NEW HAMPSHIRE 2011-12 ski team
Zach Clayton
Liz Guiney Junior - Nordic
Senior - Alpine
Catherine Blanchard Junior - Alpine
Dan Guiney Senior - Nordic
Table of Contents
About the University........... Inside front Coaching Staff................................. 2-3 Meet the Wildcats.......................... 4-16 Records........................................ 17-18 Administration...................................19 Support Staff......................................20 Team Physicians.................................21 Program Highlights............................22
Contact info
Media Relations...................Mike Murphy Phone.................................. 603-862-3906 E-mail................... mike.murphy@unh.edu Fax...................................... 603-862-3839 Schwartz Phone................... 603-512-2317 E-Mail............................... corys@unh.edu Blank Phone........................... 603-862-3893 E-mail.......................brian.blank@unh.edu Athletics web site..........www.unhwildcats.com UNH ski web site...... www.unhskiing.com
Quick Facts
Founded...........................................................1866 Location............................................ Durham, N.H. Enrollment.....................................................14,469 Nickname...................................................Wildcats Colors.................................................Blue & White Affliation.............................................NCAA Div. I Conference...................................................... EISA President.................................Dr. Mark Huddleston Athletic Director.............................. Marty Scarano Skiing Coordinator............Cory Schwartz (27th yr) Alpine Head Coach................. Brian Blank (5th yr) Alpine Asst. Coach........... Katie Hitchcock (1st yr) Nordic Head Coach...........Cory Schwartz (30th yr) Nordic Asst. Coach......Stephen Monsulick (4th yr) CREDITS: The 2011-12 University of New Hampshire skiing media guide is a publication of the UNH Athletic Media & Public Relations office. Writing, editing and layout done on InDesign and Photoshop CS2 by Mike Murphy; additional layout by Doug Poole. Action photos by Gil Talbot, Brett Wilhelm. Campus photos by UNH Photo Services.
Mission Statement The mission of the intercollegiate athletics program at the University of New Hampshire is to provide studentathletes a collegiate experience that is enriched by their participation in programs which are competitive at the NCAA Division I level both regionally and nationally. The intercollegiate athletics program also plays an important role by enhancing the quality of life for the University and statewide community by being a source of pride and identification with the University while always maintaining high standards of academic scholarship and integrity. To fulfill its mission, the intercollegiate program must: • Provide student-athletes every opportunity to meet academic and athletic demands with the goal of graduating every student-athlete. • Provide resources necessary to field competitive teams with league affiliations, and to gain regional and national recognition. • Provide equitable opportunities for all intercollegiate athletics by the active recruitment of minority athletes, and provide equitable opportunities for all women student-athletes commensurate with that of their male counterparts. • Provide excellent facilities for all athletes to train, practice and play. • Conduct all operations within state and federal law, University policies, rules of the NCAA and athletics conferences in which the University competes. Diversity Statement The University of New Hampshire seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff and students. The University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or marital status. The University of New Hampshire is committed to creating a more diverse community, knowing that “inclusion, diversity and equity are values inextricably linked to our mission of educational excellence.” This diversity strengthens our ability to reach our individual and collective potential and to provide better services and care for all faculty, staff and students.
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COACHING STAFF
2011-12 UNH Nordic Coaches
Cory Schwartz
ski coordinator/nordic head coach 27th season / 30th season Cory Schwartz is now in his 30th year as Nordic head coach and 27th year as the ski coordinator at UNH. During his tenure, Schwartz has led the Wildcats to 22 top-10 NCAA finishes, including back-toback seventh place finishes (’84 & ’85) within his first three years at the University and an eighth-place run in ’11 –the squad’s best finish in 11 seasons. From 1989-96, Schwartz’s teams claimed eight consecutive top-10 NCAA finishes, the most in school history. Schwartz has mentored 29 student-athletes to a total of 39 All-America team selections. Included in that number are 17 Nordic skiers compiling 11 All-America team honors. Schwartz was named Coach of the Year by the Eastern Intercollegiate Ski Association (EISA) in 1985, ’86, 2002 and ’03 and was awarded the Al Merrill Award by the state of New Hampshire in 1998. During his collegiate career at UNH, Schwartz competed in the NCAA Championships three times before graduating in 1982. He is Level II certified and has served as a member of both the Eastern USSA Sr. Committee and Chairman of the NCAA Committee.
Stephen Monsulick nordic assistant coach Fourth Season
Stephen Monsulick, a 2007 graduate of Bates College, embarks upon his fourth season as the Nordic assistant coach at UNH in 201112. He was a member of the Bates varsity ski team and captain for the 2007 season. Also at Bates, Stephen was a two-time NCAA qualifier for cross-country running. Before coming to UNH, Monsulick spent the 2008 season as the assistant Nordic ski coach at his alma mater.
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COACHING STAFF
2011-12 UNH Alpine Coaches
Brian Blank
alpine head coach fifth season
Brian Blank is in his fifth season as UNH alpine head coach in 2011-12. Brian is a 1995 UNH graduate with over 10 years of experience as an alpine ski racing coach as well as 15 years’ experience as an alpine ski racer. He lettered on the UNH ski team from 1991-95 and served as team captain in 1994-95. In 2011, Blank mentored a pair of All-Americans in Zach Clayton (slalom, giant slalom) and Sam Coffey (slalom), helping the Wildcats post an eighth-place finish at the NCAA Championships, the school’s best showing in 11 years. Further, junior Paul Atkinson was named to the All-East First Team. In 2009, Blank was named EISA Alpine Coach of the Year. During that season, the alpine team earned eight All-America honors. The alpine team was the top scoring team in the east and the second-highest scoring team at the NCAA Championships. Through the regular season, the men’s alpine team won 11 of 12 events. From 2001-06, Blank coached at Stratton Mountain School. While at SMS, Blank served as the men’s FIS coach. Prior to that position, coach Blank worked at Rowmark Ski Academy (1998-2000) in Salt Lake City, Utah, and with the Brighton Ski Team (199598).
Katie Hitchcock
alpine assistant coach First season Katie Hitchcock is in her first season as UNH alpine assistant coach in 2011-12. The Carmichael, Calif., native was a member of the United States ski team from 2003-07. She also competed independently from 2008-11. She grew up skiing at Squaw Valley and moved to Sugar Bowl Academy in 1999. Her numerous career highlights include a second-place finish at the Europa Cup, two Top-3 Europa Cup SG finishes, third overall in 2010 SL Nor-Am, fourth place at the 2009 U.S. Nationals in Super G, third at the 2007 U.S. Nationals Super G. She also competed in the ‘06-07 World Cup season.
