C.W. POST C.W. POST PIONEERS 2010 CROSS COUNTRY
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
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C.W. POST PIONEERS
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C.W. POST ATHLETICS
2010 CROSS COUNTRY
2009-10 Quick Facts: Overall Record: 208-101-4 (.668 winning pct.) Conference Record: 123-46 (.727 winning pct.)
• 18 student-athletes were named All-Americans. • 71 student-athletes received All-Conference recognition. • Five programs won their conference championships (men’s cross country, men’s soccer, men’s lacrosse, base ball, women’s lacrosse). • Six programs participated in NCAA Championships. • Men’s Lacrosse repeated as NCAA Champions, capturing its second straight title and third overall in program history.
WOMEN’S SPORTS
Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Volleyball
MEN’S SPORTS Baseball
Basketball Cross Country Football Lacrosse Soccer
C.W. POST ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT Intercollegiate athletics is a key component to the success of Long Island University. The Intercollegiate Athletics Program at C.W. Post de- velops leadership skills, personal character, discipline and competitiveness in an environment where the foremost goal is academic achieve ment and the successful completion of the University’s academic requirements for graduation. Each student-athlete is a representative of the University and C.W. Post, and will conform to the letter and spirit of all rules and regulations, including those contained in the Campus Ethos Statement and will reflect the University’s commitment to excellence and access. The Intercollegiate Athletics Program strives to offer a wide range of opportunities in an environment that encourages diversity; remain re- sponsive to student, faculty and public interest; inspire the belief that the success of the overall department is greater than that of the individu al team; and create an enduring source of pride for student-athletes, alumni and the greater communities in which the program is a part.
The Program endorses the following Foundations of Athletic Excellence: • Leadership • Accountability • Pride • Competitiveness • Integrity • Service • Respect • Commitment • Sportsmanship
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C.W. POST PIONEERS 2010 CROSS COUNTRY table of contents
CROSS COUNTRY INFORMATION Conference....................................................East Coast Conference Head Coach.......................................... Rob Morris (C.W. Post ‘04) Phone Number...........................................................(516) 299-3855 Morris Email:................................................ robert.morris@liu.edu Assistant Coach..........................................................Christa Morris Assistant Coach........................................... .......Thomas Brouillard
C.W. POST AT A GLANCE
Credits
The 2010 C.W. Post cross country media guide was written, edited and designed by the C.W. Post Athletic Media Relations Office. Design and layout by Patrick McWalters using InDesign CS3 and Photoshop CS3. Special thanks to Rob Morris, Jill Fisher and Sarah Ralls for their assistance.
Location......................................................... Brookville, N.Y. 11548 Founded......................................................................................... 1954 President.............................................................Dr. David Steinberg Provost..................................................................... Dr. Paul Forestell Enrollment.................................................................................... 8.472 Nickname................................................................................ Pioneers Colors............................................................................ Green & Gold Athletics Director.............................Bryan Collins (516) 299-2847 Faculty Athletic Representative......Dr. Sean Grennan (516) 299-2592 Affiliation..................................................................NCAA II, ECAC Head Trainer........................................................... Elizabeth Zanolli Athletics Administrative Asst.........Marie Guarnieri (516) 299-2288 Equipment Manager..............................Bob Sugar (516) 299-2676 Sports Info. GA (Cross Country Contact)..........................Patrick McWalters Athletic Department Fax..........................................(516) 299-3155 SID Fax.........................................................................(516) 299-2844 McWalters E-Mail.........................patrick.mcwalters@my.liu.edu C.W. Post Pioneers Web Site.............. www.cwpostpioneers.com
Individual headshots, cover photos and action photography by Joe Rogate. Cover design by Patrick McWalters. Printing and color separations by Evans Printing, Concord, N.H.
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2010 CROSS COUNTRY overview
2010 C.W. Post Cross Country/Quick Facts.................................1 This is C.W. Post.................................................................................2 Pioneers In The Community............................................................3 Coaching Staff.................................................................................. 4-5 2010 Roster...........................................................................................5 Season Preview....................................................................................6 Pioneer Profiles..............................................................................7-11 History & Archives...........................................................................12 East Coast Conference.....................................................................13 Administration..................................................................................14 Athletic Administration...................................................................15 Athletic Staff Directory....................................................................16
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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
The C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University is known for small classes and personal attention from dedicated and highly credentialed professors. C.W. Post offers more than 250 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs, many of which carry the endorsement of the world’s top accrediting agencies, including the American Psychological Association, the American Library Association, AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and many more.
