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What’s Inside (Pages are Interactive if viewed online) 

Thanks for Your Support .........................Page ..2 

About Our Students ................................Page ..2 

About Our Intercollegiate Sports ...........Page ..2 

A Message from Dean Kevin Luckey ......Page ..3 

NVC Athletics Hall of Fame .....................Page ..4 

5th Annual Storm Classic ........................Page ..5 

Baseball ...................................................Page ..6 

Softball ....................................................Page 21 

Men's Golf ...............................................Page 26 

6th Annual Storm Classic Information ...Page 27 

McCarthy Library Open to Community ..Page 29 

PAC–Student and Community Resource Page 30 

Going Green–NVC Is Doing Its Part........Page 31 

Athletics Staff ..........................................Page 32

Page 2 – 2011 Storm Spring Athletics 

Thank You for Supporting Napa Valley College Athletics 

The citizens of Napa County made 

a clear commitment to higher 

education in 1941 when they 

passed a bond issue to establish 

Napa Junior College. One year 

later, in 1942, Napa Junior College 

was founded as part of Napa 

Union High School district. World 

War II held its first class to just 

16 students, only one of whom 

was male. Once the war was over, 

The profile of a Napa Valley 

College students has changed 

over the history of the college. 

Our first students entered after 

high school and studied full-time. 

Today’s student body is diverse in 

age, ethnicity, family status, years 

elapsed since high school and 

We believe 

that 

participation 

in physical 

education 

and intercollegiate 

athletics is 

a vital part 

of the college and university 

experience. It is a common saying 

in the field of sports sociology 

that participation in sports does 

not build character. Participation 

in sports reveals character. Our 

student athletes and coaches consistently 

demonstrate the truth of 

this maxim in their daily student 

lives as well as on the playing 

field or court. 

In order to allow smaller colleges 

to compete on an even playing 

field, the Bay Valley Conference 

was realigned five years ago. 

Larger schools which enjoyed a recruiting 

pool of as many as 35,000 

students per semester were shifted 

to the Big Eight Conference. 

Napa Valley College is a full member 

of the Bay Valley Conference. 

In the fall/winter sports framework, 

Napa Valley College is represented 

by teams in men’s soccer, 

women’s volleyball, women’s golf 

and men’s and women’s basketball. 

Also beginning in fall 2011, 

NVC will be fielding women’s 

GIs flooded into the new college. 

During 1948-49, a modern new 

college was built next to the high 

school. 

The community reaffirmed its 

commitment to the local college in 

1962 by passing a bond issue to 

buy land and build a new college 

campus. The college finally had 

its own campus, which opened in 

1965, its own school district, and 

educational goals. Our students 

also have much in common: they 

are bright, inquiring and goaloriented. 

They share a strong 

belief in education as a means of 

improving their lives. 

Approximately 60 percent of our 

credit students are female, and 

soccer – see the last paragraph 

of Dean Luckey’s message on the 

next page. 

In the spring, Napa Valley College 

is represented by teams in baseball, 

softball and men’s golf. 

Men’s golf and women’s golf 

participate in Northern California’s 

Big Eight Conference. 

Men who attend Solano College 

full-time may participate in NVC’s 

soccer program. Men who attend 

NVC full-time may also participate 

in Solano’s football program, a 

sport not available at NVC. 

In addition to Napa Valley College, 

the BVC is now composed of College 

of Marin, Mendocino College, 

Solano College, Los Medanos 

College, Merritt College, Laney College, 

Contra Costa College, Yuba 

College, Folsom Lake College and 

College of Alameda. 

Some of the factors taken into 

consideration in developing the 

new alignment included size of 

the student population, number of 

sports offered, size of the athletic 

budget and facilities (members of 

the Big Eight, for example, have 

more money to maintain facilities 

and keep equipment upgraded). 

Students who represent Napa Valley 

College through participation on 

an athletic team are subject to the 

About Napa Valley College 

About our Students 

an enrollment of 1771 students. It 

renamed itself Napa College. 

In 1982, Napa College changed its 

name to Napa Valley College. In 

addition, while classes had long 

been offered in the upper Napa 

Valley, the opening of a permanent 

Upper Valley Campus in the early 

nineties brought educational 

opportunities close to home for 

upper valley residents, and added 

the majority are under 25. More 

than 10 percent of NVC students 

are over 50. More than 70% of 

our students attend on a part-time 

basis. Approximately 3 percent 

have already earned associate 

degrees and approximately 5 

percent hold bachelor degrees. 

About our Intercollegiate Sports 

current rules and regulations of the 

California Commission on Athletics. 

All student athletes are full-time students 

and must carry a “C” average 

or better to maintain eligibility. 

More information on athletics may 

be obtained by calling the Athletic 

Department at 253-3222. 

PE/Athletics Renovations 

The passage of a $133.8 million 

college district bond in 2002 has 

resulted in the renovation of many 

of Napa Valley College’s facilities 

and the planning of new facilities. 

Included are the new lighted 

tennis courts to the west of the 

gymnasium. In addition to regular 

day, evening and weekend credit 

tennis classes, the courts are host 

to many events from NVC Tennis 

Club sponsored activities to USTA 

juniors tournaments and clinics. 

The courts are also available to the 

public when not scheduled for NVC 

classes or activities. 

The new North Gym opened over 

Summer 2010 and is used for many 

physical education, athletics, adaptive 

PE and police academy classes 

and activities. State-of-the-art equipment 

is utilized by instructors and 

professors. 

NVC intercollegiate athletes 

participating in the indoor sports 

of volleyball and basketball and 

in credit volleyball, basketball 

new dimensions to the college 

curriculum. 

Napa Valley College celebrated 

its sixtieth anniversary in 2002, 

and continues to seek new 

avenues of service to students 

and the community. For example, 

services and classes are being 

offered and expanded in the 

rapidly growing community of 

American Canyon. 

These statistics translate to NVC 

classrooms which are enriched 

by diversity. The college values 

diversity in its student body, 

faculty, staff and curriculum. 

Individual differences are respected 

and valued in all parts of the NVC 

campus. 

and badminton classes now enjoy 

the benefits of the complete 

gymnasium upper floor overhaul 

completed six years ago. Bleachers, 

the basketball/volleyball 

courts-flooring system, the sound/ 

broadcast-system, the lobby and 

rest rooms, the overhead lighting 

and electrical systems all received 

a complete face lift. 

The volleyball team and men’s 

and women’s basketball teams 

and classes in basketball, volleyball 

and badminton play on a 

safer, new wooden flooring system 

under brighter, more efficient new 

lighting. In addition, the coaches’ 

offices were remodeled and the 

interior repainted. Around our 

Olympic-sized swimming pool, new 

decking was put in place. 

Other Changes 

The new Library and and Learning 

Resource Center and the 

new Performing Arts Center (see 

page 22) opened in fall 2010 to 

resounding popularity. Remaining 

bond projects underway include 

the reassignment and design of 

the old Library Building into a 

new Administration Building and 

the conversion of the current 

Administration Building into a 

Student Services Center.

Welcome to Napa Valley College and 

the spring sports seasons. We are 

excited about our entire sports program 

and the direction that it is headed 

under the leadership of a group of fine 

coaches. Jim Wiechers, a highly respected 

golf veteran, is heading our men’s golf 

program. Michelle Hobbs, entering her 

sixth season at the helm, is leading our 

women’s softball team. Bob Freschi, who 

has built a very solid program, is the 

men’s baseball skipper. Each team looks 

to be solid and ready to compete well 

in their respective conferences. Softball and baseball 

will play in the Bay Valley Conference, and golf will 

compete in The Big Eight Conference. All of the spring 

sports teams have opened their seasons and look to be 

competitive in their conferences. 

The competition is a vital part of the educational 

process for our student-athletes, and it provides 

a component for growth and maturity that is unique 

in the educational structure. We believe that it is our 

job to help our student-athletes develop on the court, 

on the course and on the fields. It is also our job to 

help them see their potential in a field of study or a 

profession and to understand their duties as citizens. 

We are proud that many of our student-athletes take 

advantage of the opportunities that our program and 

our institution provide. Many of our student athletes 

transfer to four-year institutions to continue their 

studies, and many continue their playing careers. 

This past fall ten of our sophomore athletes earned 

Bay Valley Conference academic honors. They all 

maintained over a 3.0 grade point average during 

their years of competition at NVC. The honorees are 

Kevin Luckey 

Dean, Physical 

Education and 

Athletics 

2011 Storm Spring Athletics – Page 3 

Spring 2011: A Message from the Dean 

of Physical Education and Athletics 

volleyball players Nicole Bickham, Christina 

Fonville and Tiffany Molinar; men’s soccer 

players Bryan Aguilera, Joel Ng and Luis 

Orozco; women’s basketball players Jordan 

Price and Kelsey Zeller; and, men’s basketball 

players Paul Dugoni and Rosevelt Smith. 

These athletes have balanced academics and 

athletics in a way that sets an example for all 

athletes. 

Napa Valley’s athletic program would 

be unable to compete effectively 

and accomplish our academic mission 

without the continued support of the 

college administration, staff and faculty. And, the 

community support has been vital in the ongoing 

facility improvement. In order to compete effectively 

and to continue to build our programs it truly takes 

a team effort, and we in the athletic department are 

very appreciative of the support that we receive from 

so many areas. On October 14 we will once again host 

The Storm Classic Golf Tournament, this year at the 

Eagle Vines Golf Club. It has been a very successful 

fundraiser for our program, and many individuals and 

businesses have helped to make the success possible. 

We invite you to join us this year. In addition, we will 

host our inaugural Napa Valley College Athletic Hall of 

Fame on October 1 at Embassy Suites. 

Despite California’s dire budget situation, the 

Athletic Department and the Physical Education 

division members are optimistic about the future. Some 

very good things are happening in athletics at Napa 

Valley College. We are looking forward to continuing to 

work with all members of the Napa Valley College and 

Napa Valley teams to serve the student/athletes and to 

make all of our programs the best that they can be. 

