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2015-16

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2015-16 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving

Contents

General Information..........................................................................................1 Head Coach Bob Goldberg...........................................................................2 Diving Coach John Bransfield.........................................................................3 Assistant Coaches................................................................................................4 Men’s Season Preview.......................................................................................5 Women’s Season Preview................................................................................6 2015-16 Rosters.................................................................................................7 Student-Athlete Profiles..............................................................................8-24 2014-15 Results........................................................................................ 25-26 Connecticut Champions............................................................................ 27-28 All-Conference Selections.............................................................................. 29 UConn School Records ................................................................................. 30 Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame.......................................................... 31 Wolff-Zackin Natatorium.............................................................................. 32 Support Staff.................................................................................................... 33 2015-16 Qualifying Standards................................................................. 34 Prominent UConn Alumni......................................................................... 35-36 Close to Storrs .......................................................................................... 37-38 Amazing Facilities..................................................................................... 39-40 UConn Coaches and Staff............................................................................ 41 President Susan Herbst.................................................................................. 42 Athletic Director Warde J. Manuel............................................................. 43 Storrs Center: A New Downtown......................................................... 44-45

Credits The 2015-16 UConn Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Media Guide was produced by Candace Johnson. Editing coordinated by Luanne Dunstan. Photography by Steve Slade and Bob Stowell.

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2015-16 University of Connecticut Quick Facts Location ............................................................................................. Storrs, Conn. Founded ......................................................................................................... 1881 Enrollment ................................................................................................... 30,474 Colors .............................................................................. (PMS 289) and White Nicknames .................................................................................... Huskies, UConn Conference ............................................................................. American Athletic President .......................................................................................... 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)

2015-16 Swimming and Diving Head Coach ......................... Bob Goldberg (Springfield College, 1969) Season .............................................................................................................. 28th Men’s Record at UConn .................................................................... 178-67-0 Women’s Record at UConn ............................................................. 182-67-3 Combined Record at UConn ......................................................... 360-133-3 Head Diving Coach .................. John Bransfield (St. Francis (N.Y.), 1974) Season .............................................................................................................. 18th Assistant Coach ........ Matt Donovan (Keene State ‘98), Second Season Assistant Coach ....... Keary McClernan (Northeastern ‘13), First Season Volunteer Assistant Coach .... Tessa Pena (Connecticut ‘15), First 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............ Candace Johnson Associate Director of Athletics/Communications ............. Michael Enright Athletic Communications Secretary ................................. Christina Buccheri Communications Office ........................................................ (860) 486-3531 Communications Fax ............................................................. (860) 486-5085 Athletics Web Site ............................................................... UConnHuskies.com

October

January

16 YALE, CCSU, URI (WOMEN ONLY)........................ 12:00 P.M. 17 ALUMNI HOMECOMING MEET............................. 12:00 P.M. 24 VILLANOVA............................................................12:00 P.M. 31 at Brown (Providence, R.I.)................................................12:00 P.M.

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at Copa Coqui (San Juan, Puerto Rico).............................. All Day at Seton Hall (South Orange, N.J.)....................................1:00 P.M. DARTMOUTH...................................................................................TBA

February

November

6 HUSKY OPEN....................................................................10:00 A.M. 17-20 at American Athletic Champ. (Houston, Texas)................. All Day

7 UMASS (DIVING ONLY)........................................... 1:00 P.M. 13-14 vs. Pennsylvania, Princeton (State College, Pa.)...................... TBA 20-22 at Bison Invitational (Lewisburg, Pa.).................................... All Day

7-9 at NCAA Zone Diving Champ. (Annapolis, Md.)............. All Day 17-19 at NCAA Women’s Championships (Atlanta, Ga.).......... All Day 24-26 at NCAA Men’s Championships (Atlanta, Ga.)................ All Day

December 4-5

vs. Rutgers, Yale, Boston Univ. (Piscataway, N.J.)..................... TBA

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March

Home Meets in CAPS • All Home Meets At The Wolff-Zackin Natatorium • All Dates and Times (Eastern) are Subject to Change

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Head Coach Bob Goldberg

28th Season • Record: 360-133-3 (Men and Women Combined) Head coach Bob Goldberg has logged many miles walking the 50-meter pool decks of the Wolff-Zackin Natatorium. Entering his 28th season, the long-time coach of the Huskies is one of three head coaches in Storrs since 1937. Coach John Squires was the first full-time coach in the program, succeeded by Pete McDevitt. In 1988, coach Goldberg took over for the retired coach McDevitt and has held the reigns since. “It is an honor that I have never taken for granted to be in this position. I have always had a great deal of respect for coach Squires, who was a legend when I was a college student in the area, and coach McDevitt, who ran a high quality program that I watched from afar as I began my coaching career. To be the present coach continuing their past history has been something I am constantly proud of.” – comments Goldberg. A second milestone for the coach is seeing the Wolff-Zackin Natatorium enter its 25th season. “This pool has held up remarkably well throughout the years. Most people are shocked when they walk in the building only to find out the real age of the facility! There are so many great memories here from meets to practices and swimmers to coaches who have been here. To me, this building is full of the echoes of its history!” However, the time that has passed has not diminished coach Goldberg’s commitment to the program. The pursuit of excellence on a daily basis has never been stronger or worked towards with greater effort than it is now. Coach Goldberg says, “If I felt that I could not do the job with the energy I believe it deserves, I would walk away tomorrow. But every day I see the success of our past and current swimmers, and the potential success our future swimmers have in the three areas that I feel are important, and I am energized, impressed and motivated by their promise and accomplishments! They represent all the good thing I believe in that athletics does.” The first area the coach emphasizes is the academic side of the college experience. UConn Swimmers have had remarkable success in the classroom, being recognized by the CSCAA every year for the performances of women’s swimmers and most years for the men. “Ranked as the 19th-best public university nationally, UConn is a highly competitive institution. The consistent level of performance of our kids while in the classroom and then in their success in the working world with their UConn preparation is amazing!” The commitment to athletics comes second. UConn’s swimmers and divers train year-round to find their ultimate level of success. “Not everyone can be an Olympic champion, but everyone can train like they want to be an Olympic champion! When you have that level of commitment, kids can achieve so much, and it is so much fun to see them achieve that success and be part of the process.” The third and final piece of the process is the social development and maturation of each swimmer. “To see the changes our kids go through from the initial recruiting process while they are still in high school, through their college years and then well into adulthood is an amazing gift and something that I truly enjoy watching happen every year.” Success has consistently been a corner stone of the UConn program. New England, Big East, ECAC and American Athletic Conference individual champions have consistently been a regular part of the program. Four New England team championships, four ECAC team championships and consistent team finishes in the top half of all the conferences years is also the ‘norm’ for the Huskies.

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Individually, there are numerous NCAA B cuts along with selected swimmers with NCAA qualifying swims. Internationally, there has also been success. National champions from Ireland, Israel, Bulgaria, Norway and Suriname have made their mark at UConn. Impressively, Olympians from Suriname and Saudi Arabia have also worn UConn caps. Finally, coach Goldberg’s overall dual meet record is an indication of his commitment to excellence. It stands at 360 wins, 133 losses and 3 ties heading into the 2015-16 season. Beyond school, swimming and social lives, the UConn swimmers do more as part of the coach’s philosophy. Swimmers participate in events such as the Swim Across America fund raiser for breast cancer research, volunteering as mentors to read to elementary school students from the area and helping Christmas charities are among some of the causes the team has participated in over the years. On campus, swimmers are always active in the SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Council) that promotes many causes across campus and often can be seen volunteering for many events. Coach Goldberg is a 1969 graduate of Springfield College with a Masters in Biomechanics from Penn State. He began his college coaching career at Penn State where for 15 seasons he coached the divers to success, led by two-time Olympian Mary Ellen Clark. He was also a tenured assistant professor teaching in the Kinesiology Department. He spent three years as an administrator and faculty member at North Carolina State University, closely involved in the construction of their swimming facility. Returning to his roots in New England, coach Goldberg is the Director of Aquatics as well as the head coach at UConn. He is married to Alyce and they have three married children and six wonderful grandchildren. “I have been so fortunate to have spent my entire professional life working in a swimming pool surrounded by great young men and women pursuing their passion for sport. It would be an understatement to say that I have been blessed!”, Goldberg said.

Coach Goldberg led the women’s swimming team to a 5-1 record in dual meets last season.

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Head Diving Coach John Bransfield 18th Season

University of Connecticut diving coach John Bransfield wrapped up his 17th season at UConn this past spring, leading the Huskies to a highly successful 2014-15 campaign. Both diving programs helped the Huskies finish with winning records during the dual meet season this past year, and multiple UConn divers earned conference honors along the way. Junior John Brice was tabbed the American Athletic Male Diver of the Week twice last season, while junior Taryn Urbanus and Alexandra Butera each grabbed Female Diver of the Week honors once throughout the dual meet portion of the year. Urbanus, a 2014 All-Conference selection, broke through this past season, as she became the first Husky diver to qualify for the NCAA Championships since Danielle Cecco in 2013. The Quincy, Mass. native competed in both the 1 and 3-meter events at the NCAA’s after finishing it the top-three in both at the Zone A Meet this past March. Urbanus was one of five Huskies in action at the Zone Meet, and Connecticut made program history at the event when four UConn divers reached the finals of the 3-meter. At the 2015 American Athletic Championships, both Urbanus and Brice earned a spot on the All-Conference Team. Brice finished second in the 1 and 3-meter events at the Conference Meet, while Urbanus placed second in the 1-meter and third in the 3-meter. She was tabbed UConn’s Outstanding Diver of the Year at the team banquet following the 2014-15 season, and Urbanus will enter her final season in Storrs with hopes of contending at the 2016 NCAA Championships. Developing champions is not something new to Bransfield, the 2012 Big East Women’s Diving Coach of the Year. In his 38 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 NCAAs, followed by All-American Danielle Cecco (‘13), who competed at the National Championships three straight years, in `11, `12 and `13. With a background which extends beyond the collegiate realm of diving, Bransfield enjoyed many years of success with U.S. Diving as a Junior Olympic coach. He was been recognized by the National Governing body twice in that phase of his career with stipends to work with two U.S Olympic Coaches. Bransfield has considerable experience in the sport away from 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 coaching 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 coaching at Springfield College. Bransfield and his wife, Ginny, have four sons, and presently reside in Storrs.

Coach Bransfield’s guidance helped senior Taryn Urbanus qualify for the NCAA Zone Diving Championships last season.

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Matt Donovan

Assistant Swimming Coach Assistant coach Matt Donovan begins his second season with the Huskies after being hired during the 2014-15 season.

team championship with the University of California, Berkeley in 2009. Donovan jumped to the college ranks in 2004 as an assistant coach for Rutgers University (RU), where he was supervised by four-time Big East Coach of the Year

The Huskies enjoyed a highly successful campaign

Chuck Warner, and again coached Madison Kennedy her freshman year. He took

in Donovan’s first season in Storrs, earning 18 All-

on many roles while with the Scarlet Knights, including supervising team practices,

Conference selections. Two swimmers, Chinyere Pigot

recruiting and running workouts for the RU summer camps.

and Jeff Magin, both achieved American Athletic Swimmer of the Week honors

In May of 2000, Donovan was named the head swim coach of the Somerset

during the year. Connecticut hoisted the championship trophy for the first time ever in

Valley YMCA (SVY) Swim Team. He spent 15 years with the team, overseeing the

Puerto Rico by posting the top combined score at the 2015 Copa Coqui Invitational

growth of the program from 46 swimmers to well over 500 participants when he

last January.

left in August of 2014 to pursue new coaching opportunities. Coach Donovan saw

Donovan, who has extensive coaching experience at both the collegiate and

great success while with Somerset Valley, leading the team to the New Jersey State

club level, joined the Connecticut swimming and diving program as an assistant coach

Championship in 2006, and every year from 2010 to 2014. He was tabbed as the

in the fall of 2014. The former Keene State College (KSC) swimmer was a two-time

New Jersey All-Star team coach in 2003 and 2004.

captain of the squad, qualified for the conference championship each season, made

On the national level, he was awarded the 2013 YMCA National Coach of

ECAC’s twice and helped break multiple team relay records. He received his bach-

the Meet honor for the Long Course Championships held in Atlanta, Georgia. He

elor’s degree in Social Sciences from KSC and went on to earn a master’s in Education

has coached two National Camps (2010, 2011) at the Olympic Training Center in

from the University of Phoenix in 2004.

Colorado Springs and assisted the USA Zone Select Camp in Baltimore in 2012.

After graduating, Donovan served as an assistant coach of the boys’ and girls’

His SVY teams have been honored four times by the USA Club Excellence program

swim teams at Farmington High School (FHS) in Connecticut. He helped lead the

bronze (2010) and silver (2012, 2013, 2014). Due to his success in team develop-

school to four Nutmeg Conference team championships from 1998-2000. During his

ment, USA Swimming had him as a guest presenter for their webinar series on that

coaching tenure at FHS, seven swimmers earned All-State honors. Additionally, he was

topic that can be found on usaswimming.org.

the head age group coach at Wheeler YMCA (Plainville, Conn.), where he produced several talents, including Madison Kennedy (Avon, Conn.) who has represented Team

The Bristol, Conn. native is excited and proud to be on deck representing his home state.

USA consistently since 2009 and won six international medals and topped the NCAA

Keary McClernan Assistant Swimming Coach

Keary McClernan joined UConn’s swimming and diving program in October of the 2015-2016 season. McClernan has a strong history of involvement with the sport, coaching at the club level with the Raleigh Swimming Association from 2007-2010. During this time she also focused on individual development, privately coaching dozens of athletes in one-on-one technical sessions. The former Northeastern University swimmer earned a varsity letter in all four of her years with the Huskies and qualified for the Conference Championship each season. In her final season, she posted a NCAA ‘B’ qualifying time in the 200-meter breaststroke. McClernan graduated cum laud with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, focusing on management, marketing and international affairs.

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Tessa Pena

Volunteer Assistant Coach Tessa Pena joined UConn’s swimming and diving program in October of the 2015-16 season. Pena graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. A two-year member of the women’s swimming team, Pena competed in multiple events at the 2015 Conference Championship, including the 400-yard IM and 200-yard butterfly. She transferred from Queens University of Charlotte, where she received All-American honors, competed at the NCAA Division II Championships and was named team MVP as a freshman.

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Men’s Preview University of Connecticut

2015-16 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving years’ worth of experience should be major players for the The men’s team at UConn has a long history of success in Huskies. Kyle Kimura can be a force in the mid-distance freeall the area that coach Goldberg emphasizes. Two swimmers style and fly events. Pat Kavanaugh can have major effect in the who have recently graduated demonstrated that. Sawyer Franz distance lane and has skills in the fly and IM. Connecticut native was a conference champion with NCAA B cuts and served as a Brandon Cole should emerge as one of the best swimmers at leader and president of SAAC (Student Athletic Advisory Council). UConn. His breaststroke and IM can be big point scorers at the He was also recognized as the American Athletic Conference conference meet. Walker Hill is one of the best swimmers in pracScholar Athlete of the Year. His teammate, Lach Shumkov excelled tice at UConn on a daily basis and needs to transfer that level of throughout his career as a computer science major and is an swimming to his races. Two solid breaststrokers round out this class. international level breaststroker. The Bulgarian national champion Greg Dzipoa had a great summer of racing with solid times and many times over also competed in the World Championships Vince Camin has great racing instincts. this past summer. Despite facing a very difficult and challenging schedule just as the women are, this year’s edition of the Husky The freshman class will have a lot of say in the team’s success team should carry on that tradition of excellence in the hands of this year. Connecticut native Matt Degenais has the times from an outstanding senior class. high school that can make him a force in the conference meet and coach Goldberg feels that the potential he has is far beyond Captain Jeff Magin has shown great improvement throughthat. Trying to replace Shumkov in the UConn lineup is hard, but out his career being named to the All-Conference Team in four Mark Hunter has the times and skills to do that. The South African events last season. He is the team’s leading backstroker, but is native shows a lot of potential and a résumé to back that up. Two also a quality sprint flier and freestyler. Mike Lennon has been unknown factors for coach Goldberg will be Anthony Dell’Isola ‘Mr. Distance’ for the Huskies for three years and shows no signs and Alan Li. Both have solid times coming to UConn but have shown of slowing down. His freestyle finishes are legendary and he has potential beyond their reported times. Andrew Proper (breastchampionship potential in the fly and IM as well. Ryan Walsh has stroke), Gunnar Van gent (backstroke) and Jeff Tung (backstroke) one of the best fly strokes on the team and has improved throughall have times that can score in the championship heats at the out his career. He looks to lock down his spot on the medley relays conference level and will be critical in the Huskies efforts to win. this year. Finally, Greg Baliko is one of the most versatile swimmers Finally, Luke Martin will be looked towards to team up with James UConn has ever had and holds the team record in the 200 IM. Donlevy to give the Huskies great sprinting. He broke the two minute barrier in his breaststroke last year and looks to lower that time and challenge the school record. The diving program had a banner year in 2014-15 as the men’s team set standards in almost every way. Coach Bransfield’s The juniors are led by Chris Girg. The native of Germany has divers completed the dual meet season undefeated. Seven Divers been a leader in the pool since his arrival and has a conference competed at the American Athletic Conference Championships championship to his name. He has the skills to challenge for an between the men’s and women’s teams, all making the finals in NCAA bid. For the Huskies to shine, James Donlevy will have to at least one event. Of the five divers that competed in the NCAA be at his best. He has to potential to win the sprint events in the Zone Championship, each once again made the finals. conference outing and is training hard to be a leader in the sprint group. Kevin Konarski and Dan Krentsa will hold down the midThe 2015-16 campaign promises to build on those successes, distance freestyle lanes. It is important that they excel in the 100, as the diving program returns every member for last year’s squad. 200 and 500 freestyle events. The final member of this class is Led by senior captains Taryn Urbanus and John Brice, the team is Keon Songui Samuels, who has yet to show his full potential. He has in the trenches working hard to refine fundamentals in order to outstanding speed in the short freestyle and backstroke. improve the dive lists for a competitive outing. While both seniors made the All-Conference Team last year, they are joined by a The sophomores are a very talented class, who with their handful of juniors and sophomores that are pushing them, with the potential to win several events themselves. Monica Marcello and Dan Kinney, of Middletown, Conn. in particular are making tremendous strides in their capacity to take cues and put them in action. The chemistry of the team is very tight and competition between classes is welcome. The competitive schedule is as good as it has been in over 10 years, with the team looking to demonstrate the poise and desire to use these contests as worthy objectives to further their development. Coach Bransfield expects a fun, gritty and exciting season with continued success. Coach Goldberg feels that even with the graduation of several great swimmers, the 2015-16 team may be the best balanced and most overall talented team UConn has had. “We have always been an underfunded men’s team full of overachievers and this year’s group is no exception. I am constantly amazed at the teamwork, spirit, accomplishments and goals of UConn men’s swimming and so proud of what they have accomplished!” - Goldberg UConn junior Chris Girg holds the school record in 500 freestyle and 800 freestyle relay events.

