Redlands Basketball REDLANDS BASKETBALL WOMEN S MEDIA GUIDE

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1 REDLANDS WOMEN S BASKETBALL MEDIA GUIDE

2 This is Redlands... RCC s Campus includes education buildings and student housing geared toward learning for the mind and body. Redlands mission is to prepare students for the future by pro iding a e ible curriculum a supportive technology structure and a professional faculty and staff. Admission and enrollment are year round. The low student/teacher ratio at Redlands allows for more personal attention and individuali ed instruction. n addition tuition is among the most affordable in the region. ife outside the classroom is enhanced by a variety of activities including clubs such as tudent enate Aggie Club hi Theta appa ative American Club tudent urses Association lac Culture rgani ation and ellowship of Christian Athletes. Redlands students also enjoy both intercollegiate athletics and intramural sports. Student activities throughout the year include the annual Cougar ash Spring ling music videos concerts and more. n addition to modern classrooms and media services Redlands facilities include an art gallery cultural center conference center seven computer labs tness center swimming pool and sauna. Redlands is located in l Reno lahoma just minutes west of lahoma City on ma ing it both attractive and easily accessible to allas ort orth Amarillo Tulsa and ichita. l Reno residents can enjoy several par s sporting facilities the ain Street downtown area Crimson Cree olf Course and a e l Reno. l Reno provides a small town atmosphere and charm with the bene ts of being close to metropolitan area. 2

3 Dr. Larry F. Devane, President Redlands President Dr. Larry F. Devane has created a vision for Redlands that includes state of the art technology, varied course and program delivery modes, student focused facilities, numerous public and private education partnerships, and a high standard for competitive athletics. Devane was selected by the American Association of Community Colleges to the International Education Commission. The Commission will be focused on analysis of student access to U.S. Community Colleges and the role of the AACC in partnering with learning access at the associate level in countries developing community colleges. Devane continues to serve on the AACC National Homeland Security Task Force and the task force steering committee. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international two-year college academic honor society, has recognized Devane for his multiple years of service to PTK s Oklahoma/Arkansas region as a Distinguished Presidential Ambassador. Further, PTK has awarded Devane the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction. Devane s state and community leadership roles are varied, including serving on the Board of Directors of the El Reno Chamber of Commerce Foundation for Progress, El Reno Federal Corrections Institute Community Advisory Council, Canadian Valley Integris Hospital Board of Directors, Vice President of the Canadian County Greater Oklahoma City Metro United Way, and Coordinator of Leadership Canadian County, as well as past President of the Oklahoma Two-Year Colleges Presidents Association. Devane has served as President of RCC since 1990 and was honored in 2001 by the Redlands Board of Regents with the naming of a campus building, the Larry F. Devane Multi-Media Lifelong Learning Center. He recently was named as the El Reno Citizen of the Year. Prior to coming to RCC, Dr. Devane was President of Highland Community College in Highland, Kansas. He attended Coffeyville Community College, earned his bachelor s and master s degrees from Emporia State University, and his PhD in adult and occupational education from Kansas State University in Athletic Directory (405) Athletic Administration Matt Newgent, Athletic Director Peggy Ward, Administrative Asst Men s Basketball Yaphett King, Head Coach Kenneth Gordon, Assistant Coach Women s Basketball Laci Tompkins, Head Coach Sheila Howard, Assistant Coach Jeff Tompkins, Assistant Coach Select Physical Therapy Aron Steffen, Physical Therapist Baseball Matt Newgent, Head Coach Jacob Johnson, Assistant Coach Ross Ashley, Assistant Coach Volleyball Kristin Vincent, Head Coach Karina Bellato, Assistant Coach Women s Golf Gerrod Chadwell, Head Coach Training Room Eli Zucksworth, Head Trainer

4 WOMEN S BASKETBALL SEASON OUTLOOK The Lady Cougars have several new faces, but many familiar ones returning as well. Their experience is going to greatly help them in conference play, and the newcomers will add depth and a strong post presence. Amanda Coffman, sophomore point guard, will be at the helm with Brandie Sandy, Ashley Davis, and Tiffany Jupin bringing experience to the perimeter play as well. Tabby Bailey, Hannah Weldon, Laney Hamilton, and Lindsey Roberts will also come in to add depth at the guard spots. In the post, experienced players Tara Fleming, Sheirra Bruner, Felicia Simpson, and Ashley Morgan will lead the way, with high expectations for newcomers Kayela Johnson, Alexandria Foster, and Samantha Stout. This is a wonderful group of women who also was ranked ninth in the nation, in both Division I and II, in grade point average with a This group is a class act on and off the oor, and it is a privilege to go to battle with them every time we take the oor. They make me proud, as they do the college and the community of El Reno in the way they represent themselves day in and day out, Tompkins said. It will be a fun and exciting year. 4