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TOP MEN NORDIC PROFILES
Dan Guiney Sr. • Sociology Park City, Utah
Personal: The son of R.J. and Julie Melgaard Guiney ... born 9-28-89 in Salt Lake City, Utah UNH HIGHLIGHTS 2011 Placed 24th in 10K free and 26th in 20K classic at EISA Championships at Bates... part of 4th-place team in 3x3 sprint relay (Clemence, Lindgren) and placed 30th in 10K free at Middlebury Carnival... finished 28th in 20K classic and 33rd in 10K free at Dartmouth Carnival... took 22nd in 20K classic and competed in 10K free at Vermont Carnival... placed 24th in 10K classic and was part of 5th-place finish in 3x5K free relay (Bedard, Clemence) at Colby Carnival... finished 23rd in 15K free and 25th in 10K classic at St. Lawrence Carnival 2010 Competed in two carnivals... placed season-best 42nd in 20K free at St. Lawrence 2009 Competed in five of six carnivals... earned points in the 10K classic (34th place) at the EISAs and 10K free (26th) at UNH... in the classic, season high of 28th at UVM Before UNH: Placed 5th and 15th at 2007 Jr. Olympics... placed 16th at 2005 Jr. Olympics .. also skied for Intermountain Jr. Olympics Team in 2005, ‘07 and ‘08 as well as Park City Nordic Ski Club... ranked 49th in U-23 National Age Group Ranking
Erik Lindgren Jr. Captain • Physics Pitea, Sweden
Personal: The son of Ulf and Lena Lindgren UNH HIGHLIGHTS 2011 Named to USCSCA All-Academic Team... took 19th in 10K free and 20th in 20K classic at EISA Championships at Bates... part of 3x3K sprint relay team (Clemence, Guiney) that placed 4th and competed in 10K free at Middlebury Carnival... took 18th in 20k classic and 26th in 10K free at Dartmouth Carnival... placed season-high 8th in 20K classic and competed in 10K free at Vermont Carnival... finished 13th in 10K classic and 31st in 15K free at St. Lawrence Carnival 2010 Competed in six carnivals... notched top-10 finishes in 10K classic (8th) and 20K free (6th) at St. Lawrence... part of 3x5K free relay team that placed 10th at Dartmouth; also placed 19th in 20K classic... tallied a top-20 finish in EISAs, taking 18th in 20K MS free Before UNH: Competed for Kalix Ski Club... at the ‘09 Jr. Swedish Championships, placed 5th in the 20K pursuit and 15th in the 10K classic... in ‘07, 2nd in the Jr. Swedish Championships 3x10K classic relay... also skied for the Stromnas GIF club team
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TOP WOMEN NORDIC PROFILES
Liz Guiney
Jr. Captain • Genetics Park City, Utah
Personal: The daughter of R.J. and Julie Melgaard Guiney... born 2-7-91 in Park City, Utah UNH HIGHLIGHTS 2011 Named to 2010-11 Capital One Academic All-District Women’s At-Large Team... named to USCSCA All-Academic Team... finished 16th in 5K free, leading ‘Cats participants, and took 37th place in 15K classic at NCAA Championships, hosted by University of Vermont... named to EISA All-East Second Team... finished 10th in 5K free at EISA Championships at Bates... part of victorious 3x3K sprint relay team (Egan, Kullas) and placed 10th in 10K free at Middlebury Carnival... finished 9th in 15K classic and 15th in 5K free at Dartmouth Carnival... placed 6th in 15K classic and 13th in 5K free at Vermont Carnival... took 9th place in 10K classic and was part of 2nd-place 3x5K relay team (Bean, Egan) at Colby Carnival... finished 3rd in 5K classic and 8th in 10K free at St. Lawrence Carnival 2010 Competed in all six carnivals... individual top performance was 8th in 15K at St. Lawrence... placed 10th in 10K free at St. Michael’s... on classic sprint relay team that finished 4th at St. Michael’s... on 3x5K free relay team that placed 6th at Dartmouth... earned 11th in 5K free at Williams... finished 13th (5K classic) and 16th (10K free) at UVM Before UNH: Graduate of Park City High School 2009... All-State Academic Team in both skiing and cross crountry as a senior... ranked as All-American in Jr. Olympics from 2006-09... earned three silver medals at the 2007 Jr. Olympics... earned two silvers at 2009 Jr. Olympics... participated in the J1 Scandanavian Cup Trip in 2009... ranked 3rd in J1 Girls in 2009
Danielle Baron
Sr. Captain • Business Administration, Accounting & Finance Gilford, N.H. Personal: The daughter of Mike and Lynne Baron ... born 1-2-1990 in Laconia, N.H. UNH HIGHLIGHTS 2011 Competed in 10K classic and was part of 10th-place 3x5K relay team (Taylor, A. Miller) at Colby Carnival... finished 24th in 5K classic and also competed in 10K free at St. Lawrence Carnival 2010 Season-best fourth-place finish as part of classic sprint relay at St. Michael’s... placed 10th in 3x5K free relay at Dartmouth... recorded 15th-place finish in 5K classic and placed 16th in 15K free at St. Lawrence... took 16th (15K free) and 17th (5K classic) at EISAs 2009 Competed at four carnivals Before UNH: Skied for Stratton Mountain School for one year as well as Gunstock Nordic Association for seven years
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MEN NORDIC PROFILES
Nick Mancuso
Sr. • Kinesiology: Physical Education: Pedagogy New Paltz, N.Y. Personal: The son of Nick and Gayle Mancuso... born 3-10-90 in Newburgh, N.Y. UNH HIGHLIGHTS 2011 - Participated in 10K free at Middlebury Carnival, 20K classic and 10K free at Vermont Carnival, 10K classic and 15K free at St. Lawrence Carnival 2010 - Competed in one carnival; earned points in 10K classic and 20K free at St. Lawrence 2009 - Competed at two carnivals Before UNH: Named to Mid-Atlantic Ski Team 2006-08... graduated from New Paltz High School... also lettered in cross-country running and track
Tom Reagan
Sr. Captain • Math Freeport, Maine Personal: The son of Bill and Lindsay Reagan... born 2-11-90 in Exeter, N.H. UNH HIGHLIGHTS 2011 - Competed in 20K classic at Dartmouth and 10K classic at Colby 2010 - Competed in one carnival; Earned points in 15K free at St. Michael’s 2009 - Competed at one carnival
Before UNH: Skied for Waynflete Ski Team (2003-08)... named all-conference 2005-08... finished first in 2008 states skate and classic and first in classic in Western Maine... in 2007, finished third in states classic... in 2006, placed third in states skate
Perry Thomas
Sr. • Environmental Conservation Studies Rindge, N.H. Personal: The son of Louis and Martha Thomas... born 3-28-90 in Keene, N.H. UNH HIGHLIGHTS 2010 - Earned 22nd-place finish in 3x3K sprint relay at St. Michael’s Before UNH: Graduated from Conant High School in 2008... skied for Gunstock Nordic Association 2006-08... also lettered in cross-country running as well as Track and Field at Conant
Ian Wilson
Jr. • Business Administration: Finance, International Business & Economics Wayzata, Minn. Personal: The son of Mark and Silvia Wilson... born 8-15-90 in St. Louis Park, Minn. UNH HIGHLIGHTS 2011 - Competed in 10K classic at Colby Carnival Before UNH: Competed for Hopkins Nordic Team and placed seventh in Minnesota State Meet (2009)
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MEN NORDIC PROFILES
Johnny Springer So. • Geology Jackson, Wyo.
