REBEL TENNIS
2010 SEC WEST CHAMPION
14 NCAA APPEARANCES 4 NCAA ELITE EIGHT 8 NCAA SWEET SIXTEEN 3 SEC TEAM TITLES 9 ALL-AMERICANS 52 ALL-SEC SELECTIONS 6 SEC CHAMPIONS 1 SEC FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR 1 SEC TOURNAMENT MVP 4 ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA HONOREES 22 ITA SCHOLAR-ATHLETES 93 SEC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL SELECTIONS
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QUICK FACTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION Location ....................................................................................................................................................................Oxford, Mississippi Founded.............................................................................................................................................................................Nov. 6, 1848 Enrollment ..................................................................................................................................................................................20,824 Nickname .....................................................................................................................................................................................Rebels Colors ........................................................................................................................................................ Cardinal Red and Navy Blue Conference........................................................................................................................................................................ Southeastern Chancellor ................................................................................................................................................................. Dr. Daniel W. Jones Athletics Director .................................................................................................................................................................Pete Boone Executive Associate AD/SWA.......................................................................................................................................Lynnette Johnson Home Courts................................................................................................................................ Palmer/Salloum Tennis Center (800)
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WOMEN’S TENNIS STAFF Head Coach ....................................................................................................................................................................... Mark Beyers Alma Mater............................................................................................................................................Armstrong Atlantic State, 1991 Record at Ole Miss/Years ........................................................................................................................................ 111/115/10 Years Overall Record/Years ......................................................................................................................................................... 161-123/13 Assistant Coach ..................................................................................................................................................................Jason Ontog Alma Mater............................................................................................................................................ Tennessee-Chattanooga, 2004 Year at Ole Miss ...............................................................................................................................................................................Fifth Graduate Athletic Trainer ......................................................................................................................................................Erin Pauley Coordinator of Olympic Sports Strength & Conditioning ....................................................................................................Jami Clinton Tennis Office Phone .................................................................................................................................................... (662) 915-7501 Tennis FAX Number ..................................................................................................................................................... (662) 915-1271 Tennis Senior Staff Assistant ..................................................................................................................................... Barbara Hoggard Phone Number............................................................................................................................................................ (662) 915-7628 2011-12 TEAM INFORMATION Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...........................................................................................................................................................5/2 Top Returnee (s) ................................................................................................................................ Kristi Boxx, Caroline Rohde-Moe Top Newcomers .............................................................................................................................................Julia Jones, Erin Stephens 2011 SEC Finish ...................................................................................................................................................................3rd in West 2011 NCAA Finish ................................................................................................................................................................ First Round 2011 Final Ranking ........................................................................................................................................................................#40 ATHLETICS MEDIA RELATIONS Assistant AD/Media and Public Relations ........................................................................................................................Kyle Campbell Associate Director (Men’s Tennis) ........................................................................................................................................... Kim Ling Office Number .............................................................................................................................................................(662) 915-7522 Cell Number ................................................................................................................................................................(662) 801-2578 FAX Number ................................................................................................................................................................(662) 915-7006 Email ........................................................................................................................................................................kling@olemiss.edu Associate Director ...............................................................................................................................................................Bill Bunting Associate Director ................................................................................................................................................................ Joey Jones Assistant Director .........................................................................................................................................................Daniel Snowden Assistant Director ........................................................................................................................................................... Kristen Saibini Graduate Assistants........................................................................................................................................ Nathan Booth, John Holt Senior Staff Assistant ................................................................................................................................................. Ashley Mangrum Mailing Address ..................................................................................................................................................................PO Box 217 University, MS 38677 Overnight Address ............................................................................................................................................ 908 All-American Drive Oxford, MS 38655 Athletics Web Site.............................................................................................................................................www.OleMissSports.com University Web Site .....................................................................................................................................................www.OleMiss.edu Athletics Twitter .............................................................................................................................................................. @OleMissNow WT Twitter ................................................................................................................................................................. @OleMissWTennis Facebook .................................................................................................................................... wwww.facebook.com/OleMissWTennis www.facebook.com/OleMissSports Blog ......................................................................................................................................................... www.OleMissSportsBlog.com
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THIS IS OLE MISS 4-15 4 .................................................................. Rebel Pride 5 ....................................................Academic Excellence 6-7 ................................................Outstanding Athletics 8-9 ....................................The University of Mississippi 10-11 ............................................................ The Grove 12 .....................................................Oxford, Mississippi 13 .............................................Strength & Conditioning 14 ..................................................................... The SEC 15 .............................................Community Involvement COACHES & SUPPORT STAFF 16-20 16-17 ....................................Head Coach Mark Beyers 18 .....................................Assistant Coach Jason Ontog 19 .............................................................Support Staff 20 ............................................................Administration 2012 REBELS 21-30 21-22 ...................................................... 2012 Outlook 23-25 ..................................................... Senior Profiles 26-27 .............................................Sophomore Profiles 28-30 ................................................Freshmen Profiles 2011 REVIEW 31-32 31 ..............................................................2011 Review 32 ............................................................. 2011 Results HISTORY 33-47 33-35 .......................................................All-Americans 36-37 ....................................... ITA All-Academic Teams 38-40 ....................................................... NCAA History 41-42 ..........................................................SEC History 43-44 ................................... National/Regional Honors 45-46 ..........................................................SEC Honors 47 .............................................................Letterwinners ATHLETICS SUPPORT/FACILITIES 48-IBC 48 .......................................................Athletics Support 49-51 ................................................ Athletics Facilities 52-IBC.............................Palmer/Salloum Tennis Center
ON THE COVER Featured on the cover of the 2012 Ole Miss Women’s Tennis Guide is senior All-American Kristi Boxx. © COPYRIGHT UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
The 2012 Ole Miss Women’s Tennis Guide was published by the University of Mississippi Athletics Media Relations Office and designed by Kim Ling using Adobe InDesign CS3 and Adobe Photoshop CS3. All contents of this issue are copyrighted 2012 by the University of Mississippi. Reproduction without written permission is strictly prohibited.
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MEDIA INFORMATION INTERVIEWS Anyone wishing to interview head coach Mark Beyers must make arrangements through the Athletics Media Relations Office. He is usually available Monday through Friday mornings or before practice. The women’s tennis team practices daily between the hours of 2 and 5 p.m. Player interviews may be conducted before or after practice. Practice schedules may change at any time due to travel and class schedules. MEDIA SERVICES The latest results, updated statistics, game stories, notes, coach and player bios on the current season can be freely obtained through the official athletics web site at www.OleMissSports.com. Live statistics and a live blog for all home matches will also be available. Rebelvision, the web site’s new premium content channel, offers live video and audio of select Ole Miss sporting events and features player and coaches interviews as well as archived footage of games and interviews with Rebel athletes and coaches. Visit OleMissSports.com or call 662-915-7557 for subscription information. Follow Ole Miss through social media at twitter.com/OleMissNow and OleMissWTennis, facebook.com/ OleMissSports and facebook.com/OleMissWTennis and our blog OleMissSportsBlog.com. GAMEDAY SERVICES The Palmer/Salloum Tennis Center media area is located underneath the pavilion by court No. 1. Credentials are not required for regular season matches. However, if you are planning to attend a home match and need a working space, please let me know in advance. The Palmer/Salloum Tennis Center and the Gillom Sports Center are equipped with high speed wireless internet service. Following each match, a recap will be emailed to the media and posted on www.OleMissSports.com, the official Ole Miss athletics website. The website will also include updated statistics after each match. If you would like to be added to the email list, please contact Kim Ling in the Athletics Media Relations Office. POST MATCH INTERVIEWS Head coach Mark Beyers and requested players will be made available 10 minutes after the conclusion of the match. All interviews will be conducted on the courts.
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2012 ROSTER NAME Kristi Boxx Abby Guthrie Julia Jones Paige Keating Gabby Rangel Caroline Rohde-Moe Santa Shumilina Erin Stephens Iris Verboven Vivian Vlaar
YR-EXP. Sr.-3L Sr.-3L Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Sr.-3L So.-1L Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Fr.-HS So.-1L
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HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL Grenada, Miss. (Alpha Omega Online Academy) Auckland, New Zealand (St. Cuthberts College) Seminole, Fla. (St Petersburg Catholic) Menlo Park, Calif. (Menlo Atherton HS) Hendersonville, Tenn. (Pope John Paul II) Blommenholm, Norway (The Norwegian College of Elite Sport) Moscow, Russia/(Nou Doverie SOSH) Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. (South Walton High School) Waalre, Netherlands (Pleincollege Sint-Joris) Kinrooi, Belgium (Bischoppelijk College)
Pronunciation Guide Mark BEYERS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... BUY-ers Gabby RANGEL .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Ran-GAIL Caroline ROHDE-MOE .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ROAD-Mo Santa SHUMILINA .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. SHOE-muh-LEAN-A Iris VERBOVEN ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ver-BOW-ven Vivian VLAAR........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................VUH-lar
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“My desire materialized when playing tennis at the US Open Tennis tournament. (former) Coach Jerry Montgomery offered me a full athletic scholarship to attend Ole Miss. The next four years were one of the most exciting years of my life. The school was breathtaking. The tennis program was excellent, my teammates were wonderful, and I met several of the most important people in the state, including John Grisham, who spoke at our graduation. Oxford is a cozy, traditional city with amazing architecture, and the nicest people on Earth. I could not be more proud of my choice of University, my stay in Mississippi and the fantastic people I met there. I will forever have in my heart a special place in honor of the University of Mississippi, where I transitioned from a girl to an adult human being.” - PALOMA COLLANTES Director of Events for Scratch Music Group
“Being a Rebel meant a lot of hard work, in addition to the fact that I was an ocean away from home. All the work on and off the court, I put it in with a feeling of happiness and accomplishment with the help of my coaches, my teammates, and everyone who represented the Athletic Department. Their vision, goals, and dedication to the student-athletes helped us love what we do, respect the program, and always love the Rebels. Now I get to pass on the love for the game of tennis, and more importantly, help shape the lives of young student-athletes by teaching them the characteristics that I myself achieved while playing for the Rebels. I learned how to be disciplined in everything I do, work hard, have good ethics, interact well with people coming from diverse backgrounds, and learn from my superiors. I am thankful and proud to always be a Rebel!” - MIRA RADU Assistant Coach, University of Wisconsin
“I am very proud to be associated with Ole Miss. I had a wonderful time my four-and-a-half years there. I’m most grateful for the friends I made and the relationships that were built with my coaches, teachers, the students and the family of Ole Miss. If I could do it over, I would choose (Ole Miss) again 100 times. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life.” - ELI MANNING Two-Time Super Bowl MVP
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In 2011 the Rebels earned the prestigious ITA All-Academic Team Award for the 15th consecutive time. The award goes to teams who achieve at least a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
SENIORS CONNOR VOGEL AND LAURA VAN DE STROET
Ole Miss student-athletes not only have the opportunity to play in one of the best conferences in the nation, they also attend a university that is world-renowned for its academics. The Office of Student-Athlete Academic Support has made great strides in improving the environment for Ole Miss student-athletes. Numerous full-time academic counselors, learning specialists and tutors, and the $5 million FedEx Academic Support Center, completed in May 2007, provides the perfect environment for learning. Last year, the Rebels earned the ITA All-Academic Team Award for the 15th consecutive year. The award is given to teams who achieve at least a 3.2 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. The team also earned the Chancellor’s Cup for the second straight year and third time in last four years as the women’s varsity team at Ole Miss with the highest GPA. Gabby Rangel, Laura van de Stroet and Connor Vogel were named ITA ScholarAthletes. Van de Stroet and Vogel graduated from the University of Mississippi in May of 2011. With Ole Miss athletics taking its place among the best in the nation, the Student-Athlete Academic Support staff hopes that Ole Miss graduates of today have a great impact in the future of tomorrow.
who graduated in May, were among three Rebels named ITA Scholar-Athletes in 2011.
THE REBELS
received the Chancellor’s Cup for the second year in a row in 2011 and the third time in four years.
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2009 AND 2010 COTTON BOWL CHAMPIONS
MIKE WALLACE
Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl XLV Led NFL with seven 100-yard games in 2010
BRITTNEY REESE
3-time defending world long jump champion 2008 Olympian
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CHRIS COGHLAN
Florida Marlins 2009 NL Rookie of the Year
JONATHAN RANDOLPH
RICKY ROBERTSON
2010 All-American Men & Women advanced to 2011 NCAAs
4-time All-American 4-time SEC high jump champion
OLE MISS IN 2010-11 16 All-America selections 28 All-Conference selections 135 Academic All-Conference selections
26 National academic honorees 8 Postseason team participants 7 Professional draft picks
MARCEL THIEMANN
REGINA THOMAS
ARMINTIE PRICE
CHRIS WARREN
2010 All-American Led team to 2010 NCAAs
2011 All-American Men & Women advanced to 2011 NCAAs
2007 WNBA Rookie of the Year Helped lead team two WNBA Finals
2-time All-SEC 2011 NCAA free throw champion
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THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
Log on to OleMiss.edu to find out everything that’s happening at the University of Mississippi.
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Ole Miss was the center of worldwide attention as the host of the first presidential debate of 2008 between Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama, held Sept. 26 at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts on campus.
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Regarded as one of the world’s top sporting traditions, tailgating on football Saturdays at Ole Miss is one of those activities that every sports fan should take the opportunity to indulge in at some point in their life. Ten acres of lush green grass, watched over by majestic oak trees in the middle of the Ole Miss campus, are transformed from a tranquil picnic spot into tailgating paradise when thousands of football fans crowd into every corner of the land. Weaving through the myriad of red and blue tents, one is bound to encounter a few of the most extravagant set-ups in all of tailgating fine china, chandeliers, big-screen satellite TVs. Of course, many tents are a bit simpler, but the unique atmosphere still encourages sundresses and high heels for the ladies and coats and ties for the men. Food and drink are abundant. “Hotty Toddy” can always be heard chanted among the trees. Champions walk through it. There is nowhere else like it. It is ... The Grove.
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Nation’s No. 1 Tailgating School (Sports Illustrated)
Nation’s No. 2 College Football Tailgating Spot (ESPN)
“The Holy Grail of tailgating sites” (The Sporting News)
“The mother and mistress of outdoor ritual mayhem” (New York Times)
“The mecca of tailgating in American sports” (Columbia Missourian)
“In Oxford lies the most magical place on all of God’s green, football-playing Earth: the Grove.” (SI on Campus)
“I still remember the first time I came here on my official visit. Walking through The Grove, the whole atmosphere was just UNBELIEVABLE.” - Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl linebacker
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“I can say in definitive terms that there isn’t a better place to spend a college football Saturday than at The Grove, followed by an SEC battle at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.” - Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN
Log on to OleMissSports.com for “Tailgating Tips” and a complete history of Grove traditions.
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ANNUAL DOUBLE DECKER ARTS FESTIVAL
No. 1 Most Beautiful Campus (Newsweek) Top 6 College Towns in America (USA Today) 100 Best Small Towns (USA Today) Top 100 Places to Live (Money Magazine) No. 15 Fastest-Growing Small Town (Forbes)
“I wish everybody could come here. I feel sorry for the people that have never been to Oxford, Mississippi. They don’t know what they’re missing.” - Eli Manning
Oxford’s thriving music scene has recently welcomed such acts as American Idol winner David Cook, Vince Gill, B.B. King, Soulja Boy, Three 6 Mafia and Wilco. Artists that have recorded at local Sweet Tea Studios include the Counting Crows, Gavin DeGraw, Ben Folds, the Hives, Jars of Clay and Modest Mouse. Oxford’s Lyric was recently named one of the top 100 music club venues in the world by Pollstar, the leading concert industry trade publication.
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Celebrities such as Samuel L. Jackson and Faith Hill regularly visit Oxford for charity events and performances.
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SEC ... THE NATION’S TOP TENNIS CONFERENCE • 7 NCAA team championships since 1992
SEC IN 2011 • 5 teams ranked in the final ITA Top 25
• 9 NCAA runner-up teams since 1987 • 20 straight years with a team in national semifinals (1987-2006)
• 8 teams qualified for the NCAA Championships with Florida defeating Stanford to win the title
• 7 NCAA singles champions
• NCAA Singles Semifinalist
• 5 NCAA doubles titles
• 2 NCAA Doubles Quarterfinalists
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One of the Ole Miss women’s tennis team’s main community service projects is helping out with the tennis portion of Special Olympics each year. The Rebels have also participated in Reading with the Rebels and the SECs Canned Food Drive. Senior Kristi Boxx has been on several mission trips to Africa and Brazil.
