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Baseball Media Guide

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Hudson Valley Community College

Quick Facts

Founded

1953

Enrollment

More than 12,000

Colors

Dartmouth Green and White

Nickname

Vikings

President

Dr. Andrew J. Matonak

Athletic Director

Kristan Pelletier (518) 629-8063 [email protected]

Assistant Athletic Director and Sports Information Director

Justin Hoyt (518) 629-7898 [email protected]

Hudson Valley Web Site

www.hvcc.edu

Affiliations

Mountain Valley Conference NJCAA Division III Region III

2014 Record

20-16

Interim Head Coach

Alex Jurczynsky, First Year

Office Phone

(518) 629-2324

Assistant Coaches

Brady Farkas Matthew Manecio Al Williams

Athletic Department

Coaching Staff Members Baseball (Interim) Alex Jurczynsky (518) 629-7328 [email protected]

Football Mike Muehling (518) 629-7196 [email protected]

Women’s Soccer Jay Pokines (518) 629-7328 [email protected]

Men’s Basketball Mike Long (518) 629-7367 [email protected]

Women’s Golf Cathie Becker (518) 629-7328 [email protected]

Softball Chris Mazzeo (518) 629-7328 [email protected]

Women’s Basketball Kathleen Russell (518) 629-7366 [email protected]

Ice Hockey Matt Alvey (518) 629-7574 [email protected]

Women’s Tennis Denise Potenza (518) 629-7328 [email protected]

Men’s and Women’s Bowling Joe Prest (518) 629-7328 [email protected]

Lacrosse Matt Johnson (518) 629-7328 [email protected]

Women’s Volleyball Bryan Van Vliet (518) 629-7327 [email protected]

Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Sarah Popovics (518) 629-7328 [email protected]

Men’s Soccer Travis Cooke (518) 629-7328 [email protected]

Table of

Contents

About Hudson Valley Community College ...................................................2 Athletic Facilities ............................................................................................3 Team Roster and Photo ..................................................................................4 Coaches Profiles and Photos.......................................................................5-6 2015 Season Preview......................................................................................7 Player Profiles and Photos........................................................................8-21 Viking Records ..............................................................................................21 2014 Results ..................................................................................................22 2014 Statistics ...............................................................................................23 Outdoor Athletic Complex Capital Campaign.......................................24-25 Viking Booster Club.................................................................................26-27 Administration.........................................................................................28-29 2015 Schedule.................................................................................Back Cover

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About

Hudson Valley Community College

Hudson Valley Community College’s mission is to provide dynamic, student-centered, comprehensive and accessible opportunities that address the diverse needs of the community. Hudson Valley annually serves more than 12,000 credit and non-credit students. The college was established in 1953 as a technical school, but has since transformed itself into one of SUNY’s largest and most comprehensive community colleges. One of 30 community colleges in the SUNY system, it has more than 75,000 alumni.

As a full-opportunity college with a strong commitment to teaching and learning, the college makes it possible for every applicant to pursue a program of study. Hudson Valley is committed to meeting the educational and training needs of diverse constituencies. Within a year of graduation, 94 percent of Hudson Valley graduates find employment in their field or successfully transfer directly to a fouryear institution. The college’s academic programs are designed to be consistent with those offered by other two-year institutions within the SUNY system and to promote compatibility and transferability to four-year institutions. The college maintains joint admission and transfer agreements with dozens of four-year colleges and universities. Hudson Valley also offers many distinctive programs, including vocational apprenticeship programs and unique health sciences programs. Hudson Valley’s Dental Hygiene program, for example, is the only one of its kind within an approximate 150-mile radius. The college’s Workforce Development Institute coordinates training programs and contracts for many area business and government agencies. The Office of Continuing Education offers credit-bearing courses at convenient times and places and the Office of Community and Professional Education offers a wide variety of non-credit and short-term courses that serve a wide

Sponsored by Rensselaer County and currently the second largest public college or university in the Capital Region, Hudson Valley Community College offers more than 75 degree and certificate programs through its four schools: Business; Engineering and Industrial Technologies; Health Sciences; and Liberal Arts and Sciences. The college employs more than 650 full- and part-time faculty members, and has a $360 million annual economic impact on Rensselaer County, according to a recent analysis by the Capital District Regional Planning Commission. While 80 percent of Hudson Valley’s students come from the Capital Region, the student population includes those from nearly all counties in New York State, many other states and dozens of foreign countries. The college is ranked in the top three percent nationally for the number of associate degrees awarded annually. Hudson Valley is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education and is a member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. All of Hudson Valley’s programs are registered and approved by the New York State Department of Education with the authority to award associate degrees in arts, sciences, applied sciences and occupational studies, as well as occupation-specific certificates. In addition, several of the academic programs are accredited by specialized national professional accrediting associations, such as the National League for Nursing, the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

range of community and professional needs and interests. The campus has extensive, state-of-the-art facilities to support its academic programs, including the Bulmer Telecommunications Center which encompasses the latest innovations in multimedia presentation, videoconferencing, teleconferencing, distance learning and instructional technology. The newly opened Science Center offers students the opportunity to explore new technologies and master the use of cutting-edge equipment used in the fields of biotechnology. The college also provides student support services to ensure success, including the Collegiate Academic Support Program, the Learning Assistance Center, the Center for Access and Assistive Technology, the Peer Tutoring Program, the Smart Start Program and the Viking Child Care Center. These services are available to all students.

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Athletic

Facilities

Hudson Valley Community College boasts some of the finest athletic facilities found on any two-year college campus in the country. Among the varsity sports held on the Troy grounds are: men’s and women’s basketball; ice hockey; football; men’s and women’s cross country; women’s golf and tennis; men’s and women’s soccer; men’s lacrosse; men’s and women’s bowling; baseball; and softball. The college also hosts physical education classes and intramural competitions on its indoor and outdoor facilities. All of Hudson Valley’s athletic teams enjoy the benefits of the McDonough Sports Complex, a 126,000-square-foot recreation facility that is home to a 4,000-seat gymnasium and the first oncampus ice rink at any American community college. The complex also has a weight room, indoor track, racquetball courts and a fitness room with integrative adaptive equipment. The baseball team plays at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium on campus, which seats 4,500 and also is host to the New York-Penn League’s Tri-City ValleyCats, a Houston Astros-affiliated Class A baseball team. The exercise physiology lab housed in the stadium is one of the most complete in the Northeast and is accessible to physical education students through classes. Several other outdoor fields are adjacent to the baseball stadium. The football, soccer, softball and tennis teams all have homes on the Hudson Valley campus.

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Hudson Valley Roster

No. Name

Class Pos.

Hgt. Wgt.

