Athletic Recruitment 2015-16 - Delaware Valley University
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For nearly 120 years, Delaware Valley University has been providing students with a relevant and valued education – and an exceptional opportunity to engage their passion for sports. Our academic programs will prepare you to meet tomorrow’s challenges today. Experience360, a component of every student experience, is central to a DelVal education. Through experiences like career exploration, research, study aboard or civic engagement, you will gain real-world skills that integrate classroom learning, better preparing you for internships, graduate school and ultimately, your career. Your involvement with an athletic team will complement your academic work. The leadership, motivation and support you’ll gain through athletics will go hand in hand with your academic and personal development.
COMPETE The intercollegiate, intramural and wellness programs are not only a great opportunity to play the game you love, it’s a skill-building complement to your academic experience at DelVal. Our programs serve to support our studentathletes to reach your highest potential and prepare you for meaningful personal and professional lives and leadership roles. Our programs are designed to
“College is a time for learning and explorations. A commitment to excellence in both the classroom and competition venue will maximize your experience. Our goal in athletics is to help you reach your fullest potential.” —STEVE CANTRELL, DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
promote a well-rounded educational experience where you will gain social, physical and leadership skills through experiential learning, leading to positive personal development. Additionally, the programs and staff will encourage diversity, support gender equity, and promote teamwork, competition, sportsmanship, personal self-esteem and campus pride.
The value and benefits gained from being a student-athlete can transform your life into what you want it to be.
TEAM SUCCESS MAC Championships 15 Wrestling 9 Football 2 Men’s Basketball 1 Men’s Golf 1 Women’s Cross Country ECAC Championships 3 Football 2 Baseball 2 Women’s Basketball
STUDENT-ATHLETE EXCELLENCE * 42 NCAA Individual Qualifiers 40 NCAA All-Americans 34 MAC Individual Champions 22 MAC/Freedom Conference Players of the Year
345 MAC/Freedom Conference Academic Honor Roll Honorees 27 Philadelphia Inquirer All-Area Academic Team Honorees * 2009-15 academic years
Academic motivation and support: We often think of academics and athletics separately. At DelVal, our coaches support our student-athletes on the field and in the classroom.
Professional opportunities: You’ll develop social networking, and team-building, multi-tasking and competitive skills that potential employers will find valuable.
Better fitness: It’s not just the regular activity that student-athletes gain, but also the good nutritional habits that are developed and carried over into life after college.
Easier socialization: The transition from high school to college can be made easier when you’re a part of a team as soon as you arrive on campus.
FEAR THE RAM
Va r s i t y A t h l e t i c s MEN’S SPORTS
WOMEN’S SPORTS
Baseball
Basketball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Cross Country
Football
Field Hockey
Golf
Golf
Lacrosse
Lacrosse
Soccer
Soccer
Tennis
Softball
Track & Field
Tennis
(Indoor & Outdoor)
Wrestling
Track & Field
(Indoor & Outdoor)
Volleyball
Intramural Teams
and
Recreational Activities Aerobics
Dressage Team
Softball
Basketball
Hunt Seat
Ultimate Frisbee Club
Color Guard
Pilates
Vaulting Team
Dance Team
Rock Climbing
Western
Disc Golf
Skiing and Outdoor Club
Yoga
EIREANN ANASTASI ’16 When Eireann Anastasi was searching for the right college, she wanted one that was not too large and where she would receive individualized attention when it came to academics, specifically accounting. Location was a key as well or, as the Philadelphia native put it, “Close to home, but not too close.” She also wanted a school where she could continue her basketball career. When it came to Delaware Valley University, Anastasi got all of that and more. The head coach of the Aggie women’s basketball team, Laura Hogan (nee Rotz) attended the same high school (Saint Hubert) as Anastasi. She also grew up in the Northeast Section of the city and then attended Delaware Valley where she graduated in 1990 as the school’s all-time leading scorer (now third with 1,413 points) and was later inducted into its Hall of Fame. So when Anastasi made the decision to attend Delaware Valley and play for Hogan, “I got a little of bit of home away from home.” And Delaware Valley got one of the top players in women’s basketball history and a superior student-athlete. A two-time all-Freedom Conference honoree and the 2013 Rookie of the Year, Anastasi has racked up 1,208 points and 301 assists in the first three years of her career. Those totals are both in the top 15 on the school’s all-time list and if she puts up similar numbers in her senior campaign, she can move all the way up to second place in both categories. The team has also succeeded with Anastasi on its roster. The Aggies have reached the postseason in each of the last two seasons with berths in the Freedom Conference semifinals and the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) South Region quarterfinals both times. Off the court, Anastasi has received numerous academic honors, including twice being named to the Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area Women’s Basketball Team. She has just two undergraduate courses remaining and has actually starting taking some MBA classes in the summer. She will take both undergraduate and graduate courses in the fall and then more graduate courses in the spring. Anastasi is hoping to study for her certified public accountant exam next summer and then enter the field in some capacity. “Delaware Valley University has given me so much on and off the court,” Anastasi said. “It was the right choice for me.”
