Texas Wesleyan University Rams Athletics ...
Quick Facts QU I C K FACTS Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fort Worth, TX 76105 Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1890 Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,378 Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rams Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue and Gold Affiliation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NAIA Division I Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red River Athletic President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frederick G. Slabach Athletics Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Trachier Faculty Athletics Rep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Pam Rast Head Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kyle Morgan Sports Information Director. . . . . . . . . . . Josh Lacy Interim Information Director . . . . Jeremiah Washington Assistant SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Amador Athletics Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (817) 531-4210
TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Facts & Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2012-13 Rams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Coaching Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Roster & Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Meet the Rams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 2011-12 Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Season Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Texas Wesleyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16 Athletic Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Texas Wesleyan Athletic History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 This is Texas Wesleyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Campus Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
TEXAS WESLEYAN cross country/track & field Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Natnael Amare Victories at Wesleyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (817) 531-4291 E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] SPORTS INFORMATION Sports Information Director . . . . . . . . . . . Josh Lacy Interim Information Director . . . . Jeremiah Washington Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (817) 531-4855 Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (817) 713-6658 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (817) 531-4208 E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Assistant SID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Amador E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Website. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ramsports.net Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1201 Wesleyan St Fort Worth, TX, 76105
MEDIA INFORMATION Fort Worth Star-Telegram John Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (817) 390-7761 Dallas Morning News Bob Yates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (214) 977-8260 Arlington Star-Telegram Larry Lutz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (817) 548-5400 Arlington Morning News Cameron Maun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (214) 977-2770 WFAA-TV (ABC) George Riba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (214) 977-6585 KDFW-TV (Fox) Mike Doocy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (817) 654-4000 KTVT-TV (CBS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (817) 451-1111 KXAS-TV (NBC) Derek Castillo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (817) 654-6311 NOTE: This guide contains historical information that dates back to the Athletic Department’s inception in 1935. To make any corrections or provide information that will aid in its accuracy, please contact the Texas Wesleyan Sports Information department at (817) 531-4855 or write us at 1201 Wesleyan St., Ft.Worth,TX 76105. CREDITS: The 2012-13 Cross Country/Track & Field Media Guide was created by MCO 3321: Courtney Briley, Tristian Evans, Alejandra Garcia, Taylor Gill, Paige Jennings, Jordan Perrin, Jessica Pounds, Courtney Turner; Wendy Moore; Claudia Ikeizumi, RAM Integrated Media Group, Josh Lacy and Jeremiah Washington.
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2012-2013 Rams
Coaching Staff
2012-2013
NATNAEL AMARE Head Coach
Natnael Amare was hired as the first head coach of the men’s and women’s cross country and track & field programs in January 2010 and is now in his third season. Amare came to Texas Wesleyan from Northwood University where he built an impressive coaching resume. In six seasons, Amare led the Knights to six Red River Athletic Conference Championships in men’s cross country, six RRAC Championships in women’s cross country, six runner-up finishes in women’s track and three runner’s up finishes in men’s track. Amare completed his degree in International Business at Northwood University in 2002,and in 2011 he was inducted into the Northwood Athletic Hall of Fame. In the inaugural season for all four programs, at Texas Wesleyan,Amare posted three Red River Athletic Conference runner-up finishes. Both cross country teams finished second in the RRAC and sent runners on to the NAIA National Meet. The Lady Rams track and field team also finished second, while the men’s squad placed fifth in RRAC. In the program’s second year, the Rams took three of four Red River Athletic Conference Championships, winning titles in men and women’s cross country as well as women’s track and field. Meanwhile the men’s track team improved to a fourth place finish at the RRAC meet. He currently resides in Arlington,TX.
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Carey D. Hollands III Assistant Coach
Cody Powell Picture Not Available
Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Roster & Schedule
2012-2013
2012-13 RAM CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK ROSTER NAME
HT.
YR.
HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL
Benjamin Hebron
6’0’’
So.
Juan Seguin HS
Troy Jones
5’7’’
Fr.
Marshall HS
Luis Macias
5’7’’
So.
Arlington Heights HS
Mathew Rodriguez
5’9’’
Jr.
Tarrant County College
Edu Rojas
5’10’’
Fr.
Fort Worth, TX
David Swiatocha
5’7’’
Fr.
Keller, TX
Jonathan Swiatocha
5’9’’
Fr.
