2010 Park University Softball Media Guide

Junior Brittany Johnson

PARK 2010 Softball Media Guide

Sophomore Justine Riner

Sophomore Jennifer Cordell

Table of ContentsTable of Contents............................................................... 1Staff Directory................................................................................. 22010 Preview............................................................................... 32010 Opponents........................................................................... 4-5AMC/NAIA......................................................................................62010 Roster...................................................................................... 7Head Coach Amy Reif......................................................................8Assistant Coach Steve Tingler...........................................................9 Meet the Pirates........................................................................ 10-172009 NAIA National Tournament Season.................................18-192009 Stats/Results..........................................................................20Park’s All-Time Softball History.....................................................21 Pirate Club/Right to Know............................................................22Park University..........................................................................23-25Park University President - Michael Droge, Ph.D..........................26Director of Athletics - Claude English............................................ 27Sports Information Department..................................................... 28

Quick FactsAthletic Department Address.................Breckon Sports Center........................................................8700 NW River Park Drive......................................................Parkville, Mo 64152, Box 66Athletics Phone.................................................(816) 584-6425President.................................................Michael Droge, Ph. DDirector of Athletics...........................................Claude EnglishFaculty Athletic Rep.......................................Dr. Don WilliamsHead Athletic Trainer.............................................Michael FreyAssistant Athletic Trainer...........................................Frank KyteAssistant Athletic Trainer....................................Darrell CooperTraining Room Phone.......................................(816) 584- 6353Enrollment.......................................................................24,157Founded..............................................................................1875Colors..............................................................Canary and WineNickname.........................................................................PiratesConference......................American Midwest Conference (AMC)National Affiliation............................................................NAIASoftball Head Coach....................Amy Reif (Auburn University)Years at Park.................................................................Fifth YearCoach’s Phone....................................................(816) 584-6443Assistant Coach (Alma Mater)...Steve Tingler (Central Missouri)Sports Information Director....................................Steve WilsonSoftball SID.......................................Tyler Price (Assistant SID)Sports Information Phone..................................(816) 584-6751Sports Information FAX....................................(816) 505- 5448E-Mail Address...........................................tyler.price@park.eduWeb Site..................................................www.parkathletics.com

2010 Schedule Date Opponent TIME Feb. 27 Haskell Indian Nations (DH) 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. Mar. 3 Baker University (DH) 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. Mar. 6 Missouri Valley College (DH) 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. Mar. 7 York College (DH) 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. Mar. 11 University of Mobile 3:00 p.m. Mar. 12 St. Gregory’s University @ 10:00 a.m. Mar. 12 Belhaven University @ 4:00 p.m. Mar. 13 Thomas University @ 1:00 p.m. Mar. 13 Auburn University Montgomery @ 5:00 p.m. Mar. 17 Stephens College * (DH) 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. Mar. 23 Columbia College * (DH) 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. Mar. 25 Harris-Stowe State * (DH) 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. Mar. 27 Ottawa University (DH) 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. Mar. 30 William Woods * (DH) 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. Apr. 2 Williams Baptist * (DH) 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. Apr. 3 Williams Baptist (DH) 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Apr. 8 Rockhurst University (DH) 4:00 & 6:00 p.m. Apr. 10 University of Saint Mary (DH) 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. Apr. 12 Missouri Baptist * (DH) 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. Apr. 17 McKendree University * (DH) 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. Apr. 20 Hannibal-LaGrange * (DH) 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. Apr. 24 Benedictine College (DH) 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. Apr. 27 William Jewell (DH) 3:00 & 5:00 p.m. Apr. 30 - May 1 AMC Tournament - First Round 2:00 p.m. May 4-5 AMC Tournament - Semifinals 2:00 p.m. May 7-8 AMC Championship 2:00 p.m. May 20-26 NAIA National Championship Tourney % TBA @ - Gulf Coast Invitational - Hosted by University of Mobile * - American Midwest Conference game (AMC) $ - Mid-America Nazarene Tourney - Held in Olathe, Kan. % - NAIA National Tournament Championship Tourney - Held in Decatur, Ala. All home games in Bold

2010 Park Softball Media Guide CreditsThe 2010 Park University Softball media guide was written, edited and designed by Tyler Price, Assistant Sports Information Director and is a product of the Park Uni-versity Department of Athletics, which is under the direction of Claude W. English, Director of Athletics. Managing Editor & Designer: Tyler Price, Assistant Sports In-formation Director. Contributing Editors: Steve Wilson, Sports Information Direc-tor; Brad Biles, University Communications Coordinator; Rita Weighill, Vice President for Communications. Photography: Park University Sports Information - Tyler Price and Steve Wilson, Kristen Hansen, Opponent SID’s, Don Wolf, Don Wolf Photo, [email protected]. Printing: Multi-Ad, Peoria, Ill. On the Cover:

PARK University 2010 Softball

Cary LundyBaseball Coach

Joe C. MeriweatherWomen’s Basketball Coach

Tyler PriceAsst. Sports Information Dir.

Amy ReifSoftball Coach

2008-09 PARK UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS STAFF DIRECTORYGeneral Contact InformationMain University Phone Line............................................................ (816) 741-2000Main Athletics Phone Line .............................................................. (816) 584-6425Athletics Fax Line ............................................................................ (816) 505-5448Athletic Training Room ................................................................... (816) 584-6353Julian Field Pressbox ........................................................................ (816) 746-6803Breckon Sports Center Courtesy Radio Line ................................... (816) 505-5112Breckon Sports Center Courtesy Radio Line ................................... (816) 505-5111University Web site ............................................................................www.park.eduAthletics Web site ................................................................. www.parkathletics.com

Administration - Phone numbers begin with (816) 584- and are listed belowMichael Droge, Ph.D, President [email protected] ............ 6202Clarinda Creighton, Vice President [email protected] ...... 6833Claude English, Athletics Director [email protected]...................... 6492Pat Fayard, Office Manager [email protected] ...................... 6425Dr. Don Williams, Faculty Athletics Rep. [email protected] .............. 6516Eileen West, Registrar [email protected] ...................... 6270Greg Degener, Fields Supervisor [email protected]............... 6425

Brian RenshawTrack & Field Coach

Efrem ShimlisMen’s Soccer Coach

Krystal WebbSpirit Squad Coach

Dr. Don WilliamsFaculty Athletic Rep.

Steve WilsonSports Information Dir.

Clarinda Creighton Paul Gault Roger Hershey Laurie McCormack Thomas Peterman Dorla Watkins Rita Weighil Thimios Zaharopoulos

Sports Medicine/Athletic Training: Phone Numbers Begin with (816) 584 -Michael Frey, Head Athletic Traine........... ..... [email protected] Cooper, Assistant Trainer.............. [email protected]............ ..... .......6353Frank Kyte, Assistant Trainer...................... [email protected]..................... . .......6353

Sports Information/Media RelationsSteve Wilson, Sports Information Director [email protected]........... ................ .......6490Tyler Price, Assistant SID............................ [email protected].................... ... .......6751

Head CoachesRick Mischka, Men’s & Women’s Volleyball. ... [email protected]........... ...... .......6493Ken Hefner, Women’s Soccer...................... [email protected].................... .........6408Jason Kline, Men’s Basketball....................... [email protected] Lundy, Baseball.................................... [email protected] C. Meriweather, Women’s Basketball...... .. [email protected] Mueller, Women’s Golf................. ............ [email protected] Reif, Softball....................................... .. [email protected] Renshaw, Cross Country/Track..... ............brian.renshaw@park.edu........................6488Efrem Shimlis, Men’s Soccer..................... ..........eshimlis@park.edu................................6487Krystal Webb, Spirit Squad........................ [email protected]

Rick MischkaWomen’s and Men’s Volleyball

Coach

Park Athletics Address:8700 NW River Park Drive

Parkville, MO 64152, Box 123

Frank KyteAsst. Athletic Trainer

Mike MuellerHead Women’s Golf Coach

Staff Directory

Darrell CooperAsst. Athletic Trainer

Pat FayardOffice Manager

Michael FreyHead Athletic Trainer

Ken HefnerWomen’s Soccer Coach

Jason KlineMen’s Basketball Coach

Claude EnglishDirector of Athletics

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2010 Preview 2009 was a banner year for the Park University softball program. The Pirates qualified for their first ever NAIA National Championship tournament appearance and head coach Amy Reif became the winningest coach in program history. Now the Pirates look forward to 2010 and bring in an abundance of new talent to attempt another run at the national tourney. Park will take the field in 2010 with the loss of seven starters, six of which earned All-Conference honors last year. But the Pirates do return their top pitcher from 2009 in MCAC Freshman of the Year Justine Riner and their top hitter from a year ago, Emily Calder. Reif knows how important those seniors were last year, but is very optimistic as they program progresses without them. “I don’t think we can replace the players from last year. They brought leadership and a toughness that is hard to match,” said Reif. “But I also think they left their mark on this program and laid a foundation for the younger players that is being built on everyday. Although we have few returners, those we have coming back were all key contributors on the field, but more importantly, they go about things the right way off the field and that has created a positive environment for all the newcomers. The newcomers have stepped right in and I think we have the talent to compete at a high level in the AMC and make it back to the National Tournament again this season.” Along with Riner and Calder, Park’s returns second-team all-conference performer Jennifer Cordell. Cord-ell started all 40 games for Park at first-base and hit a stellar, .328 for the Pirates. The sophomore also belted three home runs for the Pirates and was second on the team in slugging percentage. Cordell will move to short- stop in 2010 and newcomer Lisa Fitzmaurice will start at first as a freshman. Park’s only returning senior Mary Beth Bourne may also see some time at first in the coming year. Bourne has been with the softball program since 2007. “Cordell played first base last year but will be moved to short and I know she has the capability to play that position at a high level as well as play a large role offensively,” said Reif. “Freshman Lisa Fitzmaurice and our other senior, Mary Beth Bourne, have been working at 1st base. Lisa has made tremendous improvement since fall and will be another strong bat in the line up. Mary Beth is a versatile player who can play either corner and may even see some time behind the plate if Emily needs rest.” Calder will resume duties as the Pirates full-time catcher in 2010, the 5-foot-8 junior out of Olathe, Kan., led Park in many offensive categories last season including batting average, hitting a superb .440. Calder started all 40 games last season and led the squad with 59 hits and total bases with 78. Freshman Jordan Korell joins Park as an incoming freshman and will look to find sometime behind the plate at Catcher. Korell hails from St. Joseph, Mo., where she played softball at Lafayette High School. Park will have some new faces at the other two positions in the infield as well, junior transfer Brittany Hess looks to take the starting spot at third base and transfers Jenn Tanno and Lindsay Bowers are battling it out for the starting nod at second. “Transfer Brittany Hess is a versatile player but seems to have found a home at 3rd, she works extremely hard and will bring a lot of power in the middle of our line up,” said Reif. “Transfers Jenn Tanno and Lindsay Bowers have been working at second base for us. Tanno has the ability to really swing the bat and may be seeing action in the DP role. Bowers is one of two seniors on the team and despite being a transfer student, she has stepped into a leadership role because of her attitude and willingness to give 100% constantly.” Hess transferred to Park from Johnson County Community College, while Tanno transferred in from Hutchinson Community College and Bowers comes to Park from NCAA Division II, Emporia State Univer-sity. The outfield will feature a whole new set of starters this season, Park does return Brittany Dortch to the lineup who showed some strong signs on the defensive side of the field last season. Dortch appeared in eight games a year ago with six starts. Four newcomers will join Dortch in the mix for the three starting spots includ-ing freshmen Mallory Jansen, Hannah Alpers and Kyla Tatum, along with transfer Mandi Dennis. “Jansen and Dennis bring speed and also hit from the left side of the plate which will be a big part of our offense,” Reif said. “Dennis will be playing center field and quite frankly is one of the best overall players Park has seen in a uniform and Tatum came to Park as an infielder but has proven herself as a hitter and assistant coach Steve Tingler and I feel like we need to find a spot in the lineup for her. She has responded really well and is doing better defensively than expected. Hannah is a freshman that suffered a shoulder injury in the fall but has rehabbed diligently and will be back in full force for the spring.” Park is very fortunate to have a majority of its pitching staff back for the 2010 season. Veteran Brittany Johnson returns for Park with her 18 career wins and enters her third season for the Pirates. Justine Riner had an incredible 2009 for Park, with her 14-7 record and outstanding 1.83 ERA. Riner also picked up 102 strikeouts in 141.1 innings pitched. Freshman Megan Walker looks to fill the third spot in the Pirates starting rotation this year, the 5-8 fresh-man from Grant City, Mo. has really impressed the coaching staff. “The pitchers as a whole have worked extremely hard and it has showed over our first couple weeks of spring practice,” Reif said. “We are getting a lot more live at bats this year which I think is helping both our hitters and pitchers, but our pitchers are way ahead of the game compared to last year. Out of the three Riner has a lot to live up to because she received pitcher of the year honors in the conference last season but it will be the second time around for hitters to see her, so she will have to work that much harder against them. Megan is a consummate worker and will definitely see innings this season as a freshman. If she works ahead of batters and gets a handle on her change up she will be a great addition to this staff. Brittany will need to play a bigger role this season and with the attitude she’s displayed thus far, I think she’s looking forward to doing that.”

