2014 Men's Cross Country Media Guide

CHOWAN UNIVERSITY MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY MEDIA GUIDE

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CHOWAN MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY

QUICK FACTS

Location:

Murfreesboro, NC

Enrollment::

1.450

President:

Dr. M. Christopher White

Nickname:

Hawks

School Colors:

Blue and White

Athletic Director:

Ozzie McFarland

Head Coach:

Rick Heckler

Years as Head Coach:

3rd Season

Affiliation:

NCAA Division II, NCCAA

Conference:

CIAA

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY INFORMATION Rick Heckler Head Coach

hecklf@chowan.edu

Ozzie McFarland Athletic Director

(252) 398-1239 mcfarf@chowan.edu

Allie Kolezynski Director-Athletic Communications

(252) 398-6378 akolezynski0814@chowan.edu

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2014 MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY ROSTER

CHOWAN UNIVERSITY HAWKS NAME

CLASS HT./WT.

HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL

MAJOR

Danilo Galovic

Sr.

6-3/230

Belgrade, Serbia/Phylogical HS

Criminal Justice/ Mathematics

PJ Hempfield

Sr.

5-9/152

Fayetteville, NC/Pine Forest HS

Psychology/ Criminal Justice

Sasha Kirsanov

Jr.

6-1/184

Simferopol, Ukraine/Iyceum

Tristan Martin

So.

6-0/170 Hall Landing, Canada/Dennison

Jerrell Ralph

Jr.

6-0/160

Robert Williams

Sr.

6-3/195 Goldsboro, NC/Easter Wange HS Exercise Science

Suffolk, VA/Lakeland HS

Biology Health/SSPE Criminal Justice

CHOWAN UNIVERSITY Important University Telephone Contacts Admissions Office Business Office Registrar’s Office Financial Aid Office

(252) 398-4101 (252) 398-6252 (252) 398-1230 (252) 398-1229

Important Websites Chowan University Website Athletics Website NCAA Website NCAA Clearinghouse Website NCCAA Website

www.chowan.edu www.gocuhawks.com www.ncaa.org www.ncaaclearinghouse.com www.thenccaa.org

Chowan University is a four-year co-education intuition. It is the second oldest of North Carolina's seven Baptist Colleges. Chowan opened in 1848 as a four year college for women, Chowan Baptist Female institute.

It was renamed Chowan College in 1910, admitted male students in 1931, and established itself as one of the leading junior colleges in the South in 1937. In 1992 the college returned to four year status. In April of 2006 Chowan President, Dr. M. Christopher White announced the changing of the institutions name from Chowan College to Chowan University. The University fulfills its mission with a careful blend of both liberal arts and professional courses. Recognizing that such a blend of knowledge and experience is particularly suited to the needs of contemporary society. Chowan takes as priority the need to connect general education with specialized education, theoretical learning with practical learning, and intellectual skills with vocational skills.

Set amid 300 acres of woodlands embracing beautiful Lake Vann, Chowan’s main entrance leads gracefully around a college green to an antebellum mansion known as the McDowell Columns Building. Sixteen major buildings of contemporary design provide air-conditioned residence, academic and recreational facilities. The small-town university campus attracts students from at least twenty seven states and several countries each year. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools fully accredits Chowan University to offer the bachelor’s degree.

Academic Programs Accounting Allied Heath American Studies Biology Business -Applied Business -Business Admin.

-Small Business Management -Small Business Administration Chemistry Church Music Coaching Counseling Criminal Justice Drama Elementary Education English Environmental Biology Exercise Science

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Fine Art Studies Graphic Communications Graphic Design History History (Contemporary) History Education Humanities Studies Information Studies Innovative Ministry Leadership Innovative Music Ministry Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics Marketing Music Music Business/Technology Music Education Physical Education Physical Education/ Teacher Education Emphasis

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Pre-Professional -Pre-Dentistry -Pre-Law -Pre-Medicine -Pre-Nursing -Pre-Physical Therapy -Pre-Veterinary Medicine Printing Production and Imagery Technology Psychology Psychology (General Experimental) Public History Religion Science Social Science Sports Management Studio Art Teacher Education

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HEAD COACH RICK HECKLER

Rick Heckler enters his third year as the head coach of the women's bowling team and men's cross country team and his first at the helm of the women’s cross country program. In 2012-13, he led the men’s cross country team to the first-ever CIAA Championship appearance where the Hawks finished in eighth place. The team finished in eighth place at the CIAA Championship in 2013-14 as well.

