15th Anniversary Team

Posted by Don Trentham, Head Coach

MSUB Women’s Soccer Alumni, Current Players, Former and Current Coaches and Athletic Administration,

This upcoming season we will be celebrating the 15th Anniversary of soccer at MSUB. One of the ways we want to celebrate the occasion is by choosing the “15th Anniversary Team”. This team will be honored on Saturday, October 2nd at halftime of our game versus Saint Martin’s University. Furthermore, we will also have a brunch on Sunday, October 3 to honor the “15th Anniversary Team” which everybody will be invited to.

Listed below is information for voting for the “15th Anniversary Team”, as well as the names of the players who are eligible to be voted in.

To View the MSUB Record Book Visit This Link:

http://www.msubillings.edu/athletics/Womens_Soccer/Womens%20Soccer%20Record%20Book.pdf

Criteria

1. Player must have played at least two seasons for MSUB
2. Player must have completed their eligibility at MSUB
3. Player cannot be a current player (players who are seniors in 2010 are not eligible)
4. Team will consist of 1 GK, 4 Defenders, 4 Midfielders, 2 Forwards (11 players)
5. Eligible to vote – alumni, current players, former and current head/assistant coaches, current Athletic Director, current Senior Women’s Administrator, current SID’s
6. If a player receives votes in more than one position I will transfer their votes to the position that they have received the most votes for (i.e. 7 votes for defender and 3 votes for midfielder ---- would be 10 votes for defender).
7. Elected teams will take place every five years (i.e. 15th, 20th, 25th, etc.) and will be selected the summer before the anniversary season. For example, the 15th Anniversary team will be selected in the summer of 2010, as the Fall 2010 season will be the 15th season for MSUB Women’s Soccer.
8. Players eligible for “15th Anniversary Team” will be members of the All-Decade Team, as well as any player who finished playing between the 2006-2009 seasons.
9. Anniversary Teams will be placed on a plaque listing the team and all the members (to be displayed in the athletic building), as well as on a banner (to be displayed at Yellowjacket Field). Furthermore, they will be honored at halftime of the game during the Futbol Frenzy Weekend of the Anniversary Year (i.e. 2005, 2010, 2015, etc.)
10. Each member will also receive an individual gift honoring their accomplishment, as well as a “Lifetime Soccer Season Pass” so they and their family can attend future MSUB games.

Eligible Players for “15th Anniversary Team” – listed alphabetically by position

Goalkeepers (Pick One)

* Gretchen Kaus, 1999-2000 (Member of All-Decade Team)
* Megan Plank, 2003-2006

Defenders (Pick Four)

* Lacey Albrent, 2004-2005 (Member of All-Decade Team)
* Abby Bennett, 2004-2007
* Sara Gress, 2005-2008
* Kristen Johnson, 1999-2002 (Member of All-Decade Team)
* Janica Larsen, 2004-2007
* Vicky McCarthy, 1999, 2001-2002 (Member of All-Decade Team)
* Mandy Reed, 2000-2003 (Member of All-Decade Team)

Midfielders (Pick Four)

* Megan Beckstead, 2003-2004 (Member of All-Decade Team)
* Melissa Carlson, 2005-2008
* Candy Cherry, 2001-2004 (Member of All-Decade Team)
* Stephanie Clark, 2001-2004 (Member of All-Decade Team)
* Caitlin Differding, 2006-2009
* Chelsea Libby, 2005-2009
* Margot Merrill-Johnson, 2001-2004 (Member of All-Decade Team)
* Mandy Ploskonka, 2005-2008
* Dani Ritter, 2006-2007 *career cut short due to injury
* Brittney Sandau, 2004-2007
* Amy Stephens, 2004-2007

Forwards (Pick Two)

* Caitlin Differding, 2006-2009
* Abby Farmer, 1997-2001 (Member of All-Decade Team)
* Chelsea Libby, 2005-2009
* Jenny Moellendorf, 2003-2006
* Sara Otis, 2000-2003 (Member of All-Decade Team)
* Brittney Sandau, 2004-2007
* Ally Stroup (Taylor), 2003-2006

All votes must be received Monday, August 9th --- please email votes to me at dtrentham@msubillings.edu. Please remember only alumni, current players (with the exception of the 2010 Freshman Class), former and current head/assistant coaches, current Athletic Director, current Senior Women’s Administrator and current SID’s are the only ones allowed to vote.

Please help pass this information on to your former teammates. Hope all is well with everyone and I hope to see you October 2-3 at Futbol Frenzy!

Summer Check In

Posted by Adrienne Biglow, Sophomore

I have had a great summer so far! I can’t believe in a little over a month preseason will be in full swing. Not only that, but in three weeks many of the girls on the team are reuniting in Billings to spend some quality time together before training starts. It will be great to get the chance to kick the ball around a bit and have some running companions to help us prepare for the intensity of preseason. I am also hoping that we will be able to take a weekend trip up to Jaucelyn's cabin for a little team bonding. It seems everyone is anxious to see each other again, I sure know I am!

With the exception of our team trip to Mexico, I have spent my summer at home in Yakima, Washington. It has been so great and relaxing to be back at home for the past two months. After my sister went back to Portland at the end of May, I had to put all of my efforts toward finding a summer job. This turned out to be a bit more difficult than I expected because apparently not many businesses want to hire someone who isn't available in the month of August. However, after weeks of putting out applications I finally got hired at a local golf course. This turned out to be a perfect fit for me because when the course isn't busy I get to sit behind the desk and read! I have loved having the opportunity to catch up on my summer reading (I have already finished four books). Although I am loving the time spent at home with my family, I am getting really excited and anxious to get back to Billings to see the girls again and see what we can accomplish in the upcoming fall season!

