March 2012
Mount Mystics of the Month |
Kelcie Levesque
Volleyball
Number: 5
Position: Power
Home Town: Fredericton, NB
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Todd Williams
Basketball
Number: 6
Position: Guard
Home Town: Sackville, NS
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Chelsea Mackay
Basketball
Number: 5
Position: Point Guard
Home Town: New Waterford, NS
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Mystics compete at two CCAA Championships |
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Mystics Compete at three ACAA Championships
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Women's Basketball |
Women's Volleyball
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Men's Basketball
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February 2012
Mystics ACAA 2011-12 Women’s Volleyball Champions |
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February 26, 2012: ACAA Championship held at St. Thomas University Fredericton, New Brunswick
The Mount Saint Vincent Mystics are again the ACAA Women’s Volleyball Champions. This is the second title in three years, which also captured the crown in 2010. The top ranked Mount Saint Vincent University Mystics defeated the second ranked and host St. Thomas Tommies in three straight sets to take the 2011-2012 ACAA Women’s Volleyball Championship. The title was gained in front of a spirited crowd at the Lady Beaverbrook Gym, Fredericton, New Brunswick.
The Mystics took the opening set in a convincing fashion, outscoring the Tommies 25-12. They did it behind strong blocking and spiking, while STU struggled to get the ball past the Mystics’ block.
In the second set, the Tommies took an early lead 10-5, but the Mystics reeled them back at 12-12. The set was a back and forth battle from there on. MSVU was able to get the edge they needed at the end to take the set in a very close 25-21 score.
The Mystics got off to a hot start in the third set opening with a 7-0 run with the strength of Mystics left side player, Kelcie Levesque’s serving. The Tommies battled back to make the score 17-20, but that was as close as they would get, losing the final set to a score 25-21. Top performer for the Mystics was ACAA Player of the Year, Kelcie Levesque who had 11 kills and led all players with 13 digs.
Mystics Coach Derrick Brooks, is beaming over what his team accomplished this season. “You don’t even know how proud I am, the girls played awesome. They stuck together, they practiced hard, I am so proud.“Mystics Kelcie Levesque said that she was very happy how her team came together and played. “I’m so proud we really showed up today, every one contributed we are so happy with this.” The Mount advances to the CCAA women’s volleyball championship, March 8-10 in Nanaimo, BC. Follow the Mystics at http://www.ccaawomensvolleyball2012.ca/ |
Mount Mystics Athletes of the Month |
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Kara Hayes
Women's Basketball
Number: 22
Position: Post
Hometown: Halifax, NS | 
Luke Reynolds
Men's Basketball
Number: 23
Position: Forward
Hometown: Bedford, NS | 
Andrea Melanson
Women's Volleyball
Number: 7
Position: RIght Side
Hometown: North Sydney, NS |
January 2012
ACAA Athlete of the Week |
| January 31, 2012 |
 | Karl Frederick - ACAA Athlete of the Week
MSVU Men’s Basketball
5th year BBA
Hometown: Thornhill, OntarioKarl Frederick, has been a pillar of stability as the MSVU's Men's team has managed to stay atop of the ACAA Men's Basketball standings in spite a number of injuries which has decimated the Mystics' line up in the past several weeks. Karl, a 5th year senior from Thornhill, Ontario, who leads the nation in steals, provides a solid defensive presence while helping to pick up the offensive slack as well as contributing with an increased rebounding effort. Karl will be counted on to provide the leadership and experience as the Mystics prepare for an important upcoming game against 2nd place, Holland College. |
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ACAA Athlete of the Week |
| January 16, 2012 |
| Luke Reynolds - ACAA Athlete of the Week
MSVU Men’s Basketball
5th year BBA
Hometown: Bedford, NSLuke Reynolds, 5th year player for the Mount Mystics has kicked off 2012 with a Tournament All-Star from the Dyrick McDermott Invitational and this past weekend was the leading scorer in both road games against UNBSJ and STU scoring 19 and 20 points respectfully. Luke is one of Mount’s Team Captains and is the Mount’s leading scorer and rebounder. |
November 2011 |
ACAA Athlete of the Week November 29, 2011 |
 | Kenneth Reardon - ACAA Athlete of the Week
MSVU Men’s Basketball
