November 8, 2009
As the season winds down towards the final weekend and playoffs,
the team appreciates the 
support from all of our fans and families. Last weekend in New
Hampshire, senior outside hitter Lizzie Cheek became the all-time
Le Moyne College Volleyball Program leader in kills with a 24 kill
performance as we defeated Franklin Pierce University 3-2. Lizzie
overtook Lindsey (Fattey) DiGiacomo, '06, who had become the all
time leader on the final night of her career in the playoffs at the
end of the 2005 season. Our entire volleyball family congratulates
Lizzie for her milestone.
In the
near future you will be receiving a letter from Athletic Director
Matt Bassett with some exciting news about the current projects and
key priorities underway in our athletic department. He will also be
asking fo r
you to
consider becoming a member of the Gold Wave for the 2009-2010 year.
You can support our volleyball program directly by returning th e pledge card
from that mailing, or you can simply click on the Gold Wave's
"SUPPORT THE 'PHINS" prompt below and make your gift online.
October 16, 2009
In the midst of our very tough conference play, the volleyball
team has asked, and has been approved to wear red jerseys on
Sunday, Oct 18 in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and
all of those people, young and old, that are being treated for
these two illnesses. Our opponents for the day, St Michael’s
College will be wearing red hair ribbons to show their support.
Please wear red, our “one day volleyball school color”
on Oct 18 and join us for this event. The local chapter of the
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will provide literature.
Thank you very much.
September 30, 2009
A big thanks to all that helped make the Homecoming Weekend such a
success, both on and off of the volleyball court. We
had a great 3-2 win over a very strong Southern Connecticut State
University to run our record to 10-2 in this young season.
The highlights of the day, besides some great NE-10 volleyball,
included welcoming back some of our beloved alumni as well as
presenting the 7th Annual Kyle Coggins Heart and Sportsmanship
Award. This memorial award is given to the volleyball team
member that most exemplifies the characteristics that were
demonstrated daily by Kyle as he assisted our volleyball team from
2000-2002. Voted by team members only, each winner can take
with her the knowledge that her hard work, regardless of court
time, did not go unnoticed. The winner from the 2008-09 team
was Michele Murray, a junior biology major from Rockaway Pk
(Queens), NY. Her constant positive and upbeat personality
along with her intense court presence put her at the top of the
voting.
Former winners in attendance were:
2003-2004: Kristi (Edmunds) Dreschler '05
2004-2005: Marissa Cuervo '06
2005-2006: Emily O'Hara '07
2006-2007: Julie McLaud '07
2007-2008: Jodi Smith '09, who arrived a little late due to a grad
class at U of Buffalo.
The
other alumni that were at the alumni day festivities, which
included an alumni volleyball match that follo wed the Dolphins
match, and a great meal at Angotti's Family Restaurant, were:
Dr. Danielle Cunningham '99, Jenny Wilson '99, Lauren (Goess)
Belknap '02 (team asst coach), Lindsey (Fattey) DiGiacomo
'06, Karla Hardy '07, and Kristin O'Kane '08 (team manager
'06 and '07).
One more thanks goes out to the continued support by John and Sue
Fattey and Rudy and Debbie Cuervo, parents of Lindsey and Marissa,
respectively. I cannot think of many, if at all, match days
that they weren't in the crowd cheering on the dolphins and their
daughters. Now, four seasons later, they still show that
support, and it is appreciated!!!
Ken King
Le Moyne Volleyball Head Coach
September 11, 2009
Dear Le Moyne Volleyball fans:
The Le Moyne College Volleyball team will present the 7th Annual
Kyle Coggins Heart & Sportsmanship award just before its match
on Sept. 26 vs. Southern Connecticut State University, slated
to start at 11AM. This award is to honor the memory of Kyle,
who passed away during finals week in 2003. Kyle had been a
tireless worker, helper and supporter of the team. Past
winners include: 2003: Stefanie Smith '06, 2004: Kristi (Edmunds)
Dreschler '05, 2005: Marissa Cuervo '06, 2006: Emily O'Hara '07,
2007: Julie McLaud '07, and 2008: Jodi Smith '09. The 2009
winner will be announced at the ceremony. With family weekend
and volleyball alumni day taking place, it is our hope that those
of you that knew and loved Kyle will be present.
For three volleyball seasons, Kyle Coggins was a fixture with the
volleyball program. Where his volleyball skills saw limits,
his enthusiasm, heart and effervescent personality had no
limit. He came into the gym with a smile and helped the
practice sessions in any way asked of him. Following his
passing, the team came to me with the suggestion for some kind
of memorial. The Kyle Coggins Heart & Sportsmanship Award
was born. Mike Stephens, my assistant at that time, and
currently the head coach at Oklahoma Panhandle University,
wrote the dedication. He had coached Kyle on the men's club
team for a year. Each year the dedication is read just before
the award winner is announced. It is very difficult to
read this without tears forming, even after 6 years.
There are no current players that knew Kyle, so we look to educate
them yearly. It is our hope that from this they understand
volleyball, and sports in general, can be a vehicle to so much
more than just count stats and standings. The
relationships they will make will affect them for a
lifetime.
Ken King
Le Moyne Volleyball Head Coach
August 17, 2009
Dear Le Moyne Volleyball fans:
The 2009-10 volleyball team begins it's preseason with the largest
roster in the school's history. With the challenges that a
large roster may present, the quality of each student-athlete on
the roster is so strong, that we are looking forward to a very
interesting season. Returning players have
seen each of the incoming new players and know the high level of
skill that they bring. The new players have seen the returning
players and know the motivation that they have to make 2009-10 a
very successful year. Senior tri-captains Lindsey Gleason,
Kaylin Brainerd and Lizzie Cheek will lead this group to the court
and hopefully a 12th post-season in the 14 years that we have been
part of the Northeast-10. Stay tuned for updates on the team
as the season progresses.
Ken King
Le Moyne Volleyball Head Coach