B/T

Hometown

Curriculum

1 2 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 31 32 34 36 37 38

Fr Fr Fr So Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr So So Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr So Fr So So Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr So Fr Fr Fr

5-11 5-11 6-0 6-0 5-10 6-1 6-0 5-8 5-11 6-0 6-0 6-1 6-0 5-11 6-1 5-10 5-11 6-5 5-11 6-2 6-1 6-0 6-0 6-6 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-7 5-9 5-7 5-8

R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/L L/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R

Lansingburgh Chatham Eastport-South Manor River Dell Shenendehowa Hancock Troy Troy, NY Colonie Troy Columbia CBA Maple Hill Shenendehowa Hudson Columbia Niskayuna New Fairfield Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Brooklyn Lab Guilderland Home School Rhinebeck Catholic Central Minisink Valley Mahopac Hudson Ballston Spa Lansingburgh Shenendehowa Shaker Albany

Lansingburgh, NY Chatham, NY Manorville, NY River Edge, NJ Clifton Park, NY Hancock, NY Business Administration Colonie, NY Troy, NY East Greenbush, NY Altamont, NY Castleton, NY Clifton Park, NY Hudson, NY East Greenbush, NY Niskayuna, NY New Fairfield, CT Ravena, NY Brooklyn, NY Guilderland, NY Ballston Spa, NY Rhinebeck, NY Clifton Park, NY Slate Hill, NY Mahopac, NY Hudson, NY Ballston Spa, NY Lansingburgh, NY Clifton Park, NY Latham, NY Albany, NY

Connor McDonough Caleb Gregg Tristan Griffith Brandon Martinez Kyle McAlonie Ryan Smith Ben Julian Jeff Bink Mike Yamin Codey Piel Matt Sand Kyle Hall Corey Hommel Darren Conte Travis Sowards Tom Spataro Zach Farias Tim Hughes Rafael Hidalgo Joe Bender Zach Steimer Kory Hutchins Liam Kelly Dominick Carroll Rob Spatafore Dustin Conte Ryan Keefe Robert Gould Daniel McGuire Nicholas Caladim Malcolm Porterfield

OF P P OF OF P C SS P P OF P P 2B/P P C C P P 3B P/1B P SS 1B 3B/1B C P P INF OF OF

165 170 155 180 175 200 190 160 185 185 190 175 190 195 190 160 185 195 165 210 220 200 175 230 200 180 200 170 140 170 185

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Elect. Const. & Maintenance Electrical Engineering Business Administration Individual Studies Individual Studies Physical Education Business Administration Business-Marketing Business Admin Criminal Justice Business Administration Liberal Arts Business Administration Criminal Justice Business-Marketing Physical Education Engineering Science Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education Business Administration Liberal Arts Business Administration Criminal Justice Business Administration Criminal Justice Construction Technology Physical Education Individual Studies Engineering Science

Coaches

Profiles Head Coach

ALEX JURCZYNSKY Head Coach Alex Jurczynski enters his first season as interim head coach at Hudson Valley Community College after serving as an assistant coach at Oswego State University for one season.

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Alex Jurczynsky

While at Oswego, Jurczynski undertook a variety of responsibilities, including working with catchers, hitters and outfielders.

Assistant Coach

Jurczynski also has experience as an instructor at several different baseball academies and camps, including Navy and Siena College. He is currently assistant director of scouting and VP of business development for the Prep Baseball Report: New York. A native of Schenectady, Jurczynski spent his first two collegiate seasons playing at Mohawk Valley Community College where he helped lead his team to a Final Four berth and captained the team during his sophomore season. He transferred to Oswego State where he made an immediate impact, catching in all but five games while earning SUNYAC All-Conference accolades. During his senior season, he led his team to a conference championship appearance along with a school record for wins.

BRADY FARKAS Assistant Coach Brady Farkas is in his second year as an assistant coach at Hudson Valley Community College and will be responsible for assisting with the pitching staff. Prior to Hudson Valley, Farkas spent the 2013 season at Norwich University, where he helped the Cadets improve from 4-33 to a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) playoff team.

Hudson Valley Vikings

Brady Farkas

He helped oversee a pitching staff at Norwich that saw its conference ERA decrease by more than three full runs and its K/Game increase from 3.78 to 7.39. He also worked with the offense, helping improve the Cadets’ GNAC batting average by more than 20 points. A native of Clifton Park, Farkas has spent the past four summers coaching there. He led the Clifton Park Gators to the 2013 Upper New York State Mickey Mantle Championship and a berth in the regional final four with an overall record of 25-7. Farkas is a 2012 graduate of Oswego State University where he appeared in more than 40 games as both a starting pitcher and a reliever.

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Coaches

Profiles (continued) Assistant Coach

AL WILLIAMS Assistant Coach

Hudson Valley Vikings

Al Williams

Al Williams joined the Hudson Valley baseball program in 2014 to serve as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, with a wide range of responsibilities and involvement in every aspect of the program. He leads the recruiting efforts and assists current players with college placement as well as assisting with summer baseball placements throughout the country. Williams also serves as a major league scout for the Arizona Diamondbacks in New York State. A lifelong Capital Region resident, Williams has spent many years coaching in the area. His son, Alfred, was a four-year member of the Siena College baseball team and his son, Michael, will graduate from the Siena baseball program this year. His daughter, Christine, was a member of the gymnastics and diving teams at Ithaca College. He resides in Clifton Park with his wife, Laura.

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Season Preview

After narrowly missing the Mountain Valley playoffs in 2014, the Hudson Valley Community College baseball team is primed for a return trip to the top four of the league standings.

In addition to the solid pitching staff, the Vikings should have consistently good play behind the plate due to the arrivals of freshmen Ben Julian (Troy/Troy), Zach Farias (New Fairfield/New Fairfield, CT), Dustin Conte (Hudson/Hudson), and Tom Spataro (Niskayuna/Niskayuna).

The Vikings look forward to a few key returners in sophomore captains Joe Bender (Guilderland/Guilderland) and Kyle Hall (Maple Hill/Castleton), along with pitcher Tim Hughes (Ravena-CoeymansSelkirk/Ravena), first baseman/pitcher Zach Steimer (Ballston Spa/Ballston Spa) and outfielder Matt Sand (CBA/Altamont). They also welcome in several key freshman and transfers, as well as a new interim head coach in Alex Jurczynski.

The infield will be anchored by Bender at third base, but freshman Rob Spatafore (Mahopac/Mahopac) should also see time there and at first base. Liam Kelly (Catholic Central/Clifton Park) and Jeff Bink (Colonie/Colonie) anchor the middle of the diamond. Freshman Darren Conte (Hudson/Hudson) will see time at second, first, third, and on the mound. The Vikings also have Danny McGuire (Shenendehowa/Clifton Park) who can contribute at any infield position.

