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Head Coach: David Rawles
Assistant Coach/Director of Volleyball Operations: Kari Perez
Assistant Coach: Scott VanderWerp
2007 Record: 5-30 overall, 0-14 WHAC
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Opponent |
Site |
Time |
| Tues., Aug. 26 |
@ Rochester College |
Rochester, Mich. |
7:00pm |
| Thurs., Aug. 28 |
@ Ferris State University |
Big Rapids, Mich. |
7:00pm |
| Fri., Aug. 29 |
@ Cornerstone Classic Volleyball Tournament |
Grand Rapids, Mich. |
TBD |
| Sat., Aug. 30 |
@ Cornerstone Classic Volleyball Tournament |
Grand Rapids, Mich. |
TBD |
| Fri., Sept. 5 |
@ Purdue North Central |
Westville, Ind. |
7:00pm |
| Tues., Sept 9 |
vs. University of Nothwestern Ohio |
Grand Rapids, Mich. |
7:00pm |
| Tues., Sept 16 |
vs Madonnna |
Grand Rapids, Mich. |
7:00pm |
| Tues., Sept. 23 |
vs. Davenport |
Grand Rapids, Mich. |
7:00pm |
| Thurs., Sept. 25 |
@ Siena Heights |
Adrian, Mich. |
7:00pm |
| Tues., Sept. 30 |
@ Cornerstone |
Grand Rapids, Mich. |
7:00pm |
| Tues., Oct. 2 |
vs. UM Dearborn |
Grand Rapids, Mich. |
7:00pm |
| Tues., Oct. 7 |
@ Madonna |
Livonia, Mich. |
7:00pm |
| Thurs., Oct. 9 |
vs. Concordia |
Grand Rapids, Mich. |
7:00pm |
| Fri,Sat.Oct 10-11 |
@ Goshen |
Goshen, Ind. |
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| Tues., Oct. 14 |
@ Indiana Tech |
Fort Wayne, Ind |
7:00pm |
| Thurs., Oct. 16 |
@ Davenport |
Grand Rapids, Mich. |
7:00pm |
| Sat., Oct 18 |
Aquinas Tournament -- Rochester College, Purdue North Central, Calumet St. Joseph |
Grand Rapids, Mich. |
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| Tues., Oct 21 |
vs. Siena Heights |
Grand Rapids, Mich. |
7:00pm |
| Wed., Oct. 22 |
@ Grand Valley State |
Allendale, Mich. |
7:00pm |
| Thurs., Oct. 23 |
vs Cornerstone |
Grand Rapids, Mich. |
7:00pm |
| Sat., Oct 25 |
@ Spring Arbor |
Spring Arbor, Mich. |
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| Tues., Oct 28 |
@ UM Dearborn |
Dearborn, Mich. |
7:00pm |
| Tues., Nov. 4 |
@ Concordia |
Ann Arbor Mich. |
7:00pm |
| Thurs., Nov. 6 |
vs Indiana Tech |
Grand Rapids, Mich. |
7:00pm |
| Tues., Nov. 11 |
WHAC Championships/Tournament Info |
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| 2007
Roster: |
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| No. |
Photos |
Name |
Pos |
Yr |
Ht. |
Hometown/High School |
| 3 |
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Kari Carnell |
S/DS |
JR |
5-5 |
Flushing, Mich. / Flushing |
| 4 |
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Jessica Venlet |
OH |
SO |
5-10 |
Conklin, Mich. / Ravenna |
| 6 |
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Heather Becker |
RS |
JR |
5-11 |
Lowell, Mich. / Lowell |
| 7 |
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Lauren Purdy |
OH |
FR |
5-11 |
Novi, Mich. / Novi |
| 8 |
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Allison Nix |
DS |
FR |
5'7 |
Valparaiso, Ind. / Valparaiso |
| 13 |
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Mollie Lounds |
MH |
FR |
6'0 |
Mason, Mich. / Mason |
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| Printable Roster (pdf) |
| Coaches: |
DAVID RAWLES
Head Coach
Coach Rawles enters his first season at the helm of the Saints volleyball program. A volleyball enthusiast, Coach Rawles is very active in all facets of the game. Currently he is ranked in the top ten of the Midwest Professional Volleyball Association. While playing on the MPVA Tour he was named Rookie of the Year finalist during the 2002 season and garnered Most Improved Player accolades during the 2003 campaign. Most recently Coach Rawles spent the past year as a volunteer assistant coach at Michgan State University. Prior to his stint in East Lansing, MI, Coach Rawles led the North Muskegon High School team to a Class C state championship in 2006. There he was also named All Area Coach of the Year for Class C-D and was also selected to coach the West MIchigan All Area All-Star team in 2005 and 2006. Before his state championship run he coached the Grand Valley State University Women's Club team to a 9th place national finish in 2003 and then improved on that mark with a 3rd place finish in 2005.
