Baillie Versfeld Last College: James Madison '07 Position: Assistant Coach Years at Miami: First Season

A two-time All-American at James Madison University, Baillie Versfeld is entering her first season as an assistant coach at Miami University. A 2007 graduate of JMU, Versfeld led the Dukes to the 2006 NCAA Tournament and boasts international playing experience with the Zimbabwe National Team.

A decorated field hockey player during her collegiate career, Versfeld earned All-Colonial Athletic Association honors in each of her four collegiate seasons. As a senior, Versfeld was named to the womensfieldhockey.com All-America First Team and the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) All-America Second Team.

One of the CAA's top midfielder's in 2006, Versfeld tallied five goals and six assists as she was selected to the All-CAA First Team. Versfeld also was tabbed as the CAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player after leading James Madison to a 1-0 victory over Old Dominion in the title game and propelling the Dukes into the NCAA Tournament.

As a junior, Versfeld was named to the womensfieldhockey.com and NFHCA All-America Second Team after tying for the team lead in goals and finishing second in points. One of the team's tri-captains, Versfeld was selected to the All-CAA First Team, the NFHCA All-South First Team and was honored as the JMU Female Athlete of the Year. Versfeld additionally earned All-CAA and NFHCA All-South First Team honors as a sophomore and was tabbed to the All-CAA Second Team as a freshman.

In addition to her playing experience at the collegiate level, Versfeld -- a native of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe -- has represented her country internationally and is currently a member of the Zimbabwe National Team. She spent two seasons on the Under-16 National Team and two seasons with the Under-18 National Team. Versfeld was the team captain of the U-18 squad for one season.

A member of the Dean's List, Versfeld graduated from JMU in May 2007 with a degree in kinesiology, which included a concentration in sports management and a minor in business.

BAILLIE VERSFELD
Miami University - Assistant Coach (2007-)
James Madison - Four-Year Letterwinner (2003-06)
Zimbabwe National Field Hockey Team (U-16, U-18, National Team)

BAILLIE VERSFELD QUICK FACTS
Named as Miami Field Hockey Assistant Coach on August 9, 2007 ... native of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe ... entering her first season as an assistant coach in the collegiate ranks ... was a two-time All-American at James Madison ... led the Dukes to the 2006 NCAA Tournament with a 1-0 upset of Old Dominion in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Championship Game ... four-time All-CAA performer ... member of the Zimbabwe National Team ... played on the Zimbabwe Under-16 and Under-18 National Field Hockey Teams ... graduated from James Madison with a degree in kinesiology.

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT BAILLIE VERSFELD:
Miami Head Field Hockey Coach Jill Reeve
"I couldn't be more excited about the addition of Baillie to our field hockey staff. Her competitive nature and passion for the game will have a powerful and immediate impact on our program."

JMU Head Field Hockey Coach Antoinette Lucas
"Baillie was an outstanding player, and she will be an even better coach than she was a player. Miami University will benefit tremendously from Baillie's presence, and she will complement Jill's coaching style and philosophy beautifully."