2008 Player Profiles
David Albrecht, Indianola, Iowa
6-1, 180, So.
2007 (Freshman): Helped post the top Simpson doubles performance at the IIAC Tournament as he reached the quarterfinals of the "B" Flight with partner Mitch Peerbolte...Went 3-4 in doubles and 1-4 in singles.
High School: A 2006 graduate of Indianola High School. Coach was Bob Shepherd. Played No. 1 singles as a senior and No. 4 singles as a junior. Lettered in football.
Personal: Born Nov. 27, 1987. Son of Ron and Barb Albrecht. Has a double major of history and pre-law.
Year Singles Wins Singles Losses Doubles Wins Doubles Losses
2007 1 4 3 4
Neil Bontrager, Kalona, Iowa
6-0, 205, Sr.
2005-2007 (Freshman-Junior): Did not compete in tennis for Simpson, concentrated on football.
High School: A 2004 graduate of Mid-Prairie High School. Chosen honorable mention All-District in football as a junior and as a senior. Lettered in track and wrestling.
Personal: Born Sept. 25, 1985. Son of Marvin and Carol Bontrager. A physical education major.
James Doro, Des Moines, Iowa
5-10, 130, Jr.
2005-2007: Did not compete while earning pilot's license. Has over 400 hours flying time with private/instrument/commercial/flight instructing certifcates.
High School: A 2004 graduate of Hoover High School. Coach was Steve Lundholm. Lettered in bowling, golf, and tennis.
Personal: Born Apr. 9, 1985. Son of Joseph and Diane Doro. A sports administration major.
Alex Koder, West Des Moines, Iowa
5-8, 140, Jr.
2004-2007: Did not compete, attended Des Moines Area Community College.
High School: A 2004 graduate of Valley High School. Lettered in swimming.
Personal: Born Dec. 20, 1985. Son of David and Jan Koder. A history major.
Russ Place, Des Moines, Iowa
6-2, 250, Jr.
2007 (Sophomore): Charted a 1-8 mark in singles and a 1-7 record in doubles.
2006 (Freshman): Advanced to the quarterfinals of the "C" Flight at the IIAC Individual Tournament. Earned a 5-15 mark in singles play. Was 2-8 in doubles.
High School: A 2005 graduate of Norwalk High School. Coach was Marshall Enderlin. A four year letterwinner. Named Academic All-Conference four times. Lettered in basketball and football.
Personal: Born June 28, 1986. Son of Russell and Krista Place. A sports adminstration major.
Place’s Career Up To Now
Year Singles Wins Singles Losses Doubles Wins Doubles Losses
2006 5 15 2 8
2007 1 8 1 7
Totals 6 23 3 15
Brad Wilharber, Ottumwa, Iowa
5-11, 190, Sr.
2007 (Junior): Was 0-7 in singles and 0-7 in doubles.
2006 (Sophomore): Tied for team lead in doubles victories (7) with Matt Johnson. Charted a 5- 14 record in singles. Advanced to the quarterfinals of the "C" Flight at the IIAC Individual Tournament.
2005 (Freshman): Attended NCAA Division III St. John's Univ. (Minn.) .Did not compete in tennis.
High School: A 2004 graduate of Ottumwa High School. Coach was Dan Staggs. Lettered in tennis. Chosen first team All-Conference in football as a senior and second team All-Conference as a junior. Selected second team All-Conference in baseball as a junior.
Personal: Born Nov. 20, 1985. Son of Dan and Lynn Wilharber. A marketing major.
Wilharber’s Career Up To Now
Year Singles Wins Singles Losses Doubles Wins Doubles Losses
2006 5 14 7 8
2007 0 7 0 7
Totals 5 21 7 15