Personal: The son of Jim and Kim Springer... born 2-25-92 in Jackson, Wyo. Before UNH: Three-time All-State Nordic skier... captured first place in skate and classic at the 2010 Wyoming States... named All-American following a ninth-place finish in sprint at the 2010 Junior Nationals in Presque Isle, Maine... in 2009, registered second place in skate and classic at the state championships and notched All-American honors in Junior Nationals in Truckee, Calif. ... earned All-America in classic sprint, skate mass start and classic interval start at the 2008 Junior Nationals in Anchorage, Alaska
Per Lindgren
Fr. • Chemical Engineering Pitea, Sweden
Personal: The son of Ulf and Lena Lindgren... born 9-12-91 in Pitea, Sweden Before UNH: Finished runner-up in Sweden’s 2011 Junior National Championship relay race... finished fourth in the 2011 Junior Cup 5K classic in Pitea... finished sixth in the 2011 15K classic in Torsby... placed third in 2010 Swedish Junior Cup 10K classic in Zinkgruvan
Will Meyer Sr. • History Bozeman, Mont.
Personal: The son of Frank Meyer and Tamara Hampel... born 3-24-93 in Seattle, Wash. Before UNH: Competed for the Bridger Ski Foundation in Bozeman, Mont. ... two-time member of the Intermountain Junior National Team... finished 14th in the 2010 Soldier Hollow Western Super Qualifier 15k classic
Sam Reed
Fr. • Electrical Engineering Keene, N.H. Personal: The son of Mike and Anne Reed... born 12-7-93 in Boston, Mass. Before UNH: Participated in 2011 Junior National Championships in Minneapolis... competed for Gunstock Nordic Association in Gilford, N.H., in 2010 and ‘11... graduated from Keene High School, where he lettered in cross country and track & field
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WOMEN NORDIC PROFILES
Anya Caldwell Bean Sr. • Nutrition Wolfeboro, N.H.
Personal: The daughter of Howie Bean and Jennifer Caldwell... born 7-11-89 in Wolfeboro, N.H. UNH HIGHLIGHTS 2011 - Finished season-best 9th in 5K free at EISA Championships at Bates... part of 8th-place team (Miller, Taylor) in 3x3K sprint relay and competed in 10K free at Middlebury Carnival... placed 19th in 5K free and 21st in 15K classic at Dartmouth Carnival... finished 10th in 5K free and competed in 15K classic at Vermont Carnival... took 10th in 10K classic and was part of 2nd-place 3x5K relay team (Egan, Guiney) at Colby Carnival... finished 10th in 10K free and also competed in 5K classic at St. Lawrence Carnival 2010 - Competed in NCAA Championships, earning points in 15K free (29) and 5K classic (38)... earned two top5 finishes: season-best 5th in 15K free at St. Lawrence and 5th in 10K free at St. Michael’s... 6th-place finish on 3x5K free relay team at Dartmouth... other top-20 finishes included 12th (15K free) at EISAs, 12th (3x3K classic sprint) at St. Michael’s, 13th (10K free) at UVM and 14th (5K free) at Williams 2009 - Competed in all six carnivals... season-best 24th place in both the 15K free and 5K classic races at the EISAs... pointed for the ‘Cats in the classic at that event... also earned team points with 31st place in the 10K classic at Middlebury and 25th place in the 10K free at UNH Before UNH: Graduated from Holderness in 2007... skied for Holderness and the Stratton Mountain School... also played field hockey and was selected to the All-New England team in 2006 .. played ice hockey, lacrosse and was a cyclist... her father skied at UNH... both of her parents were on the U.S. Ski Team
Maureen McAuliffe Sr. • Anthropology Hopkinton, N.H. UNH HIGHLIGHTS 2010 - Competed at St. Michael’s Carnival, earning points in 10K free 2009 - Competed at UNH Carnival Before UNH: Attended Hopkinton High School... two-time N.H. state champion (‘07, ‘08)
Danielle McVicar
Sr. • Business Administration: Accounting, Finance Kanata, Ontario UNH HIGHLIGHTS 2010 Competed in three carnivals... placed season-high 29th in 5K classic at St. Lawrence... finished 39th in 5K classic at UVM 2009 Competed at three carnivals... season-high 28th place in classic sprints at UNH
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WOMEN NORDIC PROFILES
Kelsey Hoar
Jr.. • Kinesiology: Exercise Science Shaftsbury, Vt.
Personal: The daughter of Phil and Julie Hoar... born 7-6-91 in Springfield, Mass. UNH HIGHLIGHTS 2011 - Selected to participate in 2011 USSA Cross Country Junior Olympics... member of New England Junior National Team 2010 - Competed in two carnivals... season best was 47th place in 5K classic at St. Lawrence... also earned points at St. Michael’s in 10K free (54th) Before UNH: Graduated from Mt. Anthony Union in 2009... All-State Vermont team member 2007, ‘08 and ‘09... led Nordic team to state titles in 2007 and ‘08 ... skied for Vermont Eastern High School Team 2007-09
Kvehl McDermott
Jr. • Political Science, International Affairs Putney, Vt. UNH HIGHLIGHTS
2010 - Competed at St. Michael’s Carnival Before UNH: Graduated from Brattleboro Union High School... qualified for J2 Championships (05-07)... invited to train at U.S. Olympic Training Center
Elizabeth Izzo
So. • Kinesiology: Exercise Science Lake Placid, N.Y. Personal: The daughter of Bill and Sandra Izzo... born 5-7-92 in Saranac Lake, N.Y. UNH HIGHLIGHTS 2011 - Named to USCSCA All-Academic Team... selected to participate in the 2011 USSA Cross Country Junior Olympics... finished season-high 23rd at 5K free and also finished 33rd in 15K classic in EISA Championships at Bates... took 28th in 15K classic and competed in 5K free at Vermont Carnival... finished 28th in 10K classic at Colby Carnival Before UNH: Skied for NY Ski Education Foundation (NYSEF)... participated in 2010 Junior Olympics in Presque Isle, Maine... member of New England Junior Olympic Team, Mid-Atlantic Junior Olympic Team and Lake Placid Ski Club Elite Team
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WOMEN NORDIC PROFILES
Anne Miller
So. • RMP: Program Administration Whitefish, Mont. UNH HIGHLIGHTS
2011 - Competed in 10K classic and was part of 10th-place finish in 3x5K relay (Baron, Taylor) at Colby Carnival Before UNH: Member of Glacier Nordic Ski Team... competed in 2010 Junior Olympics, finishing 11th in skate race and 14th in classic race
Molly Newman
So. • Kinesiology: Exercise Science Steamboat Springs, Colo.