SEC WOMEN’S TENNIS COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD WINNERS Sabrina Peppl, 2004 Mimi Renaudin, 2005 Nika Koukhartchouk, 2006 Mimi Renaudin, 2007 Preethi Subramanian, 2008 Mimi Renaudin, 2009 Gabby Rangel, 2010 Gabby Rangel, 2011
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COACHING STAFF
MARK BEYERS HEAD COACH | 11th SEASON | ATRMSTRONG ATLANTIC STATE | 1991 2010 ITA Southern Region Coach of the Year He’s won two national championships in Division II and led a team to the SEC West Championship. He’s coached numerous All-Americans and All-SEC players. His teams are notorious for excellence in the classroom. Mark Beyers has accomplished a lot in 13 years as a head coach, and with five of the top seven returning from last year’s squad along with the 18th-ranked recruiting class, expect the Rebels to be one of the teams to contend with again in the SEC and nationally. Despite dealing with injuries to key players in 2011, the Rebels earned their third straight NCAA bid. Kristi Boxx earned All-SEC first team honors for the third year in a row. Connor Vogel made the second team. Off the court, the team received the ITA All-Academic Team Award for the 15th straight year as well as earning the Chancellor’s Cup for the varsity team wtih the highest cumulative grade point average. Ole Miss advanced to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen for the eighth time in 2010, captured the SEC West Championship and reached the SEC tournament semifinals for the second year in a row. The Rebels ended the year ranked No. 17 in the nation, posted their best finish in the SEC (2nd) since 1999 and their best league record (8-3) since 2000. Kristi Boxx and Karen Nijssen earned All-America honors, while Boxx was one of only nine players in the nation to earn the honor in both singles and doubles. Laura van de Stroet and Connor Vogel joined 16 | REBEL TENNIS 2012
Boxx and Nijssen on the All-SEC team. ticipate in the NCAA Doubles Championships. The pair Academic success continued for the Rebels as they ended the year ranked No. 32 in the nation. earned the Chancellor’s Cup for the women’s varsity Off the court, Ole Miss garnered the ITA All-Acasquad with the highest cumulative grade point average. demic Team Award for the 12th time. Two members of the They also received the ITA All-Academic Team Award for team were named ITA Scholar-Athletes. For the first time the 14th time, while four players were named ITA Scholar- ever, the team also earned the Chancellor’s Cup for the Athletes. highest grade point average among all women’s varsity The Rebels ended the 2009 season ranked No. 21 sports at Ole Miss. Preethi Subramanian was named to in the nation and advanced to the NCAA second round. the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars by the journal Diverse: With three freshmen and two sophomores in the lineup, Issues In Higher Education. Ole Miss defeated five top 25 teams in league play and In 2007, senior Ilona Somers, earned All-SEC honreached the semifinals of the SEC Tournament. Kristi Boxx ors for the second year in a row, ended the year ranked and Karen Nijssen earned All-SEC honors and participat- No. 46 in the nation and qualified for the NCAA Singles ed in the NCAA Doubles Championship. Boxx also made Championship. In the classroom, Ole Miss received the the singles championship. ITA All-Academic Team Award. Four members of the team Off the court, the Rebels earned the prestigious earned ITA Scholar-Athlete honors. ITA All-Academic Team Award, and Gabby RanREBEL COACHING RECORDS gel and Laura van de Stroet were named ITA YEAR HEAD COACH RECORD PCT. Scholar-Athletes. 1975-76 Kay Partlow 7-4 .636 In 2008, Karen 1976-77 Linn Dunn 7-1 .875 Nijssen earned All-SEC 1977-79 Russell Blair 23-6 .793 honors in her first year 1979-86 Billy Chadwick 107-54 .665 with the Rebels. She 1987-01 Jerry Montgomery 232-120 .659 also teamed with Nika Mark Beyers 111-115 .491 Koukhartchouk to par- 2002-Present 4 NCAA TEAM FINAL FOUR | 9 NCAA TEAM ELITE EIGHT | 25 ALL-AMERICANS
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COACHES AND STAFF
In 2005, the Rebels captured the SEC Western Division Championship for the first time. In addition, the team made its 11th NCAA Championship appearance. Chloe Carlotti became the seventh All-American in the history of the program and joined an elite group of Division I players to earn that distinction at multiple schools. Carlotti and Virginia Tomatis earned All-SEC honors after going 8-3 in the league at No. 1 doubles. During his first season (2002) at the helm, Beyers guided the Lady Rebels to their seventh consecutive NCAA appearance and a final national ranking of No. 35. He also coached Mira Radu to All-America and All-SEC honors. Radu ended the year ranked among the top 20 singles players. Radu and 2002 graduate Camilla Gould earned the ITA Scholar-Athlete Award, while the squad was named an ITA All-Academic Team. In 2003, current University of Wisconsin assistant coach Mira Radu completed an outstanding career by being named the NCAA Woman of the Year for the state of Mississippi. Radu earned All-America honors for the second consecutive year as well as All-SEC accolades. Radu finished her senior year ranked No. 18 in the nation and reached the quarterfinals of the NCAA Singles Championships. The winner of the 2003 ITA South Region Cissie Leary Award for Sportsmanship, Radu became only the fourth Lady Rebel ever to record 100 wins for her career, finishing with a 108-52 career record. Radu was also the co-recipient of the Eugenia Conner Memorial Award, which is given to the most outstanding female athlete on the Ole Miss campus each spring. Off the court in the 2003, the Lady Rebels earned the ITA All-Academic Team Award. Radu made the SEC Academic Honor Roll, and Florencia Basile, Karem Harboe and Virginia Tomatis were named ITA Scholar Athletes. The 2004 season saw the Lady Rebels narrowly
miss making the NCAA Team Championships, but there were plenty of highlights to be noted. Chloe Carlotti and Virginia Tomatis teamed up to post an 8-3 record in the SEC at No. 1 doubles and earn All-SEC honors. Carlotti participated in the NCAA Championships in singles and teamed up with Tomatis in doubles. Off the court, the Lady Rebels were named an ITA All-Academic Team. Florencia Basile, Karem Harboe, Sabrina Peppl and Virginia Tomatis were named ITA Scholar-Athletes and to the SEC Academic Honor Roll. In 2006, Ole Miss boasted the SEC Co-Freshman of the Year, in addition to Ilona Somers making the All-SEC second team. Off the court, the Lady Rebels received the distinction of being named an ITA All-Academic team. Also, the entire starting lineup earned ITA Scholar-Athlete honors, believed to be not matched by any other squad in the country. No stranger to women’s tennis, Beyers, a native of Tilburg, Holland, spent three years (1992-95) as head coach of the women’s tennis team at Armstrong Atlantic State in Georgia. During his three years, the team captured the NCAA Division II Championship, posted a 50-8 record and won the Peach Belt Conference each year. Beyers earned PBC Coach-of-the-Year honors in 1993, 1994 and 1995. In 1995, he received NCAA Division II South Regional Coach-of-the-Year honors. His teams ranked 10th, ninth and first respectively in the Division II national rankings. Beyers came to Ole Miss in the fall of 1995 as the men’s assistant coach. In his six years as an assistant coach with the Rebels, Ole Miss reached the final four twice (1997, 1999) and won three SEC titles (1996, 1997, 1999). In 1997, Beyers was the first recipient of the ITA Region III Assistant Coach-of-the-Year Award. During his 18 years of coaching collegiate tennis as an assistant and head coach, Beyers has coached 23 All-Americans, 38 ITA Scholar-Athletes and 10 Academic All-America teams. As a collegiate player at Armstrong Atlantic State, Beyers earned four letters, posted a 99-21 record and led his team to a national ranking of No. 4. He earned All-America honors twice in doubles and singles. Beyers received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Armstrong Atlantic State in 1991. After graduating, Beyers enjoyed a brief professional career on the satellite tour before returning to his alma mater to coach the women’s team. In 1998, Beyers became the youngest person ever to be inducted into the Armstrong Atlantic State Athletic Hall of Fame. This past fall he was selected as one of 75 notable alumni for Armstrong Atlantic University’s 75th anniversary. In July of 2005, Beyers married the former Lauren Dorcheus. The couple resides in Oxford.
MARK BEYERS PERSONAL • Married to the former Lauren Dorcheus • Overall coaching record of 161-123/13 years • Rebel coaching record of 111-115/10 years EDUCATION • Armstrong Atlantic State, 1991 PLAYING EXPERIENCE • Four-year letterwinner at Armstrong Atlantic State (1988-91) • Posted a 99-21 record • Led team to a national ranking of No. 4 • Earned All-America honors twice in singles and doubles • Played professionally on the satellite tour COACHING EXPERIENCE • 1993-95: Armstrong Atlantic State Women’s Head Coach • 1996-2001: Ole Miss Men’s Assistant Coach • 2002-Present: Ole Miss Women’s Head Coach COACHING HONORS • 2010 ITA Southern Region Coach of the Year • 1997 ITA Region III Assistant Coach of the Year • Peach Belt Conference Coach of the Year (1993, 1994, 1995) • Division II South Region Coach of the Year (1995) • Inducted into Armstrong Atlantic State Hall of Fame (1998) • Named one of 75 notable alumni at Armstrong Atlantic State (2010) COACHING MILESTONES At Armstrong Atlantic State • NCAA Division II National Team Champion (1995) • Peach Belt Conference Champions (1993-95) • Three consecutive years top 10 national ranking (1993-95) At OleMiss • SEC West Champion (2005, 2010) • NCAA Sweet 16 (2010) • Five NCAA appearances OLEMISSSPORTS.COM | 17
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JASON ONTOG PERSONAL • Married to the former Jennifer Smith
JASON ONTOG
EDUCATION • Tennessee-Chattanooga, 2004
ASSISTANT COACH | FIFTH YEAR | UTC | 2004 2010 ITA Southern Region Assistant Coach Of The Year Jason Ontog, a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., is in his fifth year with the women’s tennis program, and since his arrival, the Rebels have made three straight NCAA team appearances including a Sweet Sixteen and an SEC West Championship. Despite dealing with injuries to key players in 2011, the Rebels earned their third straight NCAA bid. Kristi Boxx earned All-SEC first team honors for the third year in a row. Connor Vogel made the second team. Off the court, the team received the ITA All-Academic Team Award for the 15th straight year as well as earning the Chancellor’s Cup for the varsity team wtih the highest cumulative grade point average. In 2010, the team enjoyed its best season in several years, advancing to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen and winning the SEC West Championship. The Rebels ended the year ranked No. 17 in the nation, posted their best finish in the SEC (2nd) since 1999 and their best league record (8-3) since 2000. Kristi Boxx and Karen Nijssen earned All-America honors, while Boxx was one of only nine players in the nation to earn the honor in both singles and doubles. Laura van de Stroet and Connor Vogel joined Boxx and Nijssen on the All-SEC team. In his first season with Ole Miss, the Rebels ended the year ranked No. 21 in the nation and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Championships. He helped coach the Rebels to five Top 25 wins and their best SEC 18 | REBEL TENNIS 2012
finish in four years. Ontog helped coach Boxx and Nijssen to All-SEC honors, the NCAA Doubles Championship, the ITA Southern Regional Championship and the consolation title at the ITA National Indoor. Ontog came to Ole Miss from Chattanooga, where he spent the past two years as the head girls’ coach at Baylor High School. He was named the 2007 Chattanooga Times-Free Press Best of Preps Girls’ Coach of the Year. He also was the 2007 Tennessee Coach for the USTA Southern Junior Cup 14-18’s as well as the Southern Coach for the USTA Zone Team Championships. Prior to his stop at Baylor High School, Ontog was the assistant pro at the Racquet Club of Memphis for three years (2004-07). “We are really excited to have Jason on our staff,” Beyers said. “He has been a great addition for Ole Miss Rebel tennis. He has such a vast amount of experience in the game of tennis and is a very well-known figure in the Southeast as far as junior tennis is concerned. “Jason is one of the best if not the best coaches in the country. He’s a huge part of why we’ve been able to raise the level of our team and achieve the things that we have accomplished.” As a player, Ontog won the 1998 and 1999 TSSAA State titles at Chattanooga Christian School before going to the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, where he earned All-Southern Conference honors all four years.
PLAYING EXPERIENCE • 2000-03, Played No. 1 for UTC • 2002-03, Played professionally on the ATP Tour COACHING EXPERIENCE • 2008-Present: Assistant Coach, Ole Miss • 2007-08: Head Coach, The Baylor School • 2004-07: Assistant Tennis Professional, The Racquet Club of Memphis • 2003-04: Assistant Coach, UTC Women’s Tennis • 2003-04: Tennis Instructor, McCallie School HONORS • Inducted into the Chattanooga Athletics Hall of Fame in 2011 • 2010 ITA Southern Region Assistant Coach of the Year • Four-Time First Team All-Southern Conference • Four-time So-Con Sportsmanship Award recipient • 2001 Southern Conference Player of the Year • 2000 Southern Conference Freshman of the Year • 1999 USTA National Ranking of 29 • 1999 TSSAA State Tennis Champion In 2000, he was named the So-Con Freshman of the Year, and in 2001 he earned So-Con Player of the Year honors. In 2002 and 2003 Ontog won the So-Con Sportsmanship Award. He earned a career-high national ranking of No. 68 in singles, while playing the No. 1 position for the Mocs. Ontog served as an assistant coach for the UTC women’s team for a year after graduating in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. In the 2011, Ontog was inducted into the The University of Chattanooga Athletics Hall of Fame. Ontog is married to the former Jennifer Smith.
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Lynnette
Johnson Executive Associate Athletics Director
Lynnette Johnson is in her 22nd year overall with Ole Miss Athletics. Currently, she is in her 13th year as a Sport Administrator and Senior Woman Administrator. She is the Sport Administrator for eight intercollegiate programs, which include: soccer, volleyball, rifle, women’s basketball, men’s and women’s golf and tennis. She also handles multiple internal and external operations involving all sports programs and several departments. During her first nine years, Johnson was a member of the Sports Medicine staff. She became the first female head athletic trainer in the Southeastern Conference in 1997. During her 13 years as a sport administrator, the programs that she has worked with have been very successful. Collectively, they have won three SEC Regular Season titles, 14 Western Division titles, three SEC Tournament titles and made over 30 NCAA tournament appearances; which include several Sweet Sixteen, Elite Eight and Final Four appearances. Individual student-athlete accomplishments have been just as impressive with multiple All-America honors, SEC Champions, NCAA Champions and two Olympians. Johnson is also responsible for coordinating and bidding all NCAA and SEC postsea-
Sheila Padgett Assistant Director for Academic Support
Kim Ling Associate Media Relations Director
Jami Clinton Coordinator of Olympic Sports Strength & Conditioning
son events held on campus. Ole Miss has hosted SEC men’s and women’s tennis, track and field, cross country, softball and soccer and is scheduled to host the SEC Women’s Tennis Championship in April 2012. The NCAA has also found a home at Ole Miss, hosting men’s and women’s tennis regionals, five baseball regionals and three baseball super regionals. Academically, the teams are excelling in the classroom as well; putting up high graduation rates, multiple Academic All-America honors and Taylor Medalists, as well as the first athlete to be inducted into the school’s Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society chapter. The Pittsburgh, Pa., native is a 1988 graduate of East Carolina University and a 1990 graduate of Ole Miss with a master’s degree in Education. She is married to Tal Johnson and the couple has two daughters, Alexandria and Samantha.
