2013-14 Swimming and Diving
University of Connecticut 2013-14 UConn Swimming and Diving
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Table of Contents General Information...............................................................................................1 Head Coach Bob Goldberg.................................................................................2 Diving Coach John Bransfield...........................................................................3 Assistant Coaches....................................................................................................3 Men’s Season Preview...........................................................................................4 Women’s Season Preview....................................................................................5 2013-14 Rosters........................................................................................................6 Student-Athlete Profiles................................................................................7-16 2012-13 Results.............................................................................................. 17-18 Connecticut Champions............................................................................ 19-20 All-BIG EAST Selections...................................................................................... 21 UConn School Records .................................................................................... 22 Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame........................................................... 23 Wolff-Zackin Natatorium.................................................................................. 24 2013-14 Qualifying Standards........................................................................ 25 UConn Support Staff.......................................................................................... 27 This is UConn................................................................................................... 28-29 Living The UConn Experience................................................................. 30-31 Amazing Facilities.......................................................................................... 32-33 The State of Connecticut........................................................................... 34-35 Hartford: UConn’s Capital Town.............................................................. 36-37 Storrs Center: A New Downtown.......................................................... 38-40 Our Campus is Connecticut..................................................................... 41-42 UConn and New York City................................................................................ 43 President Susan Herbst...................................................................................... 44 Athletic Director Warde J. Manuel................................................................ 45 Prominent UConn Alumni........................................................................ 46-47 Close to Storrs ................................................................................................ 48-49 UConn Facilities.............................................................................................. 50-51 University of Connectict Athletics......................................................... 52-53 UConn Coaches and Staff................................................................................ 54 On The Cover: 2013-14 Seniors
Front Row (LtoR): Catherine Chang, Justyn Alexandre, Kati Kyle, Ben Yacano, Asher Garcia and Sean Battle. Second Row (LtoR): Chris Alvanos, Keith Piper, Zach Coleman and Anthony Cortright.
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2013-14 University of Connecticut Quick Facts
Location ................................................................................................. Storrs, Conn. Founded ................................................................................................................ 1881 Enrollment ........................................................................................................ 30,256 Colors .................................................................................... (PMS 289) and White Nicknames .................................................................................... Huskies, UConn Conference ............................................................................... American Athletic President ....................................................................................... Dr. Susan Herbst Director of Athletics ..................................................................... Warde Manuel Athletic Phone .............................................................................. (860) 486-2725 Athletic Fax ..................................................................................... (860) 486-3300 Athletic Ticket Office .................................................................. (860) 486-2724 Facility (Capacity) ........................................ Wolff-Zackin Natatorium (800)
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Head Coach ............................ Bob Goldberg (Springfield College, 1969) Season ..................................................................................................................... 26th Men’s Record at UConn ......................................................................... 168-65-0 Women’s Record at UConn .................................................................. 173-64-3 Combined Record at UConn ............................................................ 341-129-3 Head Diving Coach .................. John Bransfield (St. Francis (N.Y.), 1974) Season ..................................................................................................................... 16th Assistant Coach ... Janelle Atkinson Wignall (Florida ’05), 4th Season Assistant Coach....... T.J. Natal (Our Lady of Holy Cross ‘06), 1st Season Office Phone .................................................................................. (860) 486-5618 Office Fax ......................................................................................... (860) 486-4652 Office E-Mail ..................................................... robert.goldberg@uconn.edu Office Mailing Address ............................... 2095 Hillside Road, Unit 1173 Storrs, CT 06269-1173
Athletic Communications
Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving SID......... Scott Waggoner Associate Director of Athletics/Communications ..... Michael Enright Athletic Communications Secretary .............................. Luanne Dunstan Communications Office ........................................................... (860) 486-3531 Communications Fax ................................................................. (860) 486-5085 Athletics Web Site .............................................................. UConnHuskies.com
The 2013-14 UConn Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Media Guide was produced by Scott Waggoner. Editing coordinated by Luanne Dunstan. Design and layout by MB Design, Portola Valley, CA. Photography by Steve Slade and Bob Stowell.
2013-14 Schedule October
January
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5 25 26
ALUMNI/HOMECOMING MEET.......................................12:00 p.m. YALE (W), INTRA-SQUAD (M).............................................. 1:00 p.m. WEST POINT................................................................................ 1:00 p.m.
November 2 VILLANOVA (FALL PARENTS’ DAY).................................... 1:00 p.m. 9 UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA....................................... 1:00 p.m. 21-23 at Virginia Tech Invitational (Blacksburg, V.A.).................All Day
December 6-7
at USA Swimming Winter Nationals (Austin, Texas).....All Day
at Copa Coqui (San Juan, Puerto Rico).....................................TBA at Princeton (Princeton, N.J.)..........................................................TBA at Seton Hall (South Orange, N.J.)..................................12:00 p.m.
February 1 DARTMOUTH............................................................................12:00 p.m. 2 COLGATE (SENIOR DAY)......................................................12:00 p.m. 8 UCONN INVITE.........................................................................10:00 a.m. 19-22 at AAC Championships (Louisville, K.Y.).............................All Day
March 14-15 at NCAA Zone Diving Champs...............................................All Day 20-22 at NCAA Women’s Champs (Indianapolis, Ind.)..............All Day 27-29 at NCAA Men’s Champs (Indianapolis, Ind.).....................All Day Home Meets in CAPS • All Home Meets At The Wolff-Zackin Natatorium • All Dates and Times (Eastern) are Subject to Change 2013-14 UConn Swimming and Diving
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Head Coach Bob Goldberg 26th Season • Record: 341-129-3 At a time when many coaches have said goodbye to the rigors of daily practice, coaching, recruiting and planning for a season, UConn Head Coach Bob Goldberg is looking forward to his 26th season at Connecticut. “Midway through last season I knew that I was enjoying coaching as much, if not more, than I ever have,” says Goldberg. “Couple that attitude with the arrival of a brand new athletic department administration, Connecticut’s transformation to a top 20 national university over the last 15 years and the creation of the American Athletic Conference, the decision to continue coaching was not difficult.” Coach Goldberg has developed a philosophy over the years that has proven to be successful in recruiting a certain type of kid to his program, maintaining a consistent level of performance and helping college swimmers improve throughout the course of their career. “My years of coaching college kids have taught me so many lessons about determining what is important and what is not,” says Goldberg. “We all face daily issues that may seem overwhelming at the time, but in the long run they aren’t. Learning to differentiate what issues need immediate attention, and what issues can resolve themselves with time and patience is often the differences between a smooth and successful team, and a team that is filled with turmoil. You can make it look easy if you just keep it simple.” Coach Goldberg believes there are three areas that swimmers need to focus on, and their consistency in each area will determine their ultimate success. First, academic success should be the first priority, as school is the reason why people come to UConn. Success in the classroom will come from putting in the necessary time every day to get the work done in preparation for the next day. Putting off work that should be done today will only lead to academic failure the next day. The next area of concentration is effort in the pool. “Every day I stress that consistent effort in the pool is the main road to success. One workout won’t make you a great swimmer, and one bad practice doesn’t make you a failure,” says the coach. “It is a string of good or bad practices that will set the tone for your performance when you need to call on your specific skills. If you come to the pool every day with the determination to put in your best effort, you will be successful.” The final area of focus is social development, which is often overlooked on many college teams. The social obligation we have to be the best person we can be will certainly affect both your academic performance and athletic success. “I want our swimmers to become the best people they can be, from their behavior in the athletic facilities, to their daily interactions in the dorms and classroom setting,” says coach. “I love it when a professor stops me on campus and tells me they enjoyed having one of my swimmers in their class.” Sometimes it is a bumpy road when learning certain behavioral skills that will dictate our progress and eventual success in the real world. Coach Goldberg’s approach has a proven track record of success. In the pool, his teams consistently perform at a very high level in a very competitive environment. Connecticut has always contended at the conference level under Goldberg, finishing each of his 25 seasons with a winning record. He has had swimmers compete at the highest levels in both the United States and abroad. UConn swimmers have participated at the U.S. Olympic Trials, Olympic Games, Senior National Championships, U.S. Opens and Regional Championships. International swimmers at UConn have competed nationally in Canada, Israel, Bulgaria, Ireland, England, Suriname, Jamaica, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Poland as well as at the European
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and World Championships. UConn’s colors have been well represented across the world, though Coach Goldberg does not take credit for this. “I have been fortunate to have some very talented swimmers in our program, who have gone on to do some great things,” says coach. “Their effort and work ethic has been impressive and has resulted in some great performances.” Coach Goldberg has spent his entire professional life in aquatics and has worked in just about every level. “Growing up in a YMCA setting and working in a pool or on a waterfront my whole life has gotten me involved in everything with aquatics,” says coach. “My knowledge base has been expanded from teaching at every level and in every area, coaching, swimming and diving for so many years in the college setting and running and building pools. Being in the college setting and working with so many people from different backgrounds has opened up my view of the world. It has been a wonderful journey and I am happy to continue.” Coach Goldberg spent his early swimming days learning at the YMCA under mentor Bob Rowe. He swam in prep schools under Coach Al Houston before experiencing a college career under legendary coaches Charles Silvia and Charlie Smith at Springfield College. After one year as a public school teacher, Goldberg became an assistant professor and coach at Penn State, where he worked with Lou McNeill. He then spent three years as an administrator and faculty member at N.C. State before coming to UConn to coaching swimming. Goldberg is originally from Watertown, Mass. and has a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Springfield College and a Master’s degree in Biomechanics from Penn State. He is married to Alyce (Parrish) and they have three children, David, Scott and Sarah, and six grandchildren. “Throughout my career I have remembered one quote from a college coaching class that for me has withstood the test of time,” says Goldberg. “‘You coach people who participate in your sport; you don’t simply coach a sport.’ Win or lose in the pool, being fortunate to deal with quality people during my time has proven to be the most rewarding experience. I really think my perspective allows me to view the value of how we are doing at a specific time beyond a stop watch or place in a race, and in the context of how the experience relates to student athletes personal growth and development.”
Left to right: T.J. Natal, Janelle Atkinson-Wignall, John Bransfield and Bob Goldberg
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Head Diving Coach John Bransfield 16th Season
University of Connecticut diving coach John Bransfield is in his 16th year with the program. Bransfield, the 2012 BIG EAST Women’s Diving Coach of the Year, led Connecticut to a very successful season last year, guiding UConn divers to the NCAA National Championships for the 4th consecutive season. Following a dual meet schedule of building and shaping, five UConn divers scored at the Big East Conference Championships, and three made All-Big East after finishing in the top 3 spots. Senior Danielle Cecco finished second on the 1-meter event and fourth on 3-meter. Fellow senior Grant Fecteau was third on the 1-meter and fourth on the 3-meter, while freshman John Brice was third on the 3-meter. Also scoring at the conference meet were senior Nicole Borriello and junior Tony Cortright. Four divers continued on to the NCAA Zone Meet, and all made the finals on both boards. Highlighting the Zone Meet was Danielle Cecco, a returning All-American from her junior year, who finished second on both boards and qualified for her third consecutive NCAA National Championships. The former Big East Champ and three-time NCAA Zone Champion graduated with all four school and pool records on both springboards. The diving program graduated three divers in May and has a young squad on the boards this year. With one senior, two sophomores and five freshmen, they are working hard to advance their skills following a regimen of advanced training methods and technical progressions. Bransfield is both confident and excited with the current team, seeing considerable talent and an even greater opportunity to create more depth in the program with the necessary focus already visible in his athletes.
T.J. Natal
Assistant Swimming Coach T.J. Natal begins his first year at UConn after spending the last three seasons at Tulane University. He was an assistant coach for the Green Wave for two years before becoming the interim head coach for his final year there. Before Tulane, Natal held coaching positions at several places. He coached the men’s and women’s swimming team at the University of New Orleans, where he helped eight swimmers earn NCAA B Cuts and had several top eight finishers at the Sun Belt Conference Championship Meet during the 2009-10 season. Prior to New Orleans, he coached the USS Elmwood Sharks in Harahan, La. Under his guidance, 22 swimmers qualified for sectionals, while four swimmers qualified for Junior Nationals. Natal, who is from the New Orleans area, began his coaching career at Jefferson Country Club, serving as the head coach there until 2007. His own swimming career took off at Archbishop Rummel High School, as he was a fourtime all-district honoree and claimed all-state honors three times. In his junior year he won the state title in the 100-meter freestyle and as a senior he won the title for both the 100 and 50-meter freestyle. While swimming for the Sharks he made six Junior National cuts and one Senior National cut. After transferring from Loyola University, he swam for Louisiana State University from 2001-03. He would later complete his bachelor’s degree from Our Lady of Holy Cross in 2006.
Developing champions is not something new to Bransfield. In his 36 years of college coaching, he has had many conference champions and at least one conference champion at each and every school that he has worked at, including Army, Maine, Springfield and Northern Michigan. Bransfield has coached several national qualifiers including a four-time NCAA Division II Champion. In 2003, Melissa Kull became the first Connecticut diver to compete at the NCAA National Championships. Stephen Ferreira (’10) competed at the NCAA’s, followed by Cecco, who made the Big Dance in ’11, ’12 and ’13. With a background which extends beyond the collegiate realm of diving, Bransfield has enjoyed many years of success with U.S. Diving as a Junior Olympic coach. In 1988 he was awarded a stipend to spend a few weeks working with two U.S Olympic Coaches. Bransfield has considerable experience with diving off the pool deck as well. Four times he served on the NCAA Diving Rules Subcommittee, and in the early 90’s he was appointed as a Regional Technical Director of United States Diving. While at Army, he hosted numerous clinics for U.S Diving Coaches involving several U.S Olympic Team Coaches. In 1998, he served as the Competition Manager of the Goodwill Games in New York. Bransfield has taught numerous coaching clinics for Grass Roots fundamentals, Spotting Training and Safety Certification. In the summer of 2003, Bransfield spent close to three weeks in the People’s Republic of China. The opportunity allowed him to closely observe the training programs at two Provincial sites and attend the Asian Junior Championships. Bransfield is a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., where he received his bachelor’s degree from St. Francis College. He earned a master’s at Northern Michigan and continued to study biomechanics while at Springfield College. Bransfield and his wife, Ginny, have four sons, and presently reside in Storrs.
