Hounds with TOPSoccer

The Greyhound Women's Soccer team got out of bed extra early last Saturday to train before heading over to the St. Francis Soccer Club fields for TOPSoccer! TOPSoccer is an outreach program that allows young athletes with mental or physical disabilities to learn and play soccer. Not only did we come together on Saturday morning to play "Sharks and Minnows", but several of the players came to cheer us on against Drury on Sunday! As Brea would say ... our Hound Pound increased by 10 that day. Here are some pictures from the event:

The whole group!

Tim was a ladies man ;)

Morgan, Tim, Michelle, and Dana took a break to smile for the camera :)

 

Coach Kiley came too!



There were a lot of hugs before everyone went home.

The Hounds plan to continue to volunteer with TOPSoccer in the Winter and Spring. To learn more about Indiana Youth TOPSoccer, click here!

Countdown to Senior Day - #00 Michelle Kistler

Look at this cutie :)


Position: Goalkeeper
Major: Exercise Science

Concentration: Healthy Diploma



How long have you been playing soccer?

Since I was 5 years old!

What is your favorite memory from your four seasons as a Greyhound?

My favorite memory was having a shutout against Butler.

 

 

 

What was your most embarrassing moment as a Hound?

1. Coach Geoff tripped me into the goal during practice one day.
2. When Geoff was asking about all the distractions we face very seriously and I said construction.

What will you miss most about this team?

I will miss seeing my friends every day and having sisters!

What are your plans after this season?

After season, I will graduate and go to school to become a PTA.

What advice do you have for future Greyhound Women's Soccer players?

Cherish every second. It goes by faster than you think.





Countdown to Senior Day - #28 Dana Rosswurm

Little Danedog :)

Position: Center Mid

Major: Exercise Science, Pre-OT



How long have you been playing soccer?

18 years!

What is your favorite memory from your four seasons as a Greyhound?

My favorite memory was making the NCAA tournament sophomore year.



What was your most embarrassing moment as a Hound?

Uh? Dancing on the bus freshman year?

What will you miss most about this team?

My teammates!

What are your plans after this season?

Finish school, get married, and go to graduate school.

What advice do you have for future Greyhound Women's Soccer players?

Work hard and play for each other. This will end faster than you think. :'(

A special thank you to Cindy Rosswurm for
all of her photography this season!



Countdown to Senior Day - #24 Megan Grassly

Mini Meg :)

Position: Defense
Major: PE and Health Education

Minor: Special Education

How long have you been playing soccer?

Since I was on the "Spice Girls" at age 9 :)

What is your favorite memory from your four seasons as a Greyhound?

My favorite memories are watching people get taken down by the "turf monster." The best of these include Kiley, Shae (NKU game), and Brea!

What was your most embarrassing moment as a Hound?

Getting my legs stuck in a ring while doing fitness! I fell flat on my face!

What will you miss most about this team?

I will miss seeing my favorite people everyday! I can be in the worst mood and no matter what, I leave the field happy. Everyday there is someone on the team that can make you smile.

What are your plans after this season?

Start my student teaching and try not to become a fatty ;)

What advice do you have for future Greyhound Women's Soccer players?

As corny as it sounds, enjoy everyday! This will all go way too fast! Don't let drama or playing time get the best of you. At the end of the day, be happy and grateful for the "family" you have. They are the people that will make your 4 years!





Countdown to Senior Day - #21 Lauren Soza





Position: Center Mid

Major: Nursing

How long have you been playing soccer?

Since I was in the womb ... kidding! I was 4 years old when I started playing.

What is your favorite memory from your four seasons as a Greyhound?

My favorite memory as a Greyhound was my freshman year when we had a funky practice for Halloween and all dressed up in crazy costumes and played soccer in Smith Mall. We looked ridiculous!

Yes, Dana is wearing a clown suit and Libby is wearing a pig ...

What was your most embarrassing moment as a Hound?

I tend to ask really smart questions at dinner ... enough said.

What will you miss most about this team?

I will definitely miss our dance parties and jam sessions that happen anywhere and everywhere - locker room, bus, vans, restaurants, and hotel rooms!

What are your plans after this season?

After this season, I'd love to work at a children's hospital! I'm not sure what state I'll be in, but I'll go wherever life takes me. :)

What advice do you have for future Greyhound Women's Soccer players?

Never be afraid to be yourself! Funky personalities are what make our team so fun and unique.

p.s. These are the BEST years of your life! Live it up girlfriends!



