Bohler Gym The best in the Pac-10

W A s H i N G t O N s t A t e u N i V e r s i t Y

bohler

athletic

complex

Bohler Gym Facts

• Home to Cougar Athletics since 1928.

• The only facility solely dedicated to volleyball in the

Pacific-10 Conference.

• Dominating home court advantage as fans are virtually on

top of the action.

• Cougars enjoy tremendous fan support from the University

and the Pullman communities.

“Volleyball specific gyms are the future and bohler Gym

is a testament to the commitment Washington State

University has made to Women’s Volleyball and to the

growth of our sport.”

Volleyball Magazine

, May 2003

“Bohler Gym is a testament to the commitment that

Washington State has made to Cougar Volleyball. It

is without a doubt one of the premier volleyball only

facilities in the nation.”

—WSU Head Coach Brian Heffernan

Bohler Gym

The best in the Pac-10

W A s H i N G t O N s t A t e u N i V e r s i t Y

cougar

locker

room

“Our locker room is newly renovated to provide a

space for our students to start and end their day

in which they can take pride. Whether in between

classes or preparing themselves mentally and

physically for practice or competition, the locker

room is a home for Cougar Volleyball.”

W A s H i N G t O N s t A t e u N i V e r s i t Y

wsu

athletic

facilities

GOLF

WSU Golf Course

greatness in all of our athletic facilities. Bohler Gym provides us with our very own volleyball facility for training and competition. The Cougar Mania Weight Room offers a state-of-the-art training facility of all of our athletes. Upcoming changes have the campus buzzing in anticipation as the Martin Football Stadium will be undergoing a major transformation, the new Rex Davis Tennis facility, and an 18-hole championship golf course that when finished will be among the nation’s elite campus courses.”

—WSU Head Coach Brian Heffernan

W A s H i N G t O N s t A t e u N i V e r s i t Y

student

recreation

center

The Student Recreation Center contains 150,000

square feet of fun! It includes seven gymnasiums, a

four-lane indoor track, 17,000 square feet of fitness

training, a five-lane lap pool, leisure spa, climbing

wall, three multi-purpose rooms (mind/body fitness

classes), four racquetball courts, a wellness center,

fireplace lounge, SRC “backyard” which includes four

basketball courts, four sand volleyball courts and a

full low-to-high ropes challenge course - all under

lights for warm summer and fall evenings.

W A s H i N G t O N s t A t e u N i V e r s i t Y

strength

and

conditioning

W A s H i N G t O N s t A t e u N i V e r s i t Y

strength

and

conditioning

“The goal for the weight room is simple: out-work and

out-prepare our opponents. Over the past two years our

team has distinguished itself as one of the hardest working

teams in the Cougar Mania weight room. The strength

staff is passionate and committed to helping our athletes

become the very best through sport specific training. If you

can’t get it done in here-it can’t be done.”

—WSU Head Coach Brian Heffernan

WILLIE JUDE

Strength and

W A s H i N G t O N s t A t e u N i V e r s i t Y

athletic

medicine

BARB RUSSELL

Certified Athletic Trainer

training staff.

• Earned Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University (1990).

• Received her Master of Science from BYU (1995).

• Served as a graduate assistant trainer at BYU for two years. • Head trainer and instructor at Brigham Young University

- Hawaii for one year.

• Worked at Utah Valley Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine in Provo, and at Physical & Sports Therapy in Payson, Utah.

• Six years as co-head athletic trainer and instructor at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

• Earned a National Athletic Trainers’ Association Clinical Instructor Educator certification in 2002; member of NATA since 1989.

• Had two “pearls” published in The Physician and Sports medicine (December 2000, and February 2001).

• In addition to volleyball, serves as the certified athletic trainer for Cougar tennis team.

“It’s an exciting opportunity to work with

Women’s Volleyball at WSU and be able

to see them grow and develop not only as

players and a team, but as individuals.”

