2009-10 Kansas Wesleyan University Basketball Guide

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WELCOME TO KANSAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITYWelcome to Kansas Wesleyan University. For nearly125 years, Kansas Wesleyan has provided its students with a faith-based, values-centered education in the arts, sciences, and professional studies areas characterized by excellence within a caring community.

Affi liated with the United Methodist Church, we off er over 30 undergraduate programs at the associate and baccalaureate levels, several special programs for adults who wish to fi nish their education, and the MBA degree. We are located in Salina, the crossroads of Kansas, so our students are in an ideal location for internships, student teaching placements, volunteer activities, and off -campus jobs. There is also easy access to shopping, restaurants, theatres, parks, museums, and cultural arts events.

The intercollegiate athletics program is an important part of the life of many Kansas Wesleyan students. We are proud members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character program. Our teams compete through the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC), and that competition demands both focus and commitment. The lessons our students learn through their participation in our athletic programs help develop those skills that will be needed throughout life: goal setting, commitment to excellence, teamwork, and communication. We have made a strong commitment to having the programs, services, and facilities needed to support a strong athletic program.

In addition to our athletic program, our students can choose from a full range of student activities that appeal to a wide variety of interests. Just a few examples of student activities include vocal and instrumental music groups, theatre, studio arts, debate and forensics, yearbook, newspaper, student government, ministry and fellowship groups, intramurals, and numerous other special interest organizations. I am impressed by the number of our athletes who become actively involved in many of these other opportunities on campus.

At Kansas Wesleyan University, you can make a diff erence, and you can achieve things far beyond what you may have imagined possible. I invite you to take the time to walk around our beautiful campus and sense the excitement of Kansas Wesleyan University.

Dr. Craig Dean Willis

President & CEO

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This is... Coyote Women’s Basketball .............152009 - 2010 Women’s Schedules ....................162009 - 2010 Preseason Outlook .....................17Player Roster ..........................................................18Meet the Coyotes ................................................19Head Coach Gordon Reimer ............................20Assistant Coaches ................................................21Opponent Profi les ...............................................22

This is... Coyote Men’s Basketball ...................272009 - 2010 Men’s Schedules ..........................282009 - 2010 Preseason Outlook .....................29Player Roster ..........................................................30Meet the Coyotes ................................................31Head Coach Mike Davert ..................................33Assistant Coaches ................................................34Opponent Profi les ...............................................35

This is... Coyote Spirit ..........................................39Cheer & Dance Coaching Staff ........................40Cheer & Dance Rosters ......................................40Meet the Cheer Squad .......................................41Meet the Dance Team ........................................42Director of Bands William McMosley ............43

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WELCOME TO TODAY’S GAME FROM MATT WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

Welcome to Kansas Wesleyan University, the home of the Coyotes. As I embark on my fi fth year as Director of Athletic Programs, KWU continues its commitment to excellence, providing outstanding opportunities for student-athletes to excel not

only in athletics, but also in the classroom. KWU’s commitment to give students the tools they need to succeed is evident all over campus.

Our athletics programs continue to be a dominant force in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. Kansas Wesleyan won seven KCAC Championships in 2008-09,

and for a third straight year had the best conference and overall combined records in the eight major sports sponsored by the conference (Football, Volleyball, Men’s

and Women’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Baseball and Softball). Wesleyan won 86 conference games last season and 145 overall. Women’s Soccer made its second straight appearance in the NAIA National Tournament, the Women’s Basketball team made history for the program, winning its fi rst conference

title since 1988 and its fi rst ever KCAC Tournament title. The Coyotes then earned a best ever No.9 ranking in the fi nal NAIA Top 25 poll and received a No.2 seed in its section of the NAIA National Championship bracket. Kaylaen Dittmer was named the KCAC Player of the Year, and Coach Gordon Reimer earned KCAC Coach of the Year honors and also went on to earn Kansas Women’s College Coach of the Year honors from the Kansas Basketball Coaches’ Association. The KWU Baseball team made school history as well, winning its second straight Regular Season title and a second KCAC Tournament title in the last three years and advancing to the Championship Series of the Opening Round of the NAIA World Series. Coach Dave Dawson was named KCAC Coach of the Year for the third time in his four seasons leading KWU Baseball, Brandon Mathes was named KCAC Player of the Year for a second straight year and Mike Pettibone earned the Rawlings NAIA National Gold Glove at Third Base.

This year we celebrate winning our 25th Championship since the start of the 2005-06 athletic season, and continue our emphasis on the “Three E’s,” where student-athletes are: EXPECTED to graduate from Kansas Wesleyan University, EXPECTED to strive just as hard in the classroom as on the athletic fi eld, and EXPECTED to have a winning season.

Our coaches have continued to recruit high quality student-athletes that excel not only on the athletic fi eld, but in the classroom as well. Last year, our Women’s Basketball team was named as a NAIA Scholar Team and KWU had 12 NAIA Scholar-Athletes in 2008-09.

The faculty, staff , and administration of Kansas Wesleyan University have all taken pride in what we have accomplished and will continue to take pride in the success we will have this year both on and off the athletic playing fi eld.

I hope you enjoy today’s contest and are impressed with our student athletes’ accomplishments both on and off the athletic fi eld.

As you look around here today and through this athletic program, I encourage you to please support all our local sponsors and thank them for supporting these young student athletes. These sponsors play a very important role in maintaining the success of the athletic programs here at Kansas Wesleyan University.


THIS IS COYOTE ATHLETICSSince 2005, the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes have become one of the dominant

forces in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference, and have made their name known at the national level as well. In the last four years,

KWU has won an unprecedented 25 KCAC Championship and NAIA Regional Championship trophies. For the last three years, Wesleyan has had the best

combined record out of all ten KCAC schools in the eight major sports sponsored by the conference (football, volleyball, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, men’s basketball, women’s

basketball, baseball and softball).

In 2006-07, The Coyotes fi nished the year with a 154-83-1 (.650 win pct.) overall record and were 90-29 (.756 win pct.) in conference play, fi ve wins better than any other team in the league. Wesleyan won eight KCAC titles in 2006-07. The 2006-07 Men’s Basketball

team became the fi rst Wesleyan squad to earn a berth in the NAIA Division II National Tournament in school history and was the fi rst team to earn a berth to any NAIA Men’s Basketball Tournament since 1950, when the Coyotes won the KCAC Tournament with a

thrilling 56-55 win over Friends. Wesleyan continued on to beat Bluefi eld (Va.) in the fi rst round before falling to Northwestern (Iowa) in the second round. In 2007-08, Wesleyan racked up six more conference titles while completing the season with a 146-87-3 (.627 win pct.) overall record and an 87-33-1 (.725 win pct.) record in conference play. The Women’s Soccer team made history when it became the fi rst-ever women’s team in conference history to make the NAIA Women’s Soccer National Tournament as the Coyotes defeated Park (Mo.) in the regional fi nal in early November. The Coyote Volleyball team also made history for the conference as they became the fi rst team to advance past the fi rst round of the regional volleyball tournament.

2008-09 was another banner year for the Coyotes. Wesleyan added another seven trophies to the collection, while fi nishing the year with a conference best 86-35 (.711 win pct.) record in conference play, winning the conference race by an impressive 11 games. The Coyotes were also 145-105-2 (.580 win pct.) overall, the best in the conference for a third straight year. The Coyotes’ seven titles came in Women’s Soccer (third straight), Women’s Soccer Tournament (fourth straight), Men’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball Tournament, Baseball and

Baseball Tournament. Women’s Soccer made its second straight appearance in the NAIA National Tournament, taking on McKendree (Ill.) in the Tournament Opening Round. The Women’s Basketball team made history for the program in 2008-09, winning its fi rst conference title since 1988 and its fi rst ever KCAC Tournament title in a 70-61 win over Sterling in the Tournament Championship in Sterling. The Coyotes then rocketed to a best ever

No.9 ranking in the fi nal NAIA Top 25 poll and received a No.2 in its section of the NAIA National Championship bracket. KWU went 1-1 in the tournament, winning over Aquinas (Mich.), before falling to Black Hills State (S.D.) in the Second Round. The team set 19 new school records during the year, and Kaylaen Dittmer was named the KCAC Player of the Year, and coach Gordon Reimer earned KCAC Coach of the Year honors and also went on to earn Kansas Women’s College Coach of the Year honors from the Kansas Basketball Coaches’ Association. The KWU Baseball team made school history as well, winning its second straight Regular Season title and a

second KCAC Tournament title in the last three years. The Coyotes also set a new school record for wins in a season with 40, which included an unprecedented 26-game winning streak. The baseball team advanced to the Championship Series of the Opening Round of the NAIA World Series in St. Charles, Mo., before falling to

Campbellsville University. Coach Dave Dawson was named KCAC Coach of the Year for the third time in his four seasons leading KWU Baseball, Brandon Mathes was named KCAC Player of the Year for a second straight year and Mike Pettibone earned the Rawlings NAIA Gold Glove at Third Base.

In the last four years, Wesleyan has had 286 All-KCAC selections, including 154 as First Team nods. 42 players have received individual conference honors and 16 times a KWU coach has been selected as a KCAC Coach of

the Year in their respective sport. Wesleyan boasted 36 All-NAIA Region IV players over the last three years of regional play, and four times coaches were named Regional Coach of the Year. KWU has had 36 NAIA All-Americans in the last four seasons, including 12 in 2008-09. Two Wesleyan coaches have received honors at the national level, including Colby Hensley (AFCA-NAIA Assistant Coach of the Year, 2006) and Mike Dibbini (2007 NSCAA Great Plains Region Women’s Soccer Coach of the Year).

COYOTE ATHLETIC SUCCESS SINCE 2005286 Players named All-Conference

42 Individual Conference Awards16 KCAC Coaches of the Year

36 NAIA All-Region Players4 NAIA Regional Coaches of the Year2 Coaches earned National Coaching Honors

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W E L C O M E T O K A N S A S W E S L E YA N U N I V E R S I T Y, H O M E O F T H E C O Y O T E S

Kansas Wesleyan University is a faith-based institution located in Salina, Kansas. Founded in 1886, it maintains a covenant relationship with the United Methodist Church and is supported by the Kansas West Conference. The school’s accreditation was reaffi rmed in 2007 by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, Website address: www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org. Telephone: (800) 621-7440 or (312) 263-0456, Fax: (312) 263-7462.

Kansas Wesleyan University provides an education program characterized by excellence within a caring community, rooted in the liberal arts tradition. The call of the University is to develop both intellect and character, to stimulate creativity and discovery, to nurture the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. Diversity is encouraged in curriculum, faculty, and students.

Kansas Wesleyan University prepares students not only for careers and professions, but also for lifelong learning. The University equips its students for responsible leadership in their communities, for useful service in and to the world, and for stewardship of the Earth.

Kansas Wesleyan University provides a setting in which faith and learning are integrated; encounter with the Christian proclamation is an integral part of the life of the University. The University fosters the lively discussion of faith and values, encouraging students to develop a thoughtful, personal world view informed by Christian tradition.

Kansas Wesleyan University serves the church, community, and the world by providing a variety of resources for educational, cultural, and spiritual enrichment. The aim of the University is to discover, to build, and to share a higher quality of life and a broader vision of the world.

The University is divided academically into six divisions and eighteen departments. Courses are off ered for more than 30 undergraduate majors and one graduate program, the MBA.

Salina is the seventh largest city in the state. It is at the hub of two major interstate highways and is serviced by regular airline transportation. The city is a major arts and cultural center for Kansas.

MEMORIAL LIBRARYSAMS HALL OF FINE ARTS PETERS SCIENCE HALLSTUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER

KANSAS WESLEYAN QUICK FACTSCity / Zip ...............................................................Salina, Kan. 67401Founded / Enrollment......................................................1886 / 879Nickname ................................................... Coyotes / Lady CoyotesSchool Colors .......................................................... Purple and GoldAffi liation .......................................NAIA (Division II in Basketball)Conference.....Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC)President & CEO ..............................................Dr. Craig Dean Willis


Jeff BarkerCross Country / Track & Field

Dave Dallas

Football

Mike Davert

Men’s BasketballMike Dibbini

Men’s & Women’s Soccer

ATHLETIC STAFF AND HEAD COACHES

Brent Mooney

Men’s & Women’s Tennis

Jenny King

Softball / Cheer & Dance

Gordon Reimer

Women’s Basketball

Fred Aubuchon

VolleyballMark Carvalho

BaseballPatty Colahan

Administrative Assistant

Eric Gillberg

Assistant Athletic TrainerJoyce Kelley

Faculty Representative

Rob Ozga

GolfKatie Pierce

Assistant Athletic TrainerChad Shriver

Head Athletic Trainer

David Toelle

Sports Information DirectorDr. Matthew Williams

Director of Athletic Programs

ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT STAFFDirector of Athletic Programs ........ Matthew Williams [email protected] Assistant .................. Patty Colahan [email protected] Information Director .......... David Toelle..................3146................ [email protected] Athletic Representative .... Joyce Kelley ..................2220.........................kelley@kwu.eduHead Athletic Trainer ......................... Chad Shriver ................3192.....................cshriver@kwu.eduAssistant Athletic Trainer ................. Eric Gillberg ..................3193.............eric.gillberg@kwu.eduAssistant Athletic Trainer ................. Katie Pierce ..................3192............. [email protected] STAFFBaseball ................................................. Mark Carvalho [email protected]’s Basketball .................................. Mike Davert [email protected]’s Basketball ........................... Gordon Reimer [email protected] and Dance ................................ Jenny King [email protected] Country / Track and Field ..... Jeff Barker .....................1166................ jeff [email protected] .................................................. Dave Dallas ...................3172.........................dallas@kwu.eduGolf .......................................................... Rob Ozga ......................2134.....................rob.golf@kwu.eduMen’s and Women’s Soccer ............. Mike Dibbini ................2111...................... [email protected] ................................................... Jenny King [email protected]’s and Women’s Tennis .............. Brent Mooney [email protected] ............................................... Fred Aubuchon [email protected]

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY 785.827.5541 plus ext. below


Matthew Williams begins his fi fth season as Director of Athletic Programs at Kansas Wesleyan. In four years under WIlliams, the Coyotes have risen to the top the KCAC ranks, fi nishing 2008-09 with a conference best 86-35 (.711 win pct.) record in conference play, winning the conference race by an impressive 11 games. The Coyotes were also 145-105-2 (.580 win pct.) overall, the best in the conference for a third straight year. In 2007-08, Wesleyan fi nished the year with a KCAC best 146-87-3 (.627) overall record, including an 87-33-1 (.725) mark in KCAC play, and in 2006-07, KWU fi nished with a conference best 87-32 (.731) record in regular season KCAC play and a KCAC best 151-86-1 (.689) overall record.