The Vikings did an excellent job of recruiting in the offseason, providing the team with depth at every position on the field.

First base will be split between Conte, Steimer, Farias, Julian and freshman Dom Carroll (Minisink Valley/Slate Hill).

If the Vikings are going to be competitive in 2015, the pitching staff will be a major reason why. Hall, Hughes, and Steimer should all see significant innings, and freshmen Ryan Smith (Hancock/Hancock), Travis Sowards (Columbia/East Greenbush), Codey Piel (Columbia/East Greenbush), Cory Hommel (Shenendehowa/Clifton Park), Caleb Gregg (Chatham/Chatham), Kory Hutchins (Rhinebeck/Rhinebeck), and Mike Yamin (Troy/Troy) should all contribute to the starting rotation.

The Vikings’ outfield will be one of the fastest in the conference, boasting Sand, sophomore transfer Brandon Martinez (River Dell/River Edge, NJ), freshman Kyle McAlonie (Shenendehowa/Clifton Park) and freshman Connor McDonough (Lansingburgh/Lansingburgh). Freshmen Malcolm Porterfield (Albany/Albany) and Nicholas Caladim (Shaker/Latham) can provide depth throughout the lineup in a variety of situations.

The bullpen features several strong young arms including Tristan Griffith (Eastport-South Manor/Manorville), Bobby Gould (Lansingburgh/Lansingburgh), Ryan Keefe (Ballston Spa/Ballston Spa), and Rafael Hidalgo (Brooklyn Lab/Brooklyn).

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Player Profiles 3B

JOE BENDER Third Base

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Joe Bender

Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

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Jeff Bink

SS

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Nicholas Caladim

OF

Sophomore 6-2 210 Guilderland Guilderland, NY Physical Education R/R

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Joe Bender will be the team’s starting third baseman after coming off a nice freshman campaign, batting .255 last season with 18 RBIs. The former MVP and Offensive Player of the Year at Guilderland, Bender also was named to First-Team Suburban Council.

JEFF BINK Shortstop Class: Freshman Height: 5-8 Weight: 160 High School: Colonie Hometown: Colonie, NY Curriculum: Business Administration Bat/Throw: R/R

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Jeff Bink enters his first season with the Vikings after earning Most Improved Player and being named an All-Star at Colonie. Bink will provide added depth in the middle infield positions this season.

NICHOLAS CALADIM Outfield Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Freshman 5-7 170 Shaker Latham, NY Individual Studies R/R

Nicholas Caladim is a three-sport athlete out of Shaker. He was a member of the 2012 Section 2 football championship team and was an honor roll and scholar athlete. Caladim provides added depth in the outfield for the Vikings this season.

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Player Profiles (continued)

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Dominick Carroll

1B

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Darren Conte

2B/P

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Dustin Conte

P

DOMINICK CARROLL First Base Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Freshman 6-6 230 Minisink Valley Slate Hill, NY Business Administration R/R

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Dominick Carroll was part of the Section 9 Championship baseball team in 2013 at Minisink Valley. Carroll will see time at first base this season for the Vikings.

DARREN CONTE Second Base/Pitcher Class: Freshman Height: 5-11 Weight: 195 High School: Hudson Hometown: Hudson, NY Curriculum: Business Administration Bat/Throw: R/R

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Darren Conte will start at second base this season when he’s not pitching on the mound. He is expected to produce at the plate and will play a big role in the success of the team.

DUSTIN CONTE Catcher Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Freshman 5-11 180 Hudson Hudson, NY Business Administration R/R

Dustin Conte is a three-time First-Team Patroon Conference catcher. He will give the Vikings depth behind the plate.

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Player Profiles (continued)

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Zach Farias

C

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Robert Gould

P

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Caleb Gregg

P

ZACH FARIAS Catcher Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Freshman 5-11 185 New Fairfield New Fairfield, CT Physical Education R/R

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Zach Farias will split his time behind the plate for the Vikings this season. Farias is expected to come in and contribute at the plate as well.

ROBERT GOULD Pitcher Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Sophomore 5-7 170 Lansingburgh Lansingburgh, NY Construction Technology R/R

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Robert Gould is a transfer from Castleton State where he was a part of the 2014 NAC Championship team. Gould was First-Team All-Area out of Lansingburgh and will primarily be used coming out of the bullpen.

CALEB GREGG Pitcher Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Freshman 5-11 170 Chatham Chatham, NY Electrical Engineering R/R

Caleb Gregg is a freshman out of Chatham where he earned the Hustle Award and Coaches Award, and was named as a Scholar Athlete. He is expected to work in the starting rotation this season for the Vikings.

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Player Profiles (continued)

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Tristan Griffith

P

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Kyle Hall

P

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Rafael Hidalgo

P

TRISTAN GRIFFITH Pitcher Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Freshman 6-0 155 Eastport-South Manor Manorville, NY Business Administration R/R

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Tristan Griffith is a freshman pitcher out of Eastport-South Manor. Griffith will add depth to the Vikings bullpen this season.

KYLE HALL Pitcher Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Sophomore 6-1 175 Maple Hill Castleton, NY Business Administration R/R

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Kyle Hall returns for his second year in a Viking uniform. Hall appeared in 10 games last season, recording a 3.86 ERA. He earned First-Team All-Conference honors in his junior and senior years at Maple Hill, where he also pitched a no-hitter in his senior season.

RAFAEL HIDALGO Pitcher Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Freshman 5-11 165 Brooklyn Lab Brooklyn, NY Physical Education R/R

Rafael Hidalgo started at quarterback this past fall for the Vikings football team and has now worked his way to the diamond. Hidalgo will be used as a relief pitcher in a deep bullpen.

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Player Profiles (continued)

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Corey Hommel

P

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Tim Hughes

P

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Kory Hutchins

P

COREY HOMMEL Pitcher Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Freshman 6-0 190 Shenendehowa Clifton Park, NY Liberal Arts L/L

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Corey Hommel is a southpaw pitcher out of Shenendehowa. Hommel will be used in relief this season for the Vikings.

TIM HUGHES Pitcher Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Sophomore 6-5 195 Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Ravena, NY Engineering Science R/R

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Tim Hughes appeared in five games last season for the Vikings recording a 5.00 ERA. Hughes was an Exceptional Senior at RavenaCoeymans-Selkirk where he was named Second-Team Colonial Council as a shortstop. Hughes could see time as a starter and out of the bullpen for the Vikings.

KORY HUTCHINS Pitcher Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Freshman 6-0 200 Rhinebeck Rhinebeck, NY Business Administration R/R

Korey Hutchins is a freshman out of Rhinebeck, where he earned FirstTeam Daily Freedman and Second-Team All-State honors. He holds his high school’s strikeout record with 117, including three no-hitters. Hutchins will be in the starting rotation this year and is expected to contribute immediately.