EIREANN ANASTASI ’16 BASKETBALL
“Delaware Valley University has given me so much on and off the court,” Anastasi said. “It was the right choice for me.”
BASKETBALL
FAC ILITIES Robert A. Lipinski Field at James Work Memorial Stadium is a multi-sport artificial turf field featuring a three-lane recreational jogging track and lights for night games. It hosts DelVal football, field hockey, men’s lacrosse, women’s lacrosse, men’s soccer and women’s soccer home contests. James Work Gymnasium, which also houses the Rudley Neumann Gymnasium, is home to men’s basketball, women’s basketball, volleyball and wrestling contests as well as intramural events and the strength and conditioning room (weight room)
Six regulation-size tennis courts for our men’s and women’s teams were constructed on campus last year Men’s golf competes at the Five Ponds Golf Club and Huntingdon Valley County Club courses
JOIN OUR TEAM Here at DelVal, you can fulfill your passion for athletics and recreational activities while pursuing your educational interests in top-notch programs. For Frank Wolfgang Field is home to our baseball team
DelVal student-athletes, competitive sport instills the real-life virtues of leadership, teamwork and time management – all desirable traits in a highly competitive marketplace. We invite you to join our team. Take a look at our competitive athletics programs by visiting our campus and exploring our website. We will give you a tour of our facilities and introduce you to coaches and players. Call today to schedule your appointment to see how DelVal can help you be the somebody you want to be.
ATHLETICS.DELVAL.EDU DELVAL.EDU/ADMISSION Women’s golf plays its home matches at Indian Valley Country Club
The DelVal softball field has hosted the conference championship on a pair of occasions
RASHAAD LIGHTY ’16 FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL
RASHAAD LIGHTY ’16 For the first three years of his collegiate football career at Delaware Valley University, Rashaad Lighty has played under the radar. Last year, all the attention went to the record-breaking offensive trio of quarterback Aaron Wilmer, running back Chris Smallwood and wide receiver Rasheed Bailey as they put up numbers in their senior year that ranked among the best in the country. Even on the defensive side of the ball where Lighty resides, fellow classmate Danny Wynne was always been the first player mentioned. While the previously mentioned four received the attention, Lighty was putting up impressive numbers of his own in 2014. He moved back to outside linebacker after one year on the defensive line and racked up 56 tackles, including 11 behind the line of scrimmage. His 8.5 sacks led the team and were second in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC), and he had an interception return for a touchdown in the big showdown with archrival Widener University. Lighty’s play helped Delaware Valley get off to a 9-0 start and qualify for the NCAA Division III playoffs. He was rewarded for his season by earning a spot on the all-MAC first team and the D3football.com all-East Region second team for the first time in his career. This year, Lighty is a preseason All-America candidate and has even been mentioned in one national preseason publication. Goodbye obscurity, hello notoriety. Lighty is fine either way. “I liked the idea of being under the radar and being someone that people didn’t know about, Lighty said. “At the same time, I’m also good with the pressure that there’s now. I just want to go out and play and not get caught up in any hype. Lighty is slated to graduate with a degree in criminal justice and has career goals in mind. “I plan on working towards becoming a state trooper,” he said. “Down the road, I may go to law school and become a lawyer. “I just want to make a difference.”
DELVAL AT-A-GLANCE Realize Your Dreams at DelVal Delaware Valley University is dedicated to encouraging and facilitating an environment where you can realize your dreams. A close-knit academic community, hands-on learning and real-world experiences support personal and professional development that will allow you to reach your goals and create solutions to the global issues we face today.