Heckler also serves as the women’s bowling coach for the Hawks. “I enjoy the experience of coaching teams at the collegiate level. I have worked hard to gain experience in coaching and I’m grateful for the challenge of building these programs.”

Previously, Heckler served as the head varsity coach for women’s basketball, baseball, golf, and cross country at Northampton County High School-East. In addition to his coaching duties, Heckler was the ninth grade history teacher.

Prior to coaching and teaching at Northampton-East, Heckler taught ninth grade world history, and coached varsity softball, and women’s basketball and tennis at Hertford County High School.

Heckler also has administrative experience after serving as the athletic director at Warren Area High School in Warren, PA from 2002-2004 in addition to coaching softball and women’s basketball.

Heckler received a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He resides in Murfreesboro with his wife, Lauri.

MEET THE HAWKS DANILO GALOVIC 6-3/230

• SENIOR

BELGRADE, SERBIA/PHYLOGICAL HS

Off the course with Danilo...

Major: Criminal Justice/Mathematics Favorite Food: Sushi Favorite Hobbies: Reading and playing cards Athletic Achievements: All-CIAA Tennis (2012-2013) Parents: Danico and Nedjo Galovic

PJ HEMPFIELD 5-9/152

• SENIOR

FAYETTEVILLE, NC/PINE FOREST HS

Off the course with PJ...

Major: Psychology and Criminal Justice Favorite Food: Pasta Pre-meet ritual: Listening to music Favorite Hobbies: Dance Parents: Jennette and Willie/Phil and Janice Siblings: Kenneth (32), Corey (30), Brittany (28), Jaquia (14)

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MEET THE HAWKS SASHA KIRSANOV 6-1/184

• JUNIOR

SIMFEROPOL, UKRAINE/IYCEUM

Off the course with Sasha…

Major: Biology/Chemistry Favorite Food: Russian Food Pre-meet Ritual: Listen to music What’s on your iPod? Rock Academic Achievements: Tri Beta Honor Society Parents: Tabatha and Robert Kerns Siblings: Kelly (27), Amber (25), and Jesscia (21)

TRISTAN MARTIN 6-0/170

• SOPHOMORE

HOLLAND LANDING, CANADA/DENNISON

Off the course with Tristan…

Major: Health and SSPE Favorite Food: Pizza Hobbies: Tennis, running Parents: Chris and Denise Martin Siblings: Jacob (17), Paige (12)

MEET THE HAWKS JERRELL RALPH 6-0/160

• JUNIOR

SUFFOLK, VA/LAKELAND HS

Off the course with Jerrell...

Nickname: Roscoe Major: Criminal Justice Pre-meet Ritual: Pray What’s on your iPod? Max Romeo Parents: Wilma Ralph

ROBERT WILLIAMS 6-3/195

• SENIOR

GOLDSBORO, NC/EASTERN WAYNE HS

Off the course with Robert...

Nickname: Josh Major: Exercise Science Favorite Food: Chicken Pre-meet Ritual: Pray What’s on your iPod? Old school music Parents: Sharon and Robert Williams

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2013 SEASON IN REVIEW CHOWAN CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS DATE

OPPONENT

LOCATION

RESULT

9/6/2013

Catawba College Invitational

Salisbury, NC

4th out of 5 teams

9/13/2013

Barton Invitational

Wilson, NC

5th out of 6 teams

9/21/2013

Christopher Newport Invitational

Newport News, VA

4th out of 4 teams

9/27/2013

Virginia State Invitational

Petersburg, VA

4th out of 5 teams

10/5/2013

HBCU Challenge

Cary, NC

9th out of 11 teams

10/12/2013

Livingstone College Invitational

Salisbury, NC

4th out of 4 teams

10/24/2013

CIAA Championship

Cary, NC

8th out of 12 teams

2014 SEASON SCHEDULE CHOWAN CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE

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DATE

OPPONENT

LOCATION

TIME

8/29

Christopher Newport Opener

Newport News, VA

TBA

9/5

Catawba College Invitational

Salisbury, NC

6:15pm

9/12

Coastal Carolina Invitational

Conway, SC

TBA

9/26

Virginia State Invitational

Petersburg, VA

TBA

10/4

HBCU Challenge

Cary, NC

9:30am

10/18

Christopher Newport Invitational

Newport News, VA

TBA

10/30

CIAA Championship

Cary, NC

TBA

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