The Napa Valley College Storm Baseball Team and Coaches 

thank the many Spring Program advertisers who have offered 

their support. We encourage you to consider their products 

and services.


Coming in 2011 

Napa Valley College 

Athletics Hall of Fame 

Contact 

Kevin Luckey 

at 

256-2514 

for information

Above, Napa Valley Register's Marty 

James, executive sports editor, sports 

a smile as he participates in his 

number one favorite activity outside 

of work and helps Napa Valley 

College Athletics at the same time. 

Right, a cheerful foursome points to 

where they had hoped their golf balls 

would have gone. 

Fifth NVC Golf Classic a success 


Athletic program benefits from fund-raiser 

About 75 golfers 

participated in the 5th Annual 

Storm Golf Classic at Silverado 

Resort and Country Club on 

June 9. Nearly $8,000 was 

raised according to Sonia 

Wright, Foundation executive 

director, and Kevin Luckey, 

dean of Athletics and Physical 

Education. 

The funds play a vital role in 

maintaining a quality athletic 

program. 

The tournament has become 

a true showcase for the spirit 

of our community. Our student 

athletes are on the course, at 

the check-in table, and helping 

with the auction. 

Next year’s tournament will 

be October 14, 2011. The event 

will be hosted by Eagle Vines 

Golf Club. Join us to celebrate 

the success of our talented 

students and teams. In signingup 

to join our tournament, you 

are also joining our team to 

continue to provide a vibrant 

athletic program to our local 

college athletes. 

For more information 

contact Kevin Luckey at 

253-4514. 

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2011 Baseball Game Schedule 

DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME LOCATION 

Friday February 4 West Hills College 2:00 p.m. Coalinga* 

Saturday February 5 West Hills College 11:00 a.m. (D-H) Coalinga* 

Friday February 11 Butte College 2:00 p.m. Chico* 

Saturday February 12 Butte College 10:30 a.m. (D-H) Chico* 

Thursday February 17 San Francisco 2:00 p.m. San Francisco* 

Saturday February 19 San Francisco 11:00 a.m. (D-H) Napa* 

Friday February 25 Shasta College 2:00 p.m. Napa* 

Saturday February 26 Shasta College 11:00 a.m. Napa* 

Thursday March 3 Yuba College 2:00 p.m. Marysville 

Saturday March 5 College of Marin 1:00 p.m. Kentfield 

Tuesday March 8 Mendocino College 2:00 p.m. Napa 

Thursday March 10 Laney College 2:00 p.m. Oakland 

Saturday March 12 Contra Costa College 1:00 p.m. Napa 

Tuesday March 15 Los Medanos College 2:00 p.m. Pittsburg 

Thursday March 17 Solano College 2:00 p.m. Suisun 

Saturday March 19 Yuba College 1:00 p.m. Napa 

Tuesday March 22 College of Marin 2:00 p.m. Napa 

Thursday March 24 Mendociono College 2:00 p.m. Ukiah 

Saturday March 26 Laney College 1:00 p.m. Napa 

Tuesday March 29 Contra Costa College 2:00 p.m. San Pablo 

Thursday March 31 Los Medanos College 2:00 p.m. Napa 

Saturday April 2 Solano College 1:00 p.m. Napa 

Tuesday April 5 Yuba College 2:00 p.m. Napa 

Thursday April 7 College of Marin 2:00 p.m. kentfield 

Saturday April 9 Mendocino Colelge 1:00 p.m. Napa 

Tuesday April 12 Laney College 2:00 p.m. Oakland 

Thursday April 14 Contra Costa College 2:00 p.m. Napa 

Saturday April 16 Los Medanos College 1:00 p.m. Pitssburg 

Tuesday April 19 Solano College 2:00 p.m. Suisun 

Thursday April 21 Conference Tournament TBA TBA 

Tuesday April 26 Conference Tournament TBA TBA 

Thursday April 28 Conference Tournament TBA TBA 

Friday-Saturday May 6-May22 State Playoffs TBA TBA 

*Pre-Season Competition 

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Bob Freschi 

Head Coach Baseball 

Head baseball coach Bob Freschi 

enters his tenth season as the 

skipper of the Storm. "Skip" 

entered the fray as an adjunct 

coach and instructor in 2002, 

and was hired full-time and 

permanent at the end of the 

season. 

He brought a significant 

resumé to NVC. In addition to 

numerous support roles for a 

wide variety of baseball venues, 

he was assistant baseball coach 

in charge of hitters, catchers, 

outfielders and recruiting and 

a general physical education 

instructor at Cañada College 

from Aug. 1997 to Aug. 2001. 

In 2000, Coach Freschi was 

a Stanford Baseball Camps 

instructor, assisting coaches in 

organizing and coordinating 

baseball camps. 

From 1994 to 1996, he was a 

European Envoy baseball coach 

serving Major League Baseball 

International. Acting as coach 

for the Slovakia National team. 

He conducted instructional 

camps and clinics in several 

European countries and was 

heavily involved in activities 

designed to market and promote 

the game of baseball for all ages. 

“Every year, we look to compete 

at a high level in the BVC, 

performing better each season. 

Our staff strives to develop 

players, successfully transfer our 

student athletes to the four-year 

level and to have fun,” notes 

Coach Freschi. 

In 2004, Coach Freschi was 

awarded Coach of the Year for 

the Bay Valley Conference. 

Season Outlook: "We are 

putting an emphasis on pitching, 

defense and timely hitting to 

move the Storm forward this 

season," says Coach Freschi. 

If we maximize our ability to 

throw strikes consistently and 

play a high level of catch, we will 

prove to be very competitive 

this season." Coach states that 

"The 2011 Storm is a young team 

with only seven sophomores 

Warren Brusstar 

Pitching Coach 

Paul Freitas 

Assistant Coach 

returning. We are looking for 

these freshmen to mature as 

players, develop as athletes 

and get acclimated to college 

baseball. 

"We are counting on our seven 

sophmores to produce and 

to lead the Storm, led by Paul 

Sciacca, Tyler Kozlowski, Joel 

Moreno, Michael Crandell, Sean 

Viratos, Robin Groom and Ryan 

Wagner. 

"We have a great core freshman 

group led by Jordan Grubbs, 

James McLemore, Andrew 

Ratterman and Ben Monroe. 

"The pitching staff is comprised 

of twelve frosh and one 

sophomore so we will be 

learning on the fly and anticipate 

steady improvement 

"We will be a contact hitting club 

that has the ability to run. The 

Storm will be an aggressive team 

willing to take advantage of that 

speed. 

"All in all, the Storm will produce 

a competitively exciting season!" 

Pitching Coach Brusstar begins 

his fifth year with the Storm. He 

played with the NVC baseball 

team in the seventies and was 

awarded a scholarship to Fresno 

State University. He added 

substantial baseball credits to 

his resume by playing 15 years 

of pro ball including nine with 

The Show with the Philadelphia 

Phillies, Chicago Cubs and 

Chicago White Sox. He was 

a member of the 1980 World 

Series Championship Phillies 

team. He believes pitchers and 

players "...should hustle, play 

hard and have fun." As to 2011, 

"we've gotten better in the last 

few years. We need to continue 

that improvement. We should 

be better this year as a team. We 

have the same goal every year: 

To win the BVC!" 

Paul Freitas embarks on his 

second year as a Storm assistant 

coach. He is a former assistant 

coach for Fairfield High School 

and a coach for the 2000 

championship. Coach Freitas 

said, "This group looks strong to 

me and I'm very excited to be a 

part of the 2011 NVC Storm. The 

boys have a good work ethic that 

will enable us to put an exciting 

brand of baseball on the field." 

Bob "Pop" Freschi returns as an 

all-around utility coach for his 

eighth year following a two-year 

hiatus. Welcome back, Coach! 

Lino Garcia is also a second 

year assistant coach. He comes 

to the Storm with substantial 

credentials: Nine years 

professional baseball as an 

outfielder with both the Arizona 

Diamondbacks (A) and Colorado 

Rockies Major League Baseball 

organizations (AAA). He was 

recognized as the D-Backs No. 6 

prospect in 2002; he participated 

in major league spring training 

camp (2001-2004); and he was 

invited to play Midwest League 

All-Star Game (2002) and the 

Golden Baseball Leagues All-Star 

Game in 2007. Coach Garcia 

won the Golden Glove Award in 

2002 with a .914 fielding record 

and in 2006 with a .922 fielding 

record. More recently, he was 

the key offensive player for the 

Tucson Toros inaugural season 

where the Toros captured the 

South Division championship. 

He finished the 2009 season 


2011 

Baseball 

'Pop' Freschi 


Lino Garcia 


Brian Houle 


with a .314 batting average, 

49 RBIs and 22 stolen bases 

in only 66 games. Originally 

from Venezuela, he played four 

seasons in the Venezuela Winter 

Ball League. 

Coach Garcia states, "Although 

my professional coaching 

experience is limited, I am 

passionate about the sport and 

sharing my skills and experience 

with other talented players to 

enable their advancement in the 

game of baseball." 

As to how he will approach his 

role with the Storm, he says, 

"Baseball is my passion and I 

believe that when the love for 

the game is as strong as mine, 

success follows with hard work 

and motivation. My goal is to use 

my professional experience, my 

mistakes and accomplishments 

to help other players move 

forward. I am also devoted to 

being a team player. This is 

key to success, and my hope is 

to impart this attitude to the 

players and create success at the 

end of the season." 

Brian Houle is returning to the 

Storm for his fifth year as an 

assistant coach after a layoff of 

several years. He was assistant to 

the Storm in 2003, 2005, 2006 

and last year. He was assistant 

coach in 2004 at UC Davis and 

in summer 2004 for the Danville 

Dans Central Illinois Collegiate 

League. He will be working as a 

catching coach and third-base 

coach. 

He will help develop athletic 

backstops through solid 

fundamentals, hard work and 

discipline.