5 Laci Tompkins Women s Head Coach Laci Tompkins begins her ninth year as head coach of the Redlands Community College Cougar Women s Basketball Team. Last season Coach Tompkins team got off to a great start of 15-5 before loosing 5

6 More on Tompkins Redlands Head Coach Conference Runner-Up Redlands Head Coach 22-8 District Runner-Up - Coach of the Year Region II Champion Redlands Head Coach District Runner-Up - Coach of the Year Region II Champion Redlands Head Coach 22-9 Conference Runner-Up Redlands Head Coach 26 6 District Runner-Up - Coach of the Year Region II Champion Redlands Head Coach a onal ournament - Coach of the Year Region II Champions District Champions - District Coach of the Year Redlands Head Coach 20-9 Region II Champions - Coach of the Year District Runner-Up Redlands Head Coach Conference Runner-Up Bridge Creek HS Head Coach (.645) Sheila Howard Assistant Coach Sheila oward is in her rst year as assistant coach at RCC but this is not her rst time here. She played for Coach Tomp ins on the ational Tournament team. She went on from Redlands to play at illsdale aptist College where they also went to the ational Tournament. She received her bachelor s degree in social sciences from Hillsdale and received her master s degree in education from the niversity of Central lahoma. Coach Tomp ins is e cited to have her e perience on the oor and e perience as one of her former players to help guide the Lady Cougars. 6 Jeff Tompkins Assistant Coach eff Tomp ins serves the Lady Cougars when at all possible especially in the recruiting arena. He has helped the Lady Cougars for seven years as he has also coached his own teams. He has coached two State Championship Teams in his tenure as well as been named All State Coach of the ear where he coached Sooner standout Taylor rif n and Conference Coach of the ear si times. He was named All Region Coach of the ear in and is currently Head Coach at dmond orth High School and Region Representative for lahoma City ig Schools. He is married to Head Coach Laci Tomp ins in which he has two children Le i and Tiger.

7 Kellie Sanders Assistant Coach ellie Sanders is in her second year at Redlands. She is manager for the Cougars. This will be her second season to wor with the team. She is from arlow lahoma. Bobbie Sandy Assistant Coach obbie Sandy will be a sophomore at Redlands. This will be the second season she has assisted the Lady Cougars bas etball team. She is from erry lahoma. Eli Zucksworth Athletic Trainer Second year Redlands Community College Head Athletic Trainer li uc sworth is responsible for preparing the athletes for both practice and games while treating on site injuries. li is a member of the ational Athletic Trainers Association ATA and the lahoma Athletic Trainers Association. He is a graduate of lahoma State niversity where he earned his bachelor s degree in athletic training. n he received his aster of ducation degree from Southeastern lahoma State niversity. 7

8 Women s Basketball Team and Roster # Name Position Year Height Hometown 10 BerTabitha Bailey Guard Freshman 5 8 Tulsa 12 Amanda Coffman Guard Sophomore 5 4 Tuttle 15 Brandie Sandy Guard Sophomore 5 7 Perry 20 Tiffany Jupin Guard/Forward Sophomore 5 7 Washington 21 Sheirra Bruner Forward Sophomore 5 10 Del City 22 Hannah Weldon Guard Freshman 5 9 Calumet 23 Ashley Davis Guard Sophomore 5 9 Lawton 24 Lindsey Roberts Guard/Forward Freshman 5 10 Verden 25 Alexandria Foster Forward/Center Freshman 6 2 Dallas, Tex. 30 Laney Hamilton Guard/Forward Freshman 5 10 Oklahoma City 32 Felicia Simpson Forward/Center Sophomore 5 11 Midwest City 34 Samantha Stout Forward/Center Freshman 6 0 Spiro 35 Tara Fleming Forward/Center Sophomore 5 11 Moore 40 Kayela Johnson Center Freshman 6 0 Dallas, Tex. 45 Ashley Morgan Forward/Center Sophomore 6 1 Duncan 8

9 BerTabitha Bailey #10 Major: Pediatric Nursing Hometown: Tulsa Captain 2 years MVP Senior Favorite Food: Almost any fast food Amanda Coffman #12 Major: Nursing Hometown: Tuttle Little All City All-Conference Favorite Movie: The Other Sister Brandie Sandy #15 Major: Undecided Hometown: Perry All-State Hobbies: Riding 4-Wheelers and Going to the Lake Tiffany Jupin #20 Major: Marketing Hometown: Washington All-State Little All-City Female Athlete of the Year Favorite Food: pot roast Sheirra Bruner #21 Major: Criminal Justice Hometown: Del-City Rookie of the Year Favorite Movie: Peaceful Warrior Hannah Weldon #22 Major: Nursing Hometown: Calumet OBGCA All-State MVP Washita Valley Conference Female Athlete of the Year Hobbies: Fishing, hunting and hanging out with family and friends 9

