Program - Macomb Community College
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Program - Macomb Community College
www.macomb.edu/athletics Hello and Welcome to Macomb Community College! What an incredible time to be a Macomb Community College Monarch! Macomb offers a well-rounded athletic program that benefits both students and the community it serves. We’re a proud member of the National Junior College Athletic Association, Region XII, as well as the Michigan Community College Athletic Association, where competition includes cross country, basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball. With another academic year concluded, it’s time to celebrate our on-the-field and off-the-field success. Our men’s cross country team placed third at regionals and produced four national qualifiers, while our women’s cross country team finished fourth at regionals and totaled seven national qualifiers. The men also set school records in the Indoor DMR and Outdoor 3200 relay. Our women’s and men’s basketball teams placed third and fourth, respectively, in the conference, and both reached the district tournament finals. Our softball team finished fourth in the conference and qualified for the district tournament, while our baseball team ended the season with wins in seven of its last eight games. Our volleyball team had four players receive end-of-year honors in the conference. Through the years, hundreds of our athletes have earned All-American honors and several hundred more have been honored by the NJCAA, Region XII and MCCAA. But there’s much more. Student athletes at Macomb realize it’s a privilege and a responsibility to participate in our athletic program. This responsibility places the student athlete in a year-round model citizenship role, where behavior and character count. We expect our student athletes to hold themselves to higher standards and to serve as leaders amongst their peers. For the second year in a row, we had three students achieve Scholar Athlete of the Year status (4.0 GPA). This is also the 19th consecutive season in which our student-athletes have held a higher GPA than the average Macomb student. We have a continuing commitment to excellence from our administration, our coaches, our support staff and, most importantly, our student athletes. We promote self-respect, as well as respect for others and for the diversity of all people. Discipline, teamwork, leadership, loyalty, cooperation and mutual respect are just a few of the character traits we instill at all times which helps prepare our student-athletes to succeed in life. That’s far more important than wins or losses. Some of the names and faces may change, but our commitment to inspire champions on and off the field today so they’re prepared to become leaders for tomorrow never will. An integral part of our future is to create and maintain ongoing relationships with all of our alumni as they will always be part of the Macomb Monarch family. We’d like to invite you to come watch us compete. We promise you that we will make you proud. Go Monarchs! Randall Nelson, Ed.S. Manager, Intercollegiate Athletics MONARCHS Athletic Department Mission Statement The goal of the Macomb Community College Athletic Department is to provide educational and life-enriching experiences to our student-athletes by instilling the drive towards commitment, excellence, dedication and perseverance both on and off the playing field. www.macomb.edu/athletics www.macomb.edu/athletics Macomb Coaching Staff Women’s Volleyball Irick Gardner, Head Coach [email protected] Jill M. Thomas-Little, Vice President of Student Services 586.445.7300 ext.3673 Sandi Lynch, Assistant Coach Nicole Sidge, Assistant Coach Kim Renas, Head Coach [email protected] 586.445.7300 ext.3548 Das Campbell, Assistant Coach Stacey Renas, Assistant Coach Louisa Coppola, Assistant Coach David Munafo, Assistant Coach Women’s Basketball Jay Ritchie, Head Coach [email protected] 586.445.7300 ext.3551 Al Poynter, Assistant Coach Shannon Valicevic, Assistant Coach Jim Twigg, Head Coach [email protected] 586.445.7579 Wendy Kohlmann, Manager, Student and Community Services [email protected] 586.445.7579 Jason Nitecki, Athletic Coordinator [email protected] 586.445.7346 Kathy Rychwalski, Clerical Support [email protected] 586.445.7512 Charles Pleiness, Sports Information Coordinator 