SCHOOLS OF STUDY
The C.W. Post Campus includes six schools of study: the College of Information and Computer Science, including the acclaimed Palmer School of Library and Information Science; the College of Management, including the schools of Business, Professional Accountancy and Public Service; the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, with 13 academic departments; the School of Education; the School of Health Professions and Nursing, and the School of Visual and Performing Arts. For more information visit our Web site at www.liu.edu/academics.
PERSONALIZED EDUCATION
FIRST-RATE FACILITIES
The safe and secure, 307-acre C.W. Post Campus is widely acclaimed for its scenic beauty and distinguished architecture. Its academic, cultural and recreational facilities include three art galleries, 80 student organizations, the world-class Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and a premier research library with more than three million volumes.
IDEAL LOCATION
C.W. Post is located on Long Island in the Village of Brookville, one of the most sought-after residential communities in the United States. Our location, just 10 minutes by car from the Long Island Expressway, means that you can quickly get to major shopping malls, beautiful beaches, parks and gardens, historic landmarks that include the former homes of U.S. presidents, multiplex movie theaters, sports centers, planetariums and museums. The campus is just 50 minutes from the corporate and entertainment capital of the world – New York City.
The academic and personal support provided to C.W. Post students is second to none. Each undergraduate is assigned to a full-time, professional academic counselor to help them stay on course to successful completion of their degrees. C.W. Post’s award-winning Cooperative Education program provides students with the opportunity for internships related to their studies, and the Office of Professional Experience and Career Planning maintains a wide array of services to help graduates enter meaningful and rewarding careers.
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389 Student-Athletes 2,640 hours of community service
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15 Teams
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ROB MORRIS
Rob Morris begins his fourth season as croos country head coach of the C.W. Post Pioneers. Morris guided the Pioneers to Head Coach • Fourth Season • C.W. Post ‘04 a successful 2009 season, with the men’s team winning the East Coast Conference Championship Title, the school’s fourth title. The women also had a strong showing under Coach Morris, finishing third at the championships. Coach Morris helped to guide the Pioneer men to three top ten finishers at the championships. Freshman Christian Altamura was the first to cross the finish line, as he clocked a time of 27:53.40. Preceding Altamura was freshman Matthew O’Keefe and Graduate Student Vince Giambanco. These performances were good enough for all three to find themselves on the All-Conference teams, along with freshman David Johnson. For the women, Morris helped four ladies earn the recognition of being named to the All-Conference teams. Freshman Caitlin Smith was the first to cross the finish line, completing the course at a time of 21:12.50, good enough for a spot on the All-Conference First Team. Seniors Kristen Sweeney and Erin Lusenskas and freshman Katherine Wilkens completed the course with times that were good enough to garner Second Team AllConference spots. In total, seven Pioneers made the various All-Conference teams. At the NCAA Division II East Regional, both teams had fine showings. The men finished 10th out of 26 teams, and the women earned 16th place at the race, out of 25 teams. Morris will now guide a squad of Pioneers that will see many returners, as well as some new faces. The men were selected to finish first in the East Coast Conference preseason poll, while the women earned enough votes to finish third in the poll. Morris, a 2004 graduate of C.W. Post, returned to the Brookville campus following one year at Nova High School in Davie, Fla. as a head track and field as well as women’s soccer coach. Morris also served as an assistant coach for boys and girls cross country. Currently, Morris is the assistant coach of boys’ track and field and teaches seventh and eighth grade at Stimson Middle School in Huntington Station, N.Y. Assistant Coach • First Season • C.W. Post ‘10 While competing at C.W. Post, the two-time NYCAC cross Tom Brouillard starts his first year as Assistant Coach to country champion captained the Pioneers’ track and field and cross country squads and served on the Student Athletic Advisory Coach Rob Morris. Brouillard is a recent graduate from C.W. Post, and also a runner at the school for three cross country Committee (SAAC). He was a three-time cross country MVP seasons. Before coming to C.W. Post, Brouillard ran at Johnson and was named to the 3,000-meter track and field “All Time List”. & Wales University in Providence and he helped the Wildcats to Prior to coming to C.W. Post, Morris served as a captain a third place finish in the conference. on the cross country and track and field teams at Patchogue While a Pioneer, Brouillard was the senior leader on a team Medford High School and was a three-time Suffolk All-County that won the East Coast Conference Championship during the Team selection. He was a cross country state qualifier in 1998 2009 season. During the year, he also matched his 8k personal and qualified in the 1600m in track and field in 1999. Morris also best, running the course at NYIT in 28:04.0. He then later placed 19th at the High Nationals in the mile. topped that record with a time of 27:57 at the Codfish Bowl. Morris is a certified teacher in Secondary English in Florida Tom also had a strong 2008 season, where he led many of the and New York. He also holds a USA Track and Field Level I men across the finish line in various races. Coaching Certificate. Brouillard will look to add his leadership and guidance into Coach Morris is now married to the former Christa Imperia coaching matter, as he will be a strong part in developing many ale. of the Pioneer runners.