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Player Profiles (continued)

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Ben Julian

C

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Ryan Keefe

P

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Liam Kelly

SS

BEN JULIAN Catcher Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Freshman 6-0 190 Troy Troy, NY Business Administration L/R

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Ben Julian earned First-Team All-Area and Second-Team Big-Ten honors at Troy. Julian will be the team’s primary catcher this season and is expected to get on base in the line for the Vikings. He was a high honor roll student for three years at Troy.

RYAN KEEFE Pitcher Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Freshman 5-11 200 Ballston Spa Ballston Spa, NY Criminal Justice R/R

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Ryan Keefe will be a relief pitcher out of the bullpen this season for the Vikings. Keefe earned the Coaches Award and was a ScholarAthlete at Ballston Spa.

LIAM KELLY Shortstop Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Freshman 6-0 175 Catholic Central Clifton Park, NY Liberal Arts R/R

Liam Kelly will battle it out for the starting shortstop position this spring. Kelly is a contact hitter who is expected to have a high onbase percentage this season for the Vikings.

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Player Profiles (continued)

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Brandon Martinez

OF

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Kyle McAlonie

OF

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Connor McDonough

OF

BRANDON MARTINEZ Outfield Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Sophomore 6-0 180 River Dell River Edge, NJ Individual Studies R/R

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Brandon Martinez is a transfer from Herkimer who will command centerfield. He was an Under Armour All-American, First-Team AllCounty, First-Team All-League, and made the All-Star team for Bergen County while at River Dell. An impact player, Martinez will contribute in the field and at the plate.

KYLE MCALONIE Outfield Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Freshman 5-10 175 Shenendehowa Clifton Park, NY Individual Studies R/R

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A local product out of Shenendehowa, Kyle McAlonie has the ability to play all three outfield positions, and will start in one of the three. He is expected to use his speed in the outfield and on the bases this season for the Vikings.

CONNOR MCDONOUGH Outfield Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Freshman 5-11 165 Lansingburgh Lansingburgh, NY Electrical Construction & Maintenance R/R

Connor McDonough is a freshman outfielder out of Lansingburgh, where he was a three-year First-Team All-Colonial Council and twotime First-Time All-Area recipient. A contact hitter, McDonough will start in the outfield this season for the Vikings.

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Player Profiles (continued)

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Daniel McGuire

IF

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Codey Piel

P

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Malcolm Porterfield

OF

DANIEL MCGUIRE Infield Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Freshman 5-9 140 Shenendehowa Clifton Park, NY Physical Education R/R

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Daniel McGuire is an infielder who can pretty much play any of the positions. His versatility will give him opportunities to step up and contribute for the Vikings.

CODEY PIEL Pitcher Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Freshman 6-0 185 Columbia East Greenbush, NY Business Administration L/L

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Codey Piel is a two-sport athlete out of Columbia where he played baseball and football. He holds the football record for throwing four TDs in a game for 317 yards. Piel was a First-Team Suburban Council pitcher and will be used primarily in relief situations this season for the Vikings.

MALCOLM PORTERFIELD Outfield Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Freshman 5-8 185 Albany Albany, NY Engineering Science R/R

Malcolm Porterfield played two years of baseball at Albany where he earned the Most Improved Player award. Porterfield provided added depth to the outfield for the Vikings.

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Player Profiles (continued)

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Matt Sand

OF

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Ryan Smith

P

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Travis Sowards

P

MATT SAND Outfield Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Sophomore 6-0 190 CBA Altamont, NY Criminal Justice R/R

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Matt Sand is a second-year player coming off a freshman year where he batted an impressive .349 with two homeruns and 10 RBIs. While at CBA he was named First-Team All-State and First-Team All-Area. Sand provides some power in the lineup and will play a big role in the success of the Vikings this season.

RYAN SMITH Pitcher Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Freshman 6-1 200 Hancock Hancock, NY Physical Education R/L

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Ryan Smith is a three-sport athlete out of Hancock, having played baseball, basketball, and football. He was a member of the baseball team that won four Sectional Championships and two Regional Championships, while being named First-Team All-State in his junior and senior years. Smith is a hard-throwing lefty who will be one of the top arms in the starting rotation.

TRAVIS SOWARDS Pitcher Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Freshman 6-1 190 Columbia East Greenbush, NY Criminal Justice R/R

Travis Sowards was the 2013 Suburban Council Pitcher of the Year, also earning First-Team Suburban Council and Fifth-Team All-State honors. Sowards will be another arm working into the starting rotation for the Vikings this season.

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Player Profiles (continued)

Hudson Valley Vikings

Rob Spatafore

IF

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Tom Spataro

C

Hudson Valley Vikings

Zach Steimer

P/1B

ROB SPATAFORE Third Base/First Base Class: Freshman 5-11 Height: Weight: 200 High School: Mahopac Hometown: Mahopac, NY Curriculum: Criminal Justice Bat/Throw: R/R

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Rob Spatafore can play both the corner infield positions, which makes him a valuable asset to the team. Spatafore was on the Dean’s List at Hudson Valley in the Fall 2014 semester.

TOM SPATARO Catcher Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Freshman 5-10 160 Niskayuna Niskayuna, NY Business Marketing R/R

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Tom Spataro is a catcher out of Niskayuna where he earned the Anthony Tebano Memorial Award and was a Section 2 Honorable Mention catcher. Spataro provides added depth at the catcher position and should work into the lineup this season.

ZACH STEIMER Pitcher/First Base Class: Sophomore Height: 6-1 Weight: 220 High School: Home School Hometown: Ballston Spa, NY Curriculum: Physical Education Bat/Throw: R/R Zach Steimer returns for his final season after leading the team with four homeruns last season. Steimer can pitch and play first base, and will provide some pop in the lineup to produce runs.

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Player Profiles (continued) MIKE YAMIN

P

Rob Spatafore

Hudson Valley Vikings

Pitcher Class: Height: Weight: High School: Hometown: Curriculum: Bat/Throw:

Freshman 5-11 185 Troy Troy, NY Business-Marketing R/R

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Mike Yamin is a hard-throwing righty out of Troy. Yamin will get work as a starter, but could turn into a reliever and even nail down the closer position if needed.

