Scope and Contents The Lady Blazers Softball team was founded in 1987 by head coach Lisa Pinder, who was hired by Athletic Director Tommy Thomas following a recommendation from Cecil Whitehead, Head of Parks and Recreation at the time. Under Pinder’s leadership, the team transitioned from NAIA slow-pitch to NCAA fast-pitch, establishing the foundation for the program's future success.After Pinder stepped down from the program in 1991, Ron Durante assumed the head coach position.This...

Overview The Valdosta State College Lady Blazers seem to possess an invisible asset that places them among the best teams in the nation. With limited resources they have emerged as a leader among large universities and other prestigious institutions in the field of women's athletics. How could a team from a small South Georgia college rise to such eminence in such a short period of time? The answer is simple — the invisible asset is the absolute commitment of a small group of girls and a determined...

Overview One of the greatest assets of Valdosta State college is the Lady Blazer basketball team. This group of splendid young ladies and their outstanding coaching staff provide the finest of spectator sports for the entire region* and have brought national recognition to our college in recent years. They are as dedicated to ex- cellence in their area as any other segment of the campus in its particular field. Their suc- cess shows that dedication and effort pay handsome dividends.Staff...

Overview Valdosta State s coaching staff and the team's three seniors were photographed in the bleachers of the physical education complex, basket- ball home of the Lady Blazers. They are head coach Charles Cooper, assistant coach Val Bazarte, and from left seniors Pam Johnson, Janice Washington and Sherri France.Staff Bill Grant; Steve Roberts; Charles Cooper; Val Bazarte; Kathie Gardner; Jim Madaleno; LaFaye McFarland; Cary Wildes; Joann Gore; Lyndal Worth;Players Kim Hamm; Bridgett...

Overview Valdosta State's coaching staff and the teams two seniors were photographed near the VSC Library by campus photographer Ken Klanicki. They are head coach Charles Cooper, assistant Cathy Guzay and seniors Gina Bozeman (right) and Cindy Cooper (sitting).Staff Tom H. Wonderling; Charles Cooper; Cathy Quzay; Kathie Gardner; Jim Madaleno; Steve Roberts; Sharon Lewandowski; Kerry Wildes;Players Kim Hamm; Kajuansa Cornelius; Cindy Cooper; Beverly Johnson; Lisa Leland; Debbie Cato;...

Overview Shannon Williams,Valdosta States fifth Kodak all- American,is pictured with Lady Blazer head coach Charles Cooper,who has coached the last three players to reach all-American status. Williams,a junior,was the player of the year in the Gulf South Conference a year ago and was a member of every post-season team picked by various publications. The photo and others in this brochure were taken by college photographer Derek Pickup.Staff Deborah McBeath; Charles Cooper; Gretchen Browne;...

Overview Valdosta State’s four seniors are pictured with Lady Blazer head coach Charles Cooper and assistant coach Sherry Schumann. Pictured left to right are Cooper, Beth Clark, Molly Baker, All-American Shannon Williams, Becky Wallace, and Schumann. The picture was taken on the bridge in front of other VSC PE Complex, the home of Lady Blazer basket- ball. The photo and others in this brochure were taken by college photographer Derek Pickup.Staff Tommy Thomas; Charles Cooper; Sherry Schumann;...

Overview This year's two seniors are pictured with head coach Charles Cooper and assistant Angie Dilliner on the bridge leading to the main entrance to The Complex, home of Lady Blazer basketball. The seniors are Yolanda Chester, left, and Ivey Vickers.Staff Herb Reinhard; Charles Cooper; Angie Dilliner; Bill England; Jim Madaleno; Lori Howard; Steve Roberts; Rodney Warren; John Roberts; Bill Roberts; Larry Lampert;Players Laurie Owens; Yolanda Chester; Ivey Vickers; Stephanie Smith;...