COACHING STAFF
Tom Brouillard
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CHRISTA Morris
Assistant Coach • Fourth Season • C.W. Post ‘04
Christa Morris enters her fourth season as the assistant cross country coach for the Pioneers. Previously, Morris, a 2004 graduate of C.W. Post and a USATF Level 1 certified coach, served as the primary varsity distance coach at both Oyster Bay and Levittown School Districts. Aside from coaching, Morris is an English professor at the University and several other Long Island colleges. During her tenure at C.W. Post, Morris served as the captain of the women’s Pioneer Cross Country and Track and Field program. She was a six-time NCAA national qualifier in both the mile and 800 meters. She was titled Most Valuable Athlete for the Northeast Region in track and field and named the NYCAC conference MVP in cross country. Likewise, she was a 10-time MVP at C.W. Post. She currently holds several school records, including the 800, and is the top ranked female harrier on the cross country 5K all-time list. In the summer of 2010, Christa married Head Coach Rob Morris.
Name Yr. Christian Altamura So. Karissa Chiantella Fr. Raymond Coyle So. Troy Edwards So. Michael Fitzsimmons Fr. Vincent Giambanco Gr. David Johnson So. Joseph Lasher Fr. Erin Lusenskas Sr. Jennifer McLaughlin Fr. Sara McLaughlin Fr. Matthew O’Keefe So. Angela Pereira Jr. Angelica Price Fr. Caitlin Smith So. Thomas Speicher So. Katherine Wilkens So.
2010 Pioneers Ht. 6-2 5-8 5-9 5-10 5-7 6-0 5-8 5-11 5-7 5-7 5-4 6-0 5-1 5-5 5-6 6-0 5-7
Hometown/High School Seaford, N.Y./MacArthur Bayville, NY/Locust Valley Woodhaven, N.Y./Martin Luther Brooklyn, N.Y./Bishop Loughlin Hazlet, N.J./Raritan Muttontown, N.Y./Oyster Bay (Univ. of Miami) Flushing, N.Y./Francis Lewis Seaford, N.Y./Seaford East Atlantic Beach, N.Y./Sacred Heart Academy Seaford, N.Y./MacArthur Seaford, N.Y./MacArthur East Rockaway, N.Y./Holy Trinity Islip, N.Y./Islip Tampa, Fl./Berkeley Preparatory Levittown, N.Y./MacArthur Levittown, N.Y./Division Ave. Woodbury, N.Y./Syosset
Head Coach - Rob Morris (C.W. Post ‘04) Fourth season Assistant Coaches - Christa Morris (C.W. Post ‘04) Fourth Season Tom Brouillard (C.W. Post ‘10) First Season
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2010 season preview
As always, the main goal for any new season is to reach the top. That will be no different for the women’s cross country team, as they hope to accomplish their goal of winning the East Coast Conference Championship. They also will be looking to crack the top 10 rankings for women cross country teams in the east region. The team will return three student-athletes, one being Erin Lusenskas (East Atlantic Beach, N.Y.). Lusenskas will return to the squad as a graduate student, and looks to continue her outstanding career. She ran her personal best 5k last year, where she completed the course at the Codfish Bowl in a time of 20:37.3. She also earned a place on the All-Conference Second Team after her performance at the East Coast Conference Championships. Other returners include sophomores Caitlin Smith (Levittown, N.Y.) and Katherine Wilkens (Woodbury, N.Y.). Smith comes off a 2009 campaign where she ran one of the fastest 5k’s in nearly five years at the school. The course time was registered at 20:28.4, completed at the NYIT course on Sept. 19. She also earned a place on the All-Conference First Team after her performance at the championships. Wilkens also saw her best 5k time come at the NYIT race. And at the East Conference Championships, she completed the course with a time that would land her on the All-Conference Second Team. Both will look to make even bigger impacts this year. With the returners, there will also be five new additions that will look to contribute right away. Coming in will be a standout from Berkeley Preparatory in Florida, as well as a state qualifier, Angelica Price (Tampa, Fla.). Joining her will be New York state qualifiers Jennifer McLaughlin (Seaford, N.Y.) and Karissa Chiantella (Bayville, N.Y.). Jennifer will also be coming in with her twin sister Sara McLaughlin (Seaford, N.Y.). The final new comer will be Suffolk County Community College transfer Angela Pereira (Islip, N.Y.). All additions have many hopes for the season and will look to help the women’s team climb the regional rankings and win an East Coast Conference Championship.
