Christopher Newport

CNU ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF DAN WEILER AS HEAD WOMEN'S SOCCER COACH

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Friday, 15 March 2013 00:58

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Christopher Newport University Interim Director of Athletics Jon Waters has announced the hiring of Dan Weiler as the new head women’s soccer coach. Weiler comes to CNU from Concordia College (Minn.) after guiding his squad to the NCAA Tournament in six of the last seven seasons.

"We are thrilled to have Dan Weiler join the CNU community and take the helm of our women's soccer program," Waters said. "Coach Weiler has extensive successful experiences developing student-athletes on the field, in the classroom and in the community."

Weiler joins the Captains after 11 seasons as head coach with Concordia, building the program into a regional powerhouse and consistent national threat. The Cobbers reached the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament in three of their six appearances, all coming under Weiler’s guidance over the past seven years.

“I want to personally thank Jon Waters and the search committee for giving me the opportunity to join the athletic staff of CNU, “ said Weiler. “With my first steps on CNU’s beautiful campus, I felt completely comfortable and welcome by students and staff. CNU women’s soccer has tremendous potential and I’m excited to start working with the student/athletes.”

Weiler has twice been selected as the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Region Coach of the Year (2009 & 2012) and is a four-time Conference Coach of the Year. He compiled an impressive record of 144-58-24 while at the helm for the Cobbers, a winning percentage of over 69%. Since 2007, the team has won 77% of their games, going 98-23-18.

He has coached players to 30 NSCAA All-Region honors and five All-American nods. Off the field, his team has earned the NSCAA Team Academic Award every year, coached 37 Academic All-Conference players, 4 Scholar All-Americans, and 2 ESPN Academic All-Americans.

His 14-year coaching résumé at Concordia includes two seasons as an Associate Coach for both the men’s and women’s teams before taking over as the head coach for the women’s team in 2001. For a span of five seasons (2007-11), Weiler also took the reins of the men’s team, turning around a 3-win squad in 2007 to a 13-win program in 2010.

Weiler was also the head girls’ soccer coach at Fargo South High School from 1999-2006, guiding the Bruins to a state championship in 1999. He earned North Dakota Coach of the Year honors in 1999, and in 2002, was named a finalist for the national girl’s high school coach of the year.

Weiler holds a Brazilian (BRUSA) “A” coaching license and a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) “B” license.

A Fargo, N.D. native, Weiler graduated Magna Cum Laude from Moorhead State University in 1996.

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Volleyball Falls To CSU Northridge to Close West Coast Trip

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Monday, 03 September 2012 07:37

LONG Beach, Calif., Sept. 1, 2012 – The James Madison volleyball team wrapped up its three game trip to the West Coast with a 3-0 loss at the hands of Cal St. Northridge in the final game of the Long Beach State Mizuno Invitational in Long Beach, Calif., on Saturday.

CSUN went to 1-1 in the tournament to improve to 3-2 on the season. JMU dropped to 1-5 on the year.

Three different players collected at least seven kills for the Dukes led by nine on .133 hitting from senior outside hitter Danielle Erb (Tampa, Fla./Plant). Erb added 13 digs and a block assist. Sophomore middle blocker Lizzy Briones (Siloam Springs, Ark./Siloam Springs) added eight kills and a team-high four blocks while freshman outside hitter MacKenzie Kleespies (Lincoln University, Pa./Avon Grove) contributed seven kills, 15 digs, two blocks and two assists in her first career start.

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Newport News VA - USATF Coaching Education Level I School - Sept 21-23, 2012

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Friday, 20 July 2012 04:53

USA Track & Field Level I

Coaching Education School

Newport News VA

Christopher Newport University

September 21-23, 2012

Coaches of Track and Cross Cross Country -

High School, Youth, Masters and College will be interested in this program.

Coaches of Adult Running Clubs and Triathlon Coaches

(worth 10 CEU's for certified coaches) will also find the program of value.

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School Director: Andrew Allden - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 919-619-3426

For more information log on to:www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/

Registration:

Online at www.usatf.org/groups/Coaches/education/schools/

click "school details" link.

Early Registration: $150 (if received by September 7, 2012)

Late on-line and on-site registration: $200 (space is limited)

Fee includes a Level 1 Curriculum.

You must be a member of USATF to register www.usatf.org/membership/

Refund policy: 1/2 of the registration fee ($75.00) will be refunded after the early registration deadline and no refund will be given after the class start date.

If you have any difficulties with the online registration process, please contact the School Director Andrew Allden This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 919-619-3426

Level I Alumni may attend for a fee of $75.00

Schedule:

September 21, 2012 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

September 22, 2012 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

September 23, 2012 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Lodging:

Holiday Inn

943 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.

Newport Newport News VA 23601

Phone: (757) 952-0116

Ask for USATF Group Rate $69.00 + Tax

Includes Breakfast Buffet

3 Miles from Classroom

Instructors:

Andrew Allden is the School Director & Endurance Instructor. He is a Level 1 and 2 Endurance Instructor and has 18 years experience as Division I Coach. He was selected as the 2003 Southeast Men's Coach of the Year and coached the 2001 Division I Men's 800m Champion.
Larry Judge, Ph.D., C.S.C.S., is an Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Coordinator of the Graduate Coaching Program at Ball State University. He has 18 years of Division I coaching experience with Indiana State University, the University of South Carolina, the University of Wyoming and the University of Florida. He is currently the USA Track & Field National Chairman for Coaching Education in the throwing events. He is also a Level 3 instructor in the International Association of Athletics Federation's (IAAF) Coaching Education Program. He has coached more than 100 NCAA Division I All-Americans, including eight Olympians.
Tyler Wingard is the Head Coach at Christopher Newport University and the Sprints and Jumps Instructor for the CNU Level 1 School. Wingard has coached 31 Division III All-Americans, 2 national champions and 165 conference champions. He is a USATF Level 2 Coach in all events and a Level 2 Biomechanics Instructor.

Level 1 Information:

USATF Coaching Education Level 1 program is a starting point for all track and field coaches. One of the objectives is to put all coaches on common platform (i.e., speaking the same language). The Level 1 program covers all events in a foundational manner by emphasizing fundamentals, rules, safety/risk management, and instruction techniques. Level 1 prepares individuals to coach junior high school, high school, club, and age group athletes.

Level 1 Schools are two-and-a-half-day courses (21-24 hours), including both classroom instruction and hands-on training. Attendance at all sessions is required to earn a certificate.
After the school, participants must complete an online exam that covers event-related and sport science subjects.
Upon attending the School and passing the exam, participants will be issued a Level 1 Certificate of Completion.

Benefits

Recognition as a USATF Level 1 Coach
Curriculum book covering sport science and individual events
Eligible to attend Level 2 School

Requirements to attend

Be at least 18 years of age

Be a USATF Member - you can join online to register for the class

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C.J. WOOLLUM NAMED DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS EMERITUS

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Monday, 11 June 2012 10:32

Senior Associate AD Jon Waters assumes Interim Director of Athletics duties

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Christopher Newport University Director of Athletics C.J. Woollum today announced that he will retire as the Director of Athletics immediately and will transition into the role of Director of Athletics Emeritus, with a focus on alumni and advancement.