Williams, a member of the KWU family since 1999, came to KWU after three years as Athletic Trainer at West Hills Community College in Coalinga, Calif. He took over the Athletic Training program at KWU, and transformed it from an internship program into a full-fl edged academic major, and into the KCAC’s fi rst nationally accredited Athletic Training Education Program by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. He also has been an integral part of the development of KWU’s Master of Business Administration Degree with emphasis in Sports Management and most recently the undergraduate Sports Management degree. Before taking the reigns of the KWU Athletic Department, Williams spent two seasons as the Associate Athletic Director at KWU, in charge of Game Day Operations for all Coyote athletic events.

Williams has a Doctor of Sports Management degree with emphasis in Sports Marketing from the United States Sports Academy, a Master of Business Administration degree from Kansas Wesleyan University, a Master of Science Degree in Athletic Administration from Idaho State University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Boise State University.

He resides in Salina with his wife, Tonda, and daughter, Victoria.

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETIC PROGRAMS MATTHEW WILLIAMS

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF BIOS

SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR DAVID TOELLE

David Toelle begins his ninth year as Sports Information Director at Kansas Wesleyan. He is also the University’s Webmaster.

His responsibilities as SID include design of media guides and game day programs, keeping a complete statistical and historical record of Coyote athletics, press box and table management at football and basketball games, writing press releases, and updating the Athletic Department website.

He came to Kansas Wesleyan in the Fall of 1996, and graduated from Wesleyan in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems. In 2008, Toelle earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management, also from Kansas Wesleyan and is currently pursuing his MBA with emphasis in Sports Management from KWU.

Toelle also is involved in the community, especially during the basketball season, when he donates his time at the Salina Bicentennial Center doing basketball statistics for the basketball tournaments held there in March. He was also involved with the Kansas Cagerz, a USBL Professional Basketball team while it was in Salina. In addition to his duties at KWU, this will be his fi fth year as KCAC Conference Statistician, where he is responsible for compiling and distributing the weekly statistics for the KCAC in football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, baseball and softball.

He resides in Salina with his wife, the former Jennifer Meek of Marietta, Ohio, son, Trae, and daughter, Tenille.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT PATTY COLAHAN

Patty Colahan begins her second year as Administrative Assistant for the KWU Athletic Department.

Colahan previously served as Campus Visit Coordinator for the KWU Admissions Department before moving over to Athletics.

She is a native of Salina, and a graduate of Salina South High School, but has also lived in eight other states.

Patty and her husband, Dan, live in Salina. Patty has one son, KC, and a stepdaughter, Hollie and a stepson, Patrick.

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FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE JOYCE KELLEY

Joyce Kelley begins her eleventh year as Faculty Athletics Representative at Kansas Wesleyan University. Kelley, also Associate Professor in Accounting, came to Kansas Wesleyan in 1998.

Kelley earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree from Kansas State University in 1975 and her M.B.A. in Accounting from KSU in 1977. After college, Joyce worked as a staff accountant for Arthur Young and Company in Kansas City, Missouri. Kelley taught at Kansas State University, the University of Nebraska, and Marymount College before coming to Kansas Wesleyan.

She resides in Salina with her husband, Dan. They have two sons, Justin and Jeff .


ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF BIOS

HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER CHAD SHRIVER

Chad Shriver begins his seventh year as Athletic Trainer at Kansas Wesleyan University.

Before coming to Kansas Wesleyan, Chad received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education with Emphasis in Sports Medicine from Charleston Southern University (S.C.) in 1999, and his Master of Liberal Arts degree from Southern Methodist University (Texas) in 2002. Shriver did his Graduate Assistantship at Southern Methodist from 2000-2002.

Chad is a native of the Salina area, as he attended Ell-Saline High School, graduating in 1995.

He resides in Salina with his wife, Mollie, son, Gage, and daughter, Maddison.

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER ERIC GILLBERG

Eric Gillberg is in his third year as Assistant Athletic Trainer at Kansas Wesleyan University.

Gillberg came to KWU after spending two years as Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Bethel College in North Newton.

Gillberg completed his undergraduate degree in Athletic Training and Movement Science from Texas Christian University in 2004. He then completed his Master of Education degree in Sports Administration at Wichita State University in 2006.

Gillberg, a Salina native, is a 2000 graduate of Salina Central High School. He, his wife Regina, daughter, Raeann, and son, Evan, reside in Salina.

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER KATIE PIERCE

2009 marked the fi rst season for Katie Pierce as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Kansas Wesleyan University.

Pierce comes to KWU after completing her Master of Science degree in Athletic Training from East Stroudsburg University (Pa.) in 2009. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Athletic Training from the University of Kansas in 2008.

While at KU as a student trainer, Pierce worked with several diff erent athletic programs for the Jayhawks, as well as working at Lawrence High School. While at East Stroudsburg, she assisted with athletic training duties at Warren Hills Regional Middle and High Schools in Washington, N.J., and at Phillipsburg High School in Phillipsburg, N.J.

She also volunteered her time for several events, including the Special Olympics and the Pennsylvania Flag Football Tournament in East Stroudsburg in 2008; and the Northern PA Athletic Training 5K Run in Scranton, Pa., in 2009.

Pierce is a native of Olathe, Kan., where she graduated from Olathe South High School in 2004, and is the daughter of Terry and Jean Pierce.


ATHLETIC FACILITIESThe KWU STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER opened in Fall 2008, giving Kansas Wesleyan one of the fi nest small college athletic facilities in the state. It features Mabee Arena, which seats nearly 1,500, the Hauptli Student Center, with concession stands and gathering areas, new coaches offi ces, new athletic training rooms, the Everett Morgan Strength Training Center which features new fi tness center and weight room facilities, revamped locker room space, new classrooms and several other amenities. The goal of the SAC is to bring several student services that are spread out around campus into one centralized location, giving the campus a stronger sense of community within itself.

The fi tness center features all-new equipment from Life Fitness, including circuit training stations, exercise bikes and treadmills. People working out in the fi tness center are able to watch their favorite shows while working out on the fl at-panel televisions that are spread around the room. The weight room features all new equipment designed specifi cally for student-athlete use from Hammer Strength.


MUIR GYMNASIUM was the former home of Kansas Wesleyan Basketball and Volleyball. Opened in 1981, Muir was the last new facility to be constructed on the KWU Campus prior to the construction of the new Student Activities Center. Muir Gym features a capacity of nearly 800 and provided a high quality small college atmosphere for all athletic contests. Muir Gym is still being used as a practivce gym and host to community events.

GENE BISSELL FIELD AT MARTIN STADIUM will be the site of all JV Football games in 2009. Sacred Heart High School also plays its football games at Martin Stadium. The stadium complex, built in the early 1940s as a Public Works project, is the oldest athletic facility in use by the Coyotes today. Over the years, Martin Stadium has been the site of many classic Kansas Wesleyan football games, and it hosted the 2000 American Family Insurance Charity Bowl between the Coyotes and arch-rival Bethany College. The fi eld at Martin Stadium is named Bissell Field in honor of Gene Bissell. “Mr. Wesleyan” coached Coyote football for 26 years and served the athletic department in various capacities, including athletic director until his retirement in the early 1980s. Bissell is KWU’s all-time wins leader in football with 116 career victories.

The BRADLEY TENNIS COURTS are located just to the north of the Martin Stadium Fieldhouse on the corner of Osborne and Clafl in Avenues. They are the home to KWU Tennis. The courts were recently resurfaced and the whole area underwent an updating process.

DEAN EVANS STADIUM is Salina’s premier baseball facility and is the home fi eld for Kansas Wesleyan Baseball. Dean Evans features a covered stadium with seating for 800 and adjacent practice fi elds.

SALINA STADIUM is the home for Kansas Wesleyan Football and most Soccer matches this year. The stadium seats nearly 7,000 and is complete with synthetic turf that was installed in 2005, a new scoreboard in 2007, an accommodating press box, adjacent parking, locker facilities, and more.

BILL BURKE PARK SOFTBALL COMPLEX is home to Kansas Wesleyan Softball. The park features fi ve soccer fi elds and seven lighted fi elds. The park also features walking/biking trails, fi shing and picnic areas.

ATHLETIC FACILITIES



The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference, commonly called “The Kansas Conference,” is a prominent intercollegiate athletics conference comprised of ten outstanding independent or private institutions of higher education in the state.

The origins of the KCAC are traced to February 15, 1890, when the Kansas Intercollegiate Athletic Association became the result of the fi rst successful attempt at organization among Kansas colleges, “to promote and regulate amateur intercollegiate athletics.” At that time the association or conference included not only private universities and colleges but also Kansas Agriculture College (now KSU), Kansas University, and Washburn University. Football seems to have been the major sponsored sport, and Baker University won the championship for the fi rst three or four years.

In about 1902 this early association became allied with the Kansas College Athletic Conference, a group which was the fi rst to adopt a defi nite set of rules and regulations. It also promoted an annual track and fi eld meet which has continued yearly since, except for World War years. Basketball has been sponsored since 1904. Football was revived in 1907. Tennis began as early as 1912. Golf was added in 1923. By this time the name of the conference had been altered to the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference; it had grown to 17 college members and two allied members: Baker, Bethany, Bethel, College of Emporia, Fairmount (now WSU), Friends, Kansas Wesleyan, KSTC of Emporia (now ESU), KSTC of Hays (now FHSU), KSTC of Pittsburg (now PSU), McPherson, Ottawa, St.Benedict’s (now Benedictine), St.Mary’s, Sterling (formerly Cooper), Southwestern, and Washburn, and with St.John’s and Kansas City University (Kansas) as allied members. Kansas University and Kansas Aggies had dropped out earlier to join other conferences. In 1923 the College of Emporia, KSTC of Emporia, KSTC of Hays, KSTC of Pittsburg, Wichita (formerly Fairmount), Southwestern, and Washburn withdrew to form the Central Conference.

The present legal entity comes from a reorganization of the conference when the predecessor Kansas Intercollegiate Athletic Conference formally disbanded on December 1, 1928, and a new conference was formed which again was called the Kansas College Athletic Conference. The members were Baker, Bethany, Kansas Wesleyan, McPherson, Ottawa, and St.Mary’s colleges. At that time sportswriters quickly gave the KCAC league a nickname: the “Little Six,” in contrast to the Big Six (which became Big Eight, now Big 12) which also was organized in 1928. St.Mary’s College was discontinued in 1931. The College of Emporia returned to the fold in 1933, and Bethel was readmitted in 1939. Friends, a former member of the KIAC, was admitted in 1953. Sterling and Southwestern were approved for membership in 1958. In 1968 Tabor College and St. Mary of the Plains College were admitted to make twelve members in the conference, and the conference was organized into Southern and Northern divisions until 1970 — when Baker, College of Emporia, and Ottawa withdrew to join two separate Missouri-based conferences. In the mid-1970s the formal name was changed again to Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. In 1975 women’s intercollegiate athletics were incorporated into programs of the KCAC. Ottawa was readmitted in 1981, bringing the conference membership to 10. In 1992 St.Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City left the conference and eventually closed. In 1999, Saint Mary College (now University of Saint Mary) joined to return the KCAC membership to ten institutions.

The “Kansas Conference” (KCAC) continues to be an all-Kansas conference. The KCAC is an affi liated conference of the National Association of intercollegiate Athletics with headquarters in Kansas City, Mo.. Today the KCAC sponsors conference intercollegiate athletics in football, volleyball, men’s cross country, women’s cross country, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s indoor track and fi eld, women’s indoor track and fi eld, men’s outdoor track and fi eld, women’s outdoor track and fi eld, baseball, softball, golf, women’s tennis, men’s tennis.

The KCAC is a widely respected conference which governs intercollegiate athletics in cooperation with the NAIA.