Location matters. Located in the picturesque Doylestown, Pennsylvania., DelVal combines smalltown living with big-city access. We have more than 1,000 acres of beautifully maintained land across three locations, which are functional to the learning experience, creating a real-life, open-air classroom for many of our disciplines. With a train stop right on campus, you can easily travel to Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
FAST FACTS
MAJORS AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Agribusiness (B.S.)
Criminal Justice Administration (B.S.)
Animal Science (B.S.)
Crop Science (B.S.)
-Dairy Science
Environmental Science (B.S.)
-Livestock Science and Management
Equine Management (B.S.) -Business Management
-Pre-Professional Biology (B.S.) -Botany
-Instruction and Training -Media and Communication
-Ecology/Environmental Biology
Equine Science (B.S.)
-Microbiology and Biotechnology
-Breeding
-Pre-Professional Biology
Food Science (B.S.)
-Zoology
Food Technology (B.S.)
Business Administration (B.S.)
-Nutrition Science
-Accounting
History, Policy and Society (B.A.)
-General Business
- Policy
-Management
- Public History
-Marketing
Horticulture (B.S.)
-Sports Management Chemistry (B.S.)
-Commercial Crop Production and Marketing
-Forensic Science
Landscape Architecture (B.S.)
Conservation and Wildlife Management (B.S.)
Landscape Design/Build (B.S.)
Counseling Psychology (B.A.)
Literary Studies (B.A.)
Media and Communication (B.A.) Restaurant and Food Service Management (B.S.) Secondary Education, (B.S.) -Agriculture Certification -Biology Certification -Chemistry Certification -Social Studies Certification Small Animal Science (B.S.) Sustainable Agriculture Systems (B.S.) Turf Management (B.S.) Zoo Science (B.S.) Pre-Professional Studies -Dentistry -Medicine -Optometry -Physician Assistant -Physical Therapy -Veterinary
700 E. Butler Ave. Doylestown, PA 18901 | 800.2.DELVAL | 800.233.5825 | delval.edu
For nearly 120 years, Delaware Valley University has been providing students with a relevant and valued education – and an exceptional opportunity to engage their passion for sports. Our academic programs will prepare you to meet tomorrow’s challenges today. Experience360, a component of every student experience, is central to a DelVal education. Through experiences like career exploration, research, study aboard or civic engagement, you will gain real-world skills that integrate classroom learning, better preparing you for internships, graduate school and ultimately, your career. Your involvement with an athletic team will complement your academic work. The leadership, motivation and support you’ll gain through athletics will go hand in hand with your academic and personal development.
COMPETE The intercollegiate, intramural and wellness programs are not only a great opportunity to play the game you love, it’s a skill-building complement to your academic experience at DelVal. Our programs serve to support our studentathletes to reach your highest potential and prepare you for meaningful personal and professional lives and leadership roles. Our programs are designed to
“College is a time for learning and explorations. A commitment to excellence in both the classroom and competition venue will maximize your experience. Our goal in athletics is to help you reach your fullest potential.” —STEVE CANTRELL, DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
promote a well-rounded educational experience where you will gain social, physical and leadership skills through experiential learning, leading to positive personal development. Additionally, the programs and staff will encourage diversity, support gender equity, and promote teamwork, competition, sportsmanship, personal self-esteem and campus pride.
The value and benefits gained from being a student-athlete can transform your life into what you want it to be.
TEAM SUCCESS MAC Championships 15 Wrestling 9 Football 2 Men’s Basketball 1 Men’s Golf 1 Women’s Cross Country ECAC Championships 3 Football 2 Baseball 2 Women’s Basketball
STUDENT-ATHLETE EXCELLENCE * 42 NCAA Individual Qualifiers 40 NCAA All-Americans 34 MAC Individual Champions 22 MAC/Freedom Conference Players of the Year
345 MAC/Freedom Conference Academic Honor Roll Honorees 27 Philadelphia Inquirer All-Area Academic Team Honorees * 2009-15 academic years
Academic motivation and support: We often think of academics and athletics separately. At DelVal, our coaches support our student-athletes on the field and in the classroom.