Taking it to Grand Valley this fall



Countdown to Senior Day - #19 Kelsey Wendholt

Kelsey was a soccer stud
... even in her jorts :)

Position: Outside Mid
Major: Exercise Science, pre-PT

How long have you been playing soccer?

Since I was 5 years old!

What is your favorite memory from your four seasons as a Greyhound?

Freshman year when we went into overtime with Quincy and won in the last few seconds.

What was your most embarrassing moment as a Hound?

My most embarrassing moment was freshman initiation when I had to dance in the aisle of the bus in front of everyone!

What will you miss most about this team?
I will miss the close connections I've had with my teammates.

What are your plans after this season?

I plan to attend graduate school to become a physical therapist.

What advice do you have for future Greyhound Women's Soccer players?

Cherish every moment. It's not everyday you meet 30 other girls who become as close as family.

... still a stud in 2011

Countdown to Senior Day - #13 Morgan Binder



Little Morgan :)



Position: Center Midfield

Major: Psychology

How long have you been playing soccer?

Since I was 4 years old!

What is your favorite memory from your four seasons as a Greyhound?

Beating Quincy freshman year in double OT! I sent a corner to Alli Opfer and she headed it in with seconds left.

What was your most embarrassing moment as a Hound?

Talk like Morgan days - everyone talks with a Kentucky accent.

What will you miss most about this team?
Being able to play, all of the girls, and the friendships I've made over the years.

What are your plans after this season?

I plan to go to the University of Kentucky for graduate school for speech therapy.

What advice do you have for future Greyhound Women's Soccer players?

Work hard and have no regrets. It goes by way too fast so enjoy every moment.

Controlling the ball for the Hounds in 2011

Countdown to Senior Day - #8 Libby Anderl

Position: Defender

Major: Exercise Science, pre-PT

Suited up for the Green Pythons
in 1st grade!

How long have you been playing soccer?

I've been playing since kindergarten! My first team was the gray eagles.

What is your favorite memory from your four seasons as a Greyhound?

Every moment - the first lunch on move in day freshman year when we couldn't tell Dana and her sister apart, wacky tacky practice day, making the NCAA tournament, Brea and Duncan's rap-off, losing our voices at the Race for the Cure, hearing the boys sing for their gear ... I could keep going forever.

What was your most embarrassing moment as a Hound?
Being the sweatiest person on the team for 4 years! And missing the bus to Fort Wayne during the spring my freshman year because I slept through my alarm. Geoff called me Rip Van Winkle for a while after that.

What will you miss most about this team?
Written on Kiley's white board is "their team versus our family." What I will miss most is being a part of this family.

What are your plans after this season?

Hopefully I'll stay a Greyhound for 3 more years and attend Physical Therapy school at UIndy! There might be two super fans in the stands next fall ... :)

What advice do you have for future Greyhound Women's Soccer players?

1. Hug your parents and tell them you love them after every game.

2. Leave the field everyday with no regrets.

3. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't accomplish something. Hard work, perseverance, and patience can go a long way in achieving your goals.

... for the Hounds in 2011

Countdown to Senior Day - #2 Kellie Anne Donnelly

Position: Bossy bizzo (or center back)

Major: Communications (PR/Journalism)

Minor: Spanish



In cleats and on a horse ... her two loves combined :)



How long have you been playing soccer?

I have trophies from 1994. :)



What is your favorite memory from your four seasons as a Greyhound?

Making the NCAA tournament sophomore year and beating Quincy in overtime freshman year.

What was your most embarrassing moment as a Hound?

Junior year's season...

What will you miss most about this team?

I will miss spending time with the girls - the dinners, the bus rides, the times when we're just together. And Taylor Kelly.

What are your plans after this season?

Graduate in May then hopefully get a job doing sports media type stuff with a professional team!

What advice do you have for future Greyhound Women's Soccer players?

Don't feel privileged, be grateful. You're lucky to be where you are and to be surrounded by all these people who care for you.

Only Kellie can pull off moves like these!

Countdown to Senior Day - #1 Shae Morris

2011 Seniors

 In honor of our 9 seniors, for the next 9 days leading up to our Senior Day match-up versus Drury, there will be a new blog post everyday featuring a different senior Greyhound!

#1 Shae Morris

Position: Goalkeeper
Major: Psychology

How long have you been playing soccer?

15 years, since first grade!

Lookin' fly in 1996

What is your favorite memory from your 4 seasons as a Greyhound?