586.445.7514 [email protected] Kari Ewalt, Athletic Trainer [email protected] Al Diver, Assistant Coach Men’s Basketball Geary M. Maiuri, Dean of Student and Community Services [email protected] Randall Nelson, Manager, Intercollegiate Athletics 586.445.7119 [email protected] Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Administration 586.445.7208 586.445.7300 ext.3550 Chris Shepard, Assistant Coach Women’s Softball Vince Alessandrini, Head Coach [email protected] 586.445.7300 ext.3552 Cathie Oliver, Assistant Coach Jim Beard, Assistant Coach Men’s Baseball Cliff Howe, Head Coach [email protected] 586.445.7300 ext.3543 Joe Small, Assistant Coach Tom Waelchli, Assistant Coach Gregory Stauffer, Assistant Coach www.macomb.edu/athletics 1 2016–17 Volleyball MONA (Back row, left to right): Skye Willer, Rachael Czarnecki, Emalie Lewis, Maddie Czopek, Timesha Wilson (Middle row, left to right): Assistant Coach Sandi Lynch, Head Coach Irick Gardner, Assistant Coach Nicole Sidge (Front row, left to right): Shelby Pullins, Alyssa Lee, Megan Underwood, Rebecca Dorey, Hayley Oles, Kendra Wheeler 2 www.macomb.edu/athletics 2016–17 Coaching Staff IRICK GARDNER—HEAD COACH Highlights Coaching Resume Head Coach Irick Gardner enters his first season at Macomb Community College. Gardner began coaching in the '80s as an assistant coach while still in high school at Detroit Northern, during his junior and senior years. As head coach at Redford Bishop Borgess High School, he won a division title. Gardner was also a volunteer assistant coach at Wayne State University for a season. He then landed at Kentucky State University as an assistant coach for two seasons, helping lead the team to its first conference title. Gardner returned to Michigan and spent four seasons as the head coach at Southfield High School. He also spent two seasons coaching at Concordia University. He then took over at Bloomfield Hills Marian High School where his teams won two Class A state titles and reached the state semifinals five out of his eight seasons. He was named the Class A Coach of the Year twice and named All-Region Coach of the Year four times. Personal Information Gardner has been married to Amy for 16 years. They have two daughters, three-year-old Kaelyn and one-year-old McKenna. Gardner learned at an early age about coaching from his father, who has coached numerous State Champions as well as a few National Champions one of which is his oldest brother. Gardner has an associate degree from Macomb Community College and earned his bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University. Favorite volleyball term? Genuine effort. Favorite pre-game snack? Anything good and nutritional that I'm in the mood for that day. Favorite song to listen to prior to a match? Mr. Probz "Waves" or music from Sevin or Social Club Misfits Favorite food or meal? Salmon or homemade chili Your dream job? Already do it. What advice would you give a future volleyball player? Learn the basics. Play smart and hard. One thing a coach has taught you that you will carry on in life? "It isn't good enough to say 'we're rebuilding.' I am sick of people who apologize for a bad job." —Vince Lombardi ARCHS www.macomb.edu/athletics 3 SANDI LYNCH—ASSISTANT COACH Highlights Coaching Resume Assistant Coach Sandi Lynch enters her first season at Macomb Community College. Lynch began coaching at Queen of Martyrs. She has also been the junior varsity and assistant varsity coach at Farmington Hills Mercy High School and the freshmen and assistant varsity coach at Bloomfield Hills Marian High School. Lynch was a volunteer assistant coach at Wayne State University and coaches at Instant Replay Volleyball Club. Personal Information Lynch has been married to Tom, an attorney for Ally Financial, for 20 years. They have four daughters, Mary Claire (18, a freshman at Wittenberg University, where she is studying Physics, and is also a coach at Instant Replay Volleyball Club), Megan (17, a senior at Northville High School), Mallory (15, a sophomore at Marian High School where she plays volleyball) and Maureen (12, a seventh grader at Hillside Middle School and a swimmer for the South Lyon Aquatic Club). Lynch played volleyball at Oakland University, where she majored in Psychology with a minor in Sociology and a specialization in Criminal Justice. When not in