Before UNH: Competed for Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club... placed 15th in 10K Classic at Junior Nationals (2010)
Dana Roach So. • English Minocqua, Wis.
Personal: The daughter of Rich and Lynn Roach... born 5-27-92 in Minocqua, Wis. Before UNH: Competed for Club Nordicwerks... placed first in the 2010 American Birkbeiner Korteloppet... three-time member of All-State Team at Lakeland Union H.S. ... finished 3rd in skating at ‘10 state championships... first place in Madison Square sprints in ‘10
Tristan Ramey Fr. • Undeclared Anchorage, Alaska
Personal: The daughter of John and Diane Ramey... born 6-13-93 in Anchorage, Alaska Before UNH: Competed for Alaska Winter Stars... finished 3rd in classic relay at 2011 Junior Olympics... notched 10th place in classic 10K individual start at 2010 JO... member of Alaska State Championships All-State Team in ‘10 & ‘11... lettered in cross country, soccer
Annika Taylor Fr. • Chemistry Truckee, Calif.
Personal: The daughter of Peter and Betsy Taylor... born 6-4-93 in Truckee, Calif. Before UNH: Captured three California Nevada Interscholastic Ski and Snowboard Federation (CNISSF) state championships (2008, ‘10, ‘11)... tabbed a CNISSF league champion three years in a row from 2009-11... member of California’s Auburn Ski Club and the Far West Ski Education Association... competed in the Junior Olympics in both 2009 and 2010, taking fifth place in the 5K classic in ‘09 and securing ninth place in the 10K classic and classic sprint in ‘10
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TOP WOMEN ALPINE PROFILES
Marie-Elaine Lepine
Jr. Captain • Business Administration: Entreprenurial Venture Creation, Management • Mont-Tremblant, Quebec UNH HIGHLIGHTS 2011 Named Women’s Alpine Team MVP... placed 21st in GS at NCAA Championships, hosted by University of Vermont... placed 8th in GS and 12th in SL at EISA Championships at Bates... finished seasonbest 4th in GS and placed 14th in SL at Middlebury Carnival... finished 14th in GS at Dartmouth Carnival... took 8th in GS at Vermont Carnival... placed 11th in SL and 12th in GS at Colby Carnival... finished 9th in GS and 10th in SL at St. Lawrence Carnival 2010 Participated in NCAA Championships, hosted by University of Colorado, finishing 15th in GS... finished season-best 3rd (SL) at EISAs, while also taking 9th-place in GS... tallied nine top-10 finishes and five top-five finishes... placed 8th (GS) and 12th (SL) at St. Lawrence Carnival... finished 6th (SL) and 13th (GS) at St. Michael’s Carnival... took 4th-place (GS) at UVM Carnival... placed 12th (SL) and 18th (GS) at Dartmouth Carnival Before UNH: 2006 graduate of College St. Anne-de-Lachine... attended Green Mountain Valley School
Catherine Blanchard
Jr. • Kinesiology: Exercise Science Eastman, Quebec
UNH HIGHLIGHTS
2011 Finished 25th in GS at NCAA Championships, hosted by University of Vermont... placed 6th in SL at EISA Championships at Bates... finished 5th in SL and 21st in GS at Middlebury Carnival... notched 17th in GS at Dartmouth Carnival... placed season-best 3rd in SL and 15th in GS at Vermont Carnival... finished 12th in GS and 24th in SL at St. Lawrence Carnival 2010 Registered season-best 5th-place finish (SL) at St. Michael’s Carnival... placed 12th (GS) at St. Lawrence Carnival... notched 14th-place run (GS) at Dartmouth Carnival... placed 21st (GS) at UVM Carnival Before UNH: 2006 graduate of La Ruche... also attended Helene-Baulle and Carillon... captured the J-1 women’s national championship in 2006... named 2006 Athlete of the Year... earned 2004 basketball player of the year honor
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Paul Atkinson
Sr. Captain • Economics Toronto, Ontario UNH HIGHLIGHTS
2011 Co-President of UNH Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) for 2011-12... men’s Alpine Team MVP... nominated for 2010-11 Men’s AtLarge Academic All-America® District 1... named to USCSCA All-Academic Team... finished 17th in GS at NCAA Championships, hosted by University of Vermont... qualified for NCAA Championships for third straight season... named to EISA All-East First Team... placed 5th in GS and 7th in SL at EISA Championships at Bates... named EISA Skier of the Week (Feb. 21) following Middlebury Carnival... took 2nd in SL and 5th in GS at Middlebury Carnival... placed 9th in SL and 10th in GS at Dartmouth Carnival... finished 5th in SL and 6th in GS at Vermont Carnival... placed 2nd in SL and 11th in GS at Colby Carnival... recorded first career victory in SL at St. Lawrence Carnival, finished 12th in GS 2010 Represented UNH at NCAA Championships... named to EISA All-East Team... earned fourth-highest best two combined score of 221 points... recorded seven top-10 finishes... named UNH’s top ‘Cat seven times, including both the GS and SL at the EISAs... took 3rd (SL) and 7th (GS) at EISAs... season-best 2nd-place finish (SL) at Williams Carnival... tallied five top-5 finishes in six slalom events 2009 NCAA Skiing Championships qualifier (ranked 14th in the East)... finished 8th (SL) and 25th (GS) at the EISAs... recorded five top-10 finishes in six slalom races during the carnival season
Zach Clayton
Sr. • RMP: Program Administration Manassas, Va. UNH HIGHLIGHTS 2011 Named All-America First Team with third-place finish in SL at NCAA Championships... earned All-America Second Team with 10th-place finish in GS at NCAA Championships, hosted by University of Vermont... named to EISA All-East Second Team... finished 6th in SL and 21st in GS at EISA Championships at Bates... took 4th place in GS and 10th place in SL at Middlebury Carnival... finished 5th in SL and 11th in GS at Dartmouth Carnival... placed career-high 2nd in SL and 18th in GS at Vermont Carnival... took 9th place in SL at Colby Carnival... finished 6th in SL and 35th in GS at St. Lawrence Carnival 2010 Placed season-best seventh in GS at Williams Winter Carnival, where he also placed 15th in SL... finished 13th in SL and 19th in GS at Dartmouth Winter Carnival... placed 20th in GS at UVM Winter Carnival... took 26th place in GS at St. Michael’s Winter Carnival and 32nd in SL... finished 28th in GS at St. Lawrence Winter Carnival and 26th in SL 2009 Competed in four carnivals in the SL, season-best of 19th at Bates... in the GS, season best of 20th at UNH Before UNH: A Killington Mountain School graduate; did a post-graduate year with Rowmark Ski Academy
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WOMEN ALPINE PROFILES
Laura Halupowski So. • Nutrition North Conway, N.H.