Keller, TX
2012-13 RAM TRACK SCHEDULE Date
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Event
Location
1/5/2013
Bill Easton Classic
Kansas
1/12/2013
Texas Tech Open
Lubbock, TX
1/26/2013
UCO AT OU
Norman, OK
2/2/2013
Red Raider Open
Lubbock, TX
2/16/2013
Sooner Open
Noran, OK
2/22/2013
East Texas Relays
Tyler, TX
3/8/2013
Marc Randie Classic at Brookhill
Bullard, TX
3/15-16/2013
TSU Relays
Houston, TX
3/23/2013
Bobby Lane Invitational
Arlington, TX
3/27-30/2013
Texas Relays
Austin, TX
3/29/2013
Bobcat Invitational
San Marcos, TX
4/6/2013
North Texas Classic
Denton, TX
4/15-16/2013
RRAC Outdoor Championships
Fort Worth, TX
4/18-20/2013
Mt. SAC Relays
Walnut, CA
4/26-27/2013
Bobcat Classic
San Marcos, TX
5/9/2013
OBU Last Chance Meet
Shawnee, OK
5/23-25/2013
NAIA Outdoor Championship
Marion, IN
Meet the Rams
2012-2013
2012/2013 RAM CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE Date
Event
Location
8/31/2012
Wesleyan Opener
Fort Worth, TX
9/1/2012
U-Dallas Invitational
Dallas, TX
9/15/2012
North Texas Metroplex Opener
Denton, TX
9/22/2012
3rd Annual Ram Ramble
Fort Worth, TX
9/29/2012
OSU Jamboree
Stillwater, OK
10/5/2012
3rd Annual Texas Wesleyan Intitational
Forth Worth, TX
10/6/2012
Incarnate Word Invitational
San Antonio, TX
10/20/2012
NAIA MID-States Classic
Winfield, KS
10/2/2012
RRAC Championships
San Antonio, TX
11/17/2012
NAIA National Championships
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Time/Result
W 1st out of 7
14th out of 22 teams
L3 OF 12
W 1of 8
Benjamin Hebron Classification: Sophomore HT.: 6’0’’ Hometown: Arlington, TX Previous School: Juan Seguin HS
Troy Jones Classification: Freshman HT.: 5’7’’ Hometown: Marshall, TX Previous School: Marshall HS High School: Named Captain for two years at Marshall HS...was a three time regional qualifier... state qualifier. Personal: Born Troy Jones on April 7 in Marshall, TX...son of Mike and Brandi Jones...has one sibling, Kraig...majoring in biology.
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Luis Macias Classification: Sophomore HT.: 5’7’’ Hometown: Fort Worth, TX Previous School: Arlington Heights HS
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Meet the Rams
2012-2013
Matthew Rodriguez Classification: Junior HT.: 5’9” Hometown: Fort Worth, TX Previous School: Castleberry HS Personal: Born Matthew Adam Rodriguez on March 27 in Fort Worth, TX...son of Rene and Rosemary Rodriguez...has one sibling, Christian...majoring in political science.
Edu Rojas Classification: Freshman HT.: 5’10” Hometown: Fort Worth, TX Previous School: Trimble Tech HS Personal: Born Edu Rojas on March 12 in Fort Worth...son of Eduviges Rojas...has one sibling, Maria...majoring in secondary education.
David Swiatocha Classification: Freshman HT.: 5’7” Hometown: Keller, TX Previous School: Keller HS High School: Four-year letter winner in cross country and track at Keller HS...three-time regional qualifier. Personal: Born David Swiatocha on March 15 in Carollton, TX...son of Ed and Catherine Swiatocha... has two siblings, Jonathan and Cana...majoring in marketing.
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2012-2013
Meet the Rams
Jonathan Swiatocha Classification: Freshman HT.: 5’9” Hometown: Keller, TX Previous School: Keller HS High School: Four-year letter winner in cross country and track at Keller HS...two-time regional qualifier. Personal: Born Jonathan Swiatocha on May 16 in Irving, TX...son of Ed and Catherine Swiatocha... has two siblings, David and Cana...majoring in marketing.
The Texas Wesleyan University men’s cross country team placed five runners in the top 10 at the Red River Athletic Conference. The second-year program totaled 19 points on the way to the its first Red River Athletic Conference Championship. Texas Wesleyan’s Andrew Herrera took the individual championship with a time of 25:30 on the 8K course. Ramiro Garcia placed fourth at 26:01 with his teammate Juan Salazar right on his heels in fifth place (26:10). Bobby Hawes (27:29) and Edwin Ngeno (27:36) finished seventh and eighth to round out the team score for the Rams. With the win, the Rams received an automatic qualification to the NAIA National Championship.
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Rams Are Off and Running Cross Country The Texas Wesleyan University men’s cross country team finished second at the 2nd annual Ram Ramble Invitational at Gateway Park on Sept. 22. The Rams finished second behind A&M Commerce, while Arlington Baptist took third and Wiley fourth. The Rams placed third amongst 11 teams at Concordia University Texas’ Concordia Invitational at Cedar Park High School on Oct. 14. Andrew Herrera, junior, was the top NAIA finisher for the men at the Concordia Invitational, placing fifth in a field of 105. He ran the 5K distance in a time of 15 minutes 42 seconds as TWU’s men’s squad finished third behind only the University of Texas and El Paso Community College.
