2010 oakland university volleyball yearbook

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O A K L A N D U N I V E R S I T YGOLDEN GRIZZLIES

Can you dig it?

Meghan BrayAll-Freshman Team

Brittany DunnSenior

Brittany HolbrookAll-Freshman Team

2010 OU Volleyball Yearbook2

General InformatIon

School: ................................................................. Oakland UniversityLocation: ................................................................. Rochester, Mich.Founded: .....................................................................................1957Enrollment: ..............................................................................18,920Nickname: ............................................................... Golden GrizzliesColors: ....................................................................... Gold and BlackAffiliation: .............................................................. NCAA Division IConference: ........................................................The Summit LeagueHome Course: ........................................ Katke-Cousins Golf CoursePresident: ...............................................................Dr. Gary D. RussiAlma Mater: ................................................(SW Oklahoma St., ‘69)Athletics Director: ........................................................... Tracy HuthAlma Mater: ............................................................... (Oakland, ‘85)Athletics Phone: ..........................................................248-370-3190

CoaChInG Staff

Head Coach: .......................................................Rob Beam, 4th yearRecord at Oakland:........................................................ 33-52, 3 yrsOverall Record: .........................................................................SameOffice Phone: ...............................................................248-370-4057Assistant Coach: ......................................... Eric Lindstrom, 5th yearAssistant Coach: ............................................... Kelly Price, 4th year

Volleyball hIStory

First Season: ...............................................................................1976Record: ................................................................. 529-535 (34 years)All-Conference: ..............................................................................48Academic All-Conference: .............................................................88All-Region: ......................................................................................10All-American: ..................................................... 1 (Karen Ill - 1995)GLIAC Championships: .........................................3 (1979, 85, 88)GLIAC Tournament Appearances: ............5 (1983, 84, 85, 95, 96)NCAA Appearance(s): ...............................................................1993

athletIC CommunICatIonS

Director: ................................................................. Scott MacDonaldOffice Phone: ...............................................................248-370-4008Assistant/Volleyball Contact: ......................................... Mike BondOffice Phone (Bond):...................................................248-370-3201Email: .................................................................. [email protected] Fax: ....................................................................248-370-4056Website: ............................................................www.ougrizzlies.comMailing Address: ................................................ Oakland University Athletics Center 2100 N. Squirrel Road Rochester, MI 48309

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Quick Facts ................................................................2

2010 Roster ................................................................3

Brittany Dunn ....................................................... 4-5

Allison Bell ............................................................ 6-7

Jenna Lange ........................................................... 8-9

Ashley Nevelle ...................................................10-11

Ashleigh Slemmer ............................................. 12-13

Meghan Bray ..................................................... 14-15

Ali Hedden ......................................................... 16-17

Brittany Holbrook .............................................. 18-19

Alli Kirk ............................................................. 20-21

Jillian Kulka ....................................................... 22-23

Amber Miehlke .................................................. 24-25

Katie Horling ...........................................................26

Lauren Milosek ........................................................27

Kasey Clark .............................................................28

Becca Means ............................................................29

Alissa Valentine .......................................................30

Audrey Wilson .........................................................31

Head Coach Rob Beam...................................... 32-33

Assistant Coach Kelly Price ....................................34

Assistant Coach Eric Lindstrom ..............................35

Campus and Community ................................... 36-44

2009 Statistics ..........................................................45

NCAA Division I Records and Honors ...................46

CREDITSThe 2010 Oakland University Volleyball Yearbook is a publication of the Oakland University Athletic Communications Office. It was designed and edited by Mike Bond with editorial assistance from Rob Beam, Scott Dunford and Scott MacDonald. Photography was provided by Mike Bond, Jose Juarez and Rick Smith. Cover designed by Scott MacDonald.

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No. Name Position Height Class Hometown - Last School1 Becca Means DS 5-7 Freshman Caledonia, Mich. - East Kentwood HS2 Ashleigh Slemmer OH 6-0 Junior Dublin, Ohio - Coffman HS3 Amber Miehlke OH 5-11 Sophomore Lake Zurich, Ill. - Lake Zurich HS4 Jillian Kulka DS 5-2 Sophomore Grosse Pte. Woods, Mich. - Grosse Pointe North HS6 Allison Bell MH 6-1 Junior Marion, Iowa - Marion Linn-Mar HS7 Alissa Valentine S 5-10 Freshman Naperville, Ill. - Naperville North HS8 Brittany Dunn DS 5-3 Senior Bowling Green, Ohio - Bowling Green HS9 Audrey Wilson OH 5-10 Freshman Naperville, Ill. - Naperville North HS10 Jenna Lange MH 6-0 Junior Marlette, Mich. - Marlette HS11 Lauren Milosek DS/OH 5-9 Junior Brighton, Mich. - Oakland Community College12 Ashley Nevelle S 5-11 Junior Caledonia, Mich. - Cincinnati (Caledonia HS)13 Kasey Clark OH/RS 6-1 Freshman Elk Grove, Calif. - Sacramento St. Francis HS14 Meghan Bray OH 5-10 Sophomore Naperville, Ill. - Naperville Central HS15 Katie Horling MH 6-2 Junior Zeeland, Mich. - Grand Rapids Community College19 Ali Hedden MH/RS 6-0 Sophomore Grand Ledge, Mich. - Grand Ledge HS22 Brittany Holbrook MH 6-1 Sophomore Westland, Mich. - Westland John Glenn HS33 Alli Kirk DS 5-8 Sophomore Bloomington, Ill. - Bloomington HS

Head Coach: Rob Beam (Clarke College, 1996), fourth seasonAssistant Coaches: Kelly Price (Loyola University, 2001), fourth season; Eric Lindstrom, fifth season

Back Row (L-R): Brittany Dunn, Alli Kirk, Lauren Milosek, Becca Means, Jillian KulkaMiddle Row: Ashleigh Slemmer, Ashley Nevelle, Katie Horling, Alissa Valentine, Assistant Coach Eric Lindstrom, Assistant

Coach Kelly Price, Head Coach Rob Beam, Ali Hedden, Meghan Bray, Allison Bell, Audrey Wilson, Amber MiehlkeFront Row: Kasey Clark, Jenna Lange, Brittany Holbrook

2010 OAKLAND VOLLEYBALL ROSTER


SENIOR5-3 | Defensive Specialist

Bowling Green, OhioBowling Green HS

Q: What was your favorite moment of the 2009 season?A: Hands down, our game at Oral Roberts. We beat them in five for the first time and the entire team was the most energetic I have ever seen since I have been here.

