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Returning Players
Captain Zack Stedman (6’3”, OH, Riverside, RI) is a two-time AVCA National Player-of-the-Week and has also
earned NECVA New England Player-of-the-Year and ECAC Most Outstanding Player Awards. Stedman was
a huge factor in the Raiders’ reaching the Molten Final 4 in 2006 and will be looked upon to lead the Raiders
once again. Junior Kevin Harrington (6’1”, S, N. Kingstown, RI) will take control of the offense this year
and bring a great deal of poise to the court for the Raiders. His experience of directing the offense will help
the young players gain confidence in every match.
Senior Justin Andreozzi (6’0”, L, Barrington, RI) will be counted as a main player for the Raiders with his
passing and defense. Andreozzi made a big improvement in his ball control game last year and should be
ready to take over the reins as the full time libero. Senior Evan Machos (6’1”, OH, Agawam, MA) should
have a significant role as an all-around player for the Raiders and will be counted on for his experience as
well.
Sophomore Scott Wright (6’7”, MH, Salem, NH) gained valuable experience from last year’s championship
squad and will be counted upon to be a leader of this young team. The experiences from last year should pay
dividends in his play this season in the middle.
New Players
Eight new players will add excitement to the Raiders’ offense and defense. Transfer freshmen Matt Ferreira
(6’5”, MH, Lincoln, RI) and Zach Hansen (6’0”, S, Shelton, CT) should make an immediate impact for RIV
with their maturity. Ferreira’s blocking and hitting and Hansen’s all around ball control and serving will be
a huge plus for Rivier. Freshman Brice Stockman (6’6”, OH, Needham, MA) will not only add power to the
outside hitter position but also ball control on serve receive. Stockman’s height should be an advantage for
RIV in shutting down the opponents’ right side attack as well. Freshman Kyle O’Neill’s (6’0”, L/DS, Long
Beach, NY) beach skills will be a big asset for Rivier. O’Neill will be counted upon to get the offense running
with his passing as well as make some big plays on defense. Freshman Zack Phillips’ (6’5”, MH, Hanover,
VA) offensive versatility will allow the Raiders to diversify their attack putting pressure on the opponents’
defense.
Fellow freshmen Brad Hausmann (6’8”, MH, Shelton, CT) and Andrew Tiner (6’2”, OH, Salem, NH) will
round off the newcomers with needed depth. Hausmann’s block should alter the offense of opponents while
his own offense will be a good option in the middle. Tiner, a New Hampshire two-time Player-of-the-Year,
will pick up a lot of balls with hustle on defense and will be a good addition on serve receive and hitting for
the Raiders.
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“This team has the potential to be something special. We are very
big and athletic and size is something this program has never
really had a lot of until this year. We plan on surprising some
teams but it will take a lot of hard work on the court as well
as hard work off the court in understanding what each other is
about. This team has all the tools to be above and beyond last
year’s championship squad.”
—Head Coach Craig Kolek

men’s volleyball
2007 Men’s Volleyball Roster
No. Name Year Pos Height Hometown Major
2 Clint Whelan Jr OH 6’2 Smithtown, NY Business Marketing
3 Zach Hansen Fr S 6’0 Shelton, CT Business
4 Kevin Harrington Jr S 6’1 N. Kingstown, RI Education
7 Brice Stockman Fr OH 6’6 Needham, MA Business
8 Justin Andreozzi Sr L/DS 6’0 Barrington, RI Criminal Justice
9 Kyle O’Neill Fr OH/L 6’0 Long Beach, NY History/Education
11 Evan Machos Sr OH 6’1 Agawam, MA Business Administration
13 Zack Stedman Sr OH 6’3 Riverside, RI Business Management
14 Andrew Tiner Fr OH 6’2 Salem, NH Undecided
19 Zack Phillips Fr MH 6’5 Hanover, VA Undecided
24 Scott Wright So MH 6’7 Salem, NH Criminal Justice
33 Brad Hausmann Fr MH 6’8 Shelton, CT Business
34 Matt Ferreira Fr MH 6’5 Lincoln, RI Business
Head Coach: Craig Kolek (Merrimack College, 1991)
Assistant Coach: Craig Martin (Southern New Hampshire University, 2001)
Captains: Zack Stedman
Managers: Lindsay Marshall, Kori Chace