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2 Joel Moreno 

Sophomore Joel Moreno comes to the 

Storm from Hogan High School and Coach 

Damien Neves' program. A Sociology major, 

this 175 pound, 6-foot right-hander will be 

guarding the left field hole as he takes up 

the position of shortstop. Transfer options 

are open–USC,UCLA, NYU,..."anywhere that 

wants me." He cites a major athletic highlight 

as "spending the last two years at Napa 

Valley College and having the opportunity to 

continue playing baseball after high school." 

He thanks his parents "for always encouraging 

me to continue playing..." and he plans "...to 

continue playing baseball as long as possible, 

and maybe one day get drafted." He's also a 

fan of the S.F. Giants and a Double Double from 

In-N-Out Burgers. 

Coach Freschi notes: J-Mo started with the 

Storm as a redshirt sophomore who is making 

the transition this year from second base to 

shortstop. He's magical with the glove and 

has a great bat! Looking for him to provide 

leadership for this young Storm team! 

3 Robin Groom 

Stepping into the Storm staff as a six-foot 

right-hander, Robin Groom is Vintage High 

School product, having played for Rich 

Anderson. He is a business transfer major. 

His favorite ball team is the S.F. GTiants, and 

he has tremendous respect for former Giant 

Barry Bonds and World Series Champion Tim 

Lincecum. Robin identifies being a starting 

pitcher during a game played at the River 

Cats stadium in Sacramento as a major sports 

experience. On his life's bucket list he would 

like to have a photograph of his execution 

published by the photography benchmark 

magazine, National Geographic. More than just 

tongue-in-cheek, his favorite quote: 

"What are my Chances?" 

"Not good." 

"Not good like one out of a hundred?" 

"I'd say more like one out of a million..." 

"So you're tell me there's a chance!" 

That's how dreams are realized! 

Coach Freschi says: "Robin has the ability 

to be tough to hit when he locates his 

pitches, and he has a great cut fastball. He 

also provides maturity and leadership to the 

pitching staff!" 

4 Michael 

Crandell 

Returning to his position 

between the batter and umpire, 

sophomore Michael Crandell will 

bring experience from last year's 

freshman outing with the Storm 

and Todd Pridy's Napa High School 

program. At 195 lbs. and 5'9", 

he will bat from the left side of 

the plate. Michael has baseball 

kudos aplenty: MEL Catcher of the 

Year; 2009 MEL Champs; 2009 

All-County First Team; 2009 Napa 

American Legion area champs, 

advancing to the state tournament. 

He played for Top Speed during 

their record season of 50-9. Also 

playing first base, Michael brings 

his role model's philosophy to the 

game: "My Dad is hard-working 

and he is persistent!" A transfer 

student, Mike plans to become 

a sports historian, a baseball 

coach and plans to play baseball 

"...as long as I can." He gives a 

nod to the East Bay, identifying 

the Oakland Athletics as his favorite baseball team. He embraces the 

challenge of Ted Williams' quote: "Hardest thing to do in sports...hit a 

round ball with a round bat and try to hit square." He also thinks Field 

of Dreams is a great movie (he's not alone in that thought!) and his 

favorite food is one of those awesome sandwiches from the Brown's 

Valley Market Deli. 

Coach Freschi relates: Michael is not only an outstanding baseball 

player; he is also a terrific student athlete. He is the epitome of what 

forms the foundation of NVC Baseball: Academics, Athletics and Great 

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5 Jordan Grubbs 

Mounting the hill as a right-handed 

hurler, freshman Jordan Grubbs 

joins the Storm from Justin-Siena 

High School's program under the 

generalship of Coach Scott Wright. 

A Sports Management major, Jordan 

will pursue his degree at an as yet 

undetermined four-year institution. 

At Justin, Jordan was named MVP his 

freshman, sophomore and senior years 

and Pitcher of the Year his junior year. 

He was also named Napa Valley Pitcher 

of the Year as a junior and Napa 

Valley Player of the Year his senior 

year. Peyton Manning is an athletic 

role model for Jordan "...because he 

plays the game right." His Dad figures 

as his life role model. "He provides 

a great example for me." Jordan's 

favorite root-for team is the San 

Francisco Giants, and manages to not 

crack a smile when citing his favorite 

quote, from football great coach, Vince 

Lombardi: "If winning isn't everything, 

why do they keep score?" He likes 

the movie Step Brothers and is a 

connoisseur of the In-N-Out menu. 

Coach Freschi: Jordan is an extremely 

talented athlete. He is a strike thrower 

with three pitches. He has a bright 

future at NVC as a Storm starter. 

Jordan also plays the outfield and has 

great speed. 

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6 Ryan Wagner 

Ryan Wagner is a right-handed sophomore 

from Bear Creek High School where he 

played for coach John Stevenson. He's 

going to take care of the second bag and 

spend some time on the mound. At 170 

lbs. and 5'9" he's anticipates making a 

strong contribution to the team. After NVC 

he hopes to transfer to a four-year college 

with help from a baseball scholarship. He is 

majoring in Social and Behavioral Sciences 

ultimately targeting a Bachelor's degree 

in Criminal Justice. As a senior he received 

Offensive Player of the Year for SJAA; First 

Team All-League and All-Area Shortstop for 

SJAA. He is inspired by Oakland Athletics 

second baseman Mark Ellis "...because he 

always works hard and plays the game the 

right way!" He identifies his last year of 

high school and "the last two years here at 

NVC as a part of the Storm System..." as 

personal athletic highlights. He favors the 

Oakland Athletics and likes Kevin Durant's 

quote, "Hard work beats talent, when the 

talent doesn't work hard." He also gives 

Saving Private Ryan high marks, likes the 

Zac Brown Band and Squeeze Inn. 

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7 Paul Sciacca 

Armijo High School graduate Paul Sciacca takes his 

place at third base this season. Playing for Mike Singer 

at Armijo, this sophomore throws right-handed and 

bats left-handed. At 5'11" and 165 lbs. Paul will also 

be taking a spot in the bull pen as a right-handed 

pitcher. He sees Sacramento State University in his 

transfer future where he will finish his degree as a 

Social and Behavioral Sciences major. High on his list 

of athletic highlights is a crop of home runs. Helping 

shape his future is identification with Derek Jeter as a 

primary role model, who is "...a class act both on and 

off the field." Paul greatly appreciates Joe DiMaggio's 

famous quote about his Paul's favorite team: "I want 

to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee." He 

likes the band Avenged Sevenfold and prefers In-N- 

Out's 4x4 with animal fries. 

Coach Freschi: Paul is a gifted player who can flatout 

hit! We're looking for great things from Paul this 

season! 

8 Sean Viratos 

This sophomore joined the 

Storm from Don Lyons' 

program at Sonoma Valley 

High School. Sean Viratos is 

bringing 180 lbs. and five feet 

10 1/2 inches of hustle to the 

right field. This right-hander 

received a defensive MVP nod 

in Omaha, Nebraska, in 2006, 

and was named to Sonoma 

County League All-League 

team in 2008. He likes the 

San Francisco Giants and 

reminds us that Vidal Sassoon 

had it right: "The only time 

success comes before work 

is in the dictionary." Sean's 

favorite food: "Sushi!" End of 

discussion. He looks to favorite 

movies Get Him to the Greek, 

How High and Half Baked for 

down-time entertainment. He 

also likes a Tribe Called Quest. 

Coach Freschi: I see Sean as being a major competitor and contributor to the 

2011 Storm season. He is an outfielder who has a great arm with good range. 

9 Blake Boehlke 

Long and lanky, freshman pitcher 

Blake Boehlk is a Sonoma Valley High 

School graduate attending NVC as a 

Science major. His athletic highlight 

comes from a single game where he 

struck out 18, stole home and hit a 

home run. "Still lost, but who cares? 

That was off the chain!" He admires 

Satchel Paige: "He played 'til he was 

like 40, throwing 100 mph and going 

complete games; Beast!" Blake "... 

lives for the moment but I work 

hard at making things turn out for 

the best." He like the San Francisco 

Giants, Fear and Loathing in Las 

Vegas and Caddyshack ... and the 

Jimi Hendrix Experience. Oh, yes–and 

Calzone! 

The Skipper says: Blake has a 

bright future as a starter or possible 

middle reliever this year. He's starting 

to really develop as a pitcher! 

10 Matt Bejar 

A six-foot tall and 205 pound 

freshman coming to Napa 

Valley College from Vintage 

High School and Coach Cam 

Neal's program, Matt is a 

right-hander who will stake 

out first base and will provide 

depth for the bull pen. A 

Viticulture major, he will 

continue his studies at UC 

Davis. He was Napa County 

Pitcher of the Year in 2008 

and led Vintage High School 

to its first playoff appearance 

in 13 years. He was also 

All-County First Team in 2008. 

He plans to use his drive and 

determination to succeed in 

every aspect of life. He admires 

the 2010 World Champions, 

the San Francisco Giants, 

and a movie quote, which is 

race car driver Reese Bobby's 

advice to his son Ricky in 

Talladega Nights: "If you're 

not first, you're last!" Matt 

likes Pineapple Express, The 

Ojays and enjoys the culinary 

potential of Hamburger Helper. 

Coach Freschi says: Matt is a 

hard worker who will provide 

us with quality depth in the bull pen. 

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11 Shanniel Brookins 

Freshman Shanniel Brookins comes to Napa Valley College from Stockton's A. A. Stagg 

High School where he played for Vic Sanchez. Shanniel is a Business major and will be 

joining the Storm bull pen. He played on his high school All-Star Team. "My role model 

is my mother, for trying her hardest and never giving up." He's a Giants fan and like the 

quote, "I have a dream." His favorite musical group is Young Morely, his favorite movie is 

Troy and he likes chicken fried steak. 

Coach Freschi: Shanniel is a right-handed pitcher who throws strikes and will be used as 

a short reliever! 

12 Cole Williams 

Six-foot one-inch Cole Williams will be joining the Storm bull pen as a reliever and closer. 

