Friday marks the first day of collegiate competition for NCAA Division III and the ODAC. We took the time to chat with the head coaches from the top-ranked teams in the field hockey, men's soccer, women's soccer and volleyball polls at various times during the preseason. Tune in to see what they think is in store for 2013.
ODAC Field Hockey: Interview with Lynchburg's Enza
Steele
Lynchburg College field hockey head coach Enza Steele talks about
the upcoming season for the Hornets, as well as touching on the
career of former standout Shelly Milks and her continuing progress
as a candidate for the NCAA Woman of the Year award. Steele
also touches on the state of ODAC field hockey.
ODAC Men's Soccer: Interview with Roanoke's Ryan
Pflugrad
New Roanoke College men's soccer coach Ryan Pflugrad talks about
his return to the Roanoke Valley and what he's looking for out of
his team in his first year guiding the Maroons. He also
touches on the difference between the ODAC now and when we played
for former head coach and current A.D. Scott Allison.
ODAC Women's Soccer: Interview with Lynchburg's Dr. Todd
Olsen
Lynchburg College women's soccer coach Dr. Todd Olsen discusses
talks about the Hornets' short and long-term successes as LC has a
shot at tying the all-time record for women's soccer titles won.
He also goes into detail about the team's attacking style and
how the conference may be as good as it has ever been.
ODAC Volleyball: Interview with Washington and Lee's
Bryan Snyder
Washington and Lee University volleyball coach Bryan Snyder
returned to the winner's circle in 2012, securing an ODAC record
13th volleyball crown. Snyder touches on the team's feelings
about winning and what his expectations are for this year. He
also takes a look at the league and its prospects for NCAA
play.