Q: What the one thing you would like to learn or do this year?A: I would like to just simply soak up every moment I can in my last season playing competitive volleyball at such a high level.

Q: Who was your teen crush growing up?A: Zac Hanson.

Q: Where and what do you see yourself doing in 10 years?A: I plan on taking over our family funeral home which puts me in Bowling Green, Ohio. I hope to be happily married and starting a family.

Q: Why did you choose Oakland?A: Volleyball of course, but I really liked the campus and the people.

“Brittany has become a tremendous leader for our program. As a captain and returning starter, I’m looking for her to provide direction and inspiration for our younger players, as well as being one of the top defensive players in the Summit League.” Coach Rob Beam

→ Brittany in front of her volleyball locker

BRITTANY DUNN

CAN YOU DIG IT? 5

QUICK HITS> Three-time Academic All-Summit League Selection> Third in The Summit League for digs in 2009> West Virginia All-Tournament Team (2009)> Third in school history with 910 career digs 8


FIVE QUESTIONS

Q: Favorite moment of 2009?A: When we beat Oral Roberts in their home gym!

Q: Do you have any pets?A: I have a dog named Jack, who is a mix of lab, collie and German shepard and a cat named Lee Roy.

Q: Is there anything you can’t say “no” to?A: Dippin Dots ice cream.

Q: What is your ringtone?A: American Honey by Lady Antebellum.

Q: Why did you choose Oakland?A: I love the campus and the people.

“Allison is one of the most coachable players I have ever worked with. She has been our most improved player two seasons in a row. Her athleticism and physicality will make her an impact player in the Summit League as makes a position change to the right side.”

Coach Rob Beam

ALLISON BELL

→ Allison inside the Pioneer Food Court at the Oakland Center on campus

JUNIOR6-1 | Middle Hitter

Marion, IowaMarion Linn-Mar HS

CAN YOU DIG IT? 7

QUICK HITS> Two-time Academic All-Summit League Selection> 10+ kills in three of the last four matches in 2009> Career-high six block assists vs. West Virginia (8/25/09) 6


FIVE QUESTIONS

Q: Favorite moment of 2009?A: Beating Oral Roberts in five on their home court.

Q: What did you dream you’d be when you were growing up?A: A professional basketball player.

Q: What is your favorite book?A: Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult.

Q: What is something that makes you cringe?A: Nails on a chalkboard.

Q: Why did you choose Oakland?A: I loved the volleyball program.

“Jenna is the heart of our team in many ways. Her competitiveness and dedication burn inside of her. I am looking for her to not only be an impact player on the court, but to help our entire roster raise their level of intensity.””

Coach Rob Beam

JENNA LANGE

→ Jenna inside the Atheltics Center O’Rena


Marlette, Mich.Marlette HS

CAN YOU DIG IT? 9

QUICK HITS> Two-time Academic All-Summit League Selection> Career-high 22 kills vs. Oral Roberts (9/26/09)> Second on the team with 75 total blocks in 2009.10


FIVE QUESTIONS

Q: Do you have any pets?A: Two beautiful golden retrievers. Uno and Libby that I love very much.

Q: What is something that makes you cringe?A: Seeing someone get hurt or looking at spiders.

Q: What did you dream you’d be when you were growing up?A: A teacher. What little kid doesn’t?

Q: Describe the best vacation you’ve been on.A: Hawaii - I went shopping and laid out on the beautiful beaches!

Q: What is your ringtone?A: The Monday Night Football theme song :).

“As a returning starter, I’m looking for Ashley to provide leadership to the rest of our players. She is a very skilled player and brings an intensity every day that we need in training and on match day.”

Coach Rob Beam

ASHLEY NEVELLE

→ Ashley at the outdoor volleyball court at the University Student Apartments

JUNIOR5-11 | Setter

Caledonia, Mich.Caledonia HS

CAN YOU DIG IT? 11

QUICK HITS> Set the school NCAA Division I single-season record with 1068 assists> Ranked fourth in The Summit League for assists per set> Recorded a career-high of 51 assists in four matches

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FIVE QUESTIONS

Q: Why did you choose Oakland?A: Coach Beam made me feel very comfortable. I knew that he was going to take the program to a better level and I wanted to be a part of that. I also love the area and it made me feel like it was my home away from home.

Q: Who inspires you?A: My parents.

Q: What is your favorite TV show?A: 90210 or ESPN - even though that’s not really a show.

Q: If you could see three concerts, who would be playing?A: Eminem, NYSYNC and Rhianna

Q: What are your goals for the upcoming season?A: To keep improving, getting back to where I used to be, winning conference and having a 20-win season.

“Ashleigh is our strongest player in the weight room. Her physical gifts have been further enhanced by her dedication to recovering from a season-ending injury in each of her last two seasons. I’m looking for her to be a ‘go to’ outside hitter and a primary ball handler.”

Head Coach Rob Beam

ASHLEIGH SLEMMER

JUNIOR6-0 | Outside Hitter

Dublin, OhioDublin-Coffman HS

→ Ashleigh at Cafe O’Bears in the Oakland Center

CAN YOU DIG IT? 13

QUICK HITS> Two-time All Academic Summit League selection> Had three straight double-digit kill matches in 2009> Recorded a career-high of 16 kills versus Southern Utah (9/12/09) 2


FIVE QUESTIONS

Q: If you could see three concerts, who would be performing?A: Led Zeppelin, Paul McCartney, and The Who.

