1982 Yearbook
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1982 Yearbook
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VOLLEYBALL
Under the leadership of first year
coach Cheryl Smith, an Ambrose
alumnus, the woman's volleyball
team finished 20-0 in regular season
dual matches. Including tournament
play, their record was 26-10. The
team was rated 15th in the nation in
Division 2.
With this record, the team moved
into Regionals, at Northwest Missouri State, where they did well.
When asked what was responsible
for the team's success, the coach
quoted such factors as a new offense,
the good physical shape of the team
(they are on a weight program),
team discipline, and their tough
schedule. It was a confidence booster for the team. Also, I expected a lot
more out of them. Each girl knew
they were contributing something —
it's a team effort. And they're a real
dedicated team," stated the coach
with pride.
This was Cheryl Smith's first year
coaching at St. Ambrose College.
She previously coached for two years
at Mary crest College. When asked
what the high points of her first year
at Ambrose were, she said, "I've
been able to motivate this team more
than any other team — it is the hardest working team I have ever had. I
can get the maximum out of each
player. Also, winning the Simpson
Invitational and our 20-0 regular
season were highlights."
According to the coach, the worst
disappointment of the year was losing to Marycest, a team they had
beat once before. Factors for this
loss were emotional letdown, the loss
of a player with a sprained ankle,
Barb Bahnsen, and the unfamiliar
positions the team was forced to play
as a result.
Barb recovered from her injury
quickly, while Penny Draper, another teammate, was out for the rest
of the season with a knee injury.
Assisting the coach were Jeff Gobble, and the team captains, Lynda
Talley and Karma Dalton. Lynda
and Karma, along with Barb Bahnsen, were the leading spikers for the
team. Running the offense were two
setters, Janet Mclntyre and Teresa
Coe. The most improved players
were Kristin Walrod and Janet Mo-
litor. The Coach also named Sandra
Fahrenkrug as her most consistent
player.
Under the leadership of first year
coach Cheryl Smith, an Ambrose
alumnus, the woman's volleyball
team finished 20-0 in regular season
dual matches. Including tournament
play, their record was 26-10. The
team was rated 15th in the nation in
Division 2.
With this record, the team moved
into Regionals, at Northwest Missouri State, where they did well.
When asked what was responsible
for the team's success, the coach
quoted such factors as a new offense,
the good physical shape of the team
(they are on a weight program),
team discipline, and their tough
schedule. It was a confidence booster for the team. Also, I expected a lot
more out of them. Each girl knew
they were contributing something —
it's a team effort. And they're a real
dedicated team," stated the coach
with pride.
This was Cheryl Smith's first year
coaching at St. Ambrose College.
She previously coached for two years
at Mary crest College. When asked
what the high points of her first year
at Ambrose were, she said, "I've
been able to motivate this team more
than any other team — it is the hardest working team I have ever had. I
can get the maximum out of each
player. Also, winning the Simpson
Invitational and our 20-0 regular
season were highlights."
According to the coach, the worst
disappointment of the year was losing to Marycest, a team they had
beat once before. Factors for this
loss were emotional letdown, the loss
of a player with a sprained ankle,
Barb Bahnsen, and the unfamiliar
positions the team was forced to play
as a result.
Barb recovered from her injury
quickly, while Penny Draper, another teammate, was out for the rest
of the season with a knee injury.
Assisting the coach were Jeff Gobble, and the team captains, Lynda
Talley and Karma Dalton. Lynda
and Karma, along with Barb Bahnsen, were the leading spikers for the
team. Running the offense were two
setters, Janet Mclntyre and Teresa
Coe. The most improved players
were Kristin Walrod and Janet Mo-
litor. The Coach also named Sandra
Fahrenkrug as her most consistent
player.
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St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA 52803
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