Janelle Atkinson-Wignall Assistant Swimming Coach
Janelle Atkinson-Wignall is in her fourth year as an assistant coach at The University of Connecticut working primarily with the distance and middle distance freestylers, and serving as the recruiting coordinator for the men’s and women’s teams. She has coached the Huskies to re-writing the 200, 500, 1000 and 1650 freestyle records for both the men’s and women’s teams, has her hand in 6 of the 10 relay records, as well as the Men’s 200 backstroke, 200 and 400 I.M. records. The 1999-2000 National High School Swimmer of the Year, Atkinson-Wignall earned 10 All-America honors while competing at the University of Florida. She also received three First Team All-Southeastern Conference accolades, had three top-three finishes in three years at the NCAA Championships and was a three-time SEC Champion. Atkinson-Wignall was also part of the 2002 team that became SEC Champions and was on the SEC Academic Honor Roll four times. A native of Kingston, Jamaica, Atkinson-Wignall is a two-time Olympian competing in the 2000 Sydney, Australia and 2004 Athens, Greece Games. She finished fourth in the 400-meter freestyle and ninth in the 800-meter freestyle in Sydney. For the 2012 London Olympic Games, she returned home and served as a sports analyst on television during the swimming portion of the Games, which aired throughout the entire Caribbean. In 2002, the Jamaica native won a pair of bronze medals in the 400meter and 800-meter freestyle events at the Commonwealth Games held in Manchester, England. At the 2001 Goodwill Games in Brisbane, Australia, Atkinson-Wignall claimed a silver medal in the 800-meter freestyle and a bronze medal in the 400-meter freestyle event. She was a triple silver medalist (200, 400 and 800-meter freestyle) at the 1999 Pan-American Games in Winnipeg, Canada, and took part in the 2003 Games in The Dominican Republic. She is a seven-time recipient of the Jamaican Swimmer of the Year award and a six-time nominee for the Jamaican Sportswoman of the Year. Before joining the Huskies, Atkinson-Wignall spent four seasons at Wright State University, coaching the distance group and directing the fundraising swim lesson program. Before WSU, she worked a year as a community relations officer for the Jamaica Information Service, a subsidiary of the Embassy of Jamaica, in Washington, D.C., and she was an assistant coach at Western Kentucky University before that. On the international scene, Atkinson-Wignall was selected as the head coach for the Jamaican National Team at the 2009 Swimming World Championships in Rome, Italy. In July 2013, USA Swimming appointed her to become the Head Coach for the first Southern Zone Diversity Summer Select Camp. Atkinson-Wignall earned a bachelor’s degree in tourism and hospitality management from The University of Florida in 2005. 2013-14 UConn Swimming and Diving
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Coach Goldberg is excited about the men’s team potential this year. With the return of several upperclassmen swimmers, the experience is there to have a great season. The senior class alone has a lot of talent, which has carried the team over the past three years. Add in a mixture of solid junior and sophomores who have proven themselves and some new swimmers, and there is clearly a reason to be optimistic. The senior class is made up of seven strong swimmers that will lead the team. Keith Piper has been a class leader in and out of the pool since coming to Storrs. He has been a consistent leader in the backstroke event and an important part of all the freestyle relays. Also on the relays is Sean Battle, who has consistently emerged as one of the best sprint and mid-distance freestylers for UConn. Zach Coleman has recovered from his shoulder surgery of a year ago and is now training without restrictions. One of last season’s surprises is Justyn Alexandre, who swam quality backstroke all year, including a remarkable swim in the 100yard fly at the conference meet to earn a spot on the A Medley Relay. Chris Alvanos is looking to finish his career with some quality swims in the sprint events. The final member of the class is Ben Yacano, who has been a strong and consistent performer in the fly events, and comes in with a solid summer of training. “A lot is expected of this group in maintaining the tradition of high quality swimming in the men’s program and a continued focus on quality work in the classroom,” says Goldberg. “This group is carrying a great deal of pride within our men’s program.” The juniors are a smaller class in numbers, but a big class in the level of talent they bring to the Huskies. Lachezar Shumkov has made a remarkable transition from his home in Bulgaria to Connecticut. He owns the UConn breaststroke records and this past summer in Bulgaria he won four events at their National Championships. He dominated the breaststroke winning the 50, 100 and 200-yard events, and surprised everyone by winning the 200 IM. Giving the Huskies a 1-2 punch in breaststroke is Wyatt Boliek, who has made incredible improvement. Boliek set the South Carolina long course state record this summer and won the consolation heat at last years’ conference meet with a brilliant swim, and he continues to impress in training and performance. Luke Zalewski can swim all distances in the freestyle event, and
is still working to find his best event. Coming off knee surgery that hampered him last year, he should be a big factor for the Huskies this year. Finally, Sawyer Franz has been the proverbial jack of all trades of UConn swimming, as he has the ability to compete in every event except sprints. Sawyer needs to decide early on this year which events he wants to focus on and commit to training them. He has the potential to be an NCAA level swimmer in the backstroke and 400 IM events. The sophomore class has a great balance of five guys, who have all made big contributions to the program. Greg Baliko has great potential in the IM as well in the breaststroke event. He is the perfect addition to Shumkov and Boliek in that event. A potential star for the Huskies is distance record holder Mike Lennon. Despite being hampered by a leg problem early last season, Lennon came back strong and set varsity records in the 500, 1000 and 1650 free at the conference meet. A lot will be expected from him this season. Jeff Magin is showing the same talent that his brother, former UConn winner Bill Magin, showed. He posted a sub 0:50 in his backstroke swim at the conference meet, earning a spot on the A Medley Relay. This season should see great progress in his 200-yard backstroke. Jeandre Pretorius has talents in several events and is best suited for the sprint stroke events. Finally, Ryan Walsh has the strokes to become a superstar and is coming off a great summer of training and racing. Questions always surround the freshmen, but a couple of new swimmers will certainly make an impact. Chris Girg, a flier from Germany should compete well all year, and will be looking for NCAA qualifying times at the conference meet. James Donlevy is a solid sprinter that will have to fill the shoes of the graduated Kyungsoo Yoon. Kevin Konarski will be bidding for a spot on the 800-yard free relay, and Jerry Burton could become a presence in the backstroke and mid-distance freestyle events. Transfer Felix Samuels competed at the NCAA Championships last season, and he brings a wealth of experience and speed to the sprint events. Connecticut coach John Bransfield is also excited about this season. Freshman Spencer Beaulieu finished his high school career strong, and he rides the board well and is open to learning new skills. He has plenty of courage to throw all the dives, and if he can focus he has the potential to have a real impact as a freshman. Sophomore John Brice is coming off a highly successful freshman year after winning All-BIG EAST honors. In spite of injuries, he has an extensive junior background, and with a keen sense for the intangibles, he is working hard on his overall conditioning to better his marks from last year. He should final at the Conference Meet, and be competitive for the top spots at the NCAA Zone Meet, where he made Finals both boards in 2013. Anthony Cortright is in his final year as a Husky, looking to make gains on his spinning skills for a commanding dual meet season. He is very dedicated and with continued work on take-offs, he could final at the AAC Championships and make his debut at the NCAA Zone Meet. In short, the men are poised to have another great season. After coming off a fourth place finish last season at the conference meet, Connecticut has added some quality swimmers and the Huskies have high aspirations heading into the season.
Junior Lachezar Shumkov has won the 100-Yard Breaststroke event the last two years at the Bulgarian National Championships.
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class includes Kennedy Meier, who excelled last year in the backstroke events and has strong mid-distance freestyle potential. Last season Caitlin Cole swam her best times and will be a mainstay in the distance lane. Emily Boyko continues to improve in the butterfly, and gives UConn a strong and deep fly group. Finally, Lexi Henry improved a lot last year and is ready to show her speed in freestyle. New swimmers will make up a large part of the team this year, and there are many questions and high hopes in this group. Christine Pedersen comes from Norway with impressive backstroke times. Junior transfer Tessa Pena can swim in a lot of places, but will be especially valuable in the IMs and butterfly. Jamie Lynn Brookover can develop into a factor in the conference in both backstroke events. Jordan Drake and Caroline Finkle have come north from Georgia and will add a lot to the team with their speed and versatility in many events. Shelly Faykes has the potential to develop into a strong distance freestyler for the Huskies, while Maddie Hoopes and Tara O’Prey have a lot of natural speed and they are both very versatile. Nicole Ricci, Dede Parsons, Caitlyn Alvanos, Darrah Jampo, and Margot Manning all come to UConn from the Mid-Atlantic region, where so many great UConn swimmers have come from, and they cover just about all the events for the Huskies. Their names will be all over every meet result. Junior Chinyere Pigot holds the school record in the 50 and 100-yard freestyle events.
This year the UConn women’s swimming team is heading into a new era. The last two to three years have seen some large and talented classes come through the system and graduate with success in both the classroom and in the pool. Most of the varsity records are held by swimmers in the last couple of graduating classes. The task to break in a large and new group of athletes into UConn swimming is challenging and exciting at the same time. This years’ senior class has just two swimmers. Kati Kyle returns as a very talented swimmer in the backstroke event and one of the more consistent performers for the Huskies. Catie Chang is a versatile swimmer who can swim anywhere but is best suited for the IMs. The juniors are also a small group in numbers, but are big in talent. Led in the pool by Chinyere Pigot, they are vital to the team’s success. Pigot has international experience at the World Championships, Olympic Games and various other international meets. The All-Conference swimmer holds the school record in the 50 and 100yard freestyle, and certainly has the skills to go faster this year. Holly Gallagher has overcome some minor nagging injuries in her first two years, and is poised to dominate the 200-yard fly. She has swum well despite missing some valuable practice time, and has the stroke and skills to set UConn records in the fly events. Kate Munzenmaier is another versatile swimmer who races really well for the Huskies, especially in the IMs. Hannah Perna is coming off a breakout season in her distance events and showed real promise in the 200-yard butterfly. Finally, Caryn Smith is a talented sprinter who has yet to reach her potential, but can this year. There is a lot expected of this years’ sophomore group. Two very talented breaststrokers lead the way, and both have big upside. Laura Hyland and Laura Ruttan are potentially much faster than they were last season, which is an extremely exciting prospect. This versatile
Sophie Nothnagle, who is out of New York, is very strong in the butterfly event, and Samantha Park looks to improve and make a mark on the team in the backstroke. These 15 new swimmers will give the UConn women a new look and a lot of energy in races. Coach Goldberg is excited about the potential of the freshman class but cautious at the same time as the group blends into the program. It will take time for them to develop, but they can be very good by seasons’ end. On the diving side, Connecticut coach John Bransfield is excited for what’s to come this season. Freshman Alexandra Butera is an All-American coming out of high school. She has a competitive list on both boards, and should be a factor at the Conference Championships. With the right focus on technical development, she has a good chance to compete at the NCAA Zone Meet. Fellow freshman Lauren Cecco had a successful high school career, and has good natural lines. With improved board work skills and the determination to advance her list of skills, she should improve steadily in her freshman year. Another freshman, Amanda Craig has trained with a good junior program, jumps well, and shows potential to make stride with difficult dives. She is a hard worker and shows great determination. The fourth freshman of the group is Michelle Kalupski, who is very strong and should score at the Conference Championships. She was a high school All-American, and with further improvement in take-off mechanics, she has the potential to make it to the NCAA Zone Meet in March. Taryn Urbanus is in her second year in the program and she has already stepped up as a leader. She demonstrated great skills early in the season, and she should score at the Conference Meet. Her work ethic is unflappable and with improved strength, she could make the finals at the NCAA Zone Championships this year. While in many respects this is a rebuilding year for the Huskies, don’t be surprised to see a lot of fast swimming as the UConn women get ready to race.
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Men’s Roster Name
Justyn Alexandre Chris Alvanos Greg Baliko Sean Battle Spencer Beaulieu Wyatt Boliek John Brice Jerry Burton Zack Coleman Anthony Cortright James Donlevy Sawyer Franz Asher Garcia Chris Girg Michael Hopkins Kevin Konarski Mike Lennon Jeff Magin Keith Piper Jeandre Pretorius Felix Samuels Lachezar Shumkov Keon Songui-Samuel Ryan Walsh Ben Yacano Luke Zalewski
Year Events
Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. Fr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Fr. So. Sr. Jr.
Freestyle Butterfly Breaststroke/IM Freestyle Diving Breaststroke Diving Backstroke/Freestyle Freestyle Diving Sprint Dist. Free/Back/IM Butterfly/IM Butterfly/Freestyle Breaststroke/IM Freestyle Freestyle Backstroke Backstroke/Freestyle Butterfly Sprint Breaststroke Sprint/Freestyle Freestyle Butterfly Freestyle
Women’s Roster Name
Kaitlyn Alvanos Emily Boyko Jamie Lynn Brookover Alexandra Butera Lauren Cecco Catherine Chang Caitlin Cole Amanda Craig Jordan Drake Michelle Faykes Caroline Finkle Holly Gallagher Alexis Henry Madeleine Hoopes Laura Hyland Darrah Jampo Michelle Kalupski Kati Kyle Margot Manning Kennedy Meier Katy Munzenmaier Sophie Nothnagle Tara O’Prey Samantha Park Deanna Parsons Christine Pedersen Tessa Pena Hannah Perna Chinyere Pigot Nicole Ricci Laura Ruttan Caryn Smith Taryn Urbanus
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Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr. So. Jr. So.