Um ... this is an unfair question because I have a lot of good memories. But the one that stands out the most to me was my shutout last year against Wisconsin Parkside.

What was your most embarrassing moment as a Hound?

I woke up late three mornings in a row the first week of preseason my freshman year and held up the team for breakfast. The captains had to run across campus and knock on my door to wake me up. Personally, I think it takes a great amount of skill to sleep through my alarm three days in a row ... but that's just me. :)

What will you miss most about this team?

Free food, free clothes, etc. JUST KIDDING! I know this sounds cliche, but I am really going to miss all the girls. This team has been like a family to me for the past four years. It will be hard to adjust to not seeing everyone all the time.

What are your plans after this season?

I plan on graduating in May with a BA in Psychology and applying to PTA school here at UIndy in the spring of 2013.

What advice do you have for future Greyhound Women's Soccer players?

Come in fit. I'm not kidding. But also remember to appreciate the time you have with your teammates and the time you have playing the sport you love. You won't get this time back.

... still lookin' fly in 2011



Crossing the Line

This video features all the Greyhound goals from the 2011 season thus far...but there are many more to come! Thank you Kiley for putting this together for us!

DOs and DON'Ts of Greyhound Roadtrips!

DOs
-DO bring your pillow pet
-DO bring you "Boo boo" (love you Stacey!)
-DO bring Blow Pops
-DO share said Blow Pops with everyone
-DO bring excellent movies, like "Rio"
-DO sit near Kellie because her mom sends cookies home on the bus
-DO wear black socks with black shoes (Shelby taught us this life lesson!)
-DO bring a snack (or 3...)
-DO sing along to "The Tiger Song" when watching "The Hangover"
-DO have deep life talks on the bus

DON'Ts
-DON'T go #2 in the bus bathroom
-DON'T bring your Zac Efron pillow (unless you want it to touch a toilet seat)
-DON'T watch channel 15
-DON'T talk to your boyfriend on the bus
-DON'T sleep with your mouth open
-DON'T leave your drink uncovered at dinner (or Shannon will leave surprises in it...)
-DON'T answer questions that Brea asks you without thinking about them first (Reese learned this the hard way)
-DON'T sit near Crump unless you love Miley Cyrus and "Party in the USA"
-DON'T forger your Dramamine (Shae and Haley!)

Can't wait to be on the road again next weekend!! :)

Meet our New Athletic Trainer - Brittany Pullen

 

Brittany giving Shae some pointers
as she does squats in the AT room  

Hometown: Franklin, IN

High School: Franklin Community HS

College: Olney Central College/Franklin College

Sport: Softball
Position: Catcher

How did you become a part of UIndy's Athletic Training staff?
In May a position opened up here at UIndy. My program director at FC let me know and I made a phone call!

What is the most exciting thing that has happened to you as an AT?
Helping Libby stop bleeding on the field at Marian last week! :)

What was your favorite memory as a softball player for Franklin?
I don't have just one memory, I have several! :) There are too many to choose from actually...The time that I spent as an athlete and all of the wonderful relationships that came from playing in college is something that I will never forget.

What is your favorite sports team, and who is your favorite athlete?
University of Arizona softball team! Go Wildcats! My favorite athlete is Cat Osterman (USA Softball pitcher)!

What is your favorite song on your iPod?
Hard question! Everlasting Light by The Black Keys.

What is your favorite food?
Pizza!

What has been your favorite part of working with women's soccer so far?
My favorite part would have to be getting to know all of my athletes! It has been very fun so far.

We Like to Move-In Move-In

Traditionally the Greyhounds replace one of their two-a-days on the Wednesday before school starts with "Freshmen Move-In Crew" and this year was no different! Here are some pictures from the morning.

The girls helping freshmen move in at Warren Hall



 Dana and Soza doing some heavy lifting



Alli and Kaitlyn helping at Cory Bretz

 

We caught Kelsey with a smile during the move  

Coach Reese even showed up to help

Good work ladies!

Pre-Preseason Fun

After a day of meetings and filling out 800 forms for the NCAA, we decided to get rid of our fitness test jitters by spending the evening at Rascal's Fun Zone in Whiteland! Our competitive attitude doesn't disappear when we leave the field ... so we had trouble following the "no bumping" rule on the race track. We're headed to bed early because PRACTICE STARTS TOMORROW!! YEAH HOUNDS!!

The girls waiting in line for GoKarts!

