Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Athletics ATHLETICS AT EDINBORO UNIVERSITY EDINBORO UNIVERSITY of Pennsylvania Foster F. Diebold, President HISTORY ♦ Founded in 1857 as a private academy ♦ Previously named Edinboro Academy Edinboro Normal School, Edinboro State Teachers College, and Edinboro State Col­ lege ♦ The second normal school established in Pennsylvania and the twelfth in the U.S. ♦ Became Edinboro University of Pennsylva­ nia on July 1,1983 with the formation of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Edu­ cation CAMPUS ♦ 40 buildings on a 585-acre wooded campus with a 5-acre lake ♦ 25-acre Porreco Extension Center in nearby Erie, Pa., for classes, conferences, and special events ♦ Modern library with 500,000 bound vol­ umes and 1.5 million microform units ♦ Three state of the art mainframe computers, more than 250 microcomputers and 200 computer terminals ♦ Recreational facilities, life skills center, and nurse's station for disabled students ♦ Eight on-campus residence halls house 2,600 students ♦ Tennis courts, football stadium, weight rooms, indoor rifle range, racquetball courts, all-weather track, and olympic-size pool with diving tank Edinboro University offers 15 intercollegiate sports to fit the needs of its student athletes. Affiliations of the athletic teams include: ♦ National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I ♦ National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II ♦ Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference ♦ Eastern Wrestling League Division I Level Wrestling Division II Level Baseball Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Men's Cross Country Women's Cross Country Football Softball Men's Swimming Women's Swimming Men's Tennis Women's Tennis Men's Track Women's Track Volleyball 1 SPECIAL PROGRAMS ♦ The nation's third largest educational pro­ gram for the physically disabled including services for the hearing impaired, the visually impaired, and the learning disabled ♦ International education program for the exchange of faculty and students ♦ Honors program for academically gifted students ♦ Internships and field experiences which integrate academic pursuits with on-site "real world" work situations and personal relationships FACULTY ♦ 370 full- and part-time faculty ♦ More than two-thirds have earned doctor­ ates or the highest degree in their field ♦ 19:1 student/faculty ratio ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ♦ 100 associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in 22 departments: Art Biology and Health Services Business Admin, and Economics Chemistry Educational Services Elementary Education English and Theatre Arts Foreign Languages Geosciences Health and Physical Education History Mathematics and Computer Science Military Science Music Nursing Philosophy Physics and Technology Political Science Psychology and Counseling Sociology/ Anthropology/Social Work Special Education and School Psychology Speech Communication 2 Since his appointment as President of Edinboro University of Penn­ sylvania on August 1,1979, Foster F. Diebold has initiated a wide variety of policies and programs designed to complement his desire for an increased level of excellence and quality in higher education. Noted for his extensive experience in the field of education manage­ ment, President Diebold previously served as president of the Universi­ ty of Alaska Statewide System. His principal fields of professional interest include ethical issues in higher education, higher education management, budget development and fiscal control, legislative affairs, personnel management and collective bargaining, and international edu­ cation. A native of Orange, New Jersey, President Diebold served as presi­ dent of the University of Alaska from 1977 to 1979. Prior to that, he was executive secretary to the Board of Regents and special assistant to the president of the University of Alaska Statewide System. From 1969 to 1976, he was director of the Division of College Development and Plan­ ning at Kean College in New Jersey; and from 1965 to 1969, he was assis­ tant superintendent of the Neptune Township Public Schools in New Jersey. A graduate of Monmouth College, President Diebold holds a bache­ lor of science in education and a master of arts in educational adminis­ tration from Seton Hall University. He has met course requirements for his doctorate in education at Rutgers University and is currently enrolled in the Ph.D. program in higher education at the University of Pittsburgh. Active in the community, the President serves on the Board of Direct tors of the United Way of Erie County, the Board of Corporators of the St. Vincent Foundation for Health and Human Services, and the Adviso­ ry Board of the McMannis Educational Trust Fund. President Diebold is also a member of the Hamot Medical Center Board of Corporators, the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Corporation Scholarship Review Committee, and the Marine Bank Advisory Board. 3 Athletic Director Jim McDonald ATHLETIC FACILITIES Edinboro University's athletic program was placed under the leader­ ship of Jim McDonald in July 1981. He has been at Edinboro since 1962 and for 12 years served as the Eighting Scot basketball coach (1962-1975) and never experienced a losing season while his teams compiled an impressive 181-89 record. During that span, his cagers won four Western Division Pennsylvania Conference crowns, the PC state championship, and two District 18 titles that resulted in trips to the NAIA national tour­ nament. His teams set 27 University records and made 19 post-season appearances while four of his players were named All-Americans. Prior to accepting his position at Edinboro, McDonald served as assistant basketball coach in Erie, Pa. He is a 1956 graduate of Bridge­ port High School (West Virginia). In 1960 he received a degree in chem­ istry and physical education from