THE KANSAS COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (KCAC)

2008-09 KCAC SPORTS CHAMPIONSEach year, the Kansas Conference names 22 conference champions. Here are the conference champions for 2008-2009

Men’s Soccer Season ......................................Kansas WesleyanMen’s Soccer Tournament ......................................McPhersonWomen’s Soccer Season ...............................Kansas WesleyanWomen’s Soccer Tournament ................ Kansas WesleyanVolleyball Season .................................................................BethelVolleyball Tournament ......................................................BethelFootball ...................................................................................FriendsWomen’s Cross Country .................................... SouthwesternMen’s Cross Country ........................................... SouthwesternMen’s Basketball Season ...............................................SterlingMen’s Basketball Tournament ......................................OttawaWomen’s Basketball Season .... Sterling, Kansas WesleyanWomen’s Basketball Tournament ............Kansas WesleyanBaseball Season ...............................................Kansas WesleyanBaseball Tournament ....................................Kansas WesleyanSoftball Season ...................................................................FriendsSoftball Tournament ........................................................FriendsMen’s Track and Field ......................................... SouthwesternWomen’s Track and Field .................................. SouthwesternMen’s Golf ............................................................................BethanyMen’s Tennis ........................................................................BethanyWomen’s Tennis .....................................................................Bethel

Bethany Swedes

Lindsborg

McPherson Bulldogs

McPherson

Sterling Warriors

Sterling

Friends Falcons

Wichita

Southwestern

Moundbuilders

Winfi eld

Ottawa Braves

Ottawa

Bethel Threshers

North Newton

Tabor Bluejays

Hillsboro

Saint Mary Spires

Leavenworth

Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes

Salina


THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (NAIA)The purpose of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is to promote the education and development of students through intercollegiate athletic participation. Member institutions, although varied and diverse, share a common commitment to high standards and to the principle that participation in athletics serves as an integral part of the total educational process.

The NAIA embraces the concept of the student and recognizes the importance of the individuality of each member institution, the value of the conferences and Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.) structure, and the benefi ts of membership in a national association.

The NAIA supports gender equity. Gender equity is an atmosphere and reality where fair distribution of overall athletic opportunity and resources, proportionate to enrollment, are available to women and men, and where no student-athlete, coach or athletics administrator is discriminated against in any way in the athletics program. That is to say, an athletics program is gender-equitable when the men’s sports program would be pleased to accept as its own the overall participation opportunities and resources currently allocated to the women’s sports program and vice versa.

The NAIA has 50,000 student-athletes participating at nearly 300 member colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. Divided into 25 conferences and the Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.), the NAIA off ers 23 championships in 13 sports.

Since 1937, the NAIA has continued a long tradition of pushing the envelope and making a positive diff erence in the lives of students, coaches and parents. The Champions of Character program is the latest cutting-edge addition to the NAIA’s proud history of innovation.

Through Champions of Character, the NAIA seeks to create an environment in which every student-athlete, coach, offi cial and spectator are committed to the true spirit of competition through the fi ve core values: respect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership and sportsmanship.

NAIA AT A GLANCE Nearly 300 member colleges • and universities

23 national championships •

650,000 students •

First to include black • colleges and students in championships

First to include women in • national championships

First to develop system-wide • character initiative with substantive programming

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE NAIA

1937 | Dr. James Naismith and local leaders form National College Basketball Tournament staged at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo.

1938 | Basketball tournament expands to 32 teams

1940 | National Association of Intercollegiate Basketball (NAIB) formed; fi rst convention held

1948 | John Wooden’s Indiana State team brings fi rst African-American student-athlete to the NAIB tournament

1952 | NAIB adopts new moniker – National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) - and introduces men’s championships in golf, tennis and outdoor track and fi eld

1953 | NAIA becomes fi rst collegiate association to invite historically black institutions into membership

1957 | Tennessee State becomes the fi rst historically black institution to win a collegiate basketball national championship

1980 | NAIA becomes fi rst collegiate athletics association to sponsor both men’s and women’s championships by adding women’s basketball, cross country, gymnastics, indoor track and fi eld, outdoor track and fi eld, softball, swimming and diving, tennis and volleyball championships

1986 | NAIA Council of Presidents moves from advisory to governance role

1988 | Strict academic eligibility standards for all participating student-athletes adopted

2000 | NAIA introduces Champions of Character initiative along with its new brand emphasizing character development among NAIA student-athletes

2001 | NAIA headquarters returns to metro Kansas City in partnership with the City of Olathe, Kan.

2007 | NAIA opens new headquarters in downtown Kansas City, Mo.


W E L C O M E T O T O D A Y ’ S G A M E

Your ticket to today’s game is a privilege, a privilege to watch these young men and women perform in the arena of college athletics. As a member of the NAIA Champions of Character Initiative, we ask that you take a moment to refl ect on your personal set of values and relate them to the fi ve core character values of the Champions of Character Initiative: • Respect • Responsibility • Integrity • Sportsmanship • Servant Leadership

All student-athletes at Kansas Wesleyan University take pride in their success not only on the athletic fi eld and in the classroom, but in their personal lives as well. By adopting the principles of the fi ve core character values into their everyday lives, student-athletes at Kansas Wesleyan have become pillars in the community and will use this knowledge to succeed in the workplace after graduation.

The Kansas Wesleyan University Athletic Department promotes positive fan behavior: be loud and enthusiastic in your support of your favorite Coyote team, but be respectful of the other spectators around you. The use of artifi cial noisemakers is prohibited in accordance with KCAC Conference guidelines.

The physical or verbal abuse of any player, offi cial or other fan is

grounds for ejection from this event. Please cooperate in providing a

wholesome, competitive atmosphere for tonight’s games.

Kansas Wesleyan University reserves the right to remove ANYONE from the stands who refuses to comply with these rules.

Thank you, and please enjoy today’s game.

— The Kansas Wesleyan University Athletic Department

NAIA CHAMPIONS OF CHARACTER

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character program is designed to instill an understanding of character values in sport and provide practical tools for student-athletes, coaches and parents to use in modeling exemplary character traits.

Launched by the NAIA in 2000, the Champions of Character program addresses character issues more comprehensively than any other national program for youth. The program currently reaches hundreds of thousands of students on nearly 300 college and university campuses in North America and extends into their surrounding communities.

The NAIA Champions of Character program is an educational outreach initiative which emphasizes the tenets of character and integrity, not only for NAIA college students, but for younger students, coaches and parents in our communities.

Coaches, parents, administrators and community partners all have a role in developing students of character. The NAIA Champions of Character program brings them training, guidelines and behavior models to create positive environments that promote personal growth and fun sport activity.

For more information on the NAIA Champions of Character program, please visit the Offi cial NAIA Champions of Character program website: http://www.championsofcharacter.org

CORE CHARAC TER VALUES FOR FANSBy: Bruce E. Brown, NAIA Champions of Character Presenter

RESPECT Respect your team by supporting them in victory or defeat• Respect the opposing team by honoring their eff ort as •

worthy opponents Respect the right of the coaches to coach• Respect the eff ort of the game offi cials to remain impartial• Respect those in authority working in game management•

RESPONSIBILITY Understand the rules of the game• Understand and abide by the rules of the arena• Read and understand the purpose of the athletic program •

and goals of competition and only enter the facility if you are able to abide by those expectations

Stay in the stands before, during and after the game - the • playing surface is for coaches, athletes and offi cials

INTEGRITY Assume that offi cials are honest and attempting to be as fair •

as possible Understand and refl ect the spirit of the game as well as the •

rules of the game Realize that you are not anonymous just because you are •

sitting in a crowdSPORTSMANSHIP

• Fans have no right to interact with an offi cial at any time for any purpose

• Be willing to support outstanding plays regardless of who makes them

• Be aware of the people sitting around you - young children, families or the elderly

• Be an example of good sportsmanshipSERVANT LEADERSHIP

• Clean up after yourself • Serve your team by being an encourager • Support all the roles that allow the team to function and the

game to be played

BE A CHAMPION OF CHARACTER


1525 CHAMPIONSHIPS SINCE 2005

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLWOMEN’S BASKETBALL



VARSITY SCHEDULEDATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME

Nov. 4 Haskell Indian Nations (Kan.) Lawrence 5:30Nov. 10 Dana College (Neb.) Blair, Neb. 8:00Nov. 13 Midland Lutheran (Neb.) Fremont, Neb. 7:30

Midland Lutheran Classic

Nov. 14 Dordt College (Iowa) Fremont, Neb. 1:00Midland Lutheran Classic

NOV. 17 BAKER UNIVERSITY (KAN.) SALINA 5:30

NOV. 20 JOHNSON & WALES (COLO.) SALINA 6:00

Nov. 21 Park University (Mo.) Parkville, Mo. 1:00Nov. 24 Newman University (Kan.) % Wichita 6:00Dec. 3 McPherson College * McPherson 6:00DEC. 5 SAINT MARY * & SALINA 5:00

Dec. 10 Ottawa University * Ottawa 6:00Dec. 12 Friends University * Wichita 5:00JAN 1 MIDLAND LUTHERAN SALINA 7:00 KWU HOLIDAY CLASSIC

JAN. 2 DANA COLLEGE SALINA 4:00 KWU HOLIDAY CLASSIC

JAN. 7 TABOR COLLEGE * & SALINA 6:00

Jan. 9 Sterling College * Sterling 5:00JAN. 14 BETHANY COLLEGE * & SALINA 6:00

JAN. 16 BETHEL COLLEGE * & SALINA 5:00

Jan. 21 Southwestern * Winfi eld 6:00JAN. 23 McPHERSON COLLEGE * ! & SALINA 5:00

Jan. 28 Saint Mary * Leavenworth 6:00JAN. 30 OTTAWA UNIVERSITY * & SALINA 5:00

FEB. 4 FRIENDS UNIVERSITY * & SALINA 6:00

Feb. 6 Tabor College * Hillsboro 5:00FEB. 11 STERLING COLLEGE * & SALINA 6:00

Feb. 13 Bethany College * Lindsborg 5:00Feb. 18 Bethel College * North Newton 6:00FEB. 20 SOUTHWESTERN * & ^ SALINA 5:00

Feb. 22 KCAC Play-In TBA 7:00Feb. 24 KCAC Quarterfi nals TBA 7:00Feb. 27 KCAC Semifi nals TBA 2:00March 1 KCAC Championship TBA 7:00March 10-16 National Championships Sioux City, Iowa TBA

& - CiCi’s Pizza Buy 1, Get 1 Free Night (If KWU wins, buy 1 large, get 1 free at CiCi’s Pizza)

! UMB Bank Night ^ Courtyard by Marriott Senior Night

2009 - 10 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULESJUNIOR VARSITY SCHEDULE

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME

Nov. 2 Butler CC (Kan.) El Dorado 5:30Nov. 7 Cowley CC (Kan.) Arkansas City 5:00Nov. 10 Dana College (Neb.) Blair, Neb. 6:00Nov. 20 Dodge City CC Classic Dodge City 7:30Nov. 21 Dodge City CC Classic Dodge City TBADec. 3 McPherson College * McPherson 2:00DEC. 5 SAINT MARY * SALINA 1:00

Dec. 7 Brown Mackie Salina (St. John’s MS) 6:00Dec. 12 Friends University * Wichita 1:00JAN. 7 BROWN MACKIE * SALINA 1:30

Jan. 9 Sterling College * Sterling 1:00JAN. 14 BETHANY COLLEGE * SALINA 2:00

JAN. 16 BETHEL COLLEGE * SALINA 1:00

JAN. 23 McPHERSON COLLEGE * SALINA 1:00

Feb. 2 Hesston College * Hesston 7:30FEB. 4 FRIENDS UNIVERSITY * SALINA 6:00

Feb. 6 Tabor College * Hillsboro 5:00FEB. 11 STERLING COLLEGE * SALINA 2:00

Feb. 13 Bethany College * Lindsborg 1:00Feb. 18 Bethel College * North Newton 2:00

* KCAC Games % Exhibition GamesHOME GAMES Dates and Times subject to change without prior notice



The Kansas Wesleyan Women’s Basketball team is in the hunt for a second straight KCAC Championship in 2009-10, but with the loss of four seniors, including two NAIA All-Americans, the Coyotes will have to rely on the leadership of the returning players to help the Coyotes be in the hunt for the title this season.

Wesleyan had a magical year in 2008-09, fi nishing the year with a 27-6 record and KWU’s fi rst KCAC Title since 1988. The Coyotes fi nished the year ranked No.9 in the NAIA, and advanced to the Second Round of the NAIA National Tournament in Sioux City, Iowa. Three players earned All-American honors, headlined by Second Team selection Kaylaen Dittmer, who also was named the KCAC Player of the Year. The Coyotes also virtually rewrote the record books, setting 19 new team and individual records. KWU Coach Gordon Reimer was named the KCAC Coach of the Year, and also earned the KBCA Women’s College Coach of the Year Award

“Those four seniors were special players. They were special to me, with a couple of them being here for four years and getting so much accomplished,” Reimer said. “Obviously you can’t replace them, so we had to go out and fi nd some players that could start for us right away and we felt like we got some of those kind of players.”

Among those players expected to compete right away for a spot in the lineup are junior college transfers Jamie Alexander (G, 5-8, Jr., Hill City, Kan. / Colby CC (Kan.)) and Damara Lewis (F, 5-10, Jr., Lyons, Kan. / Butler CC (Kan.)).