Erin Pauley Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Barbara Hoggard Senior Staff Assistant
Alicia Meredith Event Management Coordinator
ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the University of Mississippi Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is to advance the University’s role as a major comprehensive institution of higher learning dedicated to teaching, research, and service. The Department will produce competitive and entertaining athletic teams, by recruiting qualified student-athletes, coaches and staff from diverse backgrounds, providing equal opportunities regardless of ethnicity or gender. The Department will prepare student-athletes to be productive members of society by assisting in their development of academic, athletic, social, and leadership skills within an environment which fosters integrity, sportsmanship, and emotional, physical, and mental well being. Operating within the principles of sound fiscal management, the Department will sponsor athletic teams which reflect the interest of the citizens of Mississippi and promote enthusiasm, financial support, cohesiveness, and loyalty within the University community. Demonstrating leadership in all decisions which impact the University, the Southeastern Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletics Association, the Department will conduct itself in an ethical and honest manner. 5 SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS | 3 SEC TOURNAMENT TITLES | 66 ALL-SEC SELECTIONS
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ADMINISTRATION
DR. DANIEL W. JONES | CHANCELLOR
PETE BOONE | ATHLETICS DIRECTOR
From an early age, Dr. Daniel W. Jones knew his career aspirations revolved around medicine and leadership. And while a physician leading a comprehensive university isn’t a common arrangement, Jones’ appointment as the 16th chancellor of the University of Mississippi is no surprise to anyone familiar with his record of leadership and achievements at the UM Medical Center in Jackson and the American Heart Association. Jones became chancellor on July 1, 2009, and oversees the campuses in Oxford, Jackson, Southaven, Tupelo and Grenada. Vice chancellor for health affairs and dean of the School of Medicine since 2003, Jones served as the Medical Center’s chief executive officer, overseeing five schools and the health system. Under his leadership, UMMC restructured its clinical enterprise to create a more agile, market-responsive organization focused on quality, efficiency and clinical leadership. The work resulted in a turnaround in financial performance and selection as one of the Thomson Top 100 Hospitals in America. Jones’ leadership team also expanded the Medical Center’s commitment to minority scholarships, rural medicine and the elimination of health disparities. Enrollment of underrepresented medical students increased 80 percent in five years. They also led a campaign that raised $53 million, expanded the medical school’s class size from 100 students to 120 students per class and reorganized the medical faculty clinical practice plan from 17 individual practice groups to a single, unified one, facilitating more efficient management and improved patient care. Under his watch, the Medical Center’s research enterprise has been reinvigorated with completion of the Arthur C. Guyton Research Center, acquisition of funding for a research park and increased research funding. A native Mississippian, Jones graduated from Mississippi College in 1971, earned his M.D. in 1975 at UMMC and completed his residency in internal medicine there in 1978. He had a private practice in Laurel, then went to Korea as a medical missionary in 1985. He returned to the UM Medical Center as a faculty member in 1992 and was named the school’s Herbert G. Langford Professor of Medicine in 1998. He directed the hypertension division and led many clinical studies funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of health. He played a crucial role in the acquisition of funding from NHLBI to create the Jackson Heart Study and was its first principal investigator. As the only large scale study of cardiovascular risk factors in African-Americans, Jones had to overcome the understandable reluctance of African Americans to participate in research and to build consensus among the three participating institutions - Jackson State University, Tougaloo College and UMMC. Neither had ever collaborated in such a massive undertaking. The new chancellor began volunteering for the American Heart Association 20 years ago and became its national president in 2007-2008. He was one of the early voices in AHA leadership to call attention to the growing problem of childhood obesity and heart disease in women. He was AHA’s national spokesperson on high blood pressure. Jones is married to Lydia Channell Jones, also a Mississippi College graduate. They have two children, Jennifer Jones Flechas of Oxford and Jason Jones of Clinton.
In his 13 years as the University of Mississippi’s Director of Athletics, Pete Boone has overseen dramatic facility improvements across the athletics department, allowing Ole Miss student-athletes and teams to compete at the highest levels in the nation’s most competitive conference. Boone’s personal relationship with Ole Miss runs deep, beginning in 1968 when the Grenada, Miss., native first stepped on the Oxford campus as a center on the Rebel football team, playing first for legendary coach John Vaught and then coach Billy Kinard as he earned three letters (1970-72). During Boone’s 13 years as Director of Athletics, Ole Miss has experienced continued growth from adding sports to his overseeing in excess of $140 million in athletics improvements. A number of projects are currently in the final planning stages or recently completed as Ole Miss continues to meet the challenges of the 21st century both on and off the field of competition. Nearing completion is a $3 million renovation of the Palmer/Salloum Tennis Center, site of many men’s and women’s NCAA Regionals and host of the 2012 Women’s SEC Tournament. Several major projects are on the horizon with the launching of the Forward Together campaign that includes plans for a new arena, a north end zone expansion of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium and other projects. Under Boone’s watch, the athletics department remains committed to young men and women student-athletes and their parents, promising to provide a positive environment of support to help them achieve their maximum potential in their academic and athletic pursuits. The FedEx StudentAthlete Academic Support Center’s front-line technology and classroom environment provide Ole Miss student-athletes one of the best learning environments in the country. While Boone’s focus has been to provide student-athletes, coaches and administrative staff with every opportunity to succeed, he has represented Ole Miss and the Southeastern Conference on a number of regional and national committees. In August of 2008, Boone was elected Chairman of the SEC Athletics Directors Committee. Boone, a 1972 graduate of Ole Miss with a bachelor’s degree in banking and finance, is married to the former Scottye Howard of Grenada. The couple has two sons, Taylor and Lexie. Taylor is married to the former Laurel Joachim of Atlanta, Ga. Taylor and Laurel have two future Ole Miss Rebels -- a son, Morgan (9) and a daughter, Pharis Louise (4). Lexie is married to the former Kim Deuel of Binghamton, N.Y.
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2012 OUTLOOK
Gabby Rangel
Kristi Boxx
Abby Guthrie
ARE YOU READY? Four years ago, Kristi Boxx, Gabby Rangel and Abby Guthrie arrived on campus as freshmen and immediately they helped make Ole Miss relevant again on the national scene. Boxx and Rangel arrived in the fall of 2008, and Guthrie followed in the spring of 2009. Coupled with some already talented players on the squad, the trio helped lead the Rebels to their first NCAA appearance since 2005 and the semifinals of the SEC Tournament. The following year in 2010, the Rebels enjoyed one of their best seasons in quite some time. They advanced to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen, captured the SEC West Championship and finished second overall in the SEC. Boxx, Guthrie and Rangel have been to the NCAA Tournament every year of their career. They enjoyed
their trip to Athens, Ga., two years ago so much that they would like to go back again this year and perhaps stay a little longer. As would head coach Mark Beyers. “It’s obviously nice to make the NCAA Tournament,” said Beyers referring to his team’s 14th overall appearance in 2011. “But it’s also a good thing when just making it is a bit of a disappointment. That means your expectation level is pretty high.” The senior trio leads a team that also returns sophomores Caroline Rohde-Moe and Vivian Vlaar, who both contributed a lot last year. Add to that the nation’s 18th-ranked recruiting class, and Beyers has plenty of reasons to be excited about the 2012 season. With only a few months left in their careers, all three seniors talked of winning another SEC West Cham-
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pionship and going back to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. “Winning NCAAs as a team as well as individually, would be a perfect ending to my career,” Boxx stated. “Obviously that’s what everybody wants, and that should be everyone’s goal. “To get to the Sweet Sixteen again would be awesome,” Guthrie added. That was so much fun two years ago. I would also love to win the SEC West again.” Boxx has become one of the top players in the nation. The Grenada, Miss., native has played No. 1 singles and doubles her entire career, and she has a chance to join an elite club at Ole Miss. Only one other player has ever been named first team All-SEC four years, and if Boxx makes it again this year, she will join four-time AllAmerican Paloma Collantes in that elite category. Boxx OLEMISSSPORTS.COM | 21
2012 OUTLOOK began her final campaign ranked No.12 in the nation in singles and No. 4 in doubles with Guthrie. “Obviously our success starts at the top with Kristi,” Beyers said. “She is a proven big-time player who has grown every year and has a chance to leave here as one of the best players we’ve ever had. She wants to achieve a lot this year as a team and individually.” Guthrie has provided the Rebels with many big wins during her career playing mostly in the lower half of the lineup. “We need Abby to step up and lead for us in singles and in doubles with Kristi,” Beyers said. “We would love for her to close out her career with a solid year. She has a big weapon with her huge serve and powerful forehand.” Rangel has also been a part of some big wins for the Rebels during her career in both singles and doubles and has provided excellent leadership on and off the court, as a three-time ITA Scholar-Athlete. “Gabby has been there and knows what it takes to succeed at this level. She has come up with some big wins for us and we will rely on her leadership this year,” Beyers said. Beyers emphasized the importance of all three seniors. “They’ve been part of the turnaround of this program,” he said. “It really started the year before they came with Karen (Nijssen) and Laura (van de Stroet), but these girls have really carried it on, making the NCAAs three years including the Sweet Sixteen, winning the SEC West and making the SEC Tournament semifinals twice. They helped put this program back on the map, and no one can ever take that away from them.” Rohde-Moe, who had a successful debut as a freshman playing No. 3 singles, returns to solidify the top half of the lineup. The Norway native, who began the spring ranked No. 54 nationally, posted a 15-8 overall record last year, including 10-6 at No. 3 singles. “Caroline came in last January and had a very solid first season for us in the top half of the lineup,” Beyers said. “She has become one of the most improved players in the nation. She has a chance to make the NCAA Singles Championship this year, and we expect her to have a great year.” Vlaar turned 17 at Ole Miss in the fall of 2010, but she quickly made her presence felt in the lineup, posting a very solid 25-9 overall record, 14-6 in dual matches. She saw limited action last fall after surgery on her wrist. “Vivian had a very good first year, and I think the fans really enjoyed watching her play. She had surgery prior to the fall and therefore did not get to play in a lot of
matches,” Beyers said. “However, she is back and ready to go this spring. We look for her to have another great year giving us a strong presence in the lower half of the lineup.” Leading the way for the 18th-ranked recruiting class is Julia Jones, who hails from Seminole, Fla. Jones was a blue chip recruit ranked as high as No. 6 nationally and No. 1 in Florida. “We’re excited to have someone with Mississippi ties, (family is originally from McComb), be a part of our program,” Beyers said. “The fans are really going to enjoy watching her play over these next few years. She makes our team better immediately.” Also expected to contribute in singles and doubles is freshman Erin Stephens of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. A five-star recruit, Stephens was ranked as high as No. 9 in the nation and as high as No. 22 in the country for the class of 2011. “Erin comes from a great family, and we are excited to have her on our team,” Beyers said. “She will help us immediately in singles and doubles and has bright future here.” The final piece of the recruiting class is Dutch native Iris Verboven. Ranked as high as No. 29 in singles and No. 8 in doubles in the Dutch Women’s Rankings, Verboven reached the finals of the National under-18 championships twice and also reached the round of 16 at the National Senior Championships twice. “We are extremely excited to have Iris as part of our program,” Beyers said. “She is a very accomplished player who will impact our singles and doubles lineup in the future.” Rounding out the squad is Menlo Park, Calif., native Paige Keating and Santa Shumilina of Russia. Keating was ranked the No. 1 doubles player in Northern California and ranked top 20 in singles in girls 16s and 18s for the Northern California Section. Shumilina, who has played in the Junior Wimbledon and U.S. Open, joined the team in January. She will have to sit out a year and will be eligible to play in January of 2013. With plenty of experience back and the addition of a top recruiting class, Beyers likes the makeup of his 11th Rebel team. “We have an excellent group of returnees led by the three seniors and have added a strong freshmen class,” Beyers said. “The players have been working really hard on the court and in the weight room, and we look forward to a great season.” Not only is the team a reason for excitement in
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2012, but the renovation/expansion of the Palmer/Salloum Tennis Center is slated to be finished in February. Longtime tennis supporter and former player, Will Galtney, made a generous donation to fund the expansion. In recognition of his donation, the courts will be named the William F. Galtney Jr., Tennis Courts. Already one of the nation’s finest collegiate tennis facilities, the improvements include the addition of more spectator seating and enhancements to the locker rooms, study areas and coaches’ offices. “The Palmer/Salloum Tennis Center is such a unique venue with an amazing location right in the center of campus,” Beyers said. “This renovation/expansion will provide our student-athletes some of the nation’s finest facilities in that unique setting.” For most of the first part of the season, the Rebels are on the road. After an opening trip to the Aloha State for matches against Hawaii-Pacific and Hawaii, the Rebels travel to Tallahassee, Fla., for the ITA Kick-Off Weekend. This marks the team’s fourth straight year to participate in the ITA Kick-Off Weekend, and their first opponent will soon be a league member as 29th-ranked Texas A&M joins the SEC next year. Florida State and Ohio State make up the rest of the four-team regional with the winner advancing to the National Team Indoor Feb. 10-13 in Charlottesville, Va. “We start our schedule with a challenging match against Texas A&M. It provides an opportunity for us to pick up an early season quality win and move up in the rankings. If we can win that match, then there is the potential of facing a top team in Florida State. ” Following the ITA Kick-Off Weekend, the Rebels will travel to Lubbock, Texas Feb. 4 for a match against Texas Tech. On Feb. 18, the Rebels will host SMU in their first of three straight home matches. The following weekend, the team welcomes Southern Miss on Feb. 24 and Tulsa on Feb. 26. Ole Miss begins Southeastern Conference play on the road the first weekend in March with matches at Auburn and Alabama. The Rebels kick off spring break at home with top 20 foes Tennessee (March 9) and Georgia (March 11) before hitting the road to Miami for non-conference tilts against Florida International (March 13) and Yale (March 15). The three remaining SEC regular season home matches include South Carolina (March 23), Vanderbilt (April 6) and Kentucky (April 8), while traveling to Florida (March 25), Arkansas (April 1), LSU (April 3) and Mississippi State (April 14). The Rebels have reached the SEC Tournament semifinals two of the last three years and with the tournament coming to Oxford this year; the team is looking forward to putting on a good showing on their home courts. “We are excited to host the SEC Championship in our newly renovated and expanded Palmer/Salloum Tennis Center,” Beyers said. “This is one of the premier tournaments in the nation with so many great teams and players. We want to encourage the fans to come out and see some of the best tennis in the country.” The NCAA first and second rounds take place May 12-13 at 16 different sites, and the NCAA Final 16 returns to Athens, Ga. May 17-22.
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PLAYER PROFILES
KRISTI BOXX
5-7 | SR-3L | GRENADA, MS | ALPHA OMEGA ONLINE ACAD. ALL-AMERICAN THREE-TIME ALL-SEC SEC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL DEAN’S HONOR ROLL UMAA HONOR ROLL
Academic Honor Roll ... Made the UMAA Honor Roll in the fall.
BEYERS SAYS: Proven big-time player ... One of the top players in singles and doubles ... One of three seniors on the team ... Seeks to end her career in the top 10 ... Excellent student-athlete. 2010-11 (JUNIOR) Earned All-SEC first team honors for the third year, becoming the second player in school history to accomplish this feat ... Ended the year ranked No. 31 in the nation in singles and No. 54 in doubles ... Advanced to the second round at the NCAA Singles Championship ... Finished ranked No. 1 in the Southern Region in singles and No. 2 in doubles ... Also participated in the NCAA Doubles Championship for the third straight year ... Helped the Rebels earn their third consecutive NCAA appearance ... Posted a 22-12 overall record, 10-6 at No. 1 singles ... Went 5-4 in the SEC at No. 1 singles ... Teamed with Abby Guthrie for a 20-12 overall doubles record, 8-7 at No. 1 ... Posted eight wins against nationally ranked opponents, including straight set win against the No. 2 player in leading the Rebels to a huge 4-3 win against SMU in the season opener ... Doubles finalist and singles semifinalist at the ITA Southern Regional ... Earned an At-Large bid to the ITA National Indoor for the second year in a row ... Named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll ... Made the Dean’s Honor Roll in the spring and the UMAA Honor Roll in the fall.
2008-09 (FRESHMAN) Ended the year ranked No. 37 in the nation in singles and No. 12 in doubles ... Earned All-SEC first team honors while playing No. 1 singles and doubles all season ... Named to the SEC All-Freshman Team ... Qualified for the NCAA Championships in singles and doubles ... Helped lead the Rebels to their 12th NCAA appearance ... Helped the Rebels to a final national ranking of No. 21 ... Helped the Rebels defeat five top 25 teams in the SEC and advance to the SEC Tournament Semifinals ... Led the team with a 27-14 overall record ... Teamed with Karen Nijssen for a 27-9 overall doubles record ... Went 7-4 in the SEC at No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles ... Doubles semifinalist at the ITA South Regional Championships ... Made the UMAA Honor Roll. PRIOR TO OLE MISS Ranked No. 1 in the South in 18s ... Ranked top 25 in the nation as a senior ... Ranked No. 4 in the nation in 14s and No. 6 in 16s... Finished runner-up in the nation in Girls 16s National Clay Court Championships ... Won the USTA Southern Closed 16-under Championship ... won the Mississippi State High School Championship as a seventh grader ... Won several national opens and a few level three national tournaments ... Attended the John Newcombe Tennis Academy in Texas. PERSONAL Born April 27, 1990 ... Daughter of Ray and Karen Boxx ... Majoring in Dietetics and Nutrition ... Athlete most admired is Jerry Rice ... Favorite tennis player is Jelena Jankovic ... Enjoys cooking, shopping and reading.