Track and Field The Texas Wesleyan University men’s track team saw its first action of the season at the University of Houston’s Leonard Hilton Indoor Invitational on Jan. 12. Christopher Smith and Luis Macias were the only sprinters in action for the Rams, taking part in the 440m. Smith placed 16th with 53 minutes and 12 seconds, while Macias finished 19th with 55 minutes and 13 seconds. Lawrence Pope, freshman, placed third overall in the javelin at the University of North Texas Spring Classic with a best throw of 45.69 against 12 competitors in the event.
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Texas Wesleyan
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SAC
Texas Wesleyan To Join Sooner Athletic Conference in 2013 Texas Wesleyan University and two other Texas schools will move to the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) beginning in the 2013-2014 academic year. Texas Wesleyan, Northwood University and Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) – all longtime members of the Red River Athletic Conference – will join the SAC. The announcement was made jointly by the schools’ presidents – Texas Wesleyan’s Frederick G. Slabach, SAGU’s Kermit Bridges and Northwood’s Kevin Fegan in September 2012. Texas Wesleyan, as well as Northwood and SAGU, have enjoyed their tenure with RRAC, but are looking forward to what the new relationship will offer, Slabach said. “This move isn’t just about joining a more competitive conference,” Slabach said. “The closer proximity of other conference schools gives our student-athletes the benefit of spending more time in class and less time on the road.” Having 10 schools in the SAC means the conference will be able to advance two teams out of the conference to post-season competitions. “The competitive environment in the Sooner is demanding,” Slabach said. “But we look forward to the challenge.” SAC Commissioner John Hudson said the conference is delighted with the additions of these three great institutions and believes the move creates one of the strongest conferences in the NAIA. Current SAC schools are John Brown, Mid-America Christian, Oklahoma Baptist, Oklahoma City, St. Gregory’s, Wayland Baptist, and the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. The SAC’s offices are located in Oklahoma City.
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Athletic Directory
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Texas Wesleyan University Athletics 1201 Wesleyan St. Fort Worth,TX 76028 Phone: (817) 531-4210 Fax: (817) 531-4208 Administration Frederick G. Slabach, President
(817) 531-4401
[email protected]
Pati Alexander,VP Enrollment and Student Services
(817) 531-4214
[email protected]
Steven Trachier, Athletic Director
(817) 531-4874
[email protected]
Kevin Millikan, Assistant Athletic Director
(817) 531-7518
[email protected]
Vanessa Alonso, Administrative Assistant
(817) 531-4857
[email protected]
Pam Rast, Faculty Athletic Represenative
(817) 531-4876
[email protected]
Athletic Training Kyle Morgan, Head Athletic Trainer
(817) 531-7590
[email protected]
Melissa Weeldreyer, Assistant Athletic Trainer
(817) 531-7590
[email protected]
Alicia Berry, Assistant Athletic Trainer
(817) 531-7590
[email protected]
Sports Information Josh Lacy, Sports Information Director
(817) 531-4855
[email protected]
Ryan Amador, Assistant Sports Information Director
(817) 531-4432
[email protected]
Jeremiah Washington, Interim Sports Information Director
(817) 531-4855
[email protected]
Mike Jeffcoat, Head Coach
(817) 531-7547
[email protected]
Blake Walker, Assistant Coach
(817) 531-7548
[email protected]
DeWayne Vaughn, Pitching Coach
(817) 531-7548
Baseball
Men’s Basketball Brennen Shingleton, Head Coach
(817) 531-4212
Tim Bellmon,Assistant Coach
(817) 531-4212
[email protected]
Zach Stevenson, Manager Women’s Basketball Bill Franey, Head Coach
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(817) 531-6599
[email protected]
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Athletic Directory
Men and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Natnael Amare, Head Coach
(817) 531-4291
[email protected]
Bobby Cornett, Head Coach
(817) 531-5843
[email protected]
Kevin Millikan, Assistant Coach
(817) 531-4874
[email protected]
Ronnie Rosson, Director of Instruction
(817) 531-5843
Mitch Hendon, Assistant Coach
(817) 531-5843
Men’s Golf
[email protected]
Men’s Soccer Tyler Powell, Head Coach
(817) 531-4223
[email protected]
Jodi Ellsworth, Assistant Coach
(817) 531-4223
[email protected]
Women’s Soccer Josh Gibbs, Head Coach
(817) 531-7556
[email protected]
Jodi Ellsworth, Assistant Coach
(817) 531-7556
[email protected]
Brianna McKernon, Assistant Coach
(817) 531-7556
Softball Shannon Gower, Head Coach
(817) 531-4852
[email protected]
Jasna Reed, Head Coach
(817) 531-7555
[email protected]
Keith Evans, Coach
(817) 531-7555
[email protected]
David Livings, Tournament and Equipment Manager
(817) 531-7555
Table Tennis
Volleyball Christy Clawson, Head Coach
(817) 531-4850
[email protected]
Brendan Kerr, Assistant Coach
(817) 531-4850
[email protected]
Robert Brown, Strength & Conditioning Coach
(817) 531-4850
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Athletic History