the gym with a team, she enjoys spending time with her husband and four daughters. Favorite volleyball term? Pepper Favorite pre-game snack? Peanut M&M's and coffee Favorite song to listen to prior to a match? Alabama "Cheap Seats" Favorite food or meal? Mexican, Mexican and more Mexican Your dream job? Surgeon What advice would you give a future volleyball player? Education first One thing a coach has taught you that you will carry on in life? If you walk off the court and you have learned something new, it has been a successful day. 4 MONA www.macomb.edu/athletics NICOLE SIDGE—ASSISTANT COACH Highlights Coaching Resume Assistant Coach Nicole Sidge enters her first season at Macomb Community College. Sidge has been coaching volleyball for the past eight years. She began her club coaching career with USA Michigan, training middle school and high school athletes. After three years, she moved to Instant Replay, where she coached 17- and 18-year-old athletes. Many of the athletes she coached have gone on to play at the next level – Division I, II, and III schools. She spent last season as the junior varsity coach at Canton High School. Personal Information Sidge went to school at Michigan State University, where she was a member of the Big Ten Title-winning Women’s Crew team. She graduated from MSU with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Special Education and went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Special Education. Sidge is a special education resource teacher in Hartland, where she works at the elementary school level. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, swimming and camping. Favorite volleyball term? Ball control Favorite pre-game snack? Apples and peanut butter Favorite song to listen to prior to a match? Justin Timberlake "Can't Stop the Feeling" Favorite food or meal? Tacos Your dream job? Interpreter What advice would you give a future volleyball player? Always give 100% One thing a coach has taught you that you will carry on in life? Your attitude will determine everything. ARCHS www.macomb.edu/athletics 5 DATE 2016 Volleyball Schedule OPPONENT TIME LOCATION Aug. 1-4 St. Joe’s Pre-Season TBA St. Joseph, MI August 11 Marygrove Exhibition * 6:00 pm Macomb August 13 Owens CC – Exhibition * 11:00 am Toledo, OH August 17 Lawrence Tech University * 5:00 pm Southfield August 19 Tiffin University * 10:00 am Ohio August 20 Wayne State Exhibition * 9:00 am Detroit August 27-28 Battle for the Dells 2016 9:00 am Wisconsin Dells Sept. 2-4 Owens Classic Tournament 9:00 am Toledo, OH September 13 Henry Ford CC 7:00 pm Macomb September 20 Mott CC 7:00 pm Flint September 22 Oakland CC 7:00 pm Macomb Sept. 23-24 Madonna Tournament 5:00 pm Livonia September 27 St. Clair CCC 7:00 pm Port Huron October 1 & 2 Raider Challenge 9:00 am Grand Rapids October 4 Schoolcraft CC 7:00 pm Macomb October 6 Henry Ford CC 7:00 pm Dearborn October 8 Hagerstown CC Tri-Match 7:00 pm Hagerstown, MD October 11 Mott CC 7:00 pm Macomb October 16 Jayhawk Invitational October 18 Oakland CC October 20 St. Clair CCC-Sophomore Night October 22 Alpena CC (doubleheader) October 25 Schoolcraft CC 11 am & 1 pm Muskegon 7:00 pm Auburn Hills 7:00 pm Macomb 12:00 pm & 3:00 pm Alpena 7:00 pm Regionals Livonia TBD Volleyball Roster No Name Pos Ht Yr Hometown/High School 1 Megan Underwood DS/L 5’5” F Goodrich/Goodrich 4 5 Maddie Czopek OH 5’10” S Sterling Heights/Sterling Heights Rebecca Dorey DS 5’5” F Clawson/Clawson 6 Skye Willer OH 5’9” S Brown City/Brown City 7 Hayley Oles OH/M 5’10” F Clawson/Clawson 8 Rachael Czarnecki S 6’0” S Croswell/Croswell-Lexington 9 Timesha Wilson M/OH 5’8” F Harper Woods/Chandler Park Academy 10 Emalie Lewis M/OP 5’10” F Flint/Kearsley 13 Shelby Pullins MH/OH 5’10” F Franklin/Wylie E. Groves 14 Alyssa Lee DS/L 5’2” F Warren/Cousino MONA Head Coach: Irick Gardner Assistant Coaches: Sandi Lynch, Nicole Sidge 6 www.macomb.edu/athletics MEGAN UNDERWOOD Number Position Height Year Hometown High School 1 DSL 5'5" Freshman Goodrich Goodrich Career Highlights High School Helped lead Goodrich to the Class B state semifinals last season…Was named a team captain as a senior…Named Second Team All-Conference as a junior and senior...She also was a pole vaulter on the track & field team. Personal Information Born Megan Elizabeth Underwood…Daughter of Mike and Stacy Underwood…Her