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Butterfly/Freestyle Butterfly Backstroke Diving Diving Breast/IM IM/Freestyle Diving Breaststroke/IM/Sprint Distance Freestyle Butterfly Butterfly/Freestyle Freestyle Sprint/Butterfly Breaststroke Butterfly/Backstroke Diving Backstroke Freestyle Backstroke Freestyle/IM Butterfly/IM Sprint/Free/Breast Backstroke Butterfly/IM Backstroke IM Distance Free Sprint Free Sprint/Free/Fly Breaststroke Freestyle Diving
Hometown/Club
Wallingford, Conn./Cheshire YMCA Chester Springs, Pa./Golden Rams Aquatics Fanwood, N.J./Fanwood Scotch Plains Allison Park, Pa./Allegheny Portland, Conn./NoCo Diving Greenville, S.C/Team Greenville Bala Cynwood, Pa./Red Dragon Diving Chesapeake, V.A./Tide Aquatics Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y./Islip Aquatics Wallingford, Conn./Cheshire Academy Lake Grove, N.Y./Sachem Swim Pine, Col./DU Hilltoppers Pinecrest, Fla./Miami Metro Burbach, Germany/Gymnasium Wilnsdorf Stamford, Conn./Roxbury Lindenhurst, N.Y./Islanders Aquatics Williston Park, N.Y./Long Island Aquatics Brookfield, Conn./WCYM Makos Naperville, Ill./Wheaton Maitland, Fla./Highland Aquatics London, England/Ealing Sofia, Bulgaria/SC Sofia Dorchester, Mass./Flaherty Monroe, N.Y./Condors Glen Allen, Va./NOVA Burlington, Conn./Cheshire Sea Dogs
Hometown/Club
Chester Springs, P.A./Golden Ram Aquatics Poughkeepsie, N.Y./Marist Cherry Hill, N.J./Jersey Wahoos Havertown, P.A./Pennridge Aquatics Hicksville, N.Y./Long Island Divers Savage, Minn./Aquajets Trumbull, Conn./Wilton Y Wahoos Woodbridge, Conn./Southern CT Diving Marietta, G.A./Stingrays Cherry Hill, N.J./Jersey Wahoos Johns Creek, G.A./Swim Atlanta Haddon Township, N.J./Jersey Wahoos Old Saybrook, Conn./Valley Shore Marlins Greesnburg, P.A./Greater Latrobe Aquatics Southport, England/Southport Chester, P.A./Suburban Swim Center Chicago, I.L./Glenbrook Aquatics Lithia, Fla./Brandon Frederick, M.D./Monocacy Aquatics Winnipeg, Canada/Manta Lake George, N.Y./Glen Falls Gators Victor, N.Y./Victor Aquatics Ridley Park, P.A./Ridley Area YMCA Washington Crossing, P.A./NRG Swimming Ellicott City, M.D./North Baltimore Aquatics Vinterbro, Norway/Lambertseter Apex, N.C./Marlins of Raleigh Hillsborough, N.J./Scarlet Aquatics Miami, Fla./Miami Metro Aquatics Forest Hill, M.D./Arena Club Aquatics Stittsville, Canada/Greater Ottawa Kingfish Huntington, N.Y./L.I.A.C. Quincy, Mass./South Shore Diving
University of Connecticut Student-Athlete Profiles 2013-14 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving
Kaitlyn Alvanos Freshman Chester Springs, PA/Villa Maria Academy Golden Ram Aquatics Events: Butterfly, Freestyle Achievements: Named an AllAmerican at Villa Maria . . . won at the state level three years in a row. Personal: Born July 15, 1995 . . . Daughter of Costa and Michelle . . . two brothers Jonathan and Christopher . . . communications major. Why UConn: “I fell in love with the campus, and the swim team has a family-like feel to it. UConn also offered my major.”
Emily Boyko Sophomore Poughkeepsie, NY/Our Lady Of Lourdes Marist Events: Events: 100-yard butterfly, 200-yard butterfly, IM At UConn: Qualified for the BIG EAST Championship in the 500-yard free style bonus, 400-yard IM and 200-yard butterfly her freshman year. Achievements: High school team record holder in 200-yard butterfly, state championship finalist, member of the All-State Academic Team. Personal: Born August 25, 1994 … daughter of Arthur and Martha Boyko … siblings Jason and Abigail … kinesiology major. Why UConn: “There is a great team, atmosphere and academics. UConn is also a good distance from home.”
Jamie Lynn Brookover Freshman Cherry Hill, NJ/Cherry Hill East Jersey Wahoos Event: Backstroke Achievements: Earned MVP Honors four times . . . three-time South Jersey First Team . . . held the school record for
the 100-meter backstroke for four years . . . USA and junior national qualifier for the 100-meter backstroke. Personal: Born December 22, 1994 … daughter of Chris and Maria … siblings Duncan and Jackson … speech and hearing sciences major. Why UConn: “Great team atmosphere and academics.”
Alexandra Butera Freshman Havertown, PA/Haverford Pennridge Aquatics
Event: Diving Achievements: Made All-State and was an All-American . . . captained her high school team . . . USA National and zone qualifier. Personal: Born October 1, 1994 . . . daughter of Louis and Michelle … sister Olivia … digital advertising major. Why UConn: “I chose UConn due to the great environment as well as the fact that its swimming and diving provides all the events. I feel I can grow here academically and as an athlete.”
Lauren Cecco Freshman Hickville, NY/Hicksville Long Island Divers
Event: Diving Achievements: Named captain and MVP of her high school team . . . participated in USA Diving meets . . . made regionals and USA Zones. Personal: Born December 29, 1994 . . . daughter of Anthony and Jane . . . sister Danielle . . . education major. Why UConn: “It has a great education program for my major, and it’s a great opportunity to further my diving career.”
Catherine Chang Senior Shakopee, MN/Burnsville Aquajets
Events: 200-yard IM, 400-yard IM, 200-yard breaststroke At UConn: As a freshman, placed 14th in 400-yard IM finals at BIG EAST Championship, received Captains’ Award … as a sophomore, had her best times in 200-yard IM, 400-yard IM and 200-yard 2013-14 UConn Swimming and Diving
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2013-14 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving breaststroke at BIG EAST Championship . . . as a junior, qualified for the BIG EAST Championship in the Freshman 200-yard IM, 400-yard IM and 200-yard butterfly. Marietta, GA/Lassiter Achievements: Was team 500-yard freestyle school Stingrays record holder … was All-State in sophomore and Events: Breaststroke, IM and junior years ... Rookie of the Year, All-American, MVP, Sprint Section Swimmer of the Year as a sophomore … Achievements: Was All-State and participant at Zone Select Camp and Diversity Select an All-American all four years at Camp … named to honor roll and was in top five Lassiter . . . high school state percent of class … USA Swimming Academic champions in 2010 and 2011 . . . named Athlete All-American for two years. of the Week two times . . . holds the Georgia high Personal: Born August 6, 1992 … daughter of Mike school state record in the 200-meter medley relay . . and Margie Chang … allied health major. . four-time individual high school county champion in Why UConn: “I chose UConn because it had 2012 and 2013. everything I could possibly want and more. It offered wonderful academics and athletics that would help Personal: Born August 23, 1995 … daughter of David me achieve my goals. The coaches, team, swimming and Dana … brother Bennett … speech language and and everything else about UConn made it the perfect hearing sciences major. choice.” Why UConn: “I chose UConn because of the overall outstanding athletics and academics the school has to offer, as well as the great team environment and Sophomore coaching staff.” Trumbull, CT/Trumbull
Jordan Drake
Caitlin Cole
Wilton Y Wahoos
Events: Mid-distance freestyle Achievements: National Honor Society, all-state and all-conference for high school team, team captain. Personal: Born April , 1994 … daughter of William and Margaret Cole … siblings Brandon, Billy, and Tara … biology major. Why UConn: “I loved the team and coaches.”
Amanda Craig
Freshman Woodbridge, CT/Amity Regional Southern Connecticut Diving Event: Diving Achievements: Made All-State and All-Southern Connecticut Conference . . . holds the 6 and 11- meter diving records at Amity Regional . . . member of the National Honors Society. Personal: Born February 15, 1995 … daughter of Timothy and Susan … exploratory major. Why UConn: “The second I stepped on UConn’s campus I loved it. I knew that if I wanted to reach my full potential this is where I had to be.”
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Michelle Faykes
Freshman Cherry Hill, NJ/Cherry Hill East Jersey Wahoos Event: Distance freestyle Achievements: Was a captain and MVP of her high school for two years . . . Made individual states all four years. Personal: Born June 12, 1995 . . . daughter of Ken and Susan . . . sister Lauren . . . undecided major. Why UConn: “When I came on the recruiting trip, the team was very welcoming and I could see myself swimming for this team. I thought it was the perfect balance between academics and athletics for me.”
Caroline Finkle Freshman Johns Creek, GA/Blessed Trinity Swim Atlanta Event: Butterfly Achievements: Was a three-time state finalist at Blessed Trinity . . . held three records at her high
Student-Athlete Profiles University of Connecticut
2013-14 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving school . . . member of the Junior National Team for Why UConn: “I knew UConn offered the best opportunities for me with swimming and my major. I three years. love the campus and knew I could instantly connect Personal: Born October 20, 1995 … daughter of with the team and coaches.” Philip and Kristine … sisters Katie and Courtney …
Madeliene Hoopes
psychology major Why UConn: “The coaching staff was super supportive and helped me realize UConn was the perfect fit for me. There was a perfect balance between school and athletics.”
Holly Gallagher
Junior Haddon Township, NJ/Haddon Township Jersey Wahoos Events: 100-yard butterfly, 200yard butterfly, 500-yard freestyle At UConn: As a freshman, scored at BIG EAST Championship in 200-yard butterfly, BIG EAST All Academic team ... as a sophomore, won the 200-yard butterfly against Seton Hall (1/27/13) and qualified for the BIG EAST Championship in the 500-yard freestyle, 100-yard butterfly and 200-yard butterfly. Achievements: Jersey Wahoos National Team … swam at Winter Nationals and Junior Nationals … National Honor Society. Personal: Born November 6, 1992 … daughter of Amy and Joe Gallagher … siblings Joey, Kelly, Christine, Ryan, Shannon … finance and marketing major. Why UConn: “I loved the team, the campus and the coaches.”
Alexis Henry
Sophomore Old Saybrook, CT/Old Saybrook Valley Shore Marlins Event: Sprint freestyle At UConn: Qualified for the BIG EAST Championship in the 200-yard freestyle, 100-yard backstroke bonus and the 100yard freestyle bonus as a freshman. Achievements: Four years on team at Old Saybrook High School … two years USA swimming Valley-Shore YMCA … Presidential Scholar … Connecticut All-Star Athlete … top 2% of graduating class and third in class. Personal: Born December 24, 1993 … daughter of Carolyn and James Henry … siblings Kenny and Sam … biology major.
Freshman Greensburg, PA/Greater Latrobe Senior Greater Latrobe Aquatics
Events: Butterfly, Sprint Achievements: Earned AllAmerican honors three times at Greater Latrobe ... won the Marine Scholar Athlete Award ... individual WPIAL Champion in the 100-meter freestyle ... captain of her high school team ... was an academic all-american. Personal: Born July 4, 1994 … daughter of Art and Jackie … brothers Clark and Alec … environmental engineering major. Why UConn: “I came to UConn because it’s a wonderful school and a beautiful atmosphere. The team is like a big family and I love them like they were my real siblings.”
Laura Hyland Sophomore Southport, ENG Southport
Event: Breaststroke At UConn: Finished second in the 200-yard freestyle at the UConn Open and qualified for the BIG EAST Championship in the 500yard freestyle, 100-yard breaststroke and 200-yard breaststroke as a freshman. Achievements: National championship finalist in 100meter and 200-meter breaststroke. Personal: Born April 12, 1994 … daughter of Lynn and Adrian Hyland … has a sister Megan … undecided on major. Why UConn: “It has a great team and great academics.”
Darrah Jampo
Freshman Chester, PA/West Chester East Suburban Swim Center Events: Butterfly, Freestyle, Backstroke Achievements: Named to the first team All-Region at West Chester East . . . was an All-American from 2010-11 . . . Made the academic honor roll while in high school.
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2013-14 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving Personal: Born January 30, 1995 … daughter of Dominic and Christine … brother Michael … Freshman exploratory major. Frederick, MD/Governor Why UConn: “I came here because of the exceptional Thomas Johnson academic reputation, unity of swim team and because Monocracy Aquatics I thought it was an overall good fit for me.”” Event: Mid-distance freestyle Achievements: Was an Academic All-American . . . member of the Freshman Monocracy Aquatic Club National Chicago, IL/Fenwick Team for three years . . . made the Glenbrook Aquatics honor roll for seven years. Personal: Born May 25, 1995 … daughter of Fred and Event: Diving Janet … siblings Jack and Eliza . . . undecided on her Achievements: Was named the major. Conference Diver of the Year Why UConn: “Everyone has a mental image of what while at Fenwick . . . earned Allcollege looks and feels like in their head. UConn fit American Academic honors . . . made all-state and my image.” was a team captain.
Margot Manning
Michelle Kalupski
Personal: Born September 13, 1994 … daughter of Ed and Tina … brother Daniel … undecided on a major. Why UConn: “I chose UConn because I really loved the team dynamic here. I thought that I would really be able to grow as a diver with John as my coach. It is a great school academically and there is great school spirit here.”
Kati Kyle
Senior Lithia, FL/Newsome Brandon Event: Backstroke At UConn: UConn Freshman of the Year in 2009-10 … Sixth at BIG EAST Championship in 2012 . . . Finished second in the 100-yard backstroke at the UConn Open and qualified for the BIG EAST Championship in the 200-yard IM bonus, 100-yard backstroke and 200-yard backstroke as a freshman. Achievements: Jessie Helfrich Hicks Outstanding Swimmer of the year for Hillsborough County in 2009 … All-American four years … NCISA All-County four years … team MVP senior year. Personal: Born November 26, 1991 … daughter of Donna and Dennis Kylie … sister Kelli … sociology major. Why UConn: ”Great team unity and all around great atmosphere around the pool and campus.”
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Kennedy Meier
Sophomore Winnipeg, MAN/St. Mary’s Academy Manta Events: Backstroke At UConn: Qualified for the BIG EAST Championship in the 500-yard freestyle, 100-yard backstroke and 200-yard backstroke as a freshman. Personal: Born April 29, 1994 … daughter of Suzy Siemens and Russell Meier … siblings Simon and Thomas … molecular and cell biology major
Katy Munzenmaier Junior Lake George, NY/Lake George Glen Falls Gators Events: 200-yard IM, 200-yard freestyle At UConn: BIG EAST qualifier as a freshman, BIG EAST All-Academic team . . . as a sophomore, qualified for the BIG EAST Championship in the 200-yard IM, 400-yard IM and 100-yard freestyle. Achievements: Scholastic All-American in high school in junior and senior year … National Honor Society member … swam for Glen Falls YMCA Gators Personal: Born June 5, 1993 … daughter of Lisa and Charly Munzenmaier … business marketing major.