Personal: The daughter of John and Carol Halupowski... born 2-29-92 in Intervale, N.H. Before UNH: Skied for Mt. Washington Valley Ski Team... placed third in the Super G at the Eastern Alpine Championships (2010)... earned berth in U.S. Alpine National Championships... also lettered in field hockey at Kennett H.S.
Jenna Kantor
So. • Health Management & Policy East Burke, Vt.
Personal: The daughter of Dan and Michelle Kantor... born 8-30-91 in Springfield, Mass. UNH HIGHLIGHTS 2011 - Placed 12th, matching season high, in GS at EISA Championships at Bates... finished 12th in SL and competed in GS at Middlebury Carnival... Before UNH: Competed at Burke Mountain Academy for coach Adam Chadbourne... member of 2011 Eastern Alpine Team... placed 10th in 2010 NorAm SG Finals
Laura Rozinowicz
So. • Business Administration Toronto, Ontario
Personal: The daughter of Mary and Jan Rozinowicz.. born 6-6-91 in Toronto, Ontario UNH HIGHLIGHTS 2011 - Named to USCSCA All-Academic Team... finished team-best 17th in GS at NCAA Championships, hosted by University of Vermont... finished 6th in SL and 17th in GS at EISA Championships, hosted by Bates... claimed 11th place in GS and 30th in SL at Middlebury Carnival... finished 7th in GS and 10th in SL at Dartmouth Carnival... placed season-best 2nd in GS and took 25th in SL at Vermont Carnival... competed in GS at St. Lawrence Carnival Before UNH: Competed for Georgian Peaks Ski Club... skied for Green Mountain Valley School... was top junior performer at 2010 Canadian Nationals after placing 5th overall in super combined
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MEN ALPINE PROFILES
Taylor Burton Jr. • Civil Engineering Breckenridge, Colo.
Personal: The son of Bill Burton and Jerry Vest... born 3-21-90 in Breckenridge, Colo. UNH HIGHLIGHTS 2011 - Qualified for NCAA Championships, but did not participate due to three-skier limit... finished 15th in GS and 24th in SL at EISA Championships at Bates... placed 16th in SL at Middlebury... took 15th place in GS at Dartmouth... finished 12th (GS) and 15th (SL) at UVM... placed season-best 4th in SL and 12th in GS at Colby... finished 10th in GS and 11th in SL at St. Lawrence 2010 - Placed 12th (SL) and 15th (GS) in Middlebury... finished 20th in GS and 20th in SL at Williams... at Dartmouth, placed season-best 11th in GS, also placed 22nd in SL... placed 21st (SL) and 27th (GS) at UVM... finished 18th (SL) and 29th (GS) at St. Michael’s... took 26th (SL) and 28th (GS) at St. Lawrence Before UNH: Graduated from Rowmark Ski Academy in 2008... recorded three third-place finishes in first year of J2 competition... claimed two second-place finishes his second year at J2... named to Western Elite Team and Intermountain Division Team
Geoffrey Bonewald So. • Undeclared New London, N.H.
Personal: The son of Chris and Karen Bonewald... born 5-5-91 in Manchester, N.H. UNH HIGHLIGHTS 2011 - Placed 21st in SL and 26th in GS at EISA Championships at Bates... finished 32nd in GS and competed in SL at Middlebury Before UNH: Attended Proctor Academy... lettered in baseball and soccer at Proctor... two-time Macomber Cup champion... spent three years with the NHARA Development and State Teams
Sam Coffey
So. • Business Administration: International Business, Economics Snowmass, Colo. Personal: The son of Joe and Cathy Coffey... born 1-22-90 in Aspen, Colo. UNH HIGHLIGHTS 2011 - Named to USCSCA All-Academic Team... earned All-America Second Team recognition with eighth-place finish in SL at NCAA Championships, hosted by University of Vermont, where he also finished 18th in GS... finished 11th in GS and 12th in SL at EISA Championships at Bates... tied for 5th place in SL at Middlebury... finished 9th in GS and 14th in SL at Dartmouth... placed career-high 5th (GS) and also finished 10th (SL) at Vermont... took 6th (GS) and 8th (SL) at Colby... finished 14th in GS and 37th in SL at St. Lawrence Before UNH: Skied for Denver University for one season ... skied for Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club... graduated from Aspen High School in 2008, where he also lettered in baseball and soccer... member of Colorado State Championship team in 2005 and 2007... High school highlights: 2007 J2 National Super-G Champion; 14th place in downhill at 2009 U.S. Alpine Championship; 2009 Rocky MT Division Overall downhill title and 2008-2010 Colorado All-Star ski team member
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Eric Coffin
So. • Business Administration Sugar Hill, N.H. Personal: The son of Tris and Cynthia Coffin... born 4-1-92 in Hanover, N.H. Before UNH: Graduated from New Hampton School in 2010... also lettered in soccer and cycling... awarded the Varsity Soccer Coaches Award and cycling MVP in 2008... garnered cycling coaches award in 2009... member of NHARA Development Team 08-09... NHARA LaFoley Spring Series Champion in 2009-2010... finished in top 15 at Eastern Championships in Super Combined
Kris Hopkins
So. • Mechanical Engineering North Andover, Mass. Personal: The son of Bryan and Beth Ellen Hopkins... born 3-8-91 in Danbury, Conn. UNH HIGHLIGHTS 2011 Competed in GS at Colby Before UNH: Graduated from Killington Mountain School... member of Mt. Mansfield Ski Clulb... named to Boston Globe All-Scholastic Team in 2009 after winning North Shore Ski League overall title... National Honor Society Student... graduated from North Andover High School in 2009... also lettered in lacrosse, golf and soccer... 2009-10 Vermont Cup Overall Champion
Charlie Kidd
So. • Business Administration Toronto, Ontario Personal: The son of William and Susan Kidd... born 6-24-90 in Toronto, Ontario Before UNH: Competed for Iced Out Racing for coach Bruce Knoepfel... also skied at Northwood School for coach Guy Middleton...
