2009 field hockey yearbook

anne-meikede WILJES, #7Senior, DefenseNFHCA First Team All-Region

savannah GRAYBILL, #1Senior, Forward2-Time All-Patriot League

christineFINGERHUTH, #13Junior, ForwardNFHCA Third Team All-America

2009 Field Hockey

A M E R I C A N U N I V E R S I T Y • W A S H I N G T O N , D . C .

American Field Hockey’sAmerican Field Hockey’s

Class of 2010Class of 2010

Alyssa Poorman, #54 • Alyssa Poorman, #54 • GoaltenderGoaltender

Rachel Carney, #2 • Midfi eldRachel Carney, #2 • Midfi eld

Anne-MeikeAnne-Meike

de Wiljes, #7 • de Wiljes, #7 •

DefenseDefense

SavannahSavannahGraybill, #1 • Graybill, #1 •

ForwardForward

EmilyEmilyStovicek, #3 • Stovicek, #3 •

ForwardForward

CarlyCarlyBoyce, #5 • Boyce, #5 • DefenseDefense

American Field HockeyAmerican Field HockeyBy the NumbersBy the Numbers

366: All-time program wins

247: Career points scored by Stacy Siu-Butt AU career record

133: Career wins for Head Coach Steve Jennings

117: Patriot League Academic Honor Roll selections since 2001

90: NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad honors since 2002

74: All-conference selections since 1991

47: All-region selections since 1993

43: Consecutive victories versus Patriot League opponents

40: All-Patriot League selections since 2001

18: Patriot League major award winners

14: NFHCA All-Americans 6: Consecutive Patriot League Regular Season and Tournament Championships

3.48: Cumulative team GPA in 2008-09

2: NCAA Elite Eight appearances

2: ECAC Division I Players of the Year

1: NFHCA Division I Coach of the Year

AugustAugustFri. 28 vs. Indiana (at Richmond) 11:00 a.m.Sat. 29 at Richmond 1:00 p.m.

SeptemberSeptemberSat. 5 vs. Michigan State (at Ohio) 1:00 p.m.Sat. 12 vs. Towson (at Maryland) 1:00 p.m.Sun. 13 vs. Penn State (at Maryland) 12:00 p.m.Fri. 18 CALIFORNIA 3:00 p.m.Sun. 20 at James Madison 1:00 p.m.Sun. 27 WAKE FOREST 1:00 p.m.Tues. 29 MARYLAND 3:00 p.m.

OctoberOctoberSat. 3 at Holy Cross * 12:00 p.m.Sat. 10 COLGATE * 12:00 p.m.Sun. 11 PRINCETON 2:00 p.m.Sat. 17 at Bucknell * 10:00 a.m.Wed. 21 GEORGETOWN 3:00 p.m.Sat. 24 at Lafayette * 12:00 p.m.Sat. 31 IOWA 1:00 p.m.

NovemberNovemberSun. 1 LEHIGH * 2:00 p.m.Fri. 6 Patriot League Semifi nal TBASat. 7 Patriot League Final TBATues. 10 NCAA Play-In Game TBASat. 14 NCAA 1st Round TBASun. 15 NCAA 2nd Round TBAFri. 20 NCAA Final Four TBASun. 22 NCAA Championship TBA

BOLD CAPS indicates home match* indicates Patriot League Opponent

2009 Schedule2009 Schedule

Location ...................... Washington, D.C.Founded ......................................... 1893Enrollment ..................................... 6,023Nickname..................................... EaglesColors ........................Red, White & BlueAffi liation ........................NCAA Division IConference ......................Patriot LeagueHome Turf .................... William I. Jacobs.............................Recreational ComplexPresident .........................Dr. Neil KerwinDirector of Athletics...................Keith Gill

Head Coach....................Steve JenningsAlma Mater ........................Maryland, ‘97Record at AU .....................133-63 (.679)Year at American ................................ 10Overall Record/Seasons................SameAssoc. Head Coach ...Sarah Thorn Krombolz .................................................. Iowa, ‘01Assistant Coach......................Katie Ridd..................................... Wake Forest, ‘04Vol. Assistant Coach ............Nate Franks.......................................... Princeton, ‘072008 Overall Record........................ 13-82008 Conference Record .................. 5-02008 Conference Finish .....................1stLetterwinners Returning/Lost.......... 20 /5 Starters Returning/Lost.................... 9 / 2Newcomers........................................... 3Field Hockey Phone .......(202) 885-3085

Associate AD ................ Nancy YasharoffPhone .............................(202) 531-0162E-Mail . [email protected]

Assistant Director /FH Contact .................Andrew ChesebroPhone .............................(202) 885-3030E-Mail [email protected]

Assistant Director .............Howard SmithPhone .............................(202) 885-3032E-Mail [email protected]

Website ............................AUeagles.com

Address ......... 4400 Massachusetts Ave........................................... Bender Arena......................... Washington, D.C. 20016

2009 Field Hockey Quickfacts2009 Field Hockey Quickfacts

Team InformationTeam Information

The American University fi eld hockey team captured its sixth straight Patriot League Regular Season and Tournament Championship in 2008.

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

Front Cover................................1By the Numbers ......................2-32009 Schedule...........................4Table of Contents.......................5This is AU Field Hockey........6-19HC Steve Jennings .............20-21Assistant Coaches ..............22-232009 Season Preview..............242009 Roster .............................25Student-Athlete Bios ...........26-34Meet The Eagles .....................352008 Review .......................36-39All-Time Award Winners .....40-41All-Time Academic Awards ......42Patriot League Scholar-Athletes ......................43Career Records .......................44Single-Season Records ...........45Dr. Neil Kerwin, President........46Keith Gill, Director of Athletics..................47Staff Directory .....................48-492009 Team Poster ..............50-51Back Cover...............................52

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Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.The National Mall is usually the center of every visitor’s trip to Washington DC. This tree-lined area of parkland stretches two and a half miles from the Potomac River to the United States Capitol on Capitol Hill and is adjoined by the White House. At one end of the National Mall, known as West Potomac Park, the Lincoln Memorial faces the Refl ecting Pool with a good view of Arlington Memorial Bridge, Constitution Gardens, the Tidal Basin and the Washington Monument. Further towards Capitol Hill are a number of museums and galleries, among which are many of the Smithsonian Institution’s museums, including the National Museum of Natural History, the National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of the American Indian, and the Smithsonian Institution building.

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AreaAreaAttractionsAttractions• Adams Morgan• Arlington National Cemetery• Cherry Blossom Festival• Chinatown• Dupont Circle• Embassy Row• FDR Memorial• Federal Bureau of Investigation• Ford’s Theatre• International Spy Museum• Jefferson Memorial• Kennedy Center• Library of Congress• Lincoln Memorial• National Archives• National Cathedral• National Gallery of Art• National Mall• Nationals Park• National Zoo• Newseum• Pentagon• Ronald Reagan Building• Smithsonian Institution• Supreme Court• U.S. Capitol• U.S. Mint• Union Station• Verizon Center• Vietnam Veterans Memorial• Washington Monument• White House

• D.C. United• Washington Capitals• Washington Nationals• Washington Redskins• Washington Wizards• Baltimore Orioles• Baltimore Ravens

AreaAreaPro TeamsPro Teams

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AmericanAmericanUniversityUniversity

Situated within the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C., American University’s traditional-style campus has much to offer students in the way of comfort, modern conveniences, and quick, easy access to city life.

Our 84-acre, tree-lined campus, which was designated as a National Arboretum, is located at the top of Embassy Row in one of the most attractive, safe, and residential areas of our nation’s capital.

The center of campus, also referred to as “the quad,” is a focal point of student life not only because our academic buildings line its grassy borders, but also because it’s a place to meet-and-greet with friends and student groups, catch an impromptu game of ultimate frisbee or take part in an after-class debrief with professors.

Another favorite spot on campus is the beach volleyball pit located between the athletics fi elds. The adjacent grassy hillside is also a well known hangout for students on game days.

General EnrollmentGeneral EnrollmentUndergraduateUndergraduate.................... 6,0236,023GraduateGraduate...................................... 3,2973,297Law SchoolLaw School ............... ............... 1,6641,664Avg. Class SizeAvg. Class Size .......... .......... 22.522.5Student-Faculty RatioStudent-Faculty Ratio ... ... 14:114:1

Freshman Profi leFreshman Profi leFreshman EnrollmentFreshman Enrollment ... ... 1,5771,577Male-Female RatioMale-Female Ratio ... ... 38:6238:62Average HS GPAAverage HS GPA ........ ........ 3.793.79Average SATAverage SAT...... 1,160-1,3601,160-1,360Average ACTAverage ACT ............ ............ 26-3126-31

Faculty Profi leFaculty Profi leFull-Time FacultyFull-Time Faculty ......... ......... 674674Adjunct FacultyAdjunct Faculty ............ ............ 50050094% have the highest degree 94% have the highest degree in their fi eld.in their fi eld.

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• American University students • American University students were ranked the “Most Politically were ranked the “Most Politically Active,” and the university is one Active,” and the university is one of the nation’s best institutions of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education, for undergraduate education, according to according to The Princeton The Princeton ReviewReview in the newly released 2009 in the newly released 2009 edition of its annual book, edition of its annual book, The Best The Best 368 Colleges368 Colleges.

• • U.S. News & World ReportU.S. News & World Report“America’s Best Colleges 2010” “America’s Best Colleges 2010” ranked AU No. 84 among national ranked AU No. 84 among national universities.universities.

SchoolsSchools& Colleges& Colleges

• 80 percent of AU undergraduate • 80 percent of AU undergraduate students are placed in at least students are placed in at least one internship or co-op by the one internship or co-op by the American University Career American University Career Center before graduation.Center before graduation.

• The career center welcomes • The career center welcomes more than 200 local and more than 200 local and national employers to its job and national employers to its job and internership fairs annually.internership fairs annually.

• College of Arts & Sciences• Kogod School of Business• School of Communication• School of International Service• School of Public Affairs• Washington College of Law

AcademicAcademicResourcesResources• University Library• Law Library• Computer and Media Labs• Career Center• Courses on the Web• Center for Teaching Excellence• Learning Resources• Blackboard• AU Experts Guide• Watkins Art Gallery

5 Most Popular5 Most PopularMajorsMajors• International Service• Business Administration• Justice• Political Science/Government• Public Communication

Barry JosephsonSPA/BA ‘78

Gary CohnKSB/BSBA ‘82

Lonnie BunchCAS/BA ‘74

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David Aldridge, SOC/BA ‘87Sports Journalist, Philadelphia Inquirer/TNT

Lonnie Bunch, CAS/BA ’74, CAS/MA ’76 Founder/exec director, Smithsonian Museum for African American History and Culture Pat Butler, SOC/MA’96 VP, Washington Post Robert Byrd, WCL/JD ’63 U.S. Senator (D-WV) Alisyn Camerota, SOC/BA’88 FOX News anchor Jack Cassell, SOC/BA ‘77 President-CEO, Visual Aids Electronics CorporationChaturon Chaisang, CAS/MA ’87 Deputy prime minister, Thailand Randy Clouser, SPA/BS ‘80 Chief Marketing Offi cer, Zurich Financial ServicesGary Cohn, KSB/BSBA’82 President/COO, Goldman Sachs Loren Danielson, KSB/BSBA ‘80 Senior VP-Investments, RBCAndy Dolich, SPA/BA’69 COO, San Francisco 49ers David Drobis, SOC/MA ’65 Chair emeritus, KetchumBob Edwards, SOC/MA’72 Host, XM Radio, National Public Radio Todd Epsten, SPA/BA ‘82 Chief Executive Offi cer, Major BrandsDean Factor, KSB/BSBA ’87 CEO and cofounder, Smashbox Cosmetics/ Smashbox Studios Betsy Fischer, SPA/BA ’92, SOC/MA ’96 Exec producer, NBC’s Meet the PressDarryl Frank, SOC/MA’91 Cohead, Dreamworks TelevisionAndy Gershon, KSB/BSBA’86 Exec VP, SonyBMG’s Epic RecordsBryan Glazer, SOC/BA ’86 Exec VP, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Joel Glazer, SPA/BA ’89 Exec VP, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Steven Goff, SOC/BA ‘88 Sports Journalist, The Washington PostJeff Greenberg, SOC/BA ‘87 Executive Producer, NBC4 SportsDavid Gregory, SIS/BA ’92 Host, NBC’s Meet The PressJack Haire, CAS/BA ‘74 Board of Directors, BalihooSalman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, SPA/BA’92 Crown prince of Bahrain Patricia deStacy Harrison, CAS/BA ’68 President/CEO, Corporation for Public Broadcasting Hubert Humphrey III, SPA/BA ’65 Minnesota attorney general (1984-2000), son of U.S. VP Hubert H. Humphrey Jesse Itzler, SPA/BA ’90 Cofounder, Marquis JetWilliam I Jacobs, WCL/JD ’66 Exec VP, Mastercard International Avery John, KSB/BSBA ’98 Professional soccer player, Miami Football Club Barry Josephson, SPA/BA ’78 Producer (fi lms Enchanted, Ladykillers, Like Mike, and FOX TV’s Bones)