Professional opportunities: You’ll develop social networking, and team-building, multi-tasking and competitive skills that potential employers will find valuable.
Better fitness: It’s not just the regular activity that student-athletes gain, but also the good nutritional habits that are developed and carried over into life after college.
Easier socialization: The transition from high school to college can be made easier when you’re a part of a team as soon as you arrive on campus.
FEAR THE RAM
Va r s i t y A t h l e t i c s MEN’S SPORTS
WOMEN’S SPORTS
Baseball
Basketball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Cross Country
Football
Field Hockey
Golf
Golf
Lacrosse
Lacrosse
Soccer
Soccer
Tennis
Softball
Track & Field
Tennis
(Indoor & Outdoor)
Wrestling
Track & Field
(Indoor & Outdoor)
Volleyball
Intramural Teams
and
Recreational Activities Aerobics
Dressage Team
Softball
Basketball
Hunt Seat
Ultimate Frisbee Club
Color Guard
Pilates
Vaulting Team
Dance Team
Rock Climbing
Western
Disc Golf
Skiing and Outdoor Club
Yoga
EIREANN ANASTASI ’16 When Eireann Anastasi was searching for the right college, she wanted one that was not too large and where she would receive individualized attention when it came to academics, specifically accounting. Location was a key as well or, as the Philadelphia native put it, “Close to home, but not too close.” She also wanted a school where she could continue her basketball career. When it came to Delaware Valley University, Anastasi got all of that and more. The head coach of the Aggie women’s basketball team, Laura Hogan (nee Rotz) attended the same high school (Saint Hubert) as Anastasi. She also grew up in the Northeast Section of the city and then attended Delaware Valley where she graduated in 1990 as the school’s all-time leading scorer (now third with 1,413 points) and was later inducted into its Hall of Fame. So when Anastasi made the decision to attend Delaware Valley and play for Hogan, “I got a little of bit of home away from home.” And Delaware Valley got one of the top players in women’s basketball history and a superior student-athlete. A two-time all-Freedom Conference honoree and the 2013 Rookie of the Year, Anastasi has racked up 1,208 points and 301 assists in the first three years of her career. Those totals are both in the top 15 on the school’s all-time list and if she puts up similar numbers in her senior campaign, she can move all the way up to second place in both categories. The team has also succeeded with Anastasi on its roster. The Aggies have reached the postseason in each of the last two seasons with berths in the Freedom Conference semifinals and the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) South Region quarterfinals both times. Off the court, Anastasi has received numerous academic honors, including twice being named to the Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area Women’s Basketball Team. She has just two undergraduate courses remaining and has actually starting taking some MBA classes in the summer. She will take both undergraduate and graduate courses in the fall and then more graduate courses in the spring. Anastasi is hoping to study for her certified public accountant exam next summer and then enter the field in some capacity. “Delaware Valley University has given me so much on and off the court,” Anastasi said. “It was the right choice for me.”
EIREANN ANASTASI ’16 BASKETBALL
“Delaware Valley University has given me so much on and off the court,” Anastasi said. “It was the right choice for me.”
BASKETBALL
FAC ILITIES Robert A. Lipinski Field at James Work Memorial Stadium is a multi-sport artificial turf field featuring a three-lane recreational jogging track and lights for night games. It hosts DelVal football, field hockey, men’s lacrosse, women’s lacrosse, men’s soccer and women’s soccer home contests. James Work Gymnasium, which also houses the Rudley Neumann Gymnasium, is home to men’s basketball, women’s basketball, volleyball and wrestling contests as well as intramural events and the strength and conditioning room (weight room)
Six regulation-size tennis courts for our men’s and women’s teams were constructed on campus last year Men’s golf competes at the Five Ponds Golf Club and Huntingdon Valley County Club courses
JOIN OUR TEAM Here at DelVal, you can fulfill your passion for athletics and recreational activities while pursuing your educational interests in top-notch programs. For Frank Wolfgang Field is home to our baseball team
DelVal student-athletes, competitive sport instills the real-life virtues of leadership, teamwork and time management – all desirable traits in a highly competitive marketplace. We invite you to join our team. Take a look at our competitive athletics programs by visiting our campus and exploring our website. We will give you a tour of our facilities and introduce you to coaches and players. Call today to schedule your appointment to see how DelVal can help you be the somebody you want to be.