Summer Check In

Posted by Jennifer Brookshire, Sophomore

My summer has been quiet so far, filled with lots of working, hiking and soccer. I work at the amazing Fry's electronics as a cashier where I realized I can't count money to save my life. I only have five days left of work and I'm very excited! After I finish work, I'm going whitewater rafting with my family. That will bring back memories of going with the freshmen class at the MSUB overnight camp. I also might go skydiving with my mom and Will Whitworth (a member of the men's soccer team). I hope I can return to MSUB with all of my bones and ligaments in place!

On July 15th, I will be flying to Arizona to see Jen Larsen. We have been apart for WAY too long and I think we will have the best time ever! We will be going on many adventures around Mesa, AZ, including a visit to Kristen Kastelic on her day off and seeing where she lives. Also, we're heading to Minnesota to hang out with Jen's family. There we'll be going tubing, water skiing, wakeboarding and (of course) running the summer workouts! I have never tubed, water skied or wakeboarded before so this should be an interesting trip! Boy oh boy I can't wait!

Hope everyone is having a good summer! Can’t wait to see everyone in August! Stay classy MSUB fans! :)

Summer Weekly Check In

Posted by Courtney Harvey, Sophomore

As many girls stated, our trip to Playa del Carmen was a blast. It was great to see my other teammates and made me realize how much I miss seeing them every day! I have spent my time at home working on our family-owned tree farm, hiking and riding horses. I plan to spend a few weekends at Jaucelyn's cabin on Canyon Ferry Lake, and I will also be busy working a few camps in Billings. The week of June 27th through July 2nd a few other teammates and I will be working the annual MSUB overnight camp. Having attended the camp the past four years, I am excited to experience the camp from a coach's point of view. It will also be enjoyable to visit with the incoming freshman who will be attending the camp!

With all the excitement and craziness of summer, I still find myself anticipating the upcoming 2010 season. With ten returning starters, a solid incoming freshman class and an overall outstanding squad, I am excited, along with many others, to see what our team can accomplish in the fall. To reach our utmost potential, everyone on the team must do their part and I can say with confidence I know we will!!

Summer Check In

Posted by Carly Valentine, Senior

Summer has been a blast so far, and this past week definitely hasn't been any different. We have been planning this trip for months and it finally came...MEXICO! On Tuesday morning we started our adventure. Most of the girls flew out of the Denver airport, so we had to drive all the way from Billings to Denver first. Once we arrived in Denver, we had a big sleepover with everyone having to leave in the morning at different times. Jordan, Courtney, Libby and Andrea had to leave for the airport at 3am! It was quite a long process to actually get to Mexico, but SOO worth it.

Once we finally got to the beautiful sun-filled beach, it was nothing but fun and relaxing times along the way. We mostly hung out on the beach the first day (when most of us got massive sun burns). At night, the hotel put on shows from disco dances to comedy nights. These were a lot of fun for us because we had gotten to know all the performers during the day.

On Friday we all decided to go on a little adventure. We went on a trip that included riding ATVs ten miles in to the jungle where we got to go on zip lines! Though we were all constantly sweating the whole time because it was so hot, it was still an absolute blast! Finally, to cool off we got to go in a fresh water cave underground. This was a bit intimidating at first, but once you were inside it was refreshing and very fun!

Sadly, now we are all back in the States. Although, I think everyone might be happy to sleep in their own bed again! It was so great to see all the girls. I'm used to seeing them literally every day of my life, and I hadn’t seen many of them for a full month! For Kristen, Janae, Jenn and Jenn, I MISS YOU GUYS!! I cannot wait to see you in August:-)

Summer Check In

Posted by Janae Remsburg, Sophomore

Where has the summer gone!!! It’s been about a month and a half since school got out and I can barely believe it. When I decided to stay in Billings I was under the impression that it would be sunny and mid 70’s; just like it would be in California if I went home. However, the last couple of weeks I have been cooped up inside due to the abundant amount of rain and wind. Finally this weekend’s forecast was perfect and I intended to enjoy the weather.

I was able to go outside and the best time I have had all summer occurred in the sunny hills of Shepherd. For the first time in my life, I rode a horse. Being from California, the opportunities to show my inner cow girl were slim to none. So I finally mounted my horse and at a snail's pace walked into the distance, mainly because they gave me a 27 year old horse that was slower than a rock for my first ride. It was a wonderful experience and I cannot wait to do it again, on a faster horse however.

While I was riding horses and learning how to track deer, I keep thinking about how most of the girls were enjoying the exotic scenery of Mexico. I hope you guys had a wonderful time and I’m already waiting to see the pictures from your trip. This summer has been great so far, and maybe next weekend I’ll learn how to go fishing or shoot a gun. Have a wonderful rest of the summer and see everyone in about a month in a half!

Summer Check In

Posted by Lauren Anderson, Senior

Summer is at full blast! It has been very relaxing and enjoyable to spend time at home with my family and friends. I have had lunch a few times with Sam Boehm in Portland and kept in touch with the girls through Facebook and texts; it’s weird not seeing them every day!

Today Sam, Adrienne and I went on quite an adventure traveling across the country to Playa del Carmen, Mexico to meet up with nine other girls from the team at an all inclusive resort. It´s Kari´s sister´s graduation and she came here with her family for her senior trip and invited all of us to come along! As of now, we haven´t found anyone yet in this massive hotel but we are managing just fine!

So, we´re off for a week of sunshine, blue ocean, pools and fun times with friends. It´ll be a blast!!!