sister Jenna was a keeper on the women’s soccer team at Bowling Green…Pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education…Played seven years of travel…Additional hobbies include running and swimming. Favorite Volleyball term? Dig Favorite pre-game snack? Strawberry yogurt Favorite song to listen to prior to a match? Desiigner "Panda" Favorite food or meal? French fries Your dream job? Kindergarten teacher What advice would you give a future volleyball player? Play your hardest and be all in. Don't give up. One thing a coach has taught you that you will carry on in life? It's all mental. Give 100% effort at all times. Nickname Meg MADDIE CZOPEK Number Position Height Year Hometown High School 4 OH 5'10" Sophomore Sterling Heights Sterling Heights Career Highlights High School Won district titles in 2011, 2012 and 2014 at Sterling Heights…Named team MVP two years, and earned All-County, All-Region and All-Conference honors…Holds multiple school records, including kills in a game (27), kills in a season (602) and kills in a career (1,504)…Was named a team captain as a senior. Personal Information ARCHS Born Madeline Renee Czopek…Daughter of Mike and Anne Czopek…Appeared in 19 matches last season and finished with 156 kills on 343 attacks to go along with 11 assists, 19 aces, 140 digs and 28 blocks. Named to MCCAA Eastern Conference Second Team and All-Freshman Team…Also received the Monarchs’ Coaches Award…Her mother Anne was a member of the Track team at Central Michigan University (1980-84) and sister Kate played Volleyball at Saginaw Valley State University (2010-14)… Pursuing a degree in Graphic Design…Additional hobbies include drawing and painting. Favorite Volleyball term? Kill Favorite pre-game snack? Granola bar Favorite song to listen to prior to a match? Manolo "Triple Lee" Favorite food or meal? Asian Your dream job? Game or graphic designer What advice would you give a future volleyball player? Always give 100%. One thing a coach has taught you that you will carry on in life? Never give up on what you have a passion for. Nickname Mad Dog www.macomb.edu/athletics 7 REBECCA DOREY Number Position Height Year Hometown High School 5 DS 5'5" Freshman Clawson Clawson Career Highlights High School Helped lead Clawson to the MAC Bronze Division championship in 2014 and 2015…Named MAC Bronze MVP her senior year… Was named a team captain as a senior. Personal Information Born Rebecca Allison Dorey…Daughter of Clarence and Sandy Dorey…Her dad played basketball at Michigan Tech…Pursuing a degree in Physical Therapy…Played four years of travel. Favorite Volleyball term? Dig it Favorite pre-game snack? Granola bar Favorite song to listen to prior to a match? Breaking Benjamin "The Diary of Jane" Favorite food or meal? Prime rib Your dream job? Physical Therapist What advice would you give a future volleyball player? Always give 100%. One thing a coach has taught you that you will carry on in life? It's a mental game. Nickname Bec SKYE WILLER Number Position Height Year Hometown High School 6 OH 5'9" Sophomore Brown City Brown City Career Highlights High School Helped lead Brown City to its first regional title in school history her senior year…Was named a team captain as a senior…She also played basketball and softball. Personal Information Born Skye Maree Willer…Daughter of Dan Willer and Tina Lints…Appeared in all 21 matches last season and led team in kills (170) on 387 attacks. She also had 58 digs, 36 aces and 25 blocks. Named team MVP and Offensive Player of the Year. Named MCCAA Eastern Conference Freshman of the Year along with making the First Team and All-Freshman Team. Named to All-Region and All-MCCAA teams…Named team captain this season…Her grandfather Bob Lints was drafted by the Green Bay Packers…Pursuing a degree in Nursing…Additional hobbies include snowboarding. 