2009-2010 Cougar Tennis - SIDEARM Sports

2009-2010 Cougar Tennis

Washington State University has adopted the slogan, "World Class, Face to Face." I am reminded of these words every time I step onto campus, utilize WSU's facilities and interact with university personnel. Washington State University provides students and student-athletes alike with the highest caliber of educational and collegiate experiences. In addition, our university and community foster a family-like atmosphere, genuinely caring for each of its members. Our athletic department and tennis program have enthusiastically embraced the philosophy adopted by WSU. Arguably the strongest in the NCAA, our team competes in the Pacific 10 Conference and plays at the highest level of collegiate tennis. From my past experiences, I believe that our athletic department is unique because we provide each and every student-athlete, from football to tennis, with an equal opportunity to succeed in the classroom and on the court. Each of our student-athletes is provided with the academic and athletic resources and support to achieve any and all personal and team goals. Our collaborative efforts do not end with the world class resources and support. When you join the Cougar family, our goal is to facilitate and maximize your growth as a student, as a player, but most importantly, as a person.

GO COUGS! Head Coach Lisa Hart

General Info/Table of Contents

GENERAL INFORMATION

Location: Pullman, Wash. Founded: 1890 Enrollment: 25,135 President: Elson S. Floyd Faculty Representative: Ken Casavant Home Facility: The WSU Outdoor Tennis Center Nickname: Cougars Colors: Crimson and Gray Conference: Pacific-10 Affiliation: NCAA Division I

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION

Director of Athletics: Bill Moos Senior Associate Director of Athletics/SWA: Anne McCoy

TENNIS STAFF

Head Coach: Lisa Hart (tennis@wsu.edu) 509-335-0310

Assistant Coach: Ekaterina Burduli 509-335-0310

Office Location: Bohler Athletic Complex M40 Mailing Address: PO Box 641602

Pullman, WA 99164-1602 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 3/4 Web Site:

SPORTS INFORMATION

Assistant Athletic Director/SID: Bill Stevens Assistant Directors: Linda Chalich, Craig Lawson, Jessica

Schmick, Joe Nickell Tennis SID: Caitlin Bonney (caitlin.bonney@email.wsu.

edu) Student Assistants: Spencer Drolette, Nick Hemphill,

Casey Johnson, Michael Walsh, Donny Turnbaugh Office: 509-335-COUG Fax: 509-335-0267 Office Location: Bohler Athletic Complex 195

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WSU Tennis Facilities..................................................... 2

COACHES ..................................................................... 3 Lisa Hart .....................................................................4-5 Ekaterina Burduli........................................................... 6 Support Staff................................................................. 6

PLAYERS ........................................................................ 7 Preview/2008?09 Roster............................................8-9 Cara Brown................................................................. 10 Elisabeth Fournier ....................................................... 11 Jessica Gomez ............................................................. 12 Ksenia Googe.............................................................. 13 Lea Jansen................................................................... 14 Andjela Kankaras......................................................... 15 Marina Nicolas............................................................ 16 Jackie Owens............................................................... 17 Erin Troedson.............................................................. 18 Liudmila Vasilieva.........................................................19

2008-09 OPPONENTS................................................ 21 Pac-10 Conference ..................................................... 22 Opponents.............................................................23-24

SEASON IN REVIEW/HISTORY .................................... 25 Season in Review ........................................................ 26 Top 10 Lists................................................................. 27 All-time Opponents/Season/ITA ................................. 28 NCAA.......................................................................... 29 Letterwinners .............................................................. 30 Year-by-Year Results ...............................................31-34

UNIVERSITY................................................................. 35 World Class. Face to Face............................................ 36 Diversity ...................................................................... 37 Student-Athlete Development...............................38-39 Weight Room.........................................................40-41 Athletic Medicine...................................................42-43

ADMINISTRATION...................................................... 44 University Administration............................................ 44 Cougar Head Coaches................................................ 46 WSU Athletic Staff....................................................... 47

CREDITS This publication was written and edited by Caitlin Bonney and Bill Stevens, WSU Sports Information; design and layout by Pat Brommer; University Publishing; photography by Rod Commons, Jason Krump, and Bill Stevens, WSU Sports Information, and Bob Hubner and Shelly Hanks, WSU Photo Services. Additional photos provided by Cougar Tennis.

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Indoor/Outdoor WSU Tennis Facilities

Washington State University tennis facilities have seen some major upswing over the past two years with the addition of a new outdoor tennis center and the renovation of the Cougars' indoor facilities.

In the spring of 2007, a new outdoor tennis center was completed and serves as the outdoor home of Cougar tennis. The facility is named the WSU Outdoor Tennis Center and hosted its first matches during the fall of 2007.

The state-of-the-art facility features 12 lighted courts, an adjacent clubhouse, PlexiPave tennis surface, and improved spectator viewing areas.

The indoor tennis facility in Hollingbery Fieldhouse received a renovation in the fall of 2006. The facility has served a variety of purposes for WSU Athletics over the years as the indoor training facility for tennis, track and field, rowing, and baseball, now the women's tennis team is the primary resident of the facility.

During the renovation the number of courts was decreased from five to four which allows for the maximum amount area between courts. An upgraded lighting system allows for multiple light levels depending upon scheduled events. The system is on a sensor that allows the lights to maximize energy efficiency while maintaining consistent light level throughout the facility. PlexiPave was also the surface laid down which made the facilities meet NCAA and Pac-10 standards for play.

Along with the upgrades the tennis facility has been named "The Simmelink Courts at Hollingbery Fieldhouse" in honor of Cougar supporter and donor Audrey Simmelink.

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