The Texas Wesleyan athletic department has been competing in intercollegiate sports for more than a century. Here is a look at some of the highlights teams since 1908: Table Tennis: The Texas Wesleyan table tennis is one of the most dominant programs in college athletics. The Rams have won 41 of a possible 57 national titles in the last eight years. Golf: The men’s golf team has won six national titles and has finished in the Top-three 23 times. The Rams have produced 73 All-America Selections and nine individuals have won Medalists honors at the NAIA National Championship. Baseball: The baseball team won its first Red River Championship in 2007 and advanced to the Region VI final. The program has amassed more than 1,000 victories in its 41-year history and has had 36 players drafted in the major leagues. Former Ram Jeff Moronko also saw time in the majors with the Cleveland Indians. The Rams, 42 wins in 2008 and 2009 were the most since 1980. The team won 40 or more games in three consecutive seasons under the guidance of head coach Mike Jeffcoat, a former major league pitcher with the Texas Rangers. Men’s Basketball: The men’s basketball team made history in 2006 by winning its first National Championship. They also became thelowest seed (27th) ever to win the NAIA National Tournament when Ben Hunt hit a three with 0.2 seconds remaining to deliver a 67-65 win over Oklahoma City. The Rams have produced 18 All-Americans, including the 2008-09 Texas College Player of the Year, Chris Berry.
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Volleyball: The volleyball team advanced to the Elite eight of the national tournament in 2004 and 2005. The Lady Rams have made eight trips to nationals and finished as high as second in 1982 and 1990. In 2005, the Lady Rams set school records by winning
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58 consecutive games and 30 consecutive matches. Women’s Basketball: The women’s basketball team advanced to its first-ever NAIA National Championship in 2005. The Lady Rams have won 15 or more games in five of the last six seasons. Men’s Soccer: The men’s soccer team has advanced to the postseason in five consecutive seasons, winning its first Red River Championship and advancing to the Region VI tournament for the first time in 2005. Ram soccer also has the third most goals scored in one game in NAIA history, scoring 23 goals in 2003 against Dallas Christian. Women’s Soccer: The women’s soccer team won its first Red River Championship in 2005 and took the title again in 2006 and 2008. In 2008, the team advanced to the NAIA National Tournament. Jessica Carrion was named 1st-team All-Conference in all four seasons with the Lady Rams. She graduated after the 2005 season with six Texas Wesleyan records holding the single game, season and career records in goals and points. Softball: The softball team has qualified for the postseason in each of the last eight seasons and advanced to the national tournament in 1984. Lady Ram head coach Shannon Gower became the program’s winning coach in 2009. The record now stands at 149 wins. The Texas Wesleyan athletics program has also enjoyed success in other sports that are now defunct: - The Texas Wesleyan football team won two conference titles in its eight seasons in the 1930s. - The Texas Wesleyan men’s and women’s tennis teams have won four conference titles in their histories and the men’s team has qualified for the NAIA National Tournament four times.
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This Is Texas Wesleyan
History Texas Wesleyan University was founded in 1890 by the Methodist Episcopal Church South as Polytechnic College. Classes began in 1891. A faculty of 10 taught a student body of 111 that first year. In 1914, the Polytechnic College was designated The Women’s College for Southern Methodism, eventually becoming Texas Women’s College. In 1934, male students were admitted, and the college took the name of Texas Wesleyan College. This change was, in large measure, due to the transfer of assets from Texas Wesleyan Academy in Austin. This marked a new era for the University’s stability and future growth. On Jan. 9, 1989, the name was officially changed to Texas Wesleyan University in recognition of the University’s outstanding graduate programs in Education and Health Science. On Aug. 1, 1992, the University acquired the Dallas/Fort Worth School of Law, now the Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. The Law School is located in downtown Fort Worth and is fully accredited by the American Bar Association. Today, Texas Wesleyan University offers undergraduate and graduate studies to more than 2,800 students on the historic campus, law school downtown Fort Worth campus and satellite campus in Burleson. Mission The University endeavors to create a learning environment where each student is provided an opportunity to pursue individual excellence, to think
clearly and creatively and to communicate effectively. The University also strives to develop a sense of civic responsibility and spiritual sensitivity, with a commitment to moral discrimination and action. Texas Wesleyan strives to develop informed, responsible and articulate citizens.