University of Connecticut Student-Athlete Profiles
2013-14 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving Personal: Born October 29, 1991 … daughter of backstroke record . . . recipient of the Lady Indian Award . . . was part of the district winning team her David and Linda O’Leary … siblings Maddie and freshman year. Carissa O’Leary … criminology major. Personal: Born July 5, 1995 … sister Danielle … Why UConn: “The team and coaches were so kinesiology major . welcoming and I wanted to be a part of the UConn Why UConn: “I loved what it had to offer me from the swimming and diving family.” academics to the swimming.”
Sophie Nothnagle
Freshman Victor, NY/Victor Victor Aquatics
Events: Butterfly, IM Achievements: Was named the All-Greater Rochester Athlete three times . . .made the Honor Roll three times . . . was a member of the 2013 state winning team at Victor . . . finalist five times at the New York State Meet . . . graduated high school with Magna Cum Laude honors. Personal: Born October 13, 1995 … daughter of Chris and Marie-France … sister Maureen … biomedical engineering major. Why UConn: “I chose UConn because it had the perfect balance between academics and athletics, and I felt I connected with the team and coaching staff.”
Tara O’Prey
Freshman Ridley Park, PA/Episcopal Academy Ridley Area YMCA Events: Sprint freestyle, Breaststroke Achievements: Made All-City all four years . . . was an All-American five times . . . captained her high school team . . . AllDelco and All-Mainline four times. Personal: Born January 24, 1995 … daughter of Stephen and Mary … undecided on her major. Why UConn: “I chose UConn because the team was super welcoming when I came on my recruiting trip. The campus is amazing as well as the academics. UConn overall felt like a great fit for me.”
Samantha Park
Freshman Washington Crossing, PA/ Council Rock North NRG Swimming Event: Backstroke Achievements: Was a four-year letter winner at Council Rock . . . captained her school’s swim team . . . holds her school’s 100-meter
Deanna Parsons Freshman Ellicott City,MD/Archbishop Spalding North Baltimore Aquatics
Events: IM, Butterfly Achievements: Won studentathlete of the month this past January . . . was a team captain for her high school team her senior year . . . record holder in the 200 IM, 50 free, 100 free, 200 medley, 200 free relay and 400 free relay for Archbishop Spalding. Personal: Born February 2, 1995 . . . daughter of Timothy and Lauren . . . two sisters Renee and Olivia . . . exploratory major. Why UConn: “I chose to attend UConn for its outstanding academics and team atmosphere.”
Christine Pedersen Freshman Vinterbro, Norway/Frogn Vidergaaende Lambertseter
Event: Backstroke Achievements: Was the Norwegian Champion in the 2011 Long Course Meters 200meter backstroke . . . holds the Norwegian record in the long and short course 4 x 200-meter . . . won the championship record in the long course 4 x 200-meter. Personal: Born September 7, 1993 … daughter of Frank and Annette … business management major. Why UConn: “UConn gave me the opportunity to swim and go to school at the same time. I also like that UConn has seasons.”
Tessa Pena
Junior Apex, NC/Middle Creek Marlins of Raleigh Event: IM Achievements: Received AllAmerican honors at the NCAA II Championships at Queens University . . . named MVP her freshman year at Queens . . . captained her high school team. Personal: Born February 18, 1993 . . . daughter of Mike and Christa . . . sister Torie, Kendal and Karsen . . . psychology major.
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2013-14 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving Why UConn: “I wanted to make the transition to a Achievements: Was a National Catholic Finalist ... bigger university. The team seemed really close and helped her team to the National Catholic title ... was that sold me.” a finalist at Maryland’s State Meet ... made the Honor
Hannah Perna
Junior Hillsborough, NJ/Hillsborough Scarlet Aquatics Events: Distance freestyle At UConn: 2011-2012 BIG EAST All-Academic Team and BIG EAST Championship qualifier ... as a sophomore, swam at the BIG EAST Championship in the 500-yard freestyle, 1650-yard freestyle and 200-yard butterfly. Achievements: Swam for Scarlet Aquatic Club Personal: Born January 27, 1993 … daughter of Jene and Frank Perna … sister Sarah … biology major. Why UConn: “I love the swim team and it is a great school overall.”
Chinyere Pigot
Junior Miami, FL/Doral Academy Prep Miami Metro Events: Sprint freestyle At UConn: Team Freshman of the Year, All-BIG EAST Conference … school record holder in the 50-yard freestyle, 100-yard freestyle and the 200-yard freestyle relay ... as a sophomore, earned All-BIG EAST Honors and qualified for the BIG EAST Championship in the 50-yard freestyle, 100-yard butterfly and 100-yard freestyle. Achievements: Has represented her native Suriname in both the 2008 Summer Olympics in Bejing and the 2012 games in London … was the Suriname flag bearer for the 2012 Opening Ceremonies … high school state champion … high school athlete of the year. Personal: Born May 1, 1993 … daughter of Hesday and Inge Pigot … business major. Why UConn: “I picked it because of their amazing academic program.”
Nicole Ricci
Freshman Forest Hill, MD/Notre Dame Prep Arena Club Aquatics Event: Backstroke
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Roll all four years. Personal: Born January 17, 1995 … daughter of Louis and Kimberly … animal science major. Why UConn: “I chose UConn for the competitive academics and the family-like team atmosphere.”
Laura Ruttan
Sophomore Stittsville, ONT/John McCrae Secondary Greater Ottawa Kingfish Events: Breaststroke, IM At UConn: Won the 100-yard breaststroke in the meet against Army (10/27/12) and qualified for the BIG EAST Championship in the 400-yard IM, 100-yard breaststroke and 200-yard breaststroke. Achievements: Participated in 2012 Canadian Olympic Trials. Personal: Born July 29, 1994 … younger brother Miles is also a swimmer … undecided major Why UConn: “The campus is beautiful and there is a great team atmosphere.”
Caryn Smith
Junior Freeport, NY/Kellenberg Memorial L.I.A.C Events: 50-yard freestyle, 100yard freestyle, 200-yard freestyle At UConn: BIG EAST Championship qualifier as a freshman . . . swam in the 50-yard freestyle bonus, 200-yard freestyle bonus and 100yard freestyle at the BIG EAST Championship as a sophomore. Achievements: Member of Long Island Swimming team. Personal: Born September 9, 1993 … daughter of Ann Smith … brother Chris Smith … allied health major. Why UConn: “It has an excellent science program and there is a family atmosphere.”
University of Connecticut Student-Athlete Profiles
2013-14 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving Personal: Born May 26, 1992 . . . son of Michelle and Costa . . . siblings Johnathan and Kaitlyn . . . resource economics major. Why UConn: “There is a great family atmosphere with Junior the team and it’s a great school as well.”
Taryn Urbanus Quincy, MA/Quincy South Shore Diving Event: Diving
At UConn: Finished third in both the one-meter and three-meter events against Army (10/27/12) as a freshman. Achievements: Third place at state championship, two-time All-American selection. Personal: Exploratory major. Why UConn: “I like the team, the campus and the great academics.”
Justyn Alexandre Redshirt Senior Wallingford, CT/Sheehan Cheshire YMCA Event: Backstroke At UConn: Named to the BIG EAST All-Academic team . . . was a member of the 400-meter relay team that finished fourth at the BIG EAST Championship and was a conference qualifier for the 100-yard butterfly, 100-yard backstroke and 200-yard backstroke as a redshirt junior. Achievements: High school record holder. Personal: Son of Yvon and Rene . . . siblings Jovan and Jules . . . allied health sciences major. Why UConn: “It was close to home with good academics and athletics. My mother, father and brother all come here as well.
Chris Alvanos
Senior Chester Springs, PA/ Downingtown Golden Rams Aquatics Event: Butterfly At UConn: Won the 100-yard butterfly at the UConn Open as a junior. Achievements: Two-year captain in high school . . . four-time district qualifier and two-time state qualifier . . . graduated with honors.
Greg Baliko
Sophomore Fanwood, NJ/Scotch Plains Fanwood Fanwood Scotch Plains
Events: 200-yard IM, 200-yard breaststroke, 100-yard butterfly At UConn: Qualified for the BIG EAST Championship in the 200yard IM, 100-yard butterfly and 200-yard breaststroke as a freshman.. Achievements: Junior National Qualifier . . . top ten finisher at YMCA Nationals . . . high school team state champions . . . two-time USA Scholastic All-American. Personal: Born February 27, 1994 . . . son of Beth and John . . . biology major. Why UConn: “There was a positive team atmosphere, friendly team members and a serious attitude towards both swimming and academics.”
Sean Battle
Senior Allison Park, PA/North Allegheny Allegheny Event: Freestyle At UConn: Placed 11th in the 200-yard freestyle at the BIG EAST Championship . . . was 16th in the conference meet in the 50-yard freestyle . . . won team Most Valuable Freshman Award and Most Improved Award . . . won the B finals of the 100-yard freestyle at the conference championship as a junior. Achievements: Has earned BIG EAST All-Academic honors. Personal: Accounting major. Why UConn: “UConn was a good fit to be challenged in school and swimming. I liked the team on my recruiting trip.”
Spencer Beaulieu Freshman Portland, CT./Xavier NoCo Diving
Event: Diving Achievements: Finished fourth at the Southern Connecticut Conference Championships . . .
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2013-14 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving was sixth at the LL Championships and 10th at state Why UConn: “I chose UConn because when looking for opens. a college, I took into account the academics. I believe I Personal: Born February 21, 1995 . . . son of John and can achieve my academic and athletic goals as well as Annamarie . . . has two brothers, Tyler and Jonathan, be a part of a team thats works together like a whole.” and one sister, Christina . . . pre-kinesiology major. Why UConn: “The people I met here when I visited made me feel like family.”
Zach Coleman
Senior Lake Ronkonkoma, NY/Sachem Islip Aquatics
Wyatt Boliek
Junior Greenville, SC/J.L. Mann Academy Team Greensville Events: Breaststroke, IM At UConn: BIG EAST All-Academic Team for 2011-2012 … Dean’s List fall 2011 . . . as a sophomore, won the B final in the 200-yard breaststroke at the BIG EAST Championship. Achievements: All-state and all-region in high school … state champion in the 100-yard and 200-yard breaststroke … Junior National/ National Qualifier … USA Swimming Academic All-American. Personal: Born September 11, 1992 … son of Mike and Maggie Boliek … siblings Wynne and Luke … allied health science major. Why UConn: “I loved the team and the campus.”
John Brice
Sophomore Bala Cyncoyd, PA/Lower Merion Red Dragon Diving Events: Diving At UConn: Finished eighth in the three-meter dive event at the NCAA Zone Championship. Achievements: 11th on three-meters at Junior East Nationals … fourth at PIAA State Championship. Personal: Born April 27, 1994 … son of Tom and Pamela Brice … undecided major.
Jerry Burton
Freshman Chesapeake, VA /Hickory Tide Aquatics Events: Backstroke and freestyle Achievements: National Scholastic Athlete . . . Virginia Swimmer of the Year Personal: Born February 21, 1994 … son of Jerry and Chellie … undecided major. 14
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Events: Butterfly and IM At UConn: Consolation finalist in the 1,650-yard freestyle in 2011 at the BIG EAST Championship … on UConn’s all-time top ten list for 400-yard IM and 1,65-yard freestyle . . . as a junior, swam in the 200-yard IM bonus, 400-yard IM bonus and 200-yard butterfly at the conference meet. Achievements: Member of BIG EAST All-Academic team … Learning Group leader … Dean’s List student … was high school record holder in 500-yard freestyle. Personal: Son of Janet and Gary … allied health sciences major Why UConn: “I chose UConn because of the great team atmosphere. It has the best blend of athletics and academics.”
Anthony Cortright
Senior Wallingford, CT/Cheshire Academy
Event: Diving At UConn: Finished seventh in the platform diving event at the BIG EAST Championship as a junior. Personal: A psychology major with a sociology minor. Why UConn: ”UConn has a well-developed diving program and great academics.”
James Donlevy
Freshman Lake Grove, NY /Sachem North Sachem Swim Event: Sprint Achievements: High school AllAmerican and team captain . . . county record holder in the 50-meter freestyle . . . holds several school records. Personal: Born July 5, 1995 … son of Jim and Jill Donlevy … exploratory major.
University of Connecticut Student-Athlete Profiles
2013-14 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving Why UConn: “I chose UConn because I thought it was major. Why UConn: “Being a student athlete is easier in the the best fit. Academically, it was right for what I am states so I wanted to go there. When I arrived, I was majoring in (engineering). I also found the team to be just impressed by UConn.” a good fit and it has enough competition for me, but I can still swim here.”
Sawyer Franz
Junior Pine, CO/Platte Canyon DU Hilltoppers Events: 400 IM, 200-yard backstroke, distance freestyle, At UConn: Shared Freshman of the Year team honors . . . earned All-BIG EAST honors by finishing second in the 400-yard IM as a sophomore. Achievements: National Honor Society Treasurer in high school . . . President of Sudent Council . . . Key Club Editor . . . USA Swimming National Qualifier. Why UConn: “I saw a team with a lot of opportunities. There is so much more to learn from the people here and their differences. My sister also inspired me to come here.”
Asher Garcia
Senior Pinecrest, FL/Miami Palmetto Miami Metro Events: Butterfly, IM At UConn: Won the 200-yard IM in a meet against Colgate (1/29/12) as a sophomore. Achievements: Qualified for junior and senior nationals while at Miami Palmetto . . . graduated in the top ten percent of his class . . . participated in a cover shoot for ESPN the magazine. Personal: Born January 6, 1992 . . . Son of Aaron Garcia and Christine Kellogg . . . siblings Harper, Seth and Cody . . . psychology major. Why UConn: “I chose UConn because of the excellent swimming and diving program, along with the superb academics that rank highly in New England.”