Chad Lawrence So. • Civil Engineering Hastings, Minn. UNH HIGHLIGHTS 2011 Placed 9th in GS and 16th in SL at EISA Championships at Bates... finished 12th in GS and 14th in SL at Middlebury Carnival... took 20th in SL at Dartmouth Carnival... placed 4th in GS at Vermont Carnival... finished 7th in SL at St. Lawrence Carnival Before UNH: Graduated from the Green Mountain Valley School
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Curtis Lush
So. • Computer Engineering Clarksburg, Ontario Personal: The son of Robert and Darice Lush... born 12-30-90 in Oakville, Ontario Before UNH: Skied for Iced Out Racing, a premier alpine ski racing team in Summit County/Vail, Colo. ... graduated from Pretty River Academy in 2009
Coley Oliver
Fr. • Mechanical Engineering Salt Lake City, Utah Personal: The son of Jim and Kay Oliver... born 7-11-90 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Before UNH: Competed for the Park City Ski Team in Salt Lake City, Utah... attended high school at Rowmark Ski Academy
2011 All-America Alpine Skier Zach Clayton First Team Second Team
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UNH HALL OF FAME SKIERS Name (class)
Year Inducted
Edward Blood (‘34) Ralph Townsend (‘49) Ernest Pederson (‘30) Paul Toolin (‘28) Carl Paulson (‘15) Jere Chase (‘36) Silas Dunklee (‘46) Gunner D. Michelson (‘26) Jon B. Riisnaes (‘56) Gail Bigglestone (‘60) Kelly Milligan (‘86) Patty Ross-Tran (‘82)
1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1985 1985 1991 1993 1994 1994 1996
Name (class)
Year Inducted
Virginia E. Parker (‘46) Sheldon S. “Moe” Vamey (‘50) Pamel “Muzzy” Smith Alexander (‘81) Jill Sickels Matlock (‘86) Gail Helfer (‘75) Nancy Gustafson (‘88) Maria Hasset (‘94) Marty Hall (‘71) Susanne Fortier (‘71) Patrick Weaver (‘93) Grover Daniels (‘79)
1997 1997 1997 1997 1999 1999 2001 2002 2004 2006 2008
U.S. SKI TEAM MEMBERS Name Howie Bean Kelly Milligan Patty Ross Mike Hussey Brendan Sullivan Patrick Weaver
Year
Name
1976 1984 1984 1986 1986 1998, 2002
Scott Doughty Leanne Smith Peter Dascoulious Bob Treadwell Julie Wolny
Year 2002 2006, 07 1971 1976-79 1986-87
OLYMPIANS Name
Year
Rex Bell (coach) Ed Blood Peter Dascoulious Everett Dunklee Marty Hall (coach) Steve Knowlton Al Merrill
Name
1988 1932, 36 1976 1972 1972, 76, 84, 88, 92 1958 1956
Kelly Milligan Patty Ross Leanne Smith Robel Teklemariam Ralph Townsend Patrick Weaver
Year 1984 1984 2010 2006 1948 1998, 2002
ALL-TIME COACHES
Men’s Terry Aldrich Tom Barstow Rex Bell Paul Berton Ed Blood Jere Chase Ned McSherry Paul Sweet Tom Upham
Women’s Gail Bigglestone Marilyn Cochran Buzzy Davis Rob Hamilton Mary Heller Cory Schwartz Lex Scourby Scott Young
Combined Phil Astrachan Brian Blank Bill McQuade Cory Schwartz Kurt Simard RJ Turner
ENDOWMENTS Paul E. Berton Scholarship Fund Nordic Ski Team Scholarship Fund
Ski Team Alpine Scholarship Fund Ski Team Endowment
Ski Teams Endowed Fund
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ALL AMERICANS Name
Year
John Kendall Kim Kendall Bruce Cunningham Howie Bean Grover Daniels Pam Smith Kelly Milligan Mike Hussey Iver Dahl Jill Listowich Patrick Weaver Maria Hasset Kate Thomas Hayden Barile Frazier Blair Kristin Downs Janice Rossi Susie Easterly
1970, 71 1972, 73 1971, 72 1977 1979 1981 1982 1985 1990, 92 1991 1991 1992, 94 1993 1994, 95 1994 1994 1994 1995
Name
Year
Emily Cartwright 1996 Matt Regan 1996 Coreen Woodbury 1997 Greg Blaisdell 2000, 01, 02, 03 Cristin Copeland 2000, 02 Chris Wolski 2000 Heather Plimpton 2000 Syd Mikkleson 2003, 05 John Martz 2005 Stephanie Vaughn 2005, 06 Joe Dunn 2006 Sean McNamara 2006, 08, 09 Veronique Archambault-Leger 2007,09, 10 Aileen Farrell 2007, 08, 09 Michael Cremeno 2009 Willie Ford 2009 Dylan McGuffin 2010 Zach Clayton 2011 Sam Coffey 2011
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Name
Event
Year
John Kendall Kim Kendall Roy Weaver Bob Treadwell Nancy Gustafson Scott Doughty Patrick Weaver
Ski Meister Ski Meister Special Jumping 30 km, 50 km relay Disabled Biathlon Relay 20 km, U.S. National Relay
1970, 71 1972, 73 1975 1978 1988 1998 1998
NCAA SKIING CHAMPIONSHIPS Year
1955 1958 1961 1970 1971 1972 1973 1977 1978 1979 18
Finish
5th 6th 5th 7th 5th 7th 9th 8th 8th 9th
Year
Finish
Year
Finish
Year
Finish
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
9th 12th 12th 9th 7th 7th 8th 9th 11th 10th
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
10th 10th 9th 10th 8th 9th 10th 11th 10th 9th
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
8th 11th 9th 10th 14th 12th 9th 11th 11th 9th 9th 8th
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ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Mark Huddleston president
Mark W. Huddleston is the 19th president of the University of New Hampshire. He brings three decades of experience in public and private higher education as a faculty member, dean, and senior administrator, most recently as president of Ohio Wesleyan University. His term at UNH commenced in July 2007. Huddleston began his academic career at the State University of New York-Buffalo in 1977 as an assistant professor of political science. He then joined the faculty of the University of Delaware in 1980, where he remained for the next 24 years. Dr. Huddleston chaired the Department of Political Science and International Relations and served as associate provost for international programs. He was named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in 2001, where he managed 45 academic departments and centers with nearly 900 full-time faculty and staff, and served in that capacity until he was named president of Ohio Wesleyan University in 2004. Having received his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from SUNY-Buffalo, Huddleston went on to receive both a master’s degree and Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. An author of numerous books and articles, he has been active as a consultant for both the U.S. government and international organizations. He also served as an advisor in Bosnia on rebuilding financial and administrative infrastructures after the Dayton accords. Huddleston was raised in Syracuse and spent 24 years at the University of Delaware in various capacities. He and his wife, Emma Bricker, have three children, Andy, Kate and Giles.