ATHLETICS.DELVAL.EDU DELVAL.EDU/ADMISSION Women’s golf plays its home matches at Indian Valley Country Club
The DelVal softball field has hosted the conference championship on a pair of occasions
RASHAAD LIGHTY ’16 FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL
RASHAAD LIGHTY ’16 For the first three years of his collegiate football career at Delaware Valley University, Rashaad Lighty has played under the radar. Last year, all the attention went to the record-breaking offensive trio of quarterback Aaron Wilmer, running back Chris Smallwood and wide receiver Rasheed Bailey as they put up numbers in their senior year that ranked among the best in the country. Even on the defensive side of the ball where Lighty resides, fellow classmate Danny Wynne was always been the first player mentioned. While the previously mentioned four received the attention, Lighty was putting up impressive numbers of his own in 2014. He moved back to outside linebacker after one year on the defensive line and racked up 56 tackles, including 11 behind the line of scrimmage. His 8.5 sacks led the team and were second in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC), and he had an interception return for a touchdown in the big showdown with archrival Widener University. Lighty’s play helped Delaware Valley get off to a 9-0 start and qualify for the NCAA Division III playoffs. He was rewarded for his season by earning a spot on the all-MAC first team and the D3football.com all-East Region second team for the first time in his career. This year, Lighty is a preseason All-America candidate and has even been mentioned in one national preseason publication. Goodbye obscurity, hello notoriety. Lighty is fine either way. “I liked the idea of being under the radar and being someone that people didn’t know about, Lighty said. “At the same time, I’m also good with the pressure that there’s now. I just want to go out and play and not get caught up in any hype. Lighty is slated to graduate with a degree in criminal justice and has career goals in mind. “I plan on working towards becoming a state trooper,” he said. “Down the road, I may go to law school and become a lawyer. “I just want to make a difference.”
DELVAL AT-A-GLANCE Realize Your Dreams at DelVal Delaware Valley University is dedicated to encouraging and facilitating an environment where you can realize your dreams. A close-knit academic community, hands-on learning and real-world experiences support personal and professional development that will allow you to reach your goals and create solutions to the global issues we face today.
Location matters. Located in the picturesque Doylestown, Pennsylvania., DelVal combines smalltown living with big-city access. We have more than 1,000 acres of beautifully maintained land across three locations, which are functional to the learning experience, creating a real-life, open-air classroom for many of our disciplines. With a train stop right on campus, you can easily travel to Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
FAST FACTS
MAJORS AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Agribusiness (B.S.)
Criminal Justice Administration (B.S.)
Animal Science (B.S.)
Crop Science (B.S.)
-Dairy Science
Environmental Science (B.S.)
-Livestock Science and Management
Equine Management (B.S.) -Business Management
-Pre-Professional Biology (B.S.) -Botany
-Instruction and Training -Media and Communication
-Ecology/Environmental Biology
Equine Science (B.S.)
-Microbiology and Biotechnology
-Breeding
-Pre-Professional Biology
Food Science (B.S.)
-Zoology
Food Technology (B.S.)
Business Administration (B.S.)
-Nutrition Science
-Accounting
History, Policy and Society (B.A.)
-General Business
- Policy
-Management
- Public History
-Marketing
Horticulture (B.S.)
-Sports Management Chemistry (B.S.)
-Commercial Crop Production and Marketing
-Forensic Science
Landscape Architecture (B.S.)
Conservation and Wildlife Management (B.S.)
Landscape Design/Build (B.S.)
Counseling Psychology (B.A.)
Literary Studies (B.A.)
Media and Communication (B.A.) Restaurant and Food Service Management (B.S.) Secondary Education, (B.S.) -Agriculture Certification -Biology Certification -Chemistry Certification -Social Studies Certification Small Animal Science (B.S.) Sustainable Agriculture Systems (B.S.) Turf Management (B.S.) Zoo Science (B.S.) Pre-Professional Studies -Dentistry -Medicine -Optometry -Physician Assistant -Physical Therapy -Veterinary
700 E. Butler Ave. Doylestown, PA 18901 | 800.2.DELVAL | 800.233.5825 | delval.edu