10 Ashley C. Davis #23 Hometown: Lawton, OK All-Area 2004 All-Conference 2004 MVP 2004 Senior Captain 2007 Future Plans: Become a surgical assistant and work in the Operating Room Lindsey Roberts #24 Major: Athletic Training & Physical Therapy Hometown: Verden Defensive Player of the Year (4) Female Athlete of the Year (2) Future Plans: Become an athletic trainer for a sports team Alexandria Foster #25 Major: Undecided Hometown: Lancaster, TX State Runner-Up 2008 Highest GPA Favorite Sports Memory: Attending Track Junior Olympics Laney Hamilton #30 Major: Athletic Training Hometown: Oklahoma City Varsity Captain Favorite Sports Memory: Attending State Championships Freshman Year Felicia Simpson #32 Major: Liberal Studies Hometown: Midwest City All-Around Athlete Team MVP Award Future Plans: Become a surgeon Samantha Stout #34 Major: Pre Med/Pharmacology Hometown: Spiro Future Plans: Become a pharmacist or dental hygenist. 10

11 Tara Fleming #35 Major: General Studies Hometown: Moore Female Athlete of the Year Best Offensive Player Best Free Throw Percentage Favorite Movie: 27 Dresses Kayela Johnson #40 Major: Criminal Justice Hometown: Dallas, TX Rebounder of the Year Favorite Sports Memory: Attending Coca-Cola Tournament Ashley Morgan #45 Major: Nursing Hometown: Rush Springs Duncan Banner All-Conference Player Favorite Sports Memory: Attending Track and Field State Championships Join the Cougar Club Today! Become a member of the TEAM behind the TEAMS Support Cougar athletic teams by sponsoring a banner or a sign or by making a tax-deductible donation. Maroon & Gold Club $50-$99 One 10-ticket Punch Pass, Hat, Media Guide: Name recognition in all guides, Cougar Den Access Silver Cougar $100-$249 One 10-ticket Punch Pass, 3-month Fitness for Life family pass, Hat, Media Guide: Name recognition in all guides, Cougar Den Access Golden Cougar One 20-ticket Punch Pass, 3-month Fitness for Life family pass, Hat Super Cougar One 20-ticket Punch Pass, 6-month Fitness for Life family pass, Hat 2 X 3 Arena signage Media Guide: ¼ page-all sports, Cougar Den Access For More Information, Contact the Athletic (405) or newgentm@redlandscc.edu 11

12 Women s Basketball Schedule Month Date Opponent Location Time October 11 Women s JUCO Showcase Garland, TX TBA 17 Langston Scrimmage Langston, OK. 03:00 25 Rogers State Scrimmage Muskogee, OK TBA 28 Three Way Scrimmage El Reno, OK TBA RCC, UCO, NWOSU 31 NOC Classic Enid, OK TBA November 1 NOC Classic Enid, OK TBA 8-Jul Redlands Classic El Reno, OK TBA 12 Bacone University JV Muskogee, OK 06:00 15 Cisco Junior College Cisco, TX 02:00 17 Oklahoma City Univ. JV OK City, OK 07:00 20 Oklahoma City Univ. JV El Reno, OK 06: Independence Classic Independence, KS TBA 24 Bacone University JV El Reno, OK 06:00 December 2 Cisco Junior College El Reno, OK 06:00 4 OBU JV El Reno, OK 06:00 6 Ranger Junior College Ranger, TX 02:00 8 Mid-America JV El Reno, OK 06:00 15 Mid-America JV El Reno, OK 06:00 January 12 Brown Mackie College Salina, KS 05:00 17 North Arkansas College Harrison, AR 03:00 22 Frank Phillips College Borger, TX 05:30 26 Southwest Christian College El Reno, OK 06:00 31 Brown Mackie College El Reno, OK 02:00 February 2 NOC Enid El Reno, OK 06:00 5 Western OK State Altus, OK 06:00 7 North Arkansas El Reno, OK 03:00 19 NOC Enid Enid, OK 06:00 21 Southwest Christian Bethany, OK 02:00 23 Western OK State El Reno, OK 06:00 28 Region Championship TBA 02:00 March 6-7 District Championship Region II Winner s Home TBA National Tournament Peoria, IL TBA ** Dates and Times Subject to Change **