Marty Scarano athletic director
The 2011-12 academic year represents the 12th season Marty Scarano has served as the Director of Athletics at the University of New Hampshire. During his tenure, Scarano has heightened national exposure for UNH athletics with academics, facility renovations and programmatic advancement being top priorities. With a Graduation Success Rate (GSR) of 95 percent among its student-athletes in 2010-11, UNH ranked highest in the America East Conference, the Colonial Athletic Association and second nationally among all public institutions. UNH finished second in the America East Academic Cup for the third time in the last four years, achieving a 3.13 cumulative grade-point average. The Wildcats had the highest number of honorees on the 2010 America East Fall Academic Honor Roll and the second-highest percentage of student-athletes on the 2010-11 America East Winter/Spring
Academic Honor Roll. UNH athletics has consistently been ranked among the top of Division I institutions in the battle for the Learfield Sports NACDA Directors’ Cup. Most recently, the Wildcats ranked 76th out of more than 370 Division I schools with 242.50 points, which was the best in America East. The Wildcats finished third behind only Connecticut (44) and Boston College (64) in the New England region. Scarano’s many accomplishments have played a key role in UNH being named one of the Top 20 Athletic Departments in the Country in U.S. News and World Report college athletics rankings in March 2002. UNH’s graduation rate for athletes has maintained levels at or exceeding 90 percent, which puts it among the nation’s best in Division I. Scarano has focused on moving UNH athletics into the collegiate national arena. To accomplish that goal, the University has taken on the task of hosting major NCAA championships. The Wildcat athletic department has played host to highly successful NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Northeast Regionals at the Verizon Wireless Arena (Manchester, N.H.) in 2004, 2007, 2009 and 2011. UNH has had the opportunity to host two NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Frozen Fours in the Whittemore Center in 2002 and 2005. In addition, UNH successfully hosted the 2007 NCAA Skiing Championships in Washington Valley as well as the 2005 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Northeast Regional at the Whittemore Center Arena. There have been over $9 million in capitol improvements since Scarano’s hiring in the summer of 2000. Scarano also has been an active member in the leadership of UNH’s three major conferences and was the chair of the executive committees for Atlantic 10 football, Hockey East and America East from 2003 to 2007. He also served as chair of the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee in 2005-06 and 2006-07 and is currently on the America East Executive Council. Scarano held the position of Athletics Director at Colorado College from July 1996 through June 2000. During his tenure, Colorado College was ranked among the top 20 Division III programs in the Sears Cup national standings and produced several All-Americans, all-academic award winners and NCAA post-graduate scholarship recipients. Prior to his stay in Colorado Springs, Scarano worked for 13 years at Colgate University, where he served as assistant director of athletics, director of physical education, associate director, and senior associate director. Scarano, a native of Pittsburgh, Pa., is a 1978 graduate of Penn State University, where he started his athletic career as assistant ticket manager and the athletics events manager from 1980-83. Scarano holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental History from Colgate. He and his wife, Cydney, have three children: daughter, Lynden; son, Kyle, who is currently enrolled at UNH; and daughter, Corey, a junior at Oyster River High School.
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Steve Metcalf
deputy athletic director
Steve Metcalf is in his 15th year at UNH, having served the athletic department in a number of different capacities over the years. As the Deputy Athletic Director, he oversees all internal operations, as well as the women’s ice hockey, men’s soccer, field hockey, women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s skiing, men’s and women’s cross country and men’s and women’s indoor and outdoor track & field programs, and the areas of strength & conditioning and sports medicine. Additional duties include a role as Marty Scarano’s designate for all league affiliations and NCAA Championships, as well as in the daily operation of the department. UNH has served as the host for numerous NCAA championships in men’s and women’s ice hockey, gymnastics and skiing, including two Women’s Ice Hockey National Championships and the NCAA Skiing National Championship. At the conference level, Metcalf serves on the America East Championship Committee and recently completed a two-year term as chair. He currently serves as the chair of the NCAA National Collegiate Ski committee and previously was a member of the NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Committee with three years service as the chair.
John Ciani
associate head strength coach John Ciani is in his 10th year with the University of New Hampshire athletic department. After four years as an assistant coach in the University’s strength and conditioning office, Ciani was promoted to the position of Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning in 2006. Ciani’s efforts have been key in guiding UNH student-athletes to NCAA appearances in both women’s and men’s ice hockey, football, gymnastics, women’s volleyball, women’s lacrosse, skiing and track & field. Ciani came to UNH from the University of North Dakota, where he worked under Paul Chapman, the Wildcats’ current director of strength and conditioning, as an assistant with the men’s ice hockey, football, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s basketball and baseball teams. Ciani is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and Certified Level 1 Coach through USAWeightlifting. He is completing his Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology. After graduating from Escondido High School, Ciani went on to Long Beach State University, where he earned his B.A. in Psychology in 2000. 20
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Joanne Maldari assistant a.d. academic support
Athletic excellence is part of the formula for success in the collegiate experience for University of New Hampshire ski team. The primary measure of achievement is the student-athlete’s success in the classroom. New Hampshire also has one of the top graduation rates in the country for student-athletes. UNH is dedicated to enhancing the student-athlete’s ability to achieve academic excellence. Realizing the time commitment the athletes give to the school, the University administers a comprehensive program of academic support services that is available to Wildcat skiers and all other student-athletes. This program includes the monitoring of academic progress and providing tutorial services, as well as interacting with the academic advisors within the various colleges. Serving as Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services since 1994 is Joanne Maldari, a 1990 graduate of Holy Cross who went on the earn her master’s degree in Athletic Counseling at Springfield College. She was recognized for her outstanding efforts at UNH by receiving the University’s 2001 Academic Advising Award. Before coming to Durham, Maldari served athletic counseling internships at Springfield and Central Connecticut State University.
Paul Chapman
director/strength and conditioning Paul Chapman is in the midst of his 10th year as the strength and conditioning director at the University of New Hampshire. During his tenure at UNH, he helped coordinate the building of the state-of-the-art Jerry Azumah Performance Center, and his efforts have been key in guiding UNH athletes to NCAA appearances in men’s and women’s hockey, gymnastics, volleyball, women’s lacrosse, track & field and skiing. Chapman is a member of the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (strength and conditioning coach certified), USA-Weightlifting (certified level 1 coach); the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and he was the state director of the National Strength and Conditioning Association in North Dakota from 1991-95. In 2005, he earned the title of Master Strength and Conditioning Coach from the CSCCA. He has also authored four publications related to strength and conditioning and has trained and consulted several NFL, CFL and NHL athletes. Chapman is a 1990 graduate of Dickinson State University in North Dakota with a B.S. Degree in Biology. He then went on to earn a M.S. in Exercise Science from the University of North Dakota in 1994
2010-11 Official Team Physicians 2011-12 OFFICIAL TEAM PHYSICIANS The physicians at Seacoast Orthopedics & Sports Medicine are the Official Team Physicians of the UNH Wildcats and are board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery or the American Board of Family Practice. Our highly subspecialized orthopedic physicians treat all musculoskeletal conditions.