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Women’s Preview University of Connecticut

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Junior sprint freestyler Tara O’Prey set the school record in the 100 fly last season.

The UConn women are coming off a strong second-place finish at the 2015 American Athletic Conference Championships. While they clearly feel good about ending the year with a strong 5-1 record, setting several school records at the mid-season meet at Louisville, 15 All-Conference swimmers from the 2015 championships, several NCAA ‘B’ cuts and one diver advancing to the NCAA Zone Championships, they realize that this was just one chapter in UConn’s swimming books and the next chapter is yet to be written. With all but four women returning and a stellar class of six recruits, the swimmers, divers, coaches and entire program are excited to see what this season can bring. In that light, coach Goldberg has scheduled the most difficult slate of meets that the Huskies has ever faced. “Regardless of the outcome of our in-season meets, we will have been challenged by the best. When we show up at the conference meet in February, we will be battle tested. No one we will see in Houston in February will be better than the competition we will swim against all year. That was my goal in scheduling this year.” - Goldberg The team is led by six able seniors who have spent long hours with the program. Captain Caitlin Cole has spent the last year improving and will be an important part of the distance lane. Fellow captain Emily Boyko adds considerable strength to an already strong stroke lane with her fly. Tri-captain Kennedy Meier can fill many spots but has enormous potential to score in her 200 backstroke. “These three swimmers serve as incredibly strong role models to our younger women. They are team captains, study group leaders and mentors, outstanding students and topflight young women. We are fortunate to have them serve as our team leaders,” says Goldberg. However, senior class does not end there. Two of the consistently best swimmers at UConn are part of this group. Laura Hyland and Laura Ruttan may be from different continents, but they are joined together by being the two premiere breaststrokers. While they battle each other in the pool every day and in every set, they are roommates and best friends out of the pool. The final member of this group is Taryn Urbanus, an outstanding diver who is a conference champion as well as an NCAA qualifier. The junior class is enormous. It is difficult to try and describe this group but it is clear that their strength is in their number of very high quality swimmers. Margot Manning may be one of the key swimmers for the team heading into the season. She had an outstanding year in 2015 and has the experience to be a leader in the sprint freestyles. She will be needed to take the open spots left with the graduation of Chin Pigot. Christine Pedersen is another very important swimmer for the Huskies. Dominant in the water with several Norwegian national championships to her name and a great deal of success for the Huskies, Christine can also be a leader with her attitude towards excellence. “Christine not only talks about being the best, she walks the walk,” says coach. Another swimmer who ‘walks the walk’ is fast emerging flier Sophie Nothnagle. “Sophie came as a last minute walk-on to our program and we had no idea of what we had gotten,” Goldberg said. After a solid freshmen

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season, Nothnagle set the varsity record in the 200 fly as well as earning spots on several of UConn’s relays. There does not appear to be a limit to how far Sophie can go. Adding to the junior class wealth is backstroker Jaimie Lynn Brookover. She surprised everyone with her second-place finish in the 100 backstroke at the conference meet, earning her a spot on the record-setting medley relay. This was surprising because coach Goldberg feels that the 200 is clearly her best event and that opens up a world of expectations for this swimmer. Shelley Faykes is strong and healthy heading into the season and she along with coach Donovan can spend the year getting ready for the distance events at the conference meet. She has a second and third-place finisher in her mile and has sights set on the top step. Caroline Finkle joins Nothnagle as a butterflier with a great upside. “Caroline has not yet swum her best race and I feel she can easily be under the two minute mark this yea,” says Goldberg. Maddie Hoopes has been just on the edge of a breakthrough and this can be her year. She is a strong and powerful swimmer who has to be trained properly, and if so will swim very fast. Rachel Mulligan is a member of this group and looks to establish herself. Last year was filled with injuries and a slow start after transferring in to UConn but this season should be better. Nicole Ricci is another talented backstroker who is finding her niche. “We have to find a place for Nicole and with her we are a better team,” Goldberg mentioned. Also adding to the wealth if backstrokers is Sam Park. Darrah Jampo has ability in several events and can help the Huskies. The remaining three juniors are sprinters and are so vital to the success of this group. Tara O’Prey set the varsity record in the 100 fly and is a quality sprint freestyler. Jordan Drake can swim a number of sprint frees along with fly and breaststroke and is a valuable member of the group. Finally is Dede Parsons, someone who coach Goldberg feels has the ability to swim much faster if given the right tools. The sophomores are a solid class. Emilia Weihenig is maturing into a very good swimmer who can challenge for a spot in the competitive backstroke events. Sara Nestrowitz had some great distance swims last season and with a year’s worth of experience should become a factor in the conference. Sophie King had a very good season as a relative newcomer to the sport and will look to improve her fly this year. Christina Cirillo has skills in just about every stroke and could find an important spot in the IM events. Emily Caplis swam her best breaststroke times last year and looks to continue to improve. Emily Parillo has solid fly and IM times and hopes to move into the starting group. Finally, Sammi Bassman has the ability to become a star for the Huskies. She has room for continued improvement in her breaststroke events and will be important to the Huskies. Freshmen are always interesting to evaluate in a program, but this class for the Huskies has a great deal of promise. Jackie Van Lew brings a great résumé from New Jersey to the Huskies and has the potential to offset the loss of Kate Munzenmaier last season to graduation. Her freestyle is strong and impressive and she adds skill in most all events. Alex McPherson is a fast emerging distance swimmer who can certainly make an impact for the Huskies. She had a great senior season and looks to continue. Julie Hu has breaststroke times that are in the top-eight from the conference meet last year and will be an impact swimmer. Maddy Blair and Danielle Bordes are both high quality freestylers with times that scored at the conference meet and make the competition for UConn relays intense. Their continued improvement is a key for the Huskies. Finally, Annika Grewel comes to UConn with most impressive times and has the skills to challenge for a conference championships and NCAA berth. “While only six swimmers, this is a blue chip level class that will be heard from.” - Goldberg UConn’s diving program had a banner year last season, reaching high marks in several areas. The women’s divers were undefeated in the dual meet seasons, a program first. Every diver entered in the American Athletic Conference Championships made the finals on at least one board, and the same results were attained at the NCAA Zone Championships three weeks later. Taryn Urbanus qualified for the NCAA National Championships, bringing UConn diving back to the NCAA’s for the fifth time in six years. The 2015-16 campaign promises to build on those successes, as the diving program returns every member for last year’s squad. Led by senior captains Taryn Urbanus and John Brice, the team is in the trenches working hard to refine fundamentals in order to improve the dive lists for a competitive outing. While both seniors made the All-Conference Team last year, they are joined by a handful of juniors and sophomores that are pushing them, with the potential to win several events themselves. Monica Marcello and Dan Kinney, of Middletown, Conn. in particular are making tremendous strides in their capacity to take cues and put them in action. The chemistry of the team is very tight and competition between classes is welcome. The competitive schedule is as good as it has been in over 10 years, with the team looking to demonstrate the poise and desire to use these contests as worthy objectives to further their development. Coach Bransfield expects a fun, gritty and exciting season with continued success. “This is a large, talented, deep, academically strong and impressive group of young ladies in so many ways. I am motivated by their abilities every day and love to watch them develop into a powerful group. With strong leadership, dedicated efforts and hopefully staying healthy all year they can accomplish all of things they set out to do and write some history for the Huskies.” - Goldberg

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Men’s Roster Name

Jeffrey Aselin Greg Baliko Spencer Beaulieu John Brice Vincent Camin Brandon Cole Matthew Dagenais Anthony Dell’Isola James Donlevy Greg Dziopa Chris Girg Walker Hill Mark Hunter Patrick Kavanaugh Kyle Kimura Daniel Kinney Kevin Konarski Daniel Krentsa Mike Lennon Alan Li Jeff Magin Luke Martin Andrew Proper Keon Songui-Samuel Jeffrey Tung Gunnar Van Gent Ryan Walsh

Women’s Roster Name

Sammi Bassman Madeline Blair Danielle Bordes Emily Boyko Jaimie Lynn Brookover Alexandra Butera Emily Caplis Christina Cirillo Caitlin Cole Amanda Craig Jordan Drake Michelle Faykes Caroline Finkle Annika Grewal Madeleine Hoopes Julie Hu Laura Hyland Darrah Jampo Michelle Kalupski Sophia King Margot Manning Monica Marcello Alex McPherson Kennedy Meier Rachel Mulligan Sara Nestrowitz Sophie Nothnagle Tara O’Prey Emily Parillo Samantha Park Deanna Parsons Christine Pedersen Nicole Ricci Laura Ruttan Taryn Urbanus Jackie Van Lew Emilia Weihenig

Men’s Captains Year SO SR JR SR SO SO FR FR JR SO JR SO FR SO SO SO JR SO SR FR SR FR FR JR FR FR SR

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Events Hometown Diving Breaststroke/IM Diving Diving Breaststroke Breaststroke/IM Breaststroke/IM Freestyle Sprint Breaststroke Butterfly Backstroke/IM Breaststroke/IM Butterfly/Freestyle Butterfly/Freestyle Diving Freestyle Sprint Freestyle Freestyle Breaststroke/IM Backstroke Sprint Freestyle Breaststroke Sprint Freestyle Backstroke Backstroke Butterfly/Freestyle

Riverside, Conn. Fanwood, N.J. Portland, Conn. Bala Cynwood, Pa. Andover, Mass. Trumbull, Conn. Middletown, Conn. Norwalk, Conn. Lake Grove, N.Y. Rocky Hill, Conn. Burbach, Germany Jacksonville, Fla. Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Frederick, Md. Tampa, Fla. Middletown, Conn. Lindenhurst, N.Y. Brookfield, Conn. Williston Park, N.Y. Jackson Heights, N.Y. Brookfield, Conn. Richmond, Va. Gainseville, Va. Dorchester, Mass. Reno, Nev. Stevenson Ranch, Calif. Monroe, N.Y.

Greg Baliko

Jeff Magin

John Brice

Women’s Captains

Events Hometown Breaststroke Sprint Freestyle Sprint Freestyle Butterfly Backstroke Diving Breaststroke Backstroke Distance Freestyle Diving Breaststroke/IM/Sprint Distance Freestyle Butterfly Backstroke/Freestyle Sprint/Butterfly Breaststroke Breaststroke Butterfly/Freestyle Diving Freestyle/Butterfly Freestyle Diving Freestyle Backstroke Distance Freestyle Butterfly Sprint Freestyle Butterfly/IM Backstroke Freestyle/IM Backstroke Backstroke Breaststroke Diving Backstroke/Freestyle Backstroke

Austin, Texas Bethlehem, Pa. Alpharetta, Ga. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Cherry Hill, N.J. Havertown, Pa. Chillicothe, Ill. Kinnelon, N.J. Trumbull, Conn. Woodbridge, Conn. Marietta, Ga. Cherry Hill, N.J. Johns Creek, Ga. Oakville, Ontario Greensburg, Pa. Wilton, Conn. Southport, England West Chester, Pa. Chicago, Ill. Chesterfield, Va. Frederick, Md. Middletown, Conn. Ann Arbor, Mich. Winnipeg, Manitoba Raleigh, N.C. Washington Township, N.J. Victor, N.Y. Ridley Park, Pa. Phillipston, Mass. Washington Crossing, Pa. Ellicott City, Md. Vinterbro, Norway Forest Hill, Md. Stittsville, Ontario Quincy, Mass. Tinton Falls, N.J. Upper Saddle River, N.J.

Kennedy Meier

Caitlin Cole

Taryn Urbanus

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Student-Athlete Bios University of Connecticut

2015-16 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving

Jeff Aselin

Sophomore Diving

Riverside, Conn. High Dive Champions

Achievements: Competed all four years at Greenwich High School, where he set multiple diving records… Earned All-State and All-America honors twice and was named his school’s Diver of the Year in 2012… Tabbed as the Most Improved Diver in 2011 and recipient of the Scott Finneran Memorial Diving Award… Helped Greenwich win the State Championship three times… Named to his school’s academic Honor Roll. Personal: Born Sept. 6, 1996… Son of Shawn and Susan Aselin… Has one brother, Shawn (21), and one sister, Jessica (14)… Management and engineering for manufacturing major. Why UConn: “I came here because it is a great institute in both academics and athletics.”

Greg Baliko

Senior Captain Breaststroke/IM

Fanwood, N.J. Fanwood Scotch Plains

At UConn: Earned All-Conference honors as a junior after setting a school record (1:48.14) in the 200yard IM... Will enter his senior season as one of the team leaders following three great years at UConn... Made phenomenal progress as a sophomore in his breaststroke and IM events. Achievements: Junior National Qualifier, Top 10 finisher at YMCA Nationals, high school team State Champions, two time USA Scholastic All-American. Personal: Born Feb. 27, 1994....son to Beth and John Baliko....Allied health sciences major. Why UConn: “The positive team atmosphere, friendly team members and serious attitude towards both swimming and academics.”

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Spencer Beaulieu

Junior Diving

Portland, Conn. NoCo Diving

At UConn: Placed in the A-Finals of the 3-meter final at the Conference Meet as a sophomore, finishing seventh with a score of 280.60... Also posted the ninth-highest score (260.75) in the 1-meter event at the American Athletic Championships... Was one of the hardest working freshman ever in his first year at UConn... Is someone who has plenty of courage to make all the dives. Achievements: Finished fourth at the Southern Connecticut Conference Championships...Was 6th at the LL Championships and 10th at the State Opens. Personal: Born Feb. 21, 1995...Son of John and Annamarie Beaulieu...Has two brothers, Tyler (16) and Jonathan (20), and one sister, Christina (12)...Pre-kinesiology major. Why UConn: “The people I met here when I visited made me feel like family and the coach made me feel like I could take my diving to the next level.”

John Brice

Senior Captain Diving Bala Cynwood, Pa.

At UConn: Boasted a tremendous showing at the Conference Meet in his junior season, finishing second in both the 1 and 3-meter finals... Qualified for the NCAA Zone A Diving Meet this past year... Had a solid sophomomre campain after turning in a highly successful freshman year (All-Big East) despite having to deal with injuries... Has an extensive junior background... One of the more talented divers that has come to UConn. Achievements: 11th on 3m at Junior East Nationals, 4th at PIAA State Championship Personal: Born April 27, 1994...Son of Tom and Pamela Brice....Communication major. Why UConn: “I came here because of the combined academic and sports reputation of the school.”

