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■ left: Lee Essner, targeting his curve ball for a potential strikeout. athletics spotlight SAINTS WELCOME TONY DUCKWORTH After nearly six months on the job, Maryville University’s new Director of Athletics, Tony Duckworth, is excited about the future of Saints Athletics. He had a busy summer preparing for the 2006-07 sports seasons, and has already a positive impact within the department. Some changes that have occurred that visitors will notice include major renovations to the coaches’ offices that were completed in early September, and current renovations to the MU Soccer Field. Much more is on the way, according to Duckworth, who has been working closely with the upper administration to shape the direction of Saints Athletics. “I am extremely excited about the future of Maryville University,” said Duckworth. “As director of athletics, I believe our department is a major stakeholder in helping move our university to greater heights.” While Duckworth is working on the big picture with other constituents on campus, the Athletics staff is reaping the rewards of his experience. “Tony has great vision for the Athletics Department,” commented Beverly Spearman, administrative secretary for the department. “What’s more important is that he has the energy and ability to carry out that vision, while making certain that everyone is on board and the student-athletes needs are being met.” Duckworth became the sixth director of athletics in Maryville’s history on June 4, 2007. He comes to Maryville from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Ala., where he worked from 2001–07 as head men’s basketball coach and also served as associate athletics director during the last three years of his tenure. During his time at Huntingdon, Duckworth had the second most wins in school history; his team won both the 2006 Great South Athletic Conference (GSAC) Regular Season and Tournament Championships. He was also named 2006 GSAC Coach of the Year. The 20-7 season (2006–07) marked the best winning percentage and most wins in 41 years, while finishing first in NCAA Division III in defensive field goal percentage (.354) and ranking first all-time in NCAA division III history. The Hawks also won 13 consecutive games to end the season, which tied the school record from the 1961–62 season. Prior to Duckworth’s arrival to Huntingdon, he turned the Belhaven College (Miss.) program around while being one of the youngest four-year college head coaches in the nation when he took over the program at the age of 28. Duckworth’s Belhaven squad made the 2001 NAIA Division II National Tournament during his fourth season at the helm, while ranking first in NAIA DII in rebounding margin (+10.6). Duckworth’s other experience includes serving as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator from 1992–96 at Covenant College (Ga.). He also led two American All-Star teams (1992 and 1996) to compete overseas in Costa Rica. Duckworth received his undergraduate degree in financial management from Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C., in 1990. He then went on to complete his Master of Education at University of Tennessee-Chattanooga in 1994. Duckworth is married to the former Amy Coverdell of Collinsville, Ill. The couple resides in Wentzville, Mo. with their two sons, Chaney and Evan. ■
Alumni Inducted into Athletics Hall of Fame ■ Bartoni ■ Pierce Former women’s soccer standout Amy (Bornfleth) Bartoni, ’00, and former Director of Athletics, Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Head Men’s Golf Coach Dave Pierce were inducted in the Maryville University Athletics Hall of Fame during Alumni Weekend 2007. Bartoni was a four-year letter winner at forward for the Saints and finished her career with 102 goals, 70 assists and 274 points. She holds the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) individual career records in all three statistical categories, along with SLIAC individual single-season records for goals (18 in 1996) and assists (25 in 1999). Bartoni was a four-time First Team All-SLIAC recipient, SLIAC Newcomer of the year (1996) and two-time SLIAC Player of the Year (1996 and 1997). She was also inducted into the SLIAC Hall of Fame in 2007. Pierce served as the Director of Athletics from 1983–2002. He originally came to Maryville as the head men’s basketball coach in 1976, where he served in that capacity until 1991. Pierce’s 1978-79 Saints squad still holds the record for most wins in a season with 21. As the head men’s golf coach from 1993–2001, Pierce enjoyed much success. He was three-time SLIAC Coach of the Year and his squad was also three-time SLIAC Champions. Pierce is also a member of the SLIAC Hall of Fame. Nominations for the Maryville Athletics Hall of Fame are accepted on a rolling basis. In order to be considered for selection in a given year, a nomination must be submitted by February 1. Nomination forms and criteria are available on the athletics website: athletics.maryville.edu, or contact Nicole Heasley, Sports Information Director, at nheasley@maryville.edu or 314.529.9312. Soccer Field Renovation Underway The MU Soccer Field renovation project began on Thursday, October 11. The project includes a new drainage system, new irrigation system, new natural grass surface and shifting of the field to accommodate future expansion of lights and an outdoor track. Munie Greencare Professionals is overseeing the renovations. Upcoming Saints Alumni Events Maryville Alumni Basketball Game Saturday, Jan. 19 – 10 a.m. T-shirts and breakfast after the game for everyone who attends. Please RSVP to Coach Rogers at mrogers@maryville.edu by Wed., Jan. 9th. FALL/WINTER 2007 ■ 17
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