Viking

Records

(through 2014 season)

Hits # 121 120 112 106 104 102 98 96 94 94

Name Tom Zink Ryan Gijon-Owen Rich Guillod Joel Molina Nick Testo John Barna Mike Guillod Nate Novak Andy Kozak David Balsamo

Doubles Year(s) 2005-06 2003-04 2008-09 2004-05 2005-06 2008-09 2008-09 2006-07 2012-13 2009-10

RBIs # 107 106 82 77 72 72 70 68 67 65

Name Ryan Gijon-Owen Rich Guillod John Barna Nate Novak Tom Zink Joel Molina Scott Krikorian Mike DiPiazza Bobby Krogh Steve Sayre

Name Nate Novak Gary Walcott William Lewis Jeremy Gulich

Triples

Name Ryan Gijon-Owen Joel Molina Steve Sayre

Year(s) 2003-04 2004-05 2003-04

Runs

Year(s) 2002-03 2008-09

# 17 12 10 10

Name Rich Guillod Matt Nobles Scott Robinson Ryan Gijon-Owen

Year(s) 2008-09 2002-03 2007-08 2003-04

Stolen Bases

# 102 96 93

Name Ryan Gijon-Owen Rich Guillod Silvestre Castro

Innings Pitched

Strikeouts

Year(s) 2006-07 1970-71 2004-05 2003-04

# 131 129.2

# Name 180 Gary Walcott

Name Gary Walcott Jeremy Gulich

Homeruns

# Name 13 Silvestre Castro 11 Rich Guillod

Year(s) 2003-04 2008-09 2008-09 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 1998-99 1998-99 2001-02 2003-04

Wins # 16 15 14 12

# 34 26 26

Year(s) 2003-04 2008-09 2002-03

Year(s) 1970-71 2003-04

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# 50 45 39 36 34 31 28 28

Name Mike Guillod Elvis Climes Andy Kozak Dan Soto Rich Guillod Max Keado Alex Lushkevich Matt Nero

Year(s) 2008-09 2004 2012-13 1998, 2000 2008-09 2007-08 2012-13 1997-98

30-Win Seasons Year(s) 1970-71

Record 44-10 34-15 33-10 32-10 31-13-1

Year(s) 2004 2005 2001 2008 2003

2014 Viking

Results

Day

Date

Opponent

Location

Vikings

Opponent

Sun.

3/16/14

# 2 Cloucester (NJ)

Away

3 8

21 7

Fri.

3/21/14

Suffolk

Away 8

8 2

3

Wed.

4/2/14

Genesee

Home 1

7 0

1

Thu.

4/3/14

Monroe

Home 1

1 4

14

Sun.

4/6/14

Jefferson

Home 3

11 5

1

Tue.

4/8/14

Mohawk Valley

Home 9

5 2

13

Thu.

4/10/14

Mohawk Valley

Away 3

10 6

5

Sat.

4/12/14

Fulton-Montgomery

Away 8

11 4

13

Sun.

4/13/14

Fulton-Montgomery

Home 13

6 12

15

Thu.

4/17/14

Clinton

Away 7

5 1

6

Sat.

4/19/14

Clinton

Home 7

1 3

2

Thu.

4/24/14

Adirondack

Away 7

4 12

3

Sun.

4/27/14

#8 Herkimer

Home 2

1 1

11 (6 innings)

Tue.

4/29/14

Columbia-Greene

Home

6 10

2 0 (5 innings)

Sat.

5/3/14

Schenectady

Home

2 1

0 7

Mon.

5/5/14

Adirondack

Home

6 5

3 2

Tue.

5/6/14

#7 Herkimer

Away

7 2

10 12 (5 innings)

Thu.

5/8/14

Jefferson

Away

4 5

1 8

Final Record: 20-16

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2014 Viking

Statistics

HITTING Eric Mueller Jonas Godell Brett Fenton Matt Sand Cameron Bow Mike Sunkes Bradley Adams Anthony Scaccia Cristian Disla Casey Cohan Joseph Bender Anthony Spataro Zach Steimer Charles Parslow Harrison Paulino Chris Carmel Lewis Lima Quinn Barnhart Edward Corniel Totals

YR Fr So So Fr Fr So So So Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr So So Fr Fr Fr Fr

POS OF P/OF UTIL OF C P/INF C P/1B INF SS 3B INF P/INF P/OF C P P/OF P/INF INF

FIELDING

YR Fr Fr So Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr So So So Fr So Fr So So Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr So Fr Fr

Cameron Bow Edward Corniel Jonas Godell Kyle Hall Tim Hughes Hans Schmidt Chad Sinko Mike Slingerland Zach Steimer Bradley Adams Brett Fenton Charles Parslow Eric Mueller Anthony Scaccia Quinn Barnhart Harrison Paulino Mike Sunkes Matt Sand Joseph Bender Franklin Miller Cristian Disla Casey Cohan Mike Verschelden Chris Carmel Lewis Lima Totals

PITCHING Dan Ciaramella Franklin Miller Hans Schmidt Charles Parslow Kyle Hall Jonas Godell Mike Sunkes Tim Hughes Anthony Scaccia Chad Sinko Alex Helenek Mike Verschelden Chris Carmel Lewis Lima Mike Slingerland Quinn Barnhart Zach Steimer Totals

G 34 8 32 17 28 29 27 36 13 29 36 3 24 28 3 14 12 13 5 36

YR Fr Fr Fr So Fr So So Fr So Fr So So Fr Fr Fr Fr Fr

POS P P P P/OF P P/OF P/INF P P/1B P P P P P/OF P P/INF P/INF

AB 115 5 79 43 76 83 87 101 28 69 94 4 51 69 5 9 11 4 6 941

R 30 1 16 19 14 15 13 28 5 15 19 2 9 14 2 1 206

POS C INF P/OF P P P P P P/INF C UTIL P/OF OF P/1B P/INF C P/INF OF 3B P INF SS P P P/OF

G 4 10 8 10 10 3 6 5 9 6 4 8 8 8 8 11 5 36

GS 8 1 6 2 3 5 3 5 2 1 36

H 50 2 29 15 26 27 25 29 8 18 24 1 12 16 1 1 1 286

G 28 5 8 11 5 8 6 8 24 27 32 28 34 36 13 3 29 17 36 10 13 29 9 14 12 36 W 6 1 3 1 2 2 1 2 1 19

2B 9 2 3 7 3 4 7 2 1 5 4 1 2 1 51

3B 6 2 0 1 9

TC 123 13 7 3 2 3 2 3 5 107 45 38 79 198 17 11 73 21 74 12 41 108 5 12 5 1011 L 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 4 1 17

SV 3 1 4

HR 1 2 1 1 4 4 13 PO 118 13 6 1 1 5 98 39 32 73 176 14 10 28 18 22 11 32 2 3 1 704

CG 4 4 1 9

RBI 26 1 8 10 14 15 10 22 6 11 18 0 13 9 0 1 1 1 166

BB 6 3 10 5 8 8 5 20 10 16 4 3 2 1 101

A 5 1 2 2 2 2 3 8 5 5 2 11 2 38 40 10 23 57 2 6 2 230 IP 4.1 50.2 12.0 31.2 9.1 2.0 9.2 9.0 15.0 19.2 4.0 7.1 14.1 18.0 15.1 11.0 1.0 234.1

