The start of Raider Baseball teams Fall Ball program for 2008 is just around the corner. A few reminders from Coach Jones to our returners from last season and for all incoming recruits and walk on:
1. First day of Fall Ball practice is Monday, September 15, 2008.
2. Practice starts promptly at 2:00 p.m.
3. Location for practice on the 15th is at Mt. Tahoma High School (the main baseball at the west end of campus).
4. There is a $40 player fee to participate in the Fall Ball program. Players receive a t-shirt and hat. The $40 player fee must be paid prior to the first day of Fall practice, and can be paid at the Raider Athletics office, at the Fort Steilacoom campus (room H308 in the Health Education Center).
5. All students turning out for the Fall Ball program must provide a current physical and medical history form, completed after July 1, 2008. This must be turned into the Raider Athletics office prior to the first day of Fall practice. A copy of the form can be obtained at:
www.pierce.ctc.edu/athletics/forms
6. All students turning out for the Fall Ball program must be enrolled in at least 12 credits Fall Quarter.
7. Fall Quarter begins September 24.
All interested players must contact Coach Orion Jones prior to the first day of Fall practice.
See you on the 15th!
Dan Hicker has stepped down as the head coach of the Raiders Mens Soccer program, having accepted a new position as the Head Assistant Coach at Colorado State University-Pueblo. In his three seasons at the helm of the Raiders Soccer program, Hicker led Pierce to two playoff appearances, and compiled an overall record of 16-23-8. Hickers Raiders were 2-2 in their two trips to the postseason.
Hicker returns to CSU-Pueblo, where he enjoyed two very successful seasons as a player under current head coach Roy Stanley. The Thunderwolves finished the 2007 season with a record of 6-12, and expect that the addition of Hicker to their staff will help the team back into the playoff picture in Fall 2008.
Hickers impact with the Raiders program has been significant as he has rebuilt the program to a strongly competitive level in the NWAACC. Pierce College Puyallup President Dr. Tana Hasart shared the following on Hickers time at Pierce, "The three things I most appreciated about Dan were his professionalism, his ability to set and support high academic and sports standards for his student athletes, and his commitment to setting in place a strong foundation of success for Soccer. We will truly miss him, but also celebrate this wonderful opportunity to move closer to his dream of being a head coach at the 4-year level."
Athletic Director Duncan Stevenson, who has known Hicker since his playing days as a Raider (2000-2002) said the following, "Dan is the consummate professional. He goes above and beyond what is asked of a coach in order to put his program and his student-athletes in the best position possible to be successful. We will miss his enthusiasm, his energy, his positive attitude, and his dedication to Raiders Soccer and the Pierce College Athletic Department."
"I have found that words simply cannot express how much I appreciate my time here at Pierce College and the positive experience I have had coaching within the NWAACC. There has been great support of the efforts and progressions towards the development of the mens soccer program and our student-athletes. I have had the opportunity to get to know some wonderful people and truly feel that I was given the chance to be part of something special. There will certainly be some amazing stories to tell. I am very excited to accept the assistant coaching position at Colorado State University-Pueblo and look forward to my coaching career within the NCAA. While this is an exciting achievement for me, I cannot and will not ever forget what it means to be a Raider." -Dan Hicker
On Saturday, May 3rd, for the second consecutive year, Raiders mens soccer held its annual spring season alumni match. A wet afternoon kickoff still brought great spirits to the pitch as 17 alumni faced off against the Raiders standing 2008 spring roster. A timeline of exceptional talent, the match revealed some familiar skill, and moments of spark from the alumni. However, it was not enough to earn yearly bragging rights as the Raiders standing spring roster defeated the Alumni 6-1.
A great way to show a continuing respect and pride for athletics at Pierce College, the mens soccer annual alumni matches are more than just 90 minutes of soccer.
Picture by Cheri Hanson
"These games are great, and go well past the playing field. It is a time to reconnect with our programs history and continue to build for the future. It is an absolute pleasure to have our alum back on the field and have a moment to catch up on some good memories. My hope is that these matches will continue for many years to come!"
-Head Coach, Daniel Hicker
Participating alums included:
Andrew Helmers (06), Brett Perry (04-05), Chris Sherman (07), Dominick Cusato (06), James Holmes (99-00), Mike Holmes (05), James Tunison (06), Jmaar Aina (05-06), Kyle Touhy (05-06), Matt Herrera (05-06), Phil Munoz (06), Rob Anderson (99-00), Thomas Burphy (05), Travis Pettibon (99-00), Trent Pettibon (00), WaWa (06), Ryan Price (04-05)
The Pierce College Athletics Department is pleased to announce one of the most successful recruiting classes for the Womens Basketball program in the last 15 years. Our congratulations go out to these outstanding local high school seniors who have signed letters of intent to play at Pierce College, under Head Coach Ann Bowen, for the 2008-09 season.
Chaslynn Aumoeualogo, 5′7 post player from Fife High School
Alexandra Clark, 6′0 post player from Puyallup High School
Alychia Colon, 5′8 point guard from Bethel High School
Lanaya Daniels, 5′6 post player from Foster High School
Lindsay Flowers, 5′6 wing from Bethel High School
Jasmine Horton, 6′0 post player Foster High School
Whitney Nelson, 5′4 guard from Bethel High School
Vaiava Pitoitua, 6′3 post player from Spanaway Lake High School
Mikayla Queree, 5′10 wing from Foss High School
Kaylah Scott, 5′3 point guard from Todd Beamer High School
Brittany Sebastian, 5′3 point guard from Puyallup High School
Nichole Webber, 5′3 guard from Raymond High School
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