Academics Texas Wesleyan University is a great school for students who wish to pursue their careers in business, education, science, humanities or performing arts. Texas Wesleyan helps students achieve their academic dreams and goals through a dedicated faculty, 83 percent of whom earned doctoral or terminal degrees in their field. With a multitude of undergraduate majors in business, education, liberal studies, performing arts, and natural and social sciences, students will be able to satisfy just about any interest they have for the future.
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Texas Wesleyan Campus Map
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Facts & Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2012-13 Rams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Coaching Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Roster & Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Meet the Rams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 2011-12 Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Season Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Texas Wesleyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16 Athletic Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Texas Wesleyan Athletic History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 This is Texas Wesleyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Campus Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
TEXAS WESLEYAN cross country/track & field Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Natnael Amare Victories at Wesleyan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (817) 531-4291 E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] SPORTS INFORMATION Sports Information Director . . . . . . . . . . . Josh Lacy Interim Information Director . . . . Jeremiah Washington Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (817) 531-4855 Cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (817) 713-6658 Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (817) 531-4208 E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Assistant SID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Amador E-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Website. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ramsports.net Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1201 Wesleyan St Fort Worth, TX, 76105
MEDIA INFORMATION Fort Worth Star-Telegram John Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (817) 390-7761 Dallas Morning News Bob Yates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (214) 977-8260 Arlington Star-Telegram Larry Lutz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (817) 548-5400 Arlington Morning News Cameron Maun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (214) 977-2770 WFAA-TV (ABC) George Riba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (214) 977-6585 KDFW-TV (Fox) Mike Doocy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (817) 654-4000 KTVT-TV (CBS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (817) 451-1111 KXAS-TV (NBC) Derek Castillo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (817) 654-6311 NOTE: This guide contains historical information that dates back to the Athletic Department’s inception in 1935. To make any corrections or provide information that will aid in its accuracy, please contact the Texas Wesleyan Sports Information department at (817) 531-4855 or write us at 1201 Wesleyan St., Ft.Worth,TX 76105. CREDITS: The 2012-13 Cross Country/Track & Field Media Guide was created by MCO 3321: Courtney Briley, Tristian Evans, Alejandra Garcia, Taylor Gill, Paige Jennings, Jordan Perrin, Jessica Pounds, Courtney Turner; Wendy Moore; Claudia Ikeizumi, RAM Integrated Media Group, Josh Lacy and Jeremiah Washington.
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2012-2013 Rams
Coaching Staff
2012-2013
NATNAEL AMARE Head Coach
Natnael Amare was hired as the first head coach of the men’s and women’s cross country and track & field programs in January 2010 and is now in his third season. Amare came to Texas Wesleyan from Northwood University where he built an impressive coaching resume. In six seasons, Amare led the Knights to six Red River Athletic Conference Championships in men’s cross country, six RRAC Championships in women’s cross country, six runner-up finishes in women’s track and three runner’s up finishes in men’s track. Amare completed his degree in International Business at Northwood University in 2002,and in 2011 he was inducted into the Northwood Athletic Hall of Fame. In the inaugural season for all four programs, at Texas Wesleyan,Amare posted three Red River Athletic Conference runner-up finishes. Both cross country teams finished second in the RRAC and sent runners on to the NAIA National Meet. The Lady Rams track and field team also finished second, while the men’s squad placed fifth in RRAC. In the program’s second year, the Rams took three of four Red River Athletic Conference Championships, winning titles in men and women’s cross country as well as women’s track and field. Meanwhile the men’s track team improved to a fourth place finish at the RRAC meet. He currently resides in Arlington,TX.
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Carey D. Hollands III Assistant Coach
Cody Powell Picture Not Available
Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Roster & Schedule
2012-2013
2012-13 RAM CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK ROSTER NAME
HT.
YR.
HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL
Benjamin Hebron
6’0’’
So.
Juan Seguin HS
Troy Jones
5’7’’
Fr.
Marshall HS
Luis Macias
5’7’’
So.
Arlington Heights HS
Mathew Rodriguez
5’9’’
Jr.
Tarrant County College
Edu Rojas
5’10’’
Fr.
Fort Worth, TX
David Swiatocha
5’7’’
Fr.
Keller, TX
Jonathan Swiatocha
5’9’’
Fr.