K 10 3 8 15 6 12 13 25 4 25 27 22 8 1 3 2 4 1 189 E 1 1 1 4 11 1 1 7 3 12 2 7 19 1 3 2 77

SB 10 7 5 4 3 11 6 2 4 2 4 58

FPCT 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 0.991 0.978 0.974 0.949 0.944 0.941 0.909 0.904 0.857 0.838 0.833 0.829 0.824 0.800 0.750 0.600 0.924

H R ER 1 1 1 43 21 12 6 4 3 24 17 12 11 11 4 5 3 1 9 5 5 17 6 5 17 15 9 29 27 14 5 5 3 13 12 6 24 20 16 24 24 21 20 21 18 19 16 14 5 8 4 272 216 148

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CS 1 1 2 3 2 2 1 1 13

BB 1 28 5 7 5 2 1 4 7 9 2 5 13 22 12 7 1 131

AVG 0.435 0.400 0.367 0.349 0.342 0.325 0.287 0.287 0.286 0.261 0.255 0.250 0.235 0.232 0.200 0.111 0.091 0.000 0.000 0.304

OBP 0.464 0.667 0.433 0.453 0.398 0.383 0.354 0.421 0.312 0.354 0.376 0.250 0.298 0.274 0.200 0.273 0.167 0.000 0.000 0.380

DP 2 1 9 1 6 0 2 4 7 1 33

SBA 9 3 12

K 5 66 6 37 11 0 12 4 13 14 4 10 10 10 7 5 1 215

K/G 10.38 11.72 4.50 10.52 10.61 0.00 11.17 4.00 7.80 6.41 9.00 12.27 6.28 5.00 4.11 4.09 9.00 8.26

RCS 1 1 2 HR 2 1 1 1 3 1 9

SLG 0.643 0.800 0.456 0.651 0.382 0.434 0.402 0.426 0.321 0.333 0.298 0.250 0.490 0.261 0.200 0.111 0.182 0.000 0.000 0.419

HBP 2 1 4 1 1 4 4 2 4 1 1 25

RCS% 0.100 0.250 0.143 ERA 2.08 2.13 2.25 3.41 3.86 4.50 4.66 5.00 5.40 6.41 6.75 7.36 10.05 10.50 10.57 11.45 36.00 5.68

SF 2 1 1 3 2 1 2 3 1 16 PB 1 2 3

SH 3 1 1 2 1 3 5 0 2 1 19

TB 74 4 36 28 29 36 35 43 9 23 28 1 25 18 1 1 2 394

XBH 16 2 5 9 3 6 8 6 1 5 4 5 2 1 73

PA 125 9 93 54 89 96 96 12 33 82 122 4 57 75 5 12 12 4 6 1102

Outdoor Athletic Complex Capital Campaign Overview

Benefits for the Campus and Community

A new state-of-the-art synthetic turf playing field and track and field complex is planned for Hudson Valley Community College. The new outdoor athletic facilities will be on the site of the current soccer/lacrosse and football fields.

• Expanded athletic and exercise opportunities for all Hudson Valley Community College students, faculty, staff and members of the community

Features include: • • • • • •

• Low maintenance synthetic turf field for the college’s intramural sports and intercollegiate athletic teams

400m eight-lane track Synthetic turf field Natural grass practice field Concession, box office, storage and restroom facility Grandstand seating and bleachers Scoreboard and sports lighting

• High quality natural grass practice field for use by all college athletic teams and summer camp programs • Improved and expanded facilities for students pursuing physical education coursework

Benefits of College Athletics

• Opportunity for Hudson Valley Community College to host regional, state-wide and national athletic contests in a variety of sports at the high school and collegiate levels

College athletic programs have immediate and lasting effects. Student-athletes benefit from enhanced physical fitness and the emotional support of teammates, coaches and mentors outside of the classroom. They learn accountability, self-discipline and leadership as they in turn instill a sense of pride in the greater community and serve as a rallying point for the college.

NATURAL GRASS FIELD

• Outstanding sponsorship opportunities for local businesses, corporations and private donors committed to furthering the college’s mission of excellence

SPORTS LIGHTING

GRANDSTANDS

CONCESSION BUILDING

BLEACHERS FENCING

EIGHT-LANE TRACK LANDSCAPING

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Sponsored by the Faculty Student Association Sponsorship and Recognition Opportunities The Faculty Student Association is seeking sponsors and supporters to help make this crowning jewel in Hudson Valley’s athletic facilities a reality. With your partnership, the college will stand among the most well-equipped of all community colleges in the United States. Naming Opportunities Synthetic Turf Field - $750,000 Eight-Lane Track - $750,000 Natural Grass Field - $300,000 Concession Building - $250,000 Grandstands - $27,000 Bleachers - $9,000

Sponsorship Opportunities Fencing - $100,000 Sports Lighting - $100,000 Landscaping - $70,000

For more information about the new facilities, naming or sponsorship opportunities noted above, or recognition for gifts under $9,000, contact Dr. Alex Popovics, president of the Faculty Student Association of Hudson Valley Community College, at (518) 629-7307 or e-mail [email protected].

SCOREBOARD Sponsored by Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation

SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD

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Viking

Booster Club

The successes of our student-athletes are among the many positive outcomes in the cherished history of Hudson Valley Community College. The Athletic Department has earned six National Championships, 56 Region III Championships and 104 Conference Championships, while producing student-athletes who have received the nation's most prestigious individual accolades. The more than 300 student-athletes in our 16 intercollegiate athletic programs have included the college's Student Senate president, a SUNY Chancellor's Award recipient, Academic All-Americans, All-Americans, All-Region and All-Conference selections, a Rawlings Gold Glove winner, as well as Conference MVPs and Region III Student-Athletes of the Week.

Membership in the Viking Booster Club is simple. Your contribution can be paid in one lump sum or spread out over multiple payments as you prefer. Please mail your membership form and contribution to: Faculty Student Association Hudson Valley Community College 80 Vandenburgh Avenue Troy, New York 12180 Please do not hesitate to contact us at (518) 629-7328 or [email protected] for additional details or with any questions you may have.

We hope you will support our student-athletes by becoming a member of the Viking Booster Club, a nonprofit, support organization affiliated with the Faculty Student Association of Hudson Valley Community College. Your tax-deductible donation to the Viking Booster Club will directly impact all of our student-athletes by financing program enhancements, promoting community endeavors, assisting in recruiting and retention initiatives and supporting facility development.

Be bold. Be a Viking.

