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The Athletic Department of St. Louis College of Pharmacy offers a variety of athletic activities designed to meet the interests and needs of students, faculty and staff.
At the intercollegiate level, student athletes compete in NAIA men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, and women’s volleyball. Student dance and cheerleading squads support the athletic teams.
The College's intramural program and club sports provide an outlet for those looking to engage in competitive sports without a large time commitment. A free fitness incentive program awards participants for establishing and maintaining exercise habits.
The Fitness Center on campus includes basketball/volleyball courts, free weights, weight machines and a variety of cardiovascular fitness machines. Membership is included in tuition costs.
News from the Pillbox
Tennis Teams Compete
The men’s and women’s tennis teams competed in their first matches of the season, both coming away with close losses of 4-5. On Tuesday, April 12, the men’s team took on the Concordia Seminary Preachers at Dwight Davis Tennis Center in Forest Park. The Eutectic number one doubles team of freshmen Austin Wang and Alex Cline pulled out the only doubles win, defeating their opponents 8-4. Down 1-2 after doubles, the Euts knew they had a chance to win the match if they could come up with four wins of the six singles matches. After some exciting tennis, the Euts came up just short of that goal, winning three courts. At number six, fourth-year Bohan Li won easily, 6-3 and 6-0, while Cline had no trouble winning second singles 6-2, 6-1. Wang had the most exciting match at number one singles, going three sets against his Concordia opponent and prevailing 7-5, 6-7, 1-0.
The Lady Euts hosted Greenville College in Forest Park on Monday, April 18. Like the men, the women’s team was down 1-2 after doubles were over, with third-years Danielle Ahlfield and Lauren Owens trouncing Greenville’s third doubles 8-2 and providing the only win. At singles, Ahlfield and Owens again came up with wins for the Euts. Despite illness, Ahlfield won number six singles, 6-0 and 6-0, while Owens took the number two court in three sets, going 1-6, 7-6, and 1-0. The other hard-fought Eutectic win came from first-year Faith Slaton at number five singles with a score of 3-6, 7-5, and 1-0.
During the 2011-12 academic year, the tennis teams will make their debut as conference intercollegiate sports and compete in a full schedule of matches under the coaching direction of Head Coach Caleb Barnes.
Jokerst-Harter Earns Scholarship to NACWAA Institute
STLCOP Athletic Director Jill Jokerst-Harter is the recipient of a scholarship to the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Directors (NACWAA) Institute for Administrative Advancement in Denver, Colo., this June.
NACWAA selects 40 women athletics administrators from a pool of applicants to attend the institute. Jokerst-Harter not only received acceptance into the institute, but also received a scholarship from the NAIA based on her written essay to cover tuition, lodging, and meals. For 17 years, athletic administrators representing all divisions of the NCAA and NAIA and pioneers in women's athletics have gathered at the institute to participate in informative, interactive sessions ranging from the history of women in athletics, Title IX and legal issues to diversity, managerial leadership, and fundraising. Congratulations to Ms. Jokerst-Harter!
Athletic Dept. Welcomes New Staff Member Caleb Barnes
This fall, the STLCOP Athletic Department will welcome a new nine-month employee. Caleb Barnes, from Anderson, S.C., will begin his tenure as the head men’s and women’s tennis coach, intramural supervisor, and athletic administrator in August.
Barnes played varsity tennis at NCAA Division II Erskine College in South Carolina, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education in 2010. Currently, he is the head tennis pro at Brookstone Meadows tennis club in Anderson, S.C. The STLCOP athletic department sends a big Eutectic welcome to Coach Barnes!
David Baker Earns NAIA All-American Honors
Fourth-year David Baker became St. Louis College of Pharmacy’s first-ever NAIA All-American on Saturday, March 5, at the NAIA Indoor Track & Field Championships in Geneva, Ohio. Baker took sixth place in the one mile run, finishing in 4:13.50.
For the full story, go to STLCOP Track n Field page
Student-Athletes Recognized at Athletic Awards Banquet
Over 120 people packed the Carlisle Rooms for a banquet to honor STLCOP's 57 varsity athletes from the 2010-11 seasons on March 5. Student-Athletes were recognized by their respective coaches as well as Athletic Director Jill Jokerst-Harter, Dean Kimberly Kilgore, and President John Pieper.
Special awards included:
1st Team All-Conference
David Baker, Men's Cross CountryNAIA All-America Scholar-Athlete
Men's Cross Country: David Baker, Silvio Flaim, Jacob Gendron, Sarju PanchalWomen's Cross Country: Kristin Hagan, Karen Obermann
STLCOP Scholar-Athlete
Volleyball: Allison Gettinger, Samantha Maples, Kelly Plach, Taylor Yuhas, Molly Howell
Men's Cross Country: Sarju Panchal, Silvio Flaim, Alex Milligan, David Baker, Jacob Gendron, Zac Walter, Mark Streitz, Kashyap Padmaraju, Alec Daily
Women's Cross Country: Karen Obermann, Crystal Naes, Kristin Hagan, Amber Crites, Hanami Bright, Megan Rogers
Men's Basketball: Eric Schadler, Luke O'Brien, Alec Daily
Volleyball Team Awards
MVP: Kelsey MileurCoach's Award: Hannah Tucker
Defensive Player of the Year: Samantha Maples
Most Improved: Allison Gettinger
Men's Cross Country
MVR: David BakerBlood, Sweat and Tears Award: Amr Abualnadi
Women's Cross Country
MVR: Megan RogersBlood, Sweat and Tears Award: Abby Neeley
Men's Basketball
MVP: Adam ThallaOffensive Player of the Year: Matt Thieman
Defensive Player of the Year: Alec Daily
Ironman Award: Eric Schadler
Newcomer of the Year: Timothy Weaver'
Women's Basketball
MVP: Stephanie ChenMost Dedicated: Jera Wilburn
Newcomer of the Year: Jayme King
Offensive Player of the Year: Brittany Albus
Defensive Player of the Year: Nicole Freund
Most Improved Player: Jenna Haynes