Hailing from Scott Wright's program at Justin-Siena High School, Cole is a Digital Art 

and Design major who plans to transfer to an appropriate four-year institution to finish 

his major studies. A member of the Joe Dimaggio All-Tournament Team, he identifies his 

parents as his role models and wants to play baseball at the four-year college where 

he finishes digital design degree. He'd love to work at Pixar. Cole favors the Oakland 

A's as his main team. His favorite phrase, "Play like a champion," surely guides him in 

life as well as in baseball. He likes the film Summer Catch and listens to Tech N9ne. He's 

probably eating his favorite food, popcorn, while watching and/or listening. 

Coach Freschi: Cole will be a major contributor to our bull pen and will be helping us 

close out games! 


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13 Robert Ojala 

Robert Ojala, a freshman coming to us from Todd Pridy's program at Napa High School, will spend time divided between 

shortstop and second base. A six-foot one-inch freshman, Robert is a Business major planning to transfer to San Diego State 

University or California State University, Chico. His athletic highlight is admirable: "Staying in playing shape, avoiding injuries." 

Cole looks to "My Dad as my role model; he has 

taught me everything I know. Now I try to live 

up to his memory." Cole's life goals will surely 

honor that memory: "To be successful in life; to 

always be happy no matter what situation life 

brings me." He likes the movie Four Brothers, 

eats cheeseburgers and French fries and likes the 

Oakland Athletics. His favorite phrase, probably 

derived from the Southern California surfing 

world, can be applied to just about every aspect of 

sports and life: "Go big, or go home!" 

Coach Freschi: Bob is the most improved player 

of the fall. A dirtbag type player who will play 

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15 Tyler Kozlowski 

Business Administration major Tyler 

Kozlowski will be guarding the left side 

of the deep field for the Storm. A righthanded 

sophomore, Tyler is an El Molino 

High School graduate where he played 

for Rick Tackala. A San Francisco Giants 

fan, his favorite saying is Duck the 

Fodgers ... said very, very carefully. He 

likes the flic, Step Brothers, and listens 

to Country recording artist Jason Aldean. 

He also likes to patronize Squeeze In 

Burger. 

Coach says: Koz rejoins the Storm after 

taking the 2010 season off. He will be 

instrumental in the Storm's success this 

year! He will bat fourth and will provide 

a quick bat for the Storm. 

17 Andrew 

Ratterman 

Ranging between left and center 

fields, left-handed Andrew Ratterman 

is a lanky six-foot one-inch Education/ 

History major who plans to move on 

to a four-year university. He played for 

Sergio Martinez at Dixon High School 

before heading West to join the Storm. 

He batted 400-plus as a junior and 

senior and his summer team took third 

in the Joe Dimaggio World Series. He 

reveres "Barry Bonds, because he was a 

Giant and was the best ever." Andrew 

looks forward to playing baseball "for as 

long as I can, and then start a family." 

He's entertained by the 2004 movie 

Collateral, and when he's not practicing 

on the field, likes to eat BBQ chicken 

wings. Al Davis says it all for Andrew: 

"Just win, baby!" 

Coach Freschi notes: Ratt is a hard 

working competitor; he's got a great 

perspective of what he wants as a 

baseball player. The sky is the limit for 

Andrew, and we were look for great 

things from him! 

20 Nate Waschuck 

Helping to develop the breadth and depth 

of the Storm bull pen, right-handed pitcher 

freshman pitcher Nate Waschuck is a Cam 

Neal product from Vintage High School. 

A Communications major, Nate's looking 

at Sacramento State, Cal-Poly, Pomona 

and Sonoma State University to complete 

his studies. One of his proudest athletic 

achievements was a 3 1/3 inning no-hitter 

against Vintage rival Will C. Wood High 

School, nailing six strike-outs and no 

earned runs. Nate holds New Orleans Saints 

quarterback Drew Brees in high regard "... 

because he has accomplished good things 

on and off the field." Nate's accademic 

and professional goals include getting 

his Bachelor's degree in Communications 

followed by a Master's degree in Business. 

Oakland A's are his Main Team and he 

embraces John Wooden's comment, 

"Winning and losing doesn't matter. Put 

forth your best effort and that's all you can 

ask." He also likes the movie Friday Night 

Lights and Italian food. 

Coach Freschi states: Nate will provide 

the bull pen with depth. He is very 

knowledgeable in all sports and has a true 

love of the game of baseball. 

21 Robert Covarrubias 

Another player coming to the Storm from 

Stockton's A.A. Stagg High School and 

Coach Victor Sanchez's program, Robert 

Covarrubias is another right-hander helping 

develop bull pen depth. At six-feet threeinches, 

he's going going to come off the hill 

to the plate like a 'Storm.' He is currently 

a general education major exploring his 

options. He points at a one-hitter and 

14 strike-outs as one of his peak athletic 

experiences to date. Robert reveres his 

parents as his top role models. "They are 

a big part of my success." He plans on 

adding to that success with a four-year 

college degree and a successful career. He's 

a fan of Friday Night Lights and likes the 

statement, attributed to place-kicker and 

four-time Super Bowl ring holder Adam 

Vinatieri, "To be the best, you've got to 

beat the best." The rest of the actual quote 

includes, "That's all there is to it." Oh, yes... 

Robert also lists pizza as a favorite culinary 

indulgence. 

Coach Freschi states: Covo has a 

tremedous upside as a right-handed pitcher. 

He has a bright future at NVC as a starting 

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23 Corey Dillon 

Another weapon added to the 

Storm's bull pen arsenal, southpaw 

Corey Dillion brings his game to 

the mound from Clear Lake High 

School where he played for Brian 

Figg. He is a five foot eleven inch 

Administration of Justice major who 

threw three no-hitters as a high 

school hurler. When he completes 

his academic education, he plans to 

embark on another steep learning 

curve – as a California Highway 

Patrol officer. Corey likes the Atlanta 

Braves, the movie The Hangover, 

and a quote originally attributed to 

Steve Martin as a comeback to a 

concert heckler in the 80s, but is also 

noted in the movie Step Brothers: 

"I remember when I had my first 

beer." Corey also likes an East Coast 

delight, Philly Cheese Steak. 

Skip says: Corey has a very good 

arm and will see plenty of time on 

the bump as the only lefty on the 

staff. He has a great curve ball and 

good velocity! 

22 Benjamin Wayne 

Monroe 

A freshman coming over from Vintage High 

School who redshirted for the Storm last year, 

right-handed pitcher Ben Monroe is a solid 

six-foot one-inch hurler who was Pitcher of the 

Year his sophomore year at Vintage. In response 

to who his role model in life might be, his 

answer is simple and straightforward: "Dad." 

Something of a rebel in Northern California, his 

favorite team is the LA Dodgers and he likes 

the Mark Beltaire comment, "Baseball is almost 

the only place in life where a sacrifice is really 

appreciated." He also likes Academy Award 

Best Picture nominee, Best Visual Affects winner, 

Inception, and Chinese food ranks at the top of 

his list of chow-down preferences. 

Coach Freschi: Ben has worked very hard 

to perfect his pitching. He is developing as a 

pitcher who will be very instrumental to the 

Storm's pitching staff as either a starter or a 

long reliever! 

24 Louie Alvarez 

Six-feet two-inches and 215 pounds 

of force joins the Storm as a third 

and first bagger. A freshman fresh 

from Todd Pridy's Napa High School 

program, Louie Alvarez is a general 

education major who is looking at 

Chico State, University of Oregon and 

Oregon State as possible transfer 

destinations. He has looked to his 

Dad for life-guidance: "If it were 

not for him, who knows where I 

would be?" He looks forward to a 

four-year institution and hopes for 

the opportunity to continue playing 

baseball. Louie is another S.F. Giants 

and In-N-Out fan...and he likes the 

movie, The Town. 

Coach Freschi observes: Lou is 

a big physical kid who brings a 

toughness to the Storm! Lou is a 

player will play third and first and 

who can swing it!

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25 Cory Hardesty 

Looking to take his place behind the 

plate, six-foot two-inch freshman 

Cory Hardesty will pick off the 

seccond base steal as a righthanded 

catcher. A graduate of East 

Union High School where he played 

for Coach Dan Triglia, Cory is an 

Engineering major with eyes on Cal 

Poly San Louis Obispo but remains 

open-minded for other opportunities. 

His junior year team went to the 

State Championships for their HS 

division. He reveres his neighbor 

"Because he taught me to become a 

catcher and everything I know about 

baseball." Cory embraces every true 

athlete's dream–to play the game 

for the rest of his life. A fan of the 

Boston Red Sox and Mel Gibson's The 

Patriot, he goes back a few decades 

for musical enjoyment, citing Def 

Leopard as a favorite; he likes pasta 

and bread, and when he "Needs a 

moment–Chew it over with Twix." 

Skipper's observation: Cory is 

campaigning for the catching job. 

He's a hard-nosed, tough kid who 

28 James McLemore 

Another transplant from Stockton, this 

time from Coach Payler Pijl's St. Mary's 

High School baseball program, freshman 

James McLemore adds more depth to the 

already dynamic bull pen. A right-handed 

pitcher and Business major, James played 

in the section championship for St. 

Mary's. In 2006 he was TCAL First Team 

All-League Catcher of the Year. Giants 

pitcher Matt Cain figures as a top athletic 

role model: "He does his job consistently; 

he gets it done!" As for getting it done, 

James plans to enter fire-fighting service 

following completion of his Bacherlor's 

degree in Business. Liking Matt Cain, it's 

not a stretch that his favorite team is the 

Giants. His favorite quote, interestingly, is 

not from his favorite move, which is Fight 

Club. It's from Supertroopers: "I don't 

want a large farva. I want a blinketyblank 

liter o'cola!" When James is not 

listening to August Burns Red he might 

be found eating something Chipotle 

flavored...or maybe at the same time. 

Coach Freschi says: Mac will be asked 

to close games! He has a great personality, and he knows how to handle 

tough, adverse situations! 