Our photographer was artsy ... :)

Stacey, Shelby, Crump, and Taylor posing on the mini golf course!

Bumper boats were a poor choice ...

Check back frequently for preseason updates!

Meet our New Coaches - Megan Reinhardt and Micaela Hornstein

Megan Reinhardt, Goalkeeper Coach

Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
High School: North Central High School
College: Indiana University
Position: Goalkeeper
Honors: 2008 NCAA "Sweet Sixteen"

How did you become a part of the University of Indianapolis Women’s Soccer coaching staff?
My brother is the men's GK coach.

When not coaching the Hounds, what will the fall have in store for you?
Working at Angie's List!

What was your favorite memory as a player for IU?
Beating USC, who went on to win the NCAA title that year...

What is your favorite sports team, and who is your favorite athlete?
My favorite team is the Men's German National team, and my favorite athlete is Lionel Messi.

What is your favorite song on your iPod?
Too many to name!

What is your favorite food?
Sushi.

What excites you about the 2011 season and your first year as a member of this staff?
I'm excited to coach not only at one of the highest levels of women's soccer, but also for a great institution. I'm also looking forward to grow as a coach from the staff as well as the players.

Micaela Hornstein, Assistant Coach

Hometown: Brownsburg, IN
High School: Brownsburg High School
College: Morehead State University
Position: Defender
Honors: All-Academic Commissioner's Honor Roll 2008-2010, 2009 Ole Miss Showcase Tournament Team, Ohio Valley Conference First Team 2010, 2010 Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year

How did you become a part of the University of Indianapolis Women’s Soccer coaching staff?

I wanted to stay involved with the game while continuing my education! A graduate assistant position was thankfully offered to me after speaking to the head coach about somehow getting involved.

When not coaching the Hounds, what will the fall have in store for you?

School school school when not coaching! I'll be a first year PT student at UIndy in the fall!

What was your favorite memory as a player for Morehead State?
Obviously being able to spend 4 years living and playing soccer with all of my friends, but also doing well against WVU (Big East Champs) in the NCAA tournament in my last collegiate game ever. That game also captured their record for most fans in attendance.

What is your favorite sports team, and who is your favorite athlete?

My favorite team is the Indianapolis Colts, and my favorite athletes are Gordon Hayward and Drew Storen.

What is your favorite song on your iPod?

Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO or Everyday by Dave Matthews Band.

What is your favorite food?

Papa John's cheese pizza all the way!!!

What excites you about the 2011 season and your first year as a member of this staff?
I can't wait to run them to the ground!!! Juuuust kidding. I love moving new places and trying new things. I have met a few of the girls already and am just excited to be affiliated with another great soccer program.



Graduating Greyhounds

Seniors JRowe and TZ with former head coach Geoff VanDeusen

Congratulations go out to our two seniors Jennifer Rowe and Taryn Zimmerman and our graduate assistant Courtney Zgraggen for graduating from the University of Indianapolis in May! As our own N deezy would say, these girls are "doin' real BIG things yo."

Back to the Grindstone

Sorry that it has been so long since there has been a new post! Shae and I were traveling in Greece for our spring term course, so there wasn't much time for blogging. BUT I am very excited to be back in Indy for the summer and will keep you up to date on the upcoming camps, day camp in June and ID camp in July, and our summer workouts!



The athletes on the Greece trip showing off their Steve Barrick trained muscles in Olympia,
home of the ancient Olympics :)

Check back frequently for new posts!

Congrats!

As a Greyhound, if you are running a sprint relay for fitness at the end of practice, you pray that you aren't running against Haley Miller. As much as we hate the fact that we have to give her up in the spring, we are SO proud of what she is accomplishing on the track. CONGRATS Haley on being conference track athlete of the week!! To read more about Haley and this GLVC honor, click here!

Hounds for the Cure





The Greyhounds traded in their boots for pom poms last Saturday when they spent their morning volunteering at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. As a "Cure Group," the Hounds were responsible for energizing the crowd and keeping the racers smiling and motivated throughout the race! If you passed the ladies along the route, you might have heard chants of...

See your doctor, learn your risk

Get mammograms and breast exams

Notice changes to your breasts

Start the fight by living right

I AM THE CURE!

The seniors made a pact to run (...okay...or maybe jog) the race in 2012.

 

Making a tunnel at the 1 mile marker!

Getting ready to lead cheers on stage for the survivors!



Even the zoo animals wore pink for the occasion... :)

To see more photos from the event or to learn about the race, click here!