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Men’s Volleyball Schedule 2007
Exhibition Games
SAT Jan 20 Home New England All Stars (Exhibition) Nashua, NH 1:00pm
SUN Jan 21 Home Mount Olive College Nashua, NH 11:00am
WED Jan 24 Away Newbury College (@Hellenic College) Brookline, MA 7:00pm
FRI Jan 26 Away Nickel City Invitational Buffalo, NY tba
SAT Jan 27 Away Nickel City Invitational Buffalo, NY tba
WED Jan 31 Home *Johnson & Wales University Nashua, NH 7:00pm
SAT Feb 3 Away *Mount Ida College Newton, MA 1:00pm
TUE Feb 6 Away *MIT Cambridge, MA 7:00pm
THU Feb 8 Away *Emmanuel College Boston, MA 7:00pm
SAT Feb 10 Home *Newbury College Family Weekend Nashua, NH 6:00pm
SUN Feb 11 Home Alumni Match Nashua, NH 2:00pm
TUE Feb 13 Home *WIT Nashua, NH 7:00pm
THU Feb 15 Away *Lasell College Auburndale, MA 7:00pm
SAT Feb 17 Away Springfield College Springfield, MA 7:00pm
WED Feb 21 Away Harvard University Boston, MA 7:00pm
SAT Feb 24 Away *Lesley College Cambridge, MA TBA
TUE Feb 27 Home *Endicott College Nashua, NH 7:00pm
SAT Mar 3 Away Endicott College Invitational Beverly, MA TBA
SUN Mar 4 Away Endicott College Invitational Beverly, MA TBA
MON Mar 12 Home *Elms College Nashua, NH 7:00pm
THU Mar 15 Away Johnson & Wales University Providence, RI 7:00pm
TUE Mar 20 Away Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT 7:30pm
THU Mar 22 Home Emmanuel College Nashua, NH 7:00pm
SAT Mar 24 Away Endicott College Beverly, MA 4:00pm
MON Mar 26 Away University of New Haven West Haven, CT 7:00pm
FRI Mar 30 Away NECVA Championships
SAT Mar 31 Away NECVA Championships
SUN Apr 1 Away NECVA Championships
THU Apr 12 Away Molten
FRI Apr 13 Away Molten
SAT Apr 14 Away Molten or ECAC

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Meet the Coaches
Craig Kolek, Head Coach
Coach Kolek is entering his eleventh season as Raider Head Coach. He is also the
Women’s Volleyball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director. He has a 174-118 career
record which includes a NECVA Championship and a trip to the Molten Division
III Final 4 in 2006. The Raiders’ 2006 NECVA Championship was a first for any
New England team. Their six straight New England Division titles and two ECAC
North Championships are also a New England record. Coach Kolek was selected
as the 2006 AVCA Division III National Coach-of-the-Year and is also a three time
NECVA Coach-of-the-Year and a two-time New England Coach-of-the-Year. Kolek
attended Merrimack College (1991) where he graduated with a degree in Business
Management. Prior to Rivier College, Kolek was the varsity coach at Pelham High
School (NH) for two years and Junior Varsity Coach at Pelham for one year. Kolek
enjoyed a distinguished beach volleyball career traveling nationally for seven years.
He resides in Merrimack, NH.
Craig Martin, Assistant Coach
Coach Martin enters his second season as Rivier’s Assistant Coach. Craig came to
Rivier with more than six years of coaching experience at many different levels of
competition including two years as head coach at Belmont Middle School, two years
as Women’s Assistant Volleyball Coach at Southern New Hampshire University,
one year as Men’s Head Coach at Hesser College, and several years as a coach at
many high school camps throughout New England. Craig grew up in Concord, NH
and graduated from Concord High School. Although boys’ volleyball was not yet
an NHIAA sport, Craig grew up playing since the age of 11 and still takes every
opportunity to play and learn the game he loves. Craig graduated from Southern
New Hampshire University in 2001 with a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management.
He ran the SNHU men’s club volleyball program for four years. He currently resides
in Manchester, NH.