Q: Who was your teen crush growing up?A: River Phoenix.

Q: What was your favorite moment of the 2009 season?A: Planting trees at Habitat for Humanity.

Q: If you were on American Idol, what would you sing?A: Anything by Janis Joplin.

Q: Do you have any pets?A: A mouse named Lucy Diamond, and a cat named Love Monkey.

“Meghan is a key performer for our team. She has the ability to be a six rotation outside hitter at an elite level. I’m looking for her to improve on her all-freshman team performance from a year ago.”

Coach Rob Beam

MEGHAN BRAY

SOpHOMORE5-10 | Outside Hitter

Naperville, Ill.Naperville Central HS

→ Meghan in the Academic Center

CAN YOU DIG IT? 15

QUICK HITS> The Summit League All-Freshman team> Set the school NCAA Division I record with 30 kills versus Valparaiso (10/30/09)> Set the single-season school record (D1) with 1,020 hitting attempts

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FIVE QUESTIONS

Q: What do you see yourself doing in 10 years?A: I see myself happy and starting a career in the medical field.

Q: Why did you choose Oakland?A: The campus is gorgeous and they have a great science program.

Q: What do you want to know about the future?A: Nothing, that’s the fun part about life - you never know what’s coming next!

Q: What inspires you?A: A challenge, like someone telling me I can’t so something. That inspires me to work hard and prove them wrong.

Q: Who is your favorite superhero?A: Batman.

“Ali is one of the most driven, hard working student-athletes that we have had here at Oakland. She has not only learned to be a middle hitter in our system, but also a right-side attacker. Her strength above the net will certainly be a tremendous asset this season.”

Coach Rob Beam

ALI HEDDEN

SOpHOMORE6-0 | Middle Hitter/Right Side

Grand Ledge, Mich.Grand Ledge HS

→ Ali at Kresge Library

CAN YOU DIG IT? 17

QUICK HITS> All-Academic Summit League> Recorded her first collegiate kill versus Canisius (9/6/09) 19


FIVE QUESTIONS

Q: What are some of your goals for the 2010 season?A: Getting to the conference tournament, hands down.

Q: What do you see yourself doing in 10 years?A: Being a social worker and coaching at the local high school.

Q: What celebrity do people say you resemble?A: Big Bird. Sad but so true.

Q: What reality TV show would you love to be on?A: SURVIVOR! I’ve been watching every season since I was ten years old.

Q: What inspires you?A: People with disabilities that achieve and reach a goal that is totally unexpected.

“Brittany was an offensive threat last season as evident of her being named to The Summit League All-Freshman team. I’m looking for her to become a dominant middle this season.”

Coach Rob Beam

BRITTANY HOLBROOK

SOpHOMORE6-1 | Middle HitterWestland, Mich.

Westland John Glenn HS

→ Brittany in the Strength & Conditioning Center

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QUICK HITS> Summit League All-Freshman team> All-Academic Summit League> Led the team in total blocks (80) andhitting percentage (.276) in 2009

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FIVE QUESTIONS

Q: If you could see any three concerts, what would they be?A: Eminem, Lil Wayne and Rascal Flatts.

Q: When was the last time you had butterflies in your stomach?A: When coach told me I might have to set!

Q: If you were on American Idol, what would you sing?A: “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” by the Temptations.

Q: What celebrity do people say you resemble?A: Corey from the TV series, “Boy Meets World”.

Q: Why did you choose Oakland?A: The coaching staff is awesome and the program is going nowhere but up!

“Alli was voted as captain by her teammates this year. I think it speaks volumes about her as a person that a sophomore would be honored with this responsibility. She is a highly skilled player who can pass, defend and even set our offense at a high level.”

Head Coach Rob Beam

ALLI KIRKSOpHOMORE

5-8 | Defensive SpecialistBloomington, Ill.Bloomington HS

→ Alli in the Athletic Training Room

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QUICK HITS> All-Academic Summit League> Had a career-high 25 digs versus Oral Roberts (10/23/10)> 13 double-digit dig matches

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FIVE QUESTIONS

Q: If you could see any three concerts, what would they be?A: Paramore, Lil Wayne and Kanye West.

Q: What inspires you?A: People that are self motivating.

Q: What was your favorite moment of the 2009 season?A: Winning the West Virginia Tournament.

Q: What are your favorite TV shows?A: “Wipeout” and “Ace of Cakes”.

Q: Name one place you’ve never been, but vow to visit?A: I want to go to the Great Barrier Reef and scuba dive.

“Jillian was a valuable defensive specialist for us last year. She contributed accurate passing in some big wins. I think the work she has done in the off-season will help expand her role as we seek to make our defense the top one in the Summit League.”

Coach Rob Beam

SOpHOMORE5-2 | Defensive Specialist

Grosse pointe Woods, Mich.Grosse pointe North HS

JILLIAN KULKA

→ Jillian in front of the Library Fountain

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QUICK HITS> All-Academic Summit League> Had a career-high 12 digs versus IUPUI (11/7/09)> 13 double-digit dig matches 4


FIVE QUESTIONS

Q: If you could see any three concerts, what would they be?A: Rascal Flatts, Linkin Park, and Josh Gracin.

Q: Is there anything you can’t say “no” to?A: Twizzlers and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.

Q: Do you have any pets?A: Two dogs - Harley and Fudge.

Q: Why did you choose Oakland?A: For volleyball and because I love the campus.

Q: What is your favorite website?A: Facebook.

“Amber is a versatile outside hitter. She hits the ball with pace in both the front and back row and is an effective server. I think she will build on her experience last year to be a key contributor for the team.”