8 MONA Favorite Volleyball term? Kill Favorite pre-game snack? Light blue Gatorade and mini M&Ms Favorite song to listen to prior to a match? Lil' Jon "Let's Go" Favorite food or meal? Pizza or Pasta Your dream job? Brain surgeon What advice would you give a future volleyball player? You get what you put in. Work when no one else is. One thing a coach has taught you that you will carry on in life? How you react to situations, such as losing a game. Do you pout or work harder at practice tomorrow? Nickname Sky www.macomb.edu/athletics HAYLEY OLES Number Position Height Year Hometown High School 7 OH/RS 5'10" Freshman Clawson Clawson Career Highlights High School Helped lead Clawson to the MAC Bronze Division championship in 2014 and 2015…Named First Team All-Conference as a senior, made Honorable Mention as a junior and was voted MVP as a sophomore…Was named a team captain as a senior. Personal Information Born Hayley Evelyn Oles…Daughter of Paul and Rebecca Oles…Pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education…Played three years of travel. Favorite Volleyball term? Kill Favorite pre-game snack? Gatorade and granola bar Favorite song to listen to prior to a match? Lil' John "Let's Go" Favorite food or meal? Steak Your dream job? Stunt Double What advice would you give a future volleyball player? Give 100% and always push yourself. One thing a coach has taught you that you will carry on in life? It's all mental. Nickname Hayl/Hay RACHAEL CZARNECKI Number Position Height Year Hometown High School 8 S 6'0" Sophomore Croswell Croswell-Lexington Career Highlights High School Earned All-Region, All-County and All-Academic honors her senior year on the volleyball team at Croswell-Lexington. Led team in blocks and aces…Was a midfielder on soccer team. Personal Information Born Rachael Marie Czarnecki…Daughter of Dan and Laura Czarnecki…Appeared in 18 matches last season and had 44 kills on 133 attacks. She also had 25 blocks and 19 digs…Named team captain this season…Pursuing a degree in psychology…Played eight years of travel…Likes spending time with friends and family. ARCHS Favorite Volleyball term? Kill Favorite pre-game snack? Lemon Luna bars Favorite song to listen to prior to a match? Queen "We Are the Champions" Favorite food or meal? Chicken Pot Pie Your dream job? Psychologist What advice would you give a future volleyball player? Don't give up when it gets hard. One thing a coach has taught you that you will carry on in life? Ignore what everyone says around you and just play volleyball. Nickname Ray www.macomb.edu/athletics 9 TIMESHA WILSON Number Position Height Year Hometown High School 9 M/OH 5'8" Freshman Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy Career Highlights High School Was named a team captain all four years at Chandler Park…Named First Team All-Conference as a senior…She also competed in track & field and basketball. Personal Information Born Timesha Marie Wilson…Daughter of Victoria Colley…Her cousin played volleyball at Grand Canyon University…Pursuing a degree in Mortuary Science…Played two years of travel. Favorite Volleyball term? Attack Favorite pre-game snack? Gatorade and fruit Favorite song to listen to prior to a match? Drake "Forever" Favorite food or meal? Steak Your dream job? Mortician What advice would you give a future volleyball player? Always work harder than the next person. One thing a coach has taught you that you will carry on in life? Always give 100%. Nickname Meesh EMALIE LEWIS Number Position Height Year Hometown High School 10 M/OP 5'10" Freshman Flint Kearsley Career Highlights High School Was named a team captain her senior year…Named Honorable Mention All-State as a senior…Received the Scholar Athlete Award all four years…Named Athlete of the Year as senior. ... She was a center on the basketball team and a sprinter and short distance runner on the track & field team. Personal Information MONA Born Emalie Kathleen Lewis…Daughter of Charles and Amy Lewis…Her aunt, Kathy Hitchcock, played college softball… Pursuing a degree in Psychology…Played three years of travel…Also enjoys running, painting and spending time with family and friends. 10 Favorite Volleyball term? Kill Favorite pre-game snack? Banana Favorite song to listen to prior to a match? Fabolous "You Be Killin Em" Favorite food or meal? Any pasta dish Your dream job? Psychologist What advice would you give a future volleyball player? Work hard. You'll be proud of what you accomplished. One thing a coach has taught you that you will carry on in life? Pain is temporary, the memory is forever. Nickname Em www.macomb.edu/athletics SHELBY PULLINS Number Position Height Year Hometown High School 13 MH/OH 5'10" Freshman Franklin Wylie E. Groves Career Highlights High School Named MVP and Offensive Player of the Year her senior year on the volleyball team at Wylie E. Groves