Justine Riner (above) and Brittany Johnson (below) will be a talented 1-2 punch in the rotation for the Pirates as they begin the 2010 season.

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Mar. 3, 2010 - 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. | Lone Elm Park Head Coach: Matt WindleRecord at BU: First YearCareer Record: First YearAssistant Coach: Paul Allen 2009 Record: 10-252009 Conference Record: 6-14 Location: Baldwin City, Kan.Enrollment: 1.858Mascot: WildcatsColors: ORangePresident: Dr. Patricia LongDirector of Athletics: Theresa YetmarConference: Hear of America Athletic ConferenceSports Information Director: Kevin KundeSID Email: [email protected] Web site: www.bakeru.edu/athletics

Baker University

2010 Opponents

Apr. 24, 2010 - 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. | Park Softball Complex Head Coach: Tim CrowleyAlma Mater: Graceland University (1996)Record at BC: 152-177 (8 years)Career Record: 152-177 (8 Years)2009 Record: 21-252009 Comference Record: 7-13 Location: Atchison, Kan.Enrollment: 1,430Mascot: Lady RavensColors: Red, Black and WhitePresident: Steve MinnisDirector of Athletics: Charlie GartenmayerConference: Heart of America Athletic ConferenceSports Information Director: Josh PoundSID Email: [email protected] Web site: www.ravenathletics.com

Benedictine CollegeMar. 6, 2010 - 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. | Marshall, Mo. Head Coach: Josh MillerAlma Mater: Missouri Valley CollegeRecord at MVC: 50-50 (Third Year)Career Record: 50-50 (Third Year)Assistant Coach: Daniel Allen 2009 Record: 34-232009 Conference Record: 12-8 Location: Marshall, Mo.Enrollment: 1,400Mascot: VikingsColors: Orange and PurplePresident: Dr. Bonnie HumphreyDirector of Athletics: Tom FiferConference: Heart of America Athletic ConferenceSports Information Director: Tom SandwithSID Email: [email protected] Web site: www.moval.edu/athletics

Missouri Valley College

Mar. 11, 2010 - TBA | Mobile, Ala. Head Coach: Alison Sellers-CookAlma Mater: Spring Hill CollegeRecord at SHC: 81-107Career Record: 81-1072009 Record: 15-32 Location: Mobile, Ala.Enrollment: 1,400Mascot: Lady BadgersColors: Purple and WhitePresident: Rev. Richard P. Salmi, S.J.Director of Athletics: Jim HallConference: Gulf Coast Athletic ConferenceSports Information Director: Jim StennettSID Email: [email protected] Web site: www.shcbadgers.com

Spring Hill College

Mar. 22, 2010 - 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. | Columbia, Mo. Head Coach: Wendy SprattAlma Mater: Columbia CollegeRecord at CC: 579-257Career Record: 579-2572009 Record: 29-13 Location: Columbia, Mo.Enrollment: 1,090Mascot: CougarsColors: Navy and SilverPresident: Dr. Gerald BrouderDirector of Athletics: Bob BurchardConference: American Midwest ConferenceSports Information Director: Cindi FottiSID Email: [email protected] Web site: www.columbiacougars.com

Columbia College

Mar. 10, 2010 - 3:00 & 5:00 p.m. | Mobile, Ala. Head Coach: Terri McCormickAlma Mater: University of MobileRecord at University of Mobile: 74-22Career Record: 74-222009 Record: 32-12 Location: Mobile, Ala.Enrollment: 1,646Mascot: Lady RamsColors: Marron and WhitePresident: Dr. Mark FoleyDirector of Athletics: Joe NilandConference: Gulf Coast Athletic ConferenceSports Information Director: Matthew HicksSID Email: [email protected] Web site: umobile.edu/athletic/umsportsweb.asp

University of MobileMar. 23, 2010 - 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. | Columbia, Mo. Head Coach: Pam DodgeRecord at SC: 4-47 (2 YearsCareer Record: 4-472009 Record: 37-3 - NAIA National Champions Location: Columbia, Mo.Enrollment: 754Mascot: StarsColors: Maroon and GoldPresident: Dr. Dianne LynchDirector of Athletics: Deb DurenConference: American Midwest ConferenceSports Information Director: Dane PavlovichSID Email: [email protected] Web site: www.stephens,edu/campuslife/athlet

Stephens College

Mar. 25, 2010 - 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. | Park Softball Complex Head Coach: Tony Moody2009 Record: 19-22 Location: St. Louis, Mo.Enrollment: 2,000Mascot: HornetsColors: Brown and GoldPresident: Dr. Henry GivensDirector of Athletics: Charles GoodenConference: American Midwest ConferenceSports Information Director: Phil HuntSID Email: [email protected] Web site: www.athletics.hssu.edu

Harris-Stowe State University

Mar. 27, 2010 - 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. | Park Softball Complex Head Coach: Jay KahntAlma Mater: Ottawa UniversityRecord at OU: 136-181Career Record: 136-1812009 Record: 26-182009 Conference Record: 12-4

Location: Ottawa, Kan.Enrollment: 500Mascot: Lady BravesColors: Black and GoldPresident: Dr. Kevin EichnerDirector of Athletics: Arabie ConnerConference: Kansas Collegiate Athletic ConferenceSports Information Director: Katie TooleySID Email: [email protected] Web site: www.ottawabraves.com

Ottawa University


Mar. 30, 2010 - 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. | Park Softball Complex Head Coach: Tracy GastineauAlma Mater: William WoodsRecord at WWU: 438-240 (13th Season)Career Record: Same2009 Record: 33-17 (AMC Regular Season Champs) Location: Fulton, Mo.Enrollment: 2,300Mascot: OwlsColors: Burgandy and Forest GreenPresident: Dr. Jahne H. BarnettDirector of Athletics: Larry YorkConference: American Midwest ConferenceSports Information Director: Jason VittoneSID Email: [email protected] Web site: www.williamwoods.edu/athletics

William Woods UniversityApr. 2, 2010 - 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. | Walnut Ridge, Ark. Head Coach: Eric NewellAlma Mater: Williams Baptist CollegeRecord at WBC: 72-58 (4th Year)Career Record: SameAssistant Coach: Joaby Sikes2009 Record: 24-182009 Conference Record: 11-5 Location: Walnut Ridge, Ark.Enrollment: 700Mascot: EaglesColors: Blue and WhitePresident: Dr. Jerol SwaimDirector of Athletics: Jeff RiderConference: American Midwest ConferenceSports Information Director: Brett CooperSID Email: [email protected] Web site: www.wbcoll.edu/athletics

Williams Baptist UniversityApr. 8, 2010 - 4:00 & 6:00 p.m. | Kansas City, Mo. Head Coach: Galen StruveAlma Mater: Kansas City Art Institute2009 Record: 19-20 Location: Kansas City, Mo.Enrollment: 3,066Mascot: HawksColors: Blue and WhitePresident: Thomas B. Curran, O.S.F.SDirector of Athletics: Richard KonzemConference: Great Lakes Valley ConferenceSports Information Director: John DodderidgeSID Email: [email protected] Web site: www.rockhurst.edu/ru_athletics

Rockhurst University

Apr. 10, 2010 - 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. | Park Softball Complex Head Coach: Lori LorenzenAlma Mater: Kentucky WesleyanAssistant Coach: Heather Ashman2009 Record: 7-31Conference Record: 2-12 Location: Leavenworth, Kan.Enrollment: 450Mascot: SpiresColors: Navy and GoldPresident: Sister Diane Steele, Ph.D.Director of Athletics: Rob MillerConference: Kansas Collegiate Athletic ConferenceSports Information Director: Mike BaslerSID Email: [email protected] Web site: www.gospires.com

Univ. of Saint MaryApr. 12, 2010 - 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. | St. Louis, Mo. Head Coach: Craig WalstonAlma Mater: University of MissouriRecord at MBU: 78-73 (4 years)Career Record: 341-1632009 Record: 32-22009 Conference Record: 7-9 Location: St. Louis, Mo.Enrollment: 2,800Mascot: SpartansColors: Blue and WhitePresident: Dr. R. Alton LAceyDirector of Athletics: Tom SmithConference: American Midwest ConferenceSports Information Director: Tiah WingateSID Email: [email protected] Web site: www.mbuspartans.com

Missouri Baptist University

Apr. 17, 2010 - 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. | Park Softball Complex Head Coach: Evelyn BeanAlma Mater: Greenville CollegeAssistant Coach: Amy QuirinAssistant Coach: Greg Jameson2009 Record: 30-17Conference Record: 12-4 Location: Lebanon, Ill.Enrollment: 3,000Mascot: BearcatsColors: Purple and WhitePresident: Dr. James M. DennisDirector of Athletics: Harry StathamConference: American Midwest ConferenceSports Information Director: Eric BuckSID Email: [email protected] Web site: www.athletics.mckendree.edu

McKendree University

Apr. 20, 2010 - 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. | Park Softball Complex Head Coach: Dan HurstAlma Mater: Culver-Stockton CollegeRecord at HLG: 127-251Career Record: 127-2512009 Record: 22-282009 Conference Record: 7-9 Location: Hannibal, Mo.Enrollment: 1,250Mascot: TrojansColors: Scarlet and BluePresident: Dr. Woodrow BurtDirector of Athletics: Jason NicholsConference: American Midwest ConferenceSports Information Director: Jordan ArgoSID Email: [email protected] Web site: www.hlg.edu/athletics

Hannibal-LaGrange CollegeApr. 27, 2010 - 3:00 & 5:00 p.m. | Park Softball Complex Head Coach: Dustin CombsAlma Mater: Northeastern State UniversityAssistant Coach: Andrew Dowis2009 Record: 26-242009 Conference Record: 10-10

Location: Liberty, Mo.Enrollment: 1,100Mascot: CardinalsColors: Red and BlackPresident: Dr.David SalleeDirector of Athletics: Dr.Darlene BaileyConference: Heart of America Athletic ConferenceSports Information Director: Paul WorstellSID Email: [email protected] Web site: www.jewell.edu/athletics

William Jewell College


The American Midwest Conference (formerly known as the Show-Me Collegiate Conference sponsors championships in 13 different sports: baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s track and field, and volleyball. The purpose of the American Midwest Conference is to promote the positive ideals and objectives of athletics, to provide an organization of colleges and universities with similar founda-tions to engage in athletic contests on an equal basis, to serve as a forum to formulate and solve common problems, to enhance and preserve athletics in their true perspective and to promote athletics in an academic environment.