Keller, TX
2012-13 RAM TRACK SCHEDULE Date
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Event
Location
1/5/2013
Bill Easton Classic
Kansas
1/12/2013
Texas Tech Open
Lubbock, TX
1/26/2013
UCO AT OU
Norman, OK
2/2/2013
Red Raider Open
Lubbock, TX
2/16/2013
Sooner Open
Noran, OK
2/22/2013
East Texas Relays
Tyler, TX
3/8/2013
Marc Randie Classic at Brookhill
Bullard, TX
3/15-16/2013
TSU Relays
Houston, TX
3/23/2013
Bobby Lane Invitational
Arlington, TX
3/27-30/2013
Texas Relays
Austin, TX
3/29/2013
Bobcat Invitational
San Marcos, TX
4/6/2013
North Texas Classic
Denton, TX
4/15-16/2013
RRAC Outdoor Championships
Fort Worth, TX
4/18-20/2013
Mt. SAC Relays
Walnut, CA
4/26-27/2013
Bobcat Classic
San Marcos, TX
5/9/2013
OBU Last Chance Meet
Shawnee, OK
5/23-25/2013
NAIA Outdoor Championship
Marion, IN
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2012-2013
2012/2013 RAM CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE Date
Event
Location
8/31/2012
Wesleyan Opener
Fort Worth, TX
9/1/2012
U-Dallas Invitational
Dallas, TX
9/15/2012
North Texas Metroplex Opener
Denton, TX
9/22/2012
3rd Annual Ram Ramble
Fort Worth, TX
9/29/2012
OSU Jamboree
Stillwater, OK
10/5/2012
3rd Annual Texas Wesleyan Intitational
Forth Worth, TX
10/6/2012
Incarnate Word Invitational
San Antonio, TX
10/20/2012
NAIA MID-States Classic
Winfield, KS
10/2/2012
RRAC Championships
San Antonio, TX
11/17/2012
NAIA National Championships
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Time/Result
W 1st out of 7
14th out of 22 teams
L3 OF 12
W 1of 8
Benjamin Hebron Classification: Sophomore HT.: 6’0’’ Hometown: Arlington, TX Previous School: Juan Seguin HS
Troy Jones Classification: Freshman HT.: 5’7’’ Hometown: Marshall, TX Previous School: Marshall HS High School: Named Captain for two years at Marshall HS...was a three time regional qualifier... state qualifier. Personal: Born Troy Jones on April 7 in Marshall, TX...son of Mike and Brandi Jones...has one sibling, Kraig...majoring in biology.
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Luis Macias Classification: Sophomore HT.: 5’7’’ Hometown: Fort Worth, TX Previous School: Arlington Heights HS
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Matthew Rodriguez Classification: Junior HT.: 5’9” Hometown: Fort Worth, TX Previous School: Castleberry HS Personal: Born Matthew Adam Rodriguez on March 27 in Fort Worth, TX...son of Rene and Rosemary Rodriguez...has one sibling, Christian...majoring in political science.
Edu Rojas Classification: Freshman HT.: 5’10” Hometown: Fort Worth, TX Previous School: Trimble Tech HS Personal: Born Edu Rojas on March 12 in Fort Worth...son of Eduviges Rojas...has one sibling, Maria...majoring in secondary education.
David Swiatocha Classification: Freshman HT.: 5’7” Hometown: Keller, TX Previous School: Keller HS High School: Four-year letter winner in cross country and track at Keller HS...three-time regional qualifier. Personal: Born David Swiatocha on March 15 in Carollton, TX...son of Ed and Catherine Swiatocha... has two siblings, Jonathan and Cana...majoring in marketing.
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Jonathan Swiatocha Classification: Freshman HT.: 5’9” Hometown: Keller, TX Previous School: Keller HS High School: Four-year letter winner in cross country and track at Keller HS...two-time regional qualifier. Personal: Born Jonathan Swiatocha on May 16 in Irving, TX...son of Ed and Catherine Swiatocha... has two siblings, David and Cana...majoring in marketing.
The Texas Wesleyan University men’s cross country team placed five runners in the top 10 at the Red River Athletic Conference. The second-year program totaled 19 points on the way to the its first Red River Athletic Conference Championship. Texas Wesleyan’s Andrew Herrera took the individual championship with a time of 25:30 on the 8K course. Ramiro Garcia placed fourth at 26:01 with his teammate Juan Salazar right on his heels in fifth place (26:10). Bobby Hawes (27:29) and Edwin Ngeno (27:36) finished seventh and eighth to round out the team score for the Rams. With the win, the Rams received an automatic qualification to the NAIA National Championship.
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Rams Are Off and Running Cross Country The Texas Wesleyan University men’s cross country team finished second at the 2nd annual Ram Ramble Invitational at Gateway Park on Sept. 22. The Rams finished second behind A&M Commerce, while Arlington Baptist took third and Wiley fourth. The Rams placed third amongst 11 teams at Concordia University Texas’ Concordia Invitational at Cedar Park High School on Oct. 14. Andrew Herrera, junior, was the top NAIA finisher for the men at the Concordia Invitational, placing fifth in a field of 105. He ran the 5K distance in a time of 15 minutes 42 seconds as TWU’s men’s squad finished third behind only the University of Texas and El Paso Community College.