DistinguishedDistinguishedAlumniAlumni

Jackie Judd, SOC/BA ’73 Emmy award winning former ABC correspondent Cornelius Kerwin, SPA/BA ‘71 President, American UniversityRobert Kogod, KSB/BSBA ’62 Former chair and CEO, Charles E. Smith RealtyAl Koken, SGPA/BA ‘74 Comcast SportsNet, Host of Capitals Report and Wizards Report, ESPN 980, co-host of The John Thompson ShowMargery Kraus, SPA/BA ’67, SPA/MA ’71 Founder/CEO, APCO Worldwide Cindy Christy-Lagenfeld, KSB/BSBA ‘88 President-Americas, Alcatel-LucentBarry Levinson, CAS/BA ’67 Film producer/writer/director (Diner, Tin Men, Avalon, Bugsy, Wag the Dog, Liberty Heights, Man of the Year)Charles Lydecker, SPA/BA ‘85 Executive Vice President, Brown & Brown, Inc.James McGovern, CAS/BA ’81, SPA/MPA ’84 U.S. Representative (D-MA) Alan Meltzer, SPA/ND ‘73 Founder and CEO, The Meltzer GroupNancy Meyers, SOC/BA ’70 Film producer/writer/director, What Women Want, Saving Private RyanKeith Mitchell, CAS/PhD ’81 Prime minister of Grenada Robert Morton, SOC/BA’75 Emmy award winning writer, Late Night with David LettermanMark Murphy, KSB/MBA ’83 President, Green Bay Packers Alice Paul, WCL/LLM ’27 American suffragist, original author, Equal Rights Amendment Tony Perkins, SOC/BA’81 FOX News weather and features reporter Joan Plaisted, SIS/BA ’67, SIS/MA ’69 Ambassador, U.S. Mission to the UN Andy Pollin, Host, The Sports ReportersAngie Reese-Hawkins, SOC/BA’79 CEO/president, National Capital YMCA Kathy Reichs, CAS/BA ’70 Author, Bare Bones, Déjà Dead; writer/producer FOX-TV’s BonesSteve Saferin, SOC/BA ‘70 President, Scientifi c Game VenturesLoretta Sanchez, KSB/MBA ’84 U.S. representative (D-CA) Paul Satenstein, KSB/BSBA’83 Executive VP, MCA RecordsWillard Scott, CAS/BA ’55 Former weather reporter, the Today Show Jan Scruggs, CAS/BA ’75, CAS/MA ’76 Founder/president, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Tom Shales, SOC/BA ’67 TV critic/reporter, The Washington Post Judy Sheindlin, SPA/BA’63 Host, Judge JudyBud Shuster, CAS/PHD’69 U.S. Representative (R-PA) Jeffrey Sine, SIS/BA’76 Vice chair, UBS Securities; Broadway producer (Spring Awakening; Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Frozen; Caroline, or Change; La Bohème; and The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?) Billy Stone, SOC/BA ‘86, KSB/MBA ‘89 Producer/Development, CBS College SportsEd Tapscott, WCL/JD ‘80 Director Player Development/Programs, Washington WizardsAbbi Tatton, SIS/MA ’00 Internet reporter, CNN Richard Ernest Thompson, CAS/BA’71 Playwright, On Golden PondFrances Fragos Townsend, SPA/BA’82 CNN commentator; former assitant to President George W. Bush for Homeland Security Kermit Washington, SIS/BA’73 Former NBA player, LA LakersBram Weinstein, SOC/BA ‘95 ESPN News, AnchorDouglas Wheeler, CAS/MA ’64 President emeritus, Washington Performing Arts SocietyWarner Wolf, SOC/BA ‘60 Radio & Television Sports BroadcasterClark Woods, SOC/BA ‘78 President-Domestic Theatrical Distribution, MGM

Andy GershonKSB/BSBA ‘86

Robert KogodKSB/BSBA ‘62

Jeffrey SineSIS/BA ‘76

Bob EdwardsSOC/MA ‘72

Willard ScottCAS/BA ‘55

Jan ScruggsSAC/BA ‘75

Barry LevinsonCAS/BA ‘67credit: NATAS - NCCB Chapter

Tony PerkinsSOC/BA ‘81

Cindy Christy-LagenfeldKSB/BSBA ‘88

Cornelius KerwinSPA/BA ‘71

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In TheIn TheSpotlightSpotlightAmerican University is located in the center of one of the largest media markets in the country, Washington, D.C. From television to radio, AU student-athletes gain exposure on both a local and national level.

Each of the four major television networks (ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox) has an affi liate in D.C. and can often be found on campus. Regional cable networks Comcast SportsNet and MASN also cover the Eagles throughout the year.

National newspapers The Washington Post and Washington Times serve as AU’s hometown papers. USA Today is also headquartered just miles away from campus.

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Blue CrewBlue CrewThe AU Blue Crew is American University’s student cheering section which creates a home court advantage for each of AU’s 16 Div. I athletics teams at all home events. Comprised of more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the Blue Crew is the largest and most spirited student group on campus.

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EaglesEaglesSpiritSpirit

The American University Spirit Program is comprised of a cheerleading and dance team and the AU Pep Band. The Spirit Program performs at all home men’s basketball games as well as select women’s basketball games and volleyball matches, keeping the energy level inside of Bender Arena high.

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Strength and Conditioning remains a major factor in the quest for athletic excellence. American University is committed to providing its student-athletes with the fi nest fi tness and weight equipment available.

Jacobs Fitness Center is located on the lower level of Bender Sports Center and houses the varsity weight room and cardiovascular training area. Head strength and conditioning coach Jason Riddell and his assistant Gabriel Naspinski work with each of the 16 varsity teams and make themselves available for individualized workouts for supplemental training.

Jason RiddellHead Strength &

Conditioning Coach

Gabriel NaspinskiAssistant Strength &Conditioning Coach

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AthleticAthleticTrainingTraining

Five full-time athletic trainers are on staff to provide daily treatment and application of therapeutic modalities to the student-athletes and are led by head athletic trainer, Sean Dash. The athletic training staff is also available to provide evaluation, information on injury prevention and to administer rehabilitation, if necessary. AU also has two doctors, an orthopedic surgeon and general practitioner, on staff.

Holly Hewitt enters her third season as the athletic trainer for the American University fi eld hockey team. Hewitt received her undergraduate degree from James Madison in health science in 2005 before obtaining her masters degree in human relations from the University of Oklahoma in 2007.

Sean DashHead Athletic Trainer

Holly HewittAssistant Athletic Trainer

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AcademicAcademicSupportSupport

The academic support program for student-athletes, a collaboration between the Academic Support Center and the Department of Athletics, assists student-athletes in successfully attaining academic goals and creating a balance between academics and athletics. The program serves to promote responsibility and initiative while encouraging student-athletes to take advantage of the rich resources offered at American University.

Academic counselors work with student-athletes on skills needed for success in the classroom, and provide information about educational options, university and NCAA requirements, as well as policies and procedures. The program focuses on the development of the total person through individual meetings, study hall and tutoring, and life skills workshops. AU’s academic support program coordinates with faculty, advisors, and coaches to support each student-athlete.

Marueen Breslin, Coordinator of Academic Support, tutors a student-athlete in the Bender Library.

2008-09 AcademicHighlights

3.312: Combined student-athlete GPA in the spring 2009 semester.

155: Student-athletes were named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

152: Student-athletes made Dean’s List in either the fall or spring semester.

89%: Graduation rate of American University student-athletes.

24: Student-athletes earned a 4.0 grade point average in either the fall or spring semesters.

Team Achievements:• The fi eld hockey team fi nished fi fth in the NFHCA Division I National Academic Team Award standings with a 3.48 GPA during the fall 2008 semester. This honor marked the fourth time in six years that the Eagles have fi nished in the top-fi ve academically.

• The men’s swimming and diving team attained the highest GPA in Division I in the spring of 2009 with a 3.54 mark. The women’s team fi nished 14th with a 3.44 GPA.

• The wrestling team was named “Champions of the Classroom” for the second straight year in 2008-09 with a 3.28 combined GPA, tops among all Div. I wrestling programs.

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In its second decade of combining academic and athletic excellence, the Patriot League sponsors 23 sports – 11 for men and 12 for women. Conference members include American, Army, Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh and Navy as full members, and Fordham and Georgetown as associate members in football. These institutions are among the oldest and most prestigious in the nation and their alumni have, and continue to play leadership roles in shaping our country.

Since 1998, the Patriot League has ranked fi rst each year among all Division I conferences awarding athletic aid in the NCAA Graduation Success Rate report. The League fi nished at the top spot with 96 percent of its teams reporting a graduation rate of 85 percent or higher in the most recent data.

2001 – American University joins the Patriot League, becoming the eighth member of the 23 sport conference.

AU wins its fi rst of eight consecutive Patriot League Volleyball Championships.

2002 – AU men’s cross country wins its fi rst of six-consecutive Patriot League Championships and places six athletes on the All-Patriot League First Team.

AU women’s soccer wins its fi rst PL Championship and places four athletes on the All-PL Teams.

2003 – Karla Kucerkova is named the CoSIDA Academic Volleyball Player of the Year for the second straight year, PL Volleyball Scholar-Athlete of the Year for the third-consecutive year and PL Player of the Year for the third straight year.

2004 – AU men’s soccer wins its second PL Championship and captures three PL major awards.

Women’s lacrosse’s Tara Michael is named the PL Scholar-Athlete of the Year and AU places seven athletes on the All-PL Teams.

2005 – AU fi eld hockey’s Javiera Villagra (1st Team), Maureen Daniel (2nd Team), and Camila Infante (2nd Team) earn All-America status and Daniel is named the PL’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

2006 – Track star Keira Carlstrom earns her fourth overall All-America honor and fi rst in outdoor track and fi eld and is named an Academic All-American.

Swimmer Meghan Thiel is named the PL Scholar-Athlete of the Year and PL Championships Swimmer of the Meet for the second-consecutive year.

2007 – Women’s soccer’s Krystn Hodge is named the PL Scholar-Athlete of the Year and AU picks up four of fi ve PL major awards.

2008 – American’s fi eld hockey team wins its sixth consecutive Patriot League Regular Season and Tournament Championship and earns two All-America selections.

2009 – AU makes its second consecutive appearance in the NCAA Div. I Men’s Basketball Tournament after winning its second Patriot League Championship.

AU Highlights in the Patriot League

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American University head fi eld hockey coach Steve Jennings served as an assistant coach to the United States Women’s Field Hockey team at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The team, which was comprised entirely of fi rst-time olympians, completed pool play in fourth place with a record of one win, one loss and three draws. They fi nished in eighth place overall at the 2008 Olympic Games.

Jennings has also participated in the Olympics as an athlete, serving as the vice captain to the men’s fi eld hockey team at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

2008 Olympic Results

Argentina T, 2-2 Japan T, 1-1 Germany L, 2-4 New Zealand W, 4-1 Great Britain T, 0-0 Spain L, 3-2 OT2

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“The Olympic Games in Beijing were an incredible experience -- both as an opportunity to compete against the world’s best in the biggest arena sport has to offer and as a culmination of years of intense training and preparation. From the lighting of the Olympic torch in the Birds Nest to the atmosphere in the Olympic village to the daily chance to play and coach the game at its highest level, the games were a total thrill. While we did not leave China with a medal around our necks, an entire team without Olympic experience embraced the true spirit of the moment -- while other teams played it safe, we played to win -- each and every game. In the end, the team’s efforts made all of us, and hopefully an entire nation, proud.”

-- Steve Jennings

Dr. David Higgins, American University Team Physician and

member of the U.S. Olympic Committee medical staff

U.S. fi eld hockey coaching staff

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Steve Jennings has been a well-known fi gure in national and international fi eld hockey for two decades both as a coach and player, including serving as a coach on the 2008 United States Olympic Field Hockey Team.

Jennings is entering his 11th season as the head coach of AU’s women’s fi eld hockey program, where he has amassed a 132-63 (.679) career record. Under Jennings’ leadership, the Eagles have claimed an unprecedented six consecutive Patriot League Championships and have currently won 43 consecutive games against Patriot League opponents. Jennings has been named Patriot League Coach of the Year fi ve times, including each of the past four seasons.

Living the Olympic Dream

Prior to the 2008 AU fi eld hockey season, Jennings performed on fi eld hockey’s grandest stage – the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He served as assistant coach for the U.S. National Women’s Field Hockey team, which captured eighth place in

the event.

Jennings helped guide the U.S. team to a 6-0 record in winning the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Kazan, Russia. In the title match, the U.S. team defeated Belgium, 3-1, to clinch a berth to Beijing.

“Being involved in the Olympic team is such a tremendous honor – defi nitely a peak life experience that is hard to put into words,” Jennings said. “In the end, it meant getting a chance to see if you can be the absolute best and the power of being surrounded by people who have given literally everything they have to be there.”

International Coaching Experience

In addition to the Beijing Olympics, Jennings has assisted in two World Cups helping the U.S. in 2002 to a ninth place fi nish in Perth, Australia, and earning a sixth place fi nish in 2006 in Madrid, Spain. At the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jennings helped the U.S. earn a silver medal after falling to No. 2 world-ranked Argentina 4-2 in the title match. An international coaching career that began in 2000 has also seen him travel with the national program to Holland, Germany, New Zealand, India, Argentina, Chile, Japan, Bermuda, England and Italy.

In addition to his work as an assistant coach with the national team, Jennings holds a Level III coaching certifi cation – the highest level for fi eld hockey in the United States. In May

2008, he became the fi rst U.S. citizen to be awarded the title of FIH Coach – High Performance after an

FIH fi nals course held in conjunction with the Champions Trophy in Monchengladbach,

Germany.