—Barb Russell

W A s H i N G t O N s t A t e u N i V e r s i t Y

athletic

medicine

“We are fortunate to have an experienced

and knowledgeable trainer. Barb works

hard to keep the students healthy and on

the court while maintaining their best

interests.”

—WSU Head Coach Brian Heffernan

• Ten certified Athletic Trainers.

• More than 30 student assistants

majoring in athletic training.

• Three on-site sports medicine

team physicians.

Prevention of athletic injuries is the

number on goal of WSU’s athletic

medicine staff, along with care and

rehabilitation. When injuries do occur,

the Cougar staff provides the very

best in care and use of

state-of-the-art equipment to return the

student-athlete to 100 percent recovery.

“There is no cut that

cannot be bandaged. No

bruise that will not heal.

No muscle that can’t

be iced. Nothing will

ever hold me back from

achieving my dreams for

this team.”

—Brittany Johnson

W A s H i N G t O N s t A t e u N i V e r s i t Y

pac-

10

conference

The Pac-10 Conference

The Conference of Champions

Washington State University offers student-athletes the opportunity to compete

at the highest level in the country and attend a well-respected university with

an excellent variety of majors to choose from. Cougar athletics has a strong

tradition in the Pacific-10 Conference. The WSU volleyball program has

consistently taken on the best in the nation, accumulating wins over top-ranked

teams in the conference and the nation. The team is once again on the hunt

to move up the ladder in the Pac-10 and in the nation under fourth-year Head

Coach Brian Heffernan.

Overall, the Pac-10 has captured 13 of the 26 NCAA Division I titles awarded,

including 11 of the last 17. In 20 of the past 26 NCAA Championships, a Pac-10

team has finished no lower than second place.

Ratings Percentage Index or RPI is used in Division I athletics to determine

strength of schedule. RPI is calculated by the NCAA using a team’s overall win/

loss record, along with its opponent’s win/loss record. As a conference, the

Pac-10 has earned the highest RPI rating in four of the last five years. Without

a doubt, the Pac-10 is the toughest conference in the country for women’s

volleyball.

see how the pac-10 ranks among other volleyball conference in nation!

Conference Qualifiers 2006 Win % RKPI*

Pac-10

.627

.589

Big Ten

.621

.583

Big 12

.593

.581

West Coast

.560

.557

Southeastern

.573

.553

Big West

.516

.536

Mountain West

.539

.530

Western Athletic

.491

.521

Atlantic Coast

.520

.521

Missouri Valley

.505

.515

2006 NCAA Elite Eight Teams

Pac-10

3

Big 12

2

Big 10

2

Western Athletic 1

2006 NCAA Final Four Teams

Pac-10

3

Big 12

1

*RKPI is the Rich Kern Percentage Index, a simulation of the NCAA Ratings Percentage Index (RPI) that is one of many tools used by the NCAA Selection Committee in deciding which teams are invited to the championship tournament in December.

W A s H i N G t O N s t A t e u N i V e r s i t Y

ncaa

championships

history

Year Event

Results

11

NCAA First Round

New Mexico def. WSU 3-1, at Albuquerque, NM

1

NCAA First Round

WSU def. San Diego 3-1, at Pullman, Wash.

NCAA Second Round

BYU def. WSU 3-0, at Provo, Utah

1

NCAA First Round

New Mexico def. WSU 3-2, at Albuquerque, NM

15

NCAA Second Round

Oral Roberts def. WSU 3-0, at Pullman, Wash.

1

NCAA Second Round

WSU def. Kansas State 3-1, at Pullman, Wash.

NCAA Pacific Regional Semifinals

WSU def. Loyola Marymount 3-1, at Stanford, Calif.

NCAA Pacific Regional Final

Stanford def. WSU 3-0, at Stanford, Calif.

17

NCAA First Round

WSU def. Lehigh 3-0, at Pullman, Wash.

NCAA Second Round

WSU def. Colorado State 3-1, at Pullman, Wash.

NCAA Central Regional Semifinals Florida def. WSU 3-0, at Madison, Wis.