Track and Field The Texas Wesleyan University men’s track team saw its first action of the season at the University of Houston’s Leonard Hilton Indoor Invitational on Jan. 12. Christopher Smith and Luis Macias were the only sprinters in action for the Rams, taking part in the 440m. Smith placed 16th with 53 minutes and 12 seconds, while Macias finished 19th with 55 minutes and 13 seconds. Lawrence Pope, freshman, placed third overall in the javelin at the University of North Texas Spring Classic with a best throw of 45.69 against 12 competitors in the event.
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Texas Wesleyan To Join Sooner Athletic Conference in 2013 Texas Wesleyan University and two other Texas schools will move to the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) beginning in the 2013-2014 academic year. Texas Wesleyan, Northwood University and Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) – all longtime members of the Red River Athletic Conference – will join the SAC. The announcement was made jointly by the schools’ presidents – Texas Wesleyan’s Frederick G. Slabach, SAGU’s Kermit Bridges and Northwood’s Kevin Fegan in September 2012. Texas Wesleyan, as well as Northwood and SAGU, have enjoyed their tenure with RRAC, but are looking forward to what the new relationship will offer, Slabach said. “This move isn’t just about joining a more competitive conference,” Slabach said. “The closer proximity of other conference schools gives our student-athletes the benefit of spending more time in class and less time on the road.” Having 10 schools in the SAC means the conference will be able to advance two teams out of the conference to post-season competitions. “The competitive environment in the Sooner is demanding,” Slabach said. “But we look forward to the challenge.” SAC Commissioner John Hudson said the conference is delighted with the additions of these three great institutions and believes the move creates one of the strongest conferences in the NAIA. Current SAC schools are John Brown, Mid-America Christian, Oklahoma Baptist, Oklahoma City, St. Gregory’s, Wayland Baptist, and the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. The SAC’s offices are located in Oklahoma City.
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Athletic Directory
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Texas Wesleyan University Athletics 1201 Wesleyan St. Fort Worth,TX 76028 Phone: (817) 531-4210 Fax: (817) 531-4208 Administration Frederick G. Slabach, President
(817) 531-4401
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Pati Alexander,VP Enrollment and Student Services
(817) 531-4214
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Steven Trachier, Athletic Director
(817) 531-4874
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Kevin Millikan, Assistant Athletic Director
(817) 531-7518
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Vanessa Alonso, Administrative Assistant
(817) 531-4857
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Pam Rast, Faculty Athletic Represenative
(817) 531-4876
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Athletic Training Kyle Morgan, Head Athletic Trainer
(817) 531-7590
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Melissa Weeldreyer, Assistant Athletic Trainer
(817) 531-7590
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Alicia Berry, Assistant Athletic Trainer
(817) 531-7590
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Sports Information Josh Lacy, Sports Information Director
(817) 531-4855
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Ryan Amador, Assistant Sports Information Director
(817) 531-4432
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Jeremiah Washington, Interim Sports Information Director
(817) 531-4855
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Mike Jeffcoat, Head Coach
(817) 531-7547
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Blake Walker, Assistant Coach
(817) 531-7548
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DeWayne Vaughn, Pitching Coach
(817) 531-7548
Baseball
Men’s Basketball Brennen Shingleton, Head Coach
(817) 531-4212
Tim Bellmon,Assistant Coach
(817) 531-4212
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Zach Stevenson, Manager Women’s Basketball Bill Franey, Head Coach
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Men and Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field Natnael Amare, Head Coach
(817) 531-4291
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Bobby Cornett, Head Coach
(817) 531-5843
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Kevin Millikan, Assistant Coach
(817) 531-4874
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Ronnie Rosson, Director of Instruction
(817) 531-5843
Mitch Hendon, Assistant Coach
(817) 531-5843
Men’s Golf
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Men’s Soccer Tyler Powell, Head Coach
(817) 531-4223
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Jodi Ellsworth, Assistant Coach
(817) 531-4223
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Women’s Soccer Josh Gibbs, Head Coach
(817) 531-7556
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Jodi Ellsworth, Assistant Coach
(817) 531-7556
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Brianna McKernon, Assistant Coach
(817) 531-7556
Softball Shannon Gower, Head Coach
(817) 531-4852
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Jasna Reed, Head Coach
(817) 531-7555
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Keith Evans, Coach
(817) 531-7555
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David Livings, Tournament and Equipment Manager
(817) 531-7555
Table Tennis
Volleyball Christy Clawson, Head Coach
(817) 531-4850
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Brendan Kerr, Assistant Coach
(817) 531-4850
[email protected]
Robert Brown, Strength & Conditioning Coach
(817) 531-4850
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Athletic History
The Texas Wesleyan athletic department has been competing in intercollegiate sports for more than a century. Here is a look at some of the highlights teams since 1908: Table Tennis: The Texas Wesleyan table tennis is one of the most dominant programs in college athletics. The Rams have won 41 of a possible 57 national titles in the last eight years. Golf: The men’s golf team has won six national titles and has finished in the Top-three 23 times. The Rams have produced 73 All-America Selections and nine individuals have won Medalists honors at the NAIA National Championship. Baseball: The baseball team won its first Red River Championship in 2007 and advanced to the Region VI final. The program has amassed more than 1,000 victories in its 41-year history and has had 36 players drafted in the major leagues. Former Ram Jeff Moronko also saw time in the majors with the Cleveland Indians. The Rams, 42 wins in 2008 and 2009 were the most since 1980. The team won 40 or more games in three consecutive seasons under the guidance of head coach Mike Jeffcoat, a former major league pitcher with the Texas Rangers. Men’s Basketball: The men’s basketball team made history in 2006 by winning its first National Championship. They also became thelowest seed (27th) ever to win the NAIA National Tournament when Ben Hunt hit a three with 0.2 seconds remaining to deliver a 67-65 win over Oklahoma City. The Rams have produced 18 All-Americans, including the 2008-09 Texas College Player of the Year, Chris Berry.