The purpose of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) is to promote the education and development of students through intercollegiate athletic participation. Member insti-tutions, 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 recog-nizes the importance of the individuality of each member institution, the value of the conferences and Association of Independent Institu-tions (A.I.I.) structure, and the benefits of membership in a national association. The NAIA supports gender equity. Gender equity is an atmo-sphere and reality where fair distribution of overall athletic opportuni-ty and resources, proportionate to enrollment, are available to women and men, and where no student-athlete, coach or athletics administra-tor 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 near-ly 300 member colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. Divided into 25 conferences and the Association of Inde-pendent Institutions (A.I.I.), the NAIA offers 23 championships in 13 sports. Since 1937, the NAIA has continued a long tradition of pushing the envelope and making a positive difference 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, official and spectator are commit-ted to the true spirit of competition through the five core values: re-spect, integrity, responsibility, servant leadership and sportsmanship.

Park Parkville, Mo.

Columbia Columbia, Mo.

Hannibal-LaGrange Hannibal, Mo.

Harris-Stowe St. Louis, Mo.

McKendree Lebanon, Ill.

Missouri Baptist St. Louis, Mo.

William Woods Fulton, Mo.

Williams Baptist Walnut Ridge, Ark.

Stephens Columbia, Mo.

American Midwest Conference/NAIA


NO. PLAYER POS. HT. YR. HOMETOWN PREVIOUS SCHOOL 2 Brittany Johnson P/U 5-9 Jr. Kearney, Mo. Kearney High School 4 Mandi Dennis OF 5-1 So. Liberty, Mo. Emporia State University 5 Mallory Jansen OF/IF 5-4 Fr. Branson, Mo. Branson High School 6 Jennifer Cordell IF 5-7 So. Holton, Kan. Holton High School 7 Hannah Alpers OF 5-7 Fr. Richmond, Mo. Richmond High School 8 Megan Walker P 5-8 Fr. Grant City, Mo. Maryville High School 9 Jordan Korell C/IF 5-7 Fr. St. Joseph, Mo. Lafayette High School 11 Brittany Dortch OF 5-5 Jr. Kearney, Mo. Kearney High School 12 Jenn Tanno IF 5-6 Jr. Smithville, Mo. Hutchinson C.C. 15 Brittany Hess IF 5-7 Jr. Junction City, Kan. Johnson County C.C. 16 Kyla Tatum IF 5-4 Fr. Raymore, Mo. Ray Pec High School 17 Emily Calder C 5-8 Jr. Olathe, Kan. Olathe South High School 18 Mary Beth Bourne IF 5-7 Sr. Joplin, Mo. Joplin High School 19 Lisa Fitzmaurice IF 6-0 Fr. Kansas City, Mo. Winnetonka High School 20 Lindsay Bowers IF 5-7 Sr. Abilene, Kan. Emporia State University 23 Justine Riner P 5-6 So. Topeka, Kan. Hayden High School

PIRATES BY STATEKansas (5)Bowers (Abilene), Calder (Olathe), Cordell (Holton), Hess (Junction City), Riner (Topeka)Missouri (11)Alpers (Richmond), Bourne (Joplin), Dennis (Liberty), Dortch (Kearney), Fitzmaurice (Kansas City), Jansen (Branson), John-son (Kearney), Korell (St. Joseph), Tanno (Smithville), Tatum (Raymore), Walker (Grant City)

PIRATES BY POSITIONOutfielders (4)Alpers, Dennis, Dortch, JansenInfielders (7) Bourne, Bowers, Cordell, Fitzmaurice, Hess, Jansen, Korell, Tanno, TatumCatchers (2)Calder, KorellPitchers (3)Johnson, Riner, Walker

PIRATES BY CLASSSeniors (3)Bourne, BowersJuniors (5)Calder, Dortch, Hess, Johnson, TannoSophomores (3)Cordell, Dennis, RinerFreshmen (6)Alpers, Fitzmaurice, Jansen, Korell, Tatum, Walker

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2010 Roster

NO. PLAYER POS. HT. YR. HOMETOWN PREVIOUS SCHOOL 7 Hannah Alpers OF 5-7 Fr. Richmond, Mo. Richmond High School 18 Mary Beth Bourne IF 5-7 Sr. Joplin, Mo. Joplin High School 20 Lindsay Bowers IF 5-7 Sr. Abilene, Kan. Emporia State University 17 Emily Calder C 5-8 Jr. Olathe, Kan. Olathe South High School 6 Jennifer Cordell IF 5-7 So. Holton, Kan. Holton High School 4 Mandi Dennis OF 5-1 So. Liberty, Mo. Emporia State University 11 Brittany Dortch OF 5-5 Jr. Kearney, Mo. Kearney High School 19 Lisa Fitzmaurice IF 6-0 Fr. Kansas City, Mo. Winnetonka High School 15 Brittany Hess IF 5-7 Jr. Junction City, Kan. Johnson County C.C. 5 Mallory Jansen OF/IF 5-4 Fr. Branson, Mo. Branson High School 2 Brittany Johnson P/U 5-9 Jr. Kearney, Mo. Kearney High School 9 Jordan Korell C/IF 5-7 Fr. St. Joseph, Mo. Lafayette High School 23 Justine Riner P 5-6 So. Topeka, Kan. Hayden High School 12 Jenn Tanno IF 5-6 Jr. Smithville, Mo. Hutchinson C.C. 16 Kyla Tatum IF 5-4 Fr. Raymore, Mo. Ray Pec High School 8 Megan Walker P 5-8 Fr. Grant City, Mo. Maryville High School

2010 Alphabetical Roster


Amy

REIF Head Softball CoachFifth Year at Park

Amy Reif not only led the 2009 Park University softball team to its first NAIA National Tournament in the history of the program, Reif also became Park’s all-time winningest

coach for the Pirates in 2009 with a career record of 86-83. Reif ’s Pirates had a season for the ages winning the 2009 MCAC Tournament Championship for the first time and posted a solid 27-13 record on the year. The Pirates also fared well in the NAIA Softball National Championship going 1-2 in the Tournament, defeating Hastings College, 6-1, while only losing, 2-0, to eventual national cham-pion, California Baptist. The 2008 MCAC Coach of the Year led the Pirates to one of their most successful seasons, guiding the Pirates to a 10-2 conference record and a 23-23 overall mark in ‘08. Park earned its first MCAC Regular Season championship in its history and came within one game of qualifying for the NAIA National Tournament. In the 2007 season, Reif led the Pirate softball team to an overall record of 18-28 and finished 7-7 in the MCAC. Park concluded its 2007 season appearing in post-season action in the MCAC Tournament. This was the second time in school history that the softball team participated in the tournament. Despite suffering early elimination in the tournament, Reif produced eight players who re-ceived conference recognition. One player earned All-MCAC first-team honors, four players earned second-team honors and three players were honorable mention. Two players were named NAIA Scholar-Athletes for their work in the classroom. Reif came to Park with more than seven years of experience as a player and assistant coach at NCAA Division I Auburn University. She served as a full-time assistant coach at Auburn for three and a half seasons, including the 2002 campaign when she was a member of the NCAA South Region Coaching Staff of the Year. In 2002, Auburn qualified for the school’s first NCAA Regional with a 37-28 overall record and a 15-15 mark in the Southeastern Conference. During Reif ’s tenure at AU as a full-time assistant (2000-04) and one season as a graduate assistant (1999-2000), the Tigers reached the 30-win plateau on three occasions. As a player, Reif spent three seasons as an infielder at Auburn for head coach Tina Deese (1996-99) and still ranks among the school’s career leaders in sacrifice hits (2nd, 28). As a junior, she was named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll for her efforts in the classroom. A native of Kansas City, Kan., she started her playing career at Johnson County (Kan.) Com-munity College in 1994, where she played one season, earning first-team all-conference honors. Reif, who worked at ESPN as a production assistant before coming to Park, received her bachelor’s degree in communications from Auburn in 1998, before obtaining her master’s degree in communications from AU in 2000. Amy and her husband, Derek, who played baseball at Auburn from 1997-2000, have two sons, Storm and Cash.

Head Coach Amy Reif

AMY REIF’S YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING RECORDYEAR SCHOOL W L T PCT WORTH NOTING2006 Park University 18 19 0 .486 First Season as Park Head Coach2007 Park University 18 28 0 .391 Most games played since 2000 season2008 Park University 23 23 0 .500 MCAC regular season champions2009 Park University 27 13 0 .675 Qualified for first ever NAIA National TourneyTOTALS (4 SEASONS) 86 83 0 .508 Most wins in program’s history


Steve

TINGLER Assistant CoachSecond Year at Park

Steve Tingler begins his second season as the assistant softball coach at Park University. Tingler was a vital part in helping head coach Amy Reif and the Pirates qualify for its first ever NAIA National Tournament Championship appearance.

A career-educator and coach having spent the last 32 years teaching and coaching in Weston and Smithville, Mo. At West Platte High School Tin-gler taught history and coached basketball, track, football, volleyball and served as its athletic director. For the last 12 years Tingler has coached at Smithville High School, where took over a softball program that was in its third year of existence and had won a total of five games. He built

the softball program into a perennial conference and district contender. In the last six years Smithville has appeared in five district title games and has comprised a .688 winning percentage. Tingler has also helped develop several players that are now playing collegiately. Tingler received his bachelor’s and master’s degree from Central Missouri. His wife, Diana, is the assistant softball coach at Smithville and was also the head basketball coach for 28 years. They have resided in Smithville for 32 years and have two sons, Jayce and Jerad.



Assistant Coach Steve Tingler


Meet the Pirates

Hannah

ALPERS 7

Coach’s Quote: “Hannah is the kind of player every coach wants on the team. She works hard at every practice and is constantly learning about the game. I’m looking forward to seeing the player she can become.”PERSONAL – Hannah Alpers is the daughter of Debbie and Terry Alpers and has one older brother, Caleb (21)…Favorite Hobbies include playing softball, running and playing basket-ball…Chose Park University for its pristine campus and professors…Was also recruited by Cen-tral Methodist University…Graduated from Richmond High School in 2009, where she played softball for coach Staci Maddux, ran cross country for coach Steve Hitchcock, played basketball for coach David Litrell and ran track and field for coach Bruce Scovill…Was named to the second-team all-conference and second-team all-state for Softball, and was a state qualifier in cross country…Was also the Homecoming Queen at Richmond High.