2008: Another Patriot League Championship

The 2008 season was another stellar campaign for Jennings’

Eagles. AU claimed the Patriot League Championship with a

5-2 victory over Bucknell. The Eagles went on to defeat Lock Haven in the NCAA Play-In Game to earn a trip to the NCAA Tournament Round of 16, where they were

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Jennings’s Year-By-Year Record

Year Record Conf. Record Postseason 1999 8-8 1-4 --2000 10-7 1-4 --2001 7-10 4-3 --2002 9-9 4-3 --2003 17-4 6-0 NCAA Tournament2004 19-3 5-0 NCAA Elite Eight2005 20-2 5-0 NCAA Elite Eight2006 14-7 5-0 NCAA Tournament2007 16-5 5-0 NCAA Play-In Game2008 13-8 5-0 NCAA TournamentTotals: 133-63 41-14 6 Postseason App.

Career Highlights• 12 NFHCA All-America selections since 2003

• 28 Players named All-Region since 2003

• 6 consecutive years ranked in the national top-20 in both the coaches’ and RPI polls

• 5 NCAA tournament appearances in the last

6 years

• 2 NCAA Elite Eight appearances (2004, 2005)

• No. 4 national ranking in 2005

• 4 times in the past 6 years AU fi eld hockey has fi nished in the top fi ve of all D-I fi eld hockey GPAs

• 5 Patriot League Scholar-Athletes of the Year in the last 7 seasons

• 5 of the last 6 years AU has led the league in selections to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

• 118 Patriot League Academic Honor Roll selections since 2001

• Two-time NFHCA Regional Coach of the Year (2003, 2004)

• 2004 NFHCA Division I Coach of the Year

defeated by second-ranked Wake Forest. AU fi nished the season with a 13-8 record, including a perfect 5-0 in Patriot League play, the sixth straight-season that AU has marched through the Patriot League unscathed.

In addition to the team’s success, many of Jennings’ student-athletes took home individual hardware for their efforts during the 2008 season. Irene Schickhardt was named a Longstreth/NFHCA Division I First Team All-American and Christine Fingerhuth earned third team honors. Schickhardt and Anne-Meike De Wiljes were named the Patriot League Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, respectively, while Tatum Dyer was honored as the league’s Rookie of the Year. Five AU student-athletes were selected to All-Region Teams, including three to the First Team (Schickhardt, Fingerhuth, and De-Wiljes) and two to the Second Team (Kirstin Gebhart and Anne Van Erp).

Under Jennings’ leadership, the Eagles have also consistently performed well in the classroom. The 2008 season was no exception, as Jennings’ squad earned a 3.48 Fall GPA. As a team, the Eagles ranked fi fth in the country in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) National Academic Squad Rankings. Additionally, 15 American fi eld hockey student-athletes were honored to the NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad, while 17 earned spots on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, the most of any Patriot League fi eld hockey team.

Playing at the Highest Level

Jennings also knows about playing fi eld hockey himself. He was a member of the U.S. Men’s National Team from 1991 to 1999 and played in over 90 international test matches. He competed in two Pan American Games, winning the bronze in 1995 during the event held in Mar Del Plata, Argentina. Jennings also competed with the U.S. U-21 team at the 1989 Junior World Cup in Ipoh, Malaysia. The highlight of his playing career came in 1996 when he represented the United States in the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta where he served as the team’s vice captain.

Jennings is a native of Bethesda, Md., and attended Walter Johnson High School. He graduated from the University of Maryland in 1997 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.



Sarah Thorn Krombolz enters her ninth season with the American University fi eld hockey squad. After serving as the team’s assistant coach for six seasons, Krombolz was promoted to Associate Head Coach in 2007.

Krombolz has helped the Eagles to six consecutive Patriot League Championships and the program’s fi rst-ever NCAA Tournament win in 2004. Heading into the 2009 campaign, the Eagles have won 43 consecutive matches against Patriot League opponents.

In January 2008, she received her U.S. Field Hockey Association Level II Coaching Certifi cation.

Coaching Career

Building on her stellar playing career at the University of Iowa, Krombolz works

primarily with the defense and the goalkeepers,

helping to strengthen one of the nation’s top defensive units. Under her tutelage, Denise Infante, ‘08, garnered back-to-back All-American

honors before graduating in 2008.

In a memorable 2005 season, Krombolz helped American University’s defense rank seventh in the country in scoring defense, holding opponents to an average of 1.22 goals per game.

The 2005 team achieved nat iona l

rankings as high as fourth in the country, eventually fi nishing the season sixth.

Since joining the AU coaching staff in 2001, Krombolz continues to bring extensive knowledge and experience to the Jacobs Field turf. The 2008 summer marked the fourth year that Krombolz has directed her own camp through Revolution Camps. Currently, Krombolz runs the USFHA Futures Northern Virginia Site at American University, working as the head coach and site director. Krombolz has also been an assistant coach for two years with the Maryland High Performance Team.

Playing Career

As a four-year starter at Iowa, Krombolz was an All-America selection in 1999, a two time All-Region honoree (1998, 1999) and a three-time All-Big Ten selection. As a senior captain and the team’s co-MVP, Krombolz was named to the Big Ten All-Tournament Team on the way to leading her squad to the 1999 NCAA Final Four. The Hawkeyes went 9-0 overall and 5-0 in the Big Ten on their home turf at Grant Field in that season, just one win away from matching the perfect 10-0 record set in 1992.

sarah THORN KROMBOLZ

Associate Head Coach • 9th Season • Iowa, ‘01



Katie Ridd, a two-time NCAA National Champion and All-American at Wake Forest, is in her fi rst season as an assistant coach at American.

Ridd graduated from Wake Forest in 2004 after serving as a three-year starter for the ACC power. She was named First Team All-America in her senior season (2003). She also received First Team All-ACC recognition in both her junior and senior years. Wake Forest reached the NCAA Final Four in each of her four playing seasons in Winston-Salem (2000-03) as Ridd helped the Deamon Deacons to NCAA National Championships in 2002 and 2003.

“Katie’s experiences as a leader, winner and certainly as a two-time national champion will undoubtedly help take our program to another level,” commented Jennings. “Katie’s passion is contagious and her ability to relate to people will help her make the adjustment to our team a quick one. Everyone in the program is excited to welcome Katie as we are busy at work preparing for what we hope will be a standout year in 2009.”

Since graduation, Ridd has worked in sales and marketing at Unum in Charlotte, N.C. She also spent a year in New Zealand, where she played on a club fi eld hockey team. Recently, she has also been a fi eld hockey coach at Charlotte Country Day.

katieRIDDAssistant Coach

1st Season

Wake Forest, ‘04

Nate Franks begins his third season as an assistant coach at American after graduating from Princeton University in 2007.

While at Princeton, Franks worked as the team manager and videographer for three seasons (2003-05) before becoming the student assistant in 2006. Franks worked primarily with the goalies and the defensive unit each of the four years he was at Princeton.

While working with the Tigers, Princeton fi eld hockey captured three Ivy League Championships and posted a 26-2 conference record. The squad earned three NCAA Tournament berths, advancing to the Elite Eight in 2006 after upsetting Old Dominion in the fi rst round.

A competitor in the sport himself, Franks was a member of the United States National Team practice squad in the summer of 2002. He currently plays halfback for the Clontarf Hockey Club Men’s First XI in Dublin, Ireland, and is the only American ever to play for the club. In the spring of 2009 his Clontarf team won promotion to Leinster Division 1 after fi nishing with a 15-0-1 league record. Franks is also still active in the US Field Hockey Association Men’s High Performance Program, fi nishing second with the Mid-Atlantic team at the 2009 Men’s National Championships.

Franks received his USFHA Level II Coaching Certifi cation in June of 2008. He currently resides in Washington DC and Dublin, Ireland.

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3rd Season

Princeton, ‘07



• American will look to capture its seventh consecutive Patriot League Regular Season and Tournament Championship in 2009 while also seeking its sixth NCAA Tournament appearance in seven years.

• Christine Fingerhuth, a 2008 Third Team All-American, will lead the Eagles on the fi eld in 2009. Last season, Fingerhuth totaled 22 points on 10 goals and two assists while missing three games to play in the Junior Pan American Games where she was named the tournament’s MVP. Fingerhuth currently ranks 20th all-time at American with 49 career points.

• Two-time All-Patriot League selection Savannah Graybill will assist Fingerhuth in the attacking third. Graybill’s seven goals in 2008 ranked eighth in the Patriot League as she fi nished the season with 16 points. The senior’s 63 career points rank 15th in American history.

• In the midfi eld, 2008 Patriot League Rookie of the Year Tatum Dyer will look to improve upon her stellar freshman campaign. Dyer helped anchor a defense which recorded eight shutouts, fi fth most in the NCAA, and produced a conference best +1.10 goal margin.

• Kirstin Gebhart, an All-Region and All-Patriot League selection in 2008, will also star in the midfi eld in 2009. Gebhart recorded two goals last season, including one game-winner, while helping American to record the conference’s second lowest goals against average at 1.62.

• Senior Anne-Meike de Wiljes enters the 2009 campaign as the reigning Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year. The senior, who was also named First Team All-Region in 2008, recorded 16 points on three goals and 10 assists last year. De Wiljes will be at the center of a defense in 2009 which allowed just 34 goals all of last season and only 13 in the fi rst half.

• Anne van Erp, a 2008 All-Region and All-Patriot League selection, will join de Wiljes at the heart of American’s defense in 2009. Van Erp’s seven assists last season ranked ninth in the Patriot League as she added four goals to fi nish the year with 15 points.

• Senior Alyssa Poorman will see the bulk of the time in goal for the Eagles in 2009. Poorman posted a conference best seven shutouts in 2008 while earning her second straight All-Patriot League honor. She currently ranks seventh all-time at American with a .722 save percentage and her 1.50 goals against average is second best in school history.

2009 Season Outlook



2009 RosterNo. Name Pos. Year Hometown/High School 1 Savannah Graybill F Sr. Ephrata, Pa./Cocalico2 Rachel Carney M Sr. Los Gatos, Calif./Archbishop Mitty3 Emily Stovicek F Sr. Montgomery Village, Md./Poolesville4 Hannah Hennighausen D Jr. Chevy Chase, Md./Bethesda-Chevy Chase5 Carly Boyce D Sr. New Egypt, N.J./Allentown6 Shay Smith M Jr. Kensington, Md./Bethesda-Chevy Chase7 Anne-Meike de Wiljes D Sr. Hannover, Germany/Humboldtschule Hannover8 Tatum Dyer M So. Windham, N.H./Salem11 Kelsey Davis M/F Fr. Amaroo, Australia/Radford College (Australia)12 Natalie Ellenberger M So. Gaithersburg, Md./Quince Orchard13 Christine Fingerhuth F Jr. Santiago, Chile/Deutsche Schule Santiago14 Jaclyn Krizovensky D So. Collegeville, Pa./Archibishop John Carroll15 Kirstin Gebhart M Jr. Mount Joy, Pa./Donegal20 Melissa Casale F So. Lawrenceville, N.J./Lawrence22 Anne van Erp M/D Jr. Hilversum, Netherlands/ Gemeentelijk Gymnasium Hilversum23 Alli Baron F So. East Norriton, Pa./Academy of Notre Dame24 Shelby Storosh F Fr. Fairfax, Va./Fairfax 25 Jenn Bradley M Fr. Pequea, Pa./Penn Manor26 Sarah Millman M So. Center Valley, Pa./Southern Lehigh31 Lauren McHale D So. Willow Street, Pa./Lampeter-Strasburg35 Evan Fowler G So. Louisville, Ky./duPont Manual54 Alyssa Poorman G Sr. Doylestown, Pa./Central Bucks South64 Hannah Weitzman G Jr. Montclair, N.J./Montclair

Positional Breakdown

Forward ...................................Baron, Casale ............................................ Davis, Fingerhuth ..............................................Graybill, Storosh ...........................................................Stovicek

Midfi eld .................................Bradley, Carney ......................................................Davis, Dyer ....................................... Ellenberger, Gebhart .................................................Millman, Smith ............................................................van Erp Defense.................................Boyce, de Wiljes ............................Hennighausen, Krizovensky ..............................................McHale, van Erp Goaltender .......................... Fowler, Poorman ........................................................ Weitzman

Class Breakdown Seniors (‘09) ............................Boyce, Carney ............................................de Wiljes, Graybill .......................................... Poorman, Stovicek

Juniors (‘10) .................. Fingerhuth, Gebhart ......................................Hennighausen, Smith .......................................... van Erp, Weitzman

Sophomores (‘11) ...................Baron, Casale .............................................Dyer, Ellenberger ........................................ Fowler, Krizovensky ..............................................McHale, Millman

Freshman (‘12) ..................... Bradley, Davis ............................................................Storosh

Geographical Breakdown

International .........................Davis, de Wiljes .........................................Fingerhuth, van Erp California ............................................Carney Kentucky .............................................Fowler Maryland .............Ellenberger, Hennighausen ................................................Smith, Stovicek New Hampshire......................................Dyer New Jersey ............................. Boyce, Casale ........................................................ Weitzman Pennsylvania..........................Baron, Bradley ............................................. Gebhart, Graybill .......................................Krizovensky, McHale ........................................... Millman, PoormanVirginia ...............................................Storosh



2008: Appeared in all 21 games, including 20 starts … played at least 50 minutes in 11 games … recorded one shot on goal in American’s NCAA Tournament game against Wake Forest (11/15) … part of an AU defense that the led Patriot League with a 1.62 GAA … named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad for third consecutive season.

2007: Started all 21 games as part of an Eagle defense that allowed a Patriot League-leading 1.19 goals per game … recorded three shots, including one on goal … named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll with team-high 3.89 GPA … named a member of the NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad for second straight year.

2006: Played in 19 games as a freshman, starting four ... made her fi rst collegiate start against Pacifi c (8/27) ... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll ... earned a spot on the NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad.