Men’s Report
The men’s cross country team enters the 2010 season at top of the East Conference preseason poll, as well as seventh in the East Region Rankings, the only ECC team to be
ranked in the top 10. The goals for the season are to repeat as East Coast Conference Champions as well as break into the top five in the East Regional Rankings. The only loss from last year’s team was Thomas Brouillard. However, Brouillard will be returning to the team as an assistant coach and will look to share his knowledge and guidance with all Pioneer racers. Sophomore Christian Altamura (Seaford, N.Y.) was named the East Coast Conference Pre-Season Runner of the Year on the men’s side. His personal best in the 8k came at the Codfish Bowl, where he clocked a time of 27:09. Altamura also continued his great season with a placement on the All-Conference First Team after a great race at the ECC Championships. The future looks bright for Altamura, and he will look to help lead the men’s team as well as improve individual records. Altamura will be joined by five returners. Graduate Student Vincent Giambanco (Muttontown, N.Y.) comes off a 2009 season where he set a personal best, as well as a college best in nearly four years, with a time of 26:05.80. Giambanco was also part of the All-Conference Second Team. The remaining returners enter the 2010 season as sophomores. Raymond Coyle (Woodhaven, N.Y.) placed 71st at the NCAA Division II Northeast Regional last year. Also finishing with a good time at the regional was David Johnson (Flushing, N.Y.). Johnson placed 43rd at the competition, helping C.W. Post finish 10th as a team. Earning a spot on the All-Conference First Team in the 2009 Conference Championships was Matthew O’Keefe (East Rockaway, N.Y.). O’Keefe also finished one spot behind Coyle at the regional. The last returner is Thomas Speicher (Levittown, N.Y.). Speicher is looking to challenge for a top spot on the men’s team this year after sitting out last year due to an injury. The newcomers include three runners that will look to have an immediate impact. Nassau County two-mile champion and cross country champion freshman Joseph Lasher (Seaford, N.Y.) joins the team out of Seaford. Sophomore Troy Edwards (Brooklyn, N.Y.) comes from Bishop Loughlin and freshman Michael Fitzsimmons (Hazlet, N.J.) joins the team from Raritan. The season will start Sept. 11, when the Pioneers will open at the Hofstra Invite.
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Caitlin SMITH 5-7 • Senior East Atlantic Beach, N.Y./Sacred Heart Academy 2009: Ran a personal best in the 5k with a time of 20:37.3 at the
Codfish Bowl (Sept. 26) ... finished 11th at the East Coast Conference Championships on Oct. 25, earning a place on the All-Conference Second Team ... out of 162 racers, finished 55th with a time of 25:25.7 at the NCAA Division II Northeast Regional 6k. 2009 Preseason: Registered a 5k time of 20:30 at the Millersville Invite. 2008: Set a 6K personal record (26:18) at Northeast Regional Meet (Nov. 9) … took a fourth place finish at Dowling Exhibition meet (Oct. 9) … finished 132 out of 224 runners at Iona College Meet of Champions (Sept. 20) ... ran a personal best in the 5k of 22:03 at the Codfish Bowl (Sept. 27). 2007: Placed 122 out of 172 runners at Connecticut College Invitational. Prior to C.W. Post: Competed for Sacred Heart Academy, helping the team to a CHSAA Championship in 2005 ... also participated in track and field. Personal: Daughter of Peter and Helen Lusenskas ... Peter played basketball for NYIT from 1969-1973 ... has a younger sister... art education major. Personal Best: 5k - 20:30; 6k -25:25.
