2012 Ohio Stingrays Showcase College Coach Attendance

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Following is a list of the (93) coaches from (68) colleges and universities that attended the 2012 showcase - many thanks to the athletes and their coaches that made this possible:

1. Ashland University (OH)
Sheila Gulas - Head Coach

2. Indiana University of Pennsylvania (PA)
Bill Graham - Head Coach

3. Grand Valley State University (MI)
Dana Callihan - Assistant Coach

4. Bethany College (WV)
Jan Forsty - Head Coach
Kristen McGaughey - Assistant Coach

5. Denison University (OH)
Brian Ledford - Assistant Coach

6. Baldwin Wallace University (OH)
Gary Suanders - Assistant Coach

7. Marietta College (OH)
Jeanne Arbuckle - Head Coach
Jenn Castle - Assistant Coach

8. Robert Morris University (PA)
Craig Coleman - Head Coach
Jaci Timko - Assistant Coach

9. Bowling Green State University (OH)
Shannon Salsburg - Head Coach
Lani Shaffer - Assistant Coach
Monica Wright - Assistant Coach

10. Urbana University (OH)
Danielle Lowe - Head Coach

11. University of Mount Union (OH)
Sandy Douglas - Head Coach
Ed Vargo - Assistant Coach

12. Ohio Dominican University (OH)
Marcella Vanlandingham - Head Coach
Shannon St. Clair - Assistant Coach

13. Kent State University (OH)
Karen Linder - Head Coach
Jexx Varner - Assistant Coach

14. Ohio Wesleyan University (OH)
Cassie Cunningham - Head Coach

15. Indiana Institute of Technology (IN)
Becky Norris - Head Coach
Lloydene Searle - Assistant Coach

16. Tiffin University (OH)
Jeff Nickerson - Head Coach
Casey Hanes - Assistant Coach

17. Manhattan College (NY)
Bridget Hurlman - Assistant Coach

18. Sinclair Community College (OH)
Steve Beachler - Head Coach

19. Youngstown State University (OH)
Brian Campbell - Head Coach
Tiffany Patteson - Assistant Coach

20. Otterbein University (OH)
Christine Steines - Head Coach
Liz Allum - Assistant Coach

21. Butler University (IN)
Scott Hall - Head Coach

22. Lewis University (IL)
Sara Somogyi - Assistant Coach

23. Hillsdale College (MI)
Joe Abraham - Head Coach
Erin Porter - Assistant Coach

24. Muskingum University (OH)
Kari Hoying - Head Coach
Ashley Price - Assistant Coach

25. Saint Francis University (PA)
Kelly Miller - Assistant Coach

26. Hanover College (IN)
Megan Carlton - Head Coach

27. Ave Maria University (FL)
Tim Speakman - Head Coach
Kevin Scott - Assistant Coach

28. Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IN)
Amanda Rivera - Head Coach

29. Concord University (WV)
Alisa Tasler - Head Coach

30. Miami University (OH)
Amanda Buchholz - Assistant Coach

31. University of Akron (OH)
Julie Jones - head Coach
Julie Pratt - Assistant Coach

32. Morehead State University (KY)
Jennifer Giles - Assistant Coach

33. Ohio University (OH)
Jenna Hall - Assistant Coach

34. Kentucky Wesleyan College (KY)
Miles Mallette - Head Coach

35. Transylvania University (KY)
Kim Tackett - Head Coach
Jodi Stevens - Assistant Coach

36. Lake Erie College (OH)
Kristin Hall - Head Coach

37. Wright State University (OH)
Dave Brittingham - Assistant Coach
Dawnjene DeLong - Assistant Coach

38. Thiel College (PA)
Stephanie Smith - Assistant Coach

39. Salem International University (WV)
Steve Potts - Head Coach

40. Southern University (LA)
Mark Mattox - Head Coach

41. Mount Aloysius College (PA)
Rick Bicko - Head Coach

42. Fairmont State University (WV)
Rick Wade - Head Coach
Brad Campbell - Assistant Coach

43. Northern Kentucky University (KY)
Kathy Stewart - Head Coach
Chip Gregg - Assistant Coach

44. West Liberty University (WV)
James Bacca - Head Coach

45. University of Charleston (WV)
Ray Loeser - Head Coach

46. Alverno College (WI)
Kristin Ortman - Head Coach

47. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (IN)
Brian Shearer - Head Coach

