Head Coach: Luke Griemsman (2nd year)

Assistant Coaches: Dale Parker (2nd year), Aaron Slusher (1st year)

2010 Record: 4-7

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2010 Schedule & Results

DATE	OPPONENT	SITE	TIME/RESULT
Tues., March 9	@ Southern Virginia	Buena Vista, Va.	L 8-9
Fri., March 12	@ Coastal Carolina	Conway, S.C.	W 7-4
Sat., March 27	vs. Indiana Tech	Grand Rapids, Mich.	L 6-9
Tues., March 30	vs. Calvin College	Grand Rapids, Mich.	L 9-10
Thurs., April 1	vs. Grand Valley State	Grand Rapids, Mich.	L 6-22
Thurs., April 8	vs. Ferris State	Grand Rapids, Mich.	L 4-8
Sat., April 10	vs. Northern Michigan	Grand Rapids, Mich.	W 11-5
Wed., April 14	@ Hope College	Holland, Mich.	L 10-16
Sat., April 17	vs. Oakland University	Grand Rapids, Mich.	L 6-7 (OT)
Wed., April 21	vs. Saginaw Valley State	Grand Rapids, Mich.	W 16-7
Sat., April 24	@ UM-Dearborn	Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard High School	W 13-4

Roster

No.	Photos	Name	Yr.	Pos	Ht.	Hometown/High School (College)
2		Jordan Matheny	SO	MF	5-11	Howell, Mich./Howell
3		Scott Brown	FR	MF	5-11	Grosse Pointe, Mich./Grosse Pointe North
4		Tyler Rosema	SO	MF	5-10	Grand Haven, Mich./Grand Haven
5		Eric Emens	SO	ATK	6-1	Grand Haven, Mich./Grand Haven
7		Doug Seites	SR	MF	6-1	Kent City, Mich./Kent City
8		Conner Sutton	FR	DEF	5-10	Commerce Twp., Mich./Lakeland
9		Matthew Schousen	JR	MF	5-11	East Grand Rapids, Mich./East Grand Rapids
10		Greg Savage	JR	GK	5-10	Caledonia, Mich./GR Catholic Central
11		Mike Matych	SO	ATK	5-10	Grand Haven, Mich./Grand Haven
12		Dave Sweeny	JR	MF	6-0	Caledonia, Mich./Caledonia
13		Ben Kruid	JR	DEF	6-0	Holland, Mich./Holland
14		Doug Michielsen	FR	DEF	5-11	Zeeland, Mich./Zeeland West
15		Matt Schelter	JR	ATK	5-8	Lansing, Mich./Waverly
17		Jacob Jeffers	SO	MID	5-9	Grandville, Mich./Grand Rapids Catholic Central
19		Andrew Laquinta	FR	MF	5-11	Livonia, Mich./Detroit Jesuit
20		Terrell McCloud	FR	MF	6-1	Upper Darby, Penn./Christian Acd.
22		James Burkhardt	SO	DEF	5-11	New Baltimore, Mich./De La Salle
23		Matt Woronko	FR	MF	6-0	Grand Rapids, Mich./Grand Rapids West Catholic
24		John Moeggenberg	FR	MF	5-11	Bay City, Mich./Bay City
27		Nate McCorry	SO	MF	6-3	Mattawan, Mich./Mattawan
29		Brett Barnes	JR	DEF	5-11	Taylor, Mich./Detroit Catholic Central
32		Joe Cracchiolo	FR	GK	5-10	New Baltimore, Mich./Anchor Bay

Coaches

	Luke Griemsman Head Coach -- Griemsman brings to Aquinas College an array of experience in lacrosse both as a player and as a coach. Coach Griemsman comes to Aquinas after heading the lacrosse programs at Saginaw Valley State University ('06-'07) and Central Michigan University ('05). While at Central Michigan, Griemsman brought CMU to the Central Collegiate Lacrosse Association (CCLA) playoffs in their first year in the Division 1. At Saginaw Valley, Griemsman went 10-6-1 in 07.