Chris Girg
Freshman Burbach, Germany/Gymnasium Wilnsdorf Wilnsdorf Aquatics Events: Butterfly and freestyle Personal: Born July 9, 1995 … Son of Michael and Meike Girg . . . has one sister named Sophia (15) . . . computer science
Michael Hopkins Freshman Stamford, Conn./Westhill Roxbury
Events: Breaststroke, IM Achievements: Was a captain his senior year at Westhill . . . made the All-FIAC team for three years . . . was a FCIAC Scholar Athlete. Personal: Born March 28, 1995 . . . son of Michael and Maryann . . . has one brother named Christopher . . . horticulture major. Why UConn: “I chose UConn because I felt a balance and positive atmosphere both on campus and in the pool. I knew I would be able to study what I enjoy and represent my state university while swimming.”
Kevin Konarski
Freshman Lindenhurst, NY/Lindenhurst Senior Islanders Aquatics Event: Freestyle Achievements: NCGA Junior National Qualifier in the 200-meter freestyle, 500, 200 and 100-meter freestyle . . . 4-time team captain and MVP . . . owns six school records. Personal: Born March 24, 1995 . . . Son of Dariusz and Monika Konarski . . . brother Patrick . . . allied health science major. Why UConn: “Connecticut had everything I looked for in a school. It has a great team and coaching staff, as well as a positive atmosphere on campus.”
Mike Lennon
Sophomore Williston Park, NY/Herricks L.I.A.C. Events: Mile, 1000-yard freestyle, 500-yard freestyle, 400-yard IM At UConn: Broke the school record in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 4:24.88 at the BIG EAST Championship as a freshman. Achievements: Olympic trials in the 1500-yard freestyle . . . All-American in the 500-yard freestyle . . . third at NCSA’s in the 1500-yard freestyle . . . Senior and Junior Nationals Qualifier. Personal: Born April 22, 1994 . . . son of Patricia and Geraro . . . brother to two younger sisters . . . undecided on his major. Why UConn: “It had everything I wanted in a school.”
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Jeff Magin
Sophomore Brookfield, CT/Brookfield WCYM Makos Events: Backstroke, Butterfly, Sprint Freestyle At UConn: Was part of the 400yard relay team that finished fourth at the BIG EAST Championship in 2013. Achievements: High school all-conference, . . . allstate and All-American . . . holds Class M State Record in 100-yard backstroke. Personal: Born May 8, 1994 . . . son of Jennifer and Bill Magin . . . undecided on his major. Why UConn: “UConn is a great school with great swimming. My brother Bill swam here and I live in Connecticut.”
Keith Piper
Senior Naperville, IL/Naperville Wheaton Events: Freestyle and Backstroke At UConn: Placed top five in several relays as a freshman and sophomore . . . placed top 16 in both the 100-yard and 200-yard backstroke at the 2012 BIG EAST Championship . . . part of the 200-yard medley relay team that broke a school record at the conference meet in 2013 as a junior. Achievements: Helped lead Naperville to its secondever Illinois High School State title . . . state champion in the 200 and 400-yard freestyle relays . . . National Honors Society member. Personal: Born March 19, 1992 . . . son of Pat and Carole . . . brother Scott . . . finance major. Why UConn: “I loved the team atmosphere and the coaching staff has a dedication to helping us improve.”
Jeandre Pretorius Sophomore Richards Bay, South Africa/ Winter Park (Fla.) Highland Aquatics
Events: 100-yard butterfly, 100-yard backstroke, 200-yard butterfly, 200-yard backstroke, 50-yard freestyle, 100-yard freestyle At UConn: Swam in the 200-yard IM, 100-yard butterfly and 100-yard backstroke at the conference meet as a freshman. 16
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Achievements: Three-time state champion . . . South African Nationals and Olympic Trials Qualifier . . . high school team captain . . . All-American. Personal: Born October 28, 1993 . . . son of Braam and Christel . . . sibling Roche . . . sports management major. Why UConn: “The team and coaching staff is amazing. I felt at home and UConn is a great academic establishment.”
Felix Samuels Junior London, England/Holland Park Ealing Event: Sprint Achievements: Earned AllAmerican honors twice while at Minnesota . . . received Academic Conference Honors . . . member of the European Juniors in 2011 . . .was a national medalist multiple times in England. Personal: Born July 7th, 1993 . . . son of Tony and Moyra . . . sister Sarraounia . . . English and communications major. Why UConn: “I chose to come to UConn because it has the perfect blend of academics and athletics.”
Lachezar Shumkov Junior Sofia, Bulgaria/Seventh Sveti Sedmochisteristsi SC Sofia Events: 100-yard breaststroke, 200-yard breaststroke At UConn: BIG EAST A-Finalist as a freshman . . . finished sixth in the 200-yard breaststroke at the BIG EAST Championship as a sophomore. Achievements: Bulgarian National Age Group Champion . . . won four events at the Bulgarian National Championship this past summer. Personal: Born February 28, 1992 . . . son of Simona and Lachezar . . . computer science major. Why UConn: “I liked the team and the coaching staff and I liked the University academics.”
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Keon Songui-Samuel
Freshman Dorchester, MA/Boston College Flaherty Event: Sprint freestyle Personal: Born May 21, 1995 … son of Ken Harry and Ingrid Samuel … undecided major. Why UConn: “I chose UConn because of the great academic opportunity and team environment.”
Ryan Walsh
Sophomore Monroe, NY/Monroe Woodbury Condors
Luke Zalewski
Junior Burlington, CT/Lewis Mills Cheshire/Sea Dogs Events: Freestyle At UConn: Top 16 in BIG EAST Championship as he finished 14th in the mile … Dean’s list student . . . as a junior, finished fourth in the 500yard freestyle B final at the BIG EAST Championship. Achievements: Honor Roll in high school..earned allstate honors … was YMCA National Champion. Personal: Born August 13, 1993 … son of Walter and Krystyna … brother Peter … allied health major. Why UConn: “UConn is local and close to home. It has great academics and swim team so it was a perfect fit for me.”
Events: 100 and 200-yard butterfly, 200-yard backstroke, 200-yard freestyle, 200-yard IM At UConn: Qualified for the BIG EAST Championship in the 400yard IM, 100-yard butterfly, 100-yard backstroke and 200-yard butterfly as a freshman. Achievements: Named scholar-athlete from seventh through 11th grade . . . USA Swimming Academic AllAmerican. Personal: Born March 22, 1994 . . . son of Michael and Nancy . . . sister Colleen . . . biological sciences major. Why UConn: “UConn is an excellent school. I loved the atmosphere on campus and the facilities are awesome.”
Ben Yacano
Senior Glen Allen, VA/Deep Run NOVA Events: 100-yard butterfly and 200-yard butterfly At UConn: Qualified for the BIG EAST Championship in the 200yard IM bonus, 100-yard butterfly bonus and the 200yard butterfly as a junior. Achievements: NCSA Juniors . . . USA Juniors Personal: Born November 25, 1991 . . . son of Territ and Mark Yacaro . . . sister Mollie . . . economics major. Why UConn: “There is a perfect balance of academic and athletic opportunity.”
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University of 2012-13 Men’s Results
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2012-13 UConn Men’s Swimming And Diving Top Times And Results 50 Freestyle
200 Butterfly
100 Freestyle
200 Individual Medley
200 Freestyle
400 Individual Medley
500 Freestyle
1 Meter Diving
Kyungsoo Yoon..................................................................................................20.13 Sean Battle...........................................................................................................20.36 Diguan Pigot.......................................................................................................21.24 Sean Battle...........................................................................................................44.82 Diguan Pigot.......................................................................................................45.08 Kyungsoo Yoon..................................................................................................45.09 Sean Battle....................................................................................................... 1:38.35 Sean Cook........................................................................................................ 1:41.61 Luke Zalewski................................................................................................. 1:41.66
Joe Glowacki................................................................................................... 1:50.32 Ryan Walsh....................................................................................................... 1:52:13 Nick Cerra......................................................................................................... 1:52.20 Diguan Pigot................................................................................................... 1:52.60 Gregory Baliko................................................................................................ 1:53.02 Lachezar Shumkov........................................................................................ 1:53.87 Sawyer Franz................................................................................................... 3:49.76 Michael Lennon............................................................................................. 3:58.81 Charles Boliek................................................................................................. 4:06.51
Michael Lennon............................................................................................. 4:24.88 Luke Zalewski................................................................................................. 4:30.97 Sawyer Franz................................................................................................... 4:37.00
John Brice.......................................................................................................... 312.75 Grant Fecteau.................................................................................................. 309.53 Anthony Cortright.......................................................................................... 283.35
1000 Freestyle
3 Meter Diving
Sawyer Franz................................................................................................... 9:28.78 Michael Lennon............................................................................................. 9:29.50 Luke Zalewski...............................................................................................10:00.36
1650 Freestyle
Michael Lennon...........................................................................................15:30.57 Sawyer Franz............................................................................................... 15:40.33` Luke Zalewski...............................................................................................16:04.76
50 Backstroke
Keith Piper............................................................................................................23.69 Justyn Alexandre...............................................................................................24.31 Jeffrey Magin......................................................................................................24.37
100 Backstroke
Jeffrey Magin......................................................................................................49.82 Keith Piper............................................................................................................50.88 Justyn Alexandre...............................................................................................51.48
200 Backstroke
Sawyer Franz................................................................................................... 1:45.78 Keith Piper........................................................................................................ 1:51.53 Sean Cook........................................................................................................ 1:51.57
100 Breaststroke
Lachezar Shumkov............................................................................................55.00 Diguan Pigot.......................................................................................................55.09 Charles Boliek.....................................................................................................56.61
200 Breaststroke
Lachezar Shumkov........................................................................................ 1:59.66 Charles Boliek................................................................................................. 2:00.97 Gregory Baliko................................................................................................ 2:05.58
100 Butterfly
Justyn Alexandre...............................................................................................49.77 Asher Garcia........................................................................................................50.22 Kyungsoo Yoon..................................................................................................50.48 Nick Cerra.............................................................................................................50.48
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Grant Fecteau.................................................................................................. 354.23 John Brice.......................................................................................................... 330.75 Anthony Cortright.......................................................................................... 294.80
2012-13 Men’s Results (4-3) October 13 ALUMNI SWIM MEET - HOMECOMING .......... No Team Scoring 20 BUCKNELL........................................................... W, 175-125 FORDHAM........................................................... W, 191-105 26 at Army...........................................................L, 167.5-132.5 November 10 at Penn................................................................ L, 169-130 15-17 Virginia Tech Invitational....................................Third of Four 29-30 USA Swimming Winter Nationals................... No Team Scoring December 1 USA Swimming Winter Nationals................... No Team Scoring January 27 SETON HALL........................................................ W, 180-108 February 2 9 16 27 28
at Dartmouth........................................................ L, 182-113 at Colgate.............................................................. W, 200-81 UCONN OPEN.............................................. No Team Scoring BIG EAST Championship.....................................Third of Nine BIG EAST Championship................................... Fourth of Nine
March 1 BIG EAST Championship................................... Fourth of Nine 2 BIG EAST Championship................................... Fourth of Nine 15 NCAA Zone Diving Championship.................. No Team Scoring 16 NCAA Zone Diving Championship.................. No Team Scoring
2012-13 Women’s Results University of Connecticut
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2012-13 UConn Women’s Swimming And Diving Top Times And Results 50 Freestyle
200 Individual Medley
100 Freestyle
400 Individual Medley
200 Freestyle
1 Meter Diving
500 Freestyle
3 Meter Diving
Chinyere Pigot....................................................................................................22.99 Rachel Burke.......................................................................................................24.43 Kathryn Dobler...................................................................................................24.55 Chinyere Pigot....................................................................................................50.74 Kathryn Dobler...................................................................................................50.97 Rachel Burke.......................................................................................................51.87 Kathryn Dobler............................................................................................... 1:48.84 Jordan Bowen................................................................................................. 1:48.86 Rachel Burke................................................................................................... 1:50.75 Jordan Bowen................................................................................................. 4:53.59 Mary deMarrais.............................................................................................. 4:55.79 Kathryn Dobler............................................................................................... 4:55.96