2009: Ran the fastest 5k in the school in nearly five years, while also
accomplishing a personal best at NYIT (Sept. 19) with a time of 20:28.4 ... earned a spot on the All-Conference First Team ... finished 95th at the NCAA Division II East Regional. Prior to C.W. Post: Participated in four years of varsity cross country, winter track, and spring track … the Generals were cross country Class A champions … led her team to four winter track conference championships. Personal: Middle child of Donald and Catherine Smith … sister, Kelly, plays lacrosse at Geneseo … majoring in education. Personal Best: 5k - 19:57; 6k - 26:48.
player profiles
Erin LUSENSKAS
5-6 • Sophomore Levittown, N.Y./MacArthur
Katherine WILKENS 5-7 • Sophomore Woodbury, N.Y./Syosset
2009: Ran a personal college best at NYIT (Sept. 5), finishing 33rd ...
earned a spot on the All-Conference Second Team ... placed 83rd out of 162 racers at the NCAA Division II Northeast Regional. Prior to C.W. Post: Was a participant in cross country, winter track, and spring track for Syosset High School … led her team to cross country county champions in 2008 … holds a personal record in the 5k (21:00). Personal: One of Thomas and Karen Wilkens’ six children … aspires to be a high school or middle school math teacher … majoring in education with a minor in mathematics. Personal Best: 5k - 21:00; 6k - 26:23
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Angela PEREIRA
Jennifer McLAUGHLIN
Prior to C.W. Post: Comes from Suffolk County Community Col-
Prior to C.W. Post: Was part of track and field and cross country
5-1 • Sophomore Islip, N.Y./Islip High School
player Profiles
lege ... was awarded the Scholar Athlete and Coach’s Award ... team accolades include Region and District Championships in 2008 and 2009... attended Islip High School. Personal: Daughter of Maurice and Joann ... youngest of four children ... plans to work in a long term care facility ... majoring in nutrition. Personal Best: 5k - 22:30
5-7 • Freshman Seaford, N.Y./MacArthur
for coach Christa Morris ... won three conference championships (2008-2010) ... also was All-Conference from 2008-2010 ... 5k personal record of 20:05 at the New York State Meet. Personal: One of three children ... daughter of Wayne and Lori ... twin Sara is also on the team ... major is nutrition. Personal Best: 5k - 20:25
Karissa CHIANTELLA
Sara McLAUGHLIN
Prior to C.W. Post: Part of the Cross Country, Winter Track, and
Prior to C.W. Post: Participated in cross country and track under
5-8 • Freshman Locust Valley, N.Y./Locust Valley High School
Track teams at Locust Valley High School under William Willson ... was part of the County Championships from 2006-2009 ... was MVP in cross country from 2007-2009 ... 5k personal best at Bethpage in the Nassau Countys with a time of 19:46. Personal: Daughter of Martin and Ann ... one brother and a twin sister ... majoring in media arts. Personal Best: 5k - 19:46
5-4 • Freshman Seaford, N.Y./MacArthur
Coach Christa Morris ... part of the winter track championship team that won the conference championship back-to-back years ... 5k personal best 22:07 at Bethpage. Personal: One of three children ... parents are Wayne and Lori ... twin sister, Jennifer, is also on the team ... major is undecided. Personal Best: 5k - 22:01
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Angelica PRICE
Christian ALTAMURA
Prior to C.W. Post: Part of the cross country and track and field
2009: Ran an 8k personal best 27:09 at the Codfish Bowl (Sept. 26) ...