Previous SchoolRichmond High School

Fr.- OF - 5-7 - R/R - Richmond, Mo.•

Mary Beth

BOURNE 18

Coach’s Quote: “Mary Beth has continually put in the effort day in and day out at practice for four years. She is a versatile player that can play either corner or catch and has really become a presence at the plate.”2009 – Bourne made two starts and appeared in 12 games for Park in the infield…Her two starts came on the road at William Woods on Apr. 25…One of her two hits of the year came in the series against William Woods…Bourne had a single and a walk against the Owls…Bourne’s other base hit also came on the road on Apr. 10 at the College of Saint Mary.2008 – Sat out the 2008 season to fulfill redshirt requirements.2007 - Hit .333 with four home runs and a .500 slugging percentage…Registered 144 at bats and crossed the plate 29 times...Drew 15 walks for Park in ’07 as well…Went 4-for-4 against Stephens College on March 10, driving in two runs and two doubles on the day…Also went 4-for-4 against Oklahoma Wesleyan on March 28, with three doubles…For her fabulous 2007 season, Bourne was named to the MCAC Second-Team.PERSONAL - Mary Beth Bourne is the daughter of Tim and Amy Bourne and was born in Joplin, Mo…Has two sisters, Lindsey (20) and Meg (20)…Also recruited by Maple Woods Community College and Crowder Community College…Nicknamed “Jop”, also enjoys playing the guitar…Attended Joplin High School where she earned four conference championships and one district championship in softball…Also a member of the honor roll…An Athletic Training major…Played for the Tulsa Outrage and Oklahoma Mavericks softball teams.

Previous SchoolJoplin High School

Sr. - IF - 5-7 - R/R - Joplin, Mo.•

2009 SEASON STATISTICSAVG GP-S AB RUNS HITS 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO OB% SF SB-ATT PO A E FLD% .125 12-2 16 3 2 0 0 0 1 2 .125 3 0 4 .263 0 0-0 1 0 0 1.000 2007 SEASON STATISTICS AVG GP-S AB RUNS HITS 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO SF SB-ATT . 333 46-46 144 29 48 12 0 4 39 72 .500 15 2 19 3 0-2


Lindsay

BOWERS 20

Coach’s Quote: “Bowers is one of those players who will give everything for a win, even if it means sacrific-ing personal success. You don’t find that much anymore and it’s refreshing as a coach. I just wish this wasn’t her last season.”PERSONAL – Lindsay Marie Bowers is the daughter of Timberly Bowers and Greg Huston and has one younger brother, Matt (17)…Majoring in Marketing at Park…Graduated from Abilene High School in 2006…Attended Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kan., for two years…Helped lead the Cavs to a runner-up finish at the 2007 National Tournament…Also attended NCAA Division II Emporia State University…Played for coach Kristi Bredbenner.

Previous SchoolEmporia State University

Sr. - IF - 5-7 - R/R - Abilene, Kan.•

Meet the Pirates

Emily

CALDER 17

Coach’s Quote: “Emily would run through the fence to get a ball if she had too. She has the kind of desire you can’t teach but it’s harnessed in a productive way which is fun to watch. She has the pulse of this team and is my coach on the field.”2009 – One of the leaders for Park in 2009, Calder appeared and started in all 40 games for the Pirates at Catcher…Led the team in batting average at .440, and tied for the team lead in runs scored with 32…Also had a team high 59 hits and was second on the team in doubles with 10…Calder led all Pirates in runs batted in with 30 and total bases with 78…For her efforts she was named to the 2009 MCAC First-Team…She was also first on the team in slugging percentage at .582 and on base percent-age at .490…Calder was stellar behind the plate as well, in 40 games she didn’t commit a single error and registered 185 putouts…Calder also belted three home runs on the year, her first came on Mar. 19 at home against Rockhurst, the second came on Apr. 10 on the road at College of St. Mary, while the third and final blast came on the road at MidAmerica Nazarene on Apr. 20.2008 – Hit .309 as a freshman and drove in 16 RBI…Appeared in 43 games and started 41 in split time behind the plate with Megan Goings… Went to the plate 110 times and had 34 hits…Belted one home run and hit five doubles…Her home run came against College of Saint Mary on April 26 in an MCAC battle…Had a season high two RBI against Haskell Indian Nations on April 15…Had four games in which she had three hits including March 25 against Rockhurst University, April 19 against Central Christian, April 26 against College of St. Mary and May 9 against Bellevue.PERSONAL- Emily Calder was born to Mary and Scott Calder in Olathe, Kan…Has one older broth-er Clayton, (23)…Enjoys spending time with friends, family and playing softball…Graduated from Olathe South High School in 2007 where she helped lead the softball squad to a third place finish at the 6A State Tournament…Earned all-League, all-City and all-conference honors…Was an all-state selec-tion in track as well…Majoring in athletic training…Chose Park for its stellar athletic training program along with the chance to play for Coach Reif....Earned the Presidential Scholar award at Olathe South and was a member of the National Honor Society.

Previous SchoolOlathe South High School

Jr. - C - 5-8 - R/R - Olathe, Kan.•

2009 SEASON STATISTICSAVG GP-S AB RUNS HITS 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO OB% SF SB-ATT PO A E FLD% .440 40-40 134 32 59 10 0 3 30 78 .582 13 2 11 .490 2 2-3 185 14 0 1.000 2008 SEASON STATISTICS AVG GP-S AB RUNS HITS 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO SF SB-ATT PO A E FLD% .309 43-41 110 20 34 5 0 1 16 72 .382 10 1 23 1 0-0 72 14 3 .966


Jennifer

CORDELL 6

Coach’s Quote: “Jennifer makes everything look easy. She has a natural ability that takes over when she’s on the field and I’m looking forward to watching her transition to short stop.”2009 – Cordell was named to the 2009 MCAC Second-Team for her outstanding play at first base for the Pirates as a freshman…Started and appeared in all 40 games for the Pirates…Went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Park’s first ever NAIA National Tournament game against Friends University…Had two home runs in the 2009 MCAC Conference Tournament, both coming on the same day, the first in Park’s 7-2 victory over College of Saint Mary and Park’s huge victory over Bellevue, 5-2, which helped propel Park into the National Tournament…Cordell hit .328 on the season with three home runs and six doubles…She was third on the team in RBI with 26 and second on the squad in slugging-percentage at .451…Defensively Cordell was stellar with her team leading 268 putouts and posted a .986 fielding percentage, only committing four errors the entire season.PERSONAL - Jennifer Lynn Cordell is the daughter of Rita and Lynn Cordell…Has one older brother Eric (22), who was an NAIA All-American Pitcher at Ottawa University…Enjoys reading and playing softball in her free time…Was also recruited by Ottawa University and Augustana College…Attended Holton High School where she lettered in volleyball and softball and was named Valedictorian of her class…Majoring in Mathematics at Park…Chose Park University for its great academics and the athletic department.

Previous SchoolHolton High School

S0. - IF - 5-7 - R/R - Holton, Kan.•

2009 SEASON STATISTICSAVG GP-S AB RUNS HITS 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO OB% SF SB-ATT PO A E FLD% .328 40-40 122 16 40 6 0 3 26 55 .451 6 5 8 .381 1 1-2 268 12 4 .986

Meet the Pirates

Mandi

DENNIS 4

Coach’s Quote: “At the plate, Mandi has the rare ability to slap or hit for power with a solid stroke. Combine that with her speed and that makes her a big threat at the plate and she will be game-chang-ing at this level. She can also track down almost anything hit into the outfield, so needless to say she is a big part of our line up.”PERSONAL – Mandi Rae Dennis is the daughter of Teresa and David Dennis and has two sisters, Megan (22) and Madison (17)…Played one year at NCAA Division II Emporia State University for coach Kristi Bredbenner…Also attended Maple Woods Community College in 2008-09 but did not play softball for the Monarchs…Graduated from Liberty High School in 2007 where the Bluejays won the Softball State Championship in 2005 and finished in third-place in 2007…Enjoys drawing in her spare time and chose Park University for its softball and graphic design programs.

Previous SchoolEmporia State University

So. - OF - 5-1 - R/L - Liberty, Mo.•


Brittany

DORTCH 11

Coach’s Quote: “Dortch is the definition of a team player. She worked extremely hard her fresh-man year and continues to develop into a strong defensive outfielder. She is a key part to this team.”2009 – Brittany Dortch played in eight games and started six for the Pirates in their NAIA Na-tional Tournament season…Picked up two hits on the year, one against College of Saint Mary on April 10 and the other against Bellevue on April 11…Knocked in an RBI in game two against College of Saint Mary on April 10…In her eight games in the outfield, Dortch didn’t commit a single error.PERSONAL – Brittany Lee Dortch is the daughter of Larry and Annette Dortch... Attended Northwest Missouri State her freshman year…Graduated from Kearney High School where she was a member of the 2005 3A State Champion softball team, also a member of the 2004 State Runner up team…Also played basketball for the Bulldogs and was a member of the honor roll…Chose Park University for the opportunity to play softball and to stay close to her family…Major-ing in Psychology.

Previous SchoolKearney High School

JR. - OF - 5-5 - R/R - Kearney, Mo.•

2009 SEASON STATISTICSAVG GP-S AB RUNS HITS 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO OB% SF SB-ATT PO A E FLD% .105 8-6 19 3 2 0 0 0 1 2 .105 3 1 10 .261 0 0-0 8 0 0 1.000

Meet the Pirates

Lisa

FITZMAURICE 19

Coach’s Quote: “Lisa has the ability to have big time production at the plate. She is a very tough of-fensive player and should add a lot to our lineup in the coming years. If she continues to improve at the rate she has, the sky is the limit.”PERSONAL – Elizabeth Kaye Fitzmaurice is the daughter of Mike and Sandy Fitzmaurice and was born in Greenville, S.C…Has two siblings, Kim (20) and Dara (9)…Majoring in Athletic Training, Fitzmaurice chose Park University for its location and the availability of her major…Was also recruited by Benedictine College, Central Methodist, Johnson County Community College, Northwest Mis-souri State, Maple Woods Community College and Nebraska Wesleyan…Favorite hobbies include listening to music, reading and playing sports…Graduated from Winnetonka High School in 2009…Played softball for coaches Ken Steeples and Marc Asquith…Led the Griffins to their first ever confer-ence championship in 2007 and again in 2008…Was a member of the All-Conference team all four years at Winnetonka, Was an NFCA Scholar-Athlete and a KC Star Scholar-Athlete nominee.

Previous SchoolWinnetonka High School

Fr. - IF - 6-0 - R/R - Kansas City, Mo.•


Brittany

HESS 15

Coach’s Quote: “Brittany is an intense competitor that works very hard and loves going all out all the time. Which is what you want from your players. She strives for perfection constantly and will come to practice early or stay late to keep her game at a high level.”PERSONAL – Brittany Marie Hess is the daughter of Julie Knudson…Has five siblings…Chose Park University for its criminal justice program and to play softball for the Pirates…In her free time enjoys working out and watching movies…Graduated from Junction City High School in 2007…Played basketball, softball and volleyball for the Blue Jays…Named to the first-seam all-league in softball in 2005-06 and 2006-07…Was also a state champion weight lifter in the 145 pound category in 2004-05, 2005-06 and 2006-07…Also attended Johnson County Community College in 2007-08 and 2008-09…Both squad’s Hess played for appeared in the NJACC National Tournament…Was named to the NFCA All South Region Team and was a Second-Team NFCA All-American.