Coach Rob Beam

SOpHOMORE5-11 | Outside Hitter

Lake Zurich, Ill.Lake Zurich HS

AMBER MIEHLKE

→ Amber in front of Bear Lake

CAN YOU DIG IT? 25

QUICK HITS> Had a career-high 10 kills versus Western Illinois (11/6/09)> Had two service aces versus Towson (8/29/09) 3


FIVE QUESTIONS

Q: When was the last time you had butterflies in your stomach?A: When I wore the Golden Grizzlies gold jersey in the black and gold scrimmage.

Q: Is there anything you can’t say “no” to?A: A hug from my mommy.

Q: What are some of your goals for the upcoming season?A: To win the Summit League Championship and to gain the confidence to become a top athlete in the league.

Q: If you were on American Idol, what song would you sing?A: Amazing Grace.

Q: What is your ringtone?A: Classic annoying bell.

“Katie is a fiery competitor with a tremendous work ethic. She was the top middle hitter in NJCAA Division II last year and I’m expecting her to make a huge impact on our program over the next two years.”

Coach Rob Beam

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KATIE HORLING


Zeeland, Mich.Grand Rapids CC

→ Katie standing on a tee at the Katke-Cousins Golf Course

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FIVE QUESTIONS

Q: What Olympic even would you love to compete in, other than volleyball?A: Soccer.

Q: What celebrity do people say you resemble?A: Mandy Moore or according to my team, a Disney Princess!

Q: What did you dream you’d be when you were growing up?A: An elementary teacher and a great mom..

Q: Why did you choose Oakland?A: I fell in love with the campus and they had the major I wanted.

Q: Describe the best vacation you’ve ever been on?A: Going to visit my sisters in Texas and Virginia.

“Milo is a versatile player. Not only can she serve receive and defend the court well, but she can provide depth at the outside hitter position. In addition, she is one of the best servers we have had here at Oakland.”

Coach Rob Beam

LAUREN MILOSEK

JUNIOR5/9 | Defensive Specialist/

Middle HitterBrighton, Mich.

Oakland CC

→ Lauren stands next to the Oakland University Sign


Freshman6-1 | Outside Hitter/

Right SideElk Grove, Calif.

Sacramento St. Francis HS

FIVE QUESTIONS

Q: When was the last time you had butterflies in your stomach?A: Right before the opening match at my first tournament as a Golden Grizzly.

Q: What is your ringtone?A: Bright Side of Life by Rebelution.

Q: Why did you choose Oakland?A: For volleyball and I love the campus.

Q: Who was your teen crush growing up?A: Joe Perry from Aerosmith.

Q: Who is your favorite superhero?A: The Incredible Hulk, because he is green and that is my favorite color.

“Kasey is a versatile player, she attacks equally well on both the left and right pins. She has a special ability to make plays at key times in every skill area. We will count on her to bring her high level experience to the floor right away.”

Coach Rob Beam

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→ Kasey hanging out in front of Hamlin Residence Hall

KASEY CLARK

CAN YOU DIG IT? 29

FIVE QUESTIONS

Q: What are some of your goals for the upcoming season?A: Win a conference championship, be an encouraging teammate and contribute to our success.

Q: What celebrity do people say you resemble?A: Lindsay Lohan.

Q: What did you dream you’d be when you were growing up?A: A celebrity but realistically, a doctor.

Q: What is your favorite local place to eat?A: Panara Bread.

Q: Where is your favorite hangout on the OU campus?A: In my dorm with my three wonderful roommates.

“Becca was one of the top liberos in Michigan at the high school level last year at East Kentwood. I think she is going to provide solid serve receive and defense right away for our team. She is also one of our most gifted natural athletes.”

Coach Rob Beam

BECCA MEANS

Freshman5-7 | Defensive Specialist

Caledonia, Mich.East Kentwood HS

→ Becca takes a break in front of the Oakland Center

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FIVE QUESTIONS

Q: What reality TV show would you love to be on?A: The cast of Extreme Makeover Home Edition.

Q: What is your ringtone?A: If I Had You by Adam Lambert.

Q: Why did you choose Oakland?A: For volleyball and the beautiful campus.

Q: Do you have any pets?A: Two dogs, a yorkie named Lilly and a shih tzu named Chestnut.

Q: What celebrity do people say you resemble?A: Lindsay Lohan or Kate Walsh.

“Alissa brings a high level of training and experience from her club and high school programs. She has all of the tools to be a top level collegiate setter. I love her ability to set every attacker on the court from any position on the floor.”

Coach Rob Beam

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ALISSA VALENTINE

Freshman5-10 | Setter

Naperville, Ill.Naperville North HS

→ Alissa takes the time to smell the flowers at Meadowbrook Mansion

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FIVE QUESTIONS

Q: What are some of your goals for the upcoming season?A: I want to contribute as muchas I can to the team’s success and win The Summit League!

Q: What is your favorite TV show?A: The Office because I think Michael Scott is hilarious.

Q: Why did you choose Oakland?A: It’s in the perfect location and the people here are great.

Q: Which of the five senses is most important to you?A: Sight. I cannot see without glasses or contacts so I know what its like to not to be able to see.

Q: Who is your favorite superhero?A: Batman because I love the movie The Dark Knight.

“Audrey is a dynamic jumper and a very consistent attacker. She will provide an immediate boost to our offense. Her teammates also voted her to our leadership board because of her demeanor and personality.”

Coach Rob Beam

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AUDREY WILSON

Freshman5-10 | Outside Hitter

Naperville, Ill.Naperville North HS

→ Audrey poses on the bridge crossing Bear Lake


The strides that the Oakland University volleyball team has made in Rob Beam’s three years at the helm are amazing. He has guided the Golden Grizzlies to a record of 33-52, which is more games then they had won in the combined in the six season before his arrival (28).

