Head Coach - Matt Houseman - Muskegon Community College

Muskegon Community College
2011 Jayhawk Softball Schedule
Head Coach – Matt Houseman
Assistant Coaches - Colleen Morse, Ryan Schalk, Alicia Selvig, and Maygan Copenhaver
Fri 2/11 Sat 2/12 Sun 2/27 Mon 2/28 Tues 3/1 Wed 3/2 Fri 3/4 Sat 3/5 Sun 3/6 Mon
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Tues 3/29 Thurs 3/31 Fri 4/1 Patriot Bash vs. Columbia State CC
Patriot Bash vs. Northeast Mississippi CC
Patriot Bash vs. Snead State CC
Patriot Bash vs. Northwest Shoals CC
Patriot Bash vs. Jefferson State CC
Patriot Bash vs. Gadsden State CC
NTC Spring Games vs. Davenport JV (DH)
NTC Spring Games vs. CCBC-Dundalk
NTC Spring Games vs. Lake Superior State U
NTC Spring Games vs. Alma College
NTC Spring Games vs. Augustana College
NTC Spring Games vs. Goshen College
NFCA Lead Off Classic vs. Johnson County CC
NFCA Lead Off Classic vs. Santa Fe CC
NFCA Lead Off Classic vs. Spartanburg Methodist CC
NFCA Lead Off Classic vs. Chesapeake College
NFCA Lead Off Classic vs. San Jacinto College
Bethel College
Mishawaka, IN
JACKSON CC KALAMAZOO VALLEY CC Kalamazoo, MI GRAND RAPIDS CC
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2011 Jayhawk Softball Schedule Continued
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ANCILLA COLLEGE Home Trine University
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GLEN OAKS CC
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GRAND RAPIDS CC Home JACKSON CC Jackson, MI Away
KALAMAZOO VALLEY CC Home KELLOGG CC Battle Creek, MI Away
ANCILLA COLLEGE Donaldson, IN Away
LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE Home GLEN OAKS CC Home MCCAA State Tournament Oakland CC Detroit, MI Away
Region XII Tournament Bailey Park Battle Creek, MI Away
NJCAA National Championships Champions Field Normal, IL Away
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Head Coach - Matt Houseman
Matthew.Houseman@muskegoncc.edu
Matt Houseman is entering his fifth year at the helm of the Jayhawk softball family.
The program has made significant strides under the direction of Houseman and
his staff. Coach Houseman and his staff of Colleen Morse, Ryan Schalk, Brandon
Bard and Felicia Smith were honored as the 2010 NFCA National Coaching Staff
of the year. “I’ve been blessed to work with some outstanding people. They put in
a ton of time and give their hearts to these young women. MCC softball would be
nothing without them.” Houseman stated.
After qualifying for the NJCAA Region XIITournament in his first three years at the
helm, 2010 was a break-out year for the Jayhawk softball program. The Jayhawks
won their first MCCAA Western Conference title, MCCAA state tournament,
Region XII Regional tournament and the NJCAA Division II National Title. “Last
year was incredible for our program. It is really hard to put into words; we had
17 girls that did everything that was asked of them. They competed at a high level
all year, both on the field, in the community and in the classroom. To win a National
Championship is so special and to do it with this group of young women means so
much to me”.
MCC has great expectations for the 2011 season. “Obviously coming off a year where we won a National title there could be the
feeling of pressure on our kids, but they seem to be handling it really well. This is definitely the most talented group of young ladies
that we’ve brought in, so our expectations are where they have always been...HIGH!” said Coach Houseman.
Before coming to Muskegon Community College, Coach Houseman held several different coaching positions. He has coached at
Muskegon Catholic Central, Muskegon Orchard View and Muskegon High School. He is also the lead instructor for Vortex TPS Top
96 College Coaches Camps.
When asked why he thought the program was going in the right direction he answered “We treat this program as if it were a family.