HudsonHudson ValleyValley Community Viking Booster Club Benefits Chart CommunityCollege College Viking Booster Club Benefits Chart Benefits

Viking Fan $50-$99

One Season Pass

Varsity $100-$249

Champion $250-$499

Coach's Circle $500-$999

X

X

Athletic Director's Circle $1,000-$2,499

President's Circle $2,500+

X

X

X

Two Season Passes Four Season Passes Media Guides

X

X

X

X

X

X

Schedules (poster, magnet, pocket)

X

X

X

X

X

X

Viking Nation T-Shirt

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Viking Polo Viking Jacket Two Tickets to Athletic Awards Ceremony

X

Four Tickets to Athletic Awards Ceremony

X X

* Each donation is valued and appreciated - no matter the amount. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the IRS. Thanks for your support of Viking athletics!

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Viking Booster Club Membership Type: ‫ ܆‬Viking Fan $50-$99 ‫ ܆‬Varsity $100-$249 ‫ ܆‬Champion $250-$499 ‫ ܆‬ŽĂĐŚ͛ƐŝƌĐůĞ $500-$999

‫ ܆‬ƚŚůĞƚŝĐŝƌĞĐƚŽƌ͛ƐŝƌĐůĞ ‫ ܆‬WƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚ͛ƐŝƌĐůĞ ‫ ܆‬Other

$1,000-$2,499 $2,500+ $ ___________

*Your membership in the Viking Booster Club is valid for one calendar year from date of donation. President's Circle donations are 10-year memberships.

Shirt Size:

‫܆‬S

‫܆‬M

‫܆‬L

‫ ܆‬XL

‫ ܆‬XXL ‫ ܆‬Other: _______________________________

Last Name: _________________________________

First Name: _____________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________

State: ________________

Home Phone: _______________________________

Zip: ________________

Work Phone: ____________________________

Email: _______________________________________________________________________________ Please apply my gift to: ‫ ܆‬All sports ‫ ܆‬Bowling ‫ ܆‬Ice Hockey ‫ ܆‬Softball

‫ ܆‬Baseball ‫ ܆‬Cross Country ‫ ܆‬Lacrosse ‫ ܆‬Tennis

‫ ܆‬DĞŶ͛ƐĂƐŬĞtball ‫ ܆‬Football ‫ ܆‬DĞŶ͛Ɛ^ŽĐĐĞƌ ‫ ܆‬Volleyball

‫ ܆‬tŽŵĞŶ͛ƐĂƐŬĞƚďĂůů ‫ ܆‬Golf ‫ ܆‬tŽŵĞŶ͛Ɛ^ŽĐĐĞƌ ‫ ܆‬Other: __________________

Hudson Valley Community College Athletic Affiliation: ‫ ܆‬Parent of Student-Athlete ‫ ܆‬Other relationship: ______________________ Name of Student-Athlete: ______________________________ Sport(s): _________________________ ‫ ܆‬Alumni

‫ ܆‬Employee

‫ ܆‬Friend/Supporter

Year(s) of Participation: ___________________________

‫ ܆‬Other: __________________

Sport(s): _________________________

Make check payable to Faculty Student Association of Hudson Valley Community College Gift Amount: $ ______________ Charge my (please check one) ‫ ܆‬Visa ‫ ܆‬Mastercard ‫ ܆‬Discover Card Number: __________________________ Exp. Date: ___________ 3-Digit Card Code: __________ Cardholder Name (please print): __________________________________________________________ Cardholder Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ____________________ ‫ ܆‬By checking this box I agree to have my name publicized as a booster club member. *Hudson Valley Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race or ethnicity, national origin, religion, disabling condition, marital status or sexual orientation.

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Hudson Valley Community College

Administration

ANDREW J. MATONAK, Ed.D., President Andrew J. Matonak, better known around campus as "Drew," assumed the presidency of Hudson Valley Community College on April 18, 2005. President Matonak's tenure is marked by record growth in enrollment and steady progress in completing a $200 million Facilities Master Plan for the college. Construction highlights include the September 2007 dedication of a new, $9.4 million Administration Building; the January 2010 opening of TECSMART, the Training and Education Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing and Alternative and Renewable Technologies in Malta, NY, a new 800-space parking garage completed on the Troy campus in August 2010 and a $47.4 million, 100,000 square foot Science Center in the fall of 2013. Enrollment records were set in three consecutive years – fall 2008, 2009 and 2010 when it topped 14,000. In addition, a variety of new academic programs have been introduced, most recently Adolescence Education, Automotive Management, Digital Media, Disability Studies, Entrepreneurship, Physical Sciences, Polysomnography for those interested in becoming sleep technologists, as well as Digital Marketing, Mechatronics and more. The aforementioned state-of-the-art Science Center boasts 25 fully-equipped laboratories for the study of biology, chemistry, physics, biotechnology, earth science and forensics, 11 classrooms, faculty and staff offices, conference spaces, a science study center and a greenhouse. Both Rensselaer County and the State of New York contributed funding for the Science Center and related projects. President Matonak also initiated the college's first comprehensive fund-raising campaign, the $10 million "Promise of Our Region" campaign. He steered the college’s Middle States Association (MSA) reaccreditation process, as required every 10 years, in 2013. The college has been accredited by the MSA since 1969 and completed its last self-study in 2004. The self-study evaluates and assesses every aspect of the college's operations, from its mission, goals and objectives, to academics, student services, administration and strategic planning. Off campus, President Matonak is vice president/president-elect of the New York Community College Association of Presidents, vice chairman/chairman-elect of the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors and president of Troy 2020. He serves on the boards of the Albany-based Center for Economic Growth, Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar, the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce and First Niagara Bank's Regional Advisory Board. He also is a member of the Capital Region Workforce Investment Board, the Green Jobs-Green New York Advisory Committee and the Economic and Workforce Commission of the American Association of Community Colleges. Prior to coming to Hudson Valley Community College, President Matonak served three years as president of Northwest Iowa Community College. His career has been shaped by his decision to attend Butler County Community College in Butler, Pennsylvania: he wanted to ensure other students had the same opportunity for success that was given to him. He continued at the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio, where he earned a bachelor's degree in sociology, followed by a master's degree in student personnel administration from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, and a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Houston in Texas. He also served as dean of student affairs at Horry-Georgetown Technical College in Conway, South Carolina; assistant dean of student

affairs at the University of Houston; the admissions and records coordinator at Lee College in Baytown, Texas; and assistant dean of student development and coordinator of career development and placement for the Eastern Iowa Community College District. President Matonak and his wife, Karen, have a daughter, Taylor. .