“Jamie is defi nitely the type of player we expected her to be,” Reimer said. “We shouldn’t miss a beat with her. Damara is a really athletic, undersized post player that can do a lot of diff erent things with the basketball off ensively, and she’s a good defender too.

Also expected to make an immediate impact will be freshman Stephanie Frost (F, 5-11, Fr., Assaria, Kan. / Southeast of Saline HS).

“Steph is probably the most athletic player we’ve ever had here during my tenure,” Reimer said. “She is a great rebounder and has a knack for getting the ball in the basket.”

The Coyotes didn’t have to look far to fi nd a couple other players that will be fi ghting for a spot in the starting rotation. Returner Shelby Babcock (G, 5-5, So., Ventura, Calif. / St. Bonaventure HS) looks to fi ll the void vacated by the loss of All-American Emily Luckeroth to graduation. Babcock got a lot of minutes last year as freshmen as one of the fi rst two off the bench, and really came on strong at the end of the year in 2008-09, something that Reimer feels will be benefi cial to both. Also Reimer points to outstanding off -seasons for both players that has elevated their game to a new level. Wesleyan does have to deal with the loss Jessica Potthoff (G, 5-7, Highlands Ranch, Colo. / Thunder Ridge HS) to a season-ending injury during one of the preseason scrimmages

“Shelby really worked hard over the summer and has brought her game to an all-new level,” Reimer said. “She can defi nitely fi t into that shooting role, and she can handle the ball too. I look for her to have a much stronger role this year.”

“Jessica had a great summer too,” Reimer said. “She worked on the things that we needed her to, and losing her for the year hurts our depth and experience, but I’m confi dent we will have players that can step in and fi ll the void.”

Also returning is All-American LaCole Wilkinson (G, 5-3, Jr., Stewartsville, Mo. / East Buchanan HS) at point guard. Wilkinson was named First Team All-KCAC last season, and also was named Honorable Mention All-American, averaging 12.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.

“LaCole is just on another page from everyone else,” Reimer said. “She could very easily be one of the best point guards in the KCAC this season.”

Wilkinson spent the summer honing her skills and correcting the little things to become better, something that Reimer pointed out.

“She spent the summer working on fi xing the things that were wrong the year before, and that has made her that much better,” he said, “I anticipate for her to score more this year, because she’s going to have to, whereas last year she didn’t have to score as much. She’s very capable of scoring a lot of points for us.”

Wesleyan’s roster won’t be without a Santee in 2009-10, as Montric Santee (G, 5-9, So., Little Elm, Texas / Northeastern Oklahoma State), the younger sister of graduated senior Khristy, comes to KWU after spending a year at Northeastern Oklahoma State University. Reimer likens the younger Santee to her older sister, but with a little more strength and power.

“Montric will defi nitely take care of that spot opened up by the loss of her sister to graduation,” he said. “She’s a little bit of a diff erent player than her sister, a little stronger and a little more powerful around the basket, and does a good job of fi nishing around the basket. She also has great three-point range.”

Reimer also expects some local products to fi t into the mix this season, including Chelsea Freed (G, 5-8, Fr., Scandia, Kan. / Pike Valley HS), Abby Sherbert (G, 5-6, Fr., Wakefi eld, Kan. / Wakefi eld HS) and Kaitlyn Bressie (G, 5-7, Fr., Galva, Kan. / Canton-Galva HS).

“Chelsea is a good three-point shooter and has good skills off the dribble,” Reimer said. “Abby has been a real surprise for us in the early going. She’s got a lot of skills and she can shoot the ball. We get her into the weight room a little and she can be a great player for us in the future.”

“Kaitlyn comes from a really good program and she is just very fundamentally sound, is a hard worker and does so many things right. She just is a great person to have on the team and a great person to coach.”

Wesleyan’s schedule is not the brutal test it was last season, but will still present a challenge early on. The Coyotes open on November 4 at Haskell, before facing three GPAC opponents in Dana (Nov. 10), Midland Lutheran (Nov. 13) and Dordt (Nov. 14). The home opener is November 17 against Baker University. The Coyotes then take on Johnson and Wales at home on November 20 before heading to Parkville, Mo., to take on the Park Pirates on November 21. An exhibition contest on November 24 at Newman is the fi nal tune-up before the Coyotes open KCAC play on December 3 at McPherson.

“We will get tested early again this year, which will be good for us to have a good idea where we are heading into conference play,” Reimer said. “The conference will be a challenge as it always is. Everyone lost key players from last year, and are in the same boat as us, having to fi ll those open spots.”

2009 - 10 WOMEN’S PRESEASON OUTLOOK



NO NAME POS HT YR HOMETOWN PREVIOUS SCHOOL

3 Montric Santee G 5-9 So. Little Elm, Texas Northeastern State (Okla.)5 Stephanie Frost F 5-11 Fr. Assaria, Kan. Southeast of Saline HS10 Abby Sherbert G 5-6 Fr. Wakefi eld, Kan. Wakefi eld HS11 Genevieve Zulueta G 5-3 Fr. Fort Worth, Texas Northwest HS12 Sarah Blair G 5-8 Fr. Garland, Texas Shema Academy13 Kaitlyn Bressie G 5-7 Fr. Galva, Kan. Canton-Galva HS14 Tina Dick G 5-4 So. Quitman, Ark. Quitman HS15 Jamie Alexander G 5-8 Jr. Hill City, Kan. Colby CC (Kan.)20 Sarah Coursen G 5-6 Fr. Waverly, Kan. Waverly HS21 Shelby Babcock G 5-5 So. Ventura, Calif. St. Bonaventure HS22 LaCole Wilkinson G 5-3 Jr. Hemple, Mo. East Buchanan HS23 Chelsea Freed G 5-8 Fr. Scandia, Kan. Pike Valley HS24 Damara Lewis F 5-10 Jr. Lyons, Kan. Butler CC (Kan.)31 Sarah Wiesner G 5-9 Fr. Olathe, Kan. Olathe North HS33 Brandi Jensen F 5-8 Jr. Mankato, Kan. Rock Hills HS34 Ashlea Gilbert G 5-9 Fr. Forney, Texas Forney HS35 Cassey Garza G 5-9 Fr. Hondo, Texas Hondo HS42 Kacey Papenbrook F 6-0 Fr. Northridge, Calif. Chaminade College Prep55 Chloe Nelson G 5-3 Jr. Topeka, Kan. Allen County CC (Kan.)RS Jessica Potthoff G 5-7 So. Highlands Ranch, Colo. Thunder Ridge HS

2009 - 10 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ROSTER

2009-10 PRONUNCIATION GUIDEHC - Gordon Reimer - RYE-mer3 - Montric Santee - mon-TREECE san-TEE11 - Genevieve Zulueta - zoo-loo-EH-ta13 - Kaitlyn Bressie - BRESS-ee24 - Damara Lewis - dah-MARE-uh31 - Sarah Wiesner - WEEZ-ner42 - Kacey Papenbrook - PAP-en-brook



33Montric Santee

G • So. • 5-9

Little Elm, Texas

Northeastern State (Okla.)

55Stephanie Frost

F • Fr. • 5-11

Assaria, Kan.

Southeast of Saline HS

1010Abby Sherbert

G • Fr. • 5-6

Wakefi eld, Kan.

Wakefi eld HS

1111Genevieve Zulueta

G • Fr. • 5-3

Fort Worth, Texas

Northwest HS

1212Sarah Blair

G • Fr. • 5-8

Garland, Texas

Shema Academy

1313Kaitlyn Bressie

G • Fr. • 5-7

Galva, Kan.

Canton-Galva HS

1414Tina Dick

G • So. • 5-4

Quitman, Ark.

Quitman HS

1515Jamie Alexander

G • Jr. • 5-8

Hill City, Kan.

Colby CC (Kan.)

2020Sarah Coursen

G • Fr. • 5-6

Waverly, Kan.

Waverly HS

2121Shelby Babcock

G • So. • 5-5

Ventura, Calif.

St. Bonaventure HS

2222LaCole Wilkinson

G • Jr. • 5-3

Hemple, Mo.

East Buchanan HS

2323Chelsea Freed

G • Fr. • 5-8

Scandia, Kan.

Pike Valley HS

2424Damara Lewis

F • Jr. • 5-10

Lyons, Kan.

Butler CC (Kan.)

3131Sarah Wiesner

G • Fr. • 5-9

Olathe, Kan.

Olathe North HS

3333Brandi Jensen

F • Jr. • 5-8

Mankato, Kan.

Rock Hills HS

3434Ashlea Gilbert

G • Fr. • 5-9

Forney, Texas

Forney HS

3535Cassey Garza

G • Fr. • 5-9

Hondo, Texas

Hondo HS

4242Kacey Papenbrook

F • Fr. • 6-0

Northridge, Calif.

Chaminade College Prep

5555Chloe Nelson

G • Jr. • 5-3

Topeka, Kan.

Allen County CC (Kan.)

RSRSJessica Potthoff

G • So. • 5-7

Highlands Ranch, Colo.

Thunder Ridge HS


WOMEN’S BASKETBALLWOMEN’S BASKETBALLWOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACHING STAFF

R E I M E R AT W E S L E YA N

Year Overall KCAC

2004-05 5-24 3-152005-06 14-15 7-112006-07 11-19 6-122007-08 12-17 9-92008-09 27-6 16-2TOTAL 69-81 41-49

HEAD COACH GORDON REIMERHEAD COACH GORDON REIMER

Gordon Reimer has been the head women’s basketball coach at Kansas Gordon Reimer has been the head women’s basketball coach at Kansas Wesleyan since the start of the 2004-05 season.Wesleyan since the start of the 2004-05 season.

In 2005, Coach Reimer started the process to turn around the women’s In 2005, Coach Reimer started the process to turn around the women’s basketball program. In one year the Coyotes improved from 5-24 to 14-15 basketball program. In one year the Coyotes improved from 5-24 to 14-15

fi nishing 6th in the KCAC conference. In his past four years he has won 64 fi nishing 6th in the KCAC conference. In his past four years he has won 64 games more than double the 27 wins in the previous 6 years. “I feel fortunate to games more than double the 27 wins in the previous 6 years. “I feel fortunate to

have worked with so many great players and assistant coaches in helping have worked with so many great players and assistant coaches in helping me turn this program around.” me turn this program around.”

“Every year my goal at Kansas Wesleyan University is to win “Every year my goal at Kansas Wesleyan University is to win the regular season title, the conference tournament, and play in the National the regular season title, the conference tournament, and play in the National Tournament.”Tournament.”

Reimer’s goals came to realization in the 2008-09 season, as his Coyotes fi nished the season with a school record 27 Reimer’s goals came to realization in the 2008-09 season, as his Coyotes fi nished the season with a school record 27 wins while fi nishing 27-6 overall. Wesleyan tied Sterling for the KCAC Regular Season Championship at 16-2, and then wins while fi nishing 27-6 overall. Wesleyan tied Sterling for the KCAC Regular Season Championship at 16-2, and then defeated the Warriors in the tournament championship 70-61 on their home fl oor to advance to the NAIA Division II defeated the Warriors in the tournament championship 70-61 on their home fl oor to advance to the NAIA Division II National Championships for the fi rst time in school history. Reimer was also named as the 2008-09 KBCA Women’s Four-National Championships for the fi rst time in school history. Reimer was also named as the 2008-09 KBCA Women’s Four-Year College Coach of the Year. Year College Coach of the Year.

During Reimer’s tenure he has been named 2008-09 Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference coach of the year; has During Reimer’s tenure he has been named 2008-09 Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference coach of the year; has coached three NAIA All-Americans, the KCAC Player of the Year and eight academic All-Americans. His teams also hold coached three NAIA All-Americans, the KCAC Player of the Year and eight academic All-Americans. His teams also hold 19 school records including most points in a season, three point fi eld goals made, total rebounds and most wins in a 19 school records including most points in a season, three point fi eld goals made, total rebounds and most wins in a season at 27.season at 27. Before coming to Kansas Wesleyan, Gordon spent four years as an assistant college basketball coach. Three years for Before coming to Kansas Wesleyan, Gordon spent four years as an assistant college basketball coach. Three years for Central Christian College and one year at McPherson College. Central Christian College and one year at McPherson College.

Reimer is no stranger to building basketball programs. Under his leadership he developed one of the state’s strongest Reimer is no stranger to building basketball programs. Under his leadership he developed one of the state’s strongest youth programs in McPherson, Kansas. His teams won many tournaments and one National title. Many of the players youth programs in McPherson, Kansas. His teams won many tournaments and one National title. Many of the players he coached helped McPherson High School win fi ve state tournaments in the past ten years. he coached helped McPherson High School win fi ve state tournaments in the past ten years.

He is a lifelong Kansas native and received both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Baker University. He is a lifelong Kansas native and received both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Baker University.



STUDENT ASSISTANT ALEXA ROGERS

Alexa Rogers begins her third full season as student assistant coach for Kansas Wesleyan. Rogers joined the staff as student assistant in 2006-07 after the semester break.

A native of Stockton, Rogers came to Kansas Wesleyan to be on the KWU Track and Field team. As a member of the Coyote track team, she has twice qualifi ed for the NAIA National Championships in the javelin as a freshman, and again in 2006.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL COACHING STAFF

ASSISTANT COACH RYAN SHOWMAN

Ryan Showman has been an assistant coach in women’s basketball for Kansas Wesleyan since the start of the 2007-08 season.