High School: Four-year member of varsity fi eld hockey squad ... named MVP as a senior ... two-time Star Ledger First Team

All-Monmouth selection ... Asbury Park Press’ Monmouth County Player of the

Year in 2005 ... led Allentown to three straight Central New Jersey Group

II Championships (2003, 2004, 2005) ... a NFHCA Mid-Atlantic All-Regional All-American as a senior ... also a NFHCA Academic All-American in

2005 ... accumulated 12 goals, 15 assists and four defensive

saves in 19 games as a senior ... played two times in the USFHA

National Futures Tournament ... also competed in four straight National

Indoor Tournaments and three USFHA National Hockey Festivals as a member

of the Spirit Eagles ... recognized as 2006 Female Athlete of the Year by Allentown

High School ... member of National Honor Society.

carly BOYCE, #5Senior • Defense

New Egypt, N.J.AllentownMajor: Health Promotion

rachel CARNEY, #2Senior • Midfi eld

Los Gatos, Calif.Archbishop MittyMajor: International Relations

2008: Played in all 21 games, including 16 starts … scored fi rst two career goals (at Colgate on 10/11 and versus Colgate in Patriot League Semifi nals on 11/7) … played at least 40 minutes in 14 games … earned a spot on both Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad for third straight year.

2007: Played in all 21 games … put two of four shots on goal … named to both Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad for second straight year.

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anne-meike de WILJES, #7Senior • Defense

Hannover, GermanyHumboldtschule HannoverMajor: International Marketing and Entrepreneurship

2008: Named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year … also named First Team All-Mid-Atlantic and First Team All-Patriot League … earned Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week honors on Oct. 6 ... started all 21 games … played a team-high 1,425 minutes … played all 70 minutes in 20 of 21 games … team’s fourth-leading scorer with 16 points (three goals, 10 assists) … second on team in assists … had a team-high two defensive saves … netted a career-high three points against Northwestern (9/13) and Bucknell (10/18) ... named both Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and NFHCA Division I National Academic Honor Roll for third consecutive season.

2007: Earned Second Team All-Patriot League honors … named the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week on two occasions (10/8 and 10/29) … started all 21 games … team’s fi fth-leading scorer with 15 points (four goals, seven assists) … netted one game-winning goal in 4-0 win at Holy Cross (10/27) … named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll … named a member of the NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad for second straight year.

2006: Started in 20 games as a freshman … third on team with six assists … registered two assists in games against James Madison (9/22) and in Patriot League Championship versus Holy Cross (11/5) … earned a spot on both the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad.

High School: Was a member of the German U-16 national team … competed for the U-18 German national team in 2005 … played in test matches against Holland, France, Poland and England … helped her club team capture the Regional-National Indoor Championship … competed with the U-21 German squad in 2006 … also played hockey in New Zealand for one year while attending high school as part of a study abroad program.

savannah GRAYBILL, #1Senior • Forward

Ephrata, Pa.CocalicoMajor: Journalism

2008: Earned Second Team All-Patriot League honors for second consecutive season … started all 21 games for second consecutive season … third on team with seven goals and 16 points … scored three game-winning goals (at Colgate, versus Bucknell and against Colgate), second most on team … had a season-high three points (one goal, one assist) in 5-2 win over Northwestern (9/13) … fi nished season with 63 career points, 15th in program history … named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll for third-straight year … earned a spot on NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad for third consecutive season.

2007: Named Second Team All-Patriot League … Started all 21 games … had a breakout year, tying as team’s second-leading scorer

with 28 points … scored a team-high 13 goals … had team-high four game-winning goals (versus Northeastern, Ohio State, Colgate and Lehigh) …

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2008 Maryland Thundersticks team that competed at the Women’s National Championship.

2006: Played in 20 games as a freshman, starting in 15 ... was fi fth on the team in points with 19 (eight goals, three assists) ... named Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week two times (8/28, 9/25) ... scored two goals in her collegiate debut at California (8/6) ... named to the 2006 Patriot League Academic Honor Roll ... earned a spot on the NFHCA National Academic Squad.

High School: Three-year member of varsity fi eld hockey team ... two-time Lancaster Lebanon Section 2 First Team All-Star ... leading scorer in her section as both a junior and senior ... Second Team All-State selection as a junior ... earned Lancaster Lebanon All-League honors for two straight seasons ... named to 2004 All-State All-Academic team ... also captained basketball and track teams ... member of Student Government and National Honor Society.

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alyssa POORMAN, #54Senior • Goalkeeper

Doylestown, Pa.Central Bucks SouthMajor: Environmental Studies

2008: Named All-Patriot League Second Team for second consecutive season … earned fi ve Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week honors (9/2, 9/22, 10/6, 10/20 and 10/27) … posted a 13-8 record with seven shutouts … recorded three consecutive shutouts against Holy Cross (10/4), La Salle (10/5) and Colgate (10/11) ... accumulated a career-high 91 saves and .734 save percentage … averaged 1.63 goals-against … recorded season-high 11 saves at Princeton (11/2) … allowed four goals in seven total games versus Patriot League opponents.

2007: Named All-Patriot League Second Team … started all 21 games in goal … 14-4 record with six shutouts … played 1503:12 minutes, the second-highest single-season total by a goaltender in team history … made 67 saves and recorded a .720 save percentage … career-best 1.21 goals-against average … All-Patriot League Academic Honor Roll selection.

2006: Played in four games as a freshman ... appeared in her fi rst collegiate game against Pacifi c (8/27) ... made her fi rst career start and earned her fi rst win against Lafayette (10/14) ... registered a season-high eight saves against Lehigh (10/21).

High School: Two-year member of the varsity fi eld hockey team ... registered six shutouts, an .844 save percentage and tallied 133 saves in her senior season ... her 134 saves in 2004 set a school record ... had a school-record nine shutouts as a junior ... also tallied a .890 save percentage ... earned All-League Honorable Mention honors ... holds the Central Bucks South records for shutouts in a career (15) and saves in a career (267) ... member of Xcalibur fi eld hockey club team ... backstopped Xcalibur to the 2005 Big Apple Outdoor Tournament championship ... played varsity lacrosse for three seasons ... earned P r e s i d e n t i a l Academic Award ... member of the National Honor Society.

emily STOVICEK, #3Senior • Forward/Midfi eld

Montgomery Village, Md.PoolesvilleMajor: Business AdministrationMinor: Communications

2008: Named Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. 2 … appeared in all 21 games and made her fi rst career start at Colgate (10/11) … scored a career-high three points (one goal, one assist) in 4-0 win versus New Hampshire (8/30) … scored three goals on eight total shots … named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad for third consecutive season.

2007: Saw action in 17 games … had a .750 shot percentage, scoring three goals on four shots … named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll … also named a member of the NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad for second straight year.

2006: Played in one game as a freshman, making her collegiate debut against Michigan State (9/2) ... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll ... earned a spot on the NFHCA National Academic Squad.

High School: Two-year member of varsity fi eld hockey team ... helped lead the Falcons to the Maryland 1A Regional Championship in 2005 ... earned First Team All-Gazette and Examiner Second Team All-League in 2005 ... was named to the Montgomery County Coaches All-County First Team as a senior and earned Second Team honors as a junior ... led the team in scoring as a senior and was second in scoring in her junior season ... helped Falcons to Maryland State Championship in 2002 and to the state fi nals in 2003 and 2004 ... three-year participant of USFHA Futures ... four-year member of Capitol Pegasus club team ... also played varsity basketball and lacrosse ... member of National Honor Society ... was Senior C l a s s President.

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christine FINGERHUTH, #13Junior • Forward

Santiago, ChileDeutsche Schule SantiagoMajor: Business AdministrationMinor: German

2008: Named Longstreth/NFHCA Division I Third Team All-America … also named Patriot League Tournament Most Valuable Player, First Team All-Mid-Atlantic and All-Patriot League First Team … helped the Chilean Junior National Team to a silver medal at the Junior Pan American Games and was named the tournament’s MVP ... appeared in 18 games, making 17 starts … ranked second on the team with 22 points (10 goals, two assists) … team’s second-leading goal scorer with 10 … recorded game winning goal on Aug. 30 versus New Hampshire … season-high four points (two goals) in 5-2 win over Northwestern (9/13) … Patriot League Academic Honor Roll selection.

2007: Earned Second Team All-Mid-Atlantic Region honors … played in all 21 games, starting 20 … team’s second-leading goal scorer with 11 … ranked fourth on the team with 27 points (11 goals, fi ve assists) … put 20 of 39 shots on goal … scored game-winning goal in 3-0 win versus Kent State (9/15) … scored two goals in wins over Kent State (9/15), Lafayette (10/13) and Towson (10/17).

High School: Member of the Manquehue Club fi eld hockey team for 10 years ... led the Manquehue Club A Team in goals for four straight years (2003-2006) ... earned a spot on the Junior National Team, participating in the Four Nations Junior Tournament held in Santiago, Chile ... voted the best Junior Hockey Player for the Manquehue Club in 2001 and 2004 ... two-time recipient of the National and International Sport Merit Award (2004, 05) ... earned “Manquehue Spirit” recognition in 2006 ... awarded the diploma in recognition for outstanding performances in sports in her fi nal season.

kirstin GEBHART, #15Junior • Midfi eld

Mount Joy, Pa.DonegalMajor: Art History

2008: Second Team All-Mid-Atlantic Region selection … also named All-Patriot League Second Team … started all 21 games … played all 70 minutes in nine games … scored two goals … registered game-winning goal versus Albany (8/31) …earned both Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad selections for second straight year.

2007: Started all 21 games … scored fi ve goals on 11 shots for 10 points … netted game-winning goals against Colgate (9/29) and Lafayette (11/3) … named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll … NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad selection.

High School: Four-year member of the varsity fi eld hockey team ... earned Second Team All-State honors ... First Team L-L League All-Star ... selected to the L-L League Academic All-Star squad ... earned a spot on the Pennsylvania State All-Academic squad and the National Academic team ... member of the National Honor Society ... also participated in track and fi eld and softball.

Year GP-GS G A P Sh Sh% SOG SOG% GWG DSV2007 21-20 11 5 27 39 .282 20 .513 1 02008 18-17 10 2 22 51 .196 27 .529 1 0TOTAL 39-37 21 7 49 90 .233 47 .522 2 0


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hannah HENNIGHAUSEN, #4

Junior • Defense

Chevy Chase, Md.Bethesda-Chevy ChaseMajor: Business AdministrationMinor: German

2008: Made fi ve appearances … named to the NFHCA Division I Academic Squad and All-Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

2007: Saw action in four games on defense.

High School: Two-year varsity letterwinner of the fi eld hockey squad ... defender on B-CC’s State 3A runner-up team in 2006 ... high school captured state championship in her junior season (2005) ... named First Team All-County in 2006 ... awarded First Team All-State in 2006 ... member of Operation Smile ... participated in the Chamber Choir.

shay SMITH, #6Junior • Midfi eld

Kensington, Md.Bethesda-Chevy ChaseMajor: Health Promotion

2008: Appeared in 16 games, including fi ve starts … made fi rst career start against New Hampshire (8/30) … recorded one shot versus Towson (10/19).

2007: Played in nine games … scored fi rst-career goal in 7-0 win at Northwestern (9/16).

High School: Four-year member of the varsity fi eld hockey team ... captain and center midfi elder of B-CC’s State 3A Runnerup team in 2006 ... named to the All-State First Team ... earned All-Examiner First Team and All-Gazette First Team ... Washington Post All-Extra First Team and Coaches’ All-County First Team ... participated in the Maryland Senior All-Star Game ... B-CC Most Valuable Offensive Player Award ... NFHCA South Region Team ... Academic All-American ... three-year president of Operation Smile ... participated in “Hockey for Hurricane Relief,” fund-raising for a New Orleans high school ... member of the National Honor Society ... also competed in lacrosse and track and fi eld.


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anne van ERP, #22Junior • Midfi eld/Defense

Hilversum, NetherlandsGemeentelijk Gymnasium HilversumMajor: BiologyMinor: Mathematics

2008: Named All-Mid-Atlantic Region Second Team and All-Patriot League Second Team … earned Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week honors on Sept. 2 … ranked third on the team with seven assists … scored four goals, fourth most on squad, on 16 shots … totaled 15 points … started all 21 games for second straight season … played all 70 minutes in 14 games … career-high three points (one goal, one assist) in 5-1 win over Colgate (11/7) in Patriot League Semifi nals … named both Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad for second consecutive season.

2007: Started all 21 games and recorded one assist … put all four shots taken on goal … named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll … member of the NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad.

High School: Selected for Regional District Qualifi cation Rounds two consecutive seasons (2004, 2005) ... team won the indoor championship in 2005 ... double championship (indoor and outdoor) in 2006 ... member of the youth administration for the tennis club Hoogerheidi in Holland ... participated in the Pan European Exchange Project in Svendborg, Denmark ... member of the festival commission at Gymnasium Hilversum

... took part in World Leadership Training in Bergen, Holland.

hannah WEITZMAN, #64Junior • Goalkeeper

Montclair, N.J.MontclairMajor: Visual Media

2008: Played three games in goal, recording 57 minutes of action … allowed only one goal for a 1.24 goals against average … did not allow a goal in appearances at Lehigh (10/31) and versus Colgate in the Patriot League Semifi nals (11/7).

2007: Saw action in two games in goal … made three saves and did not allow a goal … named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll … member of the NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad.

High School: Two-year varsity starter on the fi eld hockey squad ... earned First Team All-Essex County in 2006 ... participated in the NJFHCA Senior All-Star Game (2006) ... awarded First Team All League as a senior (Northeast Jersey Field Hockey League) ... voted the Most Improved Player in 2003 and the Unsung Hero Award in 2004 ... participated in the USFHA Futures and the USFHA National Hockey Festival ... was also a member of the lacrosse team.