26 Max Dodson 

Coming to Napa Valley College from 

Stockton where he played baseball for 

Coach Ryan Murray at Lincoln High 

School, Max Dodson will be patroling 

the outfield. A Business major, will 

transfer to a four-year institution 

following a bit of investigation. He 

remembers two years playing for 

a semi-pro baseball league as an 

athletic high mark and notes that his 

brother is a significant role model 

for him: "He is very accomplished," 

which leads to his own life's goals 

– to "Become accomplished at 

everything I do." Guns and Roses, the 

San Francisco Giants and anything 

Chipotle help keep him entertained 

when he's not playing baseball. And 

for life in general, "Just do it!" 

Coach Freschi: Max is our utility 

guy who is solid in all aspects of the 

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29 Adam Timmons 

Six-feet three and a half inches of right-handed 

concentration, freshman Adam Timmons will 

be extending the bull pen presence. Adam 

is another local lad, hailing from Napa High 

School and Coach Todd Pridy's diamond. He 

is a History major looking forward to Chico 

State. An athletic highmark was when he "Got 

invited to join a team going to play in the Joe 

Dimaggio World Series in Carson City, NV, as 

a pitcher." He models his life after his role 

model father, "Because he taught me that life 

doesn't always give you everything on a silver 

platter, and that real men are able to overcome 

adversity." Adam joins some of his teammates 

as an Oakland Athletics fan. His favorite quote: 

"No man for any considerable period can 

wear one face to himself and another to the 

multitude, without finally getting bewildered 

as to which may be the true."–Nathaniel 

Hawthorne. He likes Beethoven, The Dukes of 

Hazard and homemade cuisine of one pound 

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30 Zack Kalish 

Zack Kalish is a Dixon High School graduate 

who played for Sergio Martinez. Zack 

redshirted the 2010 season and this year 

will be playing opposite corners of the 

diamond, at third and first. His academic 

goals target a Social and Behaviorial Science 

major which he will continue at the fouryear 

college level. A five-foot, eleven-inch 

right-hander, Zack was named to All-Capital 

Valley Conference 2008-2009. His role-model 

parents "...have supported me through 

everything to reach my goals." He hopes to 

play baseball as long as possible, and looks 

forward to earning "...a great living." A part 

of the Storm's Oakland A's informal fan club, 

Zack's favorite quote stems from his favorite 

movie, Bull Durham: "You have to play this 

game with fear and arrogance," so sayith 

Crash Davis! Zack likes the Zac Brown Band 

and Italian food. 

Coach Freschi notes: "Red" is a former 

red shirt freshman who will be called on to 

provide a spark to the Storm. He is a role 

model by his relentless hard work! 

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32 Matt Barsetti 

Another right-handed freshman who put on 

the mask and pads behind the plate, Matt 

Marsetti is a six-footer from Galt High School 

where he played for Coach Keith Hodges. 

He is a Social and Behavioral Science major 

planning to transfer to Sacramento State. 

Matt has a long list of accomplishments at 

Galt: 2005 Galt High School Outstanding 

Player; 2008 2nd Team SVC Conference All- 

League. 2007 District 6 American Legion All- 

Star Selection (from Galt Legion team). Matt 

looks to the famous Pete 'Charlie Hustle' 

Rose as an athletic role model: "He played 

his hardest on every play and every inning." 

His Dad is his life role model: "He's my friend 

and mentor!" He anticipates "...playing 

baseball at the highest level for as long 

as possible and completing his Bachelors 

degree." He follows his favorite team, the 

Boston Red Sox, and embraces Pete Rose's 

felling about baseball: "I'd walk through fire 

in a gasoline suit to play baseball." Rambo 

movies, chicken Chipotle burritos and 3 

Doors down is where it's at for this catcher. 

Coach Freschi tells us: Matt brings a powerful bat to the Storm. He will be 

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34 Tony Smaldino 

Coach Scott Wright of Justin-Siena 

mentored this right-handed pitcher. 

Redshirting for the Storm last year, he will 

add his contribution from the mound. His 

major at NVC is wrapped around Health 

Occupations, the dynamic EMT Program 

and ultimately a Fire Academy. Tony was 

named to First Team All-League MCAL in 

2007, First Team All-Napa County 2007 and 

Second Team All-League MCAL in 2008. A 

Dodgers fan all the way, his favorite quote 

resounds from Tommy Lasorda: "No matter 

how good you are, you're going to lose a 

third of your games! No matter how bad 

you are you are going to win a third of 

your games. It's the other third that makes 

the difference!" In addition, Matt like the 

movie Pulp Fiction and "anything Italian." 

Coach Freschi: Dino is a short reliever 

who gives the batter a different view 

coming out of the bull pen to the mound – 

he's a side-armer! 

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RS - Matt Donley 

Matt Donley is a Del Oro High School graduate and a 

product of Brett Lachemann's program. He's red shirting 

this season, looking forward to playing first and third 

bases in 2012. An Administration of Justice Major, he 

plans to transfer to Sacramento State. 

Coach Freschi notes: 'MD' is coming off of knee surgery 

and will medical red shirt in 2011. He is a great student 

athlete who is a diligent worker. 

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RS - Brandon Maio 

As a winter break transfer, Criminal Justice 

major Brandon Maio is redshirting this season. 

Playing for Coach Michael Fontana at Twentynine 

Palms High School, Michael, is a six-foot 

two-inch right-hander who looks forward to 

taking a leading spot on the mound in 2012 as 

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Cole Thompson also wears the 'red shirt' 

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State University. 

2011 Softball 

BVC Season record 2006: 14- 

10; 15-19 Overall 

BVC Season record 2007: 20-3; 

27-18-1 Overall 


Overall: 31-18 

BVC Season record 2009: 8-8; Overall: 

16-25 


Overall: 15-24 

Head Coach Michelle Hobbs took 

up the job Storm Head Softball 

Coach in 2006. She earned 

her Masters degree in Physical 

Education from Azusa Pacific 

University in San Diego. She was 

awarded collegiate credential with 

honors with an emphasis in Cross- 

Cultural Language and Academic 

Development (CLAD) from Chico 

Coach Hobbs brought to the Storm signifcant experience 

as a high school instructor at Kearny High in Linda 

The 2011 Storm 


Vista, and from 2001–2006 as varsity softball coach for 

San Marcos High School, James Madison High School 

in Claremont, Kearny High School and for Hamilton 

City High School in Hamilton City. She began her first 

collegiate head coaching gig for the Storm in 2006. 

Last year, in off-season, she was head coach for 14 and 

under travel ball, Team Xtreme. "After fall season, we 

went 10-3 in three tournaments, earning a championship 

and one runner-up position." 

Coach Hobbs' reminds us that the Storm's overall 

coaching, teaching and playing philosophy remains the 

same: "We focus on refining skills and communication 

during practices and within game play. We attack smart 

pitches at the plate, keep the opposition's runs and 

fielding opportunities to a minimum – and make it the 

playoffs!" 

Our goal this season is to continually emphasize the 

mental game. The physical aspects tends to be easier for 

this group. We plan to challenge their minds in game play 

and to always be one step ahead of our opponent of the 

day. We want to play heads-up ball and be both educated 

and smart in all areas of softball! 

Back row: Assistant Coach Will Jones, Paige Logan, Anna Marie Scaduto, Jessica Lothrop, Collen 

Clark, Mia Jones, Morgan Aiello. 

Front Row: Assistant Coach Samantha Sciutto, Bianca Camacho, Pat Del Rosario, Angelina Farias, Luie 

Knudson, Rachel Gramlich, Melissa Santos, Head Coach Michelle Hobbs.


Will Jones 

Assistant Softball 

Coach 

Assistant Coach Will Jones begins his second 

season working with Coach Hobbs and the Storm 

softball team. He also had his inaugural season 

as Assistant Coach for the 14 & Under Team 

Xtreme. 

Coach Jones wants to "Improve all players in all 

aspects of the game of softball; to help student 

athletes achieve goals in the classroom, on the 

field and in life in general." He adds, "We also 

most certainly want to have a winning record and 

make the playoffs!" 

Looking at the season, Coach Jones states: "My 

goal as a Storm coach is to have our team focused 

and ready to play every time we step on the 

field, ready to play with a high level of intensity 

coupled with knowledge of the game. We want 

the team to give maximum effort in practice and 

in games." 

Storm record since joining the Storm – 

BVC…12~12; Overall: 15~24. 

Samanta Sciutto 

Assistant Softball 

Coach 

2011 Softball Game Schedule 

Welcome to first-year assistant Storm 

softball coach Samantha Sciutto. 

Coach Sciutto was a team leader 

as catcher and hitter for the Storm 

last year as a sophomore transfer. 

She managed two years at Kiwanas 

(NVGFA) and has been a private 

hitting and catching coach for four 

years. 

Coach Sciutto is looking forward "...to 

the Storm having a successful year and 

getting to the playoffs while being able 

to enhance every players' skills and 

knowledge of the game. I want every 

player to walk away from this season 

having learned as much as possible." 


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Tuesday February 8 Monterey Peninsujla College TBA Monterey 

Thursday February 10 College of San Mateo 3:00 p.m. San Mateo 

Tuesday February 15 De Anza College 3:00 p.m. Napa 

Friday February 25 Santa Rosa Junior College 2:00 p.m. Santa Rosa 

Thursday March 3 Butte College 4:00 & 6:00 p.m. Napa 

Saturday March 5 Cabrillo College 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Capitola 

*Thursday March 10 College of Marin 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. Napa 

*Tuesday March 15 Solano College 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. Suisun 

*Thursday March 17 Los Medanos College 1:00 & 3:00 P.M. Pittsburg 

Saturday March 19 NVC Stormfest Tournament TBA Napa 

Sunday March 20 (Stormfest Continues) TBA Napa 

*Tuesday March 22 Yuba College 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. Napa 

*Thursday March 24 Mendocino College 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. Napa 

*Tuesday March 29 Conference BYE No Game 

*Thursday March 31 Contra Costa College 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. Napa 

Tuesday April 5 College of Marin 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. Kentfield 

*Thursday April 7 Solano College 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. Napa 

*Tuesday April 12 Los Medanos College 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. Napa 

*Thursday April 14 Yuba College 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. Marysville 

*Tuesday April 19 Mendocino College 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. Napa 

*Thursday April 21 Conference BYE No Game 

*Tuesday April 26 Contra Costa College 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. San Pablo 

Saturday-Sunday May 6-7 Round 1, NorCal Playoffs TBA TBA 

Friday-Sunday May 13-15 Round 2, NorCal Playoffs TBA TBA 

Friday-Sunday May 20-22 State Championships TBA TBA 

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Head Coach: Michelle Hobbs (707) 253-3234 

* Conference games

2 Pat Del Rosario 

Sophomore outfielder Pat Del Rosario 

played for Raja Woods at Jesse Bethel 

High School. A Pre-Med major at NVC, 

this ambidextrous switch-hitting dynamo 

plans to transfer to either the University of 

Hawaii or Hawaii Pacific University for the 

next stage of her education. 