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Vincent Camin

Sophomore Breaststroke

Andover, Mass. North Andover Hurricanes

At UConn: Came along throughout his freshman campaign… Posted his best times of the year towards the end of the season… Will look to get stronger in the offseason. Achievements: Competed all four years at Andover High, where he helped his school earn the 2012 and 2013 Merrimack Valley Conference Championships... Was a team captain of his swim and dive team. Personal: Born Jan. 26, 1996... Son of Antoine and Naoko Camin... Has one brother, Stan (20), and one sister, Ines (6)... Environmental science major.

Brandon Cole

Sophomore Breaststroke/IM Trumbull, Conn. Wilton Y Wahoos

At UConn: Named UConn’s Freshman of the Year following a really solid season in his IM and breaststroke events… Scored at the Conference Meet, tallying his best times of the season at the event… Will make a bigger impact as a sophomore once he gets a little more experience. Achievements: Earned a varsity letter each year at Fairfield Prep... Named to the All-State Team four times and was a three-time All-American... Captained his team while at Fairfield and finished in the top five nationally in the 200 and 400

Matthew Dagenais

Freshman Breaststroke/IM Middletown, Conn.

Achievements: Lettered one year at Middletown H.S...Named captain of the team...Received AllState, All-Conference and All-America honors...Eighttime state champion...Qualified for the Winter Junior Nationals...Tabbed as Freshman of the Year in cross country. Personal: Born April 29, 1997...Son of Russell and Theresa Dagenais...Has one brother named Nicholas (26) and a sister named Alexandra (23)...Civil engineering major.

Anthony Dell’Isola

Freshman Freestyle

Norwalk, Conn.

Achievements: Competed four years at Norwalk H.S...Received All-FCIAC, All-Area and All-State recognition...Was a two-year captain...Holds the school record in the 200 and 500-meter freestyle...Helped his team to the FCIAC championship title. Personal: Born May 15, 1997...Son of Mark and Linda Dell’Isola...Has one sister named Lindsey (16)... Undecided major.

freestyle relay. Personal: Born Sept. 27, 1995... Son of William and Margaret Cole... Has two sisters, Caitlin (20) and Tara (30), and one brother, William Jr. (27)... Exploratory major.

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University of Connecticut Student-Athlete Bios

2015-16 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving

James Donlevy

Junior Sprint

Lake Grove, N.Y. Sachem Swim

At UConn: Will enter his junior season as UConn’s top sprinter... He will be the key guy at the end of all the relays, and he’ll look to be a factor in the 1500-yard freestyle... Possesses a lot of talent and has become a terrific asset... Named to the All-Conference Team as a freshman... The 50-yard freestyle is his best event, and he can contend in the final of it at the American Athletic Conference Swimming and Diving Championships. Achievements: Earned All-American honors at Sachem... Holds several school records... Is the county record holder in the 50-meter... Was a captain and MVP of high school team. Personal: Born July 5, 1995... Son of Jim and Jill Donlevy... Has two brothers, Kevin (28) and Gerry (25), and one sister, Meg (25)... Computer science major.

Greg Dziopa

Sophomore Breaststroke

Rocky Hill, Conn. SoNoCo

Chris Girg

Sophomore Butterfly Burbach, Germany Wilnsdorf At UConn: Named to the 2014-15 All-Conference team after finishing in the top three in the 200 and 500-yard freestyle races at the Conference Meet… Backed up his impressive freshman season with a successful sophomore campaign… Still carries a great deal of potential and should continue to improve in his junior season... Had a great freshman campaign for the Huskies, setting a school record in the 500-yard freestyle in the first meet of the season... Earned All-Conference honors after winning the 500-yard freestyle final at the American Athletic Conference Swimming and Diving Championships... Made NCAA B Cut times and barely missed qualifying for the NCAA Championships. Personal: Born July 9, 1995... Son of Michael and Meike Girg... Has one sister named Sophia (15)... Computer Science Major.

Chris Walker Girg Hill

Sophomore Sophomore Butterfly Backstroke/IM

Burbach, Germany Jacksonville, Fla. Wilnsdorf Bolles School Sharks

At UConn: Has shown tremendous potential in the

At UConn: Has shown flashes of great potential in

breaststroke events… Will look to be even more compet-

the backstroke events during his freshman season…

itive in those races after gaining a little more strength.

Will make more of an impact next season once he

Achievements: Swam for the SoNoCo Swim Club and

adjusts more to the college level.

Rocky Hill High School, participating in breaststroke and IM events... Named a CT Scholar Athlete and is a high school record holder. Personal: Born Oct. 28, 1996... Son of Maciej and

Achievements: Swam for five years at The Bolles School... Tabbed as a Scholastic All-American... Was part of five state championship teams and three

Dorothy Dziopa... Has one sister, Jennifer (25)... Chemical

national championship teams.

engineering major.

Personal: Born Sept. 18, 1995... Son of Michael and Jayne Hill... Has one brother, Grant (16)... Physiology and neurobiology major.

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University of Connecticut Student-Athlete Bios

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Mark Hunter

Freshman Breaststroke/IM Pietermaritzaburg, South Africa

Achievements: Competed at Athlone Primary School and Maritzburg College...Member of the South African National Team. Personal: Born March 19, 1996...Son of Murray and Desiree Hunter...Has one sister...Economics major.

Patrick Kavanaugh

Sophomore Butterfly/Freestyle Frederick, Md. Rockville Montgomery

At UConn: Posted a great freshman year, recording his best times of the season at the Conference Meetâ&#x20AC;Ś Can be really strong in the butterfly and IM events moving forward. Achievements: Swam for two years at Urbana High School, earning All-State honors twice...Was a two-time Maryland Athletic scholar... Set two team records while at Urbana and finished as the second runner up at States in 2011... Tabbed as a Scholastic All-American and was a member of the Rockville Montgomery Swim Club National Team... Also was a letter winner in unified bocce at his high school... Named to the academic High Honor Roll and was an IB Certificate candidate. Personal: Born July 9, 1996... Son of Mark and Nancy Kavanaugh... Has two sisters, Brigid (20) and Molly (15)... Statistics major.

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Kyle Kimura

Freshman Butterfly/Freestyle Tampa, Fla. Tampa Bay Community At UConn: Has produced quality times in the 200yard butterflyâ&#x20AC;Ś Will be counted on in the 200yard freestyle races next season as a sophomore. Achievements: Swam at H.B. Plant High School for two years and was a member of the Tampa Bay Community Swim Club, competing in butterfly and freestyle events... Participated in the 2013 and 2014 National Club Swimming Association (NCSA) Junior National Championships. Personal: Born June 22, 1996... Song of Koi and Yung Kimura... Has two brothers, Kory (12) and Kent (19)... Pre-kinesiology major.

Daniel Kinney

Sophomore Diving Middletown, Conn. NoCo At UConn: Shined in his first season at UConn, placing in the top-five in both the 1 and 3-meter events at the 2015 American Athletic Championships... Improved as the year went on, and he will look to become even more of a factor in his second year at Connecticut. Achievements: Earned three varsity letters at Middletown High School... Named to the 2013 and 2014 AllConference Team... Tabbed as an All-American in 2014 and an All-State selection in 2013 and 2014... Helped lead his school to the conference championships each year from 2011-14... Played soccer and ultimate in high school... 2013 and 2014 All-State honoree in ultimate and was named an All-Star as a senior. Personal: Born Apr. 6, 1996... Son of Erin and Peggy Kinney... Has one sister, Elizabeth (15)... Exploratory major.

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2015-16 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving

Kevin Konarski

Junior Freestyle

Senior Freestyle

Lindenhurst, N.Y. Islanders Aquatics

Williston Park, N.Y. Long Island Aquatics

At UConn: Will enter his junior campaign with the hopes of being a factor in the 200 and 500-yard freestyle events.... Has performed well in the freestyle events, and can make an impact for UConn this upcoming season with a good summer of training. Achievements: Was a four-year captain and team MVP for Lindenhurst Senior... Owns six school records... Four-time County Champion... Made AllCounty, All-Long Island, All-State and All-American teams... Was a NCGA Junior National Qualifier in the 200-meter freestyle, 500 freestyle and 100 freestyle. Personal: Born March 24, 1995... Son of Dariusz and Monika Konarski... Has one brother named Patrick (12)... Exploratory major. Why UConn: “Connecticut had everything I looked for in a school.”

Daniel Krensta

At UConn: Earned UConn’s Pete McDevitt Inspirational Award last year as a junior… Named to the All-Conference Team last season after finishing second in the 1650-yard freestyle event at the 2015 American Athletic Championships... Set the school record in the mile swim and 1000-yard freestyle as a sophomore... Part of a very strong distance group at Connecticut... Named to the All-Conference Team as a sophomore. Achievements: Olympic trials in 1500 freestyle, All-American in 500 freestyle, third at NCSA’s in the 1500 freestyle, Senior and Junior Nationals Qualifier Personal: Born April 22, 1994....son to Patricia and Geraro...brother to two younger sisters....Journalism major.

Alan Li

Sophomore Sprint Freestyle

Freshman Breaststroke/IM

Brookfield, Conn. Wilton Y Wahoos

Jackson Heights, N.Y.

At UConn: Swam well at the end of his freshman season after he dealt with some injuries earlier in the year... Can transform in a solid swimmer after going through a full year of training. Achievements: Competed all four years at Brookfield High School, earning All-State honors and All-Conference honors... Named an All-American in 2012 in the 200 freestyle relay and 200 medley relay... Was a team captain as a senior and set school records in the 200 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay and 200 medley relay... Tabbed as an Academic All-Conference selection and named to his school’s academic Honor Roll. Personal: Born Feb. 20, 1996... Son of Jeffrey and Kathryn Krentsa... Has two brothers, Drew (20) and Greg (16)... Exploratory major.

Mike Lennon

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Achievements: Swam four years at Brooklyn Technical H.S...Holds the school record in the 100-meter backstroke...Named team captain...Three-time New York state medalist...NCSA junior qualifier. Personal: Born June 5, 1997...Son of Bing ChuanLi and Fenlan Fong...Has one brother named Adrian (23)...Business major.

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University of Connecticut Student-Athlete Bios

2015-16 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving

Jeff Magin

Senior Captain Backstroke Brookfield, Conn. WCYM Makos At UConn: Took home All-Conference honors as a junior after earning third-place finishes in both backstroke events at the Conference Meet… Was the recipient of Connecticut’s John Squires Most Improved Male Swimmer last season… Competed in the 2014 Winter Nationals and has improved in his freestyle events throughout his time at UConn... Improved greatly in the 100 and 200-yard backstroke events and earned All-Conference honors as a sophomore... Could contend in the freestyle races next season as a senior. Achievements: High school All-Conference, AllState, All-American, Class M State Record in 100 backstroke. Personal: Born May 8, 1994...parents Jennifer and Bill Magin...Allied health sciences major.

Luke Martin

Freshman Sprint Freestyle Richmond, Va.

Achievements: Swam four years at Deep Run H.S... Member of the 200-meter freestyle relay, 200-meter medley relay and 400-meter freestyle relay teams that holds the state records...Has won a state championship every year since he was eight years old. Personal: Born July 22, 1996...Son of David and Suzanne Martin...Has two sisters, Courtney (22) and Haley (21), and one brother named Streett (15)... Finance major.

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Andrew Proper

Freshman Breaststroke Gainseville, Va. Achievements: Lettered four years at Patriot H.S... Helped his team to three conference championship titles...Named captain his senior year...Chosen as MVP as a freshman and junior...A four-time state qualifier and three-time state finalist. Personal: Born January 25, 1997...Son of Michael and Bonnie Proper...Has one sister named Sarah (23)...Pre-sports management major.

Keon Songui-Samuel

Junior Sprint Freestyle

Dorchester, Mass. Charles River Aquatics At UConn: Hit his stride at the midway point of his sophomore season… Can be a big contributor next year after a solid offseason of training... Walked on to the team and made an impact on some of the relay teams as a freshman. Personal: Born May 21, 1995... Son of Ken Harry and Ingrid Samuel... Exploratory major. Why UConn: “I chose UConn because of the great academic opportunity and team environment.”

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2015-16 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving

Jeffrey Tung

Gunnar Van Gent

Freshman Backstroke

Reno, Nev.

Stevenson Ranch, Calif.

Achievements: Competed four years at Reno H.S... Owns the school record in the 100-meter backstroke...Won the 100-meter backstroke at the 2015 NIAA State Championship...Named the Northern Nevada Region Swimmer of the Year as a senior... Qualified for the Winter Junior Nationals. Personal: Born November 20, 1996...Son of Jack and June Tung...Has one brother named Chris (22)... Physics and computer science double major.

Achievements: Lettered four years at West Ranch H.S...Qualified for the Winter Junior Nationals. Personal: Born October 8, 1996...Son of Stan and Tracey Van Gent...Has one sister...Biology major.

Ryan Walsh

Senior Butterfly/Freestyle Monroe, N.Y. Condors

At UConn: Had a great junior campaign, going under 50 seconds in his 100-yard butterflyâ&#x20AC;Ś He will look to lead the way in both butterfly events as a senior next season... Transitioned into the butterfly races as a sophomore after specializing in the freestyle events in his first year at Connecticut. Achievements: Scholar Athlete grades 7-11, USA Swimming Academic All-American. Personal: Born March 22, 1994....parents Michael and Nancy Walsh...sister Colleen....Management information systems major.

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University of Connecticut Student-Athlete Bios

2015-16 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving

Sammi Bassman

Sophomore Breaststroke Austin, Texas Lost Creek Aquatics At UConn: Fit in very well with the team in her first season at UConn… Named Connecticut’s Female Freshman of the Year after posting the top times in the 100 and 200 yard breaststroke events… Finished in the top-eight in both breaststroke races at the 2015 Conference Meet… Can be a reliable contributor for the Huskies next year as a sophomore. Achievements: Swam all four years at Vandegrift High School, earning All-State honors in the 100 breaststroke and 200 medley relay... Broke the school record in the 100 breaststroke and 200 IM and was named the Team MVP twice... Was the high school State Champion in the 100 breaststroke and 200 medley relay... Qualified for the Junior Nationals and holds the record in the 100 breaststroke in her area’s Regional Meet... Tabbed as an Academic All-American. Personal: Born June 9, 1996... Daughter of Robert and Leslee Bassman... Has one sister, Ashley (21)... Business major.

Madeline Blair

Freshman Sprint Freestyle Bethlehem, Pa.

Achievements: Lettered four years at Nazareth Area H.S...three-year USA Scholastic All-American... Two-time 100-yard freestyle All-State honoree... Named to the 200-yard freestyle All-State team... Received All-State Honorable Mention as a member of the 200 and 400-yard freestyle relay teams... PIAA District XI 200-yard freestyle champion twice. Personal: Born April 28, 1997...Daughter of Philip and Christine Blair...Has one brother named Drew (16)...Pre-pharmacy major.

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Danielle Bordes

Freshman Sprint Freestyle Alpharetta, Ga.

Achievements: Competed four years at Alpharetta H.S...Named MVP and earned the Coaches Award twice...Was a captain...Set the 200-yard freestyle record...Member of the 200 and 400-yard freestyle relay teams that broke the school record...Tabbed as Female Athlete of the Week twice...Was nominated for the Wendy Heisman Award. Personal: Born May 20, 1997...Daughter of George Bordes...Has one sister named Natalie (20)...Psychology major.

Emily Boyko

Senior Captain Butterfly Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Marist

At UConn: Had a good year in the pool and continued to be a team leader in her junior campaign… Named Connecticut’s Female Swimmer ScholarAthlete of the Year last year… Helped to organize UConn’s study sessions throughout last season and served as a positive influence for her teammates… Will be counted on as a team leader once again next year.... Has been solid in the butterfly events throught her time in Storrs. Achievements: Team record holder in 200 fly, State Championship Finalist, member of the All-state Academic Team Personal: Born Aug. 25, 1994 daughter of Arthur and Martha Boyko....siblings Jason and Abigail.... kinesiology major 2015-16 UConn Swimming and Diving 15

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2015-16 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving

Jaimie Lynne Brookover

Emily Caplis

Junior Backstroke

Sophomore Breaststroke

Cherry Hill, N.J. Jersey Wahoos

At UConn: Had a breakout sophomore campaign after dealing with some injuries in her freshman season…Finished second (54.78) in the 100-yard backstroke at the Conference Meet and placed fifth in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 2:00.44... Saw a strong finish to her fresman season...Has the ability to swim even faster in backstroke events next season as a junior. Achievements: Earned MVP Honors four times while at Cherry Hill... Three-time South Jersey First Team... Came in fourth place in the state for the 100 meter backstroke... Held the school record for the 100 meter backstroke for four years... Was captain of her high school team... Was a USA and junior national qualifier for the 100 meter backstroke. Personal: Born Dec. 22, 1994... Daughter of Chris and Maria Brookover... Has two younger brothers, Duncan (15) and Jackson (12)... Speech and Hearing Sciences Major.