2009-10 (SOPHOMORE) Earned All-America honors in singles and doubles ... One of only nine players in the country to earn All-America honors in both singles and doubles ... Ended the year ranked No. 30 in the nation in singles and No. 10 in doubles ... Advanced to the round of 16 at the NCAA Singles Championship ... Also participated in the NCAA Doubles Championship ... Earned All-SEC first team honors for the second year in a row ... Helped the Rebels advance to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen for the eighth time ... Helped the Rebels capture the SEC Western Division Championship ... Helped the Rebels advance to the SEC Tournament semifinals for the second year in a row ... Helped the team post its best overall finish (2nd) since 1999 and its best league record (8-3) since 2000 ... Named to the first ever SEC All-Tournament Team ... Named the ITA Southern Player to Watch ... Posted a 17-15 overall record in singles ... Teamed with Karen Nijssen for a 27-11 overall doubles record, 16-6 at No. 1 ... Captured the ITA South Regional doubles title in the fall ... Singles finalist at the ITA South Regional ... Earned an at-large spot in the ITA National Indoor and advanced to the second round ... Won the consolation doubles bracket at the ITA National Indoor, knocking off two top five teams ... Named to the SEC
CAREER RESULTS YEAR 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09 TOTALS
OVERALL SINGLES 22-12 17-15 27-13 66-40
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DUAL SINGLES 10-6 8-8 14-10 32-24
OVERALL DOUBLES 20-12 27-11 37-13 84-36
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PLAYER PROFILES
ABBY GUTHRIE
5-7 | SR-3L | AUCKLAND, NZ | ST. CUTHBERT’S COLLEGE ITA SCHOLAR-ATHLETE SEC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL CHANCELLOR’S HONOR ROLL UMAA HONOR ROLL
overall record in doubles, 12-2 at No. 3 ... The duo went 8-3 in the SEC ... Made the Chancellor’s Honor Roll.
BEYERS SAYS: Talented player with excellent athletic ability ... Owns a huge serve and big forehand ... Has contributed to the Rebels’ success in her first three years ... One of three seniors on the team this year ... Excellent student-athlete. 2010-11 (JUNIOR) Helped the Rebels earn their third consecutive NCAA appearance ... Qualified for the NCAA Doubles Championship with Kristi Boxx ... Ended the year ranked No. 54 in the nation in doubles ... Finished ranked No. 2 in the Southern Region in doubles ... Posted a 20-12 overall doubles record, 8-7 at No. 1 doubles ... Doubles semifinalist at the ITA Southern Regional.
PRIOR TO OLE MISS Won three ITF tournaments in doubles in 2008 ... Won the New Zealand U-16 Hardcourt National Championship ... Represented New Zealand on Junior Fed Cup Team ... Captain of school team who won National Secondary Schools Tournament three times ... New Zealand 12-under National Champion. PERSONAL Born June 22, 1990 ... Daughter of Karen and Peter Guthrie ... Majoring in Dietetics and Nutrition ... Athlete most admired is Michael Phelps ... Favorite tennis player is James Blake.
2009-10 (SOPHOMORE) Helped the Rebels advance to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen for the eighth time ... Helped lead the Rebels to the SEC West Championship ... Helped lead the Rebels to the SEC Tournament semifinals for the second year in a row ... Rallied from a set down to win at No. 4 singles and set up teammate Connor Vogel’s match-clinching win against Arkansas in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals ... Helped the team post its best overall finish (2nd) since 1999 and its best league record (8-3) since 2000 ... Went 3-0 in singles and doubles as the Rebels picked up road wins over Auburn and Alabama to clinch the SEC West ... Posted a 3-1 record to help lead the Rebels to consecutive top 15 wins against Tennessee and Georgia ... The win over Georgia was the first since 1999 and the win over Tennessee was the first since 2006 ... Clinched the Rebels’ first win over Vanderbilt since 1999 ... Posted a 25-8 overall record, 12-6 in dual matches ... Teamed with Laura van de Stroet for a 19-4 overall doubles record, 18-4 at No. 3 ... The duo went 10-1 in the SEC ... Singles quarterfinalist at the ITA South Regional in the fall ... Teamed with Soledad Podlipnik to reach the doubles semifinals at the ITA South Regional ... Named an ITA Scholar-Athlete ... Named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll ... Made the Chancellor’s Honor Roll both semesters. 2008-09 (FRESHMAN) Helped the Rebels end the year ranked No. 21 nationally and advance to the second round of the NCAA Championships ... Helped the Rebels defeat five top 25 teams in league play ... Clinched the win over then No. 20 Kentucky and No. 16 LSU ... Posted a 15-6 overall record, 11-4 at No. 5 singles ... Teamed with Gabby Rangel for a 17-6
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OVERALL SINGLES 16-21 25-8 15-6 56-35
DUAL SINGLES 9-12 12-6 15-6 36-24
OVERALL DOUBLES 22-15 28-11 17-6 67-32
DUAL DOUBLES 11-9 19-4 17-6 47-19
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PLAYER PROFILES
GABBY RANGEL
5-7 | SR-3L | HENDERSONVILLE, TN | POPE JOHN PAUL II ITA SCHOLAR-ATHLETE SEC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL CHANCELLOR’S HONOR ROLL BEYERS SAYS: Contributed to the Rebels success in singles and doubles her first three years ... Has come up with some big wins during her career ... One of three seniors on the team this year ... Tremendous student-athlete. 2010-11 (JUNIOR) Helped the Rebels earn their third straight NCAA appearance ... Named an ITA ScholarAthlete ... Named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll ... Made the Chancellor’s Honor Roll both semesters with a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the year.
PRIOR TO OLE MISS Achieved a ranking of No. 2 in Brazil and No. 31 in the United States ... Won many national opens in Brazil ... Won the Under-16 National Championship in 2005 ... Won the ITF Till Tennis Cup in Londrina, Brazil in 2005 ... Third place in the St. Louis National Open ... Peach State Classic runner-up ... St. Louis Clay Court National Level 3 Champion ... Also lettered in volleyball and was All-County ... Member of the Math Team at Pope John Paul II High School ... Graduated with a 3.8 GPA. PERSONAL Born Oct. 1, 1990 ... Daughter of Ana Maria and Antonio Rangel ... Majoring in International Studies ... Enjoys volleyball, watching football and playing any sports ... Athlete most admired is Eli Manning ... Favorite tennis player is Kim Clijsters ... Her sister played tennis for Lipscomb University.
2009-10 (SOPHOMORE) Helped the Rebels advance to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen for the eighth time ... Helped lead the Rebels to the SEC West Championship ... Helped lead the Rebels to the SEC Tournament semifinals for the second year in a row ... Helped the team post its best overall finish (2nd) since 1999 and its best league record (8-3) since 2000 ... Clinched the win over UC Irvine in the NCAA first round ... Went 3-1 in singles and doubles to help lead the Rebels to consecutive top 15 wins over Tennessee and Georgia ... The win over Georgia was the first since 1999 and the win over Tennessee was the first since 2006 ... Clinched the Rebels’ 21st straight win over Mississippi State, which also clinched the No. 2 seed and a first round bye in the SEC Tournament ... The SEC Tournament bye was the first for the Rebels since 2000 ... Posted a 19-12 overall record, 12-7 in dual matches ... Teamed with Connor Vogel for a 23-11 overall record, 13-7 at No. 2 doubles ... Named to the Women’s Tennis SEC Community Service Team ...Named an ITA Scholar-Athlete ... Named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll ... Made the Chancellor’s Honor Roll with a perfect 4.0 GPA for the year. 2008-09 (FRESHMAN) Helped the Rebels end the year ranked No. 21 nationally and advance to the second round of the NCAA Championships ... Helped the Rebels defeat five top 25 teams in league play ... Came back from a set down to clinch the win over then No. 14 Florida ... It marked the Rebels’ first win against the Gators since 1999 ... Won a three-setter to clinch the win over then No. 14 Arkansas that put the Rebels in the semifinals of the SEC Tournament ... Posted a 19-14 overall record, 12-10 in dual matches ... Went 5-1 at No. 5 singles ... Teamed with Abby Guthrie for a 17-6 overall record in doubles, 12-2 at No. 3 ... The duo went 8-3 in the SEC ... Named an ITA Scholar-Athlete ... Made the SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll ... Made the Chancellor’s Honor Roll both semesters.
CAREER RESULTS YEAR 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09 TOTALS
OVERALL SINGLES 10-13 19-12 19-14 48-39
5 SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS | 3 SEC TOURNAMENT TITLES | 66 ALL-SEC SELECTIONS
DUAL SINGLES 4-5 12-7 12-10 28-22
OVERALL DOUBLES 19-18 25-15 17-6 61-39
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CAROLINE ROHDE-MOE
5-10 | SO-1L | BLOOMENHELM, NO | NC OF ELITE SPORT DEAN’S HONOR ROLL BEYERS SAYS: Made an immediate impact as a freshman playing in the top half of the lineup ... Began the spring ranked No. 57 in the nation ... Excellent work ethic ... Outstanding student. SPRING 2011 (FRESHMAN) Joined the team in January ... Helped lead the Rebels to their third straight NCAA appearance ... Played in the top half of the lineup ... Posted a 15-8 overall record, 13-8 in dual matches ... Went 10-6 at No. 3 singles and 5-5 in the SEC ... Won nine of her first 10 matches and four of her last five ... Made the Dean’s Honor Roll. PRIOR TO OLE MISS Ranked No. 174 in ITF Rankings ... Norwegian junior champion indoors and outdoors three straight years ... Norwegian senior champion indoors and outdoors in 2010 ... Member of the Norwegian Fed Cup team ... Achieved a high WTA ranking in summer of 2010 of 990 in singles and 678 in doubles ... Won two ITF singles titles in Oslo and two doubles titles. PERSONAL Born April 10, 1992 ... Daughter of Tone and Kjell Gunnar Rohde-Moe ... Enrolled in College of Liberal Arts ... Enjoys skiing, reading, dancing and writing ... Athlete most admired is Ole Einar Bjoerndalen (winningest athlete in Biathlon) ... Favorite tennis player is Kim Clijsters.
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OVERALL SINGLES 15-8
DUAL SINGLES 13-8
OVERALL DOUBLES 7-10
DUAL DOUBLES 7-10
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VIVIAN VLAAR
5-8| SO-1L | KINROOI, BELGIUM | BISCHOPPELIJK COLLEGE BEYERS SAYS:
Just 16 when she joined the program last year ... Made an immediate impact in the lower half of the lineup ... Boasts a lot of firepower. 2010-11 (FRESHMAN) Made an immediate impact in the lineup ... Helped lead the Rebels to their third straight NCAA appearance ... Led the team with a 25-9 overall record, 14-6 in dual matches ... Posted an 8-3 record at No. 6 and 6-3 at No. 5 singles ... Won 12 in a row from Jan. 14 to March 6. PRIOR TO OLE MISS Reached the quarterfinals of the Dutch 18-under National Indoor Championship... Achieved a high ranking of No. 34 in the Dutch Senior Rankings. PERSONAL Born December 6, 1993 ... Daughter of Elbert and Helga Vlaar ... Enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts ... Enjoys tennis, listening to music, shopping and dancing ... Favorite tennis player is Roger Federer.
CAREER RESULTS YEAR 2010-11
OVERALL SINGLES 25-9
5 SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS | 3 SEC TOURNAMENT TITLES | 66 ALL-SEC SELECTIONS
DUAL SINGLES 14-6
OVERALL DOUBLES 11-9
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JULIA JONES
5-6 | FR-HS | SEMINOLE, FL | ST. PETERSBURG CATHOLIC BEYERS SAYS: Highly recruited ... Headlines the 18th-ranked recruiting class ... Will make an immediate impact ... Has ties to Mississippi ... Excellent studentathlete. PRIOR TO OLE MISS Blue chip recruit ... Ranked as high as No. 6 nationally and No. 1 in Florida ... Won two gold balls and two silver balls in USTA Championships ... Nike Jr. Tour national champion ... Represented U.S. at the Bonne Bell Cup in Australia ... Winner of numerous national opens ... Participated in Junior Fed Cup in 2010. PERSONAL Born April 3, 1994 ... Daughter of Dennis and Regan Jones ... Enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts ... Favorite tennis player is Roger Federer.
PAIGE KEATING
5-7 | FR-HS | MENLO PARK, CA | MENLO ATHERTON BEYERS SAYS: Member of the 18th-ranked recruiting class ... Will provide the Rebels with quality depth. PRIOR TO OLE MISS Ranked No. 1 doubles player in Northern California ... Ranked top 20 singles player in girls 16s and 18s for Northern California Section ... Peninsula Athletic League High school team champions three years in a row ... Peninsula Athletic League high school individual finalist two years ... Played No. 1 for NorCal Zone team championships ... Only sophomore ever selected to compete in the Wunderfest Science Challenge put on by Stanford University and University of California at Berkeley ... Honor Roll/Principals distinction every semester since 6th grade ... Student of the month at High School of 2,500 students. PERSONAL Born December 12, 1992 ... Daughter of Brian and Katie Keating ... Majoring in Journalism ... Enjoys hanging out with friends and family, running, fashion, listening to music, drawing, teaching tennis, and surfing ... Athletes most admired are Kim Clijsters, Michael Phelps and Andre Agassi ... Favorite tennis players is Kim Clijsters ... Her dad was a swimmer at the University of Southern California ... Several uncles and aunts also played sports collegiately and professionally.
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SANTA SHUMILINA
5-8 | FR-HS | MOSCOW, RUSSIA | NOU DOVERIE (SOSH) BEYERS SAYS: Bolsters the future ... Brings wealth of eperience having played in major tournaments ... Looking forward to seeing her play next year. PRIOR TO OLE MISS Ranked as high as No. 106 in the World Junior ITF Rankings ... Played in the main draw of the Junior Wimbledon and Junior U.S. Open in 2010 ... Won the Russian National Championship in singles in 2007 ... Winner of several Grade 3 ITF Tournaments in singles and doubles. PERSONAL Born April 21, 1992 ... Daughter of Vladimir Tryin and Natalia Shumilina ... Majoring in Hospitality Management ... Enjoys watching movies, hanging out with friends and acting ... Athlete most admired is Roger Federer ... Favorite tennis players are Kim Clijsters and Roger Federer.
ERIN
STEPHENS 5-7 | FR-HS | SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL | SOUTH WALTON BEYERS SAYS: Member of the 18th-ranked recruiting class ... Will make an immediate impact in singles and doubles. PRIOR TO OLE MISS Five-star recruit ... Ranked as high as No. 9 in the nation ... Ranked as high as No. 22 in the country for the class of 2011 ... Represented the United States in the Junior Federation Cup against Australia ... Received a gold, silver, and bronze ball for Junior Nationals. PERSONAL Born May 6, 1993 ... Daughter of Phillis and Glenn Stephens ... Majoring in Business Management or Exercise Science ... Enjoys the beach, paddle boarding, fishing, music and shopping ... Athlete most admired is Bethany Hamilton ... Favorite tennis player is Caroline Wozniacki ... Uncle Chris Petty played tennis for South Alabama ... Brother Eric Stephens played tennis for Samford University ... Favorite sports movie is the “Miracle.”
5 SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS | 3 SEC TOURNAMENT TITLES | 66 ALL-SEC SELECTIONS
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IRIS
VERBOVEN 5-6 | FR-HS | WAALRE, NL | PLEINCOLLEGE SINT-JORIS BEYERS SAYS: Member of the 18th-ranked recruiting class ... Accomplished player who will bolster the Rebels future. PRIOR TO OLE MISS Reached the finals of the National under-18 championships twice ... Reached the Round of 16 at the National Senior Championships twice ... Ranked as high as No. 29 in singles and No. 8 in doubles in the Dutch Women’s Rankings ... Reached the finals of a Future in Netherlands in doubles. PERSONAL Born January 3, 1992 ... Daughter of Ad and Sonja Verboven ... Majoring in Civil Engineering ... Enjoys tennis, shopping and reading ... Favorite tennis players are Roger Federer and Kim Clijsters.