She looks to her mom as her role model "... 

because she has helped me with everything 

for the last 20 years of my life." She will 

graduate from medical school, she says, 

and will live life with no regrets. 

Coach Hobbs says: Pat brings quickness 

to our team. She is aggressive at the 

plate and is always looking to steal a bag. 

Defensively, she has a strong arm and a 

loud voice when calling down the ball. Her 

leadership on and off the field helps guide 

our team to success. 

4 Anna Marie Scaduto 

Five-feet nine-inches tall, Anna Marie Scaduto is 

going to keep her eyes and glove ready to protect 

center field this season. A right-handed freshman, 

Anna Marie is a Criminal Justice Major planning 

to transfer to Sacramento State University. A local 

young woman, she graduated from Napa High 

School where she played for Coach John "O" 

O'Connor. She was named Most Inspirational 

Player for Napa Valley Girls Fast Pitch Association 

as well as Most Valuable Player for NVGFA, Most 

Improved at Napa High School and All-County. 

She looks up to her parents as her role-models. 

Anna Marie plans to graduate with a Bachelor's 

in Criminal Justice or a related field and become 

a Police Officer. 

What the Coach says: Anna Marie is a gamer! 

She can't get enough of softball! She leads our 

outfield in center and has cannon which fires 

with accuracy. I look forward to many gun-outs 

at the plate this season. At bat, she is confident 

in reading the defensive field and hitting or 

bunting it where the defense isn't. She has a powerful swing and a great eye for the 

ball. Anna Marie is a confident base runner who never hesitates. Her confidence and 

intensity are a real asset to the team. I love having her as a part of the Storm! 

5 Bianca Camacho 

Joining the deep-fence protective squad, freshman 

right-hander Bianca Camacho will take a place 

in the outfield. A five-foot three-inch player from 

Buckingham Charter High School, her major is 

Sports Medicine, which she will continue either 

at CalPoly, San Luis Obispo, or California State 

University, Fullerton. She plays the game and 

attacks her studies guided by the philosophies 

of her role model: "My father: his dedication, 

determination and successfulness." Following 

these precepts will be the best way to meet her 

own personal goals, to "...become successful, and 

be happy!" 

Coach Hobbs: Bianca is a pleasure to have on 

the team. She works hard and never gives up. In 

the outfield, she has great direction recognition 

on the ball and she attacks the ball confidently at 

the plate. Bianca is constantly yearning for more 

practice and knowledge, while always giving her 

all. I can't imagine the team without her! 

6 Colleen Clark 

Taking the first bag, this freshman comes to 

Napa Valley College by way of Armijo High 

School where she played for Mark Nakatani. A 

five-foot nine-inch right-hander, Colleen Clark 

is a Business major who targets CalPoly, San 

Luis Obispo, as her transfer goal. A powerhouse 

with the stick, she admits one of her athletic 

highlight memories is nailing two triples and a 

double in a single game. Standing in the light as 

her role model, she says "My mother is, because 

she is the strongest person I know." With such 

strength also comes the will to attain her own 

goals: "To be successful and enjoy everything 

in life." 

Head Coach comments: Colleen has such a 

relaxed swing, yet she is our power hitter this 

season. She has an amazing eye for the ball 

and appears very calm and confident in the 

box. She is a solid first baseman who brings 

communication and leadership to the infield. 

7 Jessica Lothrop 

A freshman fresh from Vintage High School, 

Jessica Lothrop will help plug the left field 

hole as she takes her spot at third. She's still 

exploring her academic options as she takes 

the field for the Storm. Her mom is her role 

model "...because she's a very strong person." 

Jessica looks forward to a degree in Child 

Care. 

Coach says: Jessica brings a solid bat to our 

team. She has a natural swing and drives the 

ball up the middle really well. Defensively, 

her arm is accurate and she loves to get dirty 

and make plays happen. She is a pleasure to 

coach! 

10 Mia Jones 

A five-foot-four inch southpaw, Vintage High 

School graduate Mia Jones will be alternating 

between right field and first base. She is a 

product of the Vintage program of Danielle 

Priestey and Crystal Hamblin. She was named 

as Most Improved and earned the Coach's 

Award. Her major at Napa Valley College is the 

relatively new Hospitality Program. She plans 

to transfer to the Culinary Institute of America 

where she plans to learn the ins and outs of 

becoming a pastry chef; her professional goal 

is to open up her own bakery. It could be said 

that this is her mom's fault: "She is my role 

model because she inspires me to follow my 

dreams." 

What Coach Hobbs says: Mia is such a hard 

worker with a love for the game that radiates 

from her. She always works hard and motivates 

her team. I look to her for leadership in the 

outfield. She is a heads-up base runner and 

will take advantage of opponent's mistakes. 

She is consistent in both the outfield and at 

the plate. I am so glad she is a part of the Storm! 

2011 Storm Spring Athletics – Page 23


13 Paige Logan 

Sophomore Paige Logan is working diligently 

at her prerequisites for her X-Ray Technician 

major which she will complete at a different 

college. At five-feet eight-inches, this lanky 

ambidextrous center fielder is a graduate of 

Vintage High School and identifies her mom 

and friends as role models in her life. She 

plans to be successful and to live her life to 

the fullest with no regrets. 

Coach Hobbs observes: Paige is a co-team 

captain this season. She has a strong whip of 

an arm and she is never afraid to lay out for 

a ball and make a diving play. She is quick on 

the bases and runs with confidence. Paige is 

one of our best bunters and uses her speed to 

convert them into base hits. 

15 Angelina Farias 

Five foot three inch right-hander Angelina Farias 

will be alternating between left and right fields. 

She is a graduate of Rodriguez High School 

and is a Register Nursing major who plans on 

transferring to San Diego State University. Her 

role model is "My Dad because no matter what 

the situation, he has figured a way to come out 

on top." And she shares the dream of just about 

all of us: "Peace, happiness and true love." 

Coach notes: Angie is a quick learner. She 

has power in her swing and is an aggressive 

base runner. She's never araid to slide or dive 

back to a bag. Defensively, she has improved 

tremednously. She is confident in being vocal 

and will attack the ball in the outfield! 

16 Melissa Santos 

Freshman Melissa Santos comes to us 

from Chula Vista High School and will 

be moving around as a utility player 

from second base, shortstop and stints 

in the outfield. At four-feet eleveninches, 

her strike zone is small and she 

is quick. She played for Jackson Wyatt 

at Chula Vista High and is a Registered 

Nursing major who plans to return to 

San Diego County to transfer to San 

Diego State University. She was named 

captain of her varsity softball team 

and was awarded Most Inspirational 

Player for her efforts. She looks to 

her brother, Peter, as a role model 

"...because he has shown me that 

anything is possible, and to live every 

day like it was the last." She is focused 

on both today and the future, planning 

"...to become a Registered Nurse, get 

married and be successful with a happy 

family." 

Coach Hobbs observes: Melissa is a 

confident bunter and base runner. She 

brings speed and aggression to our team. She can play anywhere and 

reacts very naturally to the ball in the outfield. She is a smart batter and 

looks to take advantage of a pitcher's weaknesses. I'm excited to see 

what she will do for us this season! 

19 Rachel Gramlich 

Four-foot eleven-inch second bagger and outfielder 

Rachel Gramlich is a right-handed Vintage High 

School product, playing for "Coaches Danielle 

and Crystal." A General Education major while 

she explores her academic options, she plans to 

transfer to San Diego State University following 

completion of her Napa Valley College studies. She 

thanks her role model parents "...because they 

give me the most suport." 

The Coach says: Rachel brings versatility to our 

team. She has a powerful and accurate arm from 

both the outfield and infield. She's not afraid to 

hack away at the plate and she is a joy to coach. 

22 Lucinda 'Luie' 

Knudson 

Sophomore right-handed pitcher Luie 

Knudson (she bats left-handed), is co-captain 

of the Storm this season and is a player's 

player who will help lead a crop of freshmen 

through the season. A Political Science 

major, Luie plans to take her studies to Notre 

Dame de Namur University in Belmont, CA, 

following completion of studies at Napa 

Valley College. A local product, Luie played 

for Ward Mullins at Vintage High School. Her 

athletic wall has a plethora of recognitions 

including being named to the Bay Valley 

Conference Second Team All-Conference 

in 2010, Co-Best Defensive Player for NVC 

2010, Kiwanis MVP 2008 and 2009, Kiwanis 

Kathy Orchid Award for Most Inspirational 

Player 2009, Best Offensive Player at Vintage 

HS 2008 and 2009. And perhaps her best 

accolade was as 2008 and 2009 Softball 

Scholar-Athlete at Vintage. Her athletic and 

academic performance reflects standards 

demonstrated by her role mode, who is "... 

my Dad, because he has a great work ethic 

and encourages me to always do my best." 

After NVC, Luie plans "To transfer to a 

four-year university and play softball while 

earning her Bachelor's degree in Poltical Science and then go to Law 

School!" 