Alexandra Butera

Junior Diving

Havertown, Pa. West Chester Diving

At UConn: Returned to the NCAA Zone A Meet this past season as a sophomore, competing in both the 1 and 3-meter at the event… Made the finals and earned 11th place in both events at the Zone Meet… Earned the 2015 UConn Diver Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award… Named the American Athletic Conference Female Diver of the Week (Feb. 3, 2015) after tallying a pair of second-place finishes in UConn’s meet against Dartmouth (Jan. 31, 2015)… Placed fifth (290.15) in the 3-meter final at the 2015 Conference Meet and was seventh in the 1-meter with a score of 245.75... Had an opportunity to train with a quality diving program over the summer following her first year at UConn... Should be a factor at the conference championships again next year. Achievements: All-State and All-American while at Haverford... Was captain of her team... Inductee of Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame... USA National and zone qualifier... Regional qualifier. Personal: Born Oct. 1, 1994... Daughter of Louis and Michelle Butera... Has one sister named Olivia (16)... Digital advertising Major

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Chillicothe, Ill. At UConn: Made good progress in her breaststroke events after walking onto the team as a freshman… Has a shot at breaking into UConn’s rotation if she can continue to improve. Achievements: Was a member of the Bloomington YMCA Swim Club... Competed in a variety of events, including breaststroke and butterfly. Personal: Born August 12, 1995... Daughter of Philip and Faith Caplis... Has two brothers, Patrick (20) and Matthew (15), and one sister, Sarah (17) ... Psychology major.

Christina Cirillo

Sophomore Backstroke Kinnelon, N.J.

At UConn: Demonstrated her immense talent in her first season at Connecticut and has shown the ability to compete in a variety of races… Can swim in breaststroke, backstroke, IM and freestyle races… Will look to find a more specific role heading into her sophomore season. Achievements: Swam all four years at Kinnelon High School... Captained her team as a senior and won the Coaches Award for swimming in her final season... Earned All-County honors in her freshman and sophomore years... Broke her high school record in the 100 backstroke... Was a YMCA National qualifier from 2010-14... Member of the Spanish Honor Society. Personal: Born Feb. 4, 1996... Daughter of Anthony and Katie Cirillo... Economics major.

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2015-16 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving

Caitlin Cole

Senior Captain Distance Freestyle Trumbull, Conn. Wilton Y Wahoos At UConn: Has been solid in a distance freestyle events... Can swim the 200 and 500-yard freestyle but her best event is the mile... Swam well at the Conference Meet in her junior season, racing in several distance freestyle events... Will serve as a team leader next year as a senior and hopes to get into the starting rotation for the distance races... Is one of the harder workers on the team. Achievements: National Honor Society, All State and All conference for High School team, High School team captain. Personal: Born April 7, 1994....daughter of William and Margaret Cole...siblings Brandon, Billy, and Tara...major in Biology. .

Amanda Craig

Junior Diving

Woodbridge, Conn. At UConn: Did a great job last year after walking on as a freshman... Has been training actively this summer and should return to UConn in good form this fall. Achievements: Made All-State and All-Southern CT Conference... Holds the 6 & 11 dive records at Amity Regional... Was a member of the National Honors Society and a CAPT Scholar. Personal: Born Feb. 15, 1995... Daughter of Timothy and Susan Craig... 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.” #BleedBlue

Jordan Drake

Junior Breast/IM/Sprint Marietta, Ga. Stingrays

At UConn: Competed in multiple events at the Conference Meet as a sophomore last season… Part of the UConn relay team that finished third in the 200yard freestyle relay at the 2015 American Athletic Championships… Will play an even bigger role in relay events next year... Displayed her potential towards the end of her freshman season. Achievements: All-State and All-American all four years at Lassiter... High school state champions in 2010 and 2011... MVP of high school team... Holds the Georgia high school state record in the 200-meter medley relay...Was a three-time age group state champion. Personal: Born Aug. 23, 1995... Daughter of David and Dana Drake... Has one brother, Bennett (11)... Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Major.

Michelle Faykes

Junior Distance Freestyle Woodbridge, Conn. Cherry Hill, N.j. Southern CT Diving Jersey Wahoos

At UConn: Had a strong finish to her sophomore campaign, placing fourth (17:01.63) in the finals of the 1650-yard freestyle at the Conference Meet… Also grabbed eighth-place honors in the finals of the 500-yard freestyle… Has trained very well throughout her time at UConn, and she can breakthrough next year.... Recorded a great mile time at the conference meet as a freshman, finishing in the top eight. Achievements: Was a captain and MVP of her high school for two years... Member of the varsity team all four years... Made individual states all four years. Personal: Born June 12, 1995... Daughter of Ken and Susan Faykes... Has one sister named Lauren (23)... Exploratory major. 2015-16 UConn Swimming and Diving 17

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2015-16 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving

Caroline Finkle

Junior Butterfly

Johns Creek, Ga. Swim Atlanta

At UConn: Improved her backstroke times in her second season at UConn… Competed in several events at the 2015 American Athletic Championships, earning points in the 200-yard IM and 200yard butterfly... Overcame some injuries in the beginning of her freshman season, but swam at a high level towards the end of the year. Achievements: Three-time state finalist while at Blessed Trinity... Held three records at her high school... Member of the Swim Atlanta Club and the Junior National Team for three years. Personal: Born Oct. 20, 1995... Daughter of Philip and Kristine Finkle... Has two sisters, Katie (16) and Courtney (13)... Psychology major.

Annika Grewal

Junior Sprint/Butterfly

Greensburg, Pa. Greater Latrobe Aquatics

At UConn: Competed in multiple sprint events at the 2015 American Athletic Championships this past season… Will have to step up as one of the team’s sprinters next season with the loss of several departing seniors... Has great ability in the freestyle events as well. Achievements: Earned All-American Honors three times while at Greater Latrobe... Won the Marine Scholar Athlete Award... Individual WPIAL Champion in the 100-meter Freestyle... Captain of high school team... Team WPIAL Runner up... Academic All-American... Three-time WCAA Champions and Four-Time Section Champions. Personal: Born July 4, 1994... Daughter of Art and Jackie Hoopes... Has two brothers, Clark (26) and Alec (17)... Environmental science major.

Julie Hu

Freshman Backstroke/Freestyle

Freshman Breaststroke

Oakville, Ontario

Wilton, Conn.

Achievements: Competed four years at Iroquois Ridge H.S...Helped her team win two Canadian National Championships...Named to the Canadian Junior National Team and competed in the Pan Am Sport Festival...Took home silver in the 200-meter back and bronze in the 100-meter back...Qualified for the Olympic Trials in 2012 at the age of 14... Earned a gold medal in the 4x200 freestyle relay at the Canadian Age Group Championships. Persona: Born November 14, 1997...Daughter of Jin and Krista Grewal...Has one brother named Jayden (16)...Pre-kinesiology major.

Madeleine Hoopes

2015-16 UConn Swimming and Diving

Achievements: Swam four years at Panther Creek H.S...Three-time Scholastic All-American...Qualified and swam in the AT&T Winter Nationals in 2014... Was a USA Junior National qualifier in 2014 and 2015. Personal: Born December 11, 1996...Daughter of Guizhou Hu and Hua Zhu...Has one brother named Kevin (12)...Actuarial science major.

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Student-Athlete Bios University of Connecticut

2015-16 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving

Laura Hyland

Senior Breaststroke

Southport, England Southport

At UConn: Has been solid in the breaststroke events in each of her three seasons at UConn… Placed 11th in the 200-yard breaststroke final at the 2015 Conference Meet… Is still adjusting to short course yards after coming to Connecticut from England... Had a great freshman year, posting solid times in the 100 and 200-yard breaststroke. Achievements: National championship finalist in the 100-meter and 200-meter breaststroke. Personal: Born April 12, 1994...Daughter of Lynn and Adrian...has a sister named Megan...Marketing major. Why UConn: “It has a great team and great academics.”

Darrah Jampo

Junior Fly/Free/Back

West Chester, Pa. Suburban Swim Center

At UConn: Has been a versatile swimmer that can be effective in a variety of events… Still looking for a more specific role as she heads into her junior season... Is a solid performer in the sprint freestyle and butterfly events. Achievements: Named to the 1st Team All-Region while at West Chester East... Honorable Mention All-State... All-American 2010-2011... Made the academic honor roll while in high school. Personal: Born Jan. 30, 1995... Daughter of Dominic and Christine Jampo... Has one brother named Michael (16)... Exploratory major. Why UConn: “I came here because of the exceptional academic reputation, unity of swim team and because I thought it was an overall good fit for me.” #BleedBlue

Michelle Kalupski

Sophomore Diving

Chicago, Ill. Glenbrook Aquatics At UConn: Boasted a strong showing at the 2015 Conference Meet as a sophomore, finishing sixth in both the 1 and 3-meter finals… Competed in two events at the NCAA Zone A Meet last season… Made the finals in the 3-meter at the Zone Meet, totaling 543.65 points to finish 16th… Can improve even more next season as a junior with another solid offseason of training... Learned a lot as a freshman at Connecticut and has done yoga and ballet to help her on the boards... Is very strong and carries a positive attitude. Achievements: Made All-State at Fenwick... Was an All-American and team captain... Named the conference diver of the year... Received All-American Academic Honors. Personal: Born Sept. 13, 1994... Daughter of Ed and Tina Kalupski... Has one brother named Daniel (22)... Pre-communication major.

Sophia King

Sophomore Freestyle/Butterfly Chesterfield, Va. Quest Swimming At UConn: Showed tremendous potential in the 100-yard butterfly after walking on this past year as a freshman… Is a great overall athlete who could benefit with some more training. Achievements: Swam for the Quest Swimming Swim Club... Competed in the butterfly and freestyle events... Participated in the Virginia LSC Championships... Ran indoor and outdoor track at Matoaca High School, earning All-State honors... Broke several school records while running track... Graduated 8th in her class and was a member of the National Honor Society and the National Spanish Honor Society. Personal: Born Apr. 11, 1996... Daughter of Earl and Elaine King... Has two sisters, Bethany (18) and Natalie (18), and one brother, Nathaniel (18)... Physiology and neurobiology major. 2015-16 UConn Swimming and Diving 19

University of Connecticut Student-Athlete Bios

2015-16 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving

Margot Manning

Monica Marcello

Junior Freestyle

Sophomore Diving

Frederick, Md. Monocacy Aquatics

At UConn: Has been one of UConn’s most consistent performers in the 100 and 200-yard freestyle events… Earned All-Conference honors as a sophomore after helping the Huskies finish second in the finals of the 400-yard freestyle relay… Earned two top-10 finishes at the 2015 Conference Meet... Came on very strong as a freshman after not being able to train at the beginning of the year due to some physical problems. Achievements: Made the Honor Roll in high school for four years... National Honor Society for two years...3x USA Swimming Academic All-American... Frederick County Swimmer of the Year and Maryland Female Swimmer of the year in High School... Thomas Johnson High School record holder in 50 and 100 Free and 100 Breast. Personal: Born May 25, 1995... Daughter of Fred and Janet Manning... Has one sister, Eliza (16), and one brother, Jack (9)... Exploratory major.

Middletown, Conn. NoCo

At UConn: Enjoyed a successful first season with the Huskies that was capped off by a fifth-place finish (248.30) in the 1-meter final at the 2015 Conference Meet… Placed ninth in the 1-meter final with a score of 288.35… Competed at the NCAA Zone A Meet this past year, finishing 18th (522.50) in the finals of the 3-meter… Should make even more of an impact next season with a year under her belt. Achievements: Competed two years at Middletown High School... Earned All-American honors and also was a gymnast... Named to her school’s academic Honor Roll all four years. Personal: Born Nov. 2, 1996... Daughter of Peter and Claudia Marcello... Has one brother, Otto (19)... Nutrition sciences major.

Alex McPherson

Kennedy Meier

Senior Captain Backstroke

Freshman Freestyle

Winnipeg, Manitoba Manta

Ann Arbor, Mich.

Achievements: Competed four years at Saline H.S...Helped her team win the state championship as a senior...Earned All-Conference, AllState and All-America honors...500-yard freestyle record holder...Member of the 400-yard freestyle relay state championship team. Personal: Born May 30, 1997...Daughter of Brad and Jen McPherson...Has one sister named Camryn (16)...Real estate and urban economics major.

At UConn: Emerged as another versatile swimmer for the Huskies in her third year at Connecticut… Her best event is the 200-yard backstroke, and she will look to put it all together next season as a senior... Can swim almost all freestyle events and is solid in the backstroke event as well... Is an outstanding student-athlete, maintaining a high GPA as a Pre-Med Major. Personal: Born April 29, 1994....daughter to Suzy Siemens and Russell Meier....siblings Simon and Thomas....Molecular and cell biology major.

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University of Connecticut Student-Athlete Bios

2015-16 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving

Rachel Mulligan

Junior Distance

Raleigh, N.C. YMCA Of The Triangle Area

At UConn: Came into her own in high level Division I swimming this past season after transferring from College of Charleston.. Will look to make more of an impact in the distance events next year as a junior. Achievements: Swam for College of Charleston last season as a freshman... Earned four varsity letters at Leesville Road High School... Named the Team MVP in 2013 and is a school record-holder... Member of the National Honors Society and the National Latin Honors Society. Personal: Born May 28, 1995... Daughter of Robert and Sarah Mulligan... Has one brother, Ryan (21), and one sister, Renee (16)... Exploratory major.

Sara Nestrowitz

Junior Butterfly

Victor, N.Y. Victor Aquatics

At UConn: Earned the 2015 John Squires Most Improved Female Swimmer Award after setting the school record (1:58.99) in the 200-yard butterfly as a sophomore… Named to the All-Conference Team last year following her performances in the butterfly events… Was part of the UConn team that set a school record (3:43.77) in the 400-yard medley relay… Has the ability to be a team leader in a lot of events for the Huskies next season... Had really good times in the 200-yard butterfly and 500-yard freestyle after walking on as a freshman last season. Achievements: Was named All-Greater Rochester Athlete three times... Five-time Section V Champion... Was a finalist five times at the New York State Meet... Member of the 2013 state winning team at Victor... Was a New York state scholar athlete four times... Made the honor roll three times... Graduated high school with Magna Cum Laude honors. Personal: Born Oct. 13, 1995... Daughter of Chris and Marie-France Nothnagle... Has one sister, Maureen (19)... Biomedical engineering major.

Tara O’Prey

Sophomore Freestyle

Junior Sprint Freestyle

Washington Township, N.J. Lakeland Hills Family YMCA

Ridley Park, Pa. Ridley Area YMCA

At UConn: Started out very strong with some solid times in her first season at UConn… Was Connecticut’s leading distance swimmer early on last year, and she will be even more of a factor next year as a sophomore. Achievements: Swam four years at the Immaculate Heart Academy, earning First Team All-County honors 12 times... Was a four-time League, County and State Champion... Captained her team as a senior and was The Record Athlete of the Week in 2013... Holds the school and county record in the 100 freestyle... Named to the academic Honor Roll as a junior and senior. Personal: Born Jan. 14, 1996... Daughter of Peter and Gerri Nestrowitz... Has one brother, Peter (15)... Pre-kinesiology major. #BleedBlue

Sophie Nothnagle

At UConn: Set the school record in the 100-yard butterfly as a sophomore, finishing it in 55.12 seconds in the preliminaries of the American Athletic Championships… Competed in the 2014 AT&T Winter Nationals last year, swimming in the 100-yard butterfly… Also earned All-Conference honors last season after finishing sixth in the 100-yard butterfly final with a time of 55.58… Part of the Connecticut team that notched a third-place finish (1:33.31) in the finals of the 200-yard freestyle relay at the 2015 Conference Meet... Was very fast in the 50yard freestyle, 100-yard breaststroke and 100yard butterfly in her freshman season. Achievements: Made All-City all four years... Was an All-American five times... Captained her high school team... All-Delco and All-Mainline four times. Personal: Born Jan. 24, 1995... Daughter of Stephen and Mary O’Prey... Has three brothers, Johnny, Jay and Conner, and one sister, Mandy... Undecided Major. 2015-16 UConn Swimming and Diving 21

University of Connecticut Student-Athlete Bios

2015-16 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving

Emily Parillo

Sophomore Butterfly/IM

Phillipston, Mass. Greenwood Memorial

At UConn: Swam well as a freshman and showed flashes of potential in the butterfly events. Achievements: Swam at Greenwood Memorial Swim Club, competing in the butterfly and IM events... Named a Worcester Telegram and Gazette All-Star in 2010 and 2011... Broke the team record in the 200 butterfly (2:01.78) in the 13-14 year old division in 2009. Personal: Born Nov. 25, 1995... Daughter of Frank and Lisa Parillo... Has one brother, Frank (15), and one sister, Josie (11)... Pre-kinesiology major. Why UConn: “It’s been my dream school for as long as I can remember. I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else.”