5-5 • Freshman Tampa, Fla./Berkeley Preparatory
placed third at the C.W. Post meet ... Earned a spot on the All-Conference First Team ... finished 75th at the NCAA Division II Northeast Regional (Nov. 8). Prior to C.W. Post: Competed at the varsity level in cross country and track and field all four years ... was named all-conference for four consecutive seasons ... received all-county accolades his junior and senior year ... honored with all-state recognition in his final season ... was fourth in the nation in the 3,000m steeple chase with a time of 9:39. Personal: One of Philip and Elizabeth Altamura’s four children ... major is undecided. Personal Best: 8k - 27:09; 10k - 35:06
Vincent GIAMBANCO
6-0 • Graduate Student Muttontown, N.Y./Oyster Bay (Univ. of Miami) 2009: In an 8k personal best, Vincent ran a college fastest time in
almost a four year space with a time of 26:05.80 ... finished first at the C.W. Post Invite (Sept. 12) ... earned a spot on the All-Conference Second Team ... finished 52nd at the NCAA Division II Northeast Regional. Prior to C.W. Post: Graduated from University of Miami in 2009 ... competed for the Hurricanes in four seasons ... was named MVP in high school ... held a career record of 15:51 in the 5K. Personal: One of Vincent and Sheila Giambanco’s two children ... has an older sister ... aspires to become a certified personal trainer ... majoring in mental health counseling. Personal Best: 8k - 25:39; 10k - 34:15
Raymond COYLE
5-9 • Sophomore Woodhaven, N.Y./Martin Luther
2009: Ran an 8k personal best 27:11 at the NYIT Running of the
Bears (Sept. 19) ... placed 71st at the NCAA Division II Northeast Regional on Nov. 8. Prior to C.W. Post: Competed in cross country and outdoor track for four years at the varsity level ... was named a P.S.A.A. Champion his senior year ... a NYSAIS runner-up his senior year and a New York State qualifier his junior and senior year ... holds the school record at Martin Luther in the 4x800 meter and the 4x1 mile events. Personal: Oldest of Raymond Coyle and Rosemary Policastro’s two children ... has a younger sister ... majoring in accounting. Personal Best: 8k - 26:55; 10k - 34:58
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teams at Berkeley Preparatory ... finished third in the states cross country competition in 2006. Personal: Daughter of Douglas and Ann ... one of three children ... admires her sister, Page, as well as Kara Goucher ... major is undecided. Personal Best: 5k - 20:17
5-4 • Sophomore Seaford, N.Y./MacArthur
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David JOHNSON 5-8 • Sophomore Flushing, N.Y./Francis Lewis
player profiles
2009: Ran a personal best in the 8k with a time of 27:15.05 at the Codfish Bowl
(Sept. 26) ... placed 43rd at the NCAA Division II Northeast Regional on Nov. 8. Prior to C.W. Post: A two-sport athlete for Francis Lewis ... ran cross country and track at the varsity level all four years of high school ... won the Borough Championship in cross country four consecutive seasons ... was a three-year captain and was named team MVP. Personal: Gary and Norma Johnson’s youngest child ... has an older brother ... major is undecided. Personal Best: 8k - 27:15; 10k - 33:54.
Matthew O’KEEFE
6-0 • Sophomore East Rockaway, N.Y./Holy Trinity
2009: Ran a personal 8k best at the Codfish Bowl (Sept. 26) with a
time of 27:19.7 ... earned a spot on the All-Conference First Team ... placed 72nd at the NCAA Division II Northeast Regional. Prior to C.W. Post: Participated in three years of varsity cross country and track for head coach James Muller … received MVP and all-league honors … set a 5K career best record of 17:53 his senior year. Personal: Older of Timothy and Patricia O’Keefe’s two children … major is undecided. Personal Best: 8k - 26:33; 10k - 35:02.
Thomas SPEICHER 6-0 • Sophomore Levittown, N.Y./Division Ave.
2009: Did not compete. Prior to C.W. Post: Participated in three years of varsity track and
cross country … was named all-conference in cross country after the 2008 season … earned all-division honors in track for the 3200m event in 2008 and 2009. 2009 Preseason: Ran a personal best 5k in a time of 16:18. Personal: One of Tom and Chris Speicher’s two children … majoring in education. Personal Best: 5k - 16:18.
Troy EDWARDS
5-11 • Sophomore Brooklyn, N.Y./Bishop Loughlin
Prior to C.W. Post: Comes out of Bishop Loughlin in Brooklyn ...
ran for Coach Jovan Thomson. Personal: Younger son of Deborah Lallender-Edwards two children ... admires his mother the most ... participated in the Junior Olympics as a black belt in Taekwondo.
