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Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Media Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Flames Ablaze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32006-07 Season in Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Head Coach Brant Tolsma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Assistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Big South Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Women’s Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Women’s Season Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Women’s Head Shots/Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Men’s Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Men’s Season Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Men’s Head Shots/Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Chronology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38All-Americans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Facility Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .512006-07 Top Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53All-Time Top Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Academic Affairs for Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Athletics Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Liberty University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Athletics Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Sports Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

LibertyFlames.comMedia and fans can follow the Liberty men’s and women’s

track & field teams and the rest of the Liberty athletics pro-gram from anywhere in theworld on the official web site ofLiberty Athletics.

LibertyFlames.com offersschedules, rosters, results andmore for all 18 of Liberty’s varsity sports.

A Quick Look at LibertyName of School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liberty UniversityCity/Zip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynchburg, Va. 24502Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . 10,400 (Resident), 28,000 (Total)Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flames/Lady FlamesSchool Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Red, White & BlueAffiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NCAA Division IConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Big SouthFounder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Jerry FalwellChancellor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jerry Falwell, Jr.Exec. Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Ronald GodwinDirector of Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff BarberAthletics Dept. Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434-582-2100Ticket Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434-582-SEAT

Track & Field InformationHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brant TolsmaAlma Mater (Yr.) . . . Newark College of Engineering (’71)Years at Liberty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Associate Head Coach Lance Bingham (Texas Tech, ’85)Assistant Coach . . . . . . Greg Jimmerson (Stanford, ’98)Assistant Coach . . . . . . . . Heather Zealand (Liberty, ’02)Assistant Coach . . . . . . Andrew McFadden (Liberty, ’98)Graduate Assistant David Cheromei (Virginia Intermont, ’07)Track Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 582-2135Indoor Track . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tolsma Indoor Track CenterOutdoor Track . . . . . . .Matthes-Hopkins Track ComplexWomen’s Big South Championships/Last . . . . .18/2007Men’s Big South Championships/Last . . . . . . . 22/2007

Athletic Media Relations InformationAsst. A.D./Athletic Media Relations Dir. .Todd WetmoreSID Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(434) 582-2292Cell Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(434) 841-8974Assoc. Athletic Media Relations Dir. . .Ryan BombergerCell Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(434) 221-5576Asst. Athletic Media Relations Dir. . . . . .Vincent BriedisCell Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(434) 841-0839Asst. Athletic Media Relations Director/Track Contact

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul CarmanyOffice Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 582-2604Cell Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 221-5575Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (434) 582-2076Email Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pjcarmany@liberty.eduMailing Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971 University Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lynchburg, VA 24502

Athletics Website . . . . . . . . . . . www.LibertyFlames.com

This publication has been produced by the Liberty Athletic Media Relations Office.

Editor: Paul Carmany

Assistant Editors: Todd Wetmore,Ryan Bomberger and Vincent Briedis

Contributor: Dwayne Groff

Photography: Les Schofer, KevinGiedd, Jamie Hall, LU Archives, WGPhoto, Kirby Lee/Image of Sport andAP/Wide World Photos

Cover Design: Ryan Bomberger andPaul Carmany

Cover Production/Printing:Morgantown Printing & Binding, Morgantown, W.Va.

Presswork: Morgantown Printing & Binding

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2008 Liberty Track & Field Media OutletsFlames Sports NetworkJamie Hall, Station ManagerWWMC - 90.9 FM “The Light”1971 University Blvd. | Lynchburg, VA 24502Phone: (434) 582-3691 | Fax: (434) 582-7461

WDBJ-TV/Channel 7Mike Stevens, Sports Director2807 Hershberger Rd. NW | Roanoke, VA 24017Phone: (540) 344-7000 | Fax: (540) 344-5097

WSLS-TV/Channel 10John Appicello, Sports DirectorP.O. Box 10 | Roanoke, VA 24022Phone: (540) 981-9126 | Fax: (540) 343-2059

WSET-TV/Channel 13Dennis Carter, Sports Director2320 Langhorne Rd. | Lynchburg, VA 24501Phone: (434) 528-1313 | Fax: (434) 847-8800

Liberty ChampionSports Editor1971 University Blvd. | Lynchburg, VA 24502Phone: (434)582-2124 | Fax: (434) 582-2420

Lynchburg News and AdvanceChris Morris, Sports EditorChris Lang, Beat Writer101 Wyndale DriveP.O. Box 10129 | Lynchburg, VA 24506Phone: (434) 385-5554 | Fax: (434) 385-5538

Richmond Times DispatchSports EditorP.O. Box 85333 | Richmond, VA 23293Phone: (804) 649-6554 | Fax (804) 775-8085

Roanoke TimesSports EditorP.O. Box 2491 | Roanoke, VA 24010Phone: (540) 981-3100 | Fax: (540) 524-4698

Track & Field NewsEditorial Dept.2570 El Camino Real, Suite 606Mountain View, CA 94040Phone: (650) 948-8188 | Fax: (650) 948-9445

Covering the FlamesPlease assist us in providing you

with the most accurate informationpossible by observing the followingmedia guidelines when dealing withany Liberty University athletics pro-gram.