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2011 REVIEW
Connor Vogel
Kristi Boxx
REBELS EARNS THIRD STRAIGHT NCAA BID THIRD STRAIGHT NCAA APPEARANCE Ole Miss earned its third consecutive NCAA appearance and 13th overall in 2011. The Rebels lost a tough 4-3 match to Arizona State in the first round in Atlanta, Ga. The match came down to the last singles contest at No. 2 singles. The Rebels fell behind 3-1 before picking up wins at four and one to even the match. DEJA VU It seems the Rebels home away from home in the NCAA Tournament, has become Atlanta, Ga. For the third year in a row, the team was sent to the Georgia Tech Regional. REBELS EARN NCAA INDIVIDUAL BIDS Kristi Boxx earned her third consecutive bid to the NCAA Singles Championship as well as her third straight Doubles appearance with Abby Guthrie. Boxx advanced to the second round in singles. NATIONAL RANKINGS Ole Miss ended the 2011 season ranked No. 40 in the nation. Kristi Boxx concluded the season ranked No. 31 in singles and No. 54 in doubles with Abby Guthrie. Freshman Caroline Rohde-Moe earned a final ranking of No. 113 in singles. ALL-SEC Kristi Boxx and Connor Vogel earned All-SEC honors in 2011. Boxx earned first team honors for the third year
in a row. With her third such honor, she became the second women’s tennis player at Ole Miss to make the first team three years. She is in select company with former four-time All-American Paloma Collantes, who earned first team honors all four years of her career. Vogel earned All-SEC honors for the second year in a row, making the second team. The Rebels have had a player named AllSEC 10 consecutive years. 22 AND COUNTING Ole Miss won its 22nd straight match against arch-rival Mississippi State, shutting out the Lady Bulldogs 7-0 on Senior Day. The last time Mississippi State defeated the Rebels was back in 1989. HOME SWEET HOME Ole Miss finished with a winning record at home for the third year in a row. Dating back to the 2009 season, the Rebels are 21-7 at home. SPRING BREAK IN VEGAS The Rebels enjoyed a spring break trip to Las Vegas and came away with wins over UNLV, and Arizona. The team battled injuries to key players during the year and one of those was senior Laura van de Stroet. She came up big for the Rebels against UNLV, winning a third set tiebreaker to clinch the 4-3 win against the home Rebels. Ole Miss concluded the trip with a 5-2 win over Arizona.
5 SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS | 3 SEC TOURNAMENT TITLES | 66 ALL-SEC SELECTIONS
REBELS EARN SOUTHERN REGION AWARDS For the second straight year, Ole Miss grabbed three Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Southern Regional Awards. Connor Vogel earned the Senior Player of the Year Award as well as the Arthur Ashe Jr., Sportsmanship and Leadership Award, while fellow senior Laura van de Stroet received the Cissie Leary Award for Sportsmanship. The Arthur Ashe Jr. Award recognizes someone who has exhibited excellent sportsmanship and leadership as well as scholastic, extracurricular and tennis achievements. The Cissie Leary Award for Sportsmanship goes to a women’s player who displays inspiring dedication and commitment to her team, which has enhanced her team’s performance and exemplified the spirit of college tennis. TOPS IN THE CLASSROOM The Rebels continued their tradition of excellence in the classroom in 2011 earning the prestigious ITA All-Academic Team Award for the 15th consecutive year. This award honors teams with outstanding academic achievements, requiring a minimum overall 3.2 grade point average to be considered. The Rebels finished the year with a 3.51 GPA. The Rebels were one of four Southeastern Conference schools to receive this award. ITA SCHOLAR-ATHLETES Laura van de Stroet, Connor Vogel and Gabby Rangel earned recognition as ITA Scholar-Athletes. While excelling in the classroom, all three helped Ole Miss make the OLEMISSSPORTS.COM | 31
2011 REVIEW NCAA Championships for the 14th time and third year in a row. Van de Stroet posted a 3.89 GPA for the year to earn the honor for the third time. Vogel boasted a 3.86 GPA picking up the accolade for the second year. Rangel recorded a perfect 4.0 GPA last year to earn the honor for the third time. CHANCELLOR’S CUP For the second year in a row and third time in four years, the Rebels won the Chancellor’s Cup at the University of Mississippi. The cup is awarded each year to the men’s and women’s varsity sports with the highest cumulative grade point average. VAN DE STROET NAMED TO WHO’S WHO Laura van de Stroet was among the 150 Ole Miss students
selected to the 2010-11 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges for the University of Mississippi. Each year the University of Mississippi, along with numerous other colleges and universities, honors those students who have made significant contributions to their campus in the area of scholarship, leadership, and student activities by selecting them to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
REBELS EARN DEGREES Laura van de Stroet and Connor Vogel graduated from the University of Mississippi in May of 2011. The duo received their diplomas in a special ceremony for members of the track and field team and men’s and women’s tennis teams who were competing in NCAA Championships during the regular graduation ceremony. Van de Stroet earned her degree in Marketing, while Vogel received hers in Communications.
HELPING OUT IN TH COMMUNITY Gabby Rangel was named to the SEC Community Service Team for the second time. Rangel has participated in Reading with the Rebels, the SEC Canned Food Drive and Special Olympics, among other things. She is also a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
2011 RESULTS Home Record: 5-4 DATE Jan. 25 Jan. 30 Jan. 31 Feb. 11 Feb. 12 Feb. 19 Feb. 25 Mar. 4 Mar. 6 Mar. 11 Mar. 13 Mar. 16 Mar. 17 Mar. 25 Mar. 27 Apr. 1 Apr. 3 Apr. 8 Apr. 10 Apr. 16 Apr. 21 May 14
DUAL MATCH SOUTHERN MISS vs. SMU (27) ! Tennessee (13) ! at Washington (23) Saint Mary’s (41) TROY MIDDLE TENNESSEE at Kentucky * at Vanderbilt (10) * LSU (64) * ARKANSAS (14) * at UNLV (38) vs. Arizona (32) FLORIDA (1) * at South Carolina (34) * at Georgia (7) * at Tennessee (16) * ALABAMA (27) * AUBURN * MISSISSIPPI STATE * South Carolina (36) @ Arizona State (17) #
Overall Record: 11-11 SEC Record: 4-7 Away Record: 3-5 SITE OXFORD Knoxville, Tenn. Knoxville, Tenn. Seattle, Wash. Seattle, Wash. OXFORD OXFORD Lexington, Ky. Nashville, Tenn. OXFORD OXFORD Las Vegas, Nev. Las Vegas, Nev. OXFORD Columbia, S.C. Athens, Ga. Knoxville, Tenn. OXFORD OXFORD OXFORD Knoxville, Tenn. Atlanta, Ga.
TIME/RESULT W, 7-0 W, 4-3 L, 5-2 L, 4-3 W, 4-3 W, 7-0 W, 6-1 W, 7-0 L, 6-1 L, 4-3 L, 6-1 W, 4-3 W, 5-2 L, 7-0 W, 4-1 L, 6-1 L, 5-2 L, 4-3 W, 4-0 W, 7-0 L, 4-3 L, 4-3
Neutral: 3-2 RECORD 1-0 2-0 2-1 2-2 3-2 4-2 5-2 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5 7-5 8-5 8-6 9-6 9-7 9-8 9-9 10-9 11-9 11-10 11-11
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1-0 1-1 1-2 1-3
1-4 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 3-7 4-7
* SEC Matches ! - ITA Kick-Off Weekend @ SEC Championship # NCAA 1st Round Home matches in BOLD ( ) National ranking at the time of match
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PALOMA COLLANTES 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 Paloma Collantes was arguably the best player in the history of the women’s tennis program at Ole Miss. She became the first Rebel All-America in singles in 1991, her freshman year. That year, Collantes reached the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championships before losing to defending national champion Debbie Graham of Stanford 6-4, 4-6, 6-2. The native of Miami, Fla., won the Riviera All-American Championships twice in her four-year career and was a four-time All-SEC selection. Collantes was also named the 1993 Mississippi Female Amateur Athlete of the Year. Collantes participated in the NCAAs all four years of her career, advancing to the quarterfinals her junior year and the Final Four her senior year. Also during her senior year, Collantes defeated the eventual NCAA Singles Champion, Angela Lettiere (6-4, 6-1) to capture the Rolex South Regional Singles title. In December of 1992, Paloma achieved the distinction of being the first Ole Miss tennis player to ever be ranked No. 1 in the nation in singles by being selected No. 1 in the ITA National Women’s Singles Rankings. In 2000, Collantes became the first Ole Miss women’s tennis player to be inducted into The University of Mississippi Athletic Hall of Fame. Collantes resides in Miami and is a regional events director for Scratch Music Group.
PASCALE PIQUEMAL 1994 Pascale Piquemal enjoyed a fine career at Ole Miss both on the court and in the classroom. She participated in the NCAA Championships twice, teaming with Marie-Laure Bougnol to reach the semifinals in 1993 and the nationallytelevised doubles finals in 1994. The duo advanced higher than any Rebel in the history of the program. Bougnol and Piquemal completed the year ranked ninth nationally. A two-time All-SEC honoree, Piquemal posted a 6339 singles record and 38-20 doubles mark in four years. Throughout her career, Piquemal had several impressive upset wins over nationally-ranked opponents, including defeating the nation’s second ranked player in 1993, Kelly Pace of Texas, at the All-American Championships. Piquemal earned All-SEC Academic honors three years and was a member of the Chancellor’s Honor Roll. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (computer science). For her outstanding accomplishments on the court, in the classroom and her involvement in the community, Piquemal was awarded the “Winning For Life” Scholarship sponsored jointly by Entergy Corporation and the NCAA Foundation. The “Winning For Life” program honors the top male and female scholar-athletes for each state, and from there, the top male and female student-athlete from Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and Southeast Texas. Piquemal received a $2,000 post-graduate scholarship and used it to attend graduate school in France where she completed her master’s degree in Business Administration.
Championships in Jackson, Miss. She reached the finals again in 1994. A three-time All-Southeastern Conference selection, Bougnol also reached the semifinals of the Rolex South Regional Championships twice and won the 1992 SEC Fall Coaches’ Classic, giving her the title of SEC Individual Champion for the season. Twice, Bougnol received the ITA Tennis Match Magazine Rolex South Region Arthur Ashe Jr. Sportsmanship and Leadership Award and was a finalist for the national award in 1995. Her senior year, Bougnol was the recipient of the Eugenia Conner Award for the Most Outstanding Female Student-Athlete at the University of Mississippi. She was the first tennis player to receive this award. Bougnol has also been a star in the classroom, being named to the All-SEC Academic team three times and the Dean’s Honor Roll and the Chancellor’s Honor Roll. In 1996 she was named to the GTE/CoSIDA District VI Academic All-America Team for her academic accomplishments, and Bougnol received an NCAA $5,000 post-graduate scholarship. Bougnol completed her doctoral degree at the University of Mississippi and became the second Rebel women’s tennis player to be inducted into the Ole Miss Athletic Hall of Fame, joining in 2003. She currently works at Jacksonville University as an Assistant Professor for Management.
COURTENAY CHAPMAN 1996, 1997, 1998 Courtenay Chapman became the first Lady Rebel to win 100 singles and doubles matches in a career her senior year in 1999. Chapman finished with 114 singles wins and 102 doubles victories. She earned All-SEC first team honors in doubles and participated in the NCAA Individual Championships for the fourth year in a row. A three-time All-American, Chapman was named the Southeastern Conference Tournament MVP after helping the Rebels capture their first-ever SEC Tournament Championship. Chapman ended the 1998 year ranked 10th in doubles with Agnes Muzamel and participated in the NCAA Individual Championships.. She helped the Rebels reach the quarterfinals at the NCAA Team Championships. In 1997, Chapman helped the Rebels win the NCAA Central Region Championships and advance to the NCAA Team Championships. She reached the quarterfinals of the NCAA Doubles Championship with Muzamel and captured the Rolex South Regional Doubles title. Chapman earned All-SEC honors. Chapman burst onto the scene as a freshman in 1996 and made a major contribution to the Rebels’ success. She completed the year ranked 89th in singles and seventh in doubles. Chapman, a native of Jackson, Miss., participated in the NCAA Individual Championships in doubles with MarieLaure Bougnol. Chapman posted a 35-13 overall record, which included an 18-7 mark at the No. 3 position. She was named the ITA South Region Rookie-of-the-Year. She teamed with Bougnol to reach the semifinals of the Clay Courts and the All-American Championships. In addition, Chapman was selected as one of three Clarion-Ledger Female Athletes of the Year in Mississippi and was named Mississippi’s top female tennis player in 1995. Chapman earned her degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Mississippi in 1999. She is currently a tennis professional at River Hills Club in Jackson, Miss.
MARIE-LAURE BOUGNOL 1993, 1994, 1996 Marie-Laure Bougnol enjoyed success at Ole Miss both on the court and off the court. The native of Marseille, France, earned All-America honors three times in four years. Bougnol advanced to the NCAA Championship in each of her four years, most notably teaming with Pascale Piquemal to reach the doubles semifinals her freshman year and the nationally-televised doubles final in her sophomore season. She was in the national rankings every year in both singles and doubles and steadily climbed into the top 15. As a freshman, Bougnol earned ITA South Region Rookie of the Year honors. In 1993, Bougnol won her first grand slam title by capturing the SkyTel National Clay Court 5 SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS | 3 SEC TOURNAMENT TITLES | 66 ALL-SEC SELECTIONS
FAST FACTS • Paloma Collantes became the first All-American in the history of the program and is one of only two to be named four-time All-America. • Chloe Carlotti became the seventh All-American in women’s tennis history in 2005 and also became one of only a handful of Division I players to earn All-America honors at multiple schools. She earned All-America honors at Fresno State before transferring to Ole Miss. OLEMISSSPORTS.COM | 33
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AGNES MUZAMEL 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 Agnes Muzamel was one of the best to ever lace up the shoes for Ole Miss, becoming just the second Rebel to earn All-America honors all four years. She led the Rebels to their first-ever SEC Tournament Championship, the NCAA quarterfinals, and a final national ranking of No. 6. Muzamel earned All-SEC honors for the fourth year in a row and ended the year ranked No. 8 in the nation in singles. She finished her career with 122 wins, second all-time at Ole Miss. Muzamel led the Rebels to the quarterfinals at the NCAA Team Championships in 1998. An NCAA singles and doubles participant, Muzamel ended the year ranked 13th in singles and 10th in doubles. She was selected to the All-SEC team. Muzamel was a finalist at the National Clay Court Championships and a quarterfinalist at the All-American Championships. In addition, she captured the Rolex South Regional singles and doubles titles. Muzamel enjoyed an outstanding sophomore campaign in 1997, ending the season ranked No. 2 in singles and No. 3 in doubles. She was the only player to be ranked top five in singles and doubles. Muzamel posted a final record of 43-12 and advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals in singles and doubles. She earned All-SEC honors in singles and doubles and was named to the Rolex Collegiate All-Star Team. Muzamel was a huge contributor to the Rebels’ success in 1996, while playing at the No. 2 spot. She ended the year ranked 26th in singles and defeated seven nationally-ranked players, including three who were ranked in the top 20 at the time of the match. She reached the round of 16 at the NCAA Championships. Additional honors included being named ITA/Penn South Region Player-to-Watch and selected to the All-SEC second team. Muzamel posted a 24-6 record, including a 12-match winning streak during the season. This past fall, Muzamel became the third women’s tennis player to be inducted into the Ole Miss Athletics Hall of Fame. Muzamel is currently Head Tennis Professional at Reunion Golf and Country Club in Madison, Miss. She has two children.
