NO LIMITS
2016 CONFERENCE AWARDS
FAST FACTS ABOUT NEUMANN SOFTBALL ■
Conference Champions in 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2016
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Seventh NCAA appearance in last ten seasons
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Four NCAA Statistical Champions
NEUMANN UNIVERSITY
Softball
Danielle Grayson for RBI per game in 2014 Jenn Goslin for on-base percentage in 2010 Jenn Goslin for home runs per game and RBI per game in 2008 ■ ■
CSAC CHAMPION
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Second in Division III in batting average in 2012 Three All-Americans: Angela Sebasto, Becca Reinhart, Allie White 2006 Softball Team inducted into the Neumann Hall of Fame in 2012
COACH OF THE YEAR Bill Saar
FIRST TEAM
Julia Cox, Danielle Grayson
NCAA National Collegiate Athletic Association
SECOND TEAM
Lauren Wilkie, Melissa Rozumalski, Sarah Murray
HONORABLE MENTION
ECAC Eastern College Athletic Conference
Haley Broomell, Becky Guinto, Jackie Schneider
SPORTSMANSHIP Mary Cotton
CSAC Colonial States Athletic Conference
ALL-ACADEMIC Melissa Bond, Stephanie Brinker, Haley Broomell, Mary Cotton, Jess Dicken, Danielle Grayson, Kara Grogan, Becky Guinto, Robyn Hayden, Julia Malseed, Sarah Murray, Michaela Pembleton, Melissa Rozumalski, Jackie Schneider, Vickie Schneider
NFCA EAST ALL-REGION SECOND TEAM Danielle Grayson
NFCA EAST ALL-REGION THIRD TEAM Melissa Rozumalski
neumannathletics.com
ECAC ALL-STARS
Danielle Grayson, Melissa Rozumalski, Becky Guinto
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER ACADEMIC ALL-AREA Danielle Grayson, Becky Guinto, Haley Broomell
facebook.com/NeumannKnights
@NeumannKnights
NO LIMITS TO YOUR SUCCESS
FACILITIES Mirenda Center for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development Neumann University team members are as intense with their compassion as they are with their competitiveness. Integrated with the Institute for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development, Neumann athletics emphasizes Reverence, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship in every sport.
2017 SEASON PREVIEW The 2017 Neumann University softball team will take the field looking to make it three Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) championships in a row this season. Last year the Knights knocked off Cabrini University in the conference championship and advanced to the NCAA tournament for the second year in a row. Offensively, Neumann returns several starters from last year’s championship team. Leading the way for the Knights will be First-team All-CSAC performer Julia Cox. The sophomore catcher will look to improve upon a freshman season where she led the team in batting average (.419), runs (38), hits (52), and total bases (76). The Knights also return second-team All-CSAC player Sarah Murray, who hit .387 last season with nine doubles and 22 RBI. Sophomore Jackie Schneider (OF), junior Kara Grogan (3B) and seniors Becky Guinto (2B) and Melissa Bond (UT) will also be looked upon to provide a spark offensively for Neumann. The team will also be looking for early contributions from incoming freshman Kristina Del Gaiso, Grace Sarrazza, Kate Korte and Jacky Selby. On the mound, the Knights will be led by senior pitcher Haley Broomell. The crafty righty and honorable mention All-CSAC performer went 9-6 last season with a 3.98 ERA in her 16 starts, registering 56 strikeouts in 86.1 innings of work. Neumann will also look to freshmen Taylor Siroui and Jennifer Sieminski to contribute on the bump right away this season.
A state-of-the-art facility that serves as home to the university’s 22 NCAA teams. The men’s and women’s basketball teams and the volleyball team play home games in the main gymnasium, which seats approximately 1,200 spectators. The 72,000-square-foot building includes a grand foyer with impressive exhibits that feature five themes that connect sports to the Franciscan tradition: Play, Respect, Beauty, Balance and Reflection. The Mirenda Center houses the “Institute for Sport Spirituality and Character Development®”, the Athletic Department and a fully equipped fitness center and cardio room.
Bruder Athletic Fields The Bruder Athletic Fields are located in close proximity to the Mirenda Center and the residence halls. The men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s lacrosse and field hockey teams play on a lighted turf field that has seating for more than 400 fans. The Bruder baseball and softball fields were renovated for the 2013 season with seating for fans, press boxes and spacious dugouts.
Ice Works Ice Works of Aston, a 1,000 seat facility one mile from campus, serves as home for the men’s and women’s ice hockey teams. IceWorks has four ice surfaces, a full-service restaurant and bar, full-service pro shop, arcade and banquet/party rooms. The ice hockey teams have their own private locker rooms while the coaches have an office available at the rink.
Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Memorial Courts The men’s and women’s tennis teams play on the lighted Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Fund Memorial Courts. The complex holds four courts.
