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Alison Rusak

Alison Rusak

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    Volunteer Assistant Coach
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A multiple All-MAAC honoree at Canisius, Alison Rusak is in her first season with her alma mater as a volunteer assistant coach.

The leader of the team's defense during her standout four-year career, Rusak was twice named to the all-conference team, earning first-team accolades as a senior and second-team honors as a junior. She finished her career ranked second in the program's history with 151 career ground balls and fourth with 78 career caused turnovers. A member of the 2010 MAAC Championship All-Tournament Team, Rusak ranked eighth in the country as a senior with 3.17 ground balls per game.

A three-time selection to the MAAC All-Academic Team and two-time IWCLA Academic Squad honoree, Rusak earned her bachelor's degree from Canisius in physical education in 2010. She is currently pursuing her master's in sport administration.