CHLOE CARLOTTI 2005 Chloe Carlotti stamped her name on the Ole Miss program in two years, becoming an All-American in 2005. By earning All-America honors her senior year, Carlotti joined an elite group of NCAA Division I players to earn All-America honors at more than one school, also accomplishing the feat at Fresno State. In 2005, Carlotti posted a 24-13 overall record, 15-8 at No. 1 singles in leading the Rebels to their first ever SEC Western Division Championship and their 11th NCAA appearance. The Rebels ended the year ranked No. 37. Carlotti reached the round of 16 at the NCAA Singles Championships and ended the year ranked No. 31 in the nation. She came within one win of reaching 100 for her career, finishing at 99-45. In addition, Carlotti earned All-SEC honors by going 8-3 in the SEC at No. 1 doubles with Virginia Tomatis. The pair qualified for the NCAA Doubles Championships and finished the year ranked No. 28 in the nation. During her first season (2004) with the Rebels, Carlotti was named to the All-SEC team and participated in the NCAA Championships in singles and doubles. Carlotti ended the year ranked No. 65 in singles and No. 34 in doubles. Off the court, Carlotti was named an ITA Scholar-Athlete in 2005 and made the SEC Academic Honor Roll. Carlotti was a regular on the Dean’s Honor Roll and turned in a perfect 4.0 grade point average in the spring of 2005. Carlotti received her degree in Marketing at Ole Miss.
MIRA RADU 2002, 2003 Mira Radu placed her name among the finest in women’s tennis history, earning All-America honors her last two years. She became just the fourth Rebel to record 100 wins, finishing with a 108-52 career mark. In 2003, Radu enjoyed one of the finest seasons in the history of the program. Named the NCAA Woman of the Year for the state of Mississippi, Radu advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Singles Championships and finished ranked No. 18 in the nation. She earned All-America honors for the second time, becoming the fifth Rebel to earn the distinction multiple times. Radu posted a 24-11 overall record and went 8-3 in the SEC on her way to earning All-SEC honors for the second consecutive year. Radu received the ITA South Region Cissie Leary Sportsmanship Award and was a co-recipient of the Eugenia Conner Memorial Award for the most outstanding female athlete on campus. Radu became the sixth All-American in the history of the program in 2002. She led the Rebels to their seventh consecutive NCAA appearance and led the team with a 33-16 overall record. Radu posted a 14-8 record at No. 1 singles and ended the year ranked No. 20 in the nation. In addition she earned All-SEC honors for the first time in her career. Radu qualified for the NCAA Singles Championships and posted her best overall record since a 35-12 mark her freshman campaign. Off the court, Radu was named an ITA Scholar-Athlete and selected to the Verizon/CoSIDA District VI Academic All-America second team. She also made the SEC Academic Honor Roll three times and was a member of the Chancellor’s, Dean’s and UMAA Honor Rolls. Radu graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Mississippi in 2003 and magna cum laude with a master of arts in Spanish from Ole Miss in 2005. She earned her Master’s in business administration from the University of Memphis in August 2010 and received a Master’s degree in sports psychology from the University of Iowa in May 2011. After serving last year as a volunteer assistant at Iowa, Radu is in her first year as an assistant coach at the University of Wisconsin. 34 | REBEL TENNIS 2012
Two-time All-America award winner Mira Radu (left) was named the 2003 NCAA Woman of the Year for the state of Mississippi.
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ALL-AMERICANS
KAREN NIJSSEN 2010
KRISTI BOXX 2010 Kristi Boxx became the eighth All-American in the history of the program in 2010. The Grenada, Miss., native was one of only nine players to earn the honor in both singles and doubles. Boxx ended the year ranked No. 30 in the nation in singles and No. 10 in doubles. She advanced to the round of 16 at the NCAA Singles Championship and also participated in the NCAA Doubles Championship with Karen Nijssen. Boxx Earned All-SEC first team honors for the second year in a row and was named to the first ever SEC All-Tournament Team ... In one of their best seasons in several years, Boxx helped the Rebels advance to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen for the eighth time, capture the SEC Western Division Championship and earn a final national ranking of No. 17. She helped the team post its best overall conference finish (2nd) since 1999 and its best league record (8-3) since 2000 Other individual honors included being named the ITA Southern Player to Watch. As a freshman, Boxx helped lead the Rebels back to the NCAA Tournament and a seasonending ranking of No. 21. She ended the year ranked No. 37 in the nation in singles and No. 12 in doubles. Boxx earned All-SEC first team honors while playing No. 1 singles and doubles all season and was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team. She qualified for the NCAA Championships in singles and doubles.
Karen Nijssen became the ninth All-American in the history of the program, earning the honor in doubles with Kristi Boxx. Nijssen was a huge part of the Rebels’ success during her three-year career. In one of their best seasons in several years, Nijssen helped the Rebels advance to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen for the eighth time, capture the SEC Western Division Championship and earn a final national ranking of No. 17. She helped the team post its best overall conference finish (2nd) since 1999 and its best league record (8-3) since 2000. Nijssen was a three-time All-SEC honoree and an NCAA Doubles participant three times with two different partners. She ended every year of her career nationally ranked in doubles including No. 10 in 2010 with Boxx. Off the court, Nijssen was a member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll and a regular on the University Honor Roll. Nijssen, who graduated in May of 2011, currently works at Just Brands in Holland.
2009 ITA NATIONAL INDOOR RUNNER-UP
5 SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS | 3 SEC TOURNAMENT TITLES | 66 ALL-SEC SELECTIONS
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ITA ALL-ACADEMIC TEAMS
The 1999 team re
The 1997 team was one of only three teams in the nation to be named an ITA All-Academic Team and finish ranked in the top 10.
and had the ITA All-Academic Team Award The 1998 team received the in the nation with a 3.69. highest grade point average
The 2001 team registered the highest GPA among women’s sports at Ole Miss with a 3.53.
ceived the ITA All-A cademic Team Aw top 10 team in th ard and was the on e nation to earn th ly is distinction.
The 2000 team received the ITA All-Academ ic Team Award and boasted the highest GPA among women’s sports at Ole Miss with a 3.55.
The 2002 team received the ITA All-Academic Team Award for a sixth time.
The 2003 team received the ITA All-Academic Team Award for the seventh time, boasting a 3.46 grade point average.
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STARS IN THE CLASSROOM
The Lady Rebels earned the ITA All-Academic Team Award for an unprecedented eighth straight year in 2004.
The 2005 team received the ITA All-Academic Team Award for the ninth consecutive year, boasting a 3.36 grade point average.
and The Univer sity ITA All-Academic Team Award The 2008 team received the h its men’s and ool in the conference with bot of Mississippi was the only sch rd. awa this be honored with women’s tennis programs to
The 2010 team was the only SEC team to finish ranked in the top 20 and receive the ITA All-Academic Team Award. 5 SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS | 3 SEC TOURNAMENT TITLES | 66 ALL-SEC SELECTIONS
The 2006 team received the ITA All-Academic Team Award, with all six of the singles starters earning ITA Scholar-Athlete honors.
The 2007 team re ceived the ITA All-A cademic Team Aw The University of ard, and Mississippi was th e only school in th with both its men’s e conference and women’s tenn is programs to be honored with this award.
The 2009 team was one of eight teams, three from the SEC, to finish the year ranked in the Top 25 and earn the ITA All-Academic Team Award.
The 2011 team earned the ITA All-Academic Team Award for the 15th year in a row. The Rebels were one of five SEC teams to earn this award. OLEMISSSPORTS.COM | 37
NCAA HISTORY
14 NCAA Team Appearances 4 NCAA Elite Eight 8-time Sweet Sixteen 1 NCAA Doubles Finalist 1 NCAA Singles Semifinalist
2011 NCAA TEAM
L to R: Head coach Mark Beyers, Connor Vogel, Gabby Rangel, Abby Guthrie, Vivian Vlaar, Laura van de Stroet, Caroline Rohde-Moe, Kristi Boxx and assistant coach Jason Ontog.
2010 NCAA TEAM SWEET SIXTEEN
L to R: Assistant coach Jason Ontog, Laura van de Stroet, Pippa Reakes, Kristi Boxx, Soledad Podlipnik, Gabby Rangel, Karen Nijssen, Connor Vogel, Abby Guthrie and head coach Mark Beyers.
2005 NCAA TEAM
Back Row L to R: Head coach Mark Beyers, volunteer assistant Mira Radu, Virginia Tomatis, Carlin Cochran, Ilona Somers and assistant coach Whitt Taber. Front Row L to R: Strength and conditioning coach John Hersel, graduate athletic trainer Corrie Hazelwood, Chloe Carlotti, Claire Conerly, Sarah Sabin, Mimi Renaudin, Nika Koukhartchouk and manager Brad van Sickle.
2009 NCAA TEAM
L to R: Assistant coach Jason Ontog, Kristi Boxx, Abby Guthrie, Gabby Rangel, Mimi Renaudin, Laura van de Stroet, Pippa Reakes, Karen Nijssen, Soledad Podlipnik and head coach Mark Beyers. 38 | REBEL TENNIS 2012
4 NCAA TEAM FINAL FOUR | 9 NCAA TEAM ELITE EIGHT | 25 ALL-AMERICANS
NCAA HISTORY
1999 NCAA TEAM ELITE EIGHT
L to R: Assistant coach Kevin Cory, Mariana Eberle, Alesya Ignatieva, Agnes Muzamel, Celeste Frey, Ivona Mihailova, Irena Mihailova, Camilla Gould, Courtney Chapman and head coach Jerry Montgomery.
1997 NCAA TEAM SWEET SIXTEEN
Back Row L to R: Head coach Jerry Montgomery, Missy Brewer, Irena Mihailova, Martina Crha, Mariana Eberle, Megan Wise, manager Justin Northam and assistant coach Kevin Cory. Front Row L to R: Jennifer Milligan, Ivona Mihailova, Agnes Muzamel, Courtney Chapman and Cecilia Ampuero.
1992 NCAA TEAM ELITE EIGHT
Back Row L to R: Leigh Miller, Julia Minor, Sandrine Billat, head coach Jerry Montgomery, Pascale Piquemal, Paloma Collantes and Sara Rea. Front Row L to R: Sharla Barone, Ivy Conoley, Alison Hill, Nina Topper and Kate Jones. 5 SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS | 3 SEC TOURNAMENT TITLES | 66 ALL-SEC SELECTIONS
1998 NCAA TEAM ELITE EIGHT
Back Row L to R: Julie Charvat, Cindy Ammann, Mariana Eberle, Missy Brewer, Irena Mihailova, Amanda Ballinger and assistant coach Kevin Cory. Front Row L to R: Martina Crha, Courtney Chapman, Agnes Muzamel, Ivona Mihailova and head coach Jerry Montgomery.
1996 NCAA TEAM SWEET SIXTEEN
Back Row L to R: Melissa Metcalfe, Marie Laure Bougnol, Courtney Chapman, Agnes Muzamel and head coach Jerry Montgomery. Front Row L to R: Rebecca Case, Jennifer Milligan, Perrine Calon and Martina Crha.
1991 NCAA TEAM SWEET SIXTEEN
First Row: Sandra Billat. Second Row L to R: Paloma Collantes, Pascale Piquemal. Third Row: Ivy Conoley. Last Row L to R: Nina Topper, Leigh Miller, head coach Jerry Montgomery, Julia Minor, Kate Jones and Alison Hill. OLEMISSSPORTS.COM | 39
NCAA HISTORY
PALOMA COLLANTES NCAA SEMIFINALIST 1994
PASCALE PIQUEMAL AND MARIE-LAURE BOUGNOL NCAA DOUBLES FINALIST 1994
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SEC HISTORY
2010 SEC WESTERN DIVISION CHAMPION
L to R: Head coach Mark Beyers, Kristi Boxx, Connor Vogel, Abby Guthrie, Laura van de Stroet, Soledad Podlipnik, Gabby Rangel, Pippa Reakes, Karen Nijssen and assistant coach Jason Ontog.
3 SEC Team Titles 6 SEC Individual Champions 50 All-SEC Selections SEC Coach of the Year (twice) SEC Tournament MVP SEC Freshman of the Year SEC Postgraduate Scholarship Winner SEC Sportsmanship Award 5 SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS | 3 SEC TOURNAMENT TITLES | 66 ALL-SEC SELECTIONS
2005 SEC WESTERN DIVISION CHAMPION
Back Row L to R: Ilona Somers, Carlin Cochran, assistant coach Whitt Taber, head coach Mark Beyers, Nika Koukhartchouk and Virginia Tomatis. Front Row L to R: Graduate athletic trainer Corey Hazelwood, Claire Conerly, Chloe Carlotti, Mimi Renaudin, Preethi Subramanian and Sarah Sabin.
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SEC HISTORY
1999 SEC TOURNAMENT CHAMPION
L to R: Julie Charvat, Aleysa Ignatieva, Agnes Muzamel, Camilla Gould, head coach Jerry Montgomery, Irena Mihailova, Courtney Chapman, Ivona Mihailova, Celeste Frey, Mariana Eberle and assistant coach Kevin Cory.