Previous SchoolJohnson County CC

Jr. - IF - 5-7 - R/R - Junction City, Kan.•

Mallory

JANSEN 5

Coach’s Quote: “Mallory is an all-around athlete and one of the nicest people I’ve ever coached. That is a rare combination and I will enjoy seeing her succeed. She is making the transition to the left side and her speed will reek havoc on defenses.”PERSONAL – Mallory Ann Jansen is the daughter of Todd and Lori Jansen…Has three siblings…Also recruited by William Jewell College and Cottey College…Sister Melinda Jansen ran Cross Coun-try and Track and Field at Park University from 2005-09…Graduated from Branson High School in 2009…Was a member of the National Honor Society at Branson High and was elected the Student Council Vice President…Earned all-district, all-conference and all-area awards for the Pirate softball team.

Previous SchoolBranson High School

Fr. - OF - 5-4 - R/L - Branson, Mo.•

Meet the Pirates


Brittany

JOHNSON 2

Coach’s Quote: “Brittany has a quiet confidence about her on the mound and has proven to be good in clutch situations. She has really worked hard to develop her pitches and I’m looking forward to seeing her take on a more prominent role in the circle this year.”2009 – One of three Pirates to make an appearance for Park in their first ever NAIA National Tourna-ment run, Johnson picked up six wins on the year and had the second lowest ERA on the squad at 3.21…The 5-9 righty made 15 appearances and struck out 29 batters in 67 2/3 innings…Johnson was also the only member of the 2009 squad to be named to the 2009 MCAC Honorable mention team…Also had eight appearances at the plate, picking up three hits for a batting average of .375…She drove in two runs on the year and scored three times…Picked up her first win on the road against Central Methodist on March 5, throwing seven innings, giving up just three earned runs on seven hits…The next day, Johnson picked up win number two against Missouri Valley in a close 2-1 ballgame…Johnson collected her final win of the year on the road at Benedictine on April 22 in a 5.1 inning performance in which she gave up just two earned runs.2008 – Started 20 games and had 31 appearances in 2008, with 15 complete games…Collected one shutout against Central Christian back on April 19, struck out five batters and gave up only one walk in that 8-0 victory over Central Christian…Pitched a team high 155.1 innings and posted a .429 ERA on the year…Led the team with 73 strikeouts and batters only hit .279 against the righty…Also collected four saves in ’08…Picked up her first career win against Central Methodist on March 12...Pitched a two-hit complete game against Haskell Indian Nations on April 15.PERSONAL- Brittany Nicole Johnson was born to parents Kirk and Tammy Johnson in Kearney, Mo.…Has three siblings Nathan (13), Sydney and Dylan (10)…Majoring in Business Administra-tion and Marketing…Attended Kearney High School where she helped lead the Bulldogs to a 3A State Championship in 2006 and earned all-state honors...Also earned all-district, all-conference and all-metro honors for the Bulldogs…Also a member of the National Honor Society at Kearney…Also attended Northwest Missouri State University in the Fall of 2007.

Previous SchoolKearney High School

Jr. - P/U - 5-9 - R/R - Kearney, Mo.•

2009 SEASON STATISTICSERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/AVG WP HBP BK SFA SHA 3.21 6-3 15 12 3 0/0 0 67.2 76 35 31 19 27 14 2 3 .276 2 0 0 1 4 2008 SEASON STATISTICSERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/AVG WP HBP BK SFA SHA 4.29 12-8 31 20 15 1/0 4 155.1 174 93 74 51 73 21 3 14 .279 6 2 0 4 22

Jordan

KORELL 9

Coach’s Quote: “Jordan is transitioning well from high school to college. She expects a lot out of herself and that will serve her well as she continues to work with our pitchers and develop behind the plate.”PERSONAL – Jordan Elizabeth Korell has two younger siblings, Mallory (9) and Caroline (6)…A Political Science major, Korell chose Park University for its softball program and for its location…Chose Park over Benedictine College, Maple Woods Community College and Ottawa University…Nickname is Jordy…Graduated from Lafayette High School in 2009, where she played softball for coaches, Jeff Leake and Kenny Norris…Was selected to the All-Star Region team, as well as the All-City, All-Conference and All-District teams…Had a career .371 batting average for the Fighting Irish.

Previous SchoolLafayette High School

Fr. - C/IF - 5-7 - R/R - St. Joseph, Mo.•

Meet the Pirates


Justine

Riner 23

Coach’s Quote: “Justine is a fierce competitor. She is the type of pitcher that will leave everything out on the field when she competes. She knows how to win and is a very smart pitcher that knows how to keep hitters off-balance, and her control of all of her pitches is a testament to her big game experience.”2009 – Justine Riner solidified herself as one of the best freshman pitchers in the country in 2009 and was a vital part of the Pirates run to their first ever NAIA National Championship Tourna-ment appearance…Riner went 14-7 in 2009 with an incredible 1.83 ERA, which was best in the MCAC…She had a team high 141.1 innings pitched and struck out 102 batters, while walking only 27…Riner was named the MCAC Freshman of the Year and named to the 2009 MCAC First Team All-Conference squad…Riner had 13 complete games in 17 starts and appeared in 30 of Park’s 40 games…Registered 3 shutouts and opponents hit just, .236 against her.PERSONAL - Justine Eva Marie Riner is the daughter of Troy and Dela...Has one younger broth-er, Brad (16)...Also recruited by Neosho County Community College, Garden City Community College and Washburn University…Attended Hayden High School in Topeka, Kan., and played for softball coach Joe Tetuan...Pitched a perfect game in 2005 and was a first-team all-league selec-tion twice and first-team all-city twice while playing for the Wildcats.

Previous SchoolHayden High School

So. - P - 5-6 - R/R - Topeka, Kan.•

2009 SEASON STATISTICSERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/AVG WP HBP BK SFA SHA 1.83 14-7 30 17 13 3/1 2 141.1 125 49 37 27 102 21 2 10 .236 2 8 1 2 18

Jenn

TANNO 12

Coach’s Quote: “Jenn is a pure hitter with the ability to hit for both average and power. She will be a big part of our line up offensively and will hopefully be put in a position to drive in some runs.”PERSONAL – Jennifer Nicole Tanno was born to parents Joe and Laura Tanno in Cleveland, Ohio…Has two siblings, Justin (19) and Jamie (18)…Also attended Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kan., and the University of St. Mary in Leavenworth, Kan…Majoring in Accounting…Graduated from Smithville High School in 2006…Earned all-conference, all-state, all- region and all-district accolades for current Park Assistant Coach Steve Tingler, while playing at Smithville High.

Previous SchoolHutchinson CC

Jr. - IF - 5-6 - R/R - Smithville, Mo.•

Meet the Pirates


Kyla

TATUM 16

Coach’s Quote: “Kyla is a very experienced utility player which is a huge need for us right now. This gives Kyla a great shot at earning a spot. At the plate she is such a solid and consistent hitter, you need her bat in the line up.”PERSONAL – Kyla Leann Tatum is the daughter of parents Veronica and Bill Tatum and was born in Harrisonville, Mo…Was also recruited by Neosho County Community College…Has two siblings…In her free time enjoys hanging with friends and playing softball…Graduated from Raymore-Peculiar High School in 2009…Played softball for coaches Bruce Sharp and Tracy Terry…Was named an All-State and All-Tournament recipient for the Panthers…Chose Park University for its solid Education program and Softball program…Plans to major in Elementary Education while at Park.

Previous SchoolRay-Pec High School

Fr. - IF - 5-4 - R/R - Raymore, Mo.•

Meet the Pirates

Megan

WALKER 8

Coach’s Quote: “Megan makes me want to work harder as a coach because of how hard she works as a player. She only knows one level of effort and that is 100%. She has the potential to be an impact pitcher right away with a great pitching staff to learn from.”PERSONAL – Megan Mary Walker was born in Maryville, Mo. to parents Ronnie and Brenda Walk-er…Has two siblings, Brandon (21) and Corby (11)…Chose Park University for the size of the cam-pus and location and for the opportunity to play softball…Was also recruited by Northwest Missouri State University…In her free time enjoys playing sports, listening to music and reading…Graduated from Maryville High School in 2009…Played Softball and Basketball for the Spoofhounds…Helped lead her softball team to a Conference Championship in 2008 and was named Maryville’s Athlete of the Year in both 2008 and 2009…Was named to the all-state team in 2008, along with being named to the all-district, all-conference and all-region teams in 2008-09.

Previous SchoolMaryville High School

Fr. - P - 5-8 - R/R - Grant City, Mo.•


2009 NAIA National Tournament Run

The magical 2009 postseason began at the MCAC Tournament championship in Bellevue, Neb., where the Pirates had to win three games in two days as the tournament’s No. 2 seed. That meant beating perennial MCAC Champion and No. 1 seeded Bellevue University. Park began the tourney on a cold dreary April 30 afternoon by defeating College of Saint Mary, 7-2, with a huge game from freshman Jenn Cordell. Cordell went 3-for-3 with three RBI and a big two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning. Park then defeated Bellevue, 5-2, later that day to put themselves in prime position for a Conference championship. But they still had to beat Bellevue at least one more time the next day on May 1.

Despite losing to Bellevue, 3-1, in game one. Park stormed back to beat the Buins, 7-6, in an epic game to capture its first ever MCAC Tournament championship and qualfied for its first ever NAIA National Championship Tournament appearance. Jamie Garman got the start for the Pirates in the final conference tournament game and went 1 1/3 innings giving up three earned runs, while facing 10 batters. Freshman ace Justine Riner came in relief in the bottom of the second inning and began to retire the Bruins one after the other.

Riner had some help on the offensive side of the ball, as Park strung together 13 hits and got three RBI’s from centerfielder Kristen Hansen. The Pirates had plenty of reason to celebrate after its classic conference tournament championship but still had a long way to go in the postseason as they prepared for their first National Tournament appearance and first time trip to Decatur, Ala., and the Wilson Morgan Softball Complex.


2009 NAIA National Tournament Run

One day before competition in its first ever NAIA National Tournament, the Park University softball team spent an afternoon bowling with many Special Olympi-ans from a local organization. The 15 member team put on their bowling shoes at the AMF River City Lanes in Decatur, Ala. The event was part of “Giving Back to Decatur”, an NAIA Champions of Character program that teams were given a chance to participate in. “The kids we bowled with had so much fun”, sophomore Nicole Wilson said. “Whether they bowled a one or a ten it was always a strike for them and that was really great to see.”

The Park Softball team enjoyed its time at the NAIA National Championship tournament, they were given the chance to take a tour of the Davidson Center for Space Exploration in Huntsville, Ala. The kickoff banquet also took place at the Davidson Center.

Park was one of 32 teams that participated in the 2009 NAIA Softball Nation-al Championship tournament and took part in the opening ceremonies on the first day of the tournament. All 32 teams paraded around one of the middle fields at the beautiful Wilson Morgan Softball Complex.

The Pirates went 1-2 in the NAIA National Tournament, losing to Friends University, 6-5, in game one of the tourney and lost a hard fought game against the overall No. 1 seed in the tournament, Cali-fornia Baptist, 2-0. CBU eventually won the 2009 NAIA Softball National Championship. But the Pirates prevailed on day three of the tourney by defeating Hastings College, 6-1. Jamie Garman (pic-tured above) picked up the win for the Pirates. Making her the only pitcher in the history of the program to win a game in an National Tournament.


