<br />
2010<br />
VOLLEYBALL<br />
VOLLEYBALL QUICK FACTS<br />
General Information<br />
Name of School: Valparaiso University<br />
City/Zip: Valparaiso, Ind. 46383<br />
Founded: 1859<br />
Enrollment: 3,980<br />
Nickname: Crusaders<br />
School Colors: Brown and Gold<br />
Home Court (Capacity):<br />
Athletics-Recreation Center (5,000)<br />
Press Box Phone: 219.548.1502<br />
Affiliation: NCAA Division I<br />
Conference: Horizon League<br />
President: Mark Heckler<br />
Athletics Director: Mark LaBarbera<br />
Senior Woman Administrator: Jennifer Samble<br />
Athletics Department Phone: 219.464.6894<br />
Ticket Office Phone: 219.464.5233<br />
Website: valpoathletics.com<br />
2<br />
History<br />
First Year of Program: 1979<br />
All-time record: 495-527 (31 seasons)<br />
NCAA Tournament Appearances: 3<br />
Last Post Season Appearance: 2005<br />
Result: Lost 3-0 to #16 California at Madison, Wis.<br />
All-time NCAA Tournament R<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 1" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=1"> 2010 VOLLEYBALL</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 2" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=2"> VOLLEYBALL QUICK FACTS General Information Name</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=3"> Coaching Staff Head Coach: Carin Avery - 9th seas</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=4"> VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY The Valpo Experience The </a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=5"> Quality Academics Learning is a way of life at Va</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=6"> VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY A Vibrant Community With </a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=7"> Valparaiso, the City The city of Valparaiso, with</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=8"> VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY History Valparaiso Univer</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=9"> President Mark A. Heckler President Mark A. Heckl</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=10"> VALPO ATHLETICS Champions in Competition Since t</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=11"> Pictured: Andrea Balsis</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=12"> VALPO ATHLETICS Pictured left to right: Linds</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=13"> Pictured: Val Bollenbac her</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=14"> VALPO ATHLETICS </a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=15"> Pictured: Katie Layman</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=16"> HALL OF FAME </a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=17"> Cyndi (Norman) Kiper Hall of Fame Class of 2009 V</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=18"> ATHLETICS STAFF DIRECTORY Director of Athletics </a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=19"> Administrative Staff Jennifer Samble Associate Di</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=20"> VALPO SPIRIT Alma Mater Hail to the Brown and Go</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 21" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=21"> </a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 22" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=22"> 2010 VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE Date Opponent </a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 23" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=23"> Date Opponent Loca</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 24" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=24"> 2010 VOLLEYBALL ROSTER No. Name </a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 25" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=25"> Pictured: Katie Layman Pictured: Katie B</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 26" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=26"> SEASON PREVIEW The 2010 Valparaiso volleyball te</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=27"> Pictured: Tara Diebler</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=28"> VOLLEYBALL COACHES Head Coach Ninth Season Ball</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 29" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=29"> VOLLEYBALL COACHES Craig Cromwell Craig Cromwell</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=30"> VOLLEYBALL #1 Andrea Balsis Defensive Specialist </a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 31" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=31"> #3 Tara Diebler Middle Hitter 6’1” Senior Indiana</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 32" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=32"> VOLLEYBALL #5 Sarah Dooms Outside Hitter 5’11” Fr</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 33" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=33"> #7 Mary Dent Outside Hitter 5’11” Sophomore Chica</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 34" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=34"> VOLLEYBALL #9 Casey Phillips Defensive Specialist</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 35" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=35"> #11 Taylor Root Libero 5’7” Sophomore Jenison, Mi</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 36" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=36"> VOLLEYBALL #13 Sarah Chrabaszcz Defensive Specia</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 37" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=37"> #15 Amy Groesbeck Right Side 6’1” Junior Wheaton,</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 38" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=38"> VOLLEYBALL #18 Janelle Hobbs Middle Hitter/Outsi</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 39" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=39"> Pictured: Amy Groesbeck</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 40" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=40"> 2010 OPPONENTS Appalachian State </a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 41" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=41"> </a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 42" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=42"> 2009 SEASON REVIEW • 22-11 record; one of jus</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 43" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=43"> Pictured: Jenny Pokorny</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 44" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=44"> RECORD BOOK Angie Porché (2006-2009) • Holds </a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 45" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=45"> HISTORY The Crusader volleyball program has ex</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 46" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=46"> FACILITIES Athletics-Recreation Center In 1978-1</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 47" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=47"> in the facility numerous times during the week, b</a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 48" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=48"> THE HORIZON LEAGUE What is the Horizon League? </a>
<a title="Volleyball Media Guide page 49" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/84a19afc?page=49"> Pictured: Taylor Root</a>