Stacked Trio Joins Athletic Department -- July 25, 2008
SCC is pleased to welcome three young and talented New Staff Members to the Women’s Athletic Department; each providing knowledge and experience to benefit the growth and development for Women’s Athletics.
The first to join SCC is Nicole Childers; currently a senior at ASU, majoring in Communications. Childers played basketball in high school but decided to pursue other sports-related avenues. Not steering away from sports, her internships include: Phoenix Mercury/Suns Marketing Partnerships (2008), Northwest Sports and Entertainment, Inc. Intern (2007-08), Arizona State University Women’s Basketball Team Manager (2005-08) and Gaylord Sports Management Intern (2007). Childers possesses a wealth of work related experience, as well as exemplary knowledge and insight. As a recipient of the Provost’s Scholarship and Dean’s Circle Scholarship in the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication, Childers is on the Dean’s Honor List with a 4.00 GPA. Childers is one smart and valuable Artie!
Next to jump on board, Karen Thies; is currently obtaining her Liberal Studies Master’s from ASU while working as Graduate Assistant for the Women’s Basketball Team. Thies, received a full-ride basketball scholarship and earned a B.A. Business Marketing from University of Nebraska at Omaha. In her three years playing for Nebraska (one for Fort Lewis College), Thies was awarded many accolades including: All Region (2007), All- Conference (2003-07), Academic All- Conference (2005-07), Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Scholar Athlete of the Year (2007) and served as Team Captain (2004-07). Thies combination of collegiate experience along with academic recognition makes her a very important addition to the SCC Athletic Department.
Last but certainly not least to join the team was Katie Logan. Logan another former collegiate athlete, received a full-ride softball scholarship and earned a B.A. Communication Studies from Northwestern University. As Team Captain (2006-07) she lead her team to back-to-back appearances at the NCAA Women’s College World Series, placing 2nd (’06) and 3rd (’07). Logan received many accolades while playing: First Team All Big-Ten (2006-07), First Team NFCA All-Midwest Region (2006-07), Big Ten All- Tournament Team (2006-07), for Inspiration and Leadership Vandy Christie Memorial Scholarship (2007). Logan also has work experience in the sports industry working as: Sports Camp Federation Marketing Associate (2008) and Northwestern Media Services Intern (2007). Logan’s combined experience and knowledge on and off the field only adds to the already stellar duo of Childers and Thies.
Quite a trio of talent, SCC is glad to have you all on board!
Honors Awarded to Athletic Staff -- July 22, 2008 by Katie Logan
SCC Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Ethan Banning is ‘swoll’, literally and figuratively! Over the years, Banning has bulked his way up to one of the most impressive and reputable coaches within the Strength and Conditioning world. Banning was recently elected Arizona State Director for the NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association), serving as the primary liaison for the State and National office as well as upholding the NSCA vision on a daily basis.
Along with this prestigious honor, Banning was also listed among the Top Who’s Who of Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches. He has spent countless hours gaining knowledge working with some of the most reputable Head Strength Coaches through out the nation such as former NSCA State Director, Joe Kenn, Ben Hilgart (ASU) and Mickey Marriotti (Utah, Notre Dame, Florida).
Banning has been a dedicated and devout Strength and Conditioning Coach for the last 17 years, 5 of those here at SCC. Congratulations Coach Banning on being one of the Best in the industry. We are lucky to have you at SCC!
Women's Student Athlete Orientation Scheduled for August 16, 2008 at 1:30PM
Student Athlete Orientation for the women’s athletic department will be held in the Turquoise Room on August 16th from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Enjoy this kick off to the 2008-2009 academic school year with the opportunity to mingle with athletic staff members and student athletes, gain insight and information on athletic programs and honor student athletes and staff for past accomplishments. Please RSVP by August 8th. Go Lady Artichokes!
Artichoke Athletic Teams Achieve Academic All-American Status -- May 2008 by Nicole Childers
Men's soccer was awarded the title of NJCAA Fall Academic Team of the Year. A team GPA of 3.09 was posted."I am very proud of the players," stated Head Coach Adam Berry.They worked extremely hard on and off the field and they fully deserve this honor. To be the number one soccer team academically in the country is an incredible achievement."
The Lady Artichoke's tennis, soccer, track and cross country teams were also award NJCAA Academic All-American status. These teams posted GPA's of 3.41, 3.19, 3.16, and 3.09 respectively. Furthermore, basketball/softball player Stacy Waite and tennis player Ilva Klempnore were honored as NJCAA Distinguished Academic All Americans. Other Academic All Americans include Kimberly Gunning, Whitney Julander, Jessica Taylor, and Ciera Keeton.
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