2009 Stats The Automated ScoreBook

Overall Statistics for Park University (as of Mar 22, 2010)

(All games Sorted by Batting avg)

Record: 27-13 Home: 13-2 Away: 13-9 Neutral: 1-2 Conference: 8-2

Player AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB SLG% BB HBP SO GDP OB% SF SH SB-ATT PO A E FLD%

Riner, Justine...... 1.000 2-1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1.000 0 0 0 0 1.000 0 0 0-0 2 22 1 .960

Calder, Emily....... .440 40-40 134 32 59 10 0 3 30 78 .582 13 2 11 0 .490 2 1 2-3 185 14 0 1.000

Johnson, Brittany... .375 6-6 8 3 3 0 0 0 2 3 .375 0 0 2 0 .375 0 0 0-0 9 9 1 .947

Welker, Abby........ .338 36-36 130 32 44 11 0 0 14 55 .423 11 4 9 0 .404 1 2 9-11 40 0 0 1.000

Garman, Jamie....... .336 38-38 134 29 45 8 0 6 32 71 .530 10 0 13 0 .379 1 2 1-1 1 25 1 .963

Cordell, Jennifer... .328 40-40 122 16 40 6 0 3 26 55 .451 6 5 8 0 .381 1 5 1-2 268 12 4 .986

Hansen, Kristen..... .321 37-37 131 22 42 9 3 0 20 57 .435 12 0 18 0 .372 2 2 5-7 56 2 0 1.000

Wedel, Alicia....... .315 40-40 130 24 41 7 1 0 23 50 .385 6 3 12 0 .357 1 8 2-3 47 84 8 .942

Scates, Ashley...... .257 40-40 136 23 35 5 0 1 15 43 .316 17 2 13 0 .348 0 8 2-2 89 99 10 .949

Luettinger, Lisa.... .254 40-40 126 23 32 6 0 0 24 38 .302 6 1 13 0 .289 2 3 1-2 93 49 2 .986

Kluge, Kristen...... .198 37-37 96 10 19 5 0 0 16 24 .250 14 0 13 1 .300 0 2 1-1 43 0 3 .935

Wilson, Nicole...... .143 16-2 7 6 1 0 0 0 2 1 .143 1 0 3 0 .222 1 0 1-1 0 0 0 .000

Bourne, Mary Beth... .125 12-2 16 3 2 0 0 0 1 2 .125 3 0 4 0 .263 0 0 0-0 1 0 0 1.000

Dortch, Brittany.... .105 8-6 19 6 2 0 0 0 1 2 .105 3 1 10 0 .261 0 1 0-0 8 0 0 1.000

Totals.............. .308 40-40 1190 230 366 67 4 13 207 480 .403 102 18 129 1 .368 11 34 25-33 842 316 30 .975

Opponents........... .256 40-40 1087 124 278 52 5 13 117 379 .349 83 11 158 1 .314 5 31 18-25 829 370 74 .942

LOB - Team (303), Opp (258). DPs turned - Team (3), Opp (7). Picked off - Calder, Emil 1.

(All games Sorted by Earned run avg)

Player ERA W-L APP GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR AB B/Avg WP HBP BK SFA SHA

Riner, Justine...... 1.83 14-7 30 17 13 3/1 2 141.1 125 49 37 27 102 21 2 10 530 .236 2 8 1 2 18

Johnson, Brittany... 3.21 6-3 15 12 3 0/0 0 67.2 76 35 31 19 27 14 2 3 275 .276 2 0 0 1 4

Garman, Jamie....... 3.32 7-3 17 11 4 0/1 1 71.2 77 40 34 37 29 17 1 0 282 .273 4 3 0 2 9

Totals.............. 2.54 27-13 40 40 20 4/1 3 280.2 278 124 102 83 158 52 5 13 1087 .256 8 11 1 5 31

Opponents........... 4.64 13-27 40 40 20 2/0 3 276.1 366 230 183 102 129 67 4 13 1190 .308 13 18 0 11 34

PB - Team (12), Calder, Emil 12, Opp (26). Pickoffs - Team (1), Calder, Emil 1. SBA/ATT - Calder, Emil (18-23), Johnson, Bri

(9-11), Riner, Justi (7-10), Garman, Jami (2-4). The Automated ScoreBook

Game Results for Park University (as of Mar 22, 2010)

(All games)

Game date Opposing team Score r h e/ r h e Inns Overall Conference Pitcher of record Attend Time

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Feb 27, 2009 UNIV. OF SAINT MARY W 18-0 18 15 0/ 0 1 1 5 1- 0- 0 0- 0- 0 Garman, Jami (W 1-0) 103 1:30

Mar 05, 2009 at #24 Central Methodis W 5-4 5 8 2/ 4 4 0 7 2- 0- 0 0- 0- 0 Garman, Jami (W 2-0) - 1:35

Mar 05, 2009 at #24 Central Methodis W 4-3 4 8 0/ 3 7 1 7 3- 0- 0 0- 0- 0 Johnson, Bri (W 1-0) 104 1:35

Mar 06, 2009 at Missouri Valley W 7-0 7 11 1/ 0 3 2 7 4- 0- 0 0- 0- 0 Riner, Justi (W 1-0) - 1:18

Mar 06, 2009 at Missouri Valley W 2-1 2 10 0/ 1 3 0 7 5- 0- 0 0- 0- 0 Johnson, Bri (W 2-0) 211 1:22

Mar 10, 2009 at Northwood University 1-2 L 1 6 1/ 2 6 3 7 5- 1- 0 0- 0- 0 Garman, Jami (L 2-1) 0 1:44

Mar 10, 2009 at Northwood University 3-4 L 3 6 1/ 4 12 4 ( 9) 5- 2- 0 0- 0- 0 Johnson, Bri (L 2-1) 106 2:17

Mar 15, 2009 BENEDICTINE COLLEGE W 2-0 2 5 0/ 0 3 2 7 6- 2- 0 0- 0- 0 Riner, Justi (W 2-0) - 1:16

Mar 15, 2009 BENEDICTINE COLLEGE W 9-8 9 14 1/ 8 14 4 (13) 7- 2- 0 0- 0- 0 Riner, Justi (W 3-0) 212 3:01

Mar 16, 2009 OTTAWA UNIVERSITY W 5-4 5 10 2/ 4 12 2 (12) 8- 2- 0 0- 0- 0 Riner, Justi (W 4-0) - 2:47

Mar 16, 2009 OTTAWA UNIVERSITY W 3-2 3 7 2/ 2 9 0 7 9- 2- 0 0- 0- 0 Garman, Jami (W 3-1) 186 1:14

Mar 19, 2009 ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY 3-4 L 3 7 0/ 4 10 0 7 9- 3- 0 0- 0- 0 Riner, Justi (L 4-1) - 1:28

Mar 19, 2009 ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY 3-4 L 3 8 1/ 4 7 2 7 9- 4- 0 0- 0- 0 Garman, Jami (L 3-2) 143 1:43

Mar 30, 2009 MIDAMERICA NAZARENE W 5-0 5 11 2/ 0 4 0 7 10- 4- 0 0- 0- 0 Riner, Justi (W 5-1) 100 1:45

Mar 30, 2009 MIDAMERICA NAZARENE W 7-1 7 10 0/ 1 5 0 7 11- 4- 0 0- 0- 0 Johnson, Bri (W 3-1) 100 1:39

*Apr 03, 2009 YORK COLLEGE W 10-2 10 13 0/ 2 5 3 6 12- 4- 0 1- 0- 0 Riner, Justi (W 6-1) 42 1:25

*Apr 03, 2009 YORK COLLEGE W 6-2 6 8 1/ 2 6 5 7 13- 4- 0 2- 0- 0 Riner, Justi (W 7-1) 0 1:20

*Apr 04, 2009 PERU STATE W 5-2 5 7 1/ 2 8 0 7 14- 4- 0 3- 0- 0 Riner, Justi (W 8-1) - 1:35

*Apr 04, 2009 PERU STATE W 4-1 4 7 0/ 1 3 1 7 15- 4- 0 4- 0- 0 Garman, Jami (W) 169 1:20

*Apr 10, 2009 at College of Saint Mar W 14-3 14 17 0/ 3 4 3 5 16- 4- 0 5- 0- 0 Riner, Justi (W 9-1) 111 1:35

*Apr 10, 2009 at College of Saint Mar W 11-1 11 14 0/ 1 3 1 5 17- 4- 0 6- 0- 0 Johnson, Bri (W 4-1) - 1:35

*Apr 11, 2009 at Bellevue 0-2 L 0 2 1/ 2 4 1 7 17- 5- 0 6- 1- 0 Riner, Justi (L 9-2) - 1:25

*Apr 11, 2009 at Bellevue 9-10 L 9 12 0/10 13 3 ( 9) 17- 6- 0 6- 2- 0 Riner, Justi (L 9-3) 114 2:00

*Apr 15, 2009 HASKELL INDIAN NATIO W 7-1 7 11 0/ 1 5 3 7 18- 6- 0 7- 2- 0 Garman, Jami (W 5-2) - 1:19

*Apr 15, 2009 HASKELL INDIAN NATIO W 10-1 10 15 1/ 1 2 3 7 19- 6- 0 8- 2- 0 Johnson, Bri (W 5-1) 144 1:39

Apr 16, 2009 at William Jewell 4-5 L 4 8 3/ 5 6 4 7 19- 7- 0 8- 2- 0 Johnson, Bri (L 5-2) - 1:34

Apr 16, 2009 at William Jewell 2-4 L 2 6 1/ 4 7 3 7 19- 8- 0 8- 2- 0 Garman, Jami (L 5-3) 121 1:39

Apr 20, 2009 at MidAmerica Nazarene W 6-4 6 11 1/ 4 5 1 7 20- 8- 0 8- 2- 0 Riner, Justi (W 10-3) - 1:25

Apr 20, 2009 at MidAmerica Nazarene W 9-2 9 8 3/ 2 8 1 7 21- 8- 0 8- 2- 0 Garman, Jami (W 6-3) 155 1:55

Apr 22, 2009 at Benedictine College W 7-2 7 8 0/ 2 8 3 7 22- 8- 0 8- 2- 0 Johnson, Bri (W 6-2) - 1:36

Apr 22, 2009 at Benedictine College W 10-7 10 14 1/ 7 13 2 7 23- 8- 0 8- 2- 0 Riner, Justi (W 11-3) 122 1:49

Apr 25, 2009 at William Woods 5-6 L 5 7 1/ 6 9 3 7 23- 9- 0 8- 2- 0 Riner, Justi (L 11-4) - 1:43

Apr 25, 2009 at William Woods 3-10 L 3 11 1/10 13 0 7 23-10- 0 8- 2- 0 Johnson, Bri (L 6-3) 121 1:32

Apr 30, 2009 vs College of Saint Mar W 7-2 7 9 0/ 2 7 1 7 24-10- 0 8- 2- 0 Riner, Justi (W 12-4) 100 1:28

Apr 30, 2009 at #33 Bellevue W 5-2 5 8 0/ 2 9 0 7 25-10- 0 8- 2- 0 Riner, Justi (W 13-4) 145 1:40

May 01, 2009 at Bellevue 1-3 L 1 3 0/ 3 7 0 7 25-11- 0 8- 2- 0 Riner, Justi (L 13-5) 124 1:43

May 01, 2009 at Bellevue W 7-6 7 13 0/ 6 13 3 7 26-11- 0 8- 2- 0 Riner, Justi (W 14-5) 146 1:55

May 14, 2009 vs #22 Friends Universi 5-6 L 5 7 1/ 6 10 2 7 26-12- 0 8- 2- 0 Riner, Justi (L 14-6) 233 2:03

05/15/09 vs #1 Cal Baptist 0-2 L 0 5 0/ 2 6 1 7 26-13- 0 8- 2- 0 Riner, Justi (L 14-7) 0 1:38