Samantha Park

Junior Backstroke

Washington Crossing, Pa. NRG Swimming

At UConn: Has improved mightily in her 200-yard backstroke, shaving off more than eight seconds off of her recorded time as a walk-on freshman… Exceeded expectations as a sophomore, and she could be a big factor for the Huskies in her final two seasons. Achievements: Four year letter winner at Council Rock North High School... Received High School American Awards... Captain of her school’s swim team... Holds her school’s 100 meter backstroke record... Recipient of the Lady Indian Award... Part of the district winning team her freshman year. Personal: Born July 5, 1995... Daughter of Paul and Rachel Park... Has one younger sibling, Danielle, who is 14 years old... Pre-kinesiology major. Why UConn: “I loved what it had to offer me from the academics to the swimming.” 22

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Deanna Parsons

Junior Freestyle/IM Ellicott City, Md. North Baltimore Aquatics At UConn: Has posted solid times in the freestyle through two seasons at UConn… Can also be effective in IM events down the road once following some more development.... Posseses the ability to swim a variety events. Achievements: Record holder in the 200 IM, 50 free, 100 free, 200 medley, 200 free relay and 400 free relay for Archbishop Spalding... Was a team captain her senior year... Won Student-athlete of the month this past January. Personal: Born Feb. 2, 1995... Daughter of Timothy and Lauren Parsons... Has two sisters, Renee (22) and Olivia (15)... Exploratory major. Why UConn: “I chose to attend UConn for its outstanding academics and team atmosphere.”

Christine Pedersen

Junior Backstroke

Vinterbro, Norway Lambertseter

At UConn: Posted another solid season last year as a sophomore, earning All-Conference honors once again… Finished third (1:58.98) in the 200-yard backstroke final and sixth (55.78) in the 100-yard backstroke at the 2015 Conference Meet… Won two individual championships (100 and 200-meter breaststroke) at the 2015 Norwegian Nationals… Carries one of the better work ethics on the team... Put up some really good times at the conference meet as a freshman, and won multiple backstroke events at the 2014 Norwegian Nationals... Named the American Athletic Conference Female Swimmer of the Week (Feb. 4) as a freshman after winning all four backstroke events in UConn’s meet against Colgate (Feb. 2)... Has the talent to qualify for the NCAA Championships this season as a junior.Achievements: Won three backstroke events at the 2014 Norwegian Championships... Was the Norwegian Champion in the 2011 Long Course Meters 200 backstroke... Finished second in the LCM 200 backstroke in 2013... Holds the Norwegian record in the long and short course 4 x 100 IM relay... Personal: Born Nov. 7, 1993... Daughter of Frank and Annette Pederson... Has two sisters, Malene (17) and Silje (14)... Exploratory major.

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University of Connecticut Student-Athlete Bios

2015-16 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving

Nicole Ricci

Junior Backstroke

Forest Hill, Md. Arena Club Aquatics

At UConn: One of the more talented backstrokers at Connecticut… Needs to shave off a few seconds in her 100 and 200-yard backstroke events to break into the starting lineups next season as a junior... Adjusted to college swimming very well as a freshman... Posted solid times in the 200-yard backstroke in her first year at UConn. Achievements: National Catholic Finalist, helped team to National Catholics title, member of AllCounty Team, Finalist at State meet, runner up at States as a team... member of the Honor Roll all four years. Personal: Born Jan. 17, 1995... daughter of Louis and Kimberly Ricci... sibling Andrea... Animal science major.

Laura Ruttan

Senior Breaststroke

Stittsville, Ontario Greater Ottawa Kingfish

At UConn: Boasted a very consistent junior campaign for the Huskies and had a strong showing at the 2015 Conference Meet, finishing seventh (4:25.90) in the 400-yard IM final… Also scored in two breaststroke races at the American Athletic Championships last season and helped UConn finish fourth (1:41.89) in the 200-yard medley relay… Will be counted on as a team leader next season as a senior... Had some training limitations her freshman year, but was still able to produce solid times... Had a great drop in time in the 200-yard breaststroke in the Conference Meet in her first year. Achievements: 2012 Olympic Trials. Personal: Born July 29, 1994....Younger brother Miles is also a swimmer....English major. #BleedBlue

Taryn Urbanus

Senior Captain Diving Quincy, Mass. South Shore Diving

At UConn: Qualified for the 2015 NCAA Diving Championships in the 1 and 3-meter events as a junior… Placed second in the 1-meter and third in the 3-meter at the NCAA Zone A Meet last season… Named UConn’s Outstanding Diver of the Year in her junior campaign… Tabbed the American Athletic Female Diver of the Week (Jan. 27, 2015) last season… Earned All-Conference honors once again last year after finishing third (314.20) in the 3-meter event at the 2015 Conference Meet… Named to the American Athletic All-Conference Team as a sophomore after winning the 3-meter final at the Conference Meet... Finished third in both the one-meter and three-meter events against Army (Oct. 27) as a freshman... Should contend at the NCAA Championships again next season. Achievements: Third place at state championship, two-time All-American selection. Personal: Psychology major. Why UConn: “I like the team, the campus and the great academics.”

Jackie Van Lew

Freshman Backstroke/Freestyle Tinton Falls, N.J.

Achievements: Lettered four years at Red Bank Catholic H.S...Was a captain...Set eight swimming records...10-time Shore Conference and Monmouth County champion...Made 15 All-American swims... Six year member of the YMCA National Team. Personal: Born May 6, 1997...Daughter of Wayne and Kim Van Lew...Has two brothers, Kevin (9) and Matt (14), and one sister Katie (16)...Undecided major.

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University of Connecticut Student-Athlete Bios

2015-16 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving

Emilia Weihenig

Sophomore Backstroke

Upper Saddle, N.J. Wyckoff YMCA Sharks

At UConn: Showed promise in her first year at UConn, competing in the backstroke events… Can be more of a factor next season once she gains some more strength and goes through some development. Achievements: Swam at the Immaculate Heart Academy, earning All-County and All-North Jersey honors in the backstroke events... Was a four-time state and county champion and qualified for the Meet of Champions... Received the Coach’s Award and made her school’s academic Honor Roll... Tabbed as a Scholastic All-American and was a member of the French Honor Society. Personal: Born Sept. 25, 1997... Daughter of Frank Weihenig and Frances Daniele... Has one brother, Frankie (11)... Biology major.

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2014-15 men’sof Results University Connecticut

2015-16 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving

2014-15 UConn Men’s Swimming And Diving Top Times And Results 50 Freestyle

200 Individual Medley

Felix Samuels.............................................................. 20.32 James Donlevy............................................................ 20.66 Jeff Magin................................................................... 20.78

Greg Baliko.............................................................. 1:48.14 Brandon Cole........................................................... 1:52.82 Michael Hopkins...................................................... 1:57.31

100 Freestyle

400 Individual Medley

Felix Samuels.............................................................. 44.67 James Donlevy............................................................ 45.32 Daniel Krentsa............................................................ 46.02

Sawyer Franz........................................................... 3:49.36 Brandon Cole........................................................... 3:59.49 Patrick Kavanaugh................................................... 3:59.72

200 Freestyle

1 Meter Diving

Chris Girg................................................................ 1:38.90 Felix Samuels........................................................... 1:39.50 Jerry Burton............................................................. 1:40.43

John Brice................................................................. 364.43 Daniel Kinney........................................................... 295.95 Jeff Aselin................................................................. 283.50

500 Freestyle

3 Meter Diving

Chris Girg................................................................ 4:24.56 Mike Lennon............................................................ 4:27.00 Sawyer Franz........................................................... 4:28.94

John Brice................................................................. 361.73 Daniel Kinney........................................................... 306.91 Spencer Beaulieu...................................................... 296.80

1000 Freestyle

Chris Girg................................................................ 9:36.83 Mike Lennon............................................................ 9:45.45 Sawyer Franz........................................................... 9:48.69

1650 Freestyle

Mike Lennon.......................................................... 15:29.33 Patrick Kavanaugh................................................. 15:54.42 Andrew Hill............................................................ 16:42.85

100 Backstroke

Jeff Magin................................................................... 48.56 Ryan Walsh................................................................. 50.97 Keon Songui-Samuel................................................... 53.45

200 Backstroke

Sawyer Franz........................................................... 1:46.28 Jeff Magin................................................................ 1:46.59 Jerry Burton............................................................. 1:53.35

100 Breaststroke

Lachezar Shumkov...................................................... 54.64 James Donlevy............................................................ 56.66 Greg Baliko................................................................. 56.98

200 Breaststroke

Lachezar Shumkov................................................... 1:58.34 Greg Baliko.............................................................. 1:59.26 Wyatt Boliek............................................................. 2:03.71

2014-15 Men’s Results (4-2) October 24 at Villanova.......................................................W, 171.5-85.5 25 at Fordham.....................................................W, 182.5-106.5 November 1 Homecoming Alumni Meet............................ No Team Scoring 9 at Pennsylvania..................................................... L, 172-125 21 Louisville Invitational..........................................Second Place 22 Louisville Invitational.............................................Third Place 23 Louisville Invitational........................................ Fourth of Fifth December 3-6 AT&T Winter Natioanls................................. No Team Scoring January 4 24 25 31

Copa Coqui Invitational......................................Second Place vs Boston College................................................. W, 159-141 vs Seton Hall..................................................W, 166.5-126.5 at Dartmouth........................................................ L, 177-123

100 Butterfly

February 7 UConn Open................................................ No Team Scoring 18-21 American Athletic Conference Championships...... Third of Four

200 Butterfly

March 9-10

Greg Baliko................................................................. 48.84 Ryan Walsh................................................................. 49.65 Jeff Magin................................................................... 50.51 Chris Girg................................................................ 1:48.35 Ryan Walsh.............................................................. 1:50.66 Patrick Kavanaugh................................................... 1:52.21

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NCAA Zone Diving Championship.................. No Team Scoring

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University of Connecticut 2014-15 women’s Results

2015-16 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving

2014-15 UConn Women’s Swimming And Diving Top Times And Results 50 Freestyle

200 Individual Medley

100 Freestyle

400 Individual Medley

Chinyere Pigot............................................................ 22.66 Tara O’Prey................................................................. 23.56 Madeleine Hoopes...................................................... 24.10

Margot Manning...................................................... 2:05.47 Carolina Finkle......................................................... 2:06.28 Laura Ruttan............................................................ 2:06.40

Chinyere Pigot............................................................ 49.71 Katy Munzenmaier...................................................... 50.17 Margot Manning......................................................... 51.50

Katy Munzenmaier................................................... 4:22.15 Laura Ruttan............................................................ 4:25.90 Emily Parillo............................................................. 4:27.91

200 Freestyle

1 Meter Diving

500 Freestyle

3 Meter Diving

Kay Munzenmaier.................................................... 1:46.37 Margot Manning...................................................... 1:50.91 Sophie Nothnagle.................................................... 1:52.23 Katy Munzenmaier................................................... 4:47.57 Sophie Nothnagle.................................................... 4:50.58 Laura Hyland........................................................... 4:58.52

Taryn Urbanus.......................................................... 298.57 Alexandra Butera...................................................... 290.25 Michelle Kalupski...................................................... 272.80 Taryn Urbanus.......................................................... 318.35 Alexandra Butera...................................................... 293.30 Michelle Kalupski...................................................... 291.90

1000 Freestyle

Sara Nestrowitz..................................................... 10:38.52 Michelle Faykes...................................................... 10:42.15 Hannah Perna........................................................ 10:49.81

1650 Freestyle

2014-15 Women’s Results (5-1)

100 Backstroke

October 18 Yale, CCSU, URI................................. Non-scoring Scrimmage 24 at Villanova..................................................... W, 134.5-127.5 25 at Fordham.......................................................... W, 165-135

Michelle Faykes...................................................... 17:01.63 Hannah Perna........................................................ 17:21.81 Caitlin Cole............................................................ 17:22.33 Jaimie Lynn Brookover................................................ 54.78 Christine Pedersen...................................................... 55.13 Emilia Weihenig.......................................................... 57.75

200 Backstroke

Christine Pedersen................................................... 1:58.76 Jaimie Lynn Brookover............................................. 2:00.44 Samantha Park......................................................... 2:01.42

100 Breaststroke

Sammi Bassman....................................................... 1:03.20 Laura Ruttan............................................................ 1:04.12 Jordan Drake........................................................... 1:04.82

200 Breaststroke

Laura Ruttan............................................................ 2:16.29 Sammi Bassman....................................................... 2:17.84 Laura Hyland........................................................... 2:18.12

100 Butterfly

Tara O’Prey................................................................. 55.12 Sophie Nothnagle....................................................... 55.19 Chinyere Pigot............................................................ 55.73

200 Butterfly

Sophie Nothnagle.................................................... 1:58.83 Holly Gallagher........................................................ 2:02.90 Emily Parillo............................................................. 2:03.30

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November 1 Homecoming Alumni Meet............................ No Team Scoring 9 at Pennsylvania..................................................... L, 169-131 21 Louisville Invitational...........................................Fourth Place 22 Louisville Invitational.............................................Third Place 23 Louisville Invitational..........................................Third of Fifth December 3-6 AT&T Winter Nationals................................. No Team Scoring January 4 24 26 31

Copa Coqui Invitational......................................Second Place vs Boston College................................................. W, 161-122 vs Seton Hall....................................................... W, 161-116 at Dartmouth....................................................... W, 166-134

February 7 UConn Open................................................ No Team Scoring 18-21 AMERICAN ATHLETIC Championship.................. Second of Six March 9-11 19-20

NCAA Zone Diving Championship.................. No Team Scoring NCAA Championships................................... No Team Scoring

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Men’s Champions University of Connecticut

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1994-1995

Bulgarian National Champion

ECAC Champions

Lachezar Shumkov

50-yard Breaststroke 100-yard Breastroke 200-yard Breaststroke

28.54 1:02.98 2:16.40

Sawyer Franz Chris Girg

400-yard IM 500-yard Freestyle

3:47.88 4:19.24

American athletic champion

2012-13

Bulgarian National Champion Lachezar Shumkov

50-yard Breaststroke 100-yard Breastroke 200-yard Breaststroke 200-yard Individual Medley

29.16 1:03.68 2:19.28 2:11.73

2011-12

Bulgarian National Champion Lachezar Shumkov

100-Yard Breaststroke 200-Yard Breaststroke

2009-10

NCAA Qualifier and NCAA Zone Champion Stephen Ferreira

One-meter Diving Three-meter Diving

2003-2004

100-yard Butterfly

48.26

BIG EAST Champion 100-yard Butterfly

48.35

2001

Israel National Champion Ofri Brener

50-meter Breaststroke

29.68

Macabiah Games Champion Ofri Brener

100-meter Breaststroke

104.99

1999

Irish National Champion Barry Hoey

1500-meter Freestyle

15:42.00

100-yard Backstroke

49.64

1997-1998

BIG EAST Champion P.G. Schrader

1996-97

BIG EAST Champion Dan Freddino

100-yard Freestyle

44.45

1995-1996

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

ECAC Champions Greg Rotberg P.G. Schrader Schrader, Rotberg, Zacharczyk, Tedesco Schrader, Tedesco, Zacharczyk, McKee Zacharczyk, Tedesco, McKee, Schrader

New England Champions P.G. Schrader Sean Tedesco Schrader, Tedesco, Baroni, McKee McKee, Tedesco, Zacharczyk, Schrader Schrader, Moran, Dippold, McKee

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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

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 One-meter Diving Three-meter Diving

450.05 454.80

1992-1993

New England Champions 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

BIG EAST Champion Sean Tedesco

20.86 49.64 1:24.20

New England Champions

Dan Webster

2002-2003

Dustin Rogers

50-yard Freestyle 100-yard Backstroke 200-yard Freestyle Relay

1993-1994

BIG EAST Champion Dustin Rogers

Tom Killeen P.G. Schrader Schrader, Killeen, Tedesco, Dippold

100-yard 100-yard 100-yard 100-yard 200-yard 400-yard

Freestyle Backstroke Butterfly Breaststroke Breaststroke 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

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

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Three-meter diving One-meter diving

37th 30th

NORWEGIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Christine Pedersen 50-meter backstroke 30.46 100-meter backstroke 1:04.81 200-meter backstroke 2:18.27 200-meter freestyle 8:23.63

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norwegian championships Christine Pedersen 50-meter backstroke 30.43 100-meter backstroke 1:04.28 200-meter backstroke 2:17.25 american athletic champion Chinyere Pigot Taryn Urbanus