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Year GP-GS G A P Sh Sh% SOG SOG% GWG DSV2007 21-21 0 1 1 4 .000 4 1.000 0 02008 21-21 4 7 15 16 .250 8 .500 0 1TOTAL 42-42 4 8 16 20 .200 12 .600 0 1

Year GP_GS Min. GA GAA Svs. Save% W L Sho2007 2-0 26:30 0 0.00 3 1.000 0 0 02008 3-0 56:34 1 1.24 3 .750 0 0 0TOTAL 5-0 83:04 1 0.843 6 .857 0 0 0

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alli BARON, #23Sophomore • Forward

East Norriton, Pa.Academy of Notre DameMajor: Journalism

2008: Appeared in 20 games … recorded fi rst career goal in 6-0 victory at Lehigh (10/31) while playing a season-high 46 minutes ... saw at least 40 minutes of action in fi ve games.

High School: Played three years of varsity fi eld hockey at the Academy of Notre Dame … captain as a senior … was a First Team All-Inter-Academic League and First Team All-Main Line Times as a junior and a senior … part of three league championships … member of the Mystx Field Hockey Club (2000-2007) … earned two gold medals at USFHA National Indoor Tournament in ’06 and ’07 … won gold medals at USFHA National Hockey Festival in ’05 and ’06 … played with Mystx Elite team at Hockey Fest in Australia and earned a silver medal in club competition in Argentina in 2005 … four-year participant in USFHA Futures Program … three-year Keystone State Game participant.

Year GP-GS G A P Sh Sh% SOG SOG% GWG DSV2008 20-0 1 0 2 6 .167 3 .500 0 0TOTAL 20-0 1 0 2 6 .167 3 .500 0 0

melissa CASALE, #20Sophomore • Forward

Lawrenceville, N.J.LawrenceMajor: Health Promotion

2008: Appeared in 13 games … scored fi rst career goal in Patriot League Semifi nals versus Colgate (11/7) … attempted six shots, four of which were on goal … played a career-high 44 minutes in 2-0 win at Colgate (10/11) … earned spot on Patriot League Academic Honor Roll … member of NFHCA Division I Academic Squad.

High School: Earned four varsity letters in both fi eld hockey and softball at Lawrence High School … two-time captain in fi eld hockey, senior captain in softball … captained club team, Spirit Eagles, for two seasons … three-time Central Jersey Field Hockey Coaches’ Association First Team selection … named to Trenton Times First Team All-Area and Colonial Valley All-Conference … Star Ledger All-State Third Team … Lawrence High School Field Hockey and World Camp MVP as a senior … Lawrence Gazette Athlete of the Month … Trentonian Mercer County Athletic Achievement Award … Trenton Times and Trentonian All-Conference Honorable Mention in softball … President of Student Council … member of National Honor Society and Pricipal’s Leadership Team … Rotary Club Honoree Top-10 in Class.


tatum DYER, #8Sophomore • Midfi eld

Windham, N.H.SalemMajor: Business Administration

2008: Named Patriot League Rookie of the Year … also named All-Patriot League Second Team … named Patriot League Rookie of the Week on fi ve different occasions (9/15, 9/22, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27) … started all 21 games … played 1,413 minutes, third most on team … competed all 70 minutes in 16 of 21 games … helped stabilize a defensive unit that allowed only 1.62 goals per game … recorded a defensive save in 3-1 win over Lafayette (10/25).

High School: Played fi eld hockey and lacrosse at Salem High School … named varsity fi eld hockey MVP as a junior and a senior … No. 1 Varsity Magazine ranking as a junior… second-ranked Varsity Magazine ranking as a senior … fi rst team all-state as a junior and senior … regional All-American … National Field Hockey academic squad … team MVP in lacrosse as a sophomore … NHIAA Scholar Athlete Award winner … National Technical Honor Society member … DECCA Club and Spanish Club participant.




natalie ELLENBERGER, #12

Sophomore • Midfi eld

Gaithersburg, Md.Quince OrchardMajor: Health Promotion

2008: Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week on Sept. 2 … appeared in 20 games … scored three goals on seven shots … team-leading .429 shot percentage … recorded four assists, fourth-most on team … 10 total points … scored fi rst-career goal in season opening game versus New Hampshire (8/30) … recorded career-high two assists in 3-0 victory over La Salle (10/5) … named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and NFHCA Division I Academic Squad.

High School: Played four years of varsity fi eld hockey and lacrosse at Quince Orchard High School … was a four-year starter in FH … named a captain as a senior … AAU Junior Olympic selection as a junior … All-Met Second Team pick … named to the National Futures Championship … led team to 4A Maryland State Championship …named to Montgomery County FH Coaches All-County First Team … received the MPSSAA Regional Championship Award … Quince Orchard Coaches Award … four-year Scholar-Athlete Award winner … three-time regional champions … four-time division champions … twice named to the All-Gazette team … three-time captain and four-year starter in lacrosse … named to the 2005 and 2006 Gazette, D.C. Examiner, 4A West Division and all-county fi rst teams … participated in leadership class … four-year member of the honor roll.


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mber of the honor roll.

r GP-GS G A P Sh Sh% SOG SOG% GWG DSV8 20-0 3 4 10 7 429 5 714 0 0

evan FOWLER, #35Sophomore • Goalkeeper

Louisville, Ky.duPont ManualMajor: International Relations

2008: Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll ... did not appear in game action.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in fi eld hockey at DuPont Manual … team captain as a senior … won the 110% award … freshman team MVP and captain in 2004 … a pool winner at the 2007 National Hockey Festival … a National Merit Finalist in 2008 … won Gold Key for Scholastics in ceramics (2007, 08) and portfolio (2008) … took third at the Regional Art Exhibition in sculpture (2006) … Kentucky Music Teachers Association Distinguished Ranking in piano … four-year member of Beta Club.

Year GP_GS Min. GA GAA Svs. Save% W L Sho2008 0-0 0:00 0 0.00 0 .000 0 0 0TOTAL 0-0 0:00 0 0.00 0 .000 0 0 0

jaclyn KRIZOVENSKY, #14

Sophomore • Defense

Collegeville, Pa.Archbishop John CarrollMajor: International Relations

2008: Appeared in two games … made fi rst career appearance in 4-0 win over Holy Cross (10/4) … also saw action in victory at Lehigh (10/31).

High School: Four-year member of the fi eld hockey and swim teams and played one season of lacrosse at Archbishop John Carroll … earned three letters in fi eld hockey and three in swimming … won the Coach’s Award in FH as a senior … named to All-Catholic and All-Delco honorable mention teams … earned Main Line Life Second Team and Main Line Times All-Stars Honorable Mention … won Unsung Hero Award as a junior … three-time Catholic League Champions … played in one National Indoor Tournament and three USFHA National Hockey Festivals with the Newton Cougars and Viper Field Hockey Club … selected to Keystone State Games … top-10 percent of class all four years … AP and an Archdiocesan Scholar … member of National Honor Society, Student Council, and Emergency Response Team … served as newspaper editor.




lauren McHALE, #31Sophomore • Defense

Willow Street, Pa.Lampeter-StrasburgMajor: Biology

2008: Made one appearance against Colgate (11/7) in the Patriot League Semifi nals.

High School: A three-sport athlete in fi eld hockey, softball and basketball at Lampeter-Strasburg High School … earned eight varsity letters … all-state honorable mention and team MVP in FH as a senior … First Team All-Star Lancaster-Lebanon League (2006, 2007) … Lancaster-Lebanon League Second Team and second highest scorer in 2005 … named to NFHCA High School Academic Squad and the Pennsylvania All-State Academic Team … was a three-time Lancaster-Lebanon League all-star in softball … holds the school record for most at bats, home runs and RBI in a season … member of the Distinguished Honor Roll … editor of the yearbook … president of National Honor Society … was a student tutor and mentor.


sarah MILLMANSophomore • Defense

Center Valley, Pa.Southern LehighMajor: Biochemistry

2008: Appeared in nine games … recorded one shot on goal versus La Salle (10/5) … named Patriot League Academic Honor Roll … NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad selection.

High School: Was a four-sport athlete at Southern Lehigh … earned varsity letters in fi eld hockey (4), soccer (4), swimming (1) and track (1) … was a four-year starter in FH and a senior captain … team won three Colonial League Championships … FH District XI Finalist (2007) … Team MVP as a senior and First Team All-Colonial League Defender as a senior … First Team All-PIAA as a senior … president of National Honor Society … Student Council Vice-President … member of the Key Club and Youth Group.

Year GP-GS G A P Sh Sh% SOG SOG% GWG DSV2008 9-0 0 0 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0 0TOTAL 9-0 0 0 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0 0

jenn BRADLEY, #25Freshman • Midfi eld

Pequea, Pa.Penn ManorMajor: Health Promotion

High School: First Team All-America ... participated in the Junior Olympics … three-year member of the Penn Manor varsity fi eld hockey squad … led team to state championship in 2008 and State fi nals in 2007 … two-time First Team All-State selection … two-time all-league … three year league all-star and section all-star … also was a four year member of the varsity lacrosse team … member of the National Academic Squad and All-State Academic Squad ... two year National Honor Society member … recipient of German 3 and 4 Award.

kelsey DAVIS, #11Freshman • Midfi eld/Forward

Amaroo, AustraliaRadford College (Australia)Major: International RelationsMinor: French

High School: Named 2008 Radford College Sportswoman of the Year ... two-year captain ... seven-time participant in the Australian National Championships ... helped her team to a fourth-place fi nish at the 2008 U-18 Australian National Championships ... led her club team in scoring in 2008 ... also competed in track at Radford College ... member of the 2005 4x400m national championship relay team.

shelby STOROSH, #24Freshman • Forward

Fairfax, Va.FairfaxMajor: Business Administration

High School: All-State Honorable Mention as a senior … named a Digital Sport High School Player to Watch … 2008 First Team All-Region and First Team All-District … two-time Concord District Tournament Player … 2006 Fairfax Field Hockey Team Player Award … two year member of the swim and dive team … three-time recipient of the Athletic Scholar Award.



Why I Chose American:

“I was looking for a school with a great broadcast journalism program that had a fi eld hockey team capable of competing for a national championship.”

Savannah Graybill, ‘10 Ephrata, Pa. Journalism

“I wanted to stay close to home while also playing fi eld hockey for one of the best programs in the country.” Shay Smith, ‘11 Kensington, Md. Health Promotion

My Favorite Quote From Head Coach Steve Jennings:

“Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.” Kirstin Gebhart,11 Mount Joy, Pa. Art History

“You need to develop a swagger.” Evan Fowler, ‘12 Louisville, Ky. International Relations

“There are too many to list because he inspires us everyday.” Jaclyn Krizovensky, ‘12 Collegeville, Pa. International Relations

One Thing Most People Don’t Know About Me:

“I climbed the Great Wall of China.” Carly Boyce, ‘10 New Egypt, N.J. Health Promotion

“I used to be a fi gure skater.” Alli Baron, ‘12 East Norriton, Pa. Journalism

Three People I Would Like To Have Dinner With:

“President Barack Obama, Albert Einstein and Roger Federer.” Anne van Erp, ‘11 Hilversum, Netherlands Biology

“Anne Frank, Johnny Depp and Zeus.” Anne-Meike de Wiljes, ‘10 Hannover, Germany International Marketing

Meet the Eagles

Savannah Graybill, ‘10Savannah Graybill, ‘10

Tatum Dyer, ‘12Tatum Dyer, ‘12

Carly Boyce, ‘10Carly Boyce, ‘10



• American won its sixth consecutive Patriot League Regular Season and Tournament Championship in 2008 and advanced to the NCAA Tournament. The Eagles defeated Lock Haven, 2-0, in the NCAA Tournament Play-in Game before falling to second-ranked Wake Forest in the fi rst round. The Eagles fi nished their season with an overall record of 13-8 and ranked 13th in the RPI and 18th in the coaches poll.

• The Eagles fi nished the season with an unblemished 5-0 mark in Patriot League play and extended its win streak against conference opponents to 43 games with two victories in the Patriot League Tournament.

• Senior Irene Schickhardt became American’s fourth student-athlete to garner Longstreth/NFHCA First Team All-America honors and the fi fth to be named Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year. She fi nished her career ranked second in program history in points (142) and third in both goals (50) and assists (42). Schickhardt was also named the PL Offensive Player of the Year and earned First Team All-Mid-Atlantic Region and All-Patriot League selections in each of her last three seasons at American. She was also named Third Team All-America in 2006.

• Sophomore Christine Fingerhuth was a Third Team All-America selection after fi nishing the season with 22 points on 10 goals and two assists. The Patriot League Tournament’s Most Valuable Player was also named First Team All-Mid-Atlantic Region and All-Patriot League First Team.

• Junior Anne-Meike De Wiljes was named the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year as well as First Team All-Mid-Atlantic Region and All-PL First Team. She contributed 16 points on the season (three goals, 10 assists).

• Sophomores Kirstin Gebhart and Anne van Erp each earned All-Mid-Atlantic Region Second Team Honors after playing signifi cant roles for the Eagles. Both were named All-Patriot League Second Team, joining teammates Tatum Dyer, Savannah Graybill and Alyssa Poorman on the All-PL teams.

• In addition to earning All-PL honors, Dyer was named the Patriot League Rookie of the Year. She started in all 21 games for the Eagles, accumulating the third most minutes on the squad.

• Head Coach Steve Jennings earned his fi fth Patriot League Coach of the Year award. Jennings has captured the award in each of the last four seasons.

