2005 Season Preview - University of Kentucky Athletics

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K e n t u c k y V o l l e y b a l l Assistant Coach Jenae Dowling Personal Full Name: Jenae Lynn Dowling Pronunciation: juh-NAE DOW-ling Birth Date: September 8, 1981 Hometown: Fort Wayne, Ind. High School: Northrop College: University of Nebraska Sport Played: Volleyball Years Lettered: 2000-03 Degree: Bachelor’s – Finance (2004) Coaching and Playing Career 2000-03 University of Nebraska Libero/Defensive Specialist 2005-present University of Kentucky Assistant Coach The Dowling File Skinner on Dowling: “Jenae’s work ethic and passion for the sport of volleyball will be a huge asset for our program. She’s played at the highest level, which will help our players understand what it takes to win championships.” Dowling on the transition from playing to coaching… “I grew up with a passion for volleyball and always knew I wouldn’t be able to stay away; but when I graduated college I was out of the mix for a while. I missed the game, missed the camaraderie, and missed being part of a team. Coaching has brought back that passion and I’m looking forward to sharing it with and passing it on to our athletes this fall.” 42 Kentucky Volleyball Fall 2005 C r a i g Skinner has completed his first coaching staff by naming former Nebraska defensive player Jenae Dowling assistant coach in January. “I’m so thankful to have been given this coaching opportunity,” Dowling said. “I can’t imagine anything I would love doing more. We have great athletes, unbelievable support from the fans and athletic department, a great conference, and a beautiful city. I couldn’t be happier, and I’m really looking forward to this season.” Dowling, a native of Fort Wayne, Ind., was a four-year letterwinner at Nebraska, helping the Huskers to three Big 12 titles and the 2000 NCAA Championship. The 5-6 libero walked on at Nebraska in 2000 and appeared in 93 matches during her career. She was named a co-captain during her senior season of 2003 and split time at the libero position. Dowling shined in the classroom, earning first-team All-Big 12 honors three times and was a six-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll. She majored in finance and graduated with a bachelor's degree in business in May 2004. "Jenae is exactly what we are looking for in people that we want to be part of our program here at Kentucky," Skinner said. "She is enthusiastic, hard working and passionate about the sport of volleyball. She has played at the highest level and won a national championship, which will help us continue building for championships of our own." Dowling, 23, is the daughter of Jim and Sue Dowling of Fort Wayne, Ind.
K e n t u c k y V o l l e y b a l l Volleyball Support Staff Sara Sjuts Administrative Support Associate Sara Sjuts enters her first season with Kentucky volleyball as the administrative support associate after spending the last four years in a similar student role at Nebraska. Sjuts is responsible for managing daily office functions, coordinating team travel and administrating summer camp programs. She also assists in recruiting functions and budget management and oversees the office’s student workers. Sjuts, 23, spent her entire undergraduate career at Nebraska working as an assistant to the Director of Volleyball Operations. While with the Huskers, Sjuts worked closely with UK coach Craig Skinner and assistant Jenae Dowling. She was on staff in 2000 when Nebraska claimed the NCAA title as well. She graduated from Nebraska in December 2004 with a degree in business administration and took a position with a publishing company before coming to UK. Sjuts plans to pursue her Master’s degree in business administration while in Lexington. A native of York, Neb., Sjuts was active in volleyball, basketball, softball and track in high school. She is the daughter of Dave and Linda Sjuts. Philip Bennett Team Manager Philip Bennett is in his second season as a team manager for the volleyball program. A junior at UK, Bennett handles day-to-day management of practice setup, equipment and gameday duties, including videography and statistical assistance. Bennett hails from Knoxville, Tenn., and graduated from Carter High School. He is working toward a degree in kinesiology and exercise science and plans to pursue a career in coaching. Bennett was a member of UK’s club volleyball team for two years before joining the varsity women’s staff. Bennett, 28, is the son of Chyral and Michael Clark of Knoxville, Tenn. He is married to Jessica Walker of Louisville, Ky., who is an electrical engineer and a UK graduate. The couple resides in Lexington. Abbey Buchert Team Manager The 2005 season marks Abbey Buchert’s second year as team manager for the volleyball program. A junior at UK, Buchert handles day-to-day management of practice setup, equipment and game-day duties, including videography and statistical assistance. Buchert, a native of Orlando, Fla., graduated from University High School in June 2003 and is pursuing a degree in elementary education at UK. While in high school, Buchert played volleyball, basketball and was president of the student government association. Buchert, 21, is a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta social sorority and serves as the intramural chair for the group. Buchert is the daughter of Gerald and Shauna Buchert. She resides in Lexington. Lindsay Columna Team Manager Lindsay Columna is in her first season as a team manager for the volleyball program. A junior at UK, Columna handles daily office responsibilities for the volleyball staff, including recruiting duties and camp administration. She also will assist in practice setup and equipment and game-day duties. Columna is from Fishers, Ind., and graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School. She is majoring in psychology and plans to pursue a career in counseling. She also hopes to coach volleyball at the high school level. Columna is a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and the UK Women’s Choir. Columna, 20, is the daugher of Tom and Beth Roberts. Paul Graves Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer Paul Graves is in his first season as the graduate assistant athletic trainer for the volleyball program. The York, N.Y., native is pursuing his master’s degree in athletic training after earning a bachelor’s degree in the same field from Canisius College in Buffalo, N.Y. in May 2005. While at Canisius, Graves worked with men’s basketball, men’s hockey and women’s lacrosse. Graves also worked with the Buffalo Bills and the University of Buffalo football teams during his undergraduate years. Graves, 22, is the son of Dan and Donna Graves. He resides in Lexington. Jill Kindy Team Nutritionist Jill Kindy joined the University of Kentucky staff in August 1998 as a registered dietitian and serves as a nutrition consultant for the entire athletics department. She also co-coordinates UK CARES about Eating Disorders, a student organization. Kindy came to Kentucky from Auburn, Ala., where she spent a year serving as the program coordinator for hte Alabama Department of Public Health and a year working as a clinical dietitian at the East Alabama Medical Center. The Bloomfield Hills, Mich., native earned her bachelor’s degree from Michigan State in 1993 before earning a master’s degree in health education from Alabama in 1995. Kindy, formerly Jill Bigman, also served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at Alabama. She is married to David Kindy, a native of Port Washington, N.Y. The couple resides in Lexington and has two children - son Andrew, 5, and daughter Lauren, 3. Jamie Moberly Event Manager Jamie Moberly begins his 14th year with the UK Athletics Association. He serves as the event manager for volleyball and also manages special events in Memorial Coliseum and UK’s many other athletics facilities. Moberly, a native of Lexington, received his bachelor’s degree from Kentucky in 1991 and earned a master’s degree in sport management from UK in 1994. Moberly and his wife Esther have a three-yearold son, Ethan. Fall 2005 Kentucky Volleyball 43
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