May 17, 2009 at #44 Hastings College W 6-1 6 6 1/ 1 4 6 7 27-13- 0 8- 2- 0 Garman, Jami (W 7-3) 221 1:28

() extra inning game

2009 Results


YEAR-BY-YEAR PARK SOFTBALL HISTORYCoach Year Wins Losses Ties Pct Worth NotingPam Knox 1995 20 17 0 .541 First season of Varsity Softball ProgramPam Knox 1996 32 21 0 .604 Only 30-plus win season in Park Softball HistoryRonda Miles 1997 26 21 0 .553 Miles begins four-year tenure as Pirate Softball CoachRonda Miles 1998 22 17 0 .564 Fourth-consecutive winning season to begin Pirate Softball ProgramRonda Miles 1999 11 21 0 .344 First losing season in Park Softball HistoryRonda Miles 2000 14 35 0 .286 Worst win percentage, most losses in program historyJulie True 2001 15 14 0 .517 Snaps two-year stretch of below .500 seasonsJulie True 2002 21 12 1 .618 All-time best single-season win percentage; first and only tieJulie True 2003 16 19 0 .457 Final season as head coach for Julie TrueMonica Wade 2004 19 19 0 .500 First even .500 season in Park Softball HistoryMonica Wade 2005 19 22 0 .463 Final season as head coach for Monica WadeAmy Reif 2006 18 19 0 .486 Reif ’s first season as head coach at Park UniversityAmy Reif 2007 18 28 0 .391 Most games played since 2000 seasonAmy Reif 2008 23 23 0 .500 Park wins first-ever MCAC regular season championshipAmy Reif 2009 27 13 0 .675 Park qualifies for first-ever NAIA National Championship Tournament

Coach Years Wins Losses Ties Pct Worth NotingPam Knox 1995-96 52 38 0 .578 First head coach in Park softball historyRonda Miles 1997-00 73 94 0 .437 Second most wins all-time as Park Head Softball CoachJulie True 2001-03 52 45 1 .536 One of two head coaches over .500 all-timeMonica Wade 2004-05 38 41 0 .481 Shortest concluded tenure as Park Softball CoachAmy Reif 2006-Present 86 83 0 .508 In 2009 became the winningest coach in Park Softball historyOVERALL (15 Seasons) 301 301 1


Park’s All-Time Softball History


Derrick Akers Monica Akers Leona Baskerville Betty Bennett Allison Block Emily Calder Rafaella Chaves Faith Cherry Crystal Cole Clarinda Creighton Jerod Dahlgren Johnny Davis Betty DusingCharlotte English Claude English Connie Espinoza-SpringfieldDennis Fayard

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Rosalee Justus Dan Kline Jolina Kline Nancy Kline Benny Lee Robert Lee, IILiberty Banking CenterSidny Lurten Jessica Martin Daniella Martins Douglas Martinson Jessica McCloud Julie McCollum Laurie McCormack Virginia McCoy Joe C. Meriweather Thomas Mooney

Anto Vincetic Mariana Vogado Mishca Waliczek Margaret Waters Dorla Watkins Donald Williams Stephen Wilson Richard Wolf, Jr. Audrey Zambrana

RIGHT TO KNOW • PARK UNIVERSITY’S ENROLLMENT OF STUDENTS RECEIVING ATHLETICALLY-RELATED AID IN 2008-09 In accordance with the federal Right to Know Act, the following chart outlines the number of recipients of athletic grants in each program. The number of athletes is broken down by sex and race. The chart represents the number of students in each area; it does not reflect the dollar amounts of aid granted. Also, those receiving grants for more than one sport are only counted once. NO: Non-resident Alien; BL: Black -- Non-Hispanic; WH: White -- Non-Hispanic; OT: Other; HI: Hispanic; UN: Unknown; AM: American Indian; BI: Bi-Racial.

2008-09 NO BL WH OT HI UN AM BI Total

M. Baseball 1 1 20 0 3 0 0 0 25

M. Basketball 1 11 7 0 1 0 0 0 20

M. Soccer 11 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 17

M. Spirit Squad 3 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 7

M. Track & Field 3 6 11 1 0 0 0 0 21

M. Volleyball 11 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 15

W. Basketball 2 20 4 0 0 0 0 0 26

W. Golf 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 6

W. Soccer 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 20

W. Softball 0 0 14 0 1 0 0 0 15

W. Spirit Squad 0 0 9 0 1 0 1 0 11

W. Track & Field 6 5 1 0 0 1 0 0 13

W. Volleyball 5 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 14

Total 54 46 98 4 6 1 1 0 210

Johnnie Fields Jennifer Ganaway Gabriela Garcia Sylvia Gault John Greenlee, Sr. Mark Griggs Lenin Guerra Elvin Hatamzade Harold HendersonDanita Hodges James Hodges Melissa HurleyJoAnn Immele Jason Ingraham Jennifer IngrahamDiane Jayne Alison Joens

Emmanuel Ngega Stacy Olczyk Michael Oyster LeeAnn Parsons Patriots Bank Thomas Peterman Reggie Pittman Ashley Reinert Ryan Rink Michelle Rodriguez Paul Rust Ray Seidelman Roland Shelton Kenneth Smith Susan Smith William Stewart Shareikka Theus-Downey

Pirate Club/Right To Know


Park University calls Parkville, Mo., and the Greater Kansas City Area home, offering students the features of both small-town life and the flashing lights of the big city.

With a population of just more than 4,000, Parkville allows stu-dents the small-town lifestyle and tightly knit community often times associated with small college athletics and the NAIA. Originally a trading post on the Missouri River, Parkville grew as Kansas City boomed in the late 1800s, which included the founding of Park University. Both the University and the city get their names from Col. George S. Park, who played a key role in the early develop-ment of the area. Today, Parkville’s historic downtown district coupled with new shopping areas to the north and east gives Park University students two great entertainment opportunities within the area. Parkville sits within the Northland of the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area, which encompasses 15 counties, nine of which are in Missouri and six across the state line in Kansas. The Northland is locally referred to as “north of the river”. Contained wholly within Missouri, it encompasses portions of Clay County including the northern half of Kansas City, Mo., and the cit-ies of Parkville, Liberty, North Kansas City and Gladstone. As a whole, the Kansas City Metropolitan Area is situated at the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, often referred to as Kaw Point, straddling the state border between Missouri and Kansas. The Kansas City Metropolitan Statistical Area, anchored by Kansas City, Mo., is the 27th largest in the United States, with an estimated population just shy of 2 million. A tradition-rich city known for its barbecue and storied sports history, Kansas City is currently home to Major League Baseball’s Kansas City Royals, the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL, Major League Soccer’s Kansas City Wizards, and the Kansas Speedway, which is host to several NASCAR events throughout the year in-cluding one Nextel Cup Series event in the fall. Kansas City is home to the Kansas City T-Bones minor league baseball franchise and the Kansas City Explorers of World Team Tennis. Kansas City is also home to the Sprint Center and Kansas City Power & Light District, which opened last fall and has quickly turned into one of the region’s top entertainment districts. The Sprint Center also houses the College Basketball Experi-ence, which includes the College Basketball Hall of Fame. Blocks from the Power & Light District and the Sprint Center sits Munici-pal Auditorium, home to the Buffalo Funds-NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. Additionally, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics moved its offices downtown in the summer of 2007. In the 2006-07 season, Park advanced to the tournament’s sweet 16, marking the deepest run in more than a decade by a Kan-sas City-area team. Kansas City is also known for its historic shopping districts, including Westport and the Country Club Plaza, which is one of the world’s largest outdoor shopping areas designed for motor-vehicle traffic. Commonly referred to as “The Plaza”, the Country Club Plaza is home to one of the nation’s largest holiday light displays between the Thanksgiving Holiday and midway through January. In the Northland, Zona Rosa has become a popular shopping district, while Town Center and The Legends at Village West in Kansas keep shoppers occupied in the Sunflower State.

Park University


Park University

Founded Park University was founded in 1875 as an independent, liberal arts, four-year coeducational, residential Christian institution.

Present Park has developed into a comprehensive, independent, institution, accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The University is a national leader in higher education and is a growing entre-preneurial institution with 43 campus centers in 21 states, including our extensive online program. Park continues to increase access to higher edu-cation by offering the quality undergraduate and graduate degrees students desire at locations, times and delivery formats that best serve their needs.

Location The flagship campus of Park University is located on a historic site in Parkville, Mo., situated on a bluff above the scenic Missouri River. The Parkville Campus is 10 minutes from downtown Kansas City, 15 minutes from Kansas City International Airport, and is part of the KCI Business Corridor.

The School for Extended Learning has established campus centers on military installations across the United States and online. The School for Extended Learning has served the non-traditional, working adult student since 1972 by offering undergraduate programs in an accelerated format. Our Graduate School is located at our Downtown Kansas City, Mo., Campus Center. Park also serves the Kansas City metropolitan area with campuses in Independence and Lexington, Mo. In addition to our military campus centers, Park also has a campus in Austin, Texas.

Students Park has developed considerable diversity among its student popula-tion, including more than 700 international students from 105 countries. Nearly 42 percent of Park’s students are represented by racial, ethnic and cultural groups typically underrepresented in colleges and universities. The University has repeatedly been recognized as one of the top 100 Ameri-can colleges/universities in the nation graduating black, Hispanic and American-Indian students. In addition, approximately 60 percent of Park University students are active duty military, active duty dependents, retired military or members of the Department of Defense.


Parkville Campus• Founded: 1875• Location: Parkville, Mo., A historic town on the Missouri River, 10 min-utes from downtown Kansas City, Mo., and 15 minutes from Kansas City International Airport.• Tuition: Our fiscal initiatives provide varying revenue streams which allow Park to maintain our tuition at approximately the same level as students at-tending state universities in Missouri (our tuition benchmark).• First-time Freshmen: ACT is 22 with an average GPA of 3.385. • Student/Faculty Ratio: Undergraduate 15:1; Graduate 9:1.• Diverse Population: Students represent all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as 105 foreign countries.• Athletics: Park University is a member of the NAIA: Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Track and Field, Cross-Country, Soccer, Men’s & Women’s Vol-leyball, Women’s Softball, and Men’s Baseball. • Financial Aid: More than 85 percent of undergraduate students who qualify receive some form of financial aid. These include loans, grants, and work-study positions. • Accreditation: Commission on the Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.• Special Programs and Facilities: Parkville Commercial Underground; Mabee Learning Center (academic underground, including the McAfee Memorial Library); limitless internship opportunities; Academic Support Center for tutoring, testing, and writing labs; Career Development Center, Breckon Sports Center, state-of-the-art fitness facility; International Center for Music and the Youth Conservatory of Music; Campanella Art Gallery; David Theatre.

Accreditation Park University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The State of Mis-souri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has officially approved the academic standards of Park University for teacher education. The Department of Nursing is accredited by the National League for Nurs-ing Accrediting Commission and approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. The Department of Athletic Training is accredited by the Com-mission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. The Department of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Vision Statement Park University will be a renowned international leader in providing innovative educational opportunities for learners within the global society.

Mission Statement The mission of Park University, an entrepreneurial institution of learn-ing, is to provide access to academic excellence which will prepare learners to think critically, communicate effectively and engage in lifelong learning while serving a global community.