• 17 Eagles were named to the PL Academic Honor Roll, the most of any Patriot League fi eld hockey squad. As a team, American accumulated a fall 2008 GPA of 3.48.

• 15 student-athletes were selected to the NFHCA Division I National Academic Honor Squad. The Eagles ranked fi fth among Division I fi eld hockey programs in the nation in team GPA.

2008 Season Review



Irene SchickhardtFirst Team All-American

First Team All-Mid-Atlantic RegionPatriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Patriot League Offensive Player of the YearFirst Team All-Patriot League

Christine FingerhuthThird Team All-American

First Team All-Mid-Atlantic RegionPatriot League Tournament MVP

First Team All-Patriot League

Anne-Meike de WiljesFirst Team All-Mid-Atlantic Region

Patriot League Defensive Player of the YearFirst Team All-Patriot League

Kirstin GebhartSecond Team All-Mid-Atlantic Region

Second Team All-Patriot League

Anne van ErpSecond Team All-Mid-Atlantic Region


Tatum DyerPatriot League Rookie of the Year


Savannah GraybillSecond Team All-Patriot League

Alyssa PoormanSecond Team All-Patriot League

NFHCA National Academic Squad Carly Boyce Rachel Carney Melissa Casale Anne-Meike de Wiljes Natalie Ellenberger Evan Fowler Kirstin Gebhart Savannah Graybill Hannah Hennighausen Sarah Millman Jesika Pufnock Irene Schickhardt Emily Stovicek Katie Turner

Anne van Erp

Patriot League Academic Honor Roll Carly Boyce Rachel Carney Melissa Casale Anne-Meike de Wiljes Natalie Ellenberger Christine Fingerhuth Evan Fowler Kirstin Gebhart Savannah Graybill Hannah Hennighausen Megan Henry Sarah Millman Jesika Pufnock Irene Schickhardt Emily Stovicek Katie Turner

Anne van Erp

2008 Honors and Awards2008 Patriot LeagueStandings

2008 Patriot League& NCAA Rankings

Conference OverallTeam W L Pct W L PctAmerican* 5 0 1.000 13 8 .619Lafayette 4 1 .800 12 7 .632Bucknell 2 3 .400 11 8 .579Colgate 2 3 .400 9 9 .500Holy Cross 2 3 .400 7 11 .389Lehigh 0 5 .000 3 14 .176

* - Patriot League Tournament Champion

Patriot League Team RankingsCategory Rank No.Scoring Average 1 2.72Scoring Margin 1 +1.10Shutouts 1 8Goals Against 2 1.62Goals Scored 1 57Assists 2 41

Patriot League Individual RankingsCategory Player Rank No.Points Irene Schickhardt 1 45 Christine Fingerhuth 8 22Goals Irene Schickhardt 1 17 Christine Fingerhuth 5 10 Savannah Graybill 8 7Assists Irene Schickhardt 4 11 Anne-Meike De Wiljes 5 10 Anne van Erp 9 7Shutouts Alyssa Poorman 1 7GAA Alyssa Poorman 2 1.63Save % Alyssa Poorman 2 .734

NCAA Team RankingsCategory Rank No.Scoring Average 19 2.72Scoring Margin 20 +1.10Goals 20 2.71Assists 30 1.95Shutouts 5 8Save % 27 .734Win % 27 .619

NCAA Individual RankingsCategory Player Rank No.PPG Irene Schickhardt 15 2.14GPG Irene Schickhardt 24 0.81GAA Alyssa Poorman 25 1.63Save % Alyssa Poorman 28 .734

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Overall: 13-8 Conference: 5-0 Home: 10-2 Away: 2-5 Neutral: 1-1Date Opponent Score Rec. Conf. Rec. Attend Goals

8/30 New Hampshire ! W, 4-0 1-0-0 0-0-0 353 Fingerhuth, Stovicek, Schickhardt, Ellenberger

8/31 #19 Albany ! W, 2-0 2-0-0 0-0-0 212 Gebhart, Stovicek

9/5 at #5 Iowa L, 1-4 2-1-0 0-0-0 219 Graybill

9/6 vs #12 Duke L, 1-3 2-2-0 0-0-0 109 Fingerhuth

9/13 vs Northwestern W, 5-2 3-2-0 0-0-0 55 Schickhardt, Fingerhuth (2), Graybill, de Wiljes

9/17 at #2 Maryland L, 1-2 3-3-0 0-0-0 136 Fingerhuth

9/21 #7 James Madison L, 0-1 3-4-0 0-0-0 257 --

9/26 Richmond L, 1-2 3-5-0 0-0-0 212 Graybill

10/4 HOLY CROSS * W, 4-0 4-5-0 1-0-0 513 Schickhardt (3), Fingerhuth

10/5 LaSalle W, 3-0 5-5-0 1-0-0 265 Schickhardt (2), Pufnock

10/11 at Colgate * W, 2-0 6-5-0 2-0-0 106 Graybill, Carney

10/12 at #2 Syracuse L, 1-3 6-6-0 2-0-0 176 Schickhardt

10/18 Bucknell * W, 4-0 7-6-0 3-0-0 248 Schickhardt (2), de Wiljes, Fingerhuth

10/19 Towson W, 4-1 8-6-0 3-0-0 184 Schickhardt (2), Fingerhuth, Henry

10/25 Lafayette * W, 3-1 9-6-0 4-0-0 244 van Erp, Schickhardt, Fingerhuth

10/31 at Lehigh * W, 6-0 10-6-0 5-0-0 156 Schickhardt, van Erp, Gebhart,

Graybill, Ellenberger, Baron

11/2 at #11 Princeton L, 2-5 10-7-0 5-0-0 150 Stovicek, Henry

11/7 Colgate % W, 5-1 11-7-0 5-0-0 366 Graybill, van Erp, Schickhardt,

Carney, Casale

11/8 Bucknell % W, 5-2 12-7-0 5-0-0 613 Ellenberger, Fingerhuth, Graybill,

Henry, van Erp

11/11 Lock Haven & W, 2-0 13-7-0 5-0-0 76 Schickhardt (2)

11/15 at #3 Wake Forest $ L, 1-7 13-8-0 5-0-0 198 de Wiljes

* - Patriot League Match

% - Patriot League Tournament

& - NCAA Play-In Game

$ - NCAA Tournament

! - American Invitational

2008 Results

Attend. Dates Total Avg.Total 21 4,848 231Home 12 3,543 295Away 7 1,141 163Neutral 2 164 82



Overall StatisticsOverall: 13-8 Conference: 5-0 Home: 10-2 Away: 2-5 Neutral: 1-1

|---------------------------------------ATTACK---------------------------------------|No. Name GP-GS Min G A Pts Sh Shot% SOG SOG% GW PS-ATT DSV

9 Schickhardt, Irene 21-20 869 17 11 45 77 .221 42 .545 8 0-0 0

13 Fingerhuth,Christine 18-17 853 10 2 22 51 .196 27 .529 1 0-0 0

1 Graybill, Savannah 21-21 973 7 2 16 34 .206 22 .647 3 0-0 0

7 de Wiljes, Anne-Meike 21-21 1425 3 10 16 28 .107 15 .536 0 1-2 2

22 van Erp, Anne 21-21 1392 4 7 15 16 .250 8 .500 0 0-0 1

12 Ellenberger, Natalie 20-0 621 3 4 10 7 .429 5 .714 0 0-0 0

21 Henry, Megan 21-4 704 3 1 7 10 .300 8 .800 0 0-0 0

3 Stovicek, Emily 21-1 443 3 1 7 8 .375 5 .625 0 0-0 0

11 Pufnock, Jesika 21-21 1142 1 3 5 18 .056 7 .389 0 0-0 0

2 Carney, Rachel 21-16 842 2 0 4 9 .222 4 .444 0 0-0 0

15 Gebhart, Kirstin 21-21 1243 2 0 4 8 .250 3 .375 1 0-0 0

23 Baron, Allison 20-0 432 1 0 2 6 .167 3 .500 0 0-0 0

20 Casale, Melissa 13-0 210 1 0 2 6 .167 4 .667 0 0-0 0

26 Millman, Sarah 9-0 54 0 0 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0 0-0 0

6 Smith, Shay 16-5 411 0 0 0 1 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0

5 Boyce, Carly 21-20 1013 0 0 0 1 .000 1 1.000 0 0-0 0

64 Weitzman, Hannah 3-0 57 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0

54 Poorman, Alyssa 21-21 1414 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0

31 McHale, Lauren 1-0 4 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0

16 Turner, Katie 19-1 592 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0

14 Krizovensky, Jaclyn 2-0 10 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0

8 Dyer, Tatum 21-21 1413 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 1

4 Hennighausen, Hannah 5-0 27 0 0 0 0 .000 0 .000 0 0-0 0

Total 21 16144 57 41 155 281 .203 155 .552 13 1-2 4

Opponents 21 16144 34 29 97 209 .163 131 .627 8 0-1 3

|-------Goal Average-------| |----Saves----| |------------------Record-----------------| ShotsNo. Name GP-GS Min GA Avg Saves Pct W L T Sho Faced

64 Weitzman, Hannah 3-0 56:34 1 1.24 3 .750 0 0 0 0 7

54 Poorman, Alyssa 21-21 1413:26 33 1.63 91 .734 13 8 0 7 201

TEAM 0:00 0 0.00 0 .000 0 0 0 1 0

Total 21 1470:00 34 1.62 94 .734 13 8 0 8 208

Opponents 21 1470:00 57 2.71 98 .632 8 13 0 1 276

2008 Statistics

GOALS BY PERIOD 1st 2nd TotalAmerican 28 29 57Opponents 13 21 34

SHOTS BY PERIOD 1st 2nd TotalAmerican 127 154 281Opponents 97 112 209

SAVES BY PERIOD 1st 2nd TotalAmerican 49 45 94Opponents 41 57 98

PENALTY CORNERS 1st 2nd TotalAmerican 50 77 127Opponents 43 61 104

ATTENDANCE SUMMARY AU OPPTotal 3543 1141Dates / Avg Per Date 12 / 295 7 / 163Neutral Site / Avg 2 / 82


6 Straight Patriot League Championships4040

First Team All-AmericaIrene Schickhardt ......................2008Denise Infante ...........................2007Javiera Villagra ................2004, 2005Stacey Siu-Butt ..........................1996

Second Team All-AmericaCamila Infante .......2004, 2005, 2006Denise Infante ...........................2006Maureen Daniel .........................2005Javiera Villagra ..........................2003

Third Team All-AmericaChristine Fingerhuth ...............2008Irene Schickhardt ......................2006Julie Behr .................................1995

ECAC Player of the YearDenise Infante ...........................2007Camila Infante ...........................2005

ECAC Division I All-StarLaura Miller ................................2003

NFHCA National Coach of the YearSteve Jennings ........................2004

First Team All-RegionIrene Schickhardt ....2006, 2007, 2008Anne-Meike De Wiljes .............2008Christine Fingerhuth ...............2008Denise Infante .......2005, 2006, 2007Camila Infante* .....................2003-06Heidi Hershberger .....................2006Javiera Villagra ......2003, 2004, 2005Maureen Daniel ...............2004, 2005Magdalena Aguilar* ..............1999-02

Jhoanna Savino .........................1998Stacy Thomas ...........................1998Virginia Casabo .........................1997Stacey Siu-Butt ..........................1996* denotes 4-time recipient

Second Team All-RegionKirstin Gebhart ........................2008Anne Van Erp ...........................2008Maggie Hall ...........2005, 2006, 2007Christine Fingerhuth ...............2007Allison Fayfich ...........................2005Irene Schickhardt ......................2005Denise Infante ...........................2004Heather Maranzano ...................2004Laura Miller ................................2003Angela Angeles .........................2000Jhoanna Savino .........................1999Jonnie Lees ...........1996, 1997, 1998Virginia Casabo .........................1996

NFHCA Mid-Atlantic RegionCoach of the YearSteve Jennings ..............2003, 2004Anne Wilkinson ..........................1994

Patriot League Offensive Player of the YearIrene Schickhardt ......................2008Camila Infante .................2004, 2005

Patriot League Defensive Player of the YearAnne-Meike de Wiljes ..............2008Denise Infante .................2006, 2007Maureen Daniel .........................2005Laura Miller ................................2003Kate Finn ...................................2002

Patriot League Rookie of the YearTatum Dyer ...............................2008Irene Schickhardt ......................2005Maggie Hall ...............................2004Camila Infante ...........................2003 Patriot League Tournament MVP Christine Fingerhuth ...............2008Denise Infante .......2004, 2005, 2007Camila Infante ...........................2006Melissa Snyder ..........................2003

Patriot League Coach of the YearSteve Jennings .............2003, 2005, ...............................2006, 2007, 2008

All-Patriot League First TeamIrene Schickhardt ....2006, 2007, 2008Anne-Meike De Wiljes .............2008

All-Time Award Winners

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All-Time Award Winners

Christine Fingerhuth ...............2008Denise Infante .................2006, 2007Maggie Hall ...............................2007Camila Infante* .....................2003-06Javiera Villagra ......2003, 2004, 2005Maureen Daniel ...............2004, 2005Laura Miller ................................2003Magdalena Aguilar ...........2001, 2002Kate Finn ...................................2002Karlijn Schellens ........................2001* denotes 4-time recipient

All-Patriot League Second TeamSavannah Graybill .........2007, 2008Alyssa Poorman ............2007, 2008Tatum Dyer ...............................2008Kirstin Gebhart ........................2008Anne Van Erp ...........................2008Anne-Meike de Wiljes ..............2007