In 2007, Beam took over a team that had gone 1-25 the year before. With 10 sophomores and freshmen on a team of 17, the Golden Grizzlies went 8-21, which was more wins than the previous two seasons combined. Lauren Duquette led The Summit League in digs with 5.95 per set, the third best average in league history.

In 2008, Oakland matched its record of a year before at 8-21 and tied the school NCAA Division I record for league victories with five. Duquette once again led the Summit in digs and earned second team honors for the second straight year.

The Golden Grizzlies started the 2009 season out by winning the West Virginia Classic, the first road tournament title at the D1 level. Oakland finished the season at 10-8 in the Summit and 17-10 overall, setting school D1 records for win in conference and overall as well as having the first winning season since 1997.

Adrienne Leone earned first team All-Summit League honors, the first Golden Grizzly to accomplish this since moving to D1.

Before coming to Oakland, Beam spent two years with Illinois State, making an immediate impact on the liberos and defensive specialists. In his last season , the Redbirds set a new school record of 2,291 digs, finishing ninth in the nation in digs per game and breaking an Illinois State record that was 22 years old. In his first season in Normal he mentored the Missouri Valley Conference Libero of the Year, Ashley Grubb, who led the league in digs per game. During Beam’s two seasons at Illinois State the

Redbirds had a combined record of 35-25 (.583).

Beam earned rave reviews as a recruiter, scout, administrator and strategist at Wright State. During his five seasons, the Raiders ranked in the top-15 in the NCAA in digs per game three different times: seventh in 2003, eighth in 2001 and 15th in 2002. They also achieved a best-ever win percentage of .750 in 2001.

A native of Sycamore, Ill., Beam was an assistant for both men’s and women’s volleyball at Quincy University from 1999-2000 before joining the Wright State staff the following year. He was the Raiders’ associate head coach for two seasons prior to coming to Illinois State.

Beam has extensive club volleyball experience, having coached with both Adversity Volleyball Club and Dayton Juniors. His 2002 Blue Angels age 17 team took third in the Open Division at the Junior Olympic National Championships. He also served as Master Coach for the 16-18 age groups and wrote “Principles for a Competitive Practice,” a guide to be used to help develop the club’s coaches.

A 1992 Glenbrook South (Ill.) High School graduate, Beam was the 1996 Clarke College Athlete of the Year while serving as captain of the volleyball team. While completing his bachelor’s degree in philosophy in 1996, he coached high school volleyball at Dubuque (Iowa) Senior High School.

Beam has also been a leader with the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) in both service and research. His presentation at the 2001 AVCA Convention entitled, “Maximizing Coverage at the Point of Attack” has subsequently been published in both Coaching Volleyball Magazine and “Best of Coaching Volleyball Volume 2.”

Beam resides with his wife Maria in Rochester Hills.

ROB BEAM> Fourth Season> 33-52 at Oakland> Clarke College, ‘96

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Q&A WITH ROB BEAM

What is the first thing about Oakland University you tell a prospective player on a recruiting visit?“The three things that standout for me about Oakland University are the beauty of our campus, the quality of our academic programs, and the excellence of our athletic facilities. But on a deeper level it is the people involved and the passion they have for developing our student-athletes that make this a special place. In every single department on campus we have amazing faculty and staff. No matter what direction a potential Golden Grizzly is looking academically, they will find a mentor that will inspire them.”

How will a player’s experience with the Oakland volleyball program help to prepare them for life after graduation?“I ask our players to do a few simple things every day: chose a positive attitude, give their best effort, eliminate distractions, develop their passions, enjoy the moment, and embrace the people around them. In our program we are trying to develop a certain mentality whether they will go on to a professional career, graduate school, or other pursuit. I want them to immerse themselves in the process of developing around their talents, skills, and passions. That means seeking internships, reading on the subject, and generally refining their expertise so that they can become a leader in their field. While this sounds like serious business, I always remind them that working in this way is fun and should be incredibly rewarding.”

Overall, what is your coaching philosophy?“I think I have two equally important jobs here as head coach. The first is as an educator and the second is as a creator of environment. In terms of pedagogy I think it is the structure of our practices and the level of detail that makes us unique. We prepare our players for the situations that happen in matches. Much of our time is spent in team game play and our systems. Also, we work toward developing the skills, individual and team, required to execute at certain statistical levels. Our players are well aware of what level of execution we need to win The Summit League and we work at getting there every day. I think this makes our gym more of a classroom than anything else. We are all equal partners in the process of getting to a championship level of performance. As for the second, the culture that we have here at Oakland is essential to the growth we have seen in the last two seasons. This culture essentially has two components: one is the belief in competition and the other has to do with the strength of our relationships. I put my players in competitive situations every day. I have dozens of scored drills and even longer running competitions that challenge our players to deliver their best at all times. These extra incentives maintain consistent daily improvement, as well as ensuring that we are having fun in the process. In terms of relationships, we work at creating these elements both on and off the court. If we are going to push each other to perform there has to be a genuine connection and underlying respect between every member of our program. When you see our team interact, you can tell there is something special going on here.


The Kelly Price FileAssistant Coach • Third Year

Loyola, ‘01

Kelly Price enters her fourth season as a member of the Oakland University Volleyball coaching staff. She assists with the day-to-day operations of the program. She was a graduate assistant in 2007 & 08 before being promoted to assistant coach in 2009.

In her first season as a graduate assistant, Oakland University engineered one of the biggest turnarounds in the country, improving from just one win in 2006 to an eight-win campaign in 2007.

Prior to coming to Oakland University, Price coached the Fraser Volleyball Club from 1997-2005 and is now coaching Michigan Elite Volleyball Club team. Her Fraser club tied for third at the USAV Nationals in 2003.

Price also served as a coach for the girls varsity volleyball squad at South Lake High School (St. Clair Shores, Mich.) from 2001-2003. During her tenure, the Cavaliers won a Class B District title both seasons.