Rachel Burke................................................................................................... 2:05.16 Kaitlyn Munzenmaier................................................................................... 2:06.58 Catherine Chang............................................................................................ 2:07.42 Mary deMarrais.............................................................................................. 4:18.36 Catherine Chang............................................................................................ 4:30.04 Laura Ruttan.................................................................................................... 4:31.12 Danielle Cecco................................................................................................. 325.95 Nicole Borriello................................................................................................ 269.17 Taryn Urbanus................................................................................................. 252.08 Danielle Cecco................................................................................................. 344.40 Nicole Borriello................................................................................................ 296.10 Taryn Urbanus................................................................................................. 253.95
1000 Freestyle
Jordan Bowen...............................................................................................10:19.08 Mary deMarrais............................................................................................10:20.24 Laura Hyland.................................................................................................10:35.92
1650 Freestyle
Mary deMarrais............................................................................................16:52.97 Jordan Bowen...............................................................................................16:55.89 Hannah Perna...............................................................................................17:04.70
100 Backstroke
Kati Kyle................................................................................................................55.90 Kim Fleming........................................................................................................56.29 Kristen Goodson................................................................................................57.12
200 Backstroke
Kim Fleming.................................................................................................... 1:59.33 Kati Kyle............................................................................................................ 2:01.86 Kennedy Meier............................................................................................... 2:04.11
100 Breaststroke
Catherine O’Leary......................................................................................... 1:04.48 Laura Hyland................................................................................................... 1:04.84 Laura Ruttan.................................................................................................... 1:07.39
200 Breaststroke
Laura Hyland................................................................................................... 2:20.65 Laura Ruttan.................................................................................................... 2:20.86 Catherine O’Leary......................................................................................... 2:22.11
100 Butterfly
Chinyere Pigot....................................................................................................57.05 Holly Gallagher...................................................................................................57.82 Emily Boyko..................................................................................................... 1:00.01
200 Butterfly
Holly Gallagher............................................................................................... 2:04.13 Hannah Perna................................................................................................. 2:06.16 Catherine Chang............................................................................................ 2:06.83
2012-13 Women’s Results (4-3) October 13 ALUMNI SWIM MEET - HOMECOMING .......... No Team Scoring 20 BUCKNELL......................................................W, 186.5-113.5 FORDHAM......................................................W, 164.5-125.5 26 at Army............................................................... W, 174-126 November 10 at Penn................................................................ L, 174-125 15-17 Virginia Tech Invitational....................................Third of Four 29-30 USA Swimming Winter Nationals................... No Team Scoring December 1 USA Swimming Winter Nationals................... No Team Scoring January 27 SETON HALL........................................................ W, 166-108 February 2 9 16 27 28
at Dartmouth........................................................ L, 170-125 at Colgate............................................................. L, 177-120 UCONN OPEN.............................................. No Team Scoring BIG EAST Championship.................................. Seventh of Ten BIG EAST Championship.................................. Seventh of Ten
March 1 BIG EAST Championship.................................. Seventh of Ten 2 BIG EAST Championship.................................. Seventh of Ten 15 NCAA Zone Diving Championship.................. No Team Scoring 16 NCAA Zone Diving Championship.................. No Team Scoring 21-22 NCAA Championships (Indianapolis, Ind.)...... No Team Scoring
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University Men’s Champions 2012-13
Bulgarian National Champion
Lachezar Shumkov
of Connecticut
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29.16 1:03.68 2:19.28 2:11.73
Bulgarian National Champion
100-Yard Breaststroke 200-Yard Breaststroke
2009-10
NCAA Qualifier and NCAA Zone Champion
Stephen Ferreira
One-meter Diving Three-meter Diving
2003-2004
BIG EAST Champion
Dustin Rogers
100-yard Butterfly
48.26
2002-2003
BIG EAST Champion
Dustin Rogers
100-yard Butterfly
48.35
2001
Israel National Champion
Ofri Brener
50-meter Breaststroke
Macabiah Games Champion
Ofri Brener
100-meter Breaststroke
Irish National Champion
1500-meter Freestyle
29.68 104.99
BIG EAST Champion
15:42.00
100-yard Backstroke
49.64
100-yard Freestyle
44.45
1996-97
BIG EAST Champion
Dan Freddino
1995-1996
BIG EAST Champion
Sean Tedesco
ECAC Champions
Greg Rotberg P.G. Schrader Schrader, Rotberg, Zacharczyk, Tedesco Schrader, Tedesco, Zacharczyk, McKee Zacharczyk, Tedesco, McKee, Schrader
200-yard Breaststroke
2:01.45
100-yard Breaststroke 50-yard Freestyle 100-yard Freestyle 100-yard Backstroke 200-yard Medley Relay
57.42 20.98 45.69 49.64 1:33.12
400-yard Medley Relay
3:23.12
400-yard Freestyle Relay
3:04.25
New England Champions
P.G. Schrader Sean Tedesco Schrader, Tedesco, Baroni, McKee McKee, Tedesco, Zacharczyk, Schrader Schrader, Moran, Dippold, McKee
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100-yard Freestyle 100-yard Backstroke 100-yard Butterfly 100-yard Breaststroke 200-yard Breaststroke 400-yard Medley Relay
45.50 49.98 49.99 57.58 2:03.76 3:27.62
400-yard Freestyle Relay
3:05.41
800-yard Freestyle Relay
6:49.96
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100-yard Backstroke One-meter Diving Three-meter Diving 50-yard Freestyle 100-yard Freestyle 200-yard Freestyle 100-yard Butterfly 200-yard Breaststroke 500-yard Freestyle 1650-yard Freestyle 200-yard Medley Relay
53.06 432.69 NA 21.75 46.47 1:42.25 50.79 2:05.79 4:31.68 5:41.33 1:35.13
400-yard Medley Relay
3:28.48
400-yard Freestyle Relay
3:08.11
800-yard Freestyle Relay
6:51.66
New England Champions
Dan Webster
One-meter Diving Three-meter Diving
450.05 454.80
1992-1993
New England Champions
1997-1998
P.G. Schrader
Jim Bianco Jesse Cyr Tom Killeen P.G. Schrader Sean Tedesco John Zakrzewski Schrader, Rosenthal, Baroni, Killeen Baroni, Tedesco, Schrader, Killeen McKee, Buchholz, Killeen, Schrader McKee, Dippold, J. Zakrzewski, Schrader
20.86 49.64 1:24.20
1993-1994
1999
Barry Hoey
50-yard Freestyle 100-yard Backstroke 200-yard Freestyle Relay
New England Champions
2011-12
Lachezar Shumkov
ECAC Champions
Tom Killeen P.G. Schrader Schrader, Killeen, Tedesco, Dippold
Mike Coady Dan Webster David Zakrzewski John Zakrzewski Bianco, D. Zakrzewski, Govoni, Coady Trudell, D. Zakrzewski, Hart, Coady Killeen, Funk, D. Zakrzewski, Coady Killeen, Funk, Lambert, Coady
50-yard Freestyle 100-yard Freestyle One-meter Diving 100-yard Breaststroke 500-yard Freestyle 1650-yard Freestyle 200-yard Medley Relay
20.73 45.51 430.85 57.27 4:33.44 15:51.59 1:33.18
400-yard Medley Relay
3:24.65
200-yard Freestyle Relay
1:23.46
400-yard Freestyle Relay
3:04.34
1991-1992
New England Champions
Mike Coady Steve Mullaney David Zakrzewski John Zakrzewski Mullaney, D. Zakrzewski, Govoni, Coady Trudell, D. Zakrzewski, Govoni, Coady Coady, Funk, Wallace, Mullaney Coady, Funk, Wallace, Mullaney Mullaney, J. Zakrzewski, Dyer, D. Zakrzewski
50-yard Freestyle 100-yard Freestyle 100-yard Breaststroke 1650-yard Freestyle 200-yard Medley Relay
20.88 45.65 58.02 15:42.15 1:34.45
400-yard Medley Relay
3:28.15
200-yard Freestyle Relay
1:24.19
400-yard Freestyle Relay
3:04.98
800-yard Freestyle Relay
6:50.99
1990-1991
New England Champions
Mike Coady Hale Thomas David Zakrzewski Funk, Wallace, Coady, D. Zakrzewski, D. Zakrzewski, Funk, Wallace, Coady
25-yard Freestyle 100-yard Freestyle 400-yard Individual Medley 100-yard Breaststroke 200-yard Freestyle Medley
20.77 46.45 4:21.64 58.05 1:25.06
400-yard Freestyle Relay
3:07.11
Champions University of Women’s Connecticut
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2011-12
New England Champions
Tory Fleming Lisa Galpin Hilliary Krug Dawn Reppucci Jen Salamon Krug, Peluso, Salamon, Welch
NCAA Qualifier
Danielle Cecco
One-meter diving Three-meter diving
NCAA Zone Champion Danielle Cecco
Three-meter champion
BIG EAST Champion Danielle Cecco
One-meter champion
2010-11
NCAA Qualifier
Danielle Cecco
BIG EAST Champions
Hilliary Krug Dawn Reppucci Jen Salamon
One-meter Diving Three-meter diving
2008-09
ECAC CHAMPIONS
NCAA Qualifier
Caitlin Gallagher
200-yard Breaststroke
2007-08
NCAA Qualifier
Courtney Haney
200-yard Breaststroke – Automatic Qualifier 100-yard Breaststroke
2006-07
YMCA National Champion
Carlyn Lungmus
100-yard Backstroke
Big East Champion One-meter Diving
263.75
NCAA Qualifier Ryan Smith
200-yard Backstroke 100-yard Backstroke 200-yard Individual Medley
2004-2005
NCAA Qualifier
Ryan Smith
200-yard Backstroke
2003-2004
BIG EAST Champion
Jacquelyn Craft
100-yard Breaststroke 200-yard Breaststroke
1:03.26 2:14.03
NCAA qualifier Jacquelyn Craft
100-yard Breaststroke 200-yard Breaststroke – Automatic Qualifier
NCAA qualifier
YMCA National Champion 200-yard Backstroke
2:02.7
1996-1997
50-yard Freestyle
23.75
200-yard Individual Medley 100-yard Backstroke 200-yard Backstroke 400-yard Individual Medley 200-yard Butterfly 100-yard Butterfly 200-yard Medley Relay
2:07.58 57.26 2:01.75 4:23.57 2:04.18 57.80 1:48.78
400-yard Freestyle Relay
3:33.31
100-yard Breaststroke 200-yard Individual Medley One-meter Diving 100-yard Backstroke 400-yard Individual Medley 100-yard Butterfly 200-yard Butterfly Three-meter Diving 200-yard Medley Relay
1:08.62 2:09.31 NA 57.33 4:28.26 58.56 2:05.57 423.05 1:49.10
400-yard Medley Relay
4:01.24
400-yard Freestyle Medley
3:34.74
800-yard Freestyle Medley
7:48.29
BIG EAST Champion
200-yard Freestyle 200-yard Backstroke
1:50.96 2:00.65
Hilliary Krug Dawn Reppucci Krug, Salamon, Diachenko, Toelke
100-yard Backstroke 200-yard Backstroke 200-yard Butterfly 200-yard Medley Relay
56.62 2:01.06 2:04.38 1:47.54
NEW ENGLAND CHAMPION
100-yard Backstroke
1:09.70
1992-1993
New England Champions
1995-1996
ECAC Champions
Lisa Galpin Hilliary Krug Krug, Diachenko, Salamon, Billen Krug, Peluso, Salamon, Fleming Billen, Krug, Welch, Fleming
56.43 2:01.60 2:04.89 57.31
1993-1994
Danielle Fisher
BIG EAST Champion
Hilliary Krug
Tara Diachenko Tory Fleming Lisa Galpin Hilliary Krug Dawn Reppucci Elena Semler Krug, Diachenko, Salamon, Walls Fleming, Diachenko, Reppucci, Walls Fleming, Stephens, Walls, Krug Fleming, Stephens, Mikuszewski, Krug
ECAC Champions
One-meter Diving Three-meter Diving
2000-2001
Cassie Novak
Tory Fleming Hilliary Krug Dawn Reppucci Jen Salamon Fleming, Diachenko, Salamon, Hubbell Salamon, Fleming, Walls, Welch
Hilliary Krug
2002-2003
Melissa Kull
100-yard Backstroke 200-yard Backstroke 200-yard Butterfly 100-yard Butterfly
New England Champions
2005-06
Allison Coleman
2:09.36 434.00 443.80 57.99 2:04.92 4:30.17 2:06.53 58.45 3:57.29
1994-1995
One-meter Diving Three-meter Diving
NCAA Zone Champion Danielle Cecco
200-yard Individual Medley One-meter Diving Three-meter Diving 100-yard Backstroke 200-yard Backstroke 400-yard Individual Medley 200-yard Butterfly 100-yard Butterfly 400-yard Medley Relay
One-meter Diving Three-meter Diving 100-yard Backstroke 200-yard Backstroke 200-yard Medley Relay
368.10 342.40 57.13 2:02.63 1:47.25
400-yard Medley Relay
3:53.51
400-yard Freestyle Relay
3:32.11
Danielle Fisher Jen Lyons
200-yard Breaststroke 100-yard Breaststroke 50-yard Freestyle 100-yard Freestyle
2:22.77 1:07.29 24.54 53.27
1991-1992
New England Champions
Danielle Fisher Jen Lyons
100-yard Breaststroke 200-yard Breaststroke 50-yard Freestyle
1:08.10 2:23.49 24:89
1990-1991
New England Champions
Danielle Fisher
200-yard Breaststroke 200-yard Individual Medley
2:23.52 2:11.55
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MEN EVENT
YEAR
John Brice Three-Meter Dive 2012-13 Grant Fecteau One-Meter Dive 2012-13 Sawyer Franz 400-yard IM 2012-13 200-yard Backstroke 2012-13 Keith Piper, Lachezar Shumkov, Kyungsoo Yoon and Diguan Pigot 200-yard Medley Relay 2012-13 Karim Zayed 200-yard Freestyle 2010-11 Kyungsoo Yoon, Jeremey Ramshaw, Sean Battle, Karim Zayed 400-yard Freestyle Relay 2010-11 Steve Ferreira Three-Meter Dive 2009-10 Alex Davidson 200-yard Backstroke ^ 2008-09 200-yard Backstroke 2007-08 Abed Kaaki, Tristan Jones, Bill Monaghan, Connor Murphy 400-yard Freestyle Relay 2004-05 Tristan Jones, Michael Brocki, Mike McNulty, Bill Monaghan 800-yard Freestyle Relay 2004-05 *Dustin Rogers 100-yard Butterfly 2003-04 Dustin Rogers, Connor Murphy, William Monaghan, Marshal Livingstone 400-yard Freestyle Relay 2002-03 Marshal Livingstone 200-Yard Freestyle 2002-03 *Dustin Rogers 100-yard Butterfly 2002-03 Dustin Rogers, Craig Orski, Bill Monaghan, Marshal Livingstone 800-yard Freestyle Relay 2001-02 Barry Hoey 1650-yard Freestyle ^ 1998-99 P.G. Schrader, Jeff Robinson, Mark McKee, Dan Freddino 400-yard Freestyle Relay 1997-98 P.G. Schrader, Jeff Robinson, Mark McKee, Dan Freddino 800-yard Freestyle Relay 1997-98 *P.G. Schrader 100-yard Backstroke 1997-98 P.G. Schrader, Sean Tedesco, Dan Freddino, Jeff Robinson 400-yard Medley Relay 1997-98 P.G. Schrader, Jeff Robinson, Greg Veillette, Dan Freddino 200-yard Freestyle Relay 1997-98 Sean Tedesco 200-yard Breaststroke 1996-97 *Dan Freddino 100-yard Freestyle 1996-97 *Sean Tedesco 200-yard Breaststroke 1995-96 Sean Tedesco 100-yard Breaststroke 1995-96 P.G. Schrader 100-yard Backstroke 1995-96 Tom Killeen, Steve Funk, David Zakrzewski, Mike Coady 200-yard Freestyle Relay 1992-93 Steve Mullaney 100-yard Freestyle 1991-92 John Zakrzewski 1650-yard Freestyle 1991-92 Wes Faunce, Dave Krantz, Tom Birmingham, Doug Rounds 200-yard Freestyle Relay 1984-85 Brian Gibson 50-yard Freestyle 1983-84 *John Trites 100-yard Backstroke 1981-82 *Doug Williams 100-yard Breaststroke 1980-81 *John Trites 200-yard Backstroke 1980-81 *John Trites 100-yard Backstroke 1980-81 *Mike LaMonica 200-yard Butterfly 1980-81 *Bill Fowley, Paul Barry, Jim Gawronski, Tom Lewis 800-yard Freestyle Relay 1979-80 *Ken Faykes, Jim Gawronski, Tom Lewis, Mike LaMonica 400-yard Freestyle Relay 1979-80 *John Trites 100-yard Backstroke 1979-80
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YEAR
Danielle Cecco One-Meter Dive 2012-13 Chinyere Pigot 50-yard freestyle 2012-13 *Danielle Cecco Three-Meter Dive 2009-10 Most Outstanding Diver 2011-12 One-Meter Dive 2010-11 Three-Meter Dive (Runner-Up) 2011-12 *Chinyere Pigot 15-Yard Freestyle 2011-12 Caitlin Gallagher 200-yard Breaststroke 2008-09 400-yard IM ^ 2008-09 Liza Marianni Three-Meter Dive 2008-09 Allison Coleman Most Outstanding Diver 2007-08 One-Meter Dive (Runner-Up) Second Place Three-Meter Dive (Runner-Up) Second Place Courtney Haney 200-yard Breaststroke ^ 2007-08 Liza Marianni One-Meter Dive Runner-Up 2006-07 Three-Meter Dive Runner Up 2006-07 *Allison Coleman Most Outstanding Diver 2005-06 One-Meter Dive 2005-06 Sarah Kearns 1650-yard Freestyle 2004-05 Ryan Smith 200-yard Backstroke 2004-05 Ryan Smith, Jacquelyn Craft, Lindsay Hansen, Kydani Dover 400-yard Medley Relay ^ 2003-04 Ryan Smith 100-yard Backstroke 2003-04 *Jacquelyn Craft 200-yard Breaststroke 2003-04 *Jacquelyn Craft 100-yard Breaststroke 2003-04 Kate Larson 100 and 200-yard Breaststroke 1999-00 Lital Kashriel 100-yard Backstroke 1997-98 *Hilliary Krug 50-yard Freestyle 1996-97 Hilliary Krug, Tara Diachenko, Jen Salamon, Tory Fleming 200-yard Medley Relay 1995-96 Jen Salamon 100-yard Butterfly 1995-96 Hilliary Krug 200-yard Backstroke 1995-96 Hilliary Krug, Tara Diachenko, Dawn Reppucci, Tory Fleming 200-yard Medley Relay 1994-95 *Jen Salamon 100-yard Butterfly 1994-95 *Dawn Reppucci 200-yard Butterfly 1994-95 *Hilliary Krug 200-yard Backstroke 1994-95 *Hilliary Krug 100-yard Backstroke 1994-95 *Hilliary Krug 200-yard Backstroke 1993-94 *Hilliary Krug 200-yard Freestyle 1993-94 Suzy Lyons 100-yard Backstroke 1987-88 * BIG EAST Champion ^ UConn Varsity Record -Note: Prior to the 1995-96 season, the All-BIG EAST team consisted of the top two finishers in each event at the BIG EAST Championships. Since 1995-96, the top three performers comprise the All-Conference squad.