We take care of one another and the last thing we worry about is winning games.We feel that if we out-work everyone and do it
with character and compassion, we will be rewarded.That means we will be able to stand on a higher stage and know we did it the
way we’re supposed to.” Matt also stated “I really feel the girls in the West Michigan area get overlooked.They are good athletes and
great workers.We are committed to staying local for the most part.These kids have a lot of pride in this program and will do what
it takes.”
Coach Houseman not only contributes to the Muskegon Community College softball family, he also contributes to the community
as well by working at Extra Innings baseball/softball facility.“That facility is like a diamond in the rough, and without it we could not get
as much accomplished as we do.They have been a lot of help to us and we appreciate their support greatly.”
Matt is supported at home by his best friend and wife, Heidi, and their four children (Jacob, Emma, Megan, Mattie).They have been life
long residents of Muskegon and plan on being here for a long time.
Assistant Coach - Colleen Morse
Colleen.Morse@muskegoncc.edu
Coach Morse is in her second stint with the Jayhawk softball program.
Previously she served as both the assistant coach and as the head coach.
She got her start in coaching at Oakridge High School, where she had
the opportunity to coach JV softball. She has also been a volunteer
with the Athletic Department for many years.
Colleen has been employed at Muskegon Community College for 30
years. She is a graduate of Oakridge High School where she excelled
at basketball and track for four years. She has played recreation softball
for over 30 years and has been a part of a number of teams that have
competed and won state championships both in women’s softball and
co-ed softball. She is married to Rick and has one son, Ryan Schalk,
who is a student at GVSU.
Assistant Coach - Ryan Schalk
Coach Schalk is starting his third season as a volunteer assistant with the Jayhawks.
He works primarily with the infielders and scouting opponents. He also is the head
JV Girls Basketball coach at Reeths-Puffer High School. Ryan has worked with
both boys and girls of all age groups as a basketball, baseball and softball coach. This
past summer Ryan organized and ran the Lakeshore Summer Softball Camp at
Muskegon Community College. He also previously organized a basketball camp at
Oakridge High School.
Ryan graduated from Oakridge High School in 2005 where he played basketball and
baseball for four years. His baseball career was highlighted by advancing to the State
Semi-Finals in 2004. His Senior year he earned various honors including all conference,
all district, and all area as an infielder. Ryan was nominated as the Male Athlete of the
year for the Muskegon Sports Hall of Fame as well as Showcase Athlete of theYear
and Male Athlete of the Year at Oakridge High School. He was also Academic All
Conference in basketball and graduated 8th in his class.
Ryan attended Muskegon Community College where he received his Associates
degree in Science andArts in 2008. He currently attends GrandValley State University
where he is pursuing a degree in education.
Assistant Coach - Maygan Copenhaver
Maygan Copenhaver is enjoying her first season of being a part of the Jayhawk
coaching staff. Her primary focus is working with pitchers. Maygan has worked
many summers helping with camps and training younger generation of softball
players. She also coached one season of JV softball at Shelby.
Maygan graduated from Shelby High School in 2007 where she played basketball,
volleyball, and softball throughout her high school career. Maygan was recognized
as a three year varsity softball player, and she was recognized with various honors
throughout her time on the field as both a pitcher and middle infielder. She was
first team all-conference, all-district, all-area, and all-region as an at-large player.
During her time at Shelby she broke records for most perfect games pitched in a
season as well as strike outs. She was twice voted by her teammates as an MVP.
Maygan received a softball scholarship to play for Matt Houseman at Muskegon
Community College where she was a part of the team for the 2008-2009 seasons.
During her time at Muskegon she helped her team to both a regional and state
qualification.
While at MCC, Maygan received her Associates Degree in Health Science in 2010.
Next fall she is returning to school to pursue a degree in Physical Therapy.
Assistant Coach - Alicia Selvig
Alicia Selvig is starting her first year as a volunteer assistant with the Jayhawk
softball team. She works with the catchers and sometimes with pitchers. For
the past two years she has been a part of the Muskegon Community College
softball team, and was with them when they attended and won the National
Championship in 2010.