4th year BBA
Hometown: Halifax, N Kenneth, a 4th year player and Captain of the Mount Mystics had an outstanding weekend, leading the Mount Mystics to two victories over STU and UNBSJ. As the top scorer for the Mount in both games, Kenneth's work ethic and commitment to the game is showing as his execution, knowledge of the game and ability to create opportunities for his teammates and self to score are evident in his play. There is no doubt he will be one of the players to watch for in ACAA play! |
CCAA Women's Soccer All-CanadianNovember 8, 2011 - Women's Soccer All-Canadians Announced |
| Emily Burke - CCAA All-CanadianA Mount Mystics fourth-year striker was one of only two players remaining from the squad's starting lineup. The team Captain stepped up in a big way, playing every minute of every game. During the CCAA (Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association) Soccer Banquet in Quebec Cite, Que, Emily was proudly awarded the 2011 CCAA Women's Soccer All-Canadian. She is also the ACAA (Atlantic Colleges Atheletic Association) Women’s Soccer player of the year. |
October 2011
ACAA Championships at University of New Brunswick Saint JohnWomen's & Men's Soccer October 28 - 30, 2011 |
ACAA Rookie of the Year
Allie Poole - Women's Soccer |
ACAA Player of the Year &
1st Team All Conference
Emily Burke - Women's Soccer |
ACAA 1st Team All Conference
Andrea Melanson - Women's Soccer
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ACAA 2nd Team All Conference
Melissa McGee - Women's Soccer
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ACAA 2nd Team All Conference
Jaimee Dobson - Women's Soccer
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ACAA 1st Team All Conference
Kevin Burgess - Men's Soccer
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ACAA 2nd Team All Conference
Chris Gallant - Men's Soccer
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September
September 15, 2011 - National Scholar Awards for 2010-2011
The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) is pleased to announce the National Scholar Award recipients for the 2010-2011 season. The National Scholar Award is designed to recognize the outstanding academic accomplishments of CCAA student-athletes. To be recognized, a student-athlete must achieve honours standing at their institution in the current academic year. From last year’s 109 CCAA member institutions, 752 student-athletes were awarded the prestigious honour in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence.
Congratulations to all the recipients of the CCAA National Scholar Award!
Mount Saint Vincent University
Graham Carter, Men's Basketball
Ann Conrod, Women's Basketball
Danelle Devoe, Women's Basketball
Emily Burke, Women's Soccer
Danielle Cyr, Women's Soccer
Carleigh Hiltz, Women's Soccer
Sheila Kerry, Women's Soccer
Sarah Parker, Women's Soccer
Rebecca Sutherland, Women's Soccer
James Corey, Men's Soccer
Conor Gormley, Men's Soccer
Graham Krieg, Men's Soccer
Alexander McPherson, Men's Soccer
Darryl Simmons, Men's Soccer
Haley MacDonald, Women's Volleyball
Kristyn Melanson, Women's Volleyball
Carla Smith, Women's Volleyball
September 15, 2011
The CCAA (Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association) is pleased to announce the successful candidates participating in the 2011-2012 CCAA Female Apprentice Coach Program:
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Derrick Brooks
Mentor Coach
MSVU Women's Volleyball Head Coach | Jamie Brown
Apprentice
MSVU Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach |
Now in its seventh year, the CCAA Female Apprentice Coach Program will offer coaching opportunities to 20 apprentices training under mentor coaches in soccer, cross-country running, badminton, basketball and volleyball.
The CCAA Female Apprentice Coach Program targets female graduating student-athletes to participate in collegiate sport as apprentice coaches. The program provides grants for professional development opportunities and operational costs associated with the apprentice coach. Apprentice coaches typically aid in player scouting, team communications, training exercises, skill development and administrative duties throughout the season.
The CCAA Female Apprentice Coach program is funded by Sport Canada.
“Thanks to Sport Canada, we are able to provide apprentices coaches with education, practical experience and qualified mentor coaches,” states program chair Yvonne Becker. “It serves to increase their competencies and enrich Canada’s coaching ranks for the future.”
The CCAA’s goal is to have one female coach on the staff of each women’s sports program.