InterviewsAll interview requests must be

coordinated by a member of theAthletic Media Relations staff. Ath-lete interviews will not conflict withclasses, meetings or practice times.Athletes are available after work-outs. Interviews are not permitted inthe locker room or training room.

Practice SessionsWorkouts are generally open to

the media, unless otherwise ann-ounced. Please contact a member ofthe Athletic Media Relations staff ifyou plan to attend a workout.

Post-Meet PolicyContact a member of the Ath-

letic Media Relations staff for specif-ic information regarding the post-meet policy.

Flames Club LuncheonsAt various times during the sea-

son, the Flames Club hosts a lunch-eon in the Donor Room of theWilliams Football Operations Center.Lunch begins at 11:55 a.m., followedby comments from various coaches.Following the luncheon, CoachTolsma will usually be available forinterviews.

Flames OnlineLiberty Flames Online, located

at LibertyFlames.com on the worldwide web, is an interactive online siteoffering information for all Libertytrack & field fans. From updatedresults, athlete and coach profiles, topress releases, Flames Online is thefirst place to check for the latestnews.

Liberty University Office ofAthletic Media Relations

Todd WetmoreAssistant ADfor Athletic

Media Relations

Ryan BombergerAssociate AthleticMedia Relations

Director

Vincent BriedisAssistant AthleticMedia Relations

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Paul CarmanyAssistant AthleticMedia Relations

Director/Track Contact

Josh McDougal

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This brochure has been prepared to helpyou know more about Liberty University'sunique track and field program. Thank you fortaking the time to review this material.

The distinctiveness of Liberty athletics isbased on our motivation and mission. As ateam of college students and coaches wholove the Lord Jesus Christ, we desire to rep-resent Him and to honor Him in everythingthat we do. We want to multiply and use ourtalents for the glory of God.

In John 15:8 Jesus said, "This is to myFather's glory, that you bear much fruit, show-ing yourselves to be my disciples." At Libertywe strive for success to increase our opportu-nities to show ourselves to be His disciples. InMatthew 5:16 Jesus said, "Let your light soshine before men, that they may see yourgood works and give glory to your father, whois in heaven." We deeply desire to shine forHim.

It is a wonderful privilege and awesomeresponsibility to represent Liberty because inrepresenting Liberty we represent Jesus

Christ. We have been instructed to "shinelike stars as we hold out the Word of Life."This is our call and this is our passion. Weare available to God to be used for His glory.We have the greatest purpose. We have thegreatest motivation. Can we do any lessthan become a great track team? Is thetremendous progress of this young team anysurprise?

Certainly our team and our school are notfor everyone, but for those athletes whoshare our Biblically-based faith and ourdesire to be all we can be for the glory ofGod, what opportunity could be more excit-ing? We are looking for talented athleteswho share our passion for this wonderfulmission. God has already blessed us in somany wonderful ways and surely the best isyet to come. To run for Liberty is to run forthe Lord, the Creator and Sustainer of life.We have been set on fire, and the Flamesare Ablaze.

- Coach Brant Tolsma

The 2007 Big South Men’s and Women’s Champions

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2007 Liberty Track & Field

The Lady Flames celebrate their first Big South outdoor team championship since 2003.

Senior Arlene Zelinskas receives the Rock Royer/Mac Rivera Award.

(L-R): Chenoa Freeman, Charlene Hibbert, Tra’Screen and Marie Williams set a new Liberty and

Big South 4 x 400 relay record, 3:41.00.

Head Coach Brant Tolsma displays his pair of outdoor Big South Coach of the Year awards.

Arlene Zelinskas takes the baton from Tra’ Screen, on her way to victory in the

Big South 4 x 100 relay.

Carol Jefferson, shown above winning the BigSouth 10K title, ran the same event at the NCAANational Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

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Josh McDougal races to one of his five All-America honors won during the 2006-07 academic

year, in the NCAA indoor 5,000 meters.

The Flames celebrate after capturing the IC4A championship for the

second time in program history.

Brandon Hoskins throws the shot put in the NCAAOutdoor Track & Field Championships decathlon,

where he placed seventh.

Matt Parker high jumped 6-11 to garner All-East Region honors.

Freshman Josh Edmonds represents the USA atthe World Junior Cross Country Championships.

Jon Hart accepts his award for Big South Men’s Outstanding Field Performer.