Alicia graduated from Kent City High School in 2008 where she played four years
of softball and volleyball,and two years of basketball.For softball she received many
awards including all-conference, all district and all region her junior and senior
year.Also for volleyball she received all conference.Alicia was also nominated for
Female Athlete of theYear, as well as Academic All Conference. She also received
all conference honorable mention for both her years at Muskegon as well as All
Tournament Team for the National Tournament in 2010.
Alicia received her Associates degree in Science and Arts in 2010 and will be
pursuing a career in Athletic Training next year.
Muskegon Community College
2011 Jayhawk Softball
Team Roster
# Name Position B/T
1 Janelle Agren OF R/R Parents: Jane Agren
Major: Speech Pathology
Career Goal: To become a successful
speech therapist and make a difference
doing something that I love
Favorite Athlete: Misty May-Treanor
Ht Year Hometown/High School
5’7” Fr Cadillac, MI/Cadillac
Role Model: My mother
Favorite Quote: “Champions aren’t made in
gyms. Champions are made from something
they have deep inside them; a desire, a
dream, a vision.They have to have last minute
stamina, they have to be a little faster, they
have to have the skill and the will. But the
will must be stronger than the skill.”
2
Meghan Gue OF R/R Parents: Lori Kuzma & Kevin Gue
Major: K-5th Grade Education
Career Goal: Teacher
Favorite Athlete: Ashley Pickel/Josh Hamilton
5’2” Fr Muskegon, MI/Orchard View Role Model: Mom & Dad
Favorite Quote: “Don’t settle for the short
end of the stick.”
Chelsea Kurnat IF L/R Parents: Doug & Karla Kurnat
Major: Nursing
Career Goal: To become a successful
mid-wife
Favorite Athlete: Misty May-Treanor
5’3” So Casnovia, MI/Kent City
Role Model: My parents
Favorite Quote: “I can accept failure,
everyone fails at something, but I can’t accept
not trying.” -Michael Jordan
3
Muskegon Community College
2011 Jayhawk Softball
Team Roster
# Name Position 4 Olivia Morey IF Parents: Tina & Joe Sauve
Major: Criminal Justice
Career Goal: Military Law
Favorite Athlete: Tom Brady
5
B/T
L/R Ht Year Hometown/High School
4’11” So Muskegon, MI/Reeths Puffer
Role Model: My Aunt Colleen
Favorite Quote: “Never let the fear of
striking out keep you from playing the
game.”
Leah Hosking IF L/R Parents: Darwin and Teresa Hosking
Major: Physical Therapy
Career Goal: Become a successful
physical therapist
Favorite Athlete: Curtis Granderson
5’7” Fr Williamston, MI/Williamston
Role Model: My parents
Favorite Quote: “Today you are You, that is
truer than true.There is no one alive who is
Youer than You.” -Dr. Seuss
Marissa Alverson IF R/R Parents: Dawn Burns
Major: Criminal Justice
Career Goal: I want to work as an ATF
agent in Seattle, Washington
Favorite Athlete: Buddy Burns
5’8” Fr Fremont, MI/Fremont Role Model: None
Favorite Quote: “To be nobody but yourself
in a world which is doing its best, night and
day, to make you everybody else means to
fight the hardest battle which any human
being can fight; and never stop fighting.”
-E.E. Cummings
7
Muskegon Community College
2011 Jayhawk Softball
Team Roster
# Name Position B/T
8 Laura Shaler IF L/R Parents: Greg & Karen Shaler
Major: Graphic Design
Career Goal: Become a graphic designer
Favorite Athlete: Placido Polanco
9
Caitlin Callow P Parents: Ken & Sheryl Callow
Major: Undecided
Career Goal: Undecided
Favorite Athlete: Michael Phelps
Ht Year Hometown/High School
5’8” Fr Grand Haven, MI/Grand Haven Role Model: My Dad
Favorite Quote: “Coming together is a
beginning; keeping together is progress;
working together is success.” -Henry Ford
R/R 5’9” Fr Muskegon, MI/Muskegon Catholic
Role Model: Matthew Callow
Favorite Quote: “It’s not how good you are,
it’s how good you can be.” -Kevin McHale
10 Briana Brackett UT R/R Parents: Patrick & Barbara Brackett
Major: Advertising and PR
Career Goal: Advertising Director
Favorite Athlete: Adrian Peterson
5’7” So Spring Lake, MI/Spring Lake Role Model: Naomi VanSingel
Favorite Quote: “When there’s nothing left
to burn you have to set yourself on fire.”