ALEX POPOVICS, Ed.D, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Development Dr. Popovics was appointed to his current position at Hudson Valley Community College in April 2006. He leads the college’s efforts to develop a comprehensive enrollment management plan and oversees the college’s student services division. The division includes admissions, registration, student life, intercollegiate athletics, access and assistive technology resources, campus ministry, counseling, transfer, health and career services. He also serves as president of the board of the Faculty Student Association of Hudson Valley Community College, Inc., which operates auxiliary services, including the bookstore, food service and the day care center. Dr. Popovics has served as vice president for enrollment management at several institutions of higher education and as president of Presentation College in Aberdeen, S.D. He earned a doctorate of education in educational leadership: policy, planning and administration from Boston University. He is an avid runner and a Boston Marathon qualifier. Dr. Popovics and his wife, Joanne, have three daughters, Kristin, Laura and Sarah. Sarah is a 2008 graduate of Hudson Valley.

KRISTAN PELLETIER, Director of Athletics As the director of athletics at Hudson Valley Community College, Kristan Pelletier of Troy is the first female to be appointed to the position in the college’s 59-year history. Pelletier served as Hudson Valley’s assistant director of athletics in 2008, also the first female in the college’s history to hold that post. Pelletier oversees 16 NJCAA Region III varsity sports, intercollegiate activities, coaches, staff and more than 300 student-athletes. Her responsibilities include administering the athletic program’s annual budget and supervising all facets of sport and intramural programs. During Pelletier’s time as assistant director of athletics, ten of Hudson Valley’s sport teams qualified for postseason play, winning three Mountain Valley Conference titles and one Region III title. In 2009, the men’s lacrosse team won its first conference championship in program history and the men’s basketball team advanced to the national semifinals after winning its second consecutive conference title and first Region III title since 1999. Pelletier oversaw the addition of two new sports, men’s cross country and women’s golf, to Hudson Valley. Both began competition in the 2009-2010 academic year, giving the college a total of 16 athletic programs that compete at the NJCAA level. Prior to joining the Hudson Valley Community College staff, Pelletier was a financial consultant and analyst at AYCO/Goldman Sachs, an account executive for the Tri-City ValleyCats and the director of women’s

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basketball operations at the University at Albany. She also served as head women’s basketball coach at Schenectady County Community College and as an assistant women’s basketball coach at The College of Saint Rose. A graduate of Bishop Maginn High School, Pelletier received a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in business administration from The College of Saint Rose. She graduated from Leadership Tech Valley in 2010 and is currently pursuing a doctorate in education with a concentration in athletic administration. Pelletier was a member of the Saint Rose women’s basketball team, appearing twice in the NCAA Division II Sweet 16. She was inducted into the Bishop Maginn Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006 and the Capital District Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011. Pelletier is a certified personal trainer, certified nutritional advisor and certified group fitness instructor. She and her husband, Brian DeStefano, who is the associate head men's basketball coach at Harvard University, have a daughter Cameryn Julianna.

JUSTIN HOYT, Assistant Director of Athletics and Sports Information Director Justin Hoyt became the Assistant Director of Athletics and Sports Information Director in 2011. Hoyt oversees all sports information responsibilities, including media relations, compiling game statistics and marketing the college’s 16 NJCAA programs. He serves as the athletic department liaison for facility rentals, coordinates the internal scheduling of athletic events and assists in all facets of the daily operations of the athletic department. Prior to joining Hudson Valley Community College, Hoyt worked for three years at D’Youville College where he was responsible for sports information duties and supervision of athletic events. He also has two years of experience in game management and marketing and promotions with the athletic department at Clemson University. Hoyt received his bachelor’s degree in sport management, with a minor in business, from Clemson University and a master’s degree in sport administration from Canisius College.

KEITH THOMAS, Athletic Trainer Keith Thomas has been the Hudson Valley Community College athletic trainer since the 2004-05 school year. Thomas is responsible for the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries for the more than 300 student-athletes on Hudson Valley’s 16 varsity teams. He came to Hudson Valley from Union College where he was an assistant athletic trainer. Prior to working at Union, he was a graduate assistant athletic trainer at the University at Albany for two years and the athletic trainer at LaSalle Institute for four years. Thomas received a bachelor’s degree in athletic training from Alfred University in 1998 and a master’s degree in curriculum development and instructional technology from UAlbany in 2004. He lives in Malta with his wife, Tara.

TIM WILSON, Assistant Supervisor of Athletics and Recreation Tim Wilson joined the Hudson Valley Community College athletics staff in 2002. He is a 1999 graduate of Troy High School and lives in Wynantskill.

CHRIS KELLY, Supervisor of Athletic Programs Chris Kelly became the supervisor of athletic programs at Hudson Valley Community College in 2005. She has been instrumental in the success of the Hudson Valley athletic department since her playing days in the late 1980s. She was an assistant women’s basketball coach under Paul Bishop in 1992-93, helping the Vikings win their first national championship. The only person to be inducted into the Hudson Valley Athletic Hall of Fame three times, Kelly is honored as an individual player, as a member of the 1988-89 women’s basketball team, and as an assistant coach of the 1992-93 national championship team. She holds a master’s degree in psychology.

DR. RICHARD ALFRED, Team Physician and Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Richard Alfred has been the team physician and orthopedic surgeon for Hudson Valley Community College athletics since 1988. He is a partner in The Orthopedic Group based in Albany. Originally from the Albany area, Dr. Alfred obtained his bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and attended Albany Medical College. After completing an orthopedic surgery residency at Albany Medical Center, he completed a prestigious fellowship in sports medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Alfred currently is an assistant clinical professor of surgery/orthopedics at Albany Medical College and serves as the medical director for the New York Giants training camp.

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2015

Baseball Schedule

Day

Date

Opponent

Location

Time

Saturday Sunday Tuesday

March 28 March 29 March 31

Schenectady Schenectady Columbia-Greene

Home Away Away

Noon Noon 2 p.m.

Thursday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Thursday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Thursday Saturday Sunday Tuesday Thursday

April 2 April 11 April 12 April 14 April 16 April 18 April 19 April 21 April 23 April 25 April 26 April 28 April 30

Columbia-Greene Mohawk Valley Mohawk Valley Jefferson Jefferson Fulton-Montgomery Fulton-Montgomery Clinton Clinton Herkimer Herkimer Adirondack Adirondack

Home Home Away Away Home Away Home Home Away Away Home Home Away

2 p.m. Noon 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 1 p.m. Noon 2 p.m. 2 p.m.

Saturday Sunday Friday Saturday Sunday

May 9 May 10 May 15 May 16 May 17

Sub Regionals Sub Regionals (If Necessary) Regional Tournament Regional Tournament Regional Tournament

TBA TBA Herkimer Herkimer Herkimer

TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

Home games denoted in bold face. *All games doubleheaders unless otherwise denoted.

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