Maggie Hall ...........2004, 2005, 2006Heidi Hershberger .....................2006Denise Infante .................2004, 2005Irene Schickhardt ......................2005Heather Maranzano ...................2004Maureen Daniel .........................2003Melissa Snyder ..........................2002

All-South Atlantic ConferenceMirka Nemfakos ........................1990Rachel Schwolow ......................1990Jennifer Kaplan ..............1989, 1990Lauren Hegarty ..........................1989

South Atlantic Conference Coach of the YearAnne Wilkinson ..........................1990

All-Colonial Athletic Association First TeamMagdalena Aguilar ...........1999, 2000Jhoanna Savino ...............1998, 1999Ana Pineyro ...............................1998Stacy Thomas .................1997, 1998Virginia Casabo .........................1997Stacey Siu-Butt ......1994, 1995, 1996Julie Behr ..................................1996Michelle Kleiss .................1992, 1993Rachel Schwolow ............1992, 1993

All-Colonial Athletic Association Second TeamJhoanna Savino ...............1997, 2000Sage Asteak ....................1996, 1999Jonnie Lees ...........1996, 1997, 1998Virginia Casabo ...............1995, 1997Stacy Thomas ...........................1996

Julia Behr ........................1994, 1995Stacy Stets ................................1995Abbey Stock ....................1992, 1994 Nicole Barrett .............................1992Lauren Hegarty ..........................1991Rachel Schwolow ......................1991 Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the YearMagdalena Aguilar .....................1999 Stacey Siu-Butt ..........................1994

Colonial Athletic Association Tournament Co-MVPStacey Siu-Butt ..........................1996

Colonial Athletic Association Coach of the YearAnne Wilkinson ..........................1994

Uruguay National Player of the YearVirginia Casabo .........................1997

All-South Atlantic Field Hockey / Lacrosse TeamCindy Christy ........................1985-87



First Team Academic All-AmericaHeidi Hershberger ....................2006

Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the YearIrene Schickhardt ......................2008Heidi Hershberger .....................2006Maureen Daniel .........................2005Laura Miller ................................2003Magdalena Aguilar .....................2002

Academic All-DistrictHeidi Hershberger .....................2006

Barbara J. Reimann Postgraduate ScholarshipMaggie Hall ...............................2008Heidi Hershberger .....................2007Laura Miller ................................2004Jessica Reed .............................2002

NFHCA National Academic SquadLauren Bacon ............................2005Emily Berlin ...........2002, 2003, 2004 Carly Boyce ..........2006, 2007, 2008Rachel Carney .....2006, 2007, 2008Melissa Casale .........................2008Kristen Collins .......2003, 2004, 2005Anne-Meike de Wiljes ....2007, 2008Maureen Daniel .....2003, 2004, 2005Leah Danoff .....................2003, 2004Natalie Ellenberger ..................2008Kate Finn ...................................2002Ashley Foley* .......................2004-07Evan Fowler .............................2008Keri Garman ....................2004, 2005Kirstin Gebhart ..............2007, 2008Shannon Goans* ..................2002-05Savannah Graybill .. 2006, 2007, 2008Maggie Hall* .........................2004-07

Krysta Hankee .................2003, 2004Emily Harwood ..........................2005Hannah Hennighausen ...........2008Heidi Hershberger* ...............2003-06Alicia Krawitz ...................2003, 2004Hope Mandel ...................2002, 2003Heather Maranzano* ............2002-05Laura Miller ......................2002, 2003Sarah Millman ..........................2008Jesika Pufnock ......2006, 2007, 2008Erin Rock* ............................2003-06Irene Schickhardt* ................2005-08Erin Silliman ....................2002, 2003Emily Smith .....................2003, 2004Melissa Snyder ..........................2003Emily Stovicek .....2006, 2007, 2008Sacha-Rae Teixeira ...................2003Katie Turner ..........................2005-08Anne Van Erp .................2007, 2008Javiera Villagra ..........................2005Hannah Weitzman....................2007* denotes 4-time recipient

Patriot League Academic Honor RollMagdalena Aguilar ...........2001, 2002Elizabeth Augustine ...................2001Lauren Bacon ............................2005Emily Berlin ...........2002, 2003, 2004Carly Boyce ..........2006, 2007, 2008Rachel Carney .............2006, 07, 08Sara Carpenter ................2002, 2003Melissa Casale .........................2008Lindsay Carroll ................2004, 2005Tiffany Carter .........2004, 2005, 2006Kristen Collins .......2003, 2004, 2005Maureen Daniel .....2003, 2004, 2005Leah Danoff ...........2002, 2003, 2004Anne-Meike De Wiljes ..2006, 2007, 2008Natalie Ellenberger ..................2008

Allison Fayfich .......2004, 2005, 2006Ashley Foley* .......................2004-07Christine Fingerhuth ...............2008Kate Finn ...................................2002Evan Fowler .............................2008Keri Garman ....................2004, 2005Kirstin Gebhart ................2007, 2008Shannon Goans ...................2002-05Savannah Graybill .. 2006, 2007, 2008Maggie Hall* .........................2004-07Emily Harwood ................2005, 2006Krysta Hankee .................2003, 2004Hannah Henninghausen .........2008Megan Henry .............................2008Heidi Hershberger* ...............2003-06Denise Infante ...........................2007Alicia Krawitz ...................2003, 2004Hope Mandel ...................2002, 2003Heather Maranzano* ............2002-05Laura Miller ............2001, 2002, 2003Sarah Millman ..........................2008Alyssa Poorman ......................2007Jesika Pufnock ......2006, 2007, 2008Lindsey Rice ....................2001, 2002Erin Rock* ............................2003-06Karlijn Schellens ........................2001Irene Schickhardt* ................2005-08Erin Silliman ..............................2001Emily Smith .....................2003, 2004Melissa Snyder ................2001, 2002Emily Stovicek .....2006, 2007, 2008Sacha-Rae Teixeira .........2003, 2004Katie Turner* ........................2005-08Anne Van Erp .................2007, 2008Javiera Villagra ................2004, 1005Caroline Vo ................................2005Hannah Weitzman....................2007* denotes 4-time recipient

All-Time Academic Award Winners

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2002: Magdalena Aguilar, ‘03BA Sociology & Philosophy - 3.28 GPA

Magdalena currently works for Child Helpline International based in the Netherlands as an advocate for children’s rights. She also plays professional fi eld hockey for HDM in the Hague where she helped her team to a fi fth-place fi nish in the Hoofdklasse last season, the top league in the world.

2003: Laura Miller, ‘04BA Political Science - 3.58 GPA

Laura currently works for the Peace Corps in Panama. Her labor has focused on increasing the literacy rate of the community of La Trinidad, promoting education through the establishment of computer resources, a library which she runs out of her home and helping to promote business opportunities through agricultural advancement.

2005: Maureen Daniel, ‘06BA Sociology - 3.51 GPA

Maureen was recently named to the U.S. Developmental Team and has moved to San Diego, Calif., to live and train at the U.S. Olympic facility. Previously she had lived in Holland since her graduation playing hockey for HDM in the Hague with Magdalena Aguilar, ‘03.

2006: Heidi Hershberger, ‘06, ‘08BA International Studies - 3.81 GPAMA International Affairs with U.S. Foreign Policy Specialization - 3.71

Heidi graduated from AU in three years and began her master’s during her senior year of eligibility. She has passed the foreign service offi cers test and is actively looking for a position in the U.S. government. In the meantime, she is working in the admissions department at American and was married this May.

2008: Irene Schickhardt, ‘08BS Economics & International Studies with a Mathematics Minor - 3.506

Irene is currently attending graduate school in Berlin and will be playing for the perennial hockey club Berliner HC, the No. 2 club team in Germany.

Patriot League Scholar-Athletes

Top Left: Magdalena Aguilar, ‘03Top Right: Laura Miller, ‘04

Middle Left: Maureen Daniel, ‘06Middle Right: Heidi Hershberger, ‘06Bottom Right: Irene Schickhardt, ‘09



Career RecordsCareer Point LeadersNo. Name Seasons GP G A Points1. Siu-Butt, Stacey ..........1994-96 .........54 ......... 103 ........41 .........2472. Schickhardt, Irene .......2005-08 .........81 ......... 50 ..........42 .........1423. Infante, Camila ............2003-06 .........79 ......... 49 ..........40 .........1384. Aguilar, Magdalena .....1999-02 .........68 ......... 53 ..........19 .........1255. Casabo, Virginia ..........1994-97 .........77 ......... 27 ..........65 ......... 1196. Asteak, Sage ...............1996-99 .........74 ......... 41 ..........32 ......... 1147. Infante, Denise ............2004-07 .........75 ......... 35 ..........30 .........1008. Villagra, Javiera ..........2003-05 .........65 ......... 41 ..........7 .............899. Lees, Jonnie ................1995-98 .........74 ......... 26 ..........27 ...........7910. McCormick, Sue ..........1979-82 .........52 ......... 31 ..........16 ...........78 Savino, Jhoanna .........1997-99 .........56 ......... 32 ..........14 ...........7812. Hall, Maggie ................2004-07 .........86 ......... 36 ..........3 .............7513. Daniel, Maureen ..........2002-05 .........83 ......... 25 ..........24 ...........7414. Hershberger, Heidi ......2003-06 .........85 ......... 33 ..........6 .............7215. Graybill, Savannah ....2006-P ...........62 ......... 28 ..........7 .............6316. Snyder, Melissa ...........2000-03 .........60 ......... 23 ..........14 ...........6017. Behr, Julia ...................1993-96 .........76 ......... 6 ............44 ...........5618. Schwolow, Rachel .......1990-93 ......... -- ........... 21 ..........13 ...........5519. Clement, Anne ............1967-68 ......... -- ........... 18 ..........18 ...........5420. Fingerhuth, Christine 2007-P ...........39 ......... 21 ..........7 .............49

Career Goals LeadersNo. Player Seasons GP Goals1. Siu-Butt, Stacey ..........1994-96 ......................54 ..........................1032. Aguilar, Magdalena .....1999-02 ......................68 ............................533. Schickhardt, Irene .......2005-08 ......................81 ............................504. Infante, Camila ............2003-06 ......................79 ............................495. Villagra, Javiera ..........2003-05 ......................65 ............................41 Asteak, Sage ...............1996-99 ......................74 ............................417. Hall, Maggie ................2004-07 ......................86 ............................368. Infante, Denise ............2004-07 ......................75 ............................359. Hershberger, Heidi ......2003-06 ......................85 ............................3310. Savino, Jhoanna .........1997-99 ......................56 ............................32

Career Assists LeadersNo. Player Seasons GP Assists1. Casabo, Virginia ..........1994-97 ......................77 ............................652. Behr, Julia ...................1993-96 ......................76 ............................443. Schickhardt, Irene .......2005-08 ......................81 ............................424. Sui-Butt, Stacey ..........1994-96 ......................54 ............................415. Infante, Camila ............2003-06 ......................79 ............................406. Asteak, Sage ...............1996-99 ......................74 ............................327. Infante, Denise ............2004-07 ......................75 ............................308. Lees, Jonnie ................1995-98 ......................74 ............................279. Maranzano, Heather ...2002-05 ......................83 ............................2610. Daniel, Maureen ..........2002-05 ......................83 ............................24

Career GoalkeepingNo. Player Seasons GS/GP MIN GA GAA SV SV% SO1. Kleiss, Michelle ... 1992-93 ... 31/30 .... 2279 .. 49 ... 1.52 ... 255 ..839 .....82. Fritz, Carleen ...... 1986 ........ --- ......... 2890 .. 103 . 2.57 ... 420 ..803 .....13. Thomas, Stacy .... 1995-98 ... 72/75 .... 4981 .. 105 . 1.58 ... 407 ..795 ...264. Miller, Laura ........ 2000-03 ... 48/50 .... 4554 .. 79 ... 1.58 ... 280 ..780 ...165. Fayfi ch, Allison.... 2003-05 ... 41/40 .... 2712 .. 46 ... 1.19 ... 154 ..770 .....86. McDonnell, L....... 1999-01 ... 33/34 .... 2444 .. 93 ... 2.73 ... 247 ..726 ...107. Poorman, Alyssa.. 2006-08 ... 46/42 .... 2943 .. 69 ... 1.50 ... 174 ..722 ...14* minimum 2000 minutes played

Top Left: Stacey Siu-Butt, ‘97, 247 Career PointsTop Right: Javiera Villagra, ‘06, 41 Career Goals

Top Left: Virginia Casabo, ‘98, 65 Career AssistsTop Right: Camila Infante, ‘07, 136 Career Points

Top: Allison Fayfi ch, ‘06, 1.19 Career Goals Against Average



Single Game & Season RecordsSingle-Season Points LeadersNo. Name Season GP G A Points1. Siu-Butt, Stacey ..........1996 ...............18/18 .... 41 ..........19 .........1012. Siu-Butt, Stacey ..........1994 ...............18/18 .... 35 ..........12 ...........823. Siu-Butt, Stacey ..........1995 ...............18/18 .... 27 ..........10 ...........644. Schickhardt, Irene .......2008 ...............21/20 .... 17 ..........11 ............45 Infante, Camila ............2005 ...............18/18 .... 15 ..........15 ...........45 Casabo, Virginia ..........1996 ...............21/21 .... 10 ..........25 ...........457. Asteak, Sage ...............1996 ...............21/20 .... 19 ..........2 .............408. Savino, Jhoanna .........1998 ...............20/20 .... 18 ..........3 .............399. Asteak, Sage ...............1998 ...............20/17 .... 11 ..........16 ...........3810. Schickhardt, Irene .......2005 ...............20/20 .... 13 ..........11 ............37 Infante, Camila ............2004 ...............22/22 .... 14 ..........9 .............37 Melissa Snyder ...........2003 ...............21/21 .... 15 ..........7 .............37