	Griemsman's college experience began as a four year varsity player at Division I Michigan State University. After graduation from Michigan State, Griemsman, a bachelor of arts graduate, joined the college coaching ranks as an assistant coach for his alma mater. On completion of a two-year stint as assistant coach, Coach Griemsman took the helm of the Michigan State Spartan's lacrosse program ('98-'99).

	For a short while, Griemsman took a small absence from coaching to pursue a degree in secondary education at Northern Michigan University ('99-'01). Griemsman revisited his love of lacrosse in 2001 by forming the Michigan State University Lacrosse Alumni Association remaining president for the following eight years. During this time, Griemsman also served as a member of the Asheville Lacrosse Club ('02-'03) in North Carolina. Coach Griemsman rejoined the coaching ranks as he served as an assistant track coach, assistant soccer coach and assistant boy's basketball coach at Apple Valley Middle School (NC).

	During this time, Griemsman also served as an assistant soccer coach at North Buncombe High School (NC) and a member of the North Carolina Lacrosse Officials Association ('02-'03). Griemsman, a current member of the Michigan Lacrosse Officials Association, will no doubt be a welcome addition to the Aquinas Athletic Department. "We are ecstatic that someone with Luke's experience and integrity will be heading this program. Luke will be a great addition to our staff here at Aquinas," comments Athletic Director Terry Bocian.

	Griemsman and his family currently reside in East Grand Rapids, MI., where he serves as a substitute teacher certified in science, social studies and health.

Dale Parker Assistant Coach -- Coach Parker began playing lacrosse as an eighth grader in Novi, MI. A 1999 graduate of Novi High School he then took his defensive experience to Oakland University and was apart of the 2003 program that attended the MCLA National Tournament. A 2004 graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Coach Parker moved to the Grand Rapids area and is a sales associate for Lasers Unlimited, Inc.

Aaron Slusher Assistant Coach -- Coach Slusher comes to Aquinas College from the Lansing area. A 2001 graduate of Lansing Waverly, Slusher was recruited to play lacrosse at Wheeling Jesuit in West Virginia. As well as his duties at Aquinas, Slusher still finds time to coach and officiate youth lacrosse as well as designing and manufacturing wooden lacrosse shafts.

Season Outlook

Sophomore Season Sways Saints
Like a palm tree pushed over in a hurricane, the 2010 Saints approached a formidable horizon. "The thing is," said head coach, Luke Griemsman (2nd season), "we had a sophomore dominated team but we gained experience. The guys were learning, progressing, and getting time."

Aquinas College, in the last year, has decided to rebuild a fieldhouse, add a women's lacrosse team, and shoot for an education unsurpassed in these economic times. How did they weather the 2010 season? Here is a recap:

Attack
Without a graduating attack starter there could only be convention and concoction for the attack unit. Mike Matych (Grand Haven, Mich.) began this season like last leading in scoring for the Saints. Matych doggedly put up 44 points (30 goals, 14 assists.)

Sophomores Tyler Rosema (Grand Haven, Mich.) and Andrew Iaquinta (Livonia, Mich.) provided shots and ball movement when needed. Rosema had an incredible drive finishing as the second leading scorer on the team with 20 points (14 goals, 6 assists.) Iaquinta brought a home run attitude to the game for his first year in lacrosse, he moved the ball well and improved steadily.

Sophomore Eric Emens (Grand Haven, Mich.) and Junior Matt Schelter (Lansing, Mich.) aided the Saints with 9 and 11 points respectively.

Midfield
The midfield and team were again led by fifth-year senior, Doug Seites (Kent City, Mich.). Griemsman says, "I was so excited when Doug made the decision to come back for one more year. I love working with a leader and athlete like him and he really did thrive in his last year of play." Seites finished with 12 points (9 goals, 3 assists) and picked up 20 ground balls.