Charles M Blitzer, MD
Fred H Brennan Jr, DO
•Trauma & Fracture Surgery •Arthroscopic Surgery •Shoulder Surgery
•Sports Medicine •Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine •Post-Concussion Management
Medical Degree: Boston University accelerated combined AB/MD program Internship in General Surgery: Bay State Medical Center, an affiliate of Tufts University Residency in Orthopedic Surgery: University of Vermont R id Residency i Pediatric in P di t i Orthopedics: O th di Montreal M t l Children’s Child ’ Hospital/McGill University Certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Memberships: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Board of Councilors; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow ; American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Diplomate; Orthopaedic Trauma Association ; Arthroscopy Association of North America; New Hampshire Medical Society, Past President; New Hampshire Orthopaedic Society
Peter D Buckley, MD
Medical Degree: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine Residency in Family Medicine: Albany Medical Center, New York Sports Medicine Fellowship: Northwest Ohio Center for S t M Sports Medicine/University di i /U i it off T Toledo l d Certifications: American Board of Family Medicine; Certificate of Added Qualifications in sports medicine Memberships: American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine, Fellow; American Academy of Family Medicine, Fellow; American College of Sports Medicine, Fellow; New Hampshire Medical Society
Peter J Dirksmeier Dirksmeier,, MD
•Sports Medicine •Arthroscopic Surgery •Shoulder & Knee Surgery Medical Degree: University of Vermont College of Medicine Internship in General Surgery: Brown University/ Rhode Island Hospital, Providence Residency in Orthopedic Surgery: University of Florida/Shands Hospital, Gainesville Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine Fellowship: University of Oklahoma Certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Diplomate Memberships: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow; American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Diplomate; Arthroscopy Association of North America; American College of Sports Medicine; New Hampshire Medical Society; New Hampshire Orthopaedic Society
Mark J Geppert, Geppert, MD
•Spine Surgery •Hip Surgery Medical Degree: University of Southern California, Los Angeles Internship in General Surgery: University of Pittsburgh Residency in Orthopedic Surgery: University of Pittsburgh Spinal Surgery Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Memberships: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow; American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Diplomate; Seacoast Spine Study Group; New Surgery, England Spine Study Group; North American Spine Society; New Hampshire Orthopaedic Society; New Hampshire Medical Society
Robert H Harrington, MD
•Foot & Ankle Surgery •Sports Medicine •Hand Surgery •General General Orthopedics Medical Degree: New York University School of Medicine Internship in General Surgery & Residency in Orthopedic Surgery: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New JerseyRobert Wood Johnson Medical School (formerly Rutgers) Foot & Ankle Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City Certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Memberships: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Diplomate; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow; American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society; New Hampshire Orthopaedic Society; New Hampshire Medical Society
Moby Parsons, MD
•Sports Medicine •Joint Replacement Surgery •Arthroscopic Surgery M di l D Medical Degree: University U i it off V Vermontt S School h l off Medicine Internship in General Surgery: Naval Hospital, San Diego Residency in Orthopedic Surgery: National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland Certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Memberships: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Diplomate; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow; American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons; New Hampshire Orthopaedic Society; New Hampshire Medical Society
David C Thut Thut,, MD
•Arthroscopic & Reconstructive Surgery •Joint Replacement Surgery •Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Medical Degree: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York Internship in General Surgery: University of Pittsburgh Residency in Orthopedic Surgery: University of Pittsburgh Sh ld & Elb ll hi University U i it off W hi t Shoulder Elbow F Fellowship: Washington, Seattle; University of Sydney, Aus. Certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow Memberships: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Diplomate; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow; American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons; Seacoast Orthopedics & Sports Medicine are the Official Team Physicians New Hampshire Orthopaedic Society
•Sports Medicine •Arthroscopic Surgery •Joint Replacement •Shoulder & Knee Medical Degree: University of Pennsylvania Internship in General Surgery:: University of Rochester Residency in Orthopedic Surgery: University of Rochester Sports Medicine Fellowship: New York University Hospital for Joint Disease Certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; Subspecialty in Sports Medicine, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Memberships: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Diplomate; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and areFellow; boardAmerican certifiedOrthopaedic by the American of Society Board for Sports New Hampshire Orthopaedic Society; New treat allMedicine; musculoskeletal conditions. Hampshire Medical Society
2010-11 Official Team Physicians
The physicians at of the UNH Wildcats Orthopaedic Surgery or the American Board of Family Practice. Our highly subspecialized orthopedic physicians
Robert P Waugh, MD •Hand Surgery •Wrist Surgery •Microsurgery Medical Degree: ` University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester Internship in General Surgery: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Residency in Orthopedic Surgery: University of Maryland H dS Hand Surgery F Fellowship: ll hi Children’s Child ’ Hospital H it l Boston; B t B Beth th Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Memberships: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Gavin R Webb, MD •Sports Medicine •Arthroscopic Surgery •Shoulder & Knee Surgery •Cartilage Restoration Medical Degree: University of Vermont School of Medicine Internship in General Surgery: Maine Medical Center, Portland Residency in Orthopedic Surgery: State University of New York at Buffalo Sports Medicine Fellowship: New England Baptist Hospital, Boston Certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery ; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow Memberships: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Diplomate; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow; Arthroscopy Association of North America; American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine; NH Orthopaedic Society; NH Medical Society
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33 Top-10 NCAA Finishes
37 All-Americans 56 All-American Selections
7 National Champions
13 Olympians 11 U.S. Ski Team Members 22
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WILDCAT skiing
January 20-21 27-28
Event Bates Winter Carnival UNH Winter Carnival
Alpine Venue Sunday River Attitash
Nordic Venue Black Mountain Jackson Ski Touring Center
February 3-5 10-11 17-18 24-25
Vermont Winter Carnival Dartmouth Winter Carnival Williams Winter Carnival Middlebury Winter Carnival (EISA Championship)
Mt. Mansfield Dartmouth Skiway Jiminy Peak Snow Bowl
Trapp Family Lodge Oak Hill Prospect Rikert
March 7-10
NCAA Championships Bridger Bowl Bohart Ranch (Montana State University|Bozeman, Mont.)