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Contact: Darin Long  [email protected]  502-244-3225

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF LOUISVILLE ANNOUNCES NEW HEAD VOLLEYBALL COACH

LOUISVILLE, KY – January 23, 2012—

Christian Academy of Louisville (CAL) has named Patty Ernst as the new head coach for the Centurion volleyball team.

Ernst played volleyball at Mercy High School and Waggener High School, as well as one year at Indiana University Southeast in 1991. She began coaching in 1992 as the freshman coach at Male High school before moving to Kansas in 1998, where she coached and was athletic director at Flint Hills Christian School in Manhattan. Ernst moved back to Louisville in 2004, and has coached volleyball at CAL in various positions for both the middle and high school teams. She has also coached for MidAmerica Volleyball Association since 2004.

“I have enjoyed my past experiences at CAL and feel led to help these ladies accomplish the goals that we will set as a team for the 2012 season, as well as individual goals. I have a strong dedication to the game of volleyball and hope to carry that over to the team and help our program succeed to the next level,” Ernst said.

Christian Academy of Louisville Athletic Director Darin Long added, “We are blessed to be able to bring in a caliber of coach as Patty Ernst. Her 20 years of volleyball experience and extensive knowledge of the game will challenge our players to compete at a high level while she helps mold them into well rounded individuals.”

Ernst looks forward to being competitive in the district and repeating as district champions.“I expect the girls to work hard and have a winning attitude and to carry themselves with confidence. Several people will look at our program and think we will be down after losing eight seniors last year,” said Ernst. “I take that as a challenge to coach them to be better than last year’s team. I will expect the seniors to lead, and the underclassmen to play up to the challenge. We have a lot of talent returning that can fill the void that last year’s seniors left.”

Former head volleyball coach, Kevin Bowers, decided to step down from coaching to focus on his position as Assistant Athletic Director at CAL. Bowers was head coach for three years, with a 57-26 record, including a district championship and two district runner-ups.

For Immediate Release

Contact:Darin Long  [email protected] ;502-244-3225

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF LOUISVILLE HIRES NEW BOYS VARSITY GOLF COACH

LOUISVILLE, KY – January 23, 2012—Christian Academy of Louisville (CAL) names Jay Dortch as the new boys varsity golf coach.

Dortch replaces Scott Duncan, who decided to step down after being the head coach for three years. Duncan led the boys varsity golf team to two consecutive State Top 8 finishes, a 7th region championship and a 7th region runner-up.

Dortch has been coaching golf for five years at CAL including three years as the JV coach and two years in the middle school program.

“I want to teach our team how to compete and be good teammates, as well as competitors at a high level, while honoring God,” said Dortch.

Despite having a young team with only two returning seniors, Dortch anticipates a successful year.“I expect us to compete and return to the state tournament,” said Dortch. “We are so blessed with a great group of players and my hope is that I can influence them in a positive way, and help prepare them for life after high school. Truth be told, I get more out of it than the kids do. They are amazing!”

“Our boys golf program has had a lot of success under Coach Duncan the last three years”, said Athletic Director Darin Long, “Coach Dortch has been a key contributor to that success and will give the program consistency and great leadership as we continue to compete at the state level.”

Dortch played football at the University of Kentucky from 1984-1988 and has coached football and lacrosse, as well as golf, for the past eight years.

On Saturday, February 25th, CAL will host the 3rd annual Trivia Night and Silent Auction to benefit the CAL softball field lighting fund.  The event will run from 6-9pm in the cafeteria, and a chili supper will be served for $5.00.  Trivia teams should consist of 6-8 players and carries a $15 fee per player.  Silent auction items will include golf outings, ipod shuffle, and much more.  For reservations please contact Janice Ross (502)384-6481 or [email protected]

CAL Athletes, Allison Foster, Kelly Rogers, & Gabrielle D’Aniello sign letters of intent in each of their sports.

Senior, Allison Foster signed a letter of intent to play softball at Bellarmine University next fall.  She was awarded First Team ALL State in 2011, as well as ALL 7th Region Kentucky in 2009, 2010, & 2011.  Allison’s pitching record is 22-7 (0.62 ERA) with 381 strike outs in 193 innings.  Her hitting average is .566, with 12 triples, and 35 RBI’s.  Allison has played Varsity softball for the Centurions since the 8th grade.

“Allison is probably the best softball player I’ve ever coached.  She is the leader of our team and that describes her whole life,” said CAL softball coach, Kyle Mullins.

“I chose Bellarmine because it was close to home and they have a great softball team,” said Foster. “I am really excited and blessed to go there. I can’t wait!”

Allison is eager for this next chapter in her softball career and plans to major in Exercise Science at Bellarmine.

CAL swimmer, Kelly Rogers, signed a letter of intent to swim at Miami of Ohio University.

“I chose Miami because I really liked the atmosphere and positive attitudes of the girls at practice, and there is a strong Christian group I can get involved with there,” said Kelly.

“Kelly’s work ethic is unbelievable, “said Coach DeBoor, “It is a joy to come into practice and see her smiling face.”

Kelly has been swimming since she was eight years old and is looking forward to finishing out her senior year at CAL and for her future swimming career at Miami of Ohio University.

Gabrielle D’Aniello signed a letter of intent to play tennis at Indiana Wesleyan University next year.  Gabrielle has played tennis since age 4 and has played for CAL for five years predominately as the #2 singles player.  She was ranked 12th in KY (tennisrecruiting.net) and as high as 16th in KY for Jr. USTA Girls 18’s division.  She was awarded the USTA Sportsmanship Award this past summer.

“When I visited the campus I really liked the Christian atmosphere and the community feel it had.  Plus, their nursing program is really good and that’s what I’ll be majoring in,” said Gabrielle.

“I feel privileged to be Gabby’s coach.  Seeing her take this next step is incredible.  She is a special, quiet leader on our team,” said CAL tennis coach, Jeff Mallory.

The Indiana Wesleyan University tennis team is ranked 17th in the country in NAIA and have won their conference 20 years in a row.