Montreat Athletics Adds New Personnel and Two New Programs
August 29, 2005
The Montreat College Athletic Department announces six new personnel in
administration and coaches and the addition of two sports. Three
former Cavalier student-athletes take on new responsibilities within
the athletic department. Former Lady Cavalier basketball player,
Amanda Duncan, a 2002 graduate of Montreat College joins the athletic
staff in the position of Assistant Athletic Director and Sports
Information Director. Amanda joined the staff in February 2005. Asheville native and former Lady Cavalier basketball and volleyball
player Joy Ramsey-Allen, a 2003 graduate of Montreat College takes the
reigns of the Women's Volleyball program. Joy served as assistant
volleyball coach last season and is excited to build on last season's
success. Black Mountain native and former Lady Cavalier softball
player Ashley Burpeau, a 2004 graduate of Montreat College will serve
as Head Men's and Women's Cross Country coach in addition to her
present position as Assistant Softball Coach.
The men's soccer program will be led by former assistant coach Jamath Shoffner. Shoffner came to Montreat after stellar collegiate and professional playing careers. He played professionally for numerous clubs, including stints in the Irish Premier League for Shelbourne Football Club and German club Borussia Neunkirchen.
Dan Woerner comes to Montreat to serve as head women's soccer coach. Dan began his coaching career at Toccoa Falls College in Georgia before heading to Simpson University in Redding, California where he coached for the past six years. Lori Woerner, Dan's wife will serve as the team's assistant coach.
After serving as the assistant coach and in late January interim head coach for women's basketball, Summer Stout heads into her first full season as head coach of the Lady Cavaliers. Summer, a graduate of Trinity International University in Illinois is competing this summer overseas in Hungary.
Former UNC Tarheel and Bloomington, Indiana native, Jonathan Holmes will serve as the assistant men's varsity basketball coach and head coach of the inaugural men's junior varsity program. A 2003 graduate and four-year letterman of the stellar UNC basketball program, Jonathan's professional experiences include two seasons in Europe, 2003-2004 season for Leicester Riders in Leicester, England (British Basketball League), 2004-2005 season for Horsens IC in Horsens, Denmark (Danish Basketligaen).
After serving this past year as a part-time staff member, Rachelle Bowman will join the athletic staff as our full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer. Rachelle's main responsibilities will be the female programs and student-athletes. A 2002 graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University, Rachelle received her bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine with a concentration in Exercise Science.
Montreat College Director of Athletic Bill Robinson is looking forward to the future of Cavalier Athletics with the staff additions and transitions. "What an amazing staff the Lord has assembled within the athletic department at Montreat College. I am so pleased that Joy and Ashley have transitioned so well into head coaching positions here at Montreat. I am also very excited about the new soccer coaches and the leadership that Dan and Jamath bring to those programs. Jonathan's experience as a player at Chapel Hill and overseas will enable him to be a great role model to both our JV and Varsity basketball teams here at Montreat. I look forward to watching Summer in her quest to return the women's basketball program to the success they experienced a few years ago. With the addition of new programs, Rachelle's transition to full-time status will enhance our mission to keep our student-athletes strong, conditioned, and healthy. Lastly, I am extremely excited about the energy and creativity that Amanda brings to the staff."
The Athletic Department is proud to announce the addition of Women's Golf and Men's Basketball Junior Varsity. Current men's golf head coach David Pennell will serve as the women's golf coach. The men's basketball junior varsity program is the second (baseball) junior varsity program for Cavalier Athletics.
The men's soccer program will be led by former assistant coach Jamath Shoffner. Shoffner came to Montreat after stellar collegiate and professional playing careers. He played professionally for numerous clubs, including stints in the Irish Premier League for Shelbourne Football Club and German club Borussia Neunkirchen.
Dan Woerner comes to Montreat to serve as head women's soccer coach. Dan began his coaching career at Toccoa Falls College in Georgia before heading to Simpson University in Redding, California where he coached for the past six years. Lori Woerner, Dan's wife will serve as the team's assistant coach.
After serving as the assistant coach and in late January interim head coach for women's basketball, Summer Stout heads into her first full season as head coach of the Lady Cavaliers. Summer, a graduate of Trinity International University in Illinois is competing this summer overseas in Hungary.
Former UNC Tarheel and Bloomington, Indiana native, Jonathan Holmes will serve as the assistant men's varsity basketball coach and head coach of the inaugural men's junior varsity program. A 2003 graduate and four-year letterman of the stellar UNC basketball program, Jonathan's professional experiences include two seasons in Europe, 2003-2004 season for Leicester Riders in Leicester, England (British Basketball League), 2004-2005 season for Horsens IC in Horsens, Denmark (Danish Basketligaen).
After serving this past year as a part-time staff member, Rachelle Bowman will join the athletic staff as our full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer. Rachelle's main responsibilities will be the female programs and student-athletes. A 2002 graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University, Rachelle received her bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine with a concentration in Exercise Science.
Montreat College Director of Athletic Bill Robinson is looking forward to the future of Cavalier Athletics with the staff additions and transitions. "What an amazing staff the Lord has assembled within the athletic department at Montreat College. I am so pleased that Joy and Ashley have transitioned so well into head coaching positions here at Montreat. I am also very excited about the new soccer coaches and the leadership that Dan and Jamath bring to those programs. Jonathan's experience as a player at Chapel Hill and overseas will enable him to be a great role model to both our JV and Varsity basketball teams here at Montreat. I look forward to watching Summer in her quest to return the women's basketball program to the success they experienced a few years ago. With the addition of new programs, Rachelle's transition to full-time status will enhance our mission to keep our student-athletes strong, conditioned, and healthy. Lastly, I am extremely excited about the energy and creativity that Amanda brings to the staff."
The Athletic Department is proud to announce the addition of Women's Golf and Men's Basketball Junior Varsity. Current men's golf head coach David Pennell will serve as the women's golf coach. The men's basketball junior varsity program is the second (baseball) junior varsity program for Cavalier Athletics.