Price was a two-sport athlete at Loyola University in Chicago. In volleyball, she was a two-time All-Horizon League selection and lead her team to qualify for the NCAA Tournament twice. In her senior year, she was named the All-Horizon League Tournament team, all-league first team and All-AVCA Midwest Region squad. She finished her career with 1,243 kills, fifth best in school history.

In track & field, Price was a four-time Horizon League champion in the high jump. She held the indoor record for six years and the outdoor mark for eight years.

KELLY PRICE> Assistant Coach> Fourth Season> Loyola University, ‘01

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Eric Lindstrom is in his fifth season as a member of the Oakland

University Volleyball coaching staff.

A native of Commerce, Michigan, Lindstrom brings a number

of years of volleyball experience to the Golden Grizzly pro-

gram. In 2007, Eric helped form Legacy Volleyball club. He

is also co-owner of the Legacy Volleyball Center, a three vol-

leyball court facility, just minutes away from OU. In just four

seasons, Legacy Volleyball Club has made itself known among

the top clubs in the country.

Lindstrom graduated from Walled Lake Central High School

where he was an all-league player in both football and baseball.

As a junior, he helped his team qualify for the Division 1 State

Tournament in football.

He played volleyball on the club team at Ferris State for two

years from 2002-03. He is currently completing work on a

bachelor’s degree in sports management from the United States

Sports Academy.

ERIC LINDSTROM> Assistant Coach> Fifth Season


Meadow Brook Hall is the fourth largest historic house museumin the United States and is renowned for its superb

craftsmanship, architectural detailing and grand scale. Built between 1926 and 1929 as the residence of Matilda Dodge Wilson (widow of auto pioneer John Dodge) and her second

husband, lumber broker Alfred G. Wilson, the 110-room, 88,000-square-foot, Tudor-revival style mansion is complete

with vast collections of original art and furnishings.

MEADOWBROOK HALL

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Nestled in the heart of Oakland County, Michigan, Oakland University has a student enrollment of 18,169 students (14,397 undergraduate, 3,772 graduate) in 132 baccalaureate and 177 graduate and certificate programs. Oakland University boasts a state-of-the-art campus featuring everything from NCAA

Division I athletics to top-notch performances at the Meadow Brook Music Festival.

THIS IS OAKLAND


The OU campus is located just five minutes away from the metro Detroit area’s premier sports and entertainment facility, the Palace of Auburn Hills, home to the 2004 NBA Champion Detroit Pistons and 2008 WNBA Champion Detroit Shock. The Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, and Detroit Lions all play just

30 minutes from the OU campus in downtown Detroit.

LOCAL SPORTS

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Oakland University is home to the highly-acclaimed Meadow Brook Music Festival, which brings numerous high-profile musical and comedy acts to the OU campus every year.

Blues Traveler, Jackson Browne, Frank Caliendo, Collective Soul, Counting Crows, John Fogerty, Peter Frampton, Chris Isaak, Live, Dave Matthews Band, George Thorogood & The

Destroyers, and “Weird” Al Yankovic are just a sampling of the high-profile acts to have visited the OU campus in the last few

years. DTE Energy Music Theatre and The Palace of Auburn Hills also host several concerts within minutes of the OU campus.

MEADOW BROOKMUSIC FESTIVAL


During the holiday season the city of Rochester comes alive! A short drive down Main Street allows local businesses to show

off their “true colors” as they combine to show off their holiday spirit by covering the facades of their buildings with

multicolored lights.

THIS IS ROCHESTER

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The holiday season isn’t the only time that Rochester comes alive. The downtown area offers some of the best shopping in the metro Detroit area. And if shoppers can’t find what they’re looking for here, Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills and the

Somerset Collection in Troy are just minutes away.

THIS IS ROCHESTER


Located just minutes south of the OU campus, Somerset Collection provides 1,440,000 square feet of retail for area

residents and guests. Originally opened in 1969, the shopping center has undergone extensive renovations to enhance

the look of the mall. A 700-foot, enclosed moving sidewalk connects the North and South sides. Featuring over 180 unique shops and restaurants, 78 stores are unique to the center and are the only Michigan location. Valet parking is also offered.

SHOPPING

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Blending the hottest concepts in theme entertainment and dining with an unparalleled offering of more than 200

exciting, value-oriented and regular-priced stores. Opened in November of 1998, Great Lakes Crossing boasts six-themed

and architecturally distinctive areas in a 1.4 million square foot structure. Great Lakes Crossing brings numerous “firsts” to

Michigan, including Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World (five football fields worth of outdoor gear and shopping fun), GameWorks

(hi-tech indoor playland developed by Steven Spielberg’s guidance), Rainforest Cafe, and Neiman Marcus Last Call

Clearance Center.

SHOPPING


The atmosphere inside the Athletics Center O’Rena has provided for quite the “home court” advantage for the Golden Grizzlies. The boisterous crowds continue to make the Athletics Center

O’Rena one of the least welcoming venues in all of The Summit League for visiting teams.

THE ATMOSPHERE

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Final 2009 Oakland Volleyball StatsOakland University Combined Team Statistics (Nov. 15, 2009)