Single-Season Goals LeadersNo. Player Season Goals1. Siu-Butt, Stacey .................................1996 ....................................412. Siu-Butt, Stacey .................................1994 ....................................353. Siu-Butt, Stacey .................................1995 ....................................274. Asteak, Sage ......................................1996 ....................................195. Savino, Jhoanna ................................1998 ....................................186. Schickhardt, Irene ..............................2008 ....................................17 Villagra, Javiera .................................2003 ....................................178. Aguilar, Magdalena ............................1999 ....................................169. Infante, Camila ...................................2005 ....................................15 Villagra, Javiera .................................2005 ....................................15 Hall, Maggie .......................................2004 ....................................15 Snyder, Melissa ..................................2003 ....................................15 Aguilar, Magdalena ............................2002 ....................................15

Single-Season Assists LeadersNo. Player Season Assists1. Casabo, Virginia .................................1996 ....................................252. Behr, Julia ..........................................1996 ....................................243. Siu-Butt, Stacey .................................1996 ....................................194. Casabo, Virginia .................................1995 ....................................195. Asteak, Sage ......................................1998 ....................................166. Infante, Camila ...................................2005 ....................................15

Casabo, Virginia .................................1997 ....................................158. Behr, Julia ..........................................1995 ....................................13 Denise Infante ....................................2007 ....................................1310. Daniel, Maureen .................................2003 ....................................12 Pineyro, Ana .......................................1998 ....................................12 Asteak, Sage ......................................1997 ....................................12 Siu-Butt, Stacey .................................1994 ....................................12

Single-Season GoakeepingNo. Player Season GS/GP MIN GA GAA SV SV% SO1. Hardeschin, Kathy .. 1983 .... 12/12 .... ------ ... 22 ... --- ...... 192 .897 .....32. Borkoski, Karen ... 1980 .... 15/15 .... 1050 .. 13 ... 0.87 ... 110 .894 .....03. Kliess, Michelle ... 1993 .... 17/16 .... 1259 .. 25 ... 1.39 ... 195 .886 .....44. Kleiss, Michelle ... 1992 .... 14/14 .... 1020 .. 24 ... 1.65 ... 160 .870 .....45. Thomas, Stacy .... 1998 .... 20/20 .... 1433 .. 21 ... 1.319 .134 .865 .....76. Albanese, Katia ... 1994 .... 18/18 .... 1190 .. 15 ... 0.88 ... 91 .858 .....67. Miller, Laura ........ 2003 .... 21/21 .... 1490 .. 22 ... 1.03 ... 114 .838 ...108. Fayfi ch, Allison .... 2004 .... 22/22 .... 1456 .. 21 ... 1.01 ... 95 .819 .....69. Fritz, Carleen ...... 1987 .... 21/21 .... 1510 .. 54 ... 2.5 ..... 227 .808 .....010. Thomas, Stacy .... 1996 .... 18/18 .... 1197 .. 27 ... 1.58 ... 111 .804 .....5* minimum 900 minutes played

Team Single-Game RecordsMost goals: .................................................................. 12 vs. VCU, 11/8/96........................................................................12 vs. Immaculata, 10/15/69Most assists: .............................................................. 8 vs. VCU, 10/24/95Largest margin of victory: ............................................ 12 vs. VCU, 11/8/96........................................................................12 vs. Immaculata, 10/15/69

Individual Single-Game RecordsMost goals: ................................... 6, Stacey Siu-Butt vs. Villanova, 9/1/96................................................ 6, Stacey Siu-Butt vs. St. Joseph’s, 9/29/96............................................................6, Stacey Siu-Butt vs. VCU, 9/23/94Most assists: ....................................... 4, Stacey Siu-Butt vs. VCU, 11/8/96...................................................... 4, Virginia Casabo vs. Louisville, 9/7/96.......................................................4, Camila Infante vs. Lafayette, 11/7/04Most points: .....................................14, Stacey Siu-Butt vs. VCU, 9/23/94Most saves: ...................................28, Kathleen Pearce vs. ODU, 10/6/89

Top Left: Irene Schickhardt, ‘09, 45 Points in 2008Top Right: Magdalena Aguilar, ‘03, 16 Goals in 1999

Top Left: Julia Behr, ‘97, 24 Assists in 1996Top Right: Jhoanna Savino, ‘00, 39 Points in 1998

Dr. Neil KerwinPresident,American University

President Kerwin particpates in the President Kerwin particpates in the net cutting ceremony following the net cutting ceremony following the men’s basketball team’s 2008 Patriot men’s basketball team’s 2008 Patriot League ChampionshipLeague Championship

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Cornelius Kerwin was named president in the 2007-08 academic year after serving as acting and interim president since August 24, 2005. Dr. Kerwin is a longstanding member of the AU community. He earned a BA from American University in 1971 (followed by an MA in political science from the University of Rhode Island in 1973, and a PhD in political science from Johns Hopkins University in 1978) and has been a member of the AU faculty since 1975. He held a number of prominent leadership positions within the School of Public Affairs, including serving as dean from 1989 to 1997, acting provost from 1997 to 1998, and provost from 1998 to 2005.

A longtime supporter of AU athletics, Dr. Kerwin endorsed AU’s decision to move to the Patriot League in 2001, joining Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh, Army, and Navy in athletic competition that has resulted in 30 Patriot League championships (fi eld hockey, men’s cross country, women’s cross country, women’s lacrosse, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, men’s tennis, women’s tennis and women’s volleyball, and men’s basketball). Since fall 2005, the Department of Athletics and Recreation has reported directly to Dr. Kerwin, a move that refl ects the strong relationship between academic and athletic achievement at AU.

As provost, Dr. Kerwin was the university’s chief academic offi cer, leading approximately 475 full-time teaching faculty in AU’s six schools and colleges (College of Arts and Sciences, Kogod School of Business, School of Communication, School of International Service, School of Public Affairs, and Washington College of Law). Among the offi ces he supervised are: admissions, fi nancial aid, the Offi ce of Institutional Research and Assessment, the University Library, the Offi ce of the Registrar, and the Washington Semester Program and those reporting to the Dean of Academic Affairs (including the General Education and Honors Programs). His accomplishments as provost

include: working with deans and faculty to complete AU’s master’s and doctoral program reviews; overseeing creation of the University College Program for fi rst-year undergraduate students; leading the process to restructure faculty governance and create a new Faculty Senate; and overseeing AU’s decennial self-study that resulted in the Middle States Association Commission’s unconditional reaccreditation. Dr. Kerwin also advanced major efforts to support faculty scholarship, teaching, service, and diversity; bring faculty salaries to the AAUP–Level 1 standard; and develop plans for assessing student learning.

A professor of public administration in the School of Public Affairs, Dr. Kerwin is a nationally recognized specialist in public policy, with emphasis on the regulatory process. He teaches courses in administrative process, policy implementation, and American government and is actively engaged in research. Dr. Kerwin founded and directs AU’s Center for the Study of Rulemaking. He is the author of Rulemaking: How Government Agencies Write Law and Make Policy (3rd ed., 2003, Congressional Quarterly Press) and the coauthor of How Washington Works: The Executives Guide to Government (3rd ed., 1996). His scholarly articles have appeared in Public Administration Review, Journal of Politics, Policy Studies Review, Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory, Judicature, Justice System Journal, and Harvard Journal on Legislation.

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Keith GillDirector of Athletics

and Recreation

American University named Keith Gill its 7th Director of Athletics and Recreation on June 1, 2007.

As Director of Athletics, Gill oversees the operations of all American University intercollegiate and intramural athletic programs, including more than 250 student-athletes participating in 16 varsity sports, the majority of which compete in the Patriot League Conference.

In just two years at American, Gill has helped to lead the athletics department to never before seen successes including back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. Since his arrival Gill has also seen the volleyball team win a record eighth straight Patriot League Championship, the fi eld hockey team win a record sixth straight Patriot League Championship and the women’s basketball team make back-to-back postseason appearances for the fi rst time in program history. Individually, American has crowned 10 All-Americans over the past two seasons.

The Eagles have fl ourished in the classroom as well under Gill’s guidance as American’s 16 teams have continued

their streak of 18 consecutive semesters with a combined GPA over 3.0. This past year 152 student-athletes were named to the university’s Dean’s List as the student-athlete graduation rate rose to an astounding 89%.

Prior to coming to American, Gill spent three years at the University of Oklahoma. He oversaw a major portion of OU athletics, including men’s basketball, women’s soccer and baseball, and the supervision of personnel, budgets, facilities, fundraising, student-athlete issues and the selection and evaluation of coaches for these sports. He worked with the AD and staff in overseeing the strategic and annual planning process for the department.

Gill was the director of membership services at the NCAA from 2000 to 2004. He developed and communicated policies related to Division I intercollegiate athletics, including governance, rules compliance, diversity, gender equity, academic integrity, student-athlete welfare, fi scal integrity, strategic planning, sportsmanship and legislation. He oversaw and ensured the effective operation of the athletics certifi cation program, and managed a staff of 35 who provided education and guidance to Division I institutions conducting their periodic self-studies. Previously, Gill worked at the NCAA from 1995 to 1999 as a membership services representative.

At Vanderbilt from 1999 to 2000, Gill was an assistant athletic director and worked with the AD to implement the annual planning process to help 16 athletics teams achieve their academic and competitive goals. He worked with the National Commodore Club, major gifts, media relations and marketing and supported the Vanderbilt Board of Trustees by working with the athletics committee.

A 1994 graduate of Duke University with a bachelor’s degree in history and sociology, the Orlando, Fla., native was a four-year letterman in football. In 2006 he earned a masters degree from the University of Oklahoma.

Gill resides in Washington, D.C.

AU Athletics Department

Rob AcuntoAssoc. AD for Compliance and Internal Ops.

Athena ArgyropoulosAssoc. AD / Senior Women’s Admin.

Meredith AuerbachAdministrative Assistant

John BarryHead Diving CoachSwimming & Diving

Andrew BashukAssistant Director of Marketing

David BierwirthSrr. Assoc. AD for Develop-ment & Special Events

Stephanie BlantonAssistant CoachWomen’s Basketball

Bridget BowersAssistant CoachCross Country & Track

Maureen BreslinCoordinator of Academic Support

Robert BurkeAssistant CoachMen’s Basketball

David BuccieroHead CoachWomen’s Soccer

Edmund BurkeAssistant CoachCross Country & Track

Tom CallanDirector of Women’sBasketball Operations

Matt CentrowitzHead CoachCross Country & Track

Andrew ChesebroAsst. Director ofAth. Communications

Mark CodyHead CoachWrestling

Matt CorkeryHead CoachWomen’s Basketball

Julie CulleyAssistant CoachCross Country & Track

Sean DashHead Athletic Trainer

Mark DavinHead CoachSwimming & Diving

Fikru DinkaCoordinator ofBusiness Operations

Kieran DonohueAssistant CoachMen’s Basketball

Brendan DwyerOperations Manager

Danny FeitelAssistant Director of Recreational Sports

Josephine FinamoreAssoc. AD for Business Operations

Nathaniel FranksVol. Assistant CoachField Hockey

Keith GillDirector of Athletics and Recreation

Barry GoldbergHead CoachVolleyball

Jason HandAssistant Athletic Trainer

Kris HazardAssistant CoachMen’s Soccer

Holly HewittAssistant Athletic Trainer

Jocelyn HIllDirector of Recreational Sports and Fitness

Eddie JacksonAssistant CoachMen’s Basketball

Steve JenningsHead CoachField Hockey

Anabel JimenezAssistant CoachWomen’s Soccer

Rachel AbairAssistant Director of Recreational Sports

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Johnathan KatonaHead Equipment Manager

Malcolm JohnsonOperations Manager

Jeff JonesHead CoachMen’s Basketball

Jeff KinneyAssistant CoachMen’s Soccer

Sarah Thorn KrombolzAssoc. Head CoachField Hockey

Erin LindrothAssistant CoachWomen’s Basketball

Mark LiscinskyAssistant CoachSwimming & Diving

Chris McDonnellAssistant Director of Development

Josh MenditchVol. Assistant CoachWomen’s Soccer

Kelly MunroeAssistant Coach Women’s Lacrosse

Gabriel NaspinskiAssistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Sean O’BrienAssistant CoachCross Country & Track

Beth O’Connor-BakerAssistant CoachSwimming & Diving

Stacy OgdenAssistant Athletic Trainer

Valerie RauenzahnAssistant CoachWomen’s Soccer

Katie RiddAssistant CoachField Hockey

Jason RiddellHead Strength and Conditioning Coach

Estebe SalgadoAssistant CoachSwimming & Diving

Chris SchultheissAssistant Athletic Trainer

Aaron ShepardsonAssistant CoachVolleyball

Jolene ShepardsonAssistant CoachVolleyball

Robert ShermanAsst. AD for Marketing & Corp. Partnerships

Bryce SimonDirector of Men’sBasketball Operations

Howard SmithAssistant Director ofAth. Communications

Nick StamesGoalkeeper CoachMen’s Soccer

James StevensFacilities Manager

Meghan ThielAssistant CoachSwimming & Diving

Jordan TobinDirector of Facilities & Operations

LaTonya WatsonAssistant CoachWomen’s Basketball

Todd WestHead CoachMen’s Soccer

Katie WoodsHead CoachWomen’s Lacrosse

Nancy YasharoffAssoc. AD for Athletics Communications

Ike UkaegbuCompliance Director

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