West Virginia Wesleyan College. He also holds a master's degree in health from the University of Buffalo. McDonald was selected Area Eight Coach of the Year in 1966 by the eastern seaboard coaches and that same year was honored as one of the top ten finalists in the Coach of the Year national poll. McDonald's hon­ ors also include selection to the West Virginia All-Time College Basket­ ball Team and membership in the West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. Through his efforts, more than 2.6 million dollars has been raised during the past five years to assist Edinboro's men and women athletes who compete in intercollegiate sports at Edinboro. McDonald also intro­ duced Edinboro's Hall of Fame program which has evolved into an annual event to honor present and past athletes. As a resident of Edinboro, McDonald has a record of extensive com­ munity involvement. He was Little League Baseball director for four years and also held a four-year post as a member of the General McLane School Board. He and his wife, Mary Lou, have three sons - Mark, Mike and Matthew. 4 Edinboro University offers first-class facilities for the student athlete. McComb Fieldhouse ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Home of the Fighting Scot wrestling, men's basketball, women's basketball, and volley­ ball teams 4,000-seat gymnasium Basketball courts Volleyball courts Olympic-size swimming pool and diving area Extensive weight room facilities with universal and free weights Newly constructed training facility, con­ sidered one of the best in Pennsylvania Racquetball courts Sauna Locker rooms Sox Harrison Stadium ♦ Recently constructed six-lane, 400-meter track designed to meet NCAA requirements ♦ Host site for National Wheelchair Games in 1985 and 1988 Crawford Gymnasium ♦ ♦ ♦ Basketball courts Volleyball courts Site of intramural games Outdoor tennis courts Outdoor basketball courts Newly modernized baseball field with dugouts and enclosed fence 5 ♦ Scholarship aid available ♦ Scholarship aid available ♦ Compete in the PSAC Western Division ♦ Compete in the PSAC Western Division ♦ Currently playing a 16-game fall schedule ♦ Won nine PSAC Western Division titles and one state championship ♦ 52-game spring schedule, including southern tour and conference play ♦ Participated in the NCAA Division II national tournament ♦ Participated in the NAIA national tournament four times ♦ Newly constructed baseball field, including dugouts and complete fence enclosure ♦ Captured four district titles as an NAIA affiliate ♦ Young and improving Division II program ♦ Eight All-Americans and numerous all-state and all-district players ♦ ♦ Averaged 15 wins per season over the past 20 years Compete against strong Division II opponents and schedule includes games against Division I, III and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics opponents ♦ Roster accommodates 30 players ♦ Member of one of the largest NCAA Division II conferences in the country For additional information, contact: John Radovich Baseball Coach Edinboro University of Pa. Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2876 6 ♦ Home games are played in the 4,000-seat McComb Fieldhouse, built in 1970 For more information, contact: Greg Walcavich Head Basketball Coach Edinboro University of Pa. Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2248 7 ♦ Scholarship aid available ♦ Scholarship aid available ♦ Compete in the PSAC Western Division ♦ Both men and women compete in the PSAC ♦ Play 26-game regular season schedule ♦ Cross country course is located on campus ♦ Play Division I opponents ♦ Teams participate in both dual meets and invitationals ♦ Host annual tournament during the first week of December ♦ Host annual Northwest Pa. Invitational meet ♦ Academic excellence is stressed - 95% graduation rate over the past five years ♦ Men's team has captured three NCAA Division II national champi­ onships ♦ Home games played in the 4,000-seat McComb Fieldhouse ♦ Men's program also won a pair of NAIA national titles in the mid70s ♦ Numerous all-conference players recognized for outstanding perfor­ mances ♦ Men's program has produced 19 individual All-Americans ♦ ♦ Ranked in the top 20 for nearly 20 consecutive seasons Team ranked as high as 15th in NCAA Division II in late 1980's ♦ Expert coaching For additional information, contact: Stan Swank Women's Basketball Coach Edinboro University of Pa. Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2238 8 ^ t 1 ♦ Women's program captured their first-ever PSAC championship in 1988 For more information contact: Doug Watts Cross Country Coach Edinboro University of Pa. Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2877 9 ♦ Scholarship aid available ♦ Scholarship aid available ♦ Compete in the PSAC Western Division ♦ Compete in the PSAC Western Division ♦ One of the most successful Division II programs in the country over the past ten years ♦ Play 30-game schedule during the spring season ♦ Majority of schedule against Division 11 opponents ♦ Play all home games in Sox Harrison Stadium ♦ Placed two players in the National Football League ♦ Four players named first-team All-American ♦ Numerous players have been named to the PSAC all-conference team ♦ ♦ Play against Division I opponents such as Youngstown State, Nia­ gara, Canisius ♦ Consistently made the PSAC playoffs over the past few years, as one of the four best teams in the state ♦ Approximately 25 players each spring season 10-game schedule consisting of NCAA Division I-AA and II squads ♦ One of the most respected football programs in Pennsylvania _________ _________________________ For more information, contact: Tom Hollman Head Football Coach Edinboro University of Pa. Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2568 or 2749 10 For more information, contact: Dan Gierlak Softball Coach Edinboro University of Pa. Edinboro, PA 16444 (814)732-2568 11 Swimming T ♦ Scholarship aid available ♦ Scholarship aid available ♦ Both men's and women's programs compete in the PSAC ♦ Both men's and women's programs compete in the PSAC ♦ Squads swim in dual meet competition, as well as invitationals ♦ Women play full 12-match schedule in the fall ♦ Regarded as one of the best Division II swimming conferences in the country ♦ Men play full 15-match schedule in the spring ♦ Men also play 5-match slate in the fall ♦ All home meets are held in the olympic-size swimming pool located in McComb Fieldhouse ♦ Teams enjoy the use of eight outdoor courts on campus ♦ Swimmers train in Florida during the Christmas break ♦ Opponents include area colleges, and squads make southern trips ♦ Pool equipped with a one-meter and a three-meter board ♦ Compete in the PSAC championships each season ♦ Individual swimmers have qualified for the NCAA national tourna­ ment ♦ Full squads combined total nearly 60 swimmers For more information, contact: Paul Stamm Swimming and Diving Coach Edinboro University of Pa. Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2471 12 For additional information, contact: Tim Brueggeman Men's and Women's Tennis Coach Edinboro University of Pa. Edinboro, PA 16444 1 (814) 732-2584 13 Women's Volleyball ♦ Scholarship aid available ♦ ^ Both men's and women's programs compete in the PSAC ♦ Running programs have had great success and tradition at Edinboro ♦ Team works out on newly constructed surface at Sox Harrison Stadi­ um ♦ Season begins in January with indoor competition and runs through the spring ♦ Compete in dual meets and invitationals ♦ Run at prestigious relays such as the Penn and Dogwood ♦ Annually take runners to the national meet on the Division II level ♦ Over 20 men have achieved All-American status ♦ Scholarship aid available ♦ Compete in the PSAC Western Division ♦ Play nearly a 40-match schedule during the fall term ♦ Team returns to school early for fall camp ♦ Home matches are played in McComb Fieldhouse ♦ Compete in invitationals as well as an annual six-team tournament ♦ Play Division I and Division II opponents ♦ Annually compete in the PSAC East/West Division championships ♦ Competed in the PSAC playoffs three consecutive years in the late 1980s ♦ Athletes will be trained to compete for individual potential in their chosen event For additional information, contact: Doug Watts Men's and Women’s Track Coach Edinboro University of Pa. Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2877 14 For additional information, contact: Glen Conley Women's Volleyball Coach Edinboro University of Pa. Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2584 15 ATHLETIC TRAINING FACILITY Wrestling ♦ The Edinboro University athletic training facility is under the direc­ tion of head athletic trainer George Roberts. A member of the 1984 Olympic medical team, Roberts brings extensive knowledge and exper­ tise to the field of sports medicine. Edinboro University recently constructed a new training room facihty in the basement of McComb Fieldhouse to better accommodate the needs of the student athletes. Care for the athletes is a top priority to the entire athletic training staff. The on-duty staff consists of two to three certified athletic trainers and a capable student staff numbering nearly Scholarship aid available ♦ Compete on the NCAA Division I level and PSAC 20. ♦ Member of the prestigious Eastern Wrestling League ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Dual meet competition regularly includes Iowa, Iowa State, Penn State and Clarion University ♦ Finished runner-up in Division II in 1986 ♦ Finished in the top ten, 7th and 8th, in their first two seasons in Divi­ sion I ♦ Numerous state and eastern regional individual championships ♦ Won the state team title and consecutive eastern regional titles The training room is equipped with: Hydrafitness gym Flowtron compression machines Parabath Intelect Model 700 muscle stimulation/ultrasound machine Four whirlpools Physician's examination room Fitron exercise bicycles Four-tier taping bench Hydroculator (hot packs) Ice machine ♦ Annually wrestlers achieve All-American status ♦ Team assisted by Olympic gold medalist Bruce Baumgartner ♦ Crowned first-ever individual national champion in 1989 * For additional information, contact: Mike DeAnna Head Wrestling Coach Fdinboro University of Pa. Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2853 16 New four-tier taping bench Contents I Edinboro University of Pennsylvania....................... 1 President Foster F. Diebold...................................... 3 Athletic Director Jim McDonald............................... 4 Athletic Facilities......................................................5 Men's Sports Baseball.............................................................. 6 Basketball........................................................... 7 Cross Country.................................................... 9 Football............................................................ 10 Swimming.........................................................12 Tennis............................................................... 13 Track.................................................................14 Wrestling.......................................................... 16 Women's Sports Basketball........................................................... 8 Cross Country.................................................... 9 Softball.............................................................. 11 Swimming.........................................................12 Tennis............................................................... 13 Track.................................................................14 Volleyball..........................................................15 Training Facility.................................................... IBC Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is a member of the State System of Higher Education