50-yard freestyle Three-meter champion

22.81

2011-12

NCAA Qualifier Danielle Cecco NCAA Zone Champion Danielle Cecco BIG EAST Champion Danielle Cecco

One-meter diving Three-meter diving Three-meter champion One-meter champion

2010-11

NCAA Qualifier Danielle Cecco NCAA Zone Champion Danielle Cecco

One-meter Diving Three-meter Diving One-meter Diving Three-meter diving

2008-09

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

2005-06

Big East Champion Allison Coleman NCAA Qualifier Ryan Smith

One-meter Diving

263.75

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 NCAA qualifier Jacquelyn Craft

100-yard Breaststroke 200-yard Breaststroke

1:03.26 2:14.03

100-yard Breaststroke 200-yard Breaststroke – Automatic Qualifier

One-meter Diving Three-meter Diving

200-yard Backstroke

2:02.7

50-yard Freestyle

23.75

1996-1997

BIG EAST Champion Hilliary Krug

3:53.51

400-yard Freestyle Relay

3:32.11

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

2:09.36 434.00 443.80 57.99 2:04.92 4:30.17 2:06.53 58.45 3:57.29

100-yard 200-yard 200-yard 100-yard

Backstroke Backstroke Butterfly Butterfly

56.43 2:01.60 2:04.89 57.31

200-yard 100-yard 200-yard 400-yard 200-yard 100-yard 200-yard

Individual Medley Backstroke Backstroke Individual Medley Butterfly Butterfly Medley Relay

2:07.58 57.26 2:01.75 4:23.57 2:04.18 57.80 1:48.78

1994-1995

BIG EAST Champions Hilliary Krug Dawn Reppucci Jen Salamon ECAC CHAMPIONS Tory Fleming Hilliary Krug Dawn Reppucci Jen Salamon Fleming, Diachenko, Salamon, Hubbell Salamon, Fleming, Walls, Welch New England Champions 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

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

200-yard Freestyle 200-yard Backstroke

1:50.96 2:00.65

100-yard 200-yard 200-yard 200-yard

56.62 2:01.06 2:04.38 1:47.54

1993-1994

BIG EAST Champion Hilliary Krug ECAC Champions Hilliary Krug Dawn Reppucci Krug, Salamon, Diachenko, Toelke NEW ENGLAND CHAMPION Danielle Fisher

Backstroke Backstroke Butterfly Medley Relay

100-yard Backstroke

1:09.70

200-yard Breaststroke 100-yard Breaststroke 50-yard Freestyle 100-yard Freestyle

2:22.77 1:07.29 24.54 53.27

100-yard Breaststroke 200-yard Breaststroke 50-yard Freestyle

1:08.10 2:23.49 24:89

200-yard Breaststroke 200-yard Individual Medley

2:23.52 2:11.55

1992-1993

New England Champions Danielle Fisher Jen Lyons

1990-1991

1995-1996

ECAC Champions Lisa Galpin Hilliary Krug Krug, Diachenko, Salamon, Billen Krug, Peluso, Salamon, Fleming Billen, Krug, New England Champions Krug, Diachenko, Salamon, Billen

400-yard Medley Relay

1991-1992

2000-2001

YMCA National Champion Cassie Novak

New England Champions Tory Fleming Lisa Galpin Hilliary Krug Dawn Reppucci Jen Salamon Krug, Peluso, Salamon, Welch

New England Champions Danielle Fisher Jen Lyons

2002-2003

NCAA qualifier Melissa Kull

Krug, Peluso, Salamon, Fleming Billen, Krug, Welch, Fleming

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

200-yard Medley Relay

1:47.25

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All-Conference Team University of Connecticut

2015-16 University of Connecticut Swimming and Diving MEN EVENT

MEN EVENT John Brice One-meter diving Three-meter diving Sawyer Franz 200-yard backstroke 400-yard IM Felix Samuels 50-yard freestyle 200-yard medley relay 400-yard medley relay Lachezar Shumkov 100-yard breaststroke 200-yard breastroke Greg Baliko 200-yard IM Jeff Magin 100-yard backstroke 200-yard backstroke Michael Lennon 1650-yard freestyle Ryan Walsh 200-yard medley relay Chris Girg 200-yard freestyle 500-yard freestyle Sean Battle, Chris Girg, Keith Piper, Felix Samuels 800-yard freestyle relay (Runner-Up) James Donlevy, Asher Garcia, Jeff Magin, Lachezar Shumkov 200-yard Medley Relay *^Chris Girg 500-yard freestyle *Sawyer Franz 400-yard IM Mike Lennon 1650-yard freestyle John Brice Three-Meter Dive Grant Fecteau One-Meter Dive Sawyer Franz 400-yard IM 200-yard Backstroke Keith Piper, Lachezar Shumkov, Kyungsoo Yoon and Diguan Pigot 200-yard Medley Relay Karim Zayed 200-yard Freestyle Kyungsoo Yoon, Jeremey Ramshaw, Sean Battle, Karim Zayed 400-yard Freestyle Relay Steve Ferreira Three-Meter Dive Alex Davidson

200-yard Backstroke ^ 200-yard Backstroke

YEAR

YEAR 2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2013-14 2013-14 2013-14 2013-14 2013-14 2013-14 2012-13 2012-13 2012-13 2012-13 2012-13 2010-11

YEAR 2014-15

Caitlin Gallagher

200-yard Breaststroke 400-yard IM ^

2008-09 2008-09

Liza Marianni

Three-Meter Dive

2008-09

Allison Coleman

Most Outstanding Diver One-Meter Dive (Runner-Up) Three-Meter Dive (Runner-Up)

2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2014-15 2013-14 2013-14 2012-13 2012-13 2009-10 2011-12 2010-11 2011-12 2011-12

2007-08 Second Place Second Place

2010-11 2009-10

Courtney Haney

200-yard Breaststroke ^

2007-08

Liza Marianni

One-Meter Dive Runner-Up Three-Meter Dive Runner Up

2006-07 2006-07

2008-09 2007-08

*Allisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Coleman

Most Outstanding Diver One-Meter Dive

2005-06 2005-06

Sarah Kearns

1650-yard Freestyle

2004-05

Ryan Smith

200-yard Backstroke

2004-05

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

2003-04

100-yard Butterfly

WOMEN EVENT Taryn Urbanus One-meter dive Three-meter diver Katy Munzenmaier 800-yard freestyle 200-yard freestyle 500-yard freestyle Chinyere Pigot 400-yard freestlye relay 50-yard freestyle Jamie Lynn Brookover 100-yard backstroke 200-yard backstroke Jordan Drake 200-yard freestyle relay Margot Manning 400-yard freestyle relay Sophie Nothangle 200-yard butterfly 100-yard butterfly Tara Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Prey 400-yard freestyle relay Christine Pedersen 200-yard backstroke *^Chinyere Pigot 50-yard freestyle *Taryn Urbanus Three-Meter Dive Danielle Cecco One-Meter Dive Chinyere Pigot 50-yard freestyle *Danielle Cecco Three-Meter Dive Most Outstanding Diver One-Meter Dive Three-Meter Dive (Runner-Up) *Chinyere Pigot 15-Yard Freestyle

Ryan Smith, Jacquelyn Craft, Lindsay Hansen, Kydani Dover 400-yard Medley Relay ^

2003-04

Ryan Smith

100-yard Backstroke

2003-04

Dustin Rogers, Connor Murphy, William Monaghan, Marshal Livingstone 400-yard Freestyle Relay

2002-03

*Jacquelyn Craft

200-yard Breaststroke

2003-04

Marshal Livingstone

200-Yard Freestyle

2002-03

*Jacquelyn Craft

100-yard Breaststroke

2003-04

*Dustin Rogers

100-yard Butterfly

2002-03

Kate Larson

100 and 200-yard Breaststroke

1999-00

Lital Kashriel

100-yard Backstroke

1997-98

*Hilliary Krug

50-yard Freestyle

1996-97

Dustin Rogers, Craig Orski, Bill Monaghan, Marshal Livingstone 800-yard Freestyle Relay

2001-02

Barry Hoey

1998-99

1650-yard Freestyle ^

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

1997-98

100-yard Backstroke

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

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

Sean Tedesco

200-yard Breaststroke

1996-97

*Hilliary Krug

100-yard Backstroke

1994-95

*Dan Freddino

100-yard Freestyle

1996-97

*Hilliary Krug

200-yard Backstroke

1993-94

*Sean Tedesco

200-yard Breaststroke

1995-96

*Hilliary Krug

200-yard Freestyle

1993-94

Sean Tedesco

100-yard Breaststroke

1995-96

Suzy Lyons

100-yard Backstroke

1987-88

P.G. Schrader

100-yard Backstroke

1995-96

* Conference 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.

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

1979-80

100-yard Backstroke

Chinyere Pigot set a new school record (22.61) in the 50-yard freestyle as a junior.

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School Records University of Connecticut

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UCONN MEN’S SCHOOL RECORDS EVENT NAME

RECORD YEAR

50-Yard Freestyle Kyungsoo Yoon 20.13 2012-13 100-Yard Freestyle Dan Freddino 44.45 1996-97 200-Yard Freestyle Karim Zayed 1:36.28 2009-10 500-Yard Freestyle Chris Girg 4:19.24 2013-14 1000-Yard Freestyle Mike Lennon 9:19.59 2013-14 1650-Yard Freestyle Mike Lennon 15:25.38 2013-14 100-Yard Backstroke Jeff Magin 48.59 2014-15 200-Yard Backstroke Sawyer Franz 1:45.78 2012-13 100-Yard Breaststroke Lachezar Shumkov 54.56 2013-14 200-Yard Breaststroke Lachezar Shumkov 1:58.77 2013-14 100-Yard Butterfly Abed Kaaki 48.24 2006-07 200-Yard Butterfly Adrian Astiz 1:46.57 2007-08 200-Yard Ind. Medley Adrian Astiz 1:48.31 2008-09 400-Yard Ind. Medley Sawyer Franz 3:47.88 2013-14 200-Yard Medley Relays James Donlevy, 1:29.89 2013-14 Asher Garcia, Jeff Magin, Lachezar Shumkov 400-Yard Medley Relay Jeff Magin 3:15.86 2014-15 Lachezar Shumkov, Greg Baliko, Felix Samuels 200-Yard Freestyle Relay Sean Battle 1:20.96 2013-14 James Donlevy, Jeff Magin, Felix Samuels 400-Yard Freestyle Relay Sean Battle, 2:58.40 2013-14 James Donlevy, Keith Piper, Felix Samuels 800-Yard Freestyle Relay Sean Battle 6:33.73 2013-14 Chris Girg, Keith Piper, Felix Samuels One-Meter Diving (6) Steve Ferreira 338.60 2009-10 (11) Bruce Sweet 516.80 1975-76 Three-Meter Diving (6) Steve Ferreira 367.43 2009-10 (11) Bruce Sweet 526.50 1975-76

UCONN WOMEN’S SCHOOL RECORDS EVENT NAME

RECORD YEAR

50-Yard Freestyle Chinyere Pigot 22.61 2013-14 100-Yard Freestyle Chinyere Pigot 49.43 2013-14 200-Yard Freestyle Jordan Bowen 1:48.52 2011-12 500-Yard Freestyle Jordan Bowen 4:45.63 2011-12 1000-Yard Freestyle Jordan Bowen 10:01.18 2010-11 1650-Yard Freestyle Jordan Bowen 16:35.68 2010-11 100-Yard Backstroke Christine Pedersen 54.77 2013-14 200-Yard Backstroke Christine Pedersen 1:58.76 2014-15 100-Yard Breaststroke Caitlin Gallagher 1:01.06 2011-12 200-Yard Breaststroke Caitlin Gallagher 2:12.65 2011-12 100-Yard Butterfly Tara O’Prey 55.12 2014-15 200-Yard Butterfly Sophie Nothnagle 2:00.81 2014-15 200-Yard Ind. Medley Caitlin Gallagher 2:01.73 2011-12 Lisa Shelps 2:01.73 2006-07 400-Yard Ind. Medley Caitlin Gallagher 4:18.10 2008-09 200-Yard Medley Relay Kati Kyle, 1:41.85 2011-12 Caitlin Gallagher, Chelsea Peitz, Chinyere Pigot 400-Yard Medley Relay Jaimie Lynn Brookover 3:43.77 2014-15 Sammi Bassman, Sophie Nothnagle, Katy Munzenmaier 200-Yard Freestyle Relay Jordan Drake 1:33.26 2013-14 Katy Munzenmaier, Tara O’Prey, Chinyere Pigot 400-Yard Freestyle Relay Chinyere Pigot, 3:24.38 2012-13 Kate Dobler, Rachel Burke, Jordan Bowen 800-Yard Freestyle Relay Rachel Burke, 7:18.97 2012-13 Mary Demarrais, Kate Dobler, Jordan Bowen One-Meter Diving (6) Danielle Cecco 296.70 2011-12 (10) Melissa Kull 495.35 2002-03 Three-Meter Diving (6) Danielle Cecco 333.43 2011-12 (10) Melissa Kull 508.30 2000-01

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fRONT ROW (left to right): Assistant Coach Keary McClernan, Emily Boyko, Caitlin Cole, Laura Ruttan, Taryn Urbanus, Laura Hyland, Kennedy Meier, Ryan Walsh, Greg Baliko, John Brice, Mike Lennon, Jeff Magin, Head Coach Bob Goldberg second row: Diving Coach John Bransfield, Jaimie Lynn Brookover, Rachel Mulligan, Alexandra Butera, Caroline Finkle, Amanda Craig, Jordan Drake, Emily Caplis, Deanna Parsons, Nicole Ricci, Samantha Park, Tara O’Prey, Michelle Faykes, Margot Manning, Christine Pedersen, Sophie Nothnagle, Darrah Jampo, Chris Girg third row: Assistant Coach Matt Donovan, Jackie Van Lew, Alan Li, Daniel Kinney, Vincent Camin, Patrick Kavanaugh, Sammi Bassman, Emilia Weihenig, Madeleine Hoopes, Kevin Konarski, Spencer Beaulieu, Michelle Kalupski, Volunteer Assistant Tessa Pena fourth row: Walker Hill, Matt Dagenais, Julie Hu, Monica Marcello, Jeffrey Aselin, Madeline Blair, Brandon Cole, Emily Parillo, Sophia King, Annika Grewal, Christina Cirillo, Alex McPherson, Michael fifth row: Anthony Dell’Isola, Andrew Proper, Gunnar Van Gent, Mark Hunter, Daniel Krentsa, Greg Dziopa, Jeffrey Tung, James Donlevy, Kyle Kimura, Danielle Bordes, Athletic Trainer McLean Whitney

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Hall of fame University of Connecticut

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UConn Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame Women

Mary Schmidt

Two-Time All-American............................................. 1976

Sue Langenhan

All-American............................................................. 1977

Jen Lyons

NCAA Woman of the Year......................................... 1993

Hilliary Krug

Six-Time BIG EAST Champion........................... 1993-1997

Dawn Reppucci

BIG EAST Champion.................................................. 1995

men John Squires

Head Coach......................................................... 1938-66

Pete McDevitt

Head Coach .................................................... 1967-1987

Steve Pinney

All-American............................................................. 1958

John Trites

Four-Time BIG EAST Champion............................. 1980-82

Jen Salamon

Doug Williams

BIG EAST Champion.................................................. 1995

BIG EAST Champion.................................................. 1981

Deb (Rush) Bretscher

Sean Tedesco

Kelly Bergkessel

Dan Freddino

Head Diving Coach.............................................. 1990-98 Hawaiian Ironwoman Triathlete................................. 2002

Melissa Kull

NCAA National Qualifier - Springboard Diving........... 2003

Kate Larson

BIG EAST Champion ................................................. 1996 BIG EAST Champion.................................................. 1997

P.G. Schrader

BIG EAST Champion.................................................. 1998

All-BIG EAST Team.................................................... 2000 U.S. Open Qualifier................................................... 2000 Senior National Qualifier........................................... 2000 Olympic Trials Swimmer........................................... 2000

Barry Hoey

Cassie Novak

YMCA National Champion - 200 Backstroke.............. 2001

Israel National Champion.......................................... 2001 Macabiah Games Champion...................................... 2001

Ryan Smith

Marshall Livingstone

All-BIG EAST Team.................................................... 2005 Senior National Qualifier and Finalist........................ 2005 NCAA Qualifier......................................................... 2005 BIG EAST Academic All-Star....................................... 2005

Irish National Champion .......................................... 1999

Ofri Brener

All-BIG EAST Team.................................................... 2003 U.S. Open Finalist..................................................... 2003 Senior National Qualifier........................................... 2003