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50-Yard Freestyle 100-Yard Freestyle 200-Yard Freestyle 500-Yard Freestyle 1000-Yard Freestyle 1650-Yard Freestyle 100-Yard Backstroke 200-Yard Backstroke 100-Yard Breaststroke 200-Yard Breaststroke 100-Yard Butterfly 200-Yard Butterfly 200-Yard Ind. Medley 400-Yard Ind. Medley 200-Yard Medley Relays 400-Yard Medley Relay 200-Yard Freestyle Relay 400-Yard Freestyle Relay 800-Yard Freestyle Relay One-Meter Diving Three-Meter Diving
NAME
RECORD YEAR
Kyungsoo Yoon 20.13 2012-13 Dan Freddino 44.45 1996-97 Karim Zayed 1:36.28 2009-10 Mike Lennon 4:24.88 2012-13 Mike Lennon 9:20.78 2012-13 Mike Lennon 15:30.71 2012-13 Alex Davidson 48.78 2009-10 Sawyer Franz 1:45.78 2012-13 Lachezar Shumkov 55.00 2012-13 Lachezar Shumkov 1:59.66 2012-13 Abed Kaaki 48.24 2006-07 Adrian Astiz 1:46.57 2007-08 Adrian Astiz 1:48.31 2008-09 Sawyer Franz 3:49.76 2012-13 Keith Piper, 1:29.98 2012-13 Lachezar Shumkov, Diguan Pigot, Kyungsoo Yoon, Alex Davidson 3:18.86 2008-09 Tomasz Sobek, Adrian Astiz, Jules Alexandre Kyungsoo Yoon 1:21.26 2010-11 Sean Battle, Keith Piper, Karim Zayed Sean Battle, 2:58.77 2012-13 Keith Piper, Diguan Pigot, Kyungsoo Yoon Kyungsoo Yoon 6:37.57 2009-10 Jeremy Ramshaw, Keith Piper, Karim Zayed (6) Steve Ferreira 338.60 2009-10 (11) Bruce Sweet 516.80 1975-76 (6) Steve Ferreira 367.43 2009-10 (11) Bruce Sweet 526.50 1975-76
UCONN WOMEN’S SCHOOL RECORDS EVENT
50-Yard Freestyle 100-Yard Freestyle 200-Yard Freestyle 500-Yard Freestyle 1000-Yard Freestyle 1650-Yard Freestyle 100-Yard Backstroke 200-Yard Backstroke 100-Yard Breaststroke 200-Yard Breaststroke 100-Yard Butterfly 200-Yard Butterfly 200-Yard Ind. Medley 400-Yard Ind. Medley 200-Yard Medley Relay 400-Yard Medley Relay 200-Yard Freestyle Relay 400-Yard Freestyle Relay 800-Yard Freestyle Relay One-Meter Diving Three-Meter Diving
UConn School Records / 2012-13 Team
NAME
RECORD YEAR
Chinyere Pigot 22.99 2012-13 Chinyere Pigot 50.74 2012-13 Jordan Bowen 1:48.52 2011-12 Jordan Bowen 4:45.63 2011-12 Jordan Bowen 10:01.18 2010-11 Jordan Bowen 16:35.68 2010-11 Kati Kyle 55.19 2011-12 Lisa Shelps 1:58.94 2008-09 Caitlin Gallagher 1:01.06 2011-12 Caitlin Gallagher 2:12.65 2011-12 Jordan Zarin 56.12 2007-08 Katie DeVinney 2:02.06 2006-07 Caitlin Gallagher 2:01.73 2011-12 Lisa Shelps 2:01.73 2006-07 Caitlin Gallagher 4:18.10 2008-09 Kati Kyle, 1:41.85 2011-12 Caitlin Gallagher, Chelsea Peitz, Chinyere Pigot Kati Kyle, 3:44.41 2011-12 Caitlin Gallagher, Chelsea Petiz, Jordan Bowen Nicole Frost 1:33.53 2009-10 Anna Drinka, Kate Dobler, Ye Ling Chinyere Pigot, 3:25.37 2012-13 Kate Dobler, Rachel Burke, Jordan Bowen Rachel Burke, 7:20.27 2012-13 Mary Demarrais, Kate Dobler, Jordan Bowen (6) Danielle Cecco 296.70 2011-12 (10) Melissa Kull 495.35 2002-03 (6) Danielle Cecco 333.43 2011-12 (10) Melissa Kull 508.30 2000-01
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Front Row (Left to right): Diving Coach John Bransfield, Sean Battle, Justyn Alexandre, Asher Garcia, Zach Coleman, Kati Kyle, Catherine Chang, Ben Yacano, Anthony Cortright, Chris Alvanos, Keith Piper and Head Coach Bob Goldberg. Second Row (Left to right): Trainer Wally Trisdale, Keon Songui-Samuel, Katy Munzenmaier, Hannah Perna, Chinyere Pigot, Holly Gallagher, Deanna Parsons, Tessa Pena, Michelle Kalupski, Tara O’Prey, Caitlin Cole and Manager Andy Chen. Third Row (Left to right): Assistant Coach T. J. Natal, Ryan Walsh, Emily Boyko, Caryn Smith, Wyatt Boliek, Lachezar Shumkov, Michelle Faykes, Nicole Ricci, Laura Ruttan, Jordan Drake, Caroline Finkle and Assistant Coach Janelle Atkinson-Wignall. Fourth Row (Left to right): Alexis Henry, Laura Hyland, John Brice, Amanda Craig, Luke Zalewski, Darrah Jampo, Mike Lennon, Kaitlyn Alvanos, Christine Pederson, Michael Hopkins, Madeleine Hoopes, Alexandra Butera, Margot Manning and Taryn Urbanus. Fifth Row (Left to right): Kennedy Meier, Jerry Burton, Kevin Konarski, Felix Samuels, Chris Girg, Jeff Magin, Spencer Beaulieu, James Donlevy, Jeandre Pretorius, Sawyer Franz, Jamie Lynn Brookover and Sophie Nothnagle.
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UConn Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame Women Mary Schmidt
Two-Time All-American...............................................................................1976
Sue Langenhan
All-American....................................................................................................1977
John Squires
Head Coach.............................................................................................. 1938-66
Pete McDevitt
Jen Lyons
Head Coach .........................................................................................1967-1987
Hilliary Krug
All-American....................................................................................................1958
NCAA Woman of the Year...........................................................................1993 Six-Time BIG EAST Champion........................................................1993-1997
Dawn Reppucci
BIG EAST Champion.....................................................................................1995
Steve Pinney John Trites
Four-Time BIG EAST Champion......................................................... 1980-82
Jen Salamon
Doug Williams
Deb (Rush) Bretscher
Sean Tedesco
BIG EAST Champion.....................................................................................1995 Head Diving Coach................................................................................ 1990-98
Kelly Bergkessel
Hawaiian Ironwoman Triathlete...............................................................2002
BIG EAST Champion.....................................................................................1981 BIG EAST Champion ....................................................................................1996
Dan Freddino
Melissa Kull
BIG EAST Champion.....................................................................................1997
Kate Larson
BIG EAST Champion.....................................................................................1998
NCAA National Qualifier - Springboard Diving..................................2003
P.G. Schrader
All-BIG EAST Team.........................................................................................2000 U.S. Open Qualifier........................................................................................2000 Senior National Qualifier............................................................................2000 Olympic Trials Swimmer.............................................................................2000
Barry Hoey
Cassie Novak
Ofri Brener
YMCA National Champion - 200 Backstroke.......................................2001
Ryan Smith
All-BIG EAST Team.........................................................................................2005 Senior National Qualifier and Finalist....................................................2005 NCAA Qualifier...............................................................................................2005 BIG EAST Academic All-Star.......................................................................2005
Allison Coleman
Two-Time BIG EAST Diver of the Year....................................................2006 BIG EAST Champion.....................................................................................2006 All-BIG EAST Selection.................................................................................2008 Four-Time NCAA Zone Championship Participant...........................2008
Courtney Haney
NCAA “A” Qualifier – 200 Yard Breaststroke ........................................2008 NCAA Qualifier – 100 Yard Breaststroke................................................2008
Lisa Shelps
Holder Of Nine School Records...............................................................2009 All-BIG EAST Performer...............................................................................2009 NCAA B Cut Performer................................................................................2009
Liza Marianni
Four-Time NCAA Zone Championship Qualifier................................2009 Three-Time All-BIG EAST Selection.........................................................2009
Sarah Kearns
U.S. Open Championship Qualifier.........................................................2007 All-BIG EAST Performer...............................................................................2007 UConn School Record Holder – 1,650-Yard Freestyle......................2007
CAITLIN GALLAGHER
All-BIG EAST Team.........................................................................................2012 NCAA Qualifier...............................................................................................2012
JORDAN BOWEN
UConn School Record Holder in Seven Events..................................2012 All-BIG EAST Team.........................................................................................2012 USA Swimming National Qualifier..........................................................2012 UConn Club Outstanding Athlete...........................................................2012
DANIELLE CECCO
BIG EAST Most Valuable Diver..................................................................2011 Zone Diving Champion...............................................................................2011 NCAA Qualifier........................................................................................ 2011-12 NCAA All American.......................................................................................2012 UConn School Record Holder...................................................................2012 UConn Club Outstanding Athlete...........................................................2012
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Irish National Champion ............................................................................1999 Israel National Champion...........................................................................2001 Macabiah Games Champion.....................................................................2001
Marshall Livingstone All-BIG EAST Team U.S. Open Finalist Senior National Qualifier
Dustin Rogers
Two-Time BIG EAST Champion.................................................................2004 Senior National Finalist...............................................................................2004 Olympic Trials.................................................................................................2004
Tristan Jones
Two-Time COSIDA All-American..............................................................2007 BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete Of the Year Nominee................................2007 CPIA Kinsman Award Winner....................................................................2007 U.S. Open Championships Finalist..........................................................2007 BIG EAST Finalist............................................................................................2007 Australian Olympic Trials Summer..........................................................2007
Adrian Astiz
U.S. Senior Nationals Qualifier..................................................................2009 BIG EAST Finalist............................................................................................2009 NCAA “B” Qualifier – 200-Yard Butterfly................................................2009
Steve Ferreira
NCAA Qualifier – One-meter and Three-meter Diving ..................2010 All-BIG EAST Team.........................................................................................2010 Five-time BIG EAST Finalist........................................................................2010 NCAA Zone Champion................................................................................2010
Alex Davidson
All-BIG EAST Team.........................................................................................2011 U.S. Open Championship Qualifier.........................................................2011 Canadian National Team Finalist.............................................................2011 UConn School Record Holder – 100-Yard, 200-Yard Backstroke.........2011
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he Wolff-Zackin Natatorium is home to the University of Connecticut men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs. The 39,000-square foot natatorium provides one of the finest facilities on the East Coast. Both the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams are the only varsity programs housed in the facility. The Natatorium was built in part of the university’s $28 million Sports Center Complex, which also includes the 171,000-square foot Harry A. Gampel Pavilion, home to the UConn men’s and women’s basketball and women’s volleyball programs. It features several high-tech innovations making the pool one of the fastest in the region. The facility is a 50-meter “stretch pool” that includes two moveable bulkheads, allowing the pool to assume several different configurations. The standard collegiate length of 25 yards can be used in an all-deepwater course in the Wolff-Zackin pool, featuring eight-foot wide lanes and a flow-through bulkhead. A second bulkhead provides an enclosed warm-up and warm-diving area, while also allowing for a separate diving area. The diving area includes two one-meter boards and two three-meter boards mounted on concrete. A dry board and trampoline with spotting rigs, and one and three-meter boards with rigs over the top makes for excellent training. Some of the other features of the Wolff-Zackin Natatorium include a state-of-the-art Colorado Electronic Timing System V, men’s and women’s team record boards, a videotape replay system and an underwater viewing window. In addition, there are individual coaches’ offices, men’s and women’s varsity locker rooms and visiting team locker rooms. The spectator area can accommodate 800 Husky fans. Adjacent to the Natatorium is Brundage Pool which is available to UConn coach Goldberg and his staff to enhance the Husky training program. Between the two pools, the Huskies have 18 lanes available to them for training purposes. The $14 million remodeling of Connecticut’s athletic
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Men’s Pool Records
facilities included complete renovation of Brundage Pool, extending and expanding the great facilities UConn has to offer its swimming and diving programs. The Wolff-Zackin Natatorium houses a terrific training facility for divers on the UConn team. There are two one-meter boards and two threemeter boards on shorts stands, with a spotting rig above each level. On deck, there is a dry board and a trampoline, each with a spotting rig, along with two state-of-the-art camera/Tivo systems and flat screen televisions for each side. As part of the remodeled athletic complex project, UConn swimmers have the use of a new, state-of-the-art 6,000-square foot weight room, featuring all of the latest in strength and conditioning equipment. The Huskies also have daily access to a spacious athletic training facility with the latest technology for rehabilitating athletic injuries.