SEC TOURNAMENT MVP
SEC COACH OF THE YEAR
COURTNEY CHAPMAN 1999
JERRY MONTGOMERY 1993, 1999
SEC FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR
SEC POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
KSENIIA TOKARIEVA 2006
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IRENA MIHAILOVA 2000
4 NCAA TEAM FINAL FOUR | 9 NCAA TEAM ELITE EIGHT | 25 ALL-AMERICANS
NATIONAL/REGIONAL HONORS
ALL-AMERICANS 1991 ..................................................... Paloma Collantes 1992 ..................................................... Paloma Collantes 1993 ...............................................Marie-Laure Bougnol Paloma Collantes 1994 ...............................................Marie-Laure Bougnol Paloma Collantes Pascale Piquemal 1996 Marie-Laure Bougnol Courtenay Chapman Agnes Muzamel 1997 ................................................ Courtenay Chapman Agnes Muzamel 1998 ................................................ Courtenay Chapman Agnes Muzamel 1999 ....................................................... Agnes Muzamel 2002 ................................................................ Mira Radu 2003 ................................................................ Mira Radu 2005 ........................................................... Chloe Carlotti 2010 ................................................................Kristi Boxx Karen Nijssen
PALOMA COLLANTES 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 All-American All-SEC First Team Selection NCAA TOURNAMENT 1985 ..................................................Jane Young/Singles 1990 .................................................Hill-Topper/Doubles 1991 ................................................ Team/Sweet Sixteen Paloma Collantes/Singles Hill-Topper/Doubles 1992 ................................................. Team/Quarterfinals Paloma Collantes/Singles Collantes-Barone/Doubles 1993 ................................................. Team/Quarterfinals Paloma Collantes/Singles Marie-Laure Bougnol/Singles ..............................................Bougnol-Piquemal/Doubles 1994 ........................................ Paloma Collantes/Singles Pascale Piquemal/Singles Marie-Laure Bougnol/Singles Bougnol-Piquemal/Doubles 1995 ..................................Marie-Laure Bougnol/Singles 1996 ................................................ Team/Sweet Sixteen Marie-Laure Bougnol/Singles Agnes Muzamel/Singles Bougnol-Chapman/Doubles
1997 ................................................ Team/Sweet Sixteen Agnes Muzamel/Singles Muzamel-Chapman/Doubles 1998 ...................................................... Team/Elite Eight Agnes Muzamel Ivona Mihailova/Singles Muzamel-Chapman/Doubles 1999 ...................................................... Team/Elite Eight Agnes Muzamel/Singles Celeste Frey/Singles Ivona Mihailova/Singles Frey-Eberle/Doubles Muzamel-Chapman/Doubles 2000 ............................................... Team/Second Round Celeste Frey/Singles Ivona Mihailova/Singles Julie DeRoo/Singles Mira Radu/Singles 2001 ............................................... Team/Second Round Julie DeRoo/Singles 2002 ....................................................Team/First Round Alesya Ignatieva/Singles Mira Radu/Singles 2003 ................................................... Mira Radu/Singles 2004 .............................................. Chloe Carlotti/Singles Carlotti-Tomatis/Doubles 2005 ............................................... Team/Second Round Chloe Carlotti/Singles Carlotti-Tomatis/Doubles 2007 .............................................. Ilona Somers/Singles 2008 .............................Nijssen-Koukhartchouk/Doubles 2009 ............................................... Team/Second Round Kristi Boxx/Singles Boxx-Nijssen/Doubles 2010 ................................................ Team/Sweet Sixteen Kristi Boxx/Singles Boxx-Nijssen/Doubles 2011 ............................................... Team/Second Round Kristi Boxx/Singles Boxx-Guthrie/Doubles NCAA WOMAN OF THE YEAR (MISSISSIPPI) 2003 ................................................................ Mira Radu
MIRA RADU 2003 NCAA Woman of the Year (Mississippi) Two-time All-American Two-time All-SEC Selection
5 SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS | 3 SEC TOURNAMENT TITLES | 66 ALL-SEC SELECTIONS
NCAA POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER 1996 ...............................................Marie-Laure Boungol
MARIE-LAURE BOUGNOL NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Recipient Three-time All-American Three-time All-SEC Selection ITA ALL ACADEMIC TEAM 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 *Teams must have at least a cumulative 3.2 GPA on 4.0 scale. CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA 1988 ...................................................... Dawn Parkhurst 1996 .............................................. Marie-Laure Bougnol 2000 ........................................................Irena Mihailova Ivona Mihailova 2002 ............................................... Mira Radu/District VI 2004 ...................................... Florencia Basile/District VI 2008 .............. Nika Koukhartchouk/District VI 2nd Team WHO’S WHO AMONG COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES 2000 ........................................................ Irena Mihailova Ivona Mihailova 2002 ........................................................... Camilla Gould 2010 .................................................Laura van de Stroet 2011 ...........................................................Gabby Rangel ITA SCHOLAR-ATHLETE 2000 ........................................................ Irena Mihailova Ivona Mihailova 2001 ........................................................... Camilla Gould 2002 ........................................................... Camilla Gould Mira Radu 2003 ....................................................... Florencia Basile Karem Harboe Virginia Tomatis 2004 ....................................................... Florencia Basile Karem Harboe Sabrina Peppl Virginia Tomatis 2005 ........................................................... Chloe Carlotti Nika Koukhartchouk Virginia Tomatis 2006 ................................................ Nika Koukhartchouk Mimi Renaudin OLEMISSSPORTS.COM | 43
NATIONAL/REGIONAL HONORS Illona Somers Preethi Subramanian Kseniia Tokarieva Virginia Tomatis 2007 ................................................ Nika Koukhartchouk Mimi Renaudin Ilona Somers Preethi Subramanian 2008 ......................................................... Mimi Renaudin Preethi Subramanian 2009................................................. Gabby Rangel Laura van de Stroet 2010..................................................Abby Guthtrie Gabby Rangel Laura van de Stroet 2011................................................. Gabby Rangel Laura van de Stroet Connor Vogel
NATIONAL COLLEGIATE CLAY COURT CHAMPIONS 1993 ...............................................Marie-Laure Bougnol SOUTH REGIONAL SINGLES CHAMPION 1993 ......................................................Paloma Collantes 1997 .......................................................Agnes Muzamel 2011...................................................... Kristi Boxx
ITA SOUTH REGION ARTHUR ASHE JR. SPORTSMANSHIP AND LEADERSHIP AWARD 1995 ...............................................Marie-Laure Bougnol 1996 ...............................................Marie-Laure Bougnol 1999 ................................................ Courtenay Chapman 2000 ........................................................Ivona Mihailova 2011 ........................................................... Connor Vogel ITA SOUTH REGION CISSIE LEARY SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD 1997 ............................................................Martina Crha 1999 ........................................................Ivona Mihailova 2003 ................................................................ Mira Radu 2011 .................................................Laura van de Stroet ITA NATIONAL ASSISTANT COACH-OF-THE-YEAR 1998 ................................................................ Kevin Cory ITA SOUTH REGION ROOKIE-OF-THE-YEAR 1996 .................................................Courtenay Chapman 2006 ...................................................... Ksenia Tokarieva ITA/SOUTH REGION PLAYER-TO-WATCH 1996 ....................................................... Agnes Muzamel 2010.......................................................Kristi Boxx
Marie-Laure Bougnol was honored for winning the 1993 National Clay Court title prior to the Rebels Nov. 13, 1993 Homecoming football game with Northern Illinois. Former head coach Jerry Montgomery was also on hand for the presentation.
Kristi Boxx, pictured here with assistant coach Jason Ontog, captured the 2011 ITA Southern Regional singles title in Birmingham, Ala.
SOUTH REGIONAL DOUBLES CHAMPIONS 1997 .......................................................Agnes Muzamel/ Courtenay Chapman 2009...................................Kristi Boxx/Karen Nijssen
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AIAW ALL-REGION 1980 .................................................. Catherine Yelverton 1981 ..............................................................Rene Noblin
CATHERINE YELVERTON 1980 AIAW All-Region
ITA SOUTH REGION COACH-OF-THE-YEAR 1997 ....................................................Jerry Montgomery 1999 ....................................................Jerry Montgomery 2010 ............................................................ Mark Beyers
RIVIERA ALL-AMERICAN CHAMPIONS 1991 ..................................................... Paloma Collantes 1992 ..................................................... Paloma Collantes
MISSISSIPPI FEMALE TENNIS PLAYER OF THE YEAR 1996 ................................................ Courtenay Chapman 1999 ........................................................Agnes Muzamel
WHO’S WHO AMONG AMERICAN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES 2010 ................................................. Laura van de Stroet 2011..................................................Gabby Rangel
ITA SOUTH REGION SENIOR PLAYER-OF-THE-YEAR 1999 ....................................................... Agnes Muzamel 2011 ........................................................... Connor Vogel
ITA SOUTH REGION ASSISTANT COACH-OF-THE-YEAR 1998 ................................................................ Kevin Cory 1999 ..............................................Kevin Cory (co-coach) 2010 ............................................................. Jason Ontog
MISSISSIPPI FEMALE AMATEUR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 1993 ......................................................Paloma Collantes
RENE NOBLIN 1981 AIAW All-Region
MISSISSIPPI AIAW CHAMPIONS 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 AIAW REGION II RUNNER-UP 1982 Paloma Collantes was honored at halftime of an Ole Miss men’s basketball game for winning her second Riviera All-American title in 1992, the first grand slam event of the collegiate tennis year.
Current players in BOLD
4 NCAA TEAM FINAL FOUR | 9 NCAA TEAM ELITE EIGHT | 25 ALL-AMERICANS
SEC HONORS
1983 1984
1985 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1999
2000 2006 2009 2010 2011
ALL-SEC FIRST TEAM Frances Spencer Barb Smith Frances Spencer Barb Smith Jackie Ruppert Jane Young Jane Young Paloma Collantes Allison Hill Nina Topper Paloma Collantes Paloma Collantes Marie-Laure Bougnol Paloma Collantes Marie-Laure Bougnol Martina Crha Melissa Metcalfe Agnes Muzamel Courtenay Chapman Ivona Mihailova Irena Mihailova Mariana Eberle Kseniia Tokarieva Kristi Boxx Kristi Boxx Connor Vogel Kristi Boxx
2011
Mariana Eberle (doubles) Agnes Muzamel (singles) Agnes Muzamel (singles) Ivona Mihailova (singles) Mira Radu (singles) Mira Radu (singles) Chloe Carlotti (doubles) Virginia Tomatis (doubles) Chloe Carlotti (doubles) Virginia Tomatis (doubles) Ilona Somers (singles Ilona Somers Karen Nijssen Karen Nijssen Karen Nijssen Laura van de Stroet Connor Vogel
2006 2008 2009
ALL-SEC FRESHMAN TEAM Ksenia Tokareiva Karen Nijssen Kristi Boxx
1984 1984 1985 1992 1996 1997
SEC CHAMPIONS Barbiero/Smith (#2 doubles) Jackie Ruppert (#5 singles) Jackie Ruppert (#4 singles) Marie-Laure Bougnol (singles) Agnes Muzamel (singles) Ivona Mihailova (singles)
2010
SEC ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM Kristi Boxx
1998 1999 2000 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
1988 1991
1992
1993 1994 1996 1997
ALL-SEC SECOND TEAM Marie-Laure Bougnol (doubles) Pascale Piquemal (doubles) Marie-Laure Bougnol (doubles) Pascale Piquemal Agnes Muzamel (singles) Agnes Muzamel (singles/doubles) Courtenay Chapman (doubles) Ivona Mihailova (doubles)
2000
2001 2002
1987
AGNES MUZAMEL Three-time All-American Four-time All-SEC Selection
1999
1993 1994
1995 1996 1997 1998
5 SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS | 3 SEC TOURNAMENT TITLES | 66 ALL-SEC SELECTIONS
ACADEMIC ALL-SEC Clara Arnold Heather Hartman Lynn Hennnesey Dawn Parkhurst Jackie Ruppert Jane Young Heather Hartman Dawn Parkhurst Sandrine Billat Ivy Conoley Nina Topper Kate Jones Paloma Collantes Ivy Conoley Pascale Piquemal Nina Topper Pascale Piquemal Sandrine Billat Lizzie Barnes Marie-Laure Bougnol Pascale Piquemal Valerie Sprenger Marie-Laure Bougnol Valerie Sprenger Marie-Laure Bougnol Melissa Metcalfe Courtenay Chapman Missy Brewer Courtenay Chapman Martina Crha
2003 2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Irena Mihailova Ivona Mihailova Agnes Muzamel Julie Charvat Courtenay Chapman Mariana Eberle Camilla Gould Irena Mihailova Ivona Mihailova Mariana Eberle Celeste Frey Camilla Gould Irena Mihailova Ivona Mihailova Julie DeRoo Camilla Gould Mira Radu Camilla Gould Mira Radu Mira Radu Florencia Basile Karem Harboe Sabrina Peppl Virginia Tomatis Chloe Carlotti Mimi Renaudin Ilona Somers Virginia Tomatis Carlin Cochran Nika Koukhartchouk Mimi Renaudin Ilona Somers Preethi Subramanian Virginia Tomatis Carlin Cochran Nika Koukhartchouk Mimi Renaudin Ilona Somers Preethi Subramanian Nka Koukhartchouk Soledad Podlipnik Mimi Renaudin Preethi Subramanian Laura van de Stroet Karen Nijssen Soledad Podlipnik Pippa Reakes Mimi Renaudin Laura van de Stroet Kristi Boxx Gabby Rangel Kristi Boxx Abby Guthrie Karen Nijssen Soledad Podlipnik Gabby Rangel Laura van de Stroet Connor Vogel Kristi Boxx Abby Guthrie Gabby Rangel Laura van de Stroet Connor Vogel
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SEC HONORS BOYD McWHORTER SEC SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR FINALIST 2000 Irena Mihailova
1993
SEC SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD Paloma Collantes
1999
SEC TOURNAMENT MVP Courtenay Chapman
1993 1999
SEC COACH OF THE YEAR Jerry Montgomery (co-coach) Jerry Montgomery
2006
SEC FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR Kseniia Tokarieva
2011
SEC PLAYER OF THE WEEK Mariana Eberle (4/4) Preethi Subramanian (4/18) Nika Koukhartchouk (2/5) Connor Vogel (3/10) Karen Nijssen (4/7) Laura van de Stroet (4/14) Connor Vogel (3/23)
2009
SEC FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK Kristi Boxx (3/24)
2000 2005 2008 2010
IRENA MIHAILOVA Boyd McWhorter SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year Finalist CoSIDA Academic All-American
CONNOR VOGEL Two-time All-SEC Selection Two-time SEC Player of the Week
1999 SEC TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS
Ole Miss upset then No. 1 and defending NCAA Champion Florida 5-4 in the final of the 1999 SEC Tournament to capture their first ever SEC Championship.
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LETTERWINNERS
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C ... Calon, Perrine ....................................................................................................1995-96 Campell, Susan ..................................................................................................1988-89 Carlotti, Chloe ....................................................................................................2004-05 Carter, Chrissie ....................................................................................................... 1994 Case, Rebecca .......................................................................................1993-94-95-96 Chapman, Courtenay .............................................................................1996-97-98-99 Charvat, Julie .....................................................................................................1998-99 Cochran, Carlin ............................................................................................2005-06-07 Collantes, Paloma ..................................................................................1991-92-93-94 Conerly, Claire ....................................................................................................2004-05 Conoley, Ivy ............................................................................................1989-90-91-92 Crha, Martina .........................................................................................1995-96-97-98 Cvelbar, Jill Ann ..................................................................................................1989-90 ... D ... Daly, Liz................................................................................................................... 1986 Davidson, Melissa ..............................................................................................1989-90 DeRoo, Julie .......................................................................................................2000-01 Dixon, Stephanie ................................................................................................1989-90 Domain, Eva............................................................................................................ 1999 ... E ...F ... G Elliot, Meg ............................................................................................................... 1981 Eberle, Mariana .................................................................................1997-98-99-2000 Foote, Elizabeth ...................................................................................................... 1978 Frey, Celeste.......................................................................................................1999-00 Glover, Tommicile .........................................................................................1977-78-79 Gould, Camilla ........................................................................................1999-00-01-02 Graham, Ginger ....................................................................................................... 1987 Guthrie, Abby ................................................................................2009-10-11 ... H ... Hampton, Ann ......................................................................................................... 1977 Harboe, Karem ......................................................................................2001-02-03-04 Harrison, Pattie .................................................................................................1982-83 Hartman, Heather..................................................................................1985-86-87-88 Hennessey, Lynn ....................................................................................1985-86-87-88 Hill, Allison .............................................................................................1989-90-91-92 Hitge, Leanda ......................................................................................................... 1994 Hoffee, Christine ..................................................................................................... 1985 Hughes, Kasey ...................................................................................................1979-80 ... I ... J ... K ... L Ignatieva, Alesya....................................................................................1999-00-01-02 Jones, Kate ............................................................................................1989-90-91-92 Kent, Ramona ........................................................................................1978-79-80-81 Koukhartchouk, Nika .............................................................................2005-06-07-08 Ladyman, Emily ....................................................................................................... 2004
... M ... McMurray, Susan .................................................................................................... 1980 Metcalfe, Melissa ...............................................................................................1995-96 Mihailova, Irena .................................................................................1997-98-99-2000 Mihailova, Ivona .................................................................................1997-98-99-2000 Miller, Leigh............................................................................................................. 1991 Milligan, Jennifer ..........................................................................................1995-96-97 Minor, Julia .............................................................................................................. 1991 Murray, Kathleen ...............................................................................................1981-82 Muzamel, Agnes ....................................................................................1996-97-98-99 ... N ... Nelson, Laura ..............................................................................................1986-87-88 Neilson, Joelene .................................................................................................1994-95 Newell, Ferris .....................................................................................................1989-90 Nijssen, Karen .............................................................................................2008-09-10 Noblin, Renee ....................................................................................................1980-81 ... P ... Q ... Paris, Rachel ..........................................................................................1985-86-87-88 Parkhurst, Dawn ..........................................................................................1986-87-88 Peppl, Sabrina .......................................................................................2001-02-03-04 Piquemal, Pascale .................................................................................1991-92-93-94 Podlipnik, Soledad .................................................................................2007-08-09-10 Quinn, Meredith ...................................................................................................... 1993 ... R ... Radu, Mira .............................................................................................2000-01-02-03 Rangel, Gabby ...............................................................................2009-10-11 Renaudin, Mimi .................................................................................2005-06, 2008-09 Ruff, Missy..........................................................................................................1977-78 Roberts, Susan ......................................................................................1978-79-80-81 Rohde-Moe, Caroline................................................................................ 2011 Ruppert, Jackie ......................................................................................1984-85-86-87 ... S ... Sabin, Sarah ......................................................................................................2005-06 Schmitz, Kim ..........................................................................................1987-88-89-90 Schulz, Erin ............................................................................................................. 1983 Smith, Barbara.......................................................................................1982-83-84-85 Sneed, Lynda .......................................................................................................... 1977 Somers, Ilona...............................................................................................2005-06-07 Spencer, Frances .........................................................................................1982-83-84 Sprenger, Valerie .........................................................................................1993-94-95 Spurgon, Kelly....................................................................................................1977-78 Subramanian, Preethi ............................................................................2005-06-07-08 ... T ... U ... V Thorne, Karen ........................................................................................................ 1981 Toler, Susan .......................................................................................................1977-78 Tomatis, Virginia ..........................................................................................2003-04-05 Topper Nina ...........................................................................................1989-90-91-92 Trott, Caren............................................................................................................. 1977 Turner, Lisa ............................................................................................................. 1984 Tokarieva, Kseniia ..............................................................................................2006-07 van de Stroet, Laura..............................................................................2008-09-10-11 Vlaar, Vivian............................................................................................. 2011 Vogel, Connor ....................................................................................................2010-11 ... 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OLE MISS SPORTS MEDICINE Prevention. Treatment. Rehabilitation. Education. Those are the four primary phases of athletic training, and the Ole Miss Sports Medicine staff strives to fulfill all four areas when working with the student-athletes on a daily basis. “Our Athletic Trainers are allied healthcare professionals and we strive to provide quality healthcare based on the latest in medical research,” said Shannon Singletary, Senior Associate Shannon Singletary Athletic Director for Sports Medicine/Strength & Conditioning. Senior Associate AD “By doing this we hope to not only provide our athletes with a better chance of winning on the field, but also give them an opportunity to lead a healthy lifestyle.” Led by a medical director and a full-time director of musculoskeletal medicine, Ole Miss student-athletes are offered the best care possible by the Sports Medicine staff, which includes 10 full-time athletic trainers, three graduate assistants and several student assistants. The staff serves the student-athletes nearly around-the-clock and at numerous facilities on campus. The Athletic Trainers begin treatments and rehabilitation as early as 6:30 a.m. and are available until the last student-athlete is through. There are currently six athletic training facilities on campus. The staff treats out of two primary athletic training rooms, in the Indoor Practice Facility and the Starnes Athletic Training Center, with four other satellite athletic training rooms, located at Tad Smith Coliseum, Basketball Practice Facility, Gillom Center and Oxford-University Stadium/Swayze Field. The IPF, Starnes Center and BPF training rooms are stocked with equipment such as
stationary bikes, hand weights, therapeutic modalities, and recent technology like underwater treadmills and Biodex testing equipment. Each component is strategically designed to not only give the student-athletes the best care, but also to aid in returning them to competition as quickly and safely as possible. Singletary, though, said the emphasis is on the student-athlete’s health, first and foremost. Erin Pauley is in her second season as the graduate assistant athletic trainer for women’s tennis. Ole Miss Sports Medicine has strong working relationships with local physicians and Baptist Memorial Hospital, located less than five minutes from the campus. In addition, specialists from the University’s Medical Center are often consulted.