Allison Coleman

Dustin Rogers

Courtney Haney

Tristan Jones

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

Two-Time BIG EAST Champion.................................. 2004 Senior National Finalist............................................. 2004 Olympic Trials.......................................................... 2004

Lisa Shelps

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

Liza Marianni

Adrian Astiz

NCAA “A” Qualifier – 200 Yard Breaststroke ............. 2008 NCAA Qualifier – 100 Yard Breaststroke................... 2008 Holder Of Nine School Records................................. 2009 All-BIG EAST Performer............................................. 2009 NCAA B Cut Performer.............................................. 2009 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

U.S. Senior Nationals Qualifier.................................. 2009 BIG EAST Finalist....................................................... 2009 NCAA “B” Qualifier – 200-Yard Butterfly.................... 2009

Steve Ferreira

CAITLIN GALLAGHER

All-BIG EAST Team.................................................... 2012 NCAA Qualifier......................................................... 2012

NCAA Qualifier – One-meter and Three-meter Diving ....... 2010 All-BIG EAST Team.................................................... 2010 Five-time BIG EAST Finalist........................................ 2010 NCAA Zone Champion.............................................. 2010

JORDAN BOWEN

Alex Davidson

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

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

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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Wolff-Zackin Natatorium University of Connecticut

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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 threemeter 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 facilities included complete renovation of Brundage Pool, extending and expanding the great

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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 three-meter 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

C. Girg/UConn

4:30.97

2013-14

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

N. Zupan/Dartmouth

2:00.83

2013-14

200-yard Breaststroke

S. Kim/Yale

2:15.05

2008-09

100-yard Butterfly

G. Bicer/Yale

49.38

2010-11

100-yard Butterfly

R. Dong/ U. Penn.

56.42

2013-14

200-yard Butterfly

M. Dix/UNH

S. Bicknell/Rutgers

1:50.74

1992-93

200-yard Butterfly

2:02.99

2004-05

200-yard Individual Medley N. Zupan/Dartmouth

1:50.04

2013-14

200-yard Individual Medley Caitlin Gallagher/UConn 2:04.42

2011-12

400-yard Individual Medley S. Franz/UConn

3:59.50

2013-14

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

1:22.92

2013-14

200-yard Freestyle Relay

U. Penn.

1:35.76

2013-14

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 (11)Dunlap/UConn

367.43 2008-09 519.30 2003-04

Three-Meter Diving

(6) D. Cecco (11) Kull/UConn

333.45 508.30

2011-12 2000-01

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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

he strength and conditioning program for the University of Connecticut Division of Athletics is under the supervision of UConn Strength and Conditioning Coordinator Matt Balis. 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.

COUNSELING PROGRAM FOR INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETES

stablished in 1986, the Counseling Program for Intercollegiate Athletes (CPIA) provides comprehensive academic support to all UConn studentathletes. In her third 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.

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DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS MEDICINE

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 second 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. Giselle Aerni, the Director of Sports Medicine, and Team Physician, Dr. Matt Hall. 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 student-athletes 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 StudentAthlete 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 vicepresident 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 student-athletes from different sports. The SAAC also holds an annual Talent Show for freshman studentathletes and an ice cream social at the end of each semester during the study period for final exams.

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Event................................. “A”.......................“B”

50 Free.......................... 19.18................20.19 100 Free........................ 42.37................44.29 200 Free........................ 1:33.34.............1:37.99 500 Free........................ 4:13.60.............4:24.99 1650 Free..................... 14:46.04..........15:30.39 100 Fly.......................... 45.85................48.29 200 Fly.......................... 1:42.43.............1:47.99 100 Back....................... 45.44................48.49 200 Back....................... 1:40.33.............1:46.39 100 Breast.................... 52.08................55.39 200 Breast.................... 1:53.07.............1:59.79 200 IM........................... 1:42.51.............1:49.09 400 IM........................... 3:41.15.............3:54.49 200 Free Relay............ 1:17.85.............1:18.49 400 Free Relay............ 2:52.82.............2:54.20 800 Free Relay............ 6:21.54.............6:25.06 200 Medley Relay...... 1:25.30.............1:26.13 400 Medley Relay...... 3:08.33.............3:10.16

50 Free.......................... 21.86................22.99 100 Free........................ 47.79................49.99 200 Free........................ 1:43.82.............1:47.99 500 Free........................ 4:36.30.............4:47.79 1650 Free..................... 15:53.50..........16:30.59 100 Fly.......................... 51.56................54.49 200 Fly.......................... 1:54.22.............1:59.59 100 Back....................... 51.51................55.09 200 Back....................... 1:51.95.............1:59.19 100 Breast.................... 59.04................1:02.49 200 Breast.................... 2:07.42.............2:15.99 200 IM........................... 1:55.35.............2:01.59 400 IM........................... 4:05.37.............4:19.39 200 Free Relay............ 1:29.16.............1:29.90 400 Free Relay............ 3:16.15.............3:17.59 800 Free Relay............ 7:06.77.............7:09.96 200 Medley Relay...... 1:37.46.............1:37.96 400 Medley Relay...... 3:33.89.............3:35.31

Event

1-Meter Dive................ 300 3-Meter Dive................ 320

1-Meter Diving............. 265 3-Meter Diving............. 280

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PROMINENT UCONN ALUMNI Matthew Adiletta

Intel Senior Fellow in Data Center Group, Director of the Center of Innovation Intel Corporation

Rick Baran ’93 Law

CEO and President, MediaShift

Alan Bennett ’69

Noted pharmaceutical and medical device attorney

Andy Bessette ’75

Mike Aresco ’76 Law

Former men’s track and field AllAmerican Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer The Travelers Companies, Inc.

Doug Bernstein ’85

Founder Melissa and Doug Toys, LLC

Zeljko Bogetic ’90 Ph.D.

Lead Economist For The World Bank

Suzanne Bona ‘95

Host and Executive Producer, Sunday Baroque, National Public Radio

Kevin Bouley ’80

President and CEO Nerac, Inc.

Roy Brooks ’72

Warren Distinguished Professor of Laws University of San Diego

Andy Bessette ’75

Jackie Burns ’02

Broadway actress, “If/Then,” “Wicked,” “Rock of Ages” and “Hair”

Martin Buzas ’58

Curator of Benthic Foraminifera (Emeritus), department of Paleobiology, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution

James Calhoun ’89 President and CEO Converse, Inc.

Suzanne Bona ’95

Michael J. Callahan ’95 Law

Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Secretary, Auction. com

Robert Cizik ’53

Former Chairman of the Board/ Chief Executive Officer of Cooper Industries Inc.

Dale R. Comey ’64

Former UConn basketball player Executive Vice President ITT Corporation (retired)

Carol Ann Conboy ‘69

Associate Justice, New Hampshire Supreme Court

Bill Congdon ’75

Former Publish and Chief Revenue Officer, Popular Mechanics Magazine; Adjunct Professor, UConn

Joe Courtney ’78 Law

United States Congressman Second District – Connecticut

Scott Cowen ’68

Former UConn football player Retired President, Tulane University

Marc D’Amelio ’91

Founder and CEO Madsoul Clothing, Inc.

Dawn Denvir ’81

Chief of Organizational Learning and Development Division of Human Resources, UNICEF

Chris Donovan ‘69

Television Producer Emmy nominee for “Party of Five” and “Home Improvement” Golden Globes and Daytime Emmys Producer

Kathleen Dudzinski ’89 Founder, Dolphin Communication Project

Charles Duelfer ’74

Noted United Nations and CIA Weapons Inspector

Scott Case ’92

Doug Elliot ‘82

Franklin Chang-Diaz ’73

Retired NASA astronaut who is a veteran of seven space flights

Senior Vice President, SmithBarney Co. (retired) President Commercial Markets The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Bill Finch ’79

Mayor City of Bridgeport, Conn.

Doug Elliot ’82

Mark E. Freitas ’81

Best-selling author

David M. Lee ’55 (Graduate)

Chairman and Chief Administrative Officer of PC Connection, Inc.

Sam Gejdenson ’71

Former United States Congressman, 2nd District, Connecticut

Roger A. Gelfenbien ’65

Former Chairman, University of Connecticut Board of Trustees Managing Partner of Andersen Consulting, Inc. (retired)

David Grimaldi ’79

Curator of Invertebrate Zoology American Museum of Natural History New York, N.Y.

Eunice Groark ’65

First female Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut (1991-95) President and CEO United Illuminating (Ret.)

Retired Justice, Connecticut Supreme Court

Edward A. Horrigan, Jr. ’50 President and CEO of R.J. Reynolds (retired) Former football player

Ned Kahn ’82

Nationally-prominent sculptor and scientist

Robert Kaplan ‘73

National Correspondent, Atlantic Monthly, Strategic Forecasting, Inc. (Staffer)

Joette Katz ’77 J.D.

Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Children and Families

Director of Interventional Cardiology, Washington University School of Medicine

1996 Co-Winner of Nobel Prize for Physics

Georgina I. Lucas ’70

Former Vice President Travelers Insurance Company

Lynn Malerba ’08 Masters Chief, Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut

Jerold Mande ’78

Senior Advisor, Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services U.S. Department of Agriculture

David P. Marks ’69, ’71

Executive VP and Chief Investment Officer at Cuna Mutual Group and President of MEMBERS Capital Advisors

Myles Martel ’65

President, Martel and Associates, Villanova, Pa. Highly-recognized leadership communication advisor

Michael Maslin ’76

Cartoonist, New Yorker magazine

Richard Mastracchio ’82

Mission specialist for NASA who flew his second mission, on the Space Shuttle Endeavor in August of 2007

Anita Bevacqua McBride ‘81

Executive in Residence, School of Public Affairs at American University; former assistant to the President of the United State and Chief of Staff for the First Lady

Aaron Ment ’58

Chief Court Administrator (retired) of the Connecticut Judicial System

Irina Moore ’04 MBA

Capital Planning Leader, GE Capital Treasury

Bob Kaufman ‘74

Bobby Moynihan ‘99

Tom Keegan ’84

Christopher Murphy ’02 Law

President, Bob’s Discount Furniture Co-producer of Broadway show “Little Women” Animator, “Blues Clues” children’s television series

Roy Brooks ’72

James Calhoun ’89

Wally Lamb ’72, ’77

Patricia Gallup ’79

Founder, Mark Edward Partners LLC Former men’s ice hockey player

Lubbie Harper Jr. ’67 M.S.W., ’75 Law

Former Chief Executive Office Barclays Bank (England)

Documentary Film Producer Public Broadcasting System

Mark E. Freitas ‘81

Robert Diamond ’77 MBA

Former Mayor, City of New Haven, Connecticut

Gerald Krell ’57

John M. Lasala ’83 M.D.

John DeStefano ’77, ’80

Herb Dunn ’61

Co-Founder and CEO, Main Street Genome, and Co-Founder of Priceline.com

Chief Executive Officer (Retired) Phoenix Home Life Mutual Insurance Co. Founding Principal JEROB Enterprises, LLC

Richard J. Grossi ’57

Douglas Casa ’97 PhD

COO, Korey Stringer Institute University of Connecticut

Robert Fiondella, ’68 Law

Wally Lamb ’72, ’77

Actor, Saturday Night Live

United States Senator – Connecticut

Kathleen Murphy ’87 J.D.

President Fidelity Personal Investment, Inc.

Bobby Moynihan ’99

PROMINENT UCONN ALUMNI Randal Nardone ’80

CEO and Co-Founder Fortress Investment Group, LLC

Denis J. Nayden ’76

Managing Partner Oak Hill Capital, Inc. Member of University of Connecticut Board of Trustees

Kevin O’Connor ’92 Law Former Associate Attorney General of the United States

Eric Owles ‘98

Senior Staff Editor for DealBook, New York Times

Les Payne ’64

Nationally-known columnist Pulitzer Prize Award Recipient

Morris Pleasure ‘86

John C. Severino ’59

Former UConn football player Former President of CBS Television Stations

Mark R. Shenkman ’65

President, Shenkman Capital Management, Inc.

Timothy Shriver, ‘97

Chairman and CEO, Special Olympics International

William Simon ’83, ‘88 Former President, CEO Walmart, U.S.

Paula R. Singer ‘76

President and CEO, Laureate Global Products and Services Group Walden University

Renowned multi-instrumentalist, Patrick J. Sheehan ’67 songwriter and producer Vice President, A.G. Edwards & Sons Joseph W. Polisi ’69 President of the Juilliard School New York City

Molly Qerim ‘06

ESPN Host/Personality

Narissa Ramdhani ’90 M.A. Chief Executive Officer Ifa Lethu Foundation Groenkloof, South Africa

Gen. Robert RisCassi ’58

Robert Skinner ‘93

Co-Founder and Partner Luminous Capital, Inc.

David J. Stockton ‘76

Former Chief Economist United States Federal Reserve

Austin Stowell ‘07

Actor in Dolphin Tale, Dolphin Tale 2 and Love and Honor

Retired Vice Chief of Staff of the Peter Tesei ’91 United States Army First Selectman City of Greenwich, Conn. Thomas D. Ritter ’77 Former Speaker of the House of Representatives State of Connecticut Member of University of Connecticut Board of Trustees

William P. Robinson ’71

(Master’s) Associate Justice Rhode Island Supreme Court

Stuart Rothenberg, ’72, ‘77 Editor and publisher, The Rothenberg Political Report

Emily Roisman ’85 J.D.

Vice President and Corporate Counsel, Feld Entertainment

Ronald Roy ‘65

Children’s mystery book author

Philip Rubin ’75 Ph.D.

Assistant Director for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Office of Science and Technology Executive Office of the President of the United States

David Rudman ’85

Voice of many characters on TV’s Sesame Street

Huw Thomas ’86 (Ph.D.) Dean, Tufts University School of Dentistry

William Trueheart ’66

Former President of Bryant College, Smithfield, R.I.

Paige Turco ’88

Television and Film Actress

David Ushery ’89

Anchor and Reporter WNBC-TV, New York

Dr. Mark Weidenbaum, ‘77 Director of orthopedic spine surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Lih-Chyi Wen ’93, ’96

Deputy Director of Green Trade Project Office, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan

John Yearwood ’86

World Editor, Miami Herald

UConn Alumni In Professional and College Athletics A number of UConn alumni, some of who are former student-athletes, have established prominent careers working in the sports industry.

James Abromaitis ’82

Kirk Ferentz ’78

Glenn Adamo ’77

Dan Iassogna ’91

Director of Athletics, Albertus Magnus (Conn.) College Vice President of Broadcast, Production and Media Operations NFL

Mike Aresco ’76 Law

Commissioner, American Athletic Conference

Celia Bobrowsky ’80

Director of Community Affairs Major League Baseball

Janna Blais ’93

Deputy Director of Athletics (Student-Athlete Welfare), Northwestern University, former UConn softball player

Leigh Ann Curl ’85

Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon Baltimore Ravens Former UConn women’s basketball student-athlete

John Dorsey ’84

General Manager, Kansas City Chiefs, Former UConn AllAmerican linebacker

Jamelle Elliott ’96, ‘97

Head Women’s Basketball Coach University of Cincinnati

Charlie Eshbach ’74

President - Portland (Maine) Sea Dogs (Double-A Affiliate of Boston Red Sox) Former President, Eastern League

Bill Geist ’92 MBA

Senior Vice President, Finance Programming and Ad Sales – ESPN, Bristol, Conn.

Bill Holowaty ’67

Former Head Baseball Coach Four-Time NCAA Division III Champion Eastern Connecticut State University

Head Football Coach University of Iowa Major League Baseball Umpire

Matt Kenny ’97

Vice President, Field Sales Disney and ESPN Media Networks

Molly Qerim ‘06

Rebecca Lobo ’95

Former women’s basketball All-American and Academic All-American ESPN Announcer Member, UConn Board of Trustees

Donny Marshall ‘95

Former NBA Player College basketball analyst for Fox Sports Member of UConn Board of Trustees

Leigh Montville ’65

Nationally known sportswriter and author

David Ushery ’89

Dave Ogrean ’74 Executive Director USA Hockey

Steve Pikiell ’90

Head Basketball Coach Stony Brook University

Jim Reynolds ’91

Major League Baseball Umpire

Jennifer Rizzotti ’96

Head Women’s Basketball Coach University of Hartford

Chris Sienko ’88

Vice President and General Manager, Connecticut Sun, WNBA

Paige Turco ’88

Michael Soltys ’81

Vice President for U.S. Network Communications ESPN

Judy Walden Scarafile ’71 President Cape Cod Baseball League

Dennis Wolff ‘78

Dona D. Young ’80 Law

Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Virginia Tech

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer The Phoenix Companies, Inc. (Ret.)