Women’s Pool Records
EVENT
NAME/SCHOOL
RECORD YEAR
EVENT
NAME/SCHOOL
RECORD YEAR
50-yard Freestyle
A. Righi/Yale
20.14
2008-09
50-yard Freestyle
Chinyere Pigot/UConn
23.56
2011-12
100-yard Freestyle
A. Righi/Yale
44.30
2008-09
100-yard Freestyle
M. Kennedy/Rutgers
50.99
2004-05
200-yard Freestyle
K. Zayed/UConn
1:39.06
2010-11
200-yard Freestyle
K. Harrigan/Rutgers
1:50.25
2004-05
500-yard Freestyle
J. Zakrwewski/UConn
4:33.44
1992-93
500-yard Freestyle
M. Albrecht/Yale
4:56.33
2010-11
1000-yard Freestyle
J. Craft/Syracuse
9:20.22
1989-90
1000-yard Freestyle
L. Gallo/Notre Dame
10:04.50
1995-96
1650-yard Freestyle
A. Vann/Yale
15:36.85
1991-92
1650-yard Freestyle
C. Novak/UConn
17:10.47
2004-05
100-yard Backstroke
A. Righi/Yale
49.22
2008-09
100-yard Backstroke
C. Wetstone/Rutgers
55.85
2009-10
200-yard Backstroke
A. Davidson/UConn
1:49.05
2008-09
200-yard Backstroke
K. Harrigan/Rutgers
1:58.52
2004-05
100-yard Breastroke
T. Jones/UConn
56.02
2004-05
100-yard Breaststroke
C. Gallagher/UConn
1:03.39
2008-09
200-yard Breaststroke
L. Boral/Syracuse
2:02.26
2005-06
200-yard Breaststroke
S. Kim/Yale
2:15.05
2008-09
100-yard Butterfly
G. Bicer/Yale
49.38
2010-11
100-yard Butterfly
K. Kesses/Rutgers
56.87
2006-07
200-yard Butterfly
M. Dix/UNH
1:50.74
1992-93
200-yard Butterfly
S. Bicknell/Rutgers
2:02.99
2004-05
200-yard Individual Medley K.Webster/Seton Hall
1:51.70
2010-11
200-yard Individual Medley Caitlin Gallagher/UConn 2:04.42
2011-12
400-yard Individual Medley J. Peluso/UMass
4:01.39
1992-93
400-yard Individual Medley A. Armgarth/Villanova
4:25.62
2009-10
200-yard Medley Relay
WVU
1:31.79
2004-05
200-yard Medley Relay
Rutgers
1:45.44
2011-12
400-yard Medley Relay
UConn
3:24.65
1992-93
400-yard Medley Relay
Rutgers
3:50.09
2011-12
200-yard Freestyle Relay
UConn
1:23.42
1992-93
200-yard Freestyle Relay
Rutgers
1:36.23
2009-10
400-yard Freestyle Relay
UConn
3:02.92
2010-11
400-yard Freestyle Relay
Rutgers
3:28.20
2009-10
800-yard Freestyle Relay
UConn
6:49.46
1994-95
800-yard Freestyle Relay
Boston College
7:44.39
1994-95
One-Meter Diving
(6) Ferreira/UConn (11) Hamilton/SCSU
338.60 431.05
2007-08 1992-93
One-Meter Diving
(6) Hynes/Drexel (10) Galpin/UConn
297.65 434.00
2007-08 1995-96
Three-Meter Diving
(6) Ferreira/UConn 367.43 2008-09 (11)Dunlap/UConn 519.30 2003-04
Three-Meter Diving
(6) D. Cecco (11) Kull/UConn
333.45 508.30
2011-12 2000-01
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Event...............................................................“A”.............................................“B”
Event...............................................................“A”.............................................“B”
50 Free........................................... 19.32............................ 20.19
50 Free........................................... 21.99............................ 22.99
100 Free........................................ 42.54............................ 44.29
100 Free........................................ 47.96............................ 49.99
200 Free........................................ 1:33.58........................ 1:37.99
200 Free........................................ 1:43.91........................ 1:47.99
500 Free........................................ 4:15.29........................ 4:24.99
500 Free........................................ 4:37.01........................ 4:47.79
1650 Free...................................... 14:47.19...................... 15:30.39
1650 Free...................................... 15:58.41...................... 16:30.59
100 Fly........................................... 45.93............................ 48.29
100 Fly........................................... 51.90............................ 54.49
200 Fly........................................... 1:43.05........................ 1:47.99
200 Fly........................................... 1:54.54........................ 1:59.59
100 Back........................................ 45.87............................ 48.49
100 Back........................................ 51.97............................ 55.09
200 Back........................................ 1:41.41........................ 1:46.39
200 Back........................................ 1:52.71........................ 1:59.19
100 Breast..................................... 52.54............................ 55.39
100 Breast..................................... 59.19............................ 1:02.49
200 Breast..................................... 1:54.10........................ 1:59.79
200 Breast..................................... 2:08.29........................ 2:15.99
200 IM............................................ 1:43.38........................ 1:49.09
200 IM............................................ 1:55.72........................ 2:01.59
400 IM............................................ 3:43.48........................ 3:54.49
400 IM............................................ 4:05.44........................ 4:19.39
200 Free Relay............................ 1:18.16........................ 1:18.83
200 Free Relay............................ 1:29.65........................ 1:30.43
400 Free Relay............................ 2:53.48........................ 2:55.14
400 Free Relay............................ 3:16.84........................ 3:18.99
800 Free Relay............................ 6:24.19........................ 6:28.05
800 Free Relay............................ 7:07.31........................ 7:12.21
200 Medley Relay...................... 1:26.08........................ 1:27.14
200 Medley Relay...................... 1:38.01........................ 1:38.81
400 Medley Relay...................... 3:10.26........................ 3:12.00
400 Medley Relay...................... 3:34.65........................ 3:36.46
Event
Event
1-Meter Dive............................... 300
1-Meter Diving........................... 265
3-Meter Dive............................... 320
3-Meter Diving........................... 280
2013-14 Short Course Nationals Qualifying Times WOMEN
EVENT
MEN
LCM
SCM
SCY
SCY
SCM
LCM
26.69
26.19
23.29
50 Freestyle
20.59
22.89
23.59
57.69
56.29
50.89
100 Freestyle
45.19
49.99
51.79
2:04.59
2:01.49
1:49.69
200 Freestyle
1:39.09
1:49.89
1:53.29
4:20.79
4:12.29
4:51.99
400/500 Freestyle
4:28.89
3:52.49
4:01.09
8:54.49
8:42.99
10:01.19
800/1000 Freestyle
9:20.59
8:10.09
8:21.49
17:06.69
16:34.79
16:45.19
1500/1650 Freestyle
1:05.49
1:02.59
56.49
2:19.89
2:15.39
1:13.79
1:11.99
2:39.19 1:03.19
15:34.89
15:17.79
15:59.99
100 Backstroke
50.49
55.89
58..59
2:01.19
200 Backstroke
1:49.39
2:01.59
2:06.69
1:04.09
100 Breaststroke
56.79
1:03.19
1:05.59
2:34.89
2:18.29
200 Breaststroke
1:01.99
55.89
2:17.89
2:15.89
2:21.89
2:17.59
4:58.59 3:52.69
2:03.39
2:17.79
2:22.89
100 Butterfly
49.79
54.49
55.99
2:02.69
200 Butterfly
1:50.19
2:00.69
2:04.59
2:03.69
200 Individual Medley
1:51.39
2:03.19
2:08.19
4:52.09
4:22.99
400 Individual Medley
3:57.79
4:23.59
4:32.59
3:57.19
3:23.39
4x100 Freestyle Relay
3:00.69
3:31.09
3:29.29
8:22.19
8:38.19
7:18.99
4x200 Freestyle Relay
6:41.29
7:40.99
7:42.79
4:18.29
4:18.89
3:44.19
4x100 Medley Relay
3:16.99
3:55.79
3:50.09
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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING
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he strength and conditioning program for the University of Connecticut Division of Athletics is under the supervision of UConn Strength and Conditioning Coordinator Jerry Martin. The Strength and Conditioning staff services all 24 of Connecticut’s intercollegiate teams. UConn athletes have the use of two different weight rooms in the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion and the newly remodeled Hugh S. Greer Field House. In all, there are over 8,000 square feet of weight training facilities available for all UConn swimming and diving athletes. The weight room in the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion is a free weight facility and supplies the Husky athletes areas in which to perform their power and Olympic lifts. The facility in the Greer Field House is fitted with more free weights in which the UConn athletes can incorporate circuit training, speed training and heavy negative workouts into their total strength training program. Each program is manipulated in order to fulfill the specific needs of the individual. Specific programs are developed to monitor progress in strength, power, anaerobic conditioning and flexibility. This format provides the coaches and medical staff with an accurate athletic profile on each swimming and diving athlete.
Support Staff
COUNSELING PROGRAM FOR INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETES
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stablished in 1986, the Counseling Program for Intercollegiate Athletes (CPIA) provides comprehensive academic support to all UConn student-athletes. In her second year working with the men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs is Lindsay Darcy. Darcy recently joined the UConn staff from Manhattan College. Darcy earned a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse in 2005. She was a four-year letterwinner for the Orange field hockey team, and earned BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete selection all four years. In 2001, she earned All-America honors and at the conclusion of her final season with the Orange, Darcy was selected to the All-BIG EAST Second Team. Darcy monitors student-athlete academic performance, counsels individuals regarding major and career options, facilitates registration in courses that accommodate practice times while ensuring progress toward a degree, coordinator tutor support and assists student-athletes in the developing of learning and time management skills. The University of Connecticut swimming and diving team takes great pride in the academic and leadership accomplishments of its team members. The women’s team consistently has been recognized for academic excellence by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA). Individually, Lindsay Hansen (2004), and Kydani Dover (2005), were honored with the Kinsman Award (CPIA’s highest award recognizing academic and athletic achievement and improvement, service, leadership, perseverance, and character). Similarly, the men have captured three of the last eight Kinsman Awards, with Craig Orski winning in 2003 and Bobby Folan in 2005 and Tristan Jones in 2007. Folan was also selected by the NCAA as the sole UConn representative to its 2005 Leadership Conference.
DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS MEDICINE
T
he Department of Sports Medicine in the University of Connecticut Division of Athletics works as an integrated multidisciplinary team whose purpose is to provide the optimal, safe environment for student-athletes to train and participate in their sport. The staff takes great pride in the individual attention paid to each student-athlete. They are devoted to preventing injury, rapidly diagnosing and treating injury and maximizing athletic performance. The disciplines of athletic training, strength and conditioning, sports medicine, orthopedic sports medicine, optometry, nutrition, exercise physiology and psychology work in concert to provide comprehensive care. The team is spearheaded by Robert Howard, MA, ATC, the Head Athletic Trainer. Walter Trisdale is in his first year of handling the dayto-day training needs of the UConn men’s and women’s swimming and diving team. Physician coverage is led by Dr. Jeffrey Anderson, the Director of Sports Medicine, and Team Physician, Dr. Thomas Trojian. The Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialists for the team include: Dr. Michael Joyce of the Orthopedic Sports Specialists in Glastonbury; Dr. Robert Arciero, Dr. Thomas DeBerardino, and Dr. Augustus Mazzocca of the New England Musculoskeletal Institute at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington. The Department of Sports Medicine works closely with the Departments of Kinesiology and Nutritional Sciences on the University of Connecticut campus. This affords the student-athletes with the input of several nationally recognized exercise scientists. This cooperation also keeps the sports medicine staff at the cutting edge of developments in the fields of human performance and sports nutrition. Members of the sports medicine staff are actively engaged in research that directly benefits the care of student-athletes. The Department of Sports Medicine at the University of Connecticut plays a critical role in assuring that all UConn studentathletes have access to the best medical support and health care possible. Through patient care and ongoing research and education, the department continues to provide Husky teams a competitive edge from the medical perspective.
Community Service and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee The University of Connecticut Division of Athletics believes that the responsibilities of student-athletes reach beyond classrooms, libraries, fields and courts. Community service is an integral part of the UConn experience as Husky student-athletes contribute countless hours each year to a number of worthy causes. Much of this community service is coordinated through the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. The men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs are highly-involved in the SAAC. The 2003-04 SAAC president was Kate Jelus from the women’s team. The 2006-07 vice-president was free-styler Emily Karel. The Committee consists of representatives from each one of UConn’s intercollegiate athletic teams and in addition to community service, it promotes fellowship and camaraderie between studentathletes from different sports. The SAAC also holds an annual Talent Show for freshman student-athletes and an ice cream social at the end of each semester during the study period for final exams.
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