REBEL READY Rebel Ready - CHAMPS Life Skills is a well-rounded program for student-athletes to develop individual skills necessary to lead successful lives and become leaders for our communities and nation. The program consists of five vital components: • The Commitment to Academic Excellence is promoted through a full range of services that include orientation, advising, tutoring, academic skills training and the recognition of academic excellence. • The Commitment to Athletic Excellence is developed by the department’s 10 women and eight men intercollegiate sports teams. The sponsorship is based on equity and compliance to all University, NCAA and Southeastern Conference rules and regulations.
• The Commitment to Career Development is a joint effort of the Ole Miss Athletic Department and Career Center. The goal is to prepare student-athletes for their transition out of sports and into the career development process. Career development components of the program include special workshops and programs for student-athletes and a senior resume brochure. • The Commitment to Personal Development is promoted through life skills and personal development seminars and sponsorship of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. • The Commitment to Service is promoted—in conjunction with the University Counseling Center—through many community service projects throughout the year. The Ole Miss student-athletes are very involved in the community and the community service program continues to grow.
NCAA COMPLIANCE Who Is A Prospect?
A prospective student-athlete is defined as an athlete who has begun classes for the ninth grade. However, it is possible for a younger student to be considered a prospect if the institution (or a representative of its athletic interests) provides the student (or family member) benefits not provided to prospects generally.
Who May Contact a Prospect During the Recruiting Process?
All in-person, on and off-campus recruiting contacts with a prospect (or family) are limited to authorized institutional staff members or full-time enrolled students at the institution. All other persons are prohibited from engaging in any personal, telephone or written contact with the prospect (or family) for encouraging participation in the institution’s athletics programs.
How and When May a Prospect Be Contacted?
In all sports, a prospect may not be contacted in-person, off-campus until their senior year in high school. Prospects may not receive correspondence from an institution until their junior year in high school (exception: men’s basketball - June 15 after sophomore year). Questionnaires and camp brochures may be sent prior to the junior year.
When May a Prospect Visit an Institution's Campus?
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tion for dates. There is no limit to the number of times a prospect may visit a campus at his/her own expense. Prospects may receive an expense paid visit (“official visit”) only after they have begun classes for their senior year and have registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center and submitted transcripts and test scores to the institution. Prospects are limited to a maximum of five official visits with no more than one per institution.
What is Considered "Being Recruited?"
A prospect is considered recruited if a coach, staff member or representative of the institution’s athletic interest (booster) attempts to persuade a prospect (or family member) to enroll at their institution and participate in the athletics program. A student is considered “recruited” if any of the following actions are taken: 1) the institution provides the prospect with an “official visit” (i.e., expenses paid) to its campus; 2) a coach arranges for an in-person, off-campus (home or prospect’s school) encounter with the prospect; 3) receiving more than one telephone call from a coach for recruiting purposes; 4) issuing an NLI or university athletic scholarship.
What Should a Prospect Do During the Recruiting Process?
Prospects should register with the NCAA Eligibility Center during their junior year in high school. Contact your high school guidance counselor or call the NCAA Eligibility Center at (877) 262-1492 for more information. The NCAA publishes “The Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete,” which may be downloaded from the NCAA website. If you should have any questions, visit the Compliance web page at www.OleMissSports.com or call the University of Mississippi Athletic Compliance Office at (662) 915-1594. 4 NCAA TEAM FINAL FOUR | 9 NCAA TEAM ELITE EIGHT | 25 ALL-AMERICANS
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OLE MISS ATHLETICS FACILITIES FEDEX ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER
INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY
FedEx Corporation announced on April 14, 2005, a $2.5 million gift over five years to The University of Mississippi to create an academic support center for student-athletes. In May 2007, the vision became reality as the FedEx Student-Athlete Academic Support Center opened its doors to Rebel athletes. The center provides state-of-the-art computer facilities and space for study halls and tutoring for men and women studentathletes, as well as additional classrooms for all students. “FedEx has always been a strong supporter of educational initiatives at all levels,” said Mike Glenn, executive vice president, marketing development and corporate communications. “This contribution to The University of Mississippi is an extension of our commitment to helping improve the academic resources available to students, and student-athletes in particular.” Glenn said FedEx and Ole Miss are committed to providing a strong academic foundation to enable students to reach their full potential. The money has been used to renovate a portion of the Starnes Athletic Center—which formerly housed football locker rooms, a weight room and training facilities—next to VaughtHemingway Stadium on All-American Drive. The 22,500-square-foot building now houses the Office of Student-Athlete Academic Support, including offices, conference rooms, 20 large and small group tutoring rooms, a large study area, a multi-media classroom, computer lab and 150-seat high-tech auditorium. The project was completed in May 2007 with an approximate cost of $5 million. “American public universities are the best in the world largely because of the generosity of American corporations,” said then-Ole Miss Chancellor Robert Khayat. “FedEx sets the standard for philanthropy by which others are measured. In this case, Ole Miss student-athletes are the primary beneficiaries, but all our students will benefit and, as a result, our entire state benefits.” In addition to its latest gift to the University, FedEx supports several endowed scholarship programs, the Whitten Chair in Law, the Lott Leadership Institute, the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation and William Faulkner’s historic home, Rowan Oak.
Among the finest facilities in all of college athletics, the Ole Miss Indoor Practice Facility is the crown jewel in the growing athletics compound surrounding Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. “With the addition of this magnificent indoor facility, we find that Ole Miss athletes and coaches have the opportunity to practice and play games in state-of-the-art facilities, on the finest fields and courts,” thenOle Miss Chancellor Robert C. Khayat said at the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 22, 2004. “They are in a position of being nationally competitive. As we look forward to finding out what is going to happen in athletics at this university and with the university in general, we can move forward knowing that we have provided the infrastructure and facilities that needed to be provided.” Located beside the South End Zone of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, the Rebels moved into the spectacular $18 million multi-purpose structure in fall 2004. The 150,000-square-foot enclosure is a result of UM's Commitment to Excellence in Athletics Campaign, a $35 million initiative to upgrade the university's athletics programs. In addition to the IPF, the campaign has also resulted in a recently built golf facility, renovations to C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum and a recently constructed track and field complex, which sits just south of the IPF. Also, an endowment has been created to fund scholarships and maintain the new facilities. Numerous Rebel supporters contributed financially to the construction of the indoor practice facility, including legendary Rebel quarterback Archie Manning. In May 2004, former Ole Miss running back Deuce McAllister donated $1 million toward the building of the facility. The architects of the facility were Ferguson & Associates of Jackson.
ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
STARNES ATHLETIC TRAINING CENTER
Continuing the trend of athletics facility growth that has occurred under Pete Boone, the University provided the Rebels' leadership with a new state-of-the-art home with the opening of the Athletics Administration Building in January 2008. Construction began in August 2006 on the approximately $4.5 million facility, which put all the various facets of the Ole Miss administration under one roof for the first time. Each of the major departments - business, compliance, facilities, media relations, marketing/productions and the UMAA Foundation - has its own wing with spacious offices. Formerly the location of the John White Building and home of the university Physical Plant, the Athletics Administration Building is conveniently situated north of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium and close to other athletics facilities, providing a central location for coaches and student-athletes. Highlighting the amenities is an advanced video production studio and control room, which operates the production in the TV studio as well as on the video boards at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Tad Smith Coliseum and Oxford-University Stadium. The multi-functional video area is high definition throughout. For visitors walking through the lobby, the building is enhanced with cutting-edge graphics and images from Ole Miss history. The walls are covered with photos of great athletes, ecstatic crowds and memorable publications, while flat screen, plasma televisions are available throughout the facility. With key personnel all under one roof, the Athletics Administration Building provides a much needed cohesiveness to the everyday operation of the University as it strives to achieve its overall goal for success in athletics.
Every aspect of Ole Miss Athletics is geared toward the success of its student-athletes. The Michael S. Starnes Athletic Training Center provides a valuable role in the development and display of that success. The multi-purpose Starnes Center has undergone many transformations through the years. It currently houses Ole Miss Sports Medicine, FCA and CHAMPS Life Skills headquarters and includes a 10,000-square-foot weight room and a sizeable memorabilia collection. Formerly the Doc Knight Field House, the Training Center stands just north of VaughtHemingway Stadium and within walking distance of Tad Smith Coliseum, Swayze Field and the main athletics office complex. The primary training room on the Ole Miss campus is used by several Rebel sports. The training area has four offices for the athletic training staff, room for at least 13 treatment tables, six taping stations and countless rehabilitation equipment. It also contains a wet room with a whirlpool that help make up an environment for top-notch care and injury prevention for Rebel athletes. The facility extends to the east into a similar structure which holds a massive weight room, a lobby, conference room and offices. Connected to the west end is the FedEx Academic Support Center, a state-of-the-art complex opened in May 2007. Starnes, the building’s benefactor, donated $1 million toward the facility as part of an extensive $2.5 million renovation in 1995. A 1968 Ole Miss graduate, Starnes is president of Tennessee California Express, Inc., a transportation company. Much of the history and the many accolades of Rebel athletics are displayed in two rooms on the second floor of the Starnes Center that make up Hollingsworth-Manning Hall. Dr. Jerry Hollingsworth, an Ole Miss alumnus and general practitioner in Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., joined forces with former Rebel quarterback Archie Manning to establish the recruitment/memorabilia center. It is faithfully maintained and updated by Langston Rogers, Senior Associate Athletics Director Emeritus.
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VAUGHT-HEMINGWAY STADIUM
Home to great college football battles each fall, the fan experience at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium was even further enhanced in 2008 with the $6 million addition of one of nation’s largest high-definition video scoreboards at a college stadium.
WHITTEN GOLF HOUSE
OLE MISS SOFTBALL COMPLEX
OLE MISS SOCCER STADIUM
Already one of the nation’s top tennis facilities, plans are underway for dramatic expansions.
The softball complex, which underwent a $1.2 million renovation in 2006, served as host to the 2011 SEC Championship.
Ole Miss has regularly ranked among the nation’s top 30 soccer attendance leaders.
GILLOM CENTER
OLE MISS TRACK & FIELD COMPLEX
PATRICIA C. LAMAR CENTER
The center of the Ole Miss women’s sports complex is a championship venue for volleyball and indoor tennis.
This nine-lane, mondo-surface facility served as host of the 2004 SEC Outdoor Championships.
The Patricia C. Lamar National Guard Readiness Center is easily one of the top college rifle facilities in the nation.
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TAD SMITH COLISEUM FUTURE HOME OF BASKETBALL
Tad Smith Coliseum has seen facility records for attendance in recent years. In fact, seven of the 15 largest crowds in arena history have come in the last three years.
BASKETBALL PRACTICE FACILITY
The basketball teams received a boost with the addition of the Basketball Practice Facility which was completed in December of 2009.
OU-STADIUM/ SWAYZE FIELD
The Forward Together campaign seeks to raise $150 million in support of a comprehensive initiative aimed at a new facility construction and existing facility enhancements for Ole Miss Athletics. Projects include a new basketball arena, improvements to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium including a north end zone expansion, and improvements to other existing athletics facilities
The NCAA Tournament runs through Oxford as Swayze Field has hosted three Super Regionals in six years. Mike Bianco’s program has consistently drawn some of the nation’s top baseball crowds.
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PALMER/SALLOUM TENNIS CENTER
HOME OF THE 2012 SEC WOMEN’S TENNIS TOURNAMENT
The University of Mississippi’s Palmer/Salloum Tennis Center ranks as one of the nation’s finest collegiate facilities. The tennis center was completed in 1990 and has served as host to the SEC Championships, Women’s ITA South Regional Championships, the USTA National Interscholastic Championships and NCAA Men’s and Women’s Regionals. This year, it will host the SEC Women’s Tennis Tournament. Located in the heart of campus, the tennis center is surrounded by towering magnolia trees and is regarded as perhaps the most beautiful in the country. Construction is nearing completion on expansion to the tennis center. The $3 million expansion will compliment the already stunning facility by adding seats and enhancing the player and coach areas; including the locker rooms, study area, and coaches’ offices. The complex combines the Greek revival architecture that is predominant on the Oxford campus, housing a 500-seat stadium with courtside pavilions providing additional seating for 300. With the expansion, spectator viewing will be available on top of the buildings to the left and right, allowing for more fans to enjoy what has become an exciting atmosphere. The facility has nine championship courts all with lighting, as well as a computerized scoreboard and message center. Both head men’s and women’s tennis coaches Bily Chadwick and Mark Beyers are excited about the additions to the tennis facility. “When Palmer/Salloum was built, the objective of creating a state-of-the-art tennis center was met,” Chadwick said. “The expansion will be a compliment to the existing space and advance our facilities even further.”
“We are thrilled with the additions to the tennis center,” Beyers said. “It will enable us to continue attracting the top players in the nation and around the world as we strive to compete for more championships.” The primary benefactor of the tennis center is John N. Palmer, a 1956 alumnus of Ole Miss, who is currently the U.S. Ambassador to Portugal. He was joined in this effort by Mitchell Salloum Jr., a businessman from Gulfport, who is a 1955 alumnus of the University. The center honors the late Mitchell Salloum, Sr., a 1926 law graduate and a 1960-61 President of the Ole Miss Alumni Association. Additional funds were provided by donations to the Drive for Athletics at Ole Miss. Donors who made significant gifts toward other parts of the stadium include Louis Brandt, Jack Dunbar and William Galtney. Galtney contributed $1 million to the renovation/expansion, and in recognition of his generous donation, the courts will be named the William F. Galtney, Jr., Tennis Courts. The Ole Miss tennis programs also benefit from the Gillom Sports Center, which opened in 1997. The facility contains three indoor tennis courts, allowing both tennis teams to play all their matches in Oxford. The Ole Miss tennis indoor complex is one of the finest in the nation. The outstanding tennis facilities echo the success of the tennis programs and helps them continue their quest for championships. It shows the commitment and dedication the University has made toward these sports. “We are fortunate to have the support of our athletic department,” Chadwick said. “This total team effort is what has placed our tennis programs at the top of the collegiate world.”
INDOOR COURTS Longtime athletics supporter and former Rebel tennis player, Will Galtney, contributed $1million to the expansion/renovation of the Palmer/Salloum Tennis Center. In recognition of his gift, the courts at the Palmer/Salloum Tennis Center will be named the William F. Galtney, Jr., Courts.
Renovations to the Palmer/Salloum Tennis Center are slated to be completed in February, 2012.