000

NCAA First Round

WSU def. Tennessee 3-0, at University Park, Penn.

NCAA Second Round

Penn State def. WSU 3-1, at University Park, Penn.

001

NCAA First Round

Hawaii def. WSU 3-0, at Pullman, Wash.

00

NCAA First Round

WSU def. Oral Roberts 3-0, at Manhattan, Kansas

NCAA Second Round

WSU def. Kansas State 3-1, at Manhattan, Kansas

NCAA East Regional Semifinals

WSU def. Northern Iowa 3-0, at Gainesville, Florida

NCAA East Regional Final

Florida def. WSU 3-1, at Gainesville, Florida

“The team is only as strong

as its players. So we all need

to push each other to be better

in order for our team to reach

our goals.”

W A s H i N G t O N s t A t e u N i V e r s i t Y

scouting

report

WSU Scouting Report

World Class. Face to Face.

I.

Nationally-renowned academic programs

Explore a wide range of outstanding programs, with a number of

them ranked the best in the nation.

II.

Faculty care about your success

Leading experts help you grasp new ideas and engage you in

intellectual challenges.

III.

Undergraduates do cutting-edge research

You work with world-class professors to solve research challenges

instead of listening to lectures.

IV.

Better career preparation

Real world action enriches your

classroom learning to create career

success after graduation.

V.

An empowering community and

leadership opportunities

Faculty and friends help you face challenges;

advisors guide you toward the best path to

achieve your academic goals.

VI. An ideal place to live and learn

You’ll thrive in an easy-going, eclectic

college community that truly values its

university, students and student-athletes.

W A s H i N G t O N s t A t e u N i V e r s i t Y

scouting

report

Academic Majors

• Over 250 fields of study • 70 master’s degree programs • 44 doctoral degree programs

Academics

• Student-athlete cumulative grade point average: 3.02

• Freshman student-athlete cumulative grade point average: 3.12

• Female student-athlete cumulative grade point average: 3.28

Why WSU?

Student-athletes create a resume, beginning their freshman year, and revise it throughout their undergraduate years, under the guidance of our support staff, culminating in the resume being published in an exclusive, professionally-bound portfolio sent to thousands of businesses across the country.

• Honors College

offers enriched

classes with an emphasis on

critical analysis, problem solving

and active learning.

• Study Abroad -

WSU offers 100

education abroad programs in

70 different countries around

the world.

• Over 500 real-world internships

and clinical opportunities.

• Hands-on undergraduate

research opportunities in

laboratories, studios, libraries

and field sites.

• If you are interested in the

medical, dental, optometric or

other health careers, register

upon enrollment at WSU in the

intensive pre-health advising

program.

W A s H i N G t O N s t A t e u N i V e r s i t Y

student-athlete

development

“Our Student-Athlete Development unit initiates support for academic and personal success, during on-campus recruiting visits with prospective student-athletes, and continues providing support and services until student-athletes graduate from WSU. Our student-athlete development staff is committed to developing and implementing comprehensive and effective programs to assist student-athletes in identifying and meeting their academic and career goals leading to graduation and career development. We take a “life skills” approach when assisting student-athletes with class selection, major selection, graduation planning, career development, time management, goal setting, study skills, and learning strategies.

Our focus is the student-athlete and personal development. We reinforce the value of maximizing the educational and career opportunities at WSU. And, most importantly, our staff emphasizes the importance of student-athletes taking personal responsibility and ownership in developing their academic and career plans. Our 92 percent graduation rate for those seniors who have exhausted their eligibility (over the past 10 years) reflects our consistent commitment to academic success while striking a balance between academics and athletics.”