and helped lead team to a district title as a junior…Team captain as a junior and senior…Competed in high jump and 200 and was a member of the 400 and 800 relay teams. A forward on the basketball team. Personal Information Born Shelby Michele Pullins…Daughter of Gabriella Pullins…Her sister Morgan played basketball for four seasons at St. Mary’s University…Pursuing a degree in Animal Science and Technology…Played two years of travel. Favorite Volleyball term? Kill it Favorite pre-game snack? Anything I can get my hands on. Favorite song to listen to prior to a match? Anything hype! Favorite food or meal? Spicy Mexican Your dream job? Veterinarian What advice would you give a future volleyball player? If you really love the game, dig deep and never stop pushing yourself. One thing a coach has taught you that you will carry on in life? 99% is never enough. Nickname Shel ALYSSA LEE Number Position Height Year Hometown High School 14 DS/L 5'2" Freshman Warren Cousino Career Highlights High School Named All-County Honorable Mention last season…Was named a team captain as a senior. Personal Information Born Alyssa Lee…Daughter of Kabao Yang…Pursuing a degree in Biology. ARCHS Favorite Volleyball term? Dig Favorite pre-game snack? Fruit snacks Favorite song to listen to prior to a match? Eminem "Forgot About Dre" Favorite food or meal? Chicken nuggets Your dream job? Physician assistant What advice would you give a future volleyball player? Never give up on the ball. One thing a coach has taught you that you will carry on in life? Get a touch on the ball today then tomorrow you'll be closer to getting it. Nickname Lyss www.macomb.edu/athletics 11 Boot Camp First-year coach Irick Gardner had a vision when he chose to take his Monarchs to the sandy beaches on the west side of the state. And it paid off. The team went through two-and-a-half days of intense training on land and in water to better prepare them for the 2016 season. This was not a vacation. The team climbed sand dunes carrying a weight, ran numerous times along the beach and got a great cardio workout in the lake. But the most important part of the trip was the team bonding as they tackled every obstacle together, encouraging each other along the way. There’s no doubt this will help the Monarchs have a very successful 2016 season. 12 www.macomb.edu/athletics Athletic Accomplishments—All Sports In its more than 60 years of existence, Macomb Community College has had hundreds of athletes qualify for individual honors, including All-American, All-Region, All-State, and All-Conference. The program has produced: 6—NJCAA National Championships in: Men’s Soccer—(2001) Women’s Marathon—(1984, 1985, 1986, 1992) Women’s Cross Country—(1984) 45—Region XII Titles in: Men’s Soccer (18) Women’s Cross Country (11) Men’s Track & Field (2) Women’s Softball (6) Men’s Baseball (2) Men’s Golf (2) Men’s Cross Country (1) Women’s Basketball (1) Women’s Volleyball (1) 67—MCCAA Conference Titles in: Men’s Soccer (15) Men’s Baseball (12) Women’s Cross Country (10) Men’s Golf (5) Men’s Cross Country (5) Women’s Softball (5) Women’s Volleyball (3) Women’s Tennis (3) Women’s Basketball (2) Women’s Track (2) Men’s Track (2) Men’s Basketball (2) Men’s Tennis (1) 26—NJCAA National Individual Champions 199—NJCAA All-Americans www.macomb.edu/athletics 13 Macomb Volleyball All-Time Record: 747-607-2 All-Region: 19 OL ITY C LEGE UN INTELLIGENCE DI TH INTEGRITY OU N All-MCCAA: 23 MB L E A D E R S H I P CO OF EC T RIC ST COM M All-Americans: 3 All-Conference First Team: 49 A T Y OF M ATHLETICS MCCAA Eastern Conference Championships: 2 MCCAA Championships: 3 Regional Championships: 1 NJCAA Tournament Appearances: 1 14 www.macomb.edu/athletics INTEGRITY OU N MB L E A D E R S H I P CO TH EC T RIC ST OL ITY C LEGE UN INTELLIGENCE DI OF The Macomb Monarchs are members in good standing with the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), NJCAA Region XII, and the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA). These three affiliations dictate intercollegiate athletics in regards to game scheduling, in-season and post-season tournament sites, to athletic eligibility, and graduation standards. The Monarchs pride themselves in maintaining the mission and philosophy statements of these three affiliations. COM M Affiliations A T Y OF M MONARCHS NJCAA The National