COACH SCHULER Len Schuler begins his tenure as the Neumann University head softball coach for the 2017 season. As an assistant softball coach at Neumann since 2007, Coach Schuler and the Knights have made the postseason each year, winning six conference championships to earn six NCAA Tournament bids. Neumann was also the conference runnerup three times and received four ECAC Tournament bids. Coach Schuler also helped coach four conference Players of the Year, two Pitchers of the Year and two Rookies of the Year over the 10 seasons. Coach Schuler has been a part of Neumann Athletics since 1982 when he was initially hired to lead the women's basketball program. He has worn many hats during his time at Neumann, most recently in the dual role of Associate Athletic Director an assistant softball coach. In addition to coaching softball, Coach Schuler is currently the Associate Athletic Director for Facility Operations for the Mirenda Center for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development. He is the father of three grown children, grandfather to three granddaughters and one grandson and resides in Aston, Pa. with his wife, Donna. Contact Coach Schuler: 484-840-4712 [email protected]
FAST FACTS ABOUT NEUMANN SOFTBALL ■
Conference Champions in 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2016
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Seventh NCAA appearance in last ten seasons
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Four NCAA Statistical Champions
NEUMANN UNIVERSITY
Softball
Danielle Grayson for RBI per game in 2014 Jenn Goslin for on-base percentage in 2010 Jenn Goslin for home runs per game and RBI per game in 2008 ■ ■
CSAC CHAMPION
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Second in Division III in batting average in 2012 Three All-Americans: Angela Sebasto, Becca Reinhart, Allie White 2006 Softball Team inducted into the Neumann Hall of Fame in 2012
COACH OF THE YEAR Bill Saar
FIRST TEAM
Julia Cox, Danielle Grayson
NCAA National Collegiate Athletic Association
SECOND TEAM
Lauren Wilkie, Melissa Rozumalski, Sarah Murray
HONORABLE MENTION
ECAC Eastern College Athletic Conference
Haley Broomell, Becky Guinto, Jackie Schneider
SPORTSMANSHIP Mary Cotton
CSAC Colonial States Athletic Conference
ALL-ACADEMIC Melissa Bond, Stephanie Brinker, Haley Broomell, Mary Cotton, Jess Dicken, Danielle Grayson, Kara Grogan, Becky Guinto, Robyn Hayden, Julia Malseed, Sarah Murray, Michaela Pembleton, Melissa Rozumalski, Jackie Schneider, Vickie Schneider
NFCA EAST ALL-REGION SECOND TEAM Danielle Grayson
NFCA EAST ALL-REGION THIRD TEAM Melissa Rozumalski
neumannathletics.com
ECAC ALL-STARS
Danielle Grayson, Melissa Rozumalski, Becky Guinto
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER ACADEMIC ALL-AREA Danielle Grayson, Becky Guinto, Haley Broomell
facebook.com/NeumannKnights
@NeumannKnights
NO LIMITS TO YOUR SUCCESS
FACILITIES Mirenda Center for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development Neumann University team members are as intense with their compassion as they are with their competitiveness. Integrated with the Institute for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development, Neumann athletics emphasizes Reverence, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship in every sport.
2017 SEASON PREVIEW The 2017 Neumann University softball team will take the field looking to make it three Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) championships in a row this season. Last year the Knights knocked off Cabrini University in the conference championship and advanced to the NCAA tournament for the second year in a row. Offensively, Neumann returns several starters from last year’s championship team. Leading the way for the Knights will be First-team All-CSAC performer Julia Cox. The sophomore catcher will look to improve upon a freshman season where she led the team in batting average (.419), runs (38), hits (52), and total bases (76). The Knights also return second-team All-CSAC player Sarah Murray, who hit .387 last season with nine doubles and 22 RBI. Sophomore Jackie Schneider (OF), junior Kara Grogan (3B) and seniors Becky Guinto (2B) and Melissa Bond (UT) will also be looked upon to provide a spark offensively for Neumann. The team will also be looking for early contributions from incoming freshman Kristina Del Gaiso, Grace Sarrazza, Kate Korte and Jacky Selby. On the mound, the Knights will be led by senior pitcher Haley Broomell. The crafty righty and honorable mention All-CSAC performer went 9-6 last season with a 3.98 ERA in her 16 starts, registering 56 strikeouts in 86.1 innings of work. Neumann will also look to freshmen Taylor Siroui and Jennifer Sieminski to contribute on the bump right away this season.
A state-of-the-art facility that serves as home to the university’s 22 NCAA teams. The men’s and women’s basketball teams and the volleyball team play home games in the main gymnasium, which seats approximately 1,200 spectators. The 72,000-square-foot building includes a grand foyer with impressive exhibits that feature five themes that connect sports to the Franciscan tradition: Play, Respect, Beauty, Balance and Reflection. The Mirenda Center houses the “Institute for Sport Spirituality and Character Development®”, the Athletic Department and a fully equipped fitness center and cardio room.
Bruder Athletic Fields The Bruder Athletic Fields are located in close proximity to the Mirenda Center and the residence halls. The men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s lacrosse and field hockey teams play on a lighted turf field that has seating for more than 400 fans. The Bruder baseball and softball fields were renovated for the 2013 season with seating for fans, press boxes and spacious dugouts.
Ice Works Ice Works of Aston, a 1,000 seat facility one mile from campus, serves as home for the men’s and women’s ice hockey teams. IceWorks has four ice surfaces, a full-service restaurant and bar, full-service pro shop, arcade and banquet/party rooms. The ice hockey teams have their own private locker rooms while the coaches have an office available at the rink.
Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Memorial Courts The men’s and women’s tennis teams play on the lighted Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Fund Memorial Courts. The complex holds four courts.
COACH SCHULER Len Schuler begins his tenure as the Neumann University head softball coach for the 2017 season. As an assistant softball coach at Neumann since 2007, Coach Schuler and the Knights have made the postseason each year, winning six conference championships to earn six NCAA Tournament bids. Neumann was also the conference runnerup three times and received four ECAC Tournament bids. Coach Schuler also helped coach four conference Players of the Year, two Pitchers of the Year and two Rookies of the Year over the 10 seasons. Coach Schuler has been a part of Neumann Athletics since 1982 when he was initially hired to lead the women's basketball program. He has worn many hats during his time at Neumann, most recently in the dual role of Associate Athletic Director an assistant softball coach. In addition to coaching softball, Coach Schuler is currently the Associate Athletic Director for Facility Operations for the Mirenda Center for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development. He is the father of three grown children, grandfather to three granddaughters and one grandson and resides in Aston, Pa. with his wife, Donna. Contact Coach Schuler: 484-840-4712 [email protected]