-Stars
Muskegon Community College
2011 Jayhawk Softball
Team Roster
# Name Position B/T
11 Katlynn Burns P R/R Parents: Donna Burns
Major: Undecided
Career Goal: Undecided
Favorite Athlete: Tiger Woods (Great
work Ethics)
Ht Year Hometown/High School
5’4” Fr Fruitport, MI/Whitehall Role Model: My Parents
Favorite Quote: “Fake it til you make it!”
12 Kaia Swain P R/R
Parents: Gary & Sue Swain
Major: Athletic Training
Career Goal: Athletic trainer and sports
massage therapist
Favorite Athlete: Jennie Finch
5’7” Fr Muskegon, MI/Reeths Puffer
Role Model: Adam Swain
Favorite Quote: “Adversity causes some
people to break, others to break records.”
14 Elizabeth Cudney C R/R Parents: Craig & Linda Cudney
Major: Speech and language pathology
Career Goal: Find a job that will allow
me to support myself but still stay close
to home
Favorite Athlete: Shaq
5’4” Fr Montague, MI/Montague Role Model: My family
Favorite Quote: “In the end you look back
and think, wasn’t all that crazy work worth
it.” -Tony Annese
Muskegon Community College
2011 Jayhawk Softball
Team Roster
# Name Position B/T
15 Ashley Jakus UT R/R Parents: Michelle Bowen & Brian Bowen,
Kevin Jakus & Molly Jakus
Major: Undecided
Career Goal: Sports Medicine
Favorite Athlete: Jennie Finch
16 Haleigh Burns C Parents: Bill & Donna Burns
Major: Undecided
Career Goal: Undecided
Favorite Athlete: Pudge Rodriquez
Ht Year Hometown/High School
5’5” Fr Muskegon, MI/Reeths Puffer Role Model: My Parents
Favorite Quote: “10% of life is what happens
to you, 90% is how you react.”
R/R 5’4” Fr Fruitport, MI/Whitehall
Role Model: My Parents
Favorite Quote: “Risk more than others
think is safe. Care more than others think
is wise. Dream more than others think is
practical. Expect more than others think is
possible.” -Unknown
17 Lindsey Kelenske
IF R/R Parents: Rose & Pat Kelenske
Major: Physical Therapy
Career Goal: Physical Therapist/Athletic
Trainer
Favorite Athlete: Jessica Mendoza
5’11” Fr Muskegon, MI/North Muskegon
Role Model: My Aunt, Anne Marie
Kelenske
Favorite Quote: “Courage doesn’t always
roar, Sometimes courage is the little voice
at the end of the day that says, ‘I’ll try again
tomorrow.’ ” -Mary Anne RadmacherHershey
Muskegon Community College
2011 Jayhawk Softball
Team Roster
# Name Position 18 Dana Briggs OF Parents: Kurt & Christine Briggs
Major: Undecided
Career Goal: Undecided
Favorite Athlete: Caitlin Low and
Brennan Boesch
B/T Ht Year Hometown/High School
R/R 5’3” Fr Muskegon, MI/Mona Shores Role Model: My two older sisters
Favorite Quote: “A true champion is
someone who wants to make a difference,
who never gives up, and who gives
everything they have no matter what the
circumstances are. A true champion works
hard and never loses sight of their dreams.”
-Dot Richardson
19 Kelsey Bandstra P R/R 5’9” So Wyoming, MI/Wyoming Rogers Role Model: Tom Hudson
Parents: Dave Bandstra & Brenda Boven
Favorite Quote: “You live once!”