All matches

Overall record: 17-10 Conf: 10-8 Home: 6-6 Away: 9-4 Neutral: 2-0

Attack Set Serve Dig Blocking## Player sp k k/s e ta pct a a/s sa se sa/s re dig dig/s bs ba total blk/s be bhe points20 Samantha Filipek 27 1 0.04 0 2 . 5 0 0 12 0.44 0 2 0.00 0 8 0.30 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 -22 Brittany Holbrook 104 242 2.33 76 601 . 2 7 6 10 0.10 3 29 0.03 0 41 0.39 14 66 80 0.77 11 2 -12 Ashley Nevelle 112 92 0.82 28 233 . 2 7 5 1068 9.54 17 36 0.15 2 257 2.29 2 44 46 0.41 9 13 -10 Jenna Lange 108 212 1.96 71 609 . 2 3 2 4 0.04 0 4 0.00 0 25 0.23 3 72 75 0.69 5 1 -15 Adrienne Leone 78 312 4.00 114 965 . 2 0 5 15 0.19 13 35 0.17 8 180 2.31 6 31 37 0.47 4 0 -6 Allison Bell 94 108 1.15 49 330 . 1 7 9 7 0.07 24 34 0.26 2 37 0.39 6 48 54 0.57 5 1 -14 Meghan Bray 111 335 3.02 175 1020 . 1 5 7 20 0.18 28 49 0.25 36 244 2.20 1 27 28 0.25 3 2 -8 Brittany Dunn 112 13 0.12 8 32 . 1 5 6 64 0.57 30 23 0.27 23 470 4.20 0 0 0 0.00 0 2 -2 Ashleigh Slemmer 34 71 2.09 41 206 . 1 4 6 6 0.18 8 13 0.24 3 63 1.85 2 8 10 0.29 0 0 -3 Amber Miehlke 73 28 0.38 21 115 . 0 6 1 0 0.00 6 16 0.08 2 14 0.19 2 4 6 0.08 2 0 -11 Nikki Pawson 41 21 0.51 19 102 . 0 2 0 1 0.02 2 5 0.05 2 9 0.22 1 5 6 0.15 1 0 -19 Ali Hedden 3 1 0.33 1 2 . 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 1 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 -5 Jenny Jones 1 0 0.00 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 -4 Jillian Kulka 77 0 0.00 0 1 . 0 0 0 10 0.13 0 3 0.00 5 100 1.30 0 0 0 0.00 0 2 -33 Alli Kirk 112 2 0.02 2 11 . 0 0 0 37 0.33 5 16 0.04 24 289 2.58 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 -

OAKLAND UNIVERSIT 112 1438 12.84 605 4229 . 1 9 7 1254 11.20 136 267 1.21 117 1737 15.51 37 305 189.5 1.69 40 23 -Opponents 112 1305 11.65 576 3903 . 1 8 7 1199 10.71 118 199 1.05 136 1861 16.62 64 252 190.0 1.70 40 35 -

Team Statistics OU OPPATTACK K i l l s 1438 1305 E r r o r s 605 576 Total Attacks 4229 3903 Attack Pct . 1 9 7 . 1 8 7 K i l l s / S e t 12.8 11.7SET A s s i s t s 1254 1199 A t t e m p t s 3593 3521 Assist Pct . 3 4 9 . 3 4 1 A s s i s t s / S e t 11.2 10.7SERVE A c e s 136 118 E r r o r s 267 199 A t t e m p t s 2408 2342 Serve Pct . 8 8 9 . 9 1 5 A c e s / S e t 1.2 1.1SERVE RECEPTIONS E r r o r s 117 136 E r r o r s / S e t 1.0 1.2 A t t e m p t s 2135 2124 Reception Pct . 9 4 5 . 9 3 6DEFENSE D i g s 1737 1861 D i g s / S e t 15.5 16.6BLOCKING Block Solo 37 64 Block Assist 305 252 Total Blocks 189.5 190.0 B l o c k s / S e t 1.7 1.7 Block Errors 40 40Ball handling errors 23 35ATTENDANCE T o t a l 3127 5161 Dates/Avg Per Date 12/261 13/397 Neutral site #/Avg 2/100 Current win streak 0 - Home win streak 0 -

Date Opponent Score Score by set Att.Aug 28 at West Virginia W 3-0 25-20,25-19,25-23 150Aug 29 vs Saint Francis W 3-0 25-15,25-16,25-16 50Aug 29 vs TOWSON W 3-2 21-25,24-26,25-22,25-22,15-11 150Sep 05 WRIGHT STATE L 0-3 17-25,22-25,19-25 126Sep 06 NORTH TEXAS W 3-2 25-21,25-19,18-25,17-25,15-12 136Sep 06 CANISIUS W 3-0 25-15,25-22,25-13 138

*Sep 10 at UMKC W 3-1 18-25,25-22,25-22,25-19 139*Sep 12 at Southern Utah W 3-2 21-25,16-25,25-23,25-21,15-7 877*Sep 18 SOUTH DAKOTA STATE W 3-2 25-17,18-25,15-25,25-16,15-8 768*Sep 19 NORTH DAKOTA STATE L 2-3 27-25,22-25,25-19,19-25,8-15 15309/22/09 at Bowling Green W 3-1 25-16,22-25,26-24,25-19 272

*Sep 25 at Centenary W 3-1 24-26,25-21,25-23,25-23 139*Sep 26 at ORU W 3-2 25-27,16-25,25-22,25-22,20-18 123*Oct 02 IPFW L 2-3 18-25,25-23,25-22,20-25,18-20 218Oct 06 at Eastern Michigan W 3-1 25-16,25-23,19-25,25-15 127

*Oct 09 IUPUI L 2-3 15-25,26-24,25-15,19-25,10-15 278*Oct 10 WESTERN ILLINOIS W 3-0 25-16,25-23,25-22 262*Oct 16 at North Dakota State L 0-3 19-25,18-25,18-25 1746*Oct 17 at South Dakota State W 3-0 25-17,25-18,25-15 398*Oct 23 ORAL ROBERTS W 3-2 26-28,25-21,25-21,22-25,15-10 247*Oct 24 CENTENARY W 3-0 25-13,25-15,25-17 187*Oct 30 at IPFW L 0-3 18-25,19-25,17-25 333Oct 31 at Valparaiso L 2-3 26-24,25-18,22-25,21-25,6-15 427

*Nov 06 at Western Illinois W 3-2 20-25,25-20,25-18,20-25,15-7 184*Nov 7 at IUPUI L 1-3 10-25,25-17,18-25,17-25 246*Nov 13 SOUTHERN UTAH L 2-3 20-25,25-19,25-22,22-25,8-15 217*Nov 14 UMKC L 2-3 25-20,21-25,25-23,20-25,12-15 397