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THE RAIDERS
Manager
Lindsay Marshall
5’5” Junior Libero/OH
Tiverton, RI (Tiverton High School)
Major: Business Management
Favorite Movie(s): Anchorman, Wedding Crashers, Dodgeball
Favorite Food(s): All types of chicken, pasta, cheese
Hobbies: Beach volleyball, hanging out with friends, working out
Reasons for Choosing Rivier College: The great volleyball program, Coach Kolek, and
the small school atmosphere
Favorite College Course: PE Games, Child Psychology
Favorite College Memory(s): Breaking single season dig record, coaches dressing up in
spandex/mullet/fro for a practice.
Awards: Coach’s Player Award 2004, GNAC Player-of-the-Week 2005, GNAC Third Team
2005, GNAC All Tournament Team
Manager
Kori Chace
5’11” Junior OPP/Middle Hitter
Rumford, RI (E. Providence High School)
Major: Elementary Education
Favorite Movie(s): Grandma’s Boy, Anchorman, Donnie Darko, Talladaega Nights, V for
Vendetta, Wedding Crashers
Favorite Food(s): Mexican, hot wieners and coffee milk, chocolate chip cookies
Hobbies: Beach, shopping, watching movies, beach volleyball
Reasons for Choosing Rivier College: Coach Kolek, small school, volleyball program
Favorite College Course: Psychology of Education, French
Favorite College Memory(s): Beating JWU in the semi-finals, team trip to Margaritas
Awards: All Tournament Team GNAC Play-offs

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THE RAIDERS
Captain
Zack Stedman
6’3” Senior Outside Hitter
Riverside, RI (E. Providence, High School)
Major: Business Management
Favorite Movie(s): Ace Ventura, Training Day, Dazed and Confused
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Favorite Food(s): Steak, Fresh Striper, Hungarian Goulash
Reason for Choosing Rivier College: Volleyball Program
Favorite College Memory: The Dirty Bird
Awards: 2004 Rookie of the Year, 2005 Player of the Year, AVCA National Player of Week
Justin Andreozzi
6’0” Senior Libero
Barrington, RI (Bishop Hendricken High School)
Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: Business Administration
Favorite Movie(s): Dumb and Dumber, Ace Ventura, The Perfect Storm
Favorite Food(s): Pasta, Jean Monaco’s cooking
Reason for Choosing Rivier College: Volleyball Program
Favorite College Memory: Molten Final Four (2006)
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Evan Machos
6’1” Senior Outside Hitter
Agawam, MA (Agawam High School)
Major: Business Administration
Favorite Movie(s): Scarface, American History X, Blow,
V for Vendetta, and Dumb n Dumber
Favorite Food(s): Steak n cheese
Reason for Choosing Rivier College: Volleyball and to get a
business degree close to Boston
Favorite College Memory: Jonny St. Thomas ...... 3A ping pong champ....
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THE RAIDERS
Kevin Harrington
6’0” Junior Setter
N. Kingstown, RI (N. Kingstown High School)
Major: English Education
Favorite Movie(s): The Big Lebowski, O Brother; Where Art Thou?
Favorite Food(s): Chicken Parm
Reason for Choosing Rivier College: Volleyball
Favorite College Memory: Moving into the Dirty Bird
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Clint Whelan
6’2” Junior Outside Hitter
Smithtown, NY (Smithtown High School)
Major: Business Marketing
Favorite Movie(s): Dumb and Dumber, Supertroopers, Invincible,
Hoosiers, Bad Boys 2, Office Space, Kingdom of Heaven
Favorite Food(s): Italian
Reason for Choosing Rivier College: Coach Kolek
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Favorite College Memory: First volleyball game, playing alongside my brother
Scottie Wright
6’7” Sophomore Middle Hitter
Salem, NH (Salem High School)
Major: Criminal Justice, Psychology Minor
Favorite Movie(s): Cinderella Man, Gladiator, Patch Adams,
Toys, What Dreams May Come, Man of the Year, Liar Liar,
Fun with Dick and Jane, Bruce Almighty, Two for the Money
Favorite Food(s): Chicken broccoli ziti alfredo,
Hawaiian pizza, Barbeque chicken pizza, pretty much everything
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Reason for Choosing Rivier College: Location, Volleyball program, C.J. program
Favorite College Memory: Molten Final Four (2006)