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Volleyball: The volleyball team advanced to the Elite eight of the national tournament in 2004 and 2005. The Lady Rams have made eight trips to nationals and finished as high as second in 1982 and 1990. In 2005, the Lady Rams set school records by winning
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58 consecutive games and 30 consecutive matches. Women’s Basketball: The women’s basketball team advanced to its first-ever NAIA National Championship in 2005. The Lady Rams have won 15 or more games in five of the last six seasons. Men’s Soccer: The men’s soccer team has advanced to the postseason in five consecutive seasons, winning its first Red River Championship and advancing to the Region VI tournament for the first time in 2005. Ram soccer also has the third most goals scored in one game in NAIA history, scoring 23 goals in 2003 against Dallas Christian. Women’s Soccer: The women’s soccer team won its first Red River Championship in 2005 and took the title again in 2006 and 2008. In 2008, the team advanced to the NAIA National Tournament. Jessica Carrion was named 1st-team All-Conference in all four seasons with the Lady Rams. She graduated after the 2005 season with six Texas Wesleyan records holding the single game, season and career records in goals and points. Softball: The softball team has qualified for the postseason in each of the last eight seasons and advanced to the national tournament in 1984. Lady Ram head coach Shannon Gower became the program’s winning coach in 2009. The record now stands at 149 wins. The Texas Wesleyan athletics program has also enjoyed success in other sports that are now defunct: - The Texas Wesleyan football team won two conference titles in its eight seasons in the 1930s. - The Texas Wesleyan men’s and women’s tennis teams have won four conference titles in their histories and the men’s team has qualified for the NAIA National Tournament four times.
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History Texas Wesleyan University was founded in 1890 by the Methodist Episcopal Church South as Polytechnic College. Classes began in 1891. A faculty of 10 taught a student body of 111 that first year. In 1914, the Polytechnic College was designated The Women’s College for Southern Methodism, eventually becoming Texas Women’s College. In 1934, male students were admitted, and the college took the name of Texas Wesleyan College. This change was, in large measure, due to the transfer of assets from Texas Wesleyan Academy in Austin. This marked a new era for the University’s stability and future growth. On Jan. 9, 1989, the name was officially changed to Texas Wesleyan University in recognition of the University’s outstanding graduate programs in Education and Health Science. On Aug. 1, 1992, the University acquired the Dallas/Fort Worth School of Law, now the Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. The Law School is located in downtown Fort Worth and is fully accredited by the American Bar Association. Today, Texas Wesleyan University offers undergraduate and graduate studies to more than 2,800 students on the historic campus, law school downtown Fort Worth campus and satellite campus in Burleson. Mission The University endeavors to create a learning environment where each student is provided an opportunity to pursue individual excellence, to think
clearly and creatively and to communicate effectively. The University also strives to develop a sense of civic responsibility and spiritual sensitivity, with a commitment to moral discrimination and action. Texas Wesleyan strives to develop informed, responsible and articulate citizens.
Academics Texas Wesleyan University is a great school for students who wish to pursue their careers in business, education, science, humanities or performing arts. Texas Wesleyan helps students achieve their academic dreams and goals through a dedicated faculty, 83 percent of whom earned doctoral or terminal degrees in their field. With a multitude of undergraduate majors in business, education, liberal studies, performing arts, and natural and social sciences, students will be able to satisfy just about any interest they have for the future.
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