Major: Physical Education
Career Goal: Gym teacher and High
School softball coach
Favorite Athlete: Drew Neitzel
20 Jean Spelde OF
S/R Parents: Bob & Lori Spelde
Major: Early Childhood Education
Career Goal: Run and maybe own my
own preschool
Favorite Athlete: Mia Hamm
5’3” Fr Grand Haven, MI/Grand Haven
Role Model: My Grandpa
Favorite Quote: “I always knew looking
back on the tears would make me laugh,
but I never knew looking back on the laughs
would make me cry.” -Unknown
Muskegon Community College
2011 Jayhawk Softball
Team Roster
# Name Position B/T
21 Caitlin Dekker OF
R/R Parents: Anthony Dekker & Patricia Roe
Major: Pre-med/Nursing
Career Goal: Nursing
Favorite Athlete: Larry Fitzgerald
22 Jessica Shelton UT
Parents: Scott & Jill Shelton
Major: Undecided
Career Goal: Undecided
Favorite Athlete: Jenny Finch
Ht Year Hometown/High School
5’7” So Glendale, AZ/Deer Valley Role Model: Dot Richardson
Favorite Quote: “It’s not about the size of
the dog in the fight, but the size of fight in
the dog.” -Jim Henry
L/L 5’4” Fr Fruitport, MI/Fruitport Role Model: My mother
Favorite Quote: “With God, all things are
possible.”
24 Danielle Basch IF Parents: Tricia Basch
Major: Undecided
Career Goal: Undecided
Favorite Athlete: Ivan Rodrigues
R/R 5’2” Fr Muskegon, MI/Oakridge Role Model: John Springsdorf
Favorite Quote: “It is hard to fail, but it
is worse never to have tried to succeed.”
-Theodore Roosevelt
Muskegon Community College
2011 Jayhawk Softball
Team Roster
# Name Position B/T
25 Joselynn Apple IF R/R Parents: Scott & Lori Apple and
Greg & Lori Ware
Major: Business Administration
Career Goal: Management Consultant
Favorite Athlete: Emmitt Smith
34 Taylor Keyser UT Parents: Scott and Karen Keyser
Major: Elementary Education
Career Goal: Elementary Teacher
Favorite Athlete: Tim Tebow
Ht Year Hometown/High School
5’1” Fr Beaverton, MI/Beaverton Role Model: My Parents
Favorite Quote: “The difference between a
successful person and others is not a lack of
strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather
a lack of will.” -Vince Lombardi
R/R 5’6” Fr Spring Lake, MI/Spring Lake
Role Model: My Parents
Favorite Quote: “It’s not whether you get
knocked down, it’s whether you get back
up.” -Vince Lombardi
Muskegon Community College
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The Jayhawk Softball
Team wishes to thank
everyone
for
their
donations and support.
Muskegon Community College
Location: 221 S. Quarterline Road Muskegon, MI 49442
Athletic Department Phone: 231-777-0381
Athletic Department Fax: 231-777-0437
MCC Founded: 1926
Nickname: Jayhawks
Colors: Royal Blue & Gold
Gym: Bartels-Rode Gymnasium
Affiliation: NJCAA Region XII - MCCAA Western Conference
President: Dr. Dale Nesbary
Chairman of the Board: Dorothy Lester
Vice President of Student Services: Janie P. Brooks
Athletic Director: Marty McDermott
Head Athletic Trainer: Lindsey Townsel
Sports Medicine Center: MHP Sports Medicine at Hackley
Team Physicians: Dr. Herman Hoeksema, M.D., Dr. A Scott Lachniet, M.D., Dr. Martin Pallante, M.D.
TV Announcers: John Arter & Gene Young (Basketball)
Dan Potts, Scott VanderWerp, & Jim Vanderwall (Volleyball)
John Arter (Wrestling)
Jayhawk Talkshow Host: John Arter
Television Producer: Rod VanNortwick
Muskegon Chronicle Sports Editor: Tom Kendra