Park University


Michael

Droge, Ph.DUniversity PresidentFirst Year•

Michael Droge, Ph.D., was appointed interim president by the Park University Board of Trustees in 2009. He arrived at Park in September 2002 to serve as the Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Af-fairs. His role in that position gave him charge of all academic areas of the University, including acting as the liaison between the academic and non-academic components of the University. A nationally respected participant in higher education, Droge has a distinguished academic career of teaching, research and serving as prin-ciple investigator on federally funded programs such as the Multiethnic Biomedical Research Support Program from the National Institutes for Health, the Bridges to the Future Program from the NIH and the McNair Scholars Program from the Department of Education. He has also served as a member of the Neuroscience and Physiology Panel for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Washington, D.C., and an ad hoc reviewer for the National Institute of General Medical Sci-ences, the National Science Foundation, and a journal reviewer for Brain Research and J. Neuroscience. His academic awards include the Beall Memorial Award for Out-standing Dissertation from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, the Mary Mason Lyon Award for Excellence in Scholarship, Teaching and Service, and the President’s Award for Distinguished Service from Texas Woman’s University. Droge received his Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and German from the University of Kansas and he began graduate studies in Germany at the University of Bonn as a Fulbright Scholar. Upon receiving his Mas-ter of Science degree from Texas Tech University, Droge went on to earn a Ph.D. in physiology and biophysics from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He came to Park University with 19 years of experience in higher education as a faculty member and administrator, most recently as a pro-fessor of biology and dean of graduate studies and research.

University President


Claude

EnglishDirector of Athletics18th Year•

C laude English enters his 14th year as Park University’s Director of Athletics, serving in the role since January of 1996. English coached men’s basketball for 13 standout seasons before retiring from coaching at the conclusion of the 2004-05 season, begin-ning his affiliation with Park athletics in the 1992-93 men’s basketball campaign. During English’s guidance as athletic director, Park University ath-letics has undergone drastic improvements. Women’s golf and men’s baseball have been added as intercollegiate sports since his appointment to A.D. In addition, English has overseen numerous facility improve-ments, such as Park soccer’s 1,500-seat Julian Field and the construc-tion of the Breckon Sports Center. Under English’s watch as A.D., 144 students have earned All-Amer-ica Scholar-Athlete honors, while 76 individuals were named athletic All-Americans. Additionally, Park has also won 45 conference championships un-der English’s watch as A.D., and Pirate athletic programs have advanced to at least one NAIA national event in each of his previous 13 years leading the department. The winningest coach in Park men’s basketball history with a record of 182-207, English’s coaching tenure was highlighted by the Pirates’ run to the NAIA final four in 1997-98, which ended with a school-record mark of 27-8. English was honored at the national tournament with the Charles A. Krigel Award for outstanding sportsmanship, while his team was awarded the Dr. James Naismith-Emil S. Liston Sports-manship Award for the team recognized as most sportsmanlike at the tourney. After playing basketball for Christian College in Dallas, Texas, and the University of Rhode Island, English was selected in the NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers where he played the 1970-71 season. Eng-lish also played in the Eastern Basketball Association for the Hartford Capitals, the affiliate team for the Philadelphia 76ers. In 1973-74, Eng-lish won the Eastern Basketball Association Championship with the Capitals. He was a three-year captain at Hartford. He joined the coaching staff at the University of Rhode Island in 1972 where he remained for 12 years, including four seasons as the head coach from 1981-84. English was named Coach of the Year in the Atlantic 10 Conference in 1981. Overall, he owns a 227-277 career record in 17 seasons as a head coach.

Director of Athletics


Steve Wilson enters his third year as the Director of Sports Information at Park University, overseeing publicity and operational efforts for all 15 sports. Wilson is the primary media liaison for both women’s soccer and women’s volleyball in the fall, men’s basketball in the winter, and baseball and women’s golf in the spring. He is also responsible for overseeing all publications and online efforts within the department, including www.parkathletics.com, the official Web site of Pirate athletics. Additionally, Wilson supervises game-day staff at all home events as well as other admin-istrative duties within the Department of Athletics. He also serves as the play-by-play voice of the Pirates at select events. An active CoSIDA and NAIA-SIDA member, Wilson is involved in several na-tional committees, including serving as chair of the NAIA Statistical Committee in 2009-10. He is also involved in publications committees, serving as a contest coordi-nator of the NAIA-SIDA Women’s Basketball Brochure Contest as well as a judge in various CoSIDA competitions. A 2004 graduate of Kansas State University, Wilson began his career in sports information as a Graduate Assistant at Kansas Wesleyan University during the 2004-05 school year, assisting with the Coyote football, men’s basketball, baseball and women’s basketball programs. In 2005, he joined the athletic media relations staff at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, where he was the primary contact for women’s volleyball, women’s basketball and baseball, while also assisting with publicity efforts in the Bobcat football program. While at Texas State, Wilson also provided basketball and baseball play-by-play on KTSW-FM. Away from San Marcos, Wilson assisted on the game-day staffs of the 2005 United States Basketball League Championship, the 2006 NCAA Women’s Basketball Regional in San Antonio and the 2006 NCAA Baseball Regional in Austin, Texas. Dur-ing the 2005 football season, he also assisted the game-day efforts of the New Orleans Saints, who were relocated to San Antonio by Hurricane Katrina. Prior to his work in sports information, Wilson was a play-by-play voice and account manager for KSAL-AM in Salina, Kan., as well as a contributing writer and assistant editor for Rivals.com College Baseball. He received top honors in the student-intern play-by-play category by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters in 2003. Wilson and his wife, Sarah, reside in Roeland Park, Kan.

Tyler Price enters his second year as the Assistant Sports Information Director at Park. Price is the primary contact for both men’s soccer and cross country in the fall, women’s basketball and men’s volleyball in the winter, as well as softball and track and field in the spring. Price joins SID Steve Wilson as the primary liaison between Park’s athletics pro-grams and the public. The two are responsible for serving the needs of not only the media, but also coaches, student-athletes, supporters and fans. A 2008 graduate of Kansas State University, Price spent three years in the Sports Information Department from 2005-08 as a Student Assistant. Along with assisting in the promotion of all 12 varsity sports at K-State, Price’s main responsibility was serv-ing as the primary contact for the women’s equestrian program. After graduation, Price joined the Sports Information staff at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). After a few months promoting the NAIA, Price made the trek a few miles north to Parkville. The Overland Park, Kan. native also worked in sports broadcasting early in his career, spending two summers working at NBC KSHB-TV in Kansas City as an Associate Sports Producer for the 38 Sport Spot television program and all evening newscasts. Price is an avid Kansas City sports fan and enjoys watching all Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and Kansas State athletic events. Price and his wife, Jenny, also a graduate of K-State, reside in Overland Park, Kan. with their daughter Maria.

For the most in-depth coverage of Park athletics, go to www.parkathletics.com. Steve Wilson and Tyler Price work to bring you the most up to date and exciting information regarding all 15 of Park’s varsity sports. For game recaps, statistics, media guides, feature stories and much more visit www.parkathletics.com.

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Television

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Radio

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610 Sports RadioRyan Maguire7000 SquibbMission, Kan. 66222T: 913.744.3600www.610sports.com

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NAIAChad Waller1200 Grand Blvd.Kansas City, MO 64106T: 816.595.8000F: 816.595.8200www.naia.org

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Sports Information DirectorThird Year at Park

Steve

Wilson

Tyler

PriceAssistant Sports Info. DirectorSecond Year at Park

Sports Information Department

7 Hannah AlpersOF • 5-7 • Fr.Richmond, Mo.

20 Lindsay BowersIF • 5-7 • Sr.Abilene, Kan.

17 Emily CalderC • 5-8 • Jr.Olathe, Kan.

4 Mandi DennisOF • 5-1 • So.Liberty, Mo.

Tv/Radio Roster

18 Mary Beth BourneIF • 5-7 • Sr.

Joplin, Mo.

6 Jennifer CordellSS • 5-7 • So.Holton, Kan.

11 Brittany DortchOF • 5-5 • Jr.Kearney, Mo.

19 Lisa FitzmauriceIF • 6-0 • Fr.

Kansas City, Mo.

15 Brittany HessIF • 5-7 • Jr.

Junction City, Kan.

2 Brittany JohnsonP • 5-9 • Jr.Kearney, Mo.

9 Jordan KorellC/IF • 5-6 • Fr.St. Joseph, Mo.

23 Justine RinerP • 5-6 • So.Topeka, Kan.

16 Kyla TatumIF • 5-4 • Fr.Raymore, Mo.

12 Jenn TannoIF • 5-6 • Jr.Smithville, Mo.

5 Mallory JansenOF • 5-4 • Fr.Branson, Mo.

8 Megan WalkerP • 5-8 • Fr.

Grant City, Mo.

2010 SofTBall SCheduledate opponent location TIMeFeb. 27 Haskell Indian Nations (DH) Olathe, Kan. 1:00 & 3:00 p.m.Mar. 3 Baker University (DH) Olathe, Kan. 1:00 & 3:00 p.m.Mar. 6 Missouri Valley College (DH) Marshall, Mo. 1:00 & 3:00 p.m.Mar. 7 York College (DH) Park Softball Complex 1:00 & 3:00 p.m.Mar. 11 University of Mobile Mobile, Ala. 3:00 p.m. Mar. 12 St. Gregory’s University @ Orange Beach, Ala. 10:00 a.m.Mar. 12 Belhaven University @ Orange Beach, Ala. 4:00 p.m.Mar. 13 Thomas University @ Orange Beach, Ala. 1:00 p.m.Mar. 13 Auburn University Montgomery @ Orange Beach, Ala. 5:00 p.m.Mar. 17 Stephens College (DH) * Columbia, Mo. 2:00 & 4:00 p.m.Mar. 23 Columbia College (DH) * Columbia, Mo. 2:00 & 4:00 p.m.Mar. 26 William Jewell College (DH) Park Softball Complex 1:00 & 3:00 p.m.Mar. 27 Ottawa University (DH) Ottawa, Kan. 1:00 & 3:00 p.m.Mar. 30 William Woods University (DH) * Park Softball Complex 2:00 & 4:00 p.m.Apr. 2 Williams Baptist College (DH) * Walnut Ridge, Ark. 2:00 & 4:00 p.m.Apr. 3 Williams Baptist College (DH) Walnut Ridge, Ark. 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.Apr. 8 Rockhurst University (DH) Kansas City, Mo. 4:00 & 6:00 p.m.Apr. 10 University of Saint Mary (DH) Park Softball Complex 1:00 & 3:00 p.m.Apr. 12 Missouri Baptist University (DH) * St. Louis, Mo. 2:00 & 4:00 p.m.Apr. 17 McKendree University (DH) * Park Softball Complex 2:00 & 4:00 p.m. Apr. 20 Hannibal-LaGrange College (DH) * Hannibal, Mo. 2:00 & 4:00 p.m.Apr. 24 Benedictine College (DH) Park Softball Complex 1:00 & 3:00 p.m.Apr. 30 AMC Tournament - First Round Campus Sites TBAMay 1 AMC Tournament - First Round Campus Sites TBAMay 4 AMC Tournament - Semifinals Campus Sites TBAMay 5 AMC Tournament - Semifinals Campus Sites TBAMay 7 AMC Tournament Championship Campus Sites TBAMay 8 AMC Tournament Championship Campus Sites TBAMay 20-26 NAIA NAtional Championship Tournament Decatur, Ala. TBA@ - Gulf Coast Invitational Tournament - Hosted by the University of Mobile* - American Midwest Conference Game - Home Games in White

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2010 Park University Softball Media Guide