Jackie Burns ‘02

Carolyn Runowicz ‘73 Former President American Cancer Society

Harriet Sanford ’79 (Master’s) President/Chief Executive Officer National Education Association Foundation

Jay ’91 and Liz ’91 Scott Founders, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

Pedro Segarra, ’85 JD, ’99 MSW Mayor City of Hartford, Conn.

Kathleen Murphy ’87 JD

Denis J. Nayden ’76

Morris Pleasure ’86

Mark R. Shenkman ’65

CLOSE TO STORRS CLOSE TO

STORRS

In addition to all that the city of Hartford and the state of Connecticut has to offer, the region within two hours of Storrs is ripe with cultural and entertainment possibilities.

SPRINGFIELD (47 miles)

NEW YORK CITY (142 miles)

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is located less than an hour from Storrs in Springfield, Mass., just minutes from the YMCA where Dr. James Naismith invented the game in 1891. A must-see for any fan of the hardwood, the Hall of Fame reopened in the fall of 2002 in a $45 million home just off of Interstate 91 in Springfield. The pinnacle of any basketball career, the hall’s long list of inductees now includes UConn men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun, a 2005 inductee, and women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma, a 2006 inductee. Once you finish your tour of the Hall of Fame, Springfield’s neighboring suburb of Agawam is the home of Six Flags New England, the region’s largest amusement park.

The largest city in the country and the “media capital of the world” is a UConn city. New York City is located approximately two hours from Storrs and when the Huskies are in town, they make their presence known. UConn took over Madison Square Garden in March 2014 when the Huskies won the NCAA East Regional on their way to the national championship. The UConn football team made their football debut in the Big Apple last November when it played at Yankee Stadium while the men’s ice hockey team plays this season in Brooklyn. From the glimmer of Times Square, to the vast expanse of Central Park, to the majestic skyline, New York City can be easily reached by the Metro-North train lines that run into southern Connecticut. The metro New York area also boasts 10 major professional sports franchises.

CLOSE TO STORRS

BOSTON (86 miles) The birthplace of the American Revolution, Boston’s historic Freedom Trail is a living history textbook, covering everything from the Battle of Bunker Hill to the midnight ride of Paul Revere. Meanwhile, the city blends its old world charm with a cosmopolitan new world attitude that is evidenced by some of the trendier shops and restaurants that line both historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the Back Bay’s Newbury Street. One of the world’s foremost centers of education, Boston is home to over 50 colleges and universities; perhaps the entire world’s most concentrated collection of colleges. The greater Boston area also includes the summer beach resorts on Cape Cod and the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. A hub of sporting activity, the 2004, 2007 and 2013 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox have called fabled Fenway Park home since 1912. The 2008 NBA Champion Boston Celtics and the 2011 Stanley Cup Champions Boston Bruins also call Beantown home, while the 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2014 Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots and MLS’ New England Revolution play outside of the city in Foxboro’s Gillette Stadium.

PROVIDENCE (51 miles) Rhode Island’s capital city shows that one of the nation’s smallest states also has plenty to offer its visitors. The multi-cultural capital city, which dates back to 1636, is the Ocean State’s centerpiece. The best known hamlet on the Rhode Island shore, the ocean town of Newport is world famous for its mansions and is a popular vacation destination for those seeking aquatic activities. Newport’s renowned music festival is also a well-attended annual event.

ATHLETIC FACILITIES PRATT & WHITNEY STADIUM AT RENTSCHLER FIELD

Home of UConn football

MARK R. SHENKMAN TRAINING CENTER

THE BURTON FAMILY FOOTBALL COMPLEX

JOSEPH J. MORRONE STADIUM

J.O. CHRISTIAN FIELD

GEORGE J. SHERMAN FAMILY SPORTS COMPLEX

HUGH GREER FIELD HOUSE

Home of men’s and women’s soccer

Home of men’s and women’s outdoor track and field, field hockey and women’s lacrosse

WOLFF-ZACKIN NATATORIUM

Home of men’s and women’s swimming and diving

Home of baseball

Home of men’s and women’s indoor track

COVENTRY LAKE

Home of rowing

ATHLETIC FACILITIES

HARRY A. GAMPEL PAVILION Home of men’s and women’s basketball and women’s volleyball

XL CENTER

Home of men’s and women’s basketball

WERTH FAMILY UCONN BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS CENTER

UCONN TENNIS COURTS

Home of men’s and women’s tennis

XL CENTER

Home of men’s ice hockey

MARK EDWARD FREITAS ICE FORUM

Home of women’s ice hockey

THE BURRILL FAMILY FIELD AT THE CONNECTICUT SOFTBALL STADIUM Home of softball

ATHLETIC COACHES AND STAFF

Matt Balis

Dr. Scott Brown

Jim Calhoun

Debbie Corum

Angie Cretors

Jim Donohue

Mike Enright

Neal Eskin

Dave Evan

Evan Feinglass

Ann Fiorvanti

Dan Glinski

Douglas Gnodtke

Bob Howard

Dave Kaplan

Kyle Kravchuk

Paul McCarthy

Mike Morrison

Kyle Muncy

Maureen O’Connor

Dee Rowe

Tim Tolokan

Ellen Tripp

Geno Auriemma

Mike Cavanaugh

J.J. Clark

Bob Diaco

Bob Goldberg

Football

Men’s and Women’s Swimming

Jim Penders

Dave Pezzino

Strength And Conditioning Coordinator

Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Special Projects & External Services

Assistant Director of Athletics/ Video Services

Special Assistant to the Director of Athletics

Kris Grunwald Volleyball

Ray Reid Men’s Soccer

NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative

Associate Director of Athletics/ External Operations

Associate Director of Athletics/ Ticket Operations

Associate Director of AthleticsCounseling Program For Intercollegiate Athletes

Chris MacKenzie Women’s Ice Hockey

Greg Roy

Special Assistant to the Director of Athletics

Associate Director of Athletics/ Facilities Management and Planning

Deputy Director of Athletics/ Chief of Staff

Women’s Basketball

Glenn Marshall Director of Tennis

Men’s Track and Field / Cross Country

Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Sport Administration & SWA

Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance Services

Senior Director of Development for Athletics

Men’s Ice Hockey

Field Hockey

Assistant Director of Athletics/ Equipment Services

Assistant Director of AthleticsLicensing

Women’s Track and Field

Kevin Ollie

Jen McIntyre

Men’s Basketball

Softball

Nancy Stevens

Senior Associate Director of Athletics/NCAA Rules Education and Compliance Services

Len Tsantiris Women’s Soccer

Assistant Athletics Director Development

Senior Associate Director of Athletics/CFO and Internal Operations

Assistant Director of Athletics/ Business Services

Baseball

Jennifer Wendry Women’s Rowing

Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Communications

Assistant Director of Athletics/ Athletic Training

Special Adviser for Athletics

Men’s Golf

Katie Woods Women’s Lacrosse

PRESIDENT

SUSAN HERBST

usan Herbst was appointed as the 15th President of the University of Connecticut by its Board of Trustees in December of 2010, and arrived on campus in June of 2011. She is the first female president of the University, which was founded in 1881. Since that time, she has led multiple initiatives to strengthen teaching, research and service at the University. Chief among them is her fouryear plan, approved by the University’s Board of Trustees in December 2011, to hire 300 new tenured or tenure-track faculty members at UConn – above and beyond filling vacancies – to significantly enhance course offerings and the University’s research capability. The initiative has resulted in new faculty hires across multiple disciplines, including both the sciences and humanities, building on existing faculty strengths as well as investing in emerging fields. President Herbst has also led the implementation of two recent major state investments in UConn: Next Generation Connecticut and Bioscience Connecticut, both of which were passed by the Connecticut state legislature and signed into law by Governor Dannel P. Malloy in 2013 and 2011, respectively. Next Generation Connecticut is a more than $1.5 billion endeavor that will expand educational opportunities, research, and innovation in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines at UConn over the next decade, as well as add new faculty in the humanities. The cornerstone of this effort is a major increase in the University’s enrollment, the

expansion of our faculty – in addition to UConn’s current faculty hiring initiative – and new and updated facilities to accommodate enhanced STEM research and teaching, as well as UConn’s growing population. It also will support the academic missions, and the expansion of critical programs, at UConn’s Hartford and Stamford campuses. Bioscience Connecticut is an $864 million initiative that is revitalizing the UConn Health enterprise, expanding enrollment in the medical and dental classes, building new business incubators, creating centers of excellence with neighboring institutions, and more. Expansion plans include building a new world-class patient tower, an outpatient ambulatory center, and parking garages. Existing facilities will undergo major renovation, making room for updated infrastructure, state-of-the-art research laboratories, and modern educational spaces. Through Bioscience Connecticut, business incubator space at the University will double. Additional prominent clinician-scientists will also be recruited to the faculty to contribute toward UConn Health’s academic, clinical, and research programs. Bioscience Connecticut was critical to attracting The Jackson Laboratory to create a new billion-dollar personalized medicine laboratory on the UConn Health campus in Farmington as part of a new partnership with the University. In addition, President Herbst announced in 2012 that UConn would relocate one of its regional campuses, currently located in suburban West Hartford, back to downtown Hartford, where it was initially located in 1939 before being moved out of the city in the 1970s. In June 2014, it was announced that the new campus would be located and constructed

at the site of the former Hartford T i m e s building on Prospect Street. The $115 million project will house 2,300 students and 250 employees, and be designed as a neighborhood campus anchored by a main building in the heart of downtown with other spaces located throughout the area. Classes are expected to begin in fall 2017. One of President Herbst’s other priorities is dramatically increasing the level of philanthropic giving to UConn through the UConn Foundation. Along with Joshua Newton, who began as president of the UConn Foundation in 2013, she has set the goal of eventually raising at least $100 million in new gifts per year, with a long-term goal of reaching an endowment value of $1 billion. Prior to her appointment at UConn, President Herbst served as executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer of the University System of Georgia, where she led 15 university presidents and oversaw the academic missions for all 35 public universities in Georgia. Before arriving in Georgia, she was provost and executive vice president at the University at Albany (SUNY), and also served as officer in charge of the university from 2006 to 2007, upon the death of Kermit L. Hall. She previously served as the dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University. Born in New York City and raised in Peekskill, N.Y., Herbst received her B.A. in Political Science from Duke University in 1984, and her Ph.D. in communication theory and research from the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication in Los Angeles in 1989. Herbst spent 14 years at Northwestern University, joining the faculty in 1989 and serving until her departure to Temple in 2003. At Northwestern she held a variety of positions including professor of political science and chair of the department. She is a scholar of public opinion, media, and American politics, and is author of four books and many articles in these areas, most recently, Rude Democracy: Civility and Incivility in American Politics (2010). Along with Benjamin Page, Lawrence Jacobs, and Adam Berinsky, she edits the University of Chicago Press series in American Politics. She serves on the Board of Directors of the American Council on Education.

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

WARDE MANUEL W

arde J. Manuel, who has had a distinguished career in intercollegiate athletics that ranges from being a student-athlete to a director of athletics, became the Director of Athletics at the University of Connecticut in March of 2012. UConn teams have won six NCAA national championships under Manuel’s watch - the most ever by Husky squads in a three-year period. In May of 2015, in recognition of Manuel’s leadership of the Huskies success academically and athletically, he was named a winner of the Under Armour AD of the Year Award by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of America (NACDA). The UConn Division of Athletics has enjoyed outstanding performances in the NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) under Manuel’s watch. In 2015, UConn had 13 teams that posted a perfect single-season 1000 score. In 2014, UConn’s three national championship teams (field hockey and men’s and women’s basketball) posted a perfect 1000 singleyear score while field hockey also had a perfect 1000 four-year score. The men’s basketball team has had APR scores of 978, 947, 1000 and 1000 in the past four years as Manuel has helped develop a comprehensive academic plan for all UConn programs. In 2014-15, the UConn field hockey team won their second-straight NCAA and the women’s basketball team won a third-straight NCAA title. UConn teams won eight conference regular season and tournament championships. The women’s soccer team played in the NCAA tournament, advancing to the second round, while men’s track and field, women’s swimming and diving and women’s cross country sent individuals to NCAA events. In the 2013-14 academic year, UConn won three national championships for the first time in school history - men’s basketball, women’s basketball and field hockey. While the men’s soccer team advanced to the NCAA quarterfinals. In addition, Husky teams won seven conference regular season and tournament championships. UConn was just one of four schools nationally that finished in the top ten of the Capital One Cup on both the men’s and women’s side. His first academic year of 2012-13 was a highly successful one for UConn teams, highlighted by the women’s basketball team winning the NCAA Championship. The Husky men’s soccer, field hockey, women’s lacrosse and baseball teams all took part in NCAA tournament play. UConn’s women’s diving and men’s and women’s track and field programs were all represented in NCAA individual championships. Within three months of his arrival, Manuel directed UConn’s acceptance into membership of Hockey East, the nation’s premier men’s ice hockey conference, as the Huskies begin play in the league in 2014-15.

Manuel oversaw a coaching transition in men’s basketball with the retirement of Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun and the hiring of former Husky student-athlete, NBA player and UConn assistant coach Kevin Ollie. In December of 2013, Manuel hired former Notre Dame defensive coordinator Bob Diaco as UConn’s new football coach. During his tenure, Manuel also hired new head coaches for the UConn men’s ice hockey (Mike Cavanaugh), women’s ice hockey (Chris MacKenzie), volleyball (Kris Grunwald), women’s track and field (J.J. Clark), and softball program (Jen McIntyre). Manuel led the completion of the $40 million fundraising effort for the construction of the Werth Family UConn Basketball Champions Center, which opened in the fall of 2014 and provides the Husky men’s and women’s program with a training, practice and academic services home. The facility is the first privately-funded building on the UConn campus and is named for Peter and Pamela Werth, who donated a total of $7 million to the building. Manuel helped to secure an $8 million gift, the largest in UConn athletic history, from former Husky men’s soccer student-athlete Tony Rizza for the building of a new state-of-the-art soccer stadium on campus. Manuel has already become a key leader in the American Athletic Conference where he currently serves as the conference representative on the NCAA Division I Council, as a member of the CFO Competition Committee, serves on the Athletic Director Executive Committee, and served for three years as a member of the league’s Finance Committee. He was elected as a Trustee of the Women’s Sport Foundation in June 2015, elected the Chair of that group’s Finance Committee and serves on WSF Executive Committee. Manuel currently serves on the board of Hartford’s Camp Courant and as a member of the Men Make a Difference and Men Against Domestic Violence for Interval House. Prior to arriving in Storrs, Manuel led a 20-sport program at the University at Buffalo from August 2005 until his departure for UConn in March 2012. During his tenure the Bulls enjoyed an unparalleled period of success during his time there from an athletic, academic and community service perspective. Buffalo enjoyed great on-field success during Manuel’s time as the football team participated in the 2009 International Bowl (first bowl appearance in school history) and the men’s basketball team made postseason appearances in three of the his final seven years. Olympic sports also thrived under Manuel’s leadership with accomplishments such as threestraight Dad Vail Regatta titles by the rowing team, six wrestlers earning spots at the 2011 NCAA Championship and the women’s tennis team making an appearance in the 2008 NCAA tournament becoming the first team in UB history to accomplish that feat. Manuel was honored by Sports Business Journal as a 2008 national 40-Under-40 honoree after receiving the same honor from Business First of Buffalo in fall of 2007. Manuel has served on a number of national and conference committees and boards. In June of 2007, Manuel accepted the Opportunity Award by all-time tennis great Billie Jean King, as Buffalo was recognized by the Women’s Sports Foundation as one of four “standout” colleges and universities in the nation for outstanding achievement in providing equitable athletic opportunities for its female student-athletes. Prior to his time at Buffalo, he was the assistant and associate director of athletics for the University of Michigan, where he oversaw that school’s football and men’s basketball programs. In February 1998, he was named an assistant athletic director at Michigan with responsibilities for overseeing operational facets of the university’s athletic program. He was named an associate athletic director in September 2000. Born May 22, 1968, Manuel is a native of New Orleans, who was a high school All-American football player and played for the University of Michigan under its legendary coach, Bo Schembechler. Manuel earned multiple letters and started at defensive end in his sophomore year. His football career was cut short by a neck injury and he subsequently earned two letters on the Wolverines’ track and field team. After graduating from Michigan, Manuel was coordinator of the university’s Wade H. McCree, Jr., Incentive Scholars Program from June 1990 to August 1993. The program is a partnership with The President’s Council of State Universities and Detroit Public Schools that helps students prepare for higher education at public universities in Michigan. He subsequently worked briefly as an academic advisor with the Georgia Tech Athletic Association before being named assistant athletic director of academic affairs. In the course of working on a PhD in social work and psychology at Michigan, he earned a master’s degree in social work in 1993 and an MBA from Michigan’s Ross School of Business in April 2005. Manuel and his wife, Chrislan, have a daughter, Emma, and a son, Evan.

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