Showman played basketball for former Wesleyan head coach Jerry Jones for three seasons, and was a three year letterwinner for the Coyotes.

“I am excited to have a chance to help Coach (Gordon) Reimer to continue the turn around of the women’s basketball program,” Showman said. “He has already made great strides, and I am excited to have opportunity to help the team continue its ascent to the top of the conference.”

Showman graduated in 2004 with a degree in HPER Education and taught at Schilling Elementary and was the assistant boys’ basketball coach at Sacred Heart High School the last three years. He graduated from Emporia State in December 2008 with a Master of Science Degree.

GOCOYOTES!!!



BAKER

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Baldwin City, Kan.Nickname: Wildcats Colors: Orange Enrollment: 4000 Conference: Heart of America Arena: Collins Center

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Susan Decker Alma Mater: Tabor Overall Record: 150-123 (9 yrs)At BAKER: 150-123 (9 yrs)Last Season: 15-16 Conference Record: 9-11 (T-6th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Kevin KundePhone: 785.594.8495 E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 785.593.3071 Website: www.bakerwildcats.com

BETHANY

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Lindsborg, Kan.Nickname: Swedes Colors: Blue / Gold Enrollment: 592 Conference: Kansas Collegiate Arena: Hahn Gym

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Jim Campion Alma Mater: Bethany (Kan.) Overall Record: 8-8 (1 yr) At BTHY: 8-8 (1 yr) Last Season: 13-17 Conference Record: 7-11(T-6th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Sarah Hawbaker Phone: 785.227.3380 x8299 E-Mail: [email protected]

FAX: 785.227.2021Website: www.bethanyswedes.com

BETHEL

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: North Newton, Kan.Nickname: Threshers Colors: Maroon / Gray Enrollment: 550 Conference: Kansas Collegiate Arena: Thresher Gym

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Mark Fox Alma Mater: Kansas Overall Record: 36-73 (4 yrs) At BTHL: 36-73 (4 yrs) Last Season: 11-13 Conference Record: 6-12(T-8th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Chad Schilling Phone: 316.284.5263E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 316.284.5830Website: athletics.bethelks.edu

DANA

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Blair, Neb.Nickname: VikingsColors: Red / White Enrollment: 625 Conference: Great Plains Arena: Gardner-Hawks Center

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Shane Larson Alma Mater: Bethany Overall Record: 9-20 (1 yr) At DANA: 9-20 (1 yr) Last Season: 9-20 Conference Record: 3-15 (T-11th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Shad Beam Phone: 402.426.7389E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 402.426.7299Website: www.dana.edu/athletics

DORDT

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Sioux Center, IowaNickname: Defenders Colors: Black / White / Gold Enrollment: 1310Conference: Great Plains Arena: DeWitt Gymnasium

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Craig Steimsma Alma Mater: Overall Record: 25-34 (2 yrs) At DORDT: 25-34 (2 yrs) Last Season: 13-17 Conference Record: 8-10 (T6th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Mike Byker Phone: 712.722.6301E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 712.722.6303Website: www.dordt.edu/athletics

FRIENDS

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Wichita, Kan.Nickname: Falcons Colors: Scarlet / Gray Enrollment: 3000Conference: Kansas Collegiate Arena: Garvey Center

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Gayla Soyez Alma Mater: Kansas State Overall Record: 101-106 (7 yrs) At FRND: 101-106 (7 yrs) Last Season: 18-12 Conference Record: 10-8 (4th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Scott Robinson Phone: 316-295-5116E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 316.295.5030Website: www.friendsathletics.com

HASKELL

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Lawrence, Kan.Nickname: Indians Colors: Purple / Gold Enrollment: 1000 Conference: Midlands Collegiate Arena: Coffi n Complex

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Phil Homeratha Alma Mater: Tarkio Overall Record: 75-96 (9 yrs) At HINU: 75-96 (9 yrs) Last Season: 16-9 Conference Record: 8-4 (2nd)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Melissa Peterson Phone: 785.749.8459E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 785.832.6632Website: www.hinu.edu/athletics

JOHNSON AND WALES

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Denver, Colo.Nickname: Wildcats Colors: Blue / Gold Enrollment: 3000 Conference: Independent Arena: Coffi n Complex

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Clifton Durant Alma Mater: Metro State Overall Record: 6-63 (3 yrs) At JWU: 6-63 (3 yrs) Last Season: 5-25 Conference Record: N/A

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Mike Gallegos Phone: 303.256.9331E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 303.256.9386Website: www.jwu.edu/denver

McPHERSON

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: McPherson, Kan.Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Red/White Enrollment: 500 Conference: Kansas Collegiate Arena: Sport Center

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Shelly PrescottAlma Mater: Briar Cliff Overall Record: 3-21 (1 yr) At MCPH: 3-21 (1 yr) Last Season: 3-21 Conference Record: 1-17 (10th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Alan Grosbach Phone: 620.241.0431E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 620.245.9438Website: www.mcpherson.edu/athletics

MIDLAND LUTHERAN

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Fremont, Neb.Nickname: WarriorsColors: Black / Orange Enrollment: 608 Conference: Great Plains Arena: Event Center

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Joanne BrackerAlma Mater: Dana Overall Record: 707-341 (38yrs) At MLC: 707-341 (38yrs) Last Season: 8-22 Conference Record: 3-15 (T-11th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Rich Ray Phone: 402.941.6074E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 402.721.6513Website: www.mlc.edu

2009-10 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL OPPONENTS



NEWMAN

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Wichita, Kan.Nickname: Jets Colors: Red / White / Blue Enrollment: 2200Conference: Heartland Arena: Fugate Gymnasium

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Tracy Anderson Alma Mater: Marymount Overall Record: 24-60 (3 yrs) At NWMN: 24-60 (3 yrs) Last Season: 8-19 Conference Record: 5-9

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Scott Nuss Phone: 316.942.4291E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 316.942.4483Website: www.newmanu.edu

OTTAWA

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Ottawa, Kan.Nickname: Braves Colors: Black / Gold Enrollment: 8500 Conference: Kansas Collegiate Arena: Wilson Fieldhouse

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Bruce Tate Alma Mater: Emporia State Overall Record: 16-43 (2 yrs)At OTT: 16-43 (2 yrs) Last Season: 9-20 Conference Record: 8-10 (5th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Katie Tooley Phone: 785.242.5200 x5401E-Mail: [email protected]: 785.229.1015Website: www.ottawabraves.com

PARK

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Parkville, Mo.Nickname: Pirates Colors: Canary / WineEnrollment: 24157 Conference: American Midwest Arena: Breckon Sports Center

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Joe C. Meriweather Alma Mater: Southern Illinois Overall Record: 123-221 (12yrs)At PARK: 123-221 (12yrs)Last Season: 5-22 Conference Record: N/A (Indep.)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Tyler Price (WBB)Phone: 816.584.6751E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 816.505.5448Website: www.parkathletics.com

SAINT MARY

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Leavenworth, Kan.Nickname: Spires Colors: Navy / Gold Enrollment: 450 Conference: Kansas Collegiate Arena: Ryan Sports Center

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Mike Basler Alma Mater: OttawaOverall Record: 42-106 (5 yrs) At USM: 42-106 (5 yrs) Last Season: 13-16 Conference Record: 6-12 (T-8th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Mike Basler Phone: 913.758.4339E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 913.758.6313Website: www.gospires.com

SOUTHWESTERN

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Winfi eld, Kan.Nickname: Moundbuilders Colors: Purple / White Enrollment: 1400 Conference: Kansas Collegiate Arena: Stewart Fieldhouse

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Dave Denly Alma Mater: Wartburg Overall Record: 206-122 (10yrs) At SWC: 206-122 (10yrs) Last Season: 18-10 Conference Record: 13-5 (3rd)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Jason Jeschke Phone: 620.229.6299E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 620.229.6124Website: www.sckans.edu/athletics

STERLING

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Sterling, Kan.Nickname: Warriors Colors: Navy / Blue / Red Enrollment: 600 Conference: Kansas Collegiate Arena: Gleason Center

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Lonnie Kruse Alma Mater: Sterling Overall Record: 610-186 (27 yrs) At STER: 610-186 (27 yrs) Last Season: 27-6 Conference Record: 16-2 (T-1st)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Justin Morris Phone: 620.278.4324E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 620.278.4319Website: www.sterling.edu/athletics

TABOR

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Hillsboro, Kan.Nickname: Bluejays Colors: Blue / Gold Enrollment: 500 Conference: Kansas Collegiate Arena: Tabor Gym

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Shawn Winter Alma Mater: Tabor Overall Record: 22-38 (2 yrs) At TABR: 22-38 (2 yrs) Last Season: 10-20 Conference Record: 7-11 (T-6th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Anthony Monson Phone: 620.947.3121 x1229E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 620.947.3789Website: www.taborbluejays.com

2009-10 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL OPPONENTS

2008-09 KCAC CO-CHAMPIONS

2008-09 KCAC TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS

2009 NAIA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT QUALIFIER

TOP: The 2008-09 Women’s Basketball Team celebrates its 70-61 KCAC Tournament Championship win over Sterling

BOTTOM: The 2008-09 KWU Women’s Basketball Team offi cial team picture at the NAIA National Championships in Sioux City, Iowa





MEN’S BASKETBALLMEN’S BASKETBALL



VARSITY SCHEDULEDATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME

Oct. 30 Peru State College (Neb.) York, Neb. 5:30York College Classic

Oct. 31 York College (Neb.) York, Neb. 3:00York College Classic

Nov. 4 Haskell Indian Nations (Kan.) Lawrence 7:30Nov. 6 Southern Nazarene (Okla.) Bethany, Okla. 8:00Nov. 13 Sioux Falls (S.D.) Orange City, Iowa 2:30

Northwestern Pizza Ranch Classic

Nov. 14 Northwestern (Iowa) Orange City, Iowa 4:00Northwestern Pizza Ranch Classic

NOV. 17 BAKER UNIVERSITY (KAN.) SALINA 7:30

Nov. 21 Park University (Mo.) Parkville, Mo. 3:00Nov. 24 Washburn University (Kan.) % Topeka 7:00Nov. 27 Colorado School of Mines % Denver, Colo. 5:00

Regis Thanksgiving Classic

Nov. 28 Regis University (Colo.) % Denver, Colo. 7:00Regis Thanksgiving Classic

Dec. 3 McPherson College * McPherson 8:00DEC. 5 SAINT MARY * & SALINA 7:00

Dec. 10 Ottawa University * Ottawa 8:00Dec. 12 Friends University * Wichita 7:00JAN. 4 PARK UNIVERSITY SALINA 7:00

JAN. 7 TABOR COLLEGE * & SALINA 8:00

Jan. 9 Sterling College * Sterling 7:00JAN. 14 BETHANY COLLEGE * & SALINA 8:00

JAN. 16 BETHEL COLLEGE * & SALINA 7:00

Jan. 21 Southwestern * Winfi eld 8:00JAN. 23 McPHERSON COLLEGE * & ! SALINA 7:00

Jan. 28 Saint Mary * Leavenworth 8:00JAN. 30 OTTAWA UNIVERSITY * & SALINA 7:00

FEB. 4 FRIENDS UNIVERSITY * & SALINA 8:00

Feb. 6 Tabor College * Hillsboro 7:00FEB. 11 STERLING COLLEGE * & SALINA 8:00

Feb. 13 Bethany College * Lindsborg 7:00Feb. 18 Bethel College * North Newton 8:00FEB. 20 SOUTHWESTERN * & ^ SALINA 7:00

Feb. 22 KCAC Play-In TBA 7:00Feb. 25 KCAC Quarterfi nals TBA 7:00Feb. 27 KCAC Semifi nals TBA 7:00March 2 KCAC Championship TBA 7:00March 10-16 National Championships Point Lookout, Mo. TBA

& - CiCi’s Pizza Buy 1, Get 1 Free Night (If KWU wins, buy 1 large, get 1 free at CiCi’s Pizza)

! UMB Bank Night ^ Courtyard by Marriott Senior Night

2009-10 MEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULESJUNIOR VARSITY SCHEDULE

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME

Nov. 1 Cloud County CC Concordia 2:00 Nov. 10 Neosho County CC Chanute 7:00 Nov. 13 Brown Mackie Classic Salina 3:00 Nov. 14 Brown Mackie Classic Salina 3:00 Nov. 20 Hutchinson CC Classic Hutchinson 3:30 Nov. 21 Hutchinson CC Classic Hutchinson 3:30 Dec. 3 McPherson College * McPherson 4:00 Dec. 12 Friends University * Wichita 3:00 JAN. 4 NEOSHO COUNTY CC SALINA 4:30

JAN. 7 TABOR COLLEGE * SALINA 4:00

Jan. 9 Sterling College * Sterling 3:00 JAN. 14 BETHANY COLLEGE * SALINA 4:00

JAN. 16 BETHEL COLLEGE * SALINA 3:00

JAN. 23 McPHERSON COLLEGE * SALINA 3:00

FEB. 4 FRIENDS UNIVERSITY * SALINA 4:00

Feb. 6 Tabor College * Hillsboro 3:00 FEB. 11 STERLING COLLEGE * SALINA 4:00

Feb. 13 Bethany College * Lindsborg 3:00 Feb. 18 Bethel College * North Newton 4:00

* KCAC Games % Exhibition GamesHOME GAMES Dates and Times subject to change without prior notice



Kansas Wesleyan Men’s Basketball opens the 2009-2010 season with hopes of carrying over the success the Coyotes saw in 2008-09, but will have to deal with the loss of six of the top 11 players from the team a year ago. However, it’s something that Coach Mike Davert, in his third season, and the rest of the coaching staff feels they have overcome with an equally talented group of newcomers ready to fi t into the mix.