Coach Hobbs: Co-team captain this season, Luie is an amazing pitcher 

that leads by example. She throws six pitches consistently, with pin-point 

accuracy. She is smart and always knows what to do with the ball when 

she gets it. At the plate, she brings great opposite-field power from the left 

side, along with an accurate eye for the ball. She is a coach's dream and 

always gives more than what is expected of her. 

24 Morgan Aiello 

Freshman catcher Morgan Aiello 

played for Donna Tafft at Lincoln High 

school where she was named Most 

Improved Player in 2007 and earned 

the Coach's Award in 2008. Pursuing 

general studies at NVC, right-handed, 

five-foot six-inch Morgan will also 

rotate to third base. She's hoping for 

a scholarship to a four-year college 

or university as a result of her studies 

and play at Napa Valley College. 

Coach Hobbs states: Morgan brings 

solid defense to the plate. She has 

a strong arm and is a smart and 

knowledgeable player. Her swing 

appears effortless and she can hit 

well from both sides of the plate. 

She has flawless bunting form and is 

motivated to work hard and succeed.

Page 25 2011 Storm – 2011 Spring Storm Athletics Spring – Athletics Page 25 

Head Coach 

Jim Wiechers 

The Storm’s Jim Wiechers 

is head coach for both the 

women’s and men’s golf 

teams, the men playing the 

links in spring. Coach Wiechers 

capped a 13-year career as a 

PGA Touring pro by assuming 

the responsibilities for the NVC 

intercollegiate golfers. 

His coaching philosophy 

embraces improvement in all 

his players, both physically 

and mentally, as each season 

progresses. 

The Storm golf teams are allowed 

to participate in the Big Eight 

Conference insofar as the Bay 

Valley Conference does not 

participate in intercollegiate 

golf. The Big Eight, as its name 

The 2011 Storm 

Men's Golf 2011 

implies, is composed of much 

larger schools that draw from 

a greater pool of players than 

would be the case if the BVC 

competed in golf. Consequently, 

the competition is a true 

challenge for all participants. 

Season Outlook: The vagaries of 

college athletics led to a winterchange 

almost overnight. While 

the Storm will be competitive 

this year and will field a team 

of six, the season started with 

twelve players, six of whom had 

to withdraw for solid reasons. 

We anticipate sending three of 

four to the NorCal playoffs again 

this year. 

Todd Nalley joins the team as a 

first-time Storm Assistant Coach 

From Left: Head Coach Jim Wiechers, Brian Coloma, Alex Peterson, Justin 

Salum, JJ Mitchell, Brandon Duncan, Kolby Thomas and Assistant Coach 

Todd Nalley. 

Assistant Coach Todd Nalley 

following two years as a leading 

Storm golfer.


Brian Coloma Brandon Lloyd Duncan 

Playing for Larry Miller at Jesse Bethel High School, sophomore 

Brian Coloma is a five-foot nine-inch right-handed golfer who plans 

to transfer to Sacramento State for his Physical Therapy degree. His 

long-term goals include being successful in life and being able to 

provide for this parents. His Dad is his main role model "...because 

he plays many sports, like I do today, and he motivates me to try 

harder." He attributes being an assistant golf coach his senior year of 

high school as being a high-water mark for his athletic career so far. 

Coach Wiechers: Brian is working hard in learning and improving his 

golf game. This diligence will cause him to improve continuously as 

the season progresses. 

2011 Men's Golf Schedule 

Vintage High School golfer Brandon Duncan played for Jim Costan 

and comes to the Storm as a Sports Science major. He plans to 

transfer to Sacramento State University after finishing his studies at 

NVC. A five-foot eight-inch right-handed NVC freshman, Brandon 

was named All-MEL three years at Vintage. He reveres "...my Dad, 

because he has taught me everything I know." 

Coach Wiechers: Brandon will start the year as our number one 

player. He had a great career at Vintage High School. He has all the 

talent in the world and continues to work on his skills and selfconfidence. 

He will be in the hunt for All-Conference. 


Monday February 7 Stanford Invitational 11:30 a.m. Stanford GC – Palo Alto 

Thursday February 10 Practice Match (Delta, SR, Folsom Lake) 12:00 p.m. Brookside GC – Stockton 

Tuesday February 15 Practice Match (SR, American River, Sierra) 11:00 a.m. Windsor GC 

Thursday February 17 Practice Match (Sierra, SR, American River) 12:00 p.m. Sunset Whitney GC 

Tuesday February 22 Big 8 #1 NEUTRAL 12:00 p.m. Stockton GC 

Thursday February 24 Practice Match (SR, Sierra, Modesto) 12:00 p.m. Eagle Vines GC – Napa 

Thursday March 3 Big 8 #2 NEUTRAL 10:00 a.m. Del Rio GC 

Tuesday March 8 Big 8 #3 American River 8:00 a.m. Teal Bend GC – Sacramento 

Thursday March 10 Big 8 #4 Folsom Lake 12:00 p.m. Rancho Muriett North 

Tuesday March 15 Big 8 #5 Butte College 12:00 p.m. Bidwell Park GC – Chico 

Tuesday March 22 Big 8 #6 Santa Rosa Junor College 11:00 a.m. Windsor GC 

Tuesday April 5 Big 8 #7 Delta College 12:30 p.m. Brookside GC – Stockton 

Thursday April 7 Big 8 #8 Sierra College 12:00 p.m. Sunset Whitney GC 

Thursday April 14 Big 8 #9 Napa Valley College 12:00 p.m. Eagle Vines GC – Napa 

Tuesday April 19 Big 8 #10 Modesto 12:00 p.m. Spring Creek GC 

Tuesday April 26 Big 8 #11 NEUTRAL 1:00 p.m. Rancho Murietta South 

Thursday April 28 Big 8 #12 NEUTRAL 12:00 p.m. Alister MacKenzie GC 

Sunday-Monday May 8-9 NorCal Tournament TBA Diablo Grande GC – Patterson 

Monday May8 16 State Championship Tournament TBA Kings CC, Hanford 

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Head Coach: Jim Wiechers (707) 253-3225

Jeston Mitchell 

Jeston 'JJ' Mitchell swings a long golf club at six-feet five-inches. This 

NVC freshman played golf for Rodriguez High School and for coach 

Rick Bryan. To date, his peak athletic experiences have been on the 

golf course, playing as a high school team golfer, as well as playing 

in other golf tournaments. His role model parents "...support me in 

everything I do." It's pretty certain he's going to achieve his life goals 

of "...succeeding in whatever I attempt." 

Coach Wiechers: JJ is a solid player who joins the Storm following an 

outstanding high school career. He also will be in the NorCal playoff 

hunt this season. 

Mark your calendars now 

for October 14: 

The 6th Annual Storm Classic 

Golf Tournament 


Alex Peterson 

Another local player, six-foot 

four-inch freshman Alex Peterson 

comes to the Storm from Vintage 

High School where he played golf 

for Jim Costan. A Business major, 

Alex is targeting Sacramento State 

University or California State 

University, Chico, as his transfer 

destination. 

Coach Wiechers: Alex is a player 

who will improve throughout the 

season. He was a valuable member 

of the Vintage High School team 

last year, and I expect him to be 

just as valuable as Storm team 

member. 

The annual Golf Classic is a fun way to help student athletes 

take the next step in their academic and educational careers. 

For complete information contact Men's & Women's Head Golf Coach Jim Wiechers at 

707-253-3225 or P.E./Athletics Dean Kevin Luckey at 256-4514.


Justin Salum 

Sophomore Justin Salum comes to 

Napa from De Anza High School where 

he played for John Myers. A five foot 

seven inch right-handed golfer, John is 

majoring in Liberal Arts/Advertising 

and plans to transfer to the Academy 

of Art University. A significant 

golf highlight was qualifying as an 

individual player entry in the North 

Coast Section tournament (NCS) at 

Las Positas Golf Course. He likes the 

great golfer "Tiger Woods [before the 

scandals] for two reasons: He was the 

best at what he did, and he was highly 

respected not just in golf." Justin's aim 

in life is to "...support my family and 

keep them happy." 

Coach Wiechers: Justin is a wonderful 

player. He should definitely figure in the 

running for All-Conference this year as 

he battles with Brandon for the number 

one slot. 

Help 

Support 

and/or 

the sport 

of your 

choice! 

Kolby Thomas 

(707) 253-3222 

Six-foot zip-inches Kolby Thomas 

is a freshman emerging from 

Vanden High School where he 

played golf for Juan Guzman. He 

focuses his life's goals on studying 

Criminal Justice and playing golf. 

He looks at Byron Esterling as an 

athletic role model, who is "...a 

golf mentor who has helped me 

improve." 

Coach Wiechers: Kolby has as 

great swing and is capable of 

good golf. He will be working on 

his skills and self-confidence this 

season as he challenges himself 

with the team and on the golf 

course."

y Rebecca Scott, Interim Dean LLRC 

(Editor’s Note: Additional information on services in the 

LLRC will be presented in future newsletters.) 

The recently opened McCarthy Library 

offers exceptional advantages to students 

and community library users through the 

college’s long-time membership in two 

library consortia: the Solano, Napa and 

Partners Consortium (SNAP); and the 

North Bay Cooperative Library System 

(NBCLS or NBC). Three million items 

from the combined collections of the 

consortium members, including the 

media centers of the two academic library 

members, are represented in an online 

catalog searchable via the Web. Napa 

community members can use their SNAP 

library cards ath the recently opened 

McCarthy Library. 

Opened June 14, 2010, the college’s new 

two-story Library and Learning Resources 

Center (LLRC), the 1700 Building, brings 

under one roof the Library, the 

Instructional Media Center, testing and 

tutoring services, and the Teaching and 

Learning Center in a greatly expanded 

space with more seating and computer 

access. The new building is approximately 

60,000 square feet and holds 80,000 

volumes. Since opening, the library has had 

an average of 1,900 individuals per day in 

foot traffic compared to 275 per day of foot 

traffic in the old library. View the library 

website for more services offered to 

students, faculty and the community. 

Spring 2011 Hours 

Monday– Thursday 

7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. 

