| Date | Opponent | Result/ Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | Illinois Wesleyan University Open | 10:00am |
| 1/19 | Chicago Invitational | 11:00am |
| 1/26 | Midwest Invitational | 11:00am |
| 2/1 | Leif Ericson Invitational | 4:00pm |
| 2/9 | ISU Classic | 10:00am |
| 2/16 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville Open | TBA |
| 2/23 | Midwest Collegiate Conference Invitational | TBA |
| 3/6 | NAIA Indoor Championships | TBA |
| 3/8 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Qualifier | 10:00am |
| 3/20 | Early Spring Opener | TBA |
| 3/29 | Viking Olympics | TBA |
| 3/29 | Washington University Invitational | TBA |
| 4/5 | Central College Invitational | TBA |
| 4/12 | Wheaton Invitational | TBA |
| 4/19 | Olivet Mid-Season Invitational | TBA |
| 4/26 | Drake Relays | TBA |
| 4/27 | Loras Open | TBA |
| 5/1 | MCC Championships | TBA |
| 5/8 | Dr. Keeler Invitational | TBA |
| 5/16 | Last Chance Qualifier | TBA |
| 5/28 | NAIA Outdoor Nationals | TBA |
Home games in bold
* = Midwest Collegiate Conference match
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2007-2008 Season
The 2008 Ashford women's track team returns to competition with young but talented newcomers mixed with veteran leadership. "We have a group that we can build around for the next four years," said David Thompson, Head Track and Field Coach.
Freshmen to watch will be Kelly Tenboer (Morrison, IL) who was an All-State runner in the high jump, 100m and 300m hurdles for Morrison High School and Kelsay McCausland (Camanche, IA) whose high school career highlights included a second place Drake Relays finish in the discus and All-State honors. Also look for freshman Erika Jakobsen (Rock Island, IL) to challenge for All-Conference honors in the distance events. Brittany Flohr (Sterling, IL) will add depth in the jump and sprinting events and Olivia Canales (Sterling, IL) will compete in the shot.
Veteran returnees include Wendy Milam (Cedar Rapids, IA) who should compete for All-Conference honors in the shot put, Datisha Duncan (Chicago, IL) and Alexis Turner (Chicago, IL) in the sprint events and Lanna Bartko (Champaign, IL) in the hurdle races.
Women's Track & Field Roster
Front Row, left to right: Ashley Day, Tara Van Zuiden, Brittany Flohr, Datisha Duncan, Alicia Hardin, Alexis Turner, Erika Jakobsen
Back Row, left to right: Brittany Singroy, Olivia Canales, Lanna Bartko, Kelsey McCausland, Holly Maskell, Wendy Milam, Kelly Tenboer, Coach Dave Thompson
| Name | Year | Position | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Turner | Jr. | Sprinter | Chicago, IL |
| Alicia Hardin | Fr. | Pole Vault / Sprints | Sterling, Illinois |
| Brittany Flohr | Fr. | Jumper / Sprints | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Datisha Duncan | So. | Sprinter / Jumper | Chicago, IL |
| Erika Jakobsen | Fr. | Distance | Rock Island, IL |
| Holly Maskell | Jr. | Field Events | Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario |
| Kelly Tenboer | Fr. | Heptathlon / Hurdles / High Jump | Morrison, IL |
| Kelsay McCausland | Fr. | Field Events | Camanche, IA |
| Lanna Bartko | Jr. | Hurdler / Sprinter | Champaign , IL |
| Olivia Canales | Fr. | Field Events | Sterling, IL |
| Steffane Winslow | Jr. | Field Events | Le Claire, IA |
| Tara Van Zuiden | Fr. | Long Jump and Triple Jump | Albany, Illinois |
| Wendy Milam | Sr. | Field Events | Cedar Rapids, IA |
David Thompson
(david.thompson@ashford.edu)
David Thompson has been hired as Ashford University's Men's and Women's Track and Field Coach. Thompson joins the Saints program with extensive track and field experience, including success as a student-athlete at North Central College, a NCAA Div. III powerhouse in the sport. Thompson's most recent coaching stint was as an assistant coach at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL.
Thompson began developing his track and field resume as a student-athlete at North Central College in Naperville, IL. He was named All-American 11 times and was a three-time National Champion. He served as the captain of the track and field team from 1994-1998. After completing his eligibility, Thompson was a student assistant at North Central, concentrating in events he had not participated in as an athlete. After graduating, Thompson pursued his dream of qualifying for the Olympics by training in Indianapolis, IN, with the Indiana Invaders, a Nike sponsored professional track and field club. While training full time, Thompson participated in instructional clinics for coaches and pursued his USATF Level 1 Coaching certification.
Thompson joined the staff at Augustana in 2004, concentrating primarily in sprints, jumps, and multi-events. While there, he developed 16 All-Conference performers as well as 3 NCAA national qualifiers.
Meg Schebler, Athletics Director at the University, is looking forward to working with the Athletics department's newest member. "Dave Thompson is a great addition to our staff and our university. He brings with him an excellent background in the sport and is a person of exceptional character and integrity. He has a clear understanding of the high academic standards we hold our athletes to, and is knowledgeable of the role recruiting and retention plays in athletics. Coach Thompson is committed to developing and operating an outstanding program, and we are excited for the future."
Vernon Phillips
(vernon.phillips@ashford.edu)
Vernon Phillips re-joins the Ashford University track and field staff as a throwing coach after the sport's one-year hiatus from the AU lineup. A 20-year veteran of the sport, Phillips has coached two All-Americans during his career and a national champion in the indoor weight throw. A 1976 graduate of St. Ambrose University and native of Hughes, Arkansas, Phillips was a member of the Bees' track team as a hammer thrower during his tenure. After graduation Phillips became a lifetime member of the Sun Light Power Lifting Circuit, achieving a worldwide ranking of #11 in 1986. Currently an employee of the Davenport Community School District, Phillips is the campus supervisor at Wood Intermediate where he also coaches football, track and wrestling. Phillips lives in Davenport, Iowa with his wife, Jo Ellen, and his four children, Kori, Roslynn, Cleah and Jevon.