Wesleyan lost six of its top 11 from a year ago, and approximately 60 percent of its off ensive output. Gone from last year are All-American Trey Sims, the versatile Eric Hammond, Romero Hood, Melvin Underwood and a pair of All-KCAC All-Freshman team members from a year ago in Dante Jordan and Brad Wespieser.

“Trey was an All-American and a two-time All-Conference player for us,” Davert said. “He will be tough to replace. Also Eric Hammond who just was very versatile for us, and Romero Hood, who we thought had another year on a redshirt, but we found out he didn’t over the summer. Melvin will be back in 2010-11 to fi nish up, and we lost two freshmen that had a lot of potential in Wespieser and Jordan that were named All-Freshman in the conference, and that’s tough too.

With all that being said, the Coyotes do return a strong nucleus of players that saw a large amount of playing time last year, including two full-time starters and a couple others who moved into starting spots at diff erent times of the year last year.

Among those returners is Willie McCarty (F, 6-2, Sr., Omaha, Neb. / Southeast CC (Neb.)), who will be in his third year in the program and has a chance to be a three-year starter. Also Matt Jarrett (F, 6-2, Sr., West Helena, Ark. / Arkansas Baptist) returns from a year ago, who played signifi cant minutes and played a key role for the Coyotes last year. Those four will be looked upon to be the leaders on and off the court for the Coyotes in 2009-10.

“Willie has a chance to be a three-year starter for us,” Davert said. “He is incredibly athletic and plays hard all the time, never takes a play off . Jarrett did a great job as an undersized post for us last year, but we should be able to move him back to his more natural position at the three or four this year.”

Also returning will be Rodney Brown (G, 5-10, Sr., Phoenix, Ariz. / Mesa CC (Ariz.)) and Matt Dickman (G, 6-0, Jr., Tucson, Ariz. / Central Arizona College), both of which came on strong at the end of last year. Brown was a part time starter on and off throughout the year, but really advanced his game near the end of the season, which carried off into the playoff s.

“We fi nally saw the real Matt Dickman at the end of the year last year,” Davert said. “He came into the season with a bad ankle injury and took a while to get going, and he never really fully recovered. He’s back at 100 percent this year. He’s quicker than last year, and a better player than last year. We are expecting those four to step up and be leaders for our team on and off the court, especially for the new guys, helping them to understand how we do things and how hard we have to work to achieve the goals we have set.”

Among the new guys will be some old guys, and some guys that are all too familiar with Salina, Coach Davert and Kansas Wesleyan. Mike Bartee (F, 6-5, Sr., Bronx, N.Y. / Chandler-Gilbert CC (Ariz.)) returns after missing last season, staying in Arizona to help out his family. Bartee played nine games for the Coyotes in 2007-08, and Davert is glad to have his presence back on the court.

“Having Mike around is a great addition for us,” he said. “He’s extremely athletic and plays hard all the time.”

The Coyotes also welcome a pair of newcomers to the mix in the post in Wes Jones (F, 6-5, Jr., Surprise, Ariz. / Phoenix College (Ariz.)) and Salina native Stephen Shaw (F, 6-5, Fr., Salina, Kan. / Salina Central HS).

“Jones has a chance to be a top player in the conference for us this year,” Davert said. “Stephen is a big body, 6-5, 245 pounds of pure muscle. He will be a very physical presence for us in the post. He will give us some great minutes in the post.”

Davert says the wing position will be the most athletic for the Coyotes in 2009-10. The Coyotes are athletic and versatile on the wing, with size and a great shooting range. Among the players at that position include Park University transfer Joe Harvey (G/F, 6-4, Sr., Wichita, Kan. / Park (Mo.)) and Mekan Moss (G/F, 6-5, Sr., Topeka, Kan. / Jamestown College (N.D.)), along with Pepe Araujo (G/F, 6-3, So., Ventura, Calif. / Ventura College (Calif.))and returners McCarty and Jarrett.

“Joe and Mekan are long athletic kids that can really defend, run the fl oor and crash the boards,” Davert said. “Araujo is a pure shooter with incredible range that will stretch the defenses. He will defi nitely fi ght for some time for us. Add McCarty and Jarrett into that mix and we are really deep at those positions.”

At the guard position, newcomers Bryson Flax (G, 5-11, Jr., Salina, Kan. / Brown Mackie College (Kan.)) and Tyler Antenen (G, 6-2, Jr., Salina, Kan. / Cloud County CC (Kan.)), both from Salina, will come in and pay immediate dividends, complimenting the play of returners Dickman and Brown. They will provide the Coyotes with additional shooters, and toughness and all around good play according to Davert.

“Those players will also give us depth that we really haven’t had at the shooting guard spot in the past,” Davert said.

Davert also said that freshman Trevor Kuhlman (G, 6-2, Fr., Belleville, Kan. / Republic County HS), has a chance to compete for some varsity time, but will defi nitely be an asset for the Coyotes as he works his way into the rotation.

The Coyotes’ schedule will be challenging as it was last year. The biggest thing will be the fact that the Coyotes play 12 of their fi rst 14 games on the road. Wesleyan kicks off the season on Halloween Weekend, in the York College Classic, followed by a November 4 trip to Lawrence to take on Haskell. Wesleyan doesn’t see the lights of Mabee Arena until game number seven, when the road warriors host Baker on November 17. Five more road games dot the schedule, including a November 24 trip to Washburn, and the December 3 KCAC opener at McPherson, precede the only other home game of the fall semester on December 5 against Saint Mary. The Coyotes open the second semester of play at home against Park on January 4, and then host conference rival Tabor on January 7.

“We feel like we have a schedule that is going to prepare us for conference play,” Davert said. “It’s a tough schedule and we are on the road quite a bit, which will help build our team chemistry and toughness.”

2009-10 MEN’S BASKETBALL PRESEASON OUTLOOK



NO NAME POS HT YR HOMETOWN PREVIOUS SCHOOL

1 Rodney Brown G 5-10 Sr. Phoenix, Ariz. Mesa CC (Ariz.)2 Matthew Dickman G 6-0 Jr. Tucson, Ariz. Central Arizona College5 Mike White G 5-10 Jr. Salina, Kan. McPherson College (Kan.)10 Bryson Flax G 5-11 Jr. Salina, Kan. Brown Mackie College (Kan.)12 Trevor Kuhlman G 6-2 Fr. Belleville, Kan. Republic County HS15 Willie McCarty F 6-2 Sr. Omaha, Neb. Southeast CC (Neb.)20 Joe Harvey G/F 6-4 Sr. Wichita, Kan. Park University (Mo.)21 Mekan Moss G/F 6-5 Sr. Topeka, Kan. Jamestown College (N.D.)22 Tyler Antenen G 6-2 Jr. Salina, Kan. Cloud County CC (Kan.)23 Matthew Jarrett F 6-2 Sr. West Helena, Ark. Arkansas Baptist College30 William Kratky F 6-4 Sr. Wilson, Kan. Wilson HS32 Mike Bartee F 6-5 Sr. Bronx, N.Y. Chandler-Gilbert CC (Ariz.)33 Stephen Shaw F 6-5 Fr. Salina, Kan. Salina Central HS34 Wesley Jones F 6-5 Jr. Surprise, Ariz. Phoenix College (Ariz.)44 Anthony Milani C 6-8 So. Phoenix, Ariz. Central Arizona College Pepe Araujo G/F 6-3 So. Ventura, Calif. Ventura College (Calif.) Blake Fronce G 6-1 Fr. Olsburg, Kan. Blue Valley-Randolph HS Anthony Gipson G/F 6-1 Fr. Houston, Texas Central Texas College Brahn Marrs G 6-0 Jr. Salina, Kan. Washburn University (Kan.) Dalton Skiles G 6-1 Fr. Concordia, Kan. Concordia HS Kyle Weiser G 5-10 So. Stockton, Kan. Stockton HS

2009-10 MEN’S BASKETBALL ROSTER

2009-10 PRONUNCIATION GUIDEHC - Mike Davert - DAY-vert12 - Trevor Kuhlman - KOOL-man21 - Mekan Moss - MEE-kan22 - Tyler Antenen - ANT-eh-nen30 - Will Kratky - KRAT-key44 - Anthony Milani - muh-LON-eePepe Araujo - ah-RAW-ho



11Rodney Brown

G • Sr. • 5-10

Phoenix, Ariz.

Mesa CC (Ariz.)

22Matthew Dickman

G • Jr. • 6-0

Tucson, Ariz.

Central Arizona College

55Mike White

G • Jr. • 5-10

Salina, Kan.

McPherson College (Kan.)

1010Bryson Flax

G • Jr. • 5-11

Salina, Kan.

Brown Mackie College (Kan.)

1212

1515Willie McCarty

F • Sr. • 6-2

Omaha, Neb.

Southeast CC (Neb.)

2020Joe Harvey

G/F • Sr. • 6-4

Wichita, Kan.

Park University (Mo.)

2121Mekan Moss

G/F • Sr. • 6-5

Topeka, Kan.

Jamestown College (N.D.)

2222Tyler Antenen

G • Jr. • 6-2

Salina, Kan.

Cloud County CC (Kan.)

2323Matthew Jarrett

F • Sr. • 6-2

West Helena, Ark.

Arkansas Baptist College

3030William Kratky

F • Sr. • 6-4

Wilson, Kan.

Wilson HS

3232Mike Bartee

F • Sr. • 6-5

Bronx, N.Y.

Chandler-Gilbert CC (Ariz.)

3333Stephen Shaw

F • Fr. • 6-5

Salina, Kan.

Salina Central HS

3434Wesley Jones

F • Jr. • 6-5

Surprise, Ariz.

Phoenix College (Ariz.)

4444Anthony Milani

C • So. • 6-8

Phoenix, Ariz.

Central Arizona College

Trevor Kuhlman

G • Fr. • 6-2

Belleville, Kan.

Republic County HS



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strong families, strong communities.

Pepe Araujo

G/F • So. • 6-3

Ventura, Calif.

Ventura College (Calif.)

Blake Fronce

G • Fr. • 6-1

Olsburg, Kan.

Blue Valley-Randolph HS

Anthony Gipson

G/F • Fr. • 6-1

Houston, Texas

Central Texas College

Brahn Marrs

G • Jr. • 6-0

Salina, Kan.

Washburn University (Kan.)

Dalton Skiles

G • Fr. • 6-1

Concordia, Kan.

Concordia HS

Kyle Weiser

G • So. • 5-10

Stockton, Kan.

Stockton HS


MEN’S BASKETBALLMEN’S BASKETBALL2009-10 MEN’S BASKETBALL COACHES

HEAD COACH MIKE DAVERTHEAD COACH MIKE DAVERT

Mike Davert took over the head coaching position for the KWU Coyotes prior to the start of the 2007-08 basketball season.. season..

Davert is no stranger to Kansas Wesleyan University, as he served as assistant coach for former coach and athletic

director Jerry Jones for two seasons in 2004-05 and 2005-06. director Jerry Jones for two seasons in 2004-05 and 2005-06.

Davert succeeded Tommy DeSalme, who Davert succeeded Tommy DeSalme, who coached the Coyotes just one year, leading coached the Coyotes just one year, leading Wesleyan to its fi rst KCAC Championship Wesleyan to its fi rst KCAC Championship since the 1999-2000 season, and the school’s since the 1999-2000 season, and the school’s fi rst-ever berth to the NAIA Division II fi rst-ever berth to the NAIA Division II National Championships, while setting a National Championships, while setting a school record for wins in a season with 28. school record for wins in a season with 28.

Davert came to KWU after spending three seasons as head coach at Southeast of Saline Davert came to KWU after spending three seasons as head coach at Southeast of Saline High School, where compiled a 48-19 overall record, and led the Trojans to the 2006-07 High School, where compiled a 48-19 overall record, and led the Trojans to the 2006-07 KSHSAA Boys’ Class 3A State tournament, fi nishing with a 22-2 record.KSHSAA Boys’ Class 3A State tournament, fi nishing with a 22-2 record.

Davert said his coaching philosophy will be to move the ball up the fl oor, and play with a Davert said his coaching philosophy will be to move the ball up the fl oor, and play with a high level of intensity on both ends of the fl oor. high level of intensity on both ends of the fl oor.

“The style of game I would like to play is full court. The teams I have coached have always “The style of game I would like to play is full court. The teams I have coached have always pressed full court and gotten after it defensively,” he said. “It starts with defense, night pressed full court and gotten after it defensively,” he said. “It starts with defense, night in and night out the defensive pressure has to be there. There will be nights when your in and night out the defensive pressure has to be there. There will be nights when your off ense will struggle and you have to go into each game knowing that you can rely on off ense will struggle and you have to go into each game knowing that you can rely on your defense to get yourself some easy baskets.”your defense to get yourself some easy baskets.”