Jacob Jeffers (Grandville, Mich.) and Jordan Matheny (Howell, Mich.) provided the needed lift when the winds blew strong. Jeffers continued exactly where he left off in 2009, an excellent face off midfielder who can play both sides of the field. He finished with 105 face-off wins out 195 total draws for 54% success rate. He also led the team in picking up 46 ground balls. Matheny brought leadership, hustle, and intensity to the field and defense scooping up a total of 35 ground balls as a long stick midfielder.

Sophomore Nate McCorry (Mattawan, Mich.) again proved that he is an important player on the team by coming up with 10 points (7 goals, 3 assists) and scooping up 17 ground balls. Newcomer Scott Brown (Grosse Pointe, Mich.) showed a lot of promise with 4 points and 11 ground balls.

Defense
The Maroon and White bulwark this year was the defensive unit. Led by sophomore, James Burkhardt (New Baltimore, Mich.) and freshmen Doug Michielsen (Zeeland, Mich.) and Connor Sutton (Commerce Twp., Mich.) the defense was virtually airtight all season. "Burkhardt is a guy with incredible field sense, knowledge, strength and leadership. It was comforting to know that he was heading up this unit." Griemsman said, "Michielsen improved steadily over the season and began to show a new toughness towards the end of the season. Sutton was relentless with great skills and footwork."

The defense was backed up nicely by two veterans not new to the rigors of a lacrosse season. Junior Brett Barnes (Taylor, Mich.) and Senior Ben Kruid (Holland, Mich.) brought a ton of experience and leadership. Barnes was a great support, especially on the man down unit and Kruid emerged as a great clearer and long stick midfielder.

Goalie
Senior transfer Greg Savage (Caledonia, Mich.) was undoubtedly one of the biggest reasons the 2010 Saints weathered the season. "When we found out Greg was at school and had experience, we felt lucky," Griemsman said, "but when we met him and saw his drive, leadership, and play we were ecstatic! It is one of those things that you feel fortunate to happen." Savage finished the season with 128 saves and 84 goals against for a 60% save percentage. Newcomer Joe Cracchiolo (New Baltimore, Mich.) filled the backup role nicely and gained some valuable experience in his freshman year. He finished with 15 saves and 9 goals against.

The Schedule
The Aquinas Lacrosse team continued its growth as a lacrosse program by heading over the mountains and into the Carolinas for its' inaugural spring break trip. "We started with two tough out of conference games. We headed into SELC (South East Lacrosse Conference) territory. Traveling to and playing at Southern Virginia and Coastal Carolina. It was great for the early season growth of the team," says Griemsman. The Saints dropped a very close game to Southern Virginia losing in overtime 8-9. They came away with a win at Coastal Carolina beating that shifty team 7-4.

The Saints returned home for five straight home games hosting league new comer Indiana Tech losing a close one 6-9, they were then defeated by divisional rival Calvin in the last twenty seconds of the game by a score of 9-10. Powerful Grand Valley came and showed why they are a top five team in the country. Ferris came and although the Saints kept it close they fell 4-8. Northern Michigan's visit provided the Saints' first, home win of the season with a score of 11-5. The Saints then got on the road to challenge a very good team from Hope on April 14 losing respectably 10-16. The Saints returned to host Oakland and lost a close one 6-7 in overtime. They then hosted Saginaw Valley prevailing 17-6 and finally traveling to Ann Arbor to defeat Dearborn 13-4.

Post Season Awards

Most Valuable Player Award

2010 James Burkhardt

2009 Nick Avendt

Most Improved Player Award

2010 Andrew Iaquinta, Terrell McCloud

2009 Kyle McCarthy

Hoover Award

2010 Jacob Jeffers

2009 Jordan Matheny

Brave Heart Award

2010 Greg Savage, Doug Sites

2009 Nate McCorry

St. Bernard Award

2010 Mike Matych

2009 James Burkhardt

CCLA Honors

2010 James Burkhardt - Honorable Mention Defense

2010 Mike Matych - Honorable Mention Attack

2009 Nick Avendt - 1st Team Goalie (CCLA D2 Goalie of the Year)

The Field

(At left:) With synthetic turf installed during summer 2007, Aquinas becomes the first member of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) to have an artificial playing surface for lacrosse and soccer.