Coach Rawles has spent the last five years as one of the top coaches for Inside Out Volleyball club program based out of Muskegon, MI, where he travels coaching the top 17 and 18 year olds in the state. In addition to his responsibilities as a coach for Inside Out, he has been hired by Division I volleyball programs to help run camps and clinics, such as Michigan State Univeristy and University of Mississippi.Coach Rawles now resides in Norton Shores, MI. |
KARI PEREZ
Assistant Coach/Director of Volleyball Operations
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Scott VanderWerp
Assistant Coach |
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| Outlook: |
As the Saints enter the 2007 volleyball season, under new Head Coach David Rawles, the Lady Saints have a theme “All for ONE and ONE for All.” The Saints look to improve their last year’s record of 9-24 and a 5th place finish in the conference. “This years team is young and devoted to becoming better volleyball players,” Coach Rawles. Senior defensive specialist/ libero Michelle Maleski and senior out side hitter Maureen Neugent will be helping freshmen setter Adrea Holt lead the Saints volleyball team this year. The roster consists of three seniors, three juniors, four sophomores, and four freshmen.
With a familiar face playing a new position captain Michelle Maleski (Ravenna, MI) will go from setter to libero. As freshmen Andrea Holt (West Ottawa, MI) will be running the offense. “ Holts 6 foot height, knowledge, and athletic ability will help her be a leader on and off the floor this season. In the middle position this year the Saints have quick and energetic players. Sophomore Katherine Partyka (Washington, MI), and explosive freshmen Mollie Louds (Mason, MI), will be strong in the middle. On the right side sophomore Heather Becker (Lowell, MI) will be holding down the opposing outside hitters. At the Saints outside they have five battling out for the right to start. Senior and captain Maureen Neugent (Lansing, MI) will be challenging sophomore Megan McCorry (Mattawan, MI) and sophomore Jessica Venlet (Conklin, MI) as the most experienced of the five. The other two Saints are young and athletic freshmen Lauren Purdy (Novi, MI) and Beth Bacheller (Freemont, MI). Defensively for the Saints junior Kari Carnell (Flushing, MI) will bring energy to the floor. Along with Carnell the saints have senior defensive specialist Alene Seiler (Conway Springs, KS), and sophomore Chelsea Nix (Valparaiso, IN) as returns. Helping the Defense this season is freshmen Allison Nix (Valparaiso, IN) the quickest of the defensive specialists.
The Saints have a new young and energetic staff with a fresh attitude and philosophy for the Saints volleyball program. “ I am excited for the program and the step that we are taking to becoming a force in the WHAC,” Coach Brian Netzler, first year Volunteer Assistant Coach for the Saints. Coach Netzler played for Grand Valley State University Men’s volleyball team for three years. Along with Coach Rawles and Netzler is first year Assistant Coach Brandyn Thorson. Coach Thorson was a four-year outside hitter for Michigan State University Men’s team. “ I look forward to the challenge of helping Coach Rawles build a strong program at Aquinas College. We had a lot of success together at the high school level winning a State Championship in 2006 at North Muskegon and would like to see that success here at Aquinas College,” states Coach Thorson.
The Saints volleyball family looks forward to the approach that the new staff is taking. “ This team has what it takes to do well this year. I’m impressed with the work ethic of the team. Coach Rawles is very demanding, and so far the team has stepped up to the challenge,” The Director of Volleyball Operations, Kari Perez, who played for Coach Rawles on the women’s club team at Grand Valley State University in the 2002/03 season.
The Saints are on their way to overcoming adversity and capitalizing on a new beginning. “ I am eager to see what the WHAC has to offer. I know we have some powerhouse teams in the conference and I would like to think that we will be one of them at the end of this season,” Coach Rawles. |
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| Year
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| 2008 Signings |
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Katie Vandermeer (setter) -- Katie was a four year starter at East Kentwood High School. Katie was a three-time All State selection as well as a State Champion setter. Katie is a transfer from Michigan State University where she played one year as a setter for the Spartans. |
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| Jessica Curtis (outside hitter) -- Jessica is from North Branch High School where she was a two-time All Region player and an All State selection her senior season. Jessica comes to Aquinas from one of the top volleyball programs in the state. |
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| Chelsea Phillips (middle hitter) -- Chelsea is from West Ottawa High School where she was an All Conference and All Region performer this past year. Chelsea also garnered All-State Honorable Mention and Academic All State honors. |
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| Amber Hargett (outside hitter) -- Amber was a starting outside hitter for East Kentwood High School, one of the strongest programs in the state of Michigan. Hargett was selected to the All-Region team and was also selected honorable mention All Conference. Amber also excells in the classroom where she was selected 1st team All Academic for 2008. |
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| Taylor Rudlund (outside hitter) -- Taylor was a second team All Conference performer during her junior and senior years at West Ottawa High School. |
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| Gina Turner -- Forest Hills Eastern -- DS |
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| Sarah LeClair -- Grand Haven --DS |
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| Laura Ballor -- Norte Dame Prep -- Middle/RS |
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