Davert is a native of Escondido, Calif., and after starring at San Pasqual High played Davert is a native of Escondido, Calif., and after starring at San Pasqual High played one season at Palomar Community College in San Marcos, Calif., before moving onto one season at Palomar Community College in San Marcos, Calif., before moving onto Marymount (Kan.) College, where he graduated with a degree in secondary education Marymount (Kan.) College, where he graduated with a degree in secondary education in 1985. After Marymount, Davert played professionally in Dublin, Ireland, for one year, in 1985. After Marymount, Davert played professionally in Dublin, Ireland, for one year, where he was also a coach. where he was also a coach.

He continued onto Emporia State (Kan.) University as a graduate assistant coach for legendary Hornet head coach Ron Slaymaker for He continued onto Emporia State (Kan.) University as a graduate assistant coach for legendary Hornet head coach Ron Slaymaker for three years while completing his master degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation. After Emporia State, he was an assistant three years while completing his master degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation. After Emporia State, he was an assistant coach for one season at Central Missouri State.coach for one season at Central Missouri State.

Davert spent two seasons as assistant boys’ coach at Orange Glen High School in Escondido, Calif., before Jones asked Davert to return Davert spent two seasons as assistant boys’ coach at Orange Glen High School in Escondido, Calif., before Jones asked Davert to return to Kansas as an assistant with the Coyotes in 2004. to Kansas as an assistant with the Coyotes in 2004.

He lives in Salina with his wife Kelly.He lives in Salina with his wife Kelly.

D AV E R T AT W E S L E YA N

Year Overall KCAC

2007-08 14-14 12-62008-09 19-12 13-5TOTAL 33-26 25-11

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MEN’S BASKETBALLMEN’S BASKETBALL2009-10 MEN’S BASKETBALL COACHING STAFF

ASSISTANT COACH BRANDON LESOVSKY

Brandon Lesovsky returned to Kansas Wesleyan as assistant men's basketball coach for the 2008-2009 season after stints at Cowley College and Neosho County CC the previous two seasons.

Lesovsky, a native of Cuba, Kan., came to KWU after graduating from Hillcrest High School in 1997. He received his undergraduate degree from Wesleyan in history in 2001, and completed his MBA degree in 2004 also at KWU.

Coach Lesovsky led the State of Kansas in assists his senior year at Hillcrest High School in North Central Coach Lesovsky led the State of Kansas in assists his senior year at Hillcrest High School in North Central Kansas with 7.7 per game. He was a three-sport letterman at HHS, earning numerals in football, basketball Kansas with 7.7 per game. He was a three-sport letterman at HHS, earning numerals in football, basketball and track. A little publicized fact is that Brandon holds the number two all-time Kansas record in football and track. A little publicized fact is that Brandon holds the number two all-time Kansas record in football for rushing yards in a single game with 483. His combined passes and catches in that contest also placed for rushing yards in a single game with 483. His combined passes and catches in that contest also placed him number two all-time in total off ense at the tine, 1994. In the Kansas Eight-Man All-State Football him number two all-time in total off ense at the tine, 1994. In the Kansas Eight-Man All-State Football

Game his senior year, Brandon was named the Most Vaulable Player. Coach Lesovsky went on to earn a football letter as a wide receiver Game his senior year, Brandon was named the Most Vaulable Player. Coach Lesovsky went on to earn a football letter as a wide receiver at Kansas Wesleyan University.at Kansas Wesleyan University.

During his fi rst stint at KWU, Lesovsky worked with former coach Jerry Jones as an assistant coach, responsible for all aspects of the During his fi rst stint at KWU, Lesovsky worked with former coach Jerry Jones as an assistant coach, responsible for all aspects of the program, from recruiting to game day operations. He was also head coach of the KWU tennis programs from 2003 until 2006. program, from recruiting to game day operations. He was also head coach of the KWU tennis programs from 2003 until 2006.

After leaving Wesleyan following the 2005-06 season, Lesovsky spent one season at Cowley College in Arkansas City as assistant coach After leaving Wesleyan following the 2005-06 season, Lesovsky spent one season at Cowley College in Arkansas City as assistant coach for the Tigers program.for the Tigers program.

Last season, Lesovsky was an assistant coach at Neosho County Community College in Chanute, working under former Kansas Wesleyan Last season, Lesovsky was an assistant coach at Neosho County Community College in Chanute, working under former Kansas Wesleyan player Jeremy Coombs, who assumed the head coaching position for the Panthers prior to the start of the 2007-08 season. Under the player Jeremy Coombs, who assumed the head coaching position for the Panthers prior to the start of the 2007-08 season. Under the direction of Coombs and Lesovsky, Neosho improved from a 5-25 record in 2006-07 to a 14-15 record and fourth place fi nish in the direction of Coombs and Lesovsky, Neosho improved from a 5-25 record in 2006-07 to a 14-15 record and fourth place fi nish in the Jayhawk East last year.Jayhawk East last year.

Lesovsky returned to Wesleyan with coach Mike Davert, reuniting the coaching duo that were both assistants under Jones in 2005-06. Lesovsky returned to Wesleyan with coach Mike Davert, reuniting the coaching duo that were both assistants under Jones in 2005-06.

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GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH JEFF BARON

Jeff Baron enters his third season as Graduate Assistant Coach for the Coyotes after spending last season as a student assistant.

Prior to picking the clipboard, Baron starred on the court for the Coyotes for two seasons, being a key component of the 2006-07 Wesleyan team that won its fi rst KCAC title since the 2000 season and made school’s fi rst-ever berth to the NAIA Division II National Tournament.

While playing at KWU, Baron averaged 12.5 points and 7.6 rebounds per game in his two seasons. He averaged just over 44 percent from the fi eld, and 43 percent from three point range, making him one of the most accurate long rangers shooters in KWU history. He earned Honorable Mention All-KCAC honors as a junior, and earned First Team All-KCAC honors last season before being named Honorable Mention NAIA All-American.

Before Kansas Wesleyan, Baron played two seasons at Phoenix College in Phoenix, Ariz., where he fi nished his sophomore campaign ranked 20th in NJCAA Division II in three point fi eld goal percentage.

In high school, at Phoenix North, Jeff set the school record for consecutive free throws at 55. He averaged 16.5 points and was named Metro League Player of the Year as a senior. After being named Arizona honorable mention all-state, he was selected to the North-South All-Star game.

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MEN’S BASKETBALLMEN’S BASKETBALL2009-10 MEN’S BASKETBALL OPPONENTS

BAKER

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Baldwin City, Kan.Nickname: Wildcats Colors: Orange Enrollment: 4000 Conference: Heart of America Arena: Collins Center

MEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Rick Weaver Alma Mater: Morningside Overall Record: 346-420 (36 yrs) At BAKER: 346-420 (24 yrs) Last Season: 9-22 Conference Record: 7-13 (T7th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Kevin KundePhone: 785.594.8495 E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 785.593.3071 Website: www.bakerwildcats.com

BETHANY

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Lindsborg, Kan.Nickname: Swedes Colors: Blue / Gold Enrollment: 592 Conference: Kansas Collegiate Arena: Hahn Gym

MEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Clair Oleen Alma Mater: Bethany (Kan.) Overall Record: 214- (16 yrs) At BTHY: 214- (16 yrs) Last Season: 9-21 Conference Record: 4-14 (9th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Sarah Hawbaker Phone: 785.227.3380 x8299 E-Mail: [email protected]

FAX: 785.227.2021Website: www.bethanyswedes.com

BETHEL

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: North Newton, Kan.Nickname: Threshers Colors: Maroon / Gray Enrollment: 550 Conference: Kansas Collegiate Arena: Thresher Gym

MEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Mark Yoder Alma Mater: Fresno Pacifi c Overall Record: At BTHL: Last Season: 3-25 Conference Record: 1-17(10th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Chad Schilling Phone: 316.284.5263E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 316.284.5830Website: athletics.bethelks.edu

COLORADO MINES

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Golden, Colo.Nickname: Orediggers Colors: Silver / Blue Enrollment: 4700 Conference: Rocky Mountain Arena: Lockridge Arena

MEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Pryor Orser Alma Mater: Eastern Montana Overall Record: 104-117 (8 yrs) At CSM: 104-117 (8 yrs) Last Season: 14-13 Conference Record: 9-10 (4th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Jeff Duggan Phone: 303.273.3095E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 303.384.2380Website: www.csmorediggers.com

FRIENDS

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Wichita, Kan.Nickname: Falcons Colors: Scarlet / Gray Enrollment: 3000Conference: Kansas Collegiate Arena: Garvey Center

MEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Dale Faber Alma Mater: Wichita State Overall Record: 99-82 (7 yrs) At FRND: 99-82 (7 yrs) Last Season: 13-17 Conference Record: 8-10 (T6th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Scott Robinson Phone: 316-295-5116E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 316.295.5030Website: www.friendsathletics.com

HASKELL

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Lawrence, Kan.Nickname: Indians Colors: Purple / Gold Enrollment: 1000 Conference: Midlands Collegiate Arena: Coffi n Complex

MEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Ted Juneau Alma Mater: Fort Hays State Overall Record: 27-31 (2 yrs) At HINU: 27-31 (2 yrs) Last Season: 14-16 Conference Record: 8-14 (T-2nd)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Melissa Peterson Phone: 785.749.8459E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 785.832.6632Website: www.hinu.edu/athletics

McPHERSON

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: McPherson, Kan.Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Red/White Enrollment: 500 Conference: Kansas Collegiate Arena: Sport Center

MEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Tim Swartzendruber Alma Mater: Bethel (Kan.) Overall Record: 14-14 (1 yr) At MCPH: 14-14 (1 yr) Last Season: 14-14 Conference Record: 8-10 (T-6th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Alan Grosbach Phone: 620.241.0431

E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 620.245.9438Website: www.mcpherson.edu/athletics

NORTHWESTERN

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Orange City, IowaNickname: Red Raiders Colors: Red / White Enrollment: 1300 Conference: Great Plains Arena: Bultman Center

MEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Kris Korver Alma Mater: Northwestern Overall Record: 238-61 (9 yrs) At NWC: 238-61 (9 yrs) Last Season: 16-13 Conference Record: 11-7

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Matt Bos Phone: 712.707.7289E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 712.707.7290Website: www.nwcraiders.com

OTTAWA

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Ottawa, Kan.Nickname: Braves Colors: Black / Gold Enrollment: 8500 Conference: Kansas Collegiate Arena: Wilson Fieldhouse

MEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Andy Carrier Alma Mater: Bethany (Kan.) Overall Record: 262-295 (20yrs) At OTT: 262-295 (20yrs) Last Season: 19-14 Conference Record: 10-8 (5th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Katie Tooley Phone: 785.242.5200 x5401E-Mail: [email protected]: 785.229.1015Website: www.ottawabraves.com

PARK

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Parkville, Mo.Nickname: Pirates Colors: Cardinal / Canary Enrollment: 24157 Conference: American Midwest Arena: Breckon Sports Center

MEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Jason Kline Alma Mater: Indiana Tech Overall Record: 208-139 (11yrs) At PARK: 68-55 (4 yrs) Last Season: 16-14 Conference Record: N/A (Indep.)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Steve Wilson Phone: 816.584.6490E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 816.505.5448Website: www.parkathletics.com


MEN’S BASKETBALLMEN’S BASKETBALL2009-10 MEN’S BASKETBALL OPPONENTS

PERU STATE

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Peru, Neb.Nickname: Bobcats Colors: Blue / White Enrollment: 1700 Conference: Midlands Collegiate Arena: Al Wheeler Center

MEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Troy Katen Alma Mater: Kansas Wesleyan Overall Record: 1-29 (1 yr) At PERU: 1-29 (1 yr) Last Season: 1-29 Conference Record: 0-12 (7th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Troy Katen Phone: 402.872.2344E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 402.872.2302Website: www.peru.edu/athletics

REGIS

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Denver, Colo.Nickname: Rangers Colors: Blue / Gold Enrollment: 14481 Conference: Rocky Mountain Arena: Regis Fieldhouse

MEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Lonnie Porter Alma Mater: Adams State Overall Record: 498-386 (32yrs) At REGIS: 498-386 (32yrs) Last Season: 7-20 Conference Record: 4-15 (7E)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Jeremy Phillips Phone: 303-458-4052E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 303.964.3659Website: www.regisrangers.com

SAINT MARY

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Leavenworth, Kan.Nickname: Spires Colors: Navy / Gold Enrollment: 450 Conference: Kansas Collegiate Arena: Ryan Sports Center

MEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Jon Bishop Alma Mater: Central Methodist Overall Record: 19-11 (1 yr) At USM: 19-11 (1 yr) Last Season: 19-11 Conference Record: 13-5 (T-2nd)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Mike Basler Phone: 913.758.4339E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 913.758.6313Website: www.gospires.com

SIOUX FALLS

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Sioux Falls, S.D.Nickname: Cougars Colors: Purple / White Enrollment: 1275 Conference: Great Plains Arena: Stewart Center

MEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Chris Johnson Alma Mater: Central College Overall Record: 36-31 (2 yrs) At USF: 20-16 (1 yr) Last Season: 20-16 Conference Record: 7-11 (9th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Matt Stull Phone: 605.331.6695E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 605.331.6792Website: www.usfcougars.com

SOUTHERN NAZARENE

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Bethany, Okla.Nickname: Crimson Storm Colors: Crimson / White Enrollment: 2100 Conference: Sooner Athletic Arena: Sawyer Center

MEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Adam Bohac Alma Mater: Nebraska Overall Record: 20-12 (1 yr) At SNU: 20-12 (1 yr) Last Season: 20-12 Conference Record: 12-10 (6th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Scott Secor Phone: 405.491.6619E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 405.491.6387Website: sports.snu.edu

SOUTHWESTERN

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Winfi eld, Kan.Nickname: Moundbuilders Colors: Purple / White Enrollment: 1400 Conference: Kansas Collegiate Arena: Stewart Fieldhouse

MEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Matt O’Brien Alma Mater: Friends Overall Record: 36-49 (3 yrs) At SWC: 0-0 Last Season: 15-14 Conference Record: 8-10 (T-6th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Jason Jeschke Phone: 620.229.6299E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 620.229.6124Website: www.sckans.edu/athletics

STERLING

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Sterling, Kan.Nickname: Warriors Colors: Navy / Blue / Red Enrollment: 600 Conference: Kansas Collegiate Arena: Gleason Center

MEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Dean Jaderston Alma Mater: Crown (Minn.) Overall Record: N/A (8 yrs) At STER: 50-39 (3 yrs) Last Season: 21-10 Conference Record: 14-4 (1st)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Justin Morris Phone: 620.278.4324E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 620.278.4319Website: www.sterling.edu/athletics

TABOR

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Hillsboro, Kan.Nickname: Bluejays Colors: Blue / Gold Enrollment: 500 Conference: Kansas Collegiate Arena: Tabor Gym

MEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Micah Ratzlaff Alma Mater: Tabor Overall Record: 29-29 (2 yrs) At TABR: 29-29 (2 yrs) Last Season: 19-12 Conference Record: 11-7 (4th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Anthony Monson Phone: 620.947.3121 x1229E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 620.947.3789Website: www.taborbluejays.com

WASHBURN

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: Topeka, Kan.Nickname: Ichabods Colors: Blue / White Enrollment: 7000 Conference: MIAA Arena: Lee Arena

MEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Bob Chipman Alma Mater: Kansas State Overall Record: 662-264 (31 yrs) At WU: 662-264 (31 yrs) Last Season: 26-7 Conference Record: 14-4 (T-6th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Gene Cassell Phone: 785-670-1791E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 785.670.1091Website: www.wusports.com

YORK

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation: York, Neb.Nickname: PanthersColors: Royal Blue / White Enrollment: 500 Conference: Midlands Collegiate Arena: Freeman Center

MEN’S BASKETBALLHead Coach: Brandon Tatum Alma Mater: Abilene Christian Overall Record: 0-0 At YORK: 0-0 Last Season: 3-25 Conference Record: 2-10 (6th)

SPORTS INFORMATIONName: Trent Hinton Phone: 402.363.5698E-Mail: [email protected] FAX: 402.363.5738Website: www.york.edu/athletics


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CHEER ROSTERNAME YR HOMETOWN

Ashley Alderman Freshman Springfi eld, Mo.Amanda DiPrima Freshman Palmdale, Calif.Heather Haynes Senior Salina, Kan.Robert Hite Freshman Chapman, Kan.Talia Jones Freshman Osceola, Neb.Alyssa Kolodziej Junior Glendale, Ariz.Emily Smith Senior Bennington, Kan.Suzanne Veal Sophomore Solomon, Kan.Megan Weishaar Freshman Winchester, Kan.Kelsi Wetzel Sophomore Mart,Texas

DANCE ROSTERNAME YR HOMETOWN

Maeva Curt Freshman Lentilly, FranceTaylor Garretson Senior Salina, Kan.Amanda Hopkins Sophomore Alemena, Kan.Baily Kraus Freshman Linwood, Kan.Brittney Ludwisiak Senior Itasca, Ill.Miranda Lytle Junior Abilene, Kan.Jericho Parker Junior Salina, Kan.Susan Reser Freshman Ellinwood, Kan.Hannah Rivers Junior Salina, Kan.Liz Schrader Senior Salina, Kan.Dana Stadel Senior Wamego, Kan.

CHEER AND DANCE ROSTERS CHEER AND DANCE COACHING STAFF

JENNY KING

HEAD CHEER AND DANCE COACH

Jenny King has been the Cheer and Dance Coach at Kansas Wesleyan since 2006.

King is also the softball coach at KWU, being named to the position in summer 2007.

King’s experience in dance are far reaching. In 1999-2000, she was the head dance team coach at Sacred Heart High School in Salina. While in college, King was the team captain of the Bethany College Blue and Gold Dance Team. After leaving Bethany in 2000, she moved on to Fort Hays State University, completing her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, while playing softball for the Tigers. She also spent one season as Student Assistant coach. Also during her college days, she taught dance with M & J Dance Academy in Salina.

King has completed MBA with emphasis in Sports Management from Kansas Wesleyan.

“I am glad to be part of the Kansas Wesleyan Athletic Department,” King said. “My intentions are to build the program back to a strong, competitive level.”

SHARON CALLAWAY

ASSISTANT CHEER AND DANCE COACH

Sharon Callaway has been assistant Cheer and Dance coach at Kansas Wesleyan University since 2006.

She is the head cheerleading coach, overseeing the duties of coordinating the cheerleading program for the Coyotes.

Before Kansas Wesleyan, Callaway spent fi ve years as cheerleading coach at Salina South High School.

A native of Salina, and Moreno Valley, Calif., Callaway graduated from Salina South in 1998, and has attended Fort Hays State University, Barton County Community College and Kansas State-Salina.

She is the daughter of Bob & Michelle Dolan of Salina, Susan & Dennis Houk of California.

She lives in Salina with her husband Kyle, an alumni of KWU, her son Kayson Graham and daughter Kaylee.



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Freshman

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Senior

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Robert Hite

Freshman

Chapman, Kan.

Talia Jones

Freshman

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Alyssa Kolodziej

Junior

Glendale, Ariz.

Suzanne Veal

Sophomore

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Megan Weishaar

Freshman

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Kelsi Wetzel

Sophomore

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Emily Smith

Senior

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Brittney Ludwisiak

Senior

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Miranda Lytle

Junior

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Jericho Parker

Junior

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Susan Reser

Freshman

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Hannah Rivers

Junior

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Senior

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COYOTE SPIRITCOYOTE SPIRITDIRECTOR OF BANDS WILLIAM McMOSLEY

Professor William McMosley begins his eleventh year as the Director of Bands at Kansas Wesleyan University. Since his arrival in 1999, the “Mighty Coyote Pep Band” has ascended to the top of the pep band ranks in the Kansas Conference.

Nicknamed “Maestro Mad Mac” by former Athletic Director and Basketball Coach Jerry Jones, McMosley and his talented group of musicians can be found at all home football games, and most home basketball games jazzing up the crowd as the Coyotes fi ght to victory.

McMosley received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Adams State College in 1969, and also received his Master of Arts degree from Adams State in 1971.

While at Saint Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City in 1989, McMosley was awarded the 1989 Outstanding Teacher Award from Sears Roebuck Company.

McMosley continues to be active across the country, making appearances as a clinician, and as a guest conductor for orchestras, concert bands, jazz bands, and marching bands. He is also the Director of the Salina Municipal Band.


2009 KANSAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY GAME DAY MEDIA INFORMATION AND POLICIESMEDIA & PHOTO CREDENTIALSMedia Credentials for KWU home events are issued for working media only and must be requested through the sports information offi ce, preferably in advance. Credentials for media regularly covering the Coyotes will be issued at the beginning of the season. Other credential requests will be handled on a game-by-game basis and a formal request must be issued to the KWU Sports Information Offi ce. Photographers are required to abide by the guidelines set forth by the NCAA and NAIA on shooting limitations from the sidelines. Those not complying with the guidelines may be removed. The Sports Information Offi ce should receive all credential requests no later than fi ve days prior to the game. All requests should be emailed to the SID Offi ce. Media passes may be picked up at the entrance gate to the facility. All credentials are non-transferable and are issued based on the Kansas Wesleyan Athletics Credential Policy.

MEDIA SERVICESAny request for information must be made no later than one hour before the start of a contest and will be available 30 minutes prior. Media requests for information received later than those specifi ed times may not receive the requested information before the start of the game. A fi nal post-game statistical report will be available shortly following the completion of each contest. Final statistics will be e-mailed via KWU’s broadcast system following the conclusion of the game. If you wish to be included on this e-mail distribution, please contact the KWU Sports Information Offi ce. In-game questions or concerns can be addressed on press row by Sports Information Director David Toelle.

PLAYER AND COACH INTERVIEWSPre-game interviews with KWU players and coaches MUST BE coordinated through the KWU Sports Information Offi ce. If media members wish to have a weekly interview with a coach, and players, the Sports Information Offi ce must be contacted in advance, so that the SID knows the interviews are taking place.

COACH AND PLAYER AVAILABILITYHead coaches and other assistant coaches are available for interviews. Please contact SID David Toelle to schedule an interview with a member of the coaching staff . The SID staff will then arrange contact between the requesting media outlet and the coaching staff . All player interviews MUST be arranged through the SID offi ce. To arrange an interview, please call David Toelle at least one day in advance. Players will not be available for game-day interviews until post-game.

LIVE STATS WEBCASTSAgain this season, Kansas Wesleyan will provide live stats webcasts for all homes and select road games. Visit the KWU Athletics website and click on the respective sport. Links will be available on the front page of each sport’s sites in which live stats are available.

LISTEN TO THE COYOTES ON AIR AND ONLINESalina Media Group will be the voice of Coyote Athletics again this season. Broadcasts will be on Classic Hits 104.9 (KSAL-FM) or 1150 KSAL (KSAL-AM) and will also be broadcast online through the Salina Media Group website: www.ksallink.com.

OFFICIAL RELEASES FROM KWU SPORTS INFORMATIONOffi cial media releases will be sent out from the KWU Sports Information Offi ce to all media on an email broadcast list. If you have already been receiving releases from the KWU Sports Information Offi ce, then you are included on the list. If you have not, and wish to be included, please contact the KWU Sports Information Offi ce. All releases will also be posted on the KWU Athletic website

‘K-DUB’ AND “COY-OTES”In editorial references to Kansas Wesleyan University Athletics, it has recently become acceptable to use “K-DUB” to reference Coyote athletic teams. Print outlets wishing to use “K-DUB” are asked to use “K-DUB”, not “K-Dub”, “KDub”, “Kdub”, “KDUB”, or any other variation of “K-DUB”. Other acceptable references to Coyote Athletics include: “KWU”, “Wesleyan”, “KW” and “Kansas Wesleyan”. Broadcast outlets are also asked to refer to KWU as “Coy-otes”, not “Coy-o-tes”.

KWU ATHLETICS LOGO POLICY The offi cial Kansas Wesleyan University Athletics logo is the “Power ‘Yote” (shown to the left). It is the identifying symbol for all Coyote athletic teams. Media wishing to obtain an electronic copy of the logo must contact the Sports Information Offi ce to make arrangements for use of the logo.

KANSAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY MEDIA CREDENTIAL POLICY

Credentials and working space for media members are issued at the sole and exclusive discretion of the Kansas Wesleyan Sports Information Offi ce, based on the following priorities and guidelines:

1. Media outlets identifi ed as offi cial broadcast and print media partners of Kansas Wesleyan University2. Other newspapers regularly covering Kansas Wesleyan, the current game opponent or another KCAC school. Wire services, regional and national publications are also aff orded this priority.3. Other media outlets who wish to produce reports on the game. Other radio stations conducting a regular sports show receive consideration for credentials.4. Offi cial Kansas Wesleyan student publications or student electronic media outlets covering the game.5. Offi cially recognized student publications and electronic media outlets covering the current game opponent

With the exception of media covering Kansas Wesleyan daily, all passes are issued on a game-by-game basis with consideration of available working space. Passes are non-transferable and are subject to immediate revocation if transferred to non-working media members.

Credentials are issued to web sites that are affi liated with web sites for national or regional news media organizations, e.g. USA Today Online, ESPN.com, SI.com, CBSportsLine.com, etc., for institutions that are conference members and non-conference opponents, and for the KCAC.

Kansas Wesleyan University reserves the right to deny media credentials to any individual who is not affi liated with a recognized news-gathering organization.


BOB DAVIDSON

SPORTS EDITOR, SALINA JOURNAL

Bob Davidson has been the Sports editor at the Salina Journal for the past 12 years. Before coming to the Journal, he was sports editor at the Hutchinson News for seven years. He also has worked for newspapers in Leavenworth, Hays, Kansas City, Vicksburg, Miss., and Clarksville, Tenn. Bob was born and raised in Parsons, Kan. He graduated from Wichita State in 1978.

KENNY TITUS

SPORTS DIRECTOR, SALINA MEDIA GROUP

Kenny Titus is the Sports Director of the Salina Media Group, which includes KSAL-AM radio. This is Kenny’s fi rst year as the Voice of the Coyotes and his fi rst year with KSAL in Salina. He hosts a daily sports talk show as well as covering area high school athletics. Kenny graduated from Kansas State

University with a bachelor’s degree in 2006 and a master’s degree in 2009. A native of Great Bend, Kan., he has worked in radio news and sports at KJCK radio in Junction City and at KVGB radio in Great Bend.

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2009-10 Kansas Wesleyan University Basketball Guide