Junior College Athletic Association was founded in 1937 and consists of over 500 member schools in 42 states. The NJCAA is made up of 24 regions. Macomb Community College competes in Region XII, which consists of community colleges from Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. www.NJCAA.org REGION XII Region XII is made up of 31 community colleges in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. Region XII has two major athletic conferences. Ohio schools are members of the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC), and Michigan schools are members of the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA). MCCAA The Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) was founded in 1926. The MCCAA is made up of 20 community colleges from Michigan and Indiana. The MCCAA sponsors 12 sports (6 male/6 female). www.MCCAA.org www.macomb.edu/athletics 15 2016 Michigan Community College Athletic Association Member Information 16 SCHOOL CITY, STATE NICKNAME COLORS FOUNDED Alpena Alpena, MI Lumberjacks Maroon/Gray 1952 Ancilla Donaldson, IN Charger Royal Blue/Gold 1937 Delta University Center, MI Pioneers Green/White 1961 Glen Oaks Centreville, MI Vikings Green/Gold 1967 Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI Raiders Blue/Gold 1914 Henry Ford Dearborn, MI Hawks Royal Blue/White 1938 Jackson Jackson, MI Jets Maroon/Old Gold 1928 Kalamazoo Valley Kalamazoo, MI Cougars Royal Blue/White 1966 Kellogg Battle Creek, MI Bruins Blue/Silver 1959 Kirtland Roscommon, MI Firebirds Teal/Gold/Black 1966 Lake Michigan Benton Harbor, MI Red Hawks Red/Gray 1946 Lansing Lansing, MI Stars Black/Silver/White 1957 Macomb Warren, MI Monarchs Navy/White 1954 Mid-Michigan Harrison, MI Lakers Blue/Silver 1965 Mott Flint, MI Bears Black/Gold 1923 Muskegon Muskegon, MI Jayhawks Royal Blue/Gold 1926 Oakland Waterford, MI Raiders Green/White 1964 St. Clair County Port Huron, MI Skippers Navy/White 1923 Schoolcraft Livonia, MI Ocelots Blue/Gold 1961 Wayne County Detroit, MI Wildcats Blue/White 1967 www.macomb.edu/athletics 2016 MCCAA Volleyball Members MCCAA EASTERN CONFERENCE Alpena Community College Henry Ford Community College Macomb Community College Mott Community College Oakland Community College Schoolcraft College St. Clair County Community College MCCAA WESTERN CONFERENCE Ancilla College Glen Oaks Community College Grand Rapids Community College Jackson Community College Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kellogg Community College Lake Michigan College Lansing Community College Muskegon Community College www.macomb.edu/athletics 17 About Macomb Community College Macomb Community College ranks in the top two percent nationally for the number of associate degrees awarded and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, as well as several program-specific accreditation organizations. Its offerings include university transfer, early college, professional certification, workforce development, continuing education and enrichment, and, through its nationally acclaimed University Center that opened in 1991, bachelor degree completion and graduate level programs. Growing steadily from the first 84 students that showed up for class on Sept. 16, 1954, Macomb Community College now serves approximately 48,000 annually. The athletic program is part of a vibrant campus life that complements nearly 200 degree and certificate programs, including many in high tech and high demand fields. As a community college funded, in part, by local tax revenue and state appropriations, Macomb is able to maintain a tuition rate that is considerably lower than that of four-year colleges or universities, amounting to a savings of approximately $18,000 for transfer students taking their first two years of a four-year (bachelor’s) degree program at Macomb. . 18 www.macomb.edu/athletics Theraputic Concepts 586.979.8118 theraputicconceptsllc.com Way to go, Monarchs! WAY TO GO, MONARCHS! Farm Bureau Eric Zybar Agency 989.845.7091 www.macomb.edu/athletics 19 www.macomb.edu/athletics MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES James F. Kelly, Chairperson Vincent Viviano, Vice Chairperson Jennifer Haase, Secretary Roseanne DiMaria, Treasurer Frank Cusumano, Trustee Joseph DeSantis, Trustee Elizabeth Lucido, Trustee James Jacobs, Ph.D., College President 212_17 Rev. 08/2016