48. Georgetown College (KY)
Thomas Thornton - Head Coach
Bryan Johnson - Assistant Coach

49. Defiance College (OH)
Jodie Holava - Head Coach
Kaycee Butt - Assistant Coach

50. Adelphi University (NY)
Betsy White - Assistant Coach

51. Trine University (IN)
Brittney Stensland - Assistant Coach
Dennis Smith - Assistant Coach

52. Chatham University (PA)
Brittany Leslie - Assistant Coach

53. Grove City College (PA)
Chelle Fuss - Head Coach

54. Valparaiso University (IN)
Katheryn Boldt - Assistant Coach

55. Indiana University (IN)
Becky Keogh - Assistant Coach

56. University of Kentucky (KY)
Rachel Lawson - Head Coach

57. Wilmington College (OH)
Beth Floyd - Head Coach
Gina Schneider - Assistant Coach

58. University of Northwestern Ohio (OH)
Tracy Coffman - Head Coach
Tom Riepenhoff - Assistant Coach

59. The Ohio State University (OH)
Kelly Schoenly - Head Coach

60. Glenville State College (WV)
Mandy Sansbury - Head Coach
Rich Sansbury - Assistant Coach

61. University of Rio Grande (OH)
Amber Bowman - Assistant Coach

62. University of Dayton (OH)
Kara LaPlaca - Head Coach

63. University of Indianapolis (IN)
Melissa Frost-Fisher - Head Coach

64. Pennsylvania State University (PA)
Robin Petrini - Head Coach

65. The College of Wooster (OH)
Bob Lance - Assistant Coach

66. Thomas More College (KY)
Lindsay Bramhall - Head Coach

67. Franklin College (IN)
Butch Zike - Assistant Coach

68. Cleveland State University (OH)
Angie Nicholson - Head Coach

Congratulations to our age group champions and finalists:

10U
Champion - Indiana Gators 01
Finalist - Lady Lasers Green

12U
Champion - Lady Lasers Purple
Finalist - Indiana Gators 99

14U
Champion - Michigan Bulldogs
Finalist - Indiana Magic Gold

16U
Champion - Ohio Ice Blue
Finalist - Team Indiana Benefiel

18U
Champion - Ohio Lasers Scarlet
Finalist - Road Runner Elite

And finally, a special shout out to JP's Lasers Scarlet team - this year was their 4th straight age group championship. That is quite a feat of consistency. JP, I'm not so sure the bucket you sit on is all that dumb!

Next year's showcase will be July 12-14, 2013.

 

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Very impressive.

At my tournament all I could get was the University of Phoenix Online.

 

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Very Nice.

 

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DeVry State :lmao:

 

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And Thank You Stingrays for one of the BEST tournaments in Ohio!:yahoo:

 

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Excellent job by the Stingrays and all involved. Tournaments just don't get any better then this one.

 

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Undoubtedly the best tourney in Ohio for getting exposure, and a relatively impressive list of colleges, but mostly D2 and smaller, a few Mid-Majors, 1 SEC, and 3 Big 10.

Food for thought...

What does this tourney need to do to bring in the heavy hitters from the SEC, Big 10, ACC, Big 12...and if we really wanted to shoot for the stars...PAC 12? Can or should anything be done with the format or selection of teams to get larger D1 schools coming to this "Showcase" event?? I have some thoughts, but I just wanted to get some dialogue going...

 

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I think getting that level of colleges to show up is an evolution and increases at a moderate trickle with occasional jumps. Several factors I see are:

- The more successful college players that come out of Ohio will cause more attention to be paid to Ohio. This is circular as more attention is paid to Ohio the more get to larger programs which in turn.... wash rinse repeat to reach whatever Ohio has to offer.

- The more organizations conduct themselves like the Lasers, the Hawks top layer, etc. the more quality college recruits are gathered on one team therefore making a more efficient recruiter visit. What this really means is these teams are able to get into the proper tourneys and do well enough to get respect and attention.

- As the above happens more players/parents/coaches start taking this all seriously and getting their players quality instruction. This allows the players with "the burn" to maximize whatever talent they have. This creates momentum and more players/parents/coaches get caught up in it.

- And so on