Pam Bradetich

Senior Associate Director of Athletics Student-Athlete Development

Student Athlete

Development

Student-Athlete Development Staff (left to right):

Andy Dephtereos, Anna Plemons, Allen Thompson, Pippa Pierce, Wanda Tennant, Chris Cook, Thad Hathaway, Cynthia Prieto, and Danny Gourley.

cynthia prieto

Volleyball Academic Counselor

“As the volleyball team Academic Counselor, I provide

comprehensive academic and career counseling to assist

student-athletes in identifying and meeting their academic goals leading

to graduation and career development. The best part of my role is

building relationships with each student-athlete and experiencing

her academic and personal success!”

Volleyball Academic Counselor, Cynthia Prieto

W A s H i N G t O N s t A t e u N i V e r s i t Y

student-athlete

development

Academic services

• New Student-Athlete Orientation

• General Academic Counseling

• Learning Assessment

• Individual And Group Tutoring

• Assistance With Team Travel

• Writing And Math Assistance

• Graduation Planning

• Computer Lab with internet and

library access

• Priority Registration

• Summer School and Degree

Comple-tion Financial Aid Programs

career development

• Junior and Senior Planning Meetings

• Etiquette Dinner

• Access To SIGI Web site For Career

Exploration

• Career Fairs and Workshops

• Interview Skills And Workshops

• Job Search Strategies

• Professional Development Portfolio

• Senior Folder

• Alumni Connections

• Resume Development

personal development

• New Student-Athlete Seminar

• Community Outreach – Team CARE

• P.R.O.W.L. Resource And Referral

Center

• NCAA Lifeskills Materials And

Resources

• Career Resources

www.athletics.wsu.edu/arc

Brittany Johnson visits the academic fair in the lobby of Bohler Athletic Complex.

Andy dephtereos

W A s H i N G t O N s t A t e u N i V e r s i t Y

academic

achievements

Academic success has been a mainstay of the Cougar volleyball program. During the 2006 season, Brittany Johnson was one

of seven women selected to the Pacific-10 Conference All-Academic Volleyball First Team and Stephanie Weishaar was named

to the honorable mention team.

In the past seven years, Washington State University has placed 21 student-athletes on the Pac-10 All-Academic

Volleyball Teams.

Academic All-America® Teams as selected by CoSIDA

The Academic All-America teams program was created in 1952 by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) to honor college athletes who excel in not just sports but also in academics.

cosidA district Viii Academic All-America

2006 Brittany Johnson, third team 2003 Zanda Bautre, third team 1998 Jennifer Stinson, first team 1997 Jennifer Stinson, second team

Shannon Wyckoff, second team 1996 Shannon Wyckoff, second team 1995 Shannon Wyckoff, first team

Jennifer Stinson Shannon Wyckoff

Pacific-10 All-Academic Teams

Stephanie Weishar, honorable mention 2005 Gwen Davis, first team

2004 Megan Camp, first team Alison Billingsley, second team 2003 Zanda Bautre, second team 2002 Adrian Hankoff, honorable mention

Holly Harris, honorable mention Kortney Jamtaas, honorable mention Chelsie Schafer, honorable mention 2001 Zanda Bautre, honorable mention

Melissa Boyle, honorable mention Adrian Hankoff, honorable mention Holly Harris, honorable mention Kortney Jamtaas, honorable mention Chelsie Schafer, honorable mention 2000 Melissa Boyle, second team

Holly Harris, honorable mention Kortney Jamtaas, honorable mention Trina Kightlinger, honorable mention Chelsie Schafer, honorable mention 1998 Jennifer Stinson, first team

Samantha Spink, first team Kim Kleven, second team Wendy Rouse, second team

Lucie Vratnickova, honorable mention 1997 Wendy Rouse, second team

Jennifer Stinson, second team Shannon Wyckoff, second team Stephanie Papke, honorable mention 1996 Stephanie Papke, first team

Jennifer Stinson, second team Wendy Rouse, second team

Shannon Wyckoff, honorable mention 1995 Shannon Wyckoff, first team

Stephanie Papke, second team 1993 Stacy Hoffman, second team 1992 Corey Bergey, honorable mention 1991 Carrie Couturier, first team

Zanda Bautre Brittany Johnson Brittany Johnson Stephanie Weishaar