Friday 

7:30 a.m. to noon 

(during the school year) 

Phones 

(707) 256-7400 main line 

(707) 256-7430 Reference Desk 

(707) 256-7452 or 

(707) 256-7400 Media Services 

mediasupport@napavalley.edu 

Learning Service 

The Learning Service (LS) Department 

serves the educational needs of students 

who are experiencing difficulties learning, 

including those with learning disabilities. 

NVC students may refer themselves for 

diagnostic evaluation. Information from 

the testing process is used by Learning 

Disability Specialists to determine 

accommodations that may support 

students in being successful in the college 

environment. 

Hours 

Monday through Thursday 

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Fridays 

8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 

(by appointment only) 

Phone: (707) 256-7442 

Assessment Testing 

Assessment Testing is available yearround 

on a drop-in first come/first serve 

basis. You must have applied for 

admission to Napa Valley College at least 

24 hours prior to testing and you 

must bring a picture ID. 

Students can test Monday through 

Thursday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. 

and 2 p.m. Students arriving after 2 p.m. 

will not be allowed to start the test. 

Please do not bring personal items as 

storage space is limited. Cell phones and 

other electronic devices are not allowed. 

Assessment Testing is located on the 

top floor of Building 1700 in Room 1764. 

Phone 

(707) 256-7434 or 

(707) 256-7437 

Fax: (707) 259-8054 

Spring Semester Office Hours 

Monday–Thursday 

7:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. 

Friday 

7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 


New McCarthy Library open to community 

Services in the new Library and Learning Resource Center 

Page reprinted from September 17 edition of Napa Valley 

College News. To see the edition online go to: 

http://www.napavalley.edu/ 

CommunityRelations/newsroom/ 

Pages/NewsRoom.aspx 

The Teaching and 

Learning Center 

The Teaching and Learning Center is 

the hub for professional development for 

Napa Valley College’s faculty and staff. 

Services include workshops on: 

• Effective practices, tools, and techniques for 

teaching 

• Counseling 

• NVC operations 

• Use of technology to strengthen teaching, 

counseling, and administrative effectiveness 

• Sessions for learning community, faculty 

and staff 

The TLC is the campus professional 

development center. Faculty and staff are 

welcome to use the center’s computers, 

scanner, and presentation tools for 

individual or group needs. 

You may reserve the TLC or drop in 

during free times. Our staff will be happy 

to support you in using our facility. 

Contact: 

Rebecca Scott, TLC Coordinator 

(707) 256-7438 

Mon Saepharn, TLC Assistant 

(707) 256-7417 

Cafe 

The cafe features Starbucks Coffee and 

all pastries and confections available 

through Starbucks Coffee Shops. 

Monday–Thursday 

7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

Fridays 

7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.


Performing Arts Center 

A resource for students and the community 

Photos by Betty Malmgren and Richard Bruns 

The Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center was dedicated August 12, Instructional Excellence Day. It was also a campus and community welcome for Dr. Edna Baehre, NVC’s 

new president. Above, Charles Meng, then president of the college Board of Trustees, presents flowers to Dr. Eve-Anne Wilkes and Jennifer King to thank them for all their efforts 

behind the scenes to transition into the new building, and to Dr. Baehre to welcome her. Right in the photo are Gary Silva, former NVC faculty member and former Napa County 

Poet Laureate, and Michael Waterson, current Poet Laureate, who both read poems as part of the ceremony. 

Center photo: Dr. Baehre and the Board of Trustees unveil the plaque on the building. Student trustee James Holliday in front of the plaque which includes his name. Mike Barney 

at his new control panel in the theater. Below, Gary Silva reads his poem. 

For more information see 

http://www.napavalleytheater.org 

Box office: 256-7000 

NVC–PAC 

Napa Valley College’s Performing Arts Center is a 48,125 SF 

instructional performing arts center featuring a 480-seat theater. 

It was designed by HGA Architects & Engineers and also features 

a 107-seat orchestral recital space, a 93-seat studio theatre, 

a 68-seat choral performance/rehearsal space, music/theatre 

instructional rooms, actor’s studio, administrative and faculty 

offices, and a scene and costume shop. The structure is designed 

to sustainable standards. 

The instructional center was funded by a bond measure passed 

by Napa County voters in 2002. 

Page reprinted from August 26 edition of Napa Valley College News. 

To see the edition online go to: 

http://www.napavalley.edu/CommunityRelations/ 

newsroom/Pages/NewsRoom.aspx 

The Napa 

Valley College 

Foundation has 

more information 

on PAC naming 

opportunities. 

Many faculty, staff 

and community 

members have 

contributed 

and received 

recognition.

Solar field provides 

much of NVC’s electricity 

The Napa Valley College solar array 

was one of the first projects completed 

through the financial auspices of the Bond 

Measure N, passed in 2002 by the Napa 

Valley community, and a significant grant 

from PG&E. Dedicated on Feb. 22, 2006, 

the array is spread over 6.5 acres with 5,600 

solar tracking panels built by PowerLight 

Corporation. Capable of generating about 

1.2 megawatts, the array generates enough 

electricity to power 1,200 homes. Savings 

in electrical usage range between $300,000 

and $400,000 dollars annually. At the time 

it was built it was the fifth largest such array 

in the United States and the largest in Napa 

County. 

Over the 30-year life of the photovoltaic 

system it is estimated that the solar 

generated electricity will reduce emissions 

of carbon dioxide by 13,800 tons. This is 

equivalent to planting over 130 acres of 

trees, removing 2,700 cars from California’s 

highways, or not driving 35 million miles. 

New buildings constructed with funds 

from Measure N were designed to have 

as much natural light as possible, thereby 

reducing electric light use during the day. 

These and other green features can be 

readily seen in the new McCarthy Library 

on the south end of campus and the new 

Life Science Building just west of the 

Library. 

Chiller Plant helps the 

campus keep its cool 

A new state of the art Central Chiller 

Plant was completed in October 2007. A 

local firm, Bell Products, Inc., helped put 

the $7.2 million cooling plant online. This 

green project includes a two story building 

which houses cooling towers and pumps. 

The facility is used to create one million 

pounds of ice at night, while electricity 

rates are lowest, and then distributes 

chilled water to campus buildings for 

cooling during daytime hours. Daytime 

pumping is solar powered thanks to the 

college’s photovoltaic field. 

Historic ‘Tulucay Creek’ 

Restoration Project 

Tulucay Creek drops down from the 

grounds of Napa State Hospital east of 


Going Green: The college is doing its part 

The new Life Science Building features numerous windows 

which let in natural light. 

The 2010-2011 men's 

Storm basketball team 

with head coach Steve 

Ball at the helm, 

helped promote NVC's 

green campus during 

the season. At right, 

the team poses in 

front of the many 

solar panels which 

help convert sunlight 

to electricity. Napa 

Valley College saves 

thousands of dollars 

each year as the 

panels help defray the 

cost of running a 

college campus. 

Campus buildings are 

visible in the 

background. 

Workers push a chiller plant unit into place as it slides on hydraulic 

jacks. 

The recently opened McCarthy Library features many green 

elements in its design. 

campus, turns south 

and runs between 

the tennis courts 

and the athletic 

fields until it runs 

into the NVC 

duck pond. This 

historic creek and 

the duck pond were 

both restored. The 

pond was dredged 

and the pond and 

creek both were 

cleared of invasive 

parrotfeather. 

A Snowy Egret hunts small 

fish in the restored NVC 

pond. 

Drainage under 

the baseball and softball fields was also 

improved as a part of the project. The 

completion of the restoration project was 

celebrated in a creek side ceremony. 

For more information go to http://www. 

napavalley.edu/AboutNVC/MeasureN/ 

Pages/GreenProjects.aspx 

Photos by Richard Bruns

Bob Freschi 

Head Coach 

Baseball 

– Spring – 

Kelly Van 

Winden 

Head Coach 

Volleyball 

– Fall – 

Dana Nelson 

Athletic Trainer 

Steve Ball 

Head Coach 


– Winter – 

Warren 

Brusstar 


Baseball 


Department of Physical Education & Athletics 

Dr. Edna 

Baehre 

Kolvani 

Napa Valley 

College 

President 

Cynthia 

Giocommelli 


Volleyball 

– Fall – 

Brian Houle 


Baseball 


John Sudin 

Assistant 

Athletic Trainer 

v 

v 

Aaron Trigg 




Paul Freitas 


Baseball 


Cathy 

Mathews 

Department 

Secretary 

Les Carroll 

Head Coach 

Soccer 

– Fall – 

www.napavalley.edu 

Sue Nelson 

NVC Vice 

President of 

Instruction 

'Pop' Freschi 


Baseball 


Michael 

Ronald 

Equipment 

Room Manager 

Fall Sports 

Rafael Diaz 


Soccer 

– Fall – 

Winter Sports 

Michael 

Desantis 




Spring Sports 

Lino Garcia 


Baseball 


Support Staff 

Michelle 

Hobbs 

Head Coach 

Softball 


Sandy Ross 

Equipment 

Room Assistant 

Manager 

Hans 

Paladini 


Soccer 

– Fall – 

v 

v 

Kevin 

Luckey 

Dean of Physical 

Education & 

Athletics 

v 

v 

Chris 

Kvidahl 

Head Coach 

Women’s 

Basketball 


Will Jones 


Softball 


Jose 

Hurtado 

Athletics 

Counselor 

Brad 

Williams 

Head Coach 

Women’s Soccer 

– Fall – 

Samantha 

Sciutto 


Softball 


v 

v 

Meshach 

Osborne 


Women’s 

Basketball 


Richard 

Bruns 

Graphic 

Designer & 

Photographer 

Community 

Relations Office 

Jim 

Wiechers 

Head Coach 

Women’s Golf 

– Fall – 

Jim 

Wiechers 

Head Coach 

Men’s Golf 


Bob Freschi 

Assistant 

Athletic 

Director 

Todd Nalley 


Men’s Golf 


Marian 

Wouters 

Secretary 

Community 

Relations Office

Spring Sports! - Napa Valley College

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