Record in 3-set matches:6-3 • Record in 4-set matches:4-1 • Record in 5-set matches:7-6

2009 STATISTICS


KILLS

Set

30 Meghan Bray vs. Valparaiso (10/30/09)

Season

348 Heather Lippert (2005)

Career

1110 Adrienne Leone (2005, 07-09)

KILLS PER SET

Season

4.00 Adrienne Leone (2009)

Career

3.04 Adrienne Leone (2005, 07-09)

HITTING ATTEMPTS

Set

81 Adrienne Leone vs. IPFW (10/2/09)

Season

1020 Meghan Bray (2009)

Career

3769 Adrienne Leone (2005, 07-09)

HITTING PERCENTAGE

Set

.833 Leah Dupuie vs. Chicago St. (10/28/05)

Season

.360 Tess Pierce (2001)

Career

.316 Tess Pierce (1998-01)

ASSISTS

Set

77 Andrea Cothren vs. W. Illinois (10/27/00)

Season

1068 Ashley Nevelle (2009)

Career

3538 Becca Moller (2001, 03-05)

ASSISTS PER SET

Season

11.01 Andrea Cothren (1998)

Career

10.56 Andrea Cothren (1998-00)

SERVICE ACES

Set

7 Becca Moeller vs. Centenary (9/27/03)

Season

42 Chelsea Licavoli (2004)

Career

95 Lauren Duquette (2005-08)

SERVICE ACES PER SET

Season

0.45 Chelsea Licavoli (2004)

Career

0.36 Chelsea Licavoli (2004-05)

DIGS

Set

41 Lauren Duquette vs. Centenary (9/14/07)

Season

619 Lauren Duquette (2007)

Career

1805 Lauren Duquette (2005-08)

DIGS PER SET

Season

5.95 Lauren Duquette (2007)

Career

4.93 Lauren Duquette (2005-08)

SOLO BLOCKS

Set

5 Four times, last by

Beth Ann Rourk vs. W. Illinois (10/4/02)

Season

32 Tess Pierce (1998)

Carmen Trippett (2001)

Career

81 Tess Pierce (1998-01)

BLOCK ASSISTS

Set

14 Heather Lippert vs. Chicago St. (10/1/05)

Season


Career

332 Leah Dupuie (2005-08)

TOTAL BLOCKS

Set

15 Leah Dupuie vs. IPFW (9/23/07)

Season


Career

383 Tess Pierce (1998-01)

BLOCKS PER SET

Season

1.25 Heather Lippert (2004 &05)

Leah Dupuie (2007)

Career

1.18 Heather Lippert (2003-05)

SETS PLAYED

Career

405 Leah Dupuie (2005-08)

HONORS

All-Summit League* (2000-)

* - Known as the Mid-Continent

until 2007

1999 Tess Pierce 2nd

2000 Tess Pierce 2nd

2004 Heather Lippert 2nd

2005 Heather Lippert 2nd

2007 Lauren Duquette 2nd

2008 Lauren Duquette 2nd

2009 Adrienne Leone 1st

Summit League All-Freshman

2002 Amanda Fowler

2004 Chelsea Licavoli

2005 Adrienne Leone

2007 Katy Wilson

2009 Meghan Bray

Brittany Holbrook

Academic All-Summit League

88 Selections

NCAA DIVISION I RECORDS & HONORS

2010 GOLDEN GRIZZLIES SCHEDULEAUGUST Fri. 27 vs. South Dakota# DeKalb, Ill. 3 p.m. at Northern Illinois# 8 p.m. Sat. 28 vs. College of Charleston# DeKalb, Ill. 1 p.m. vs. Chicago State# 6 p.m. SEPTEMBER Fri. 3 vs. Robert Morris^ Muncie, Ind. 5 p.m. Sat. 4 vs. Tennessee State^ Muncie, Ind. 10 a.m. at Ball State^ 7:30 p.m. TUES. 7 EASTERN MICHGAN ROCHESTER 7 P.M. Fri. 10 at IPFW* Fort Wayne, Ind. 7 p.m. Sat. 11 vs. Cornell& Bowling Green, Ohio 2 p.m. at Bowling Green& 7 p.m. Tues. 14 at Michigan State East Lansing, Mich. 7 p.m. Fri. 17 at IUPUI* Indianapolis, Ind. 7 p.m. Sat. 18 at Western Illinois* Macomb, Ill. 6 p.m. FRI. 24 UMKC* ROCHESTER 7 P.M. SAT. 25 SOUTHERN UTAH* ROCHESTER 7 P.M. OCTOBER Fri. 1 at South Dakota State* Brookings, S.D. 8 p.m. Sat. 2 at North Dakota State* Fargo, N.D. 8 p.m. FRI. 8 CENTENARY* ROCHESTER 7 P.M. SAT. 9 ORAL ROBERTS* ROCHESTER 7 P.M. FRI. 15 NORTH DAKOTA ST.* ROCHESTER 6 P.M. SAT. 16 SOUTH DAKOTA ST.* ROCHESTER 7 P.M. TUES. 19 VALPARAISO ROCHESTER 7 P.M. Fri. 22 at Oral Roberts* Tulsa, Okla. 8 p.m. Sat. 23 at Centenary* Shreveport, La. 8 p.m. FRI. 29 IPFW* ROCHESTER 7 P.M. NOVEMBER FRI. 5 IUPUI* ROCHESTER 7 P.M. SAT. 6 WESTERN ILLINOIS* ROCHESTER 5 P.M. Thur. 11 at Southern Utah* Cedar City, Utah 9 p.m. Sat. 13 at UMKC* Kansas City, Mo. 8 p.m. All times EST and subject to change Home meets in BOLD CAPS* - Summit League Games# - NIU Invitational^ - Active Ankle Challenge& - Best Western Falcon Plaza Invitational

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