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Michael FITZSIMMONS 5-7• Freshman Hazlet, N.J./Raritan
Prior to C.W. Post: Participated in cross country, as well as track
player Profiles
at Raritan for Dan Formato ... was Most Valuable Freshman in cross country ... won conference championships as a freshman, junior and senior. Personal: Son of John and Allison ... oldest of three boys ... majoring in forensic science.
Joseph LASHER 5-11 • Freshman Seaford, N.Y./Seaford
Prior to C.W. Post: Participated in cross country and track for
coach Ed Trentowski ... received All-County and All-State Honors ... best 5k time was clocked at 16:06. Personal: One of four children of Joe and Nancy Lasher ... majoring in computer science. Personal Best: 5k - 16:06
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C.W. POST PIONEERS 2010 CROSS COUNTRY Women’s Top Times (5K Van Cortlandt Park)
NAME TIME Christa Imperiale Andrea Cooper Marguerite Beznica-Vitobello Natalie Johnston Kerri Drennan Ify Anene Christine Williams Vanessa Rodgers Danielle Fidnarick Kristen Sweeney
19:01 19:07 19:36 19:44 20:03 20:12 20:19 20:25 20:29 20:54
YEAR
2003 1999 1997 2006 2006 2005 2003 2005 2005 2006
Women’s Top Times (5K Any Course)
history & archivves
NAME TIME Christa Imperiale Andrea Cooper Cheryl Carey Marguerite Beznica-Vitobello April Stanton Natalie Johnston Kristen Sweeney Vanessa Rodgers Christine Williams
19:01 19:07 19:11 19:24 19:35 19:44 19:45 19:47 19:48
YEAR 2003 1999 1997 1997 1996 2005 2009 2005 2004
Women’s Top Times (6K Any Course)
NAME TIME Christine Williams Marguerite Beznica-Vitobello Natalie Johnston Kerri Drennan Nicole Wissler Christa Imperiale Andrea Cooper Dana Mozzone Danielle Fidnarick Kristen Sweeney
22:58 23:13 23:13 23:18 23:37 23:52 24:20 24:28 24:54 24:58
YEAR 2004 1999 2006 2006 2008 2003 1999 2001 2003 2008
Men’s Top Times (8K Van Cortlandt Park)
NAME TIME John Biedrzycki Ron Stotnitsch Kevin Murphy Roger Gay Luis Nunez Michael Butynes Jonny Perez Ken McLead Joe Parks Jose Bautista
24:38 24:41 25:13 25:16 25:26 25:30 25:32 25:38 25:42 25:43
YEAR
1974 1971 1978 1979 1989 1974 1988 1983 2006 1988
Men’s Top Times (10K Any Course)
NAME TIME Martin Ryan Jose Manjarres Joe Parks Jose Bautista Roger Gay Charlie Billi Max Callado Johnny Perez Dennis Turman Kevin Murphy
28:54 30:37 30:43 31:13 31:33 31:34 31:54 32:20 32:36 32:39
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1993 1990 2006 1977 1977 2003 2005 1988 1980 1978
All-Americans and Qualifiers YEAR NAME TIME 1968 Ron Stonitsch (A-A) 25:39 1969 Ron Stonitsch (Nat’l Champion) 24:53 1969 Ang Rivituso 26:35 1969 Mike Clark 27:09 1969 Stan Malakoff 27:24 1969 Niel Higgins 29:51 1970 Ron Stonitsch (A-A) 25:59 1970 John Haberkern 26:58 1970 Jim Martini 26:58 1970 Niel Higgins 27:01 1970 Ang Rivitoso 27:33 1970 Mike Clark 27:35 1970 Mike Noe 27:43 1971 Mike Clark 27:03 1972 John Biedrzycki 25:54 1972 Mike Butynes 26:00 1972 Jose Valazques 26:11 1972 John Haberkern 26:25 1972 Mike Clark 26:34 1973 John Biedrzycki 24:44 1973 Mike Butynes 25:44 1973 Stephen Adler 26:11 1973 John Haberkern 26:17 1973 Mike Pasqual 28:04 1973 Vin Lananna 28:15 1974 John Biedrzycki (A-A) 23:42 1974 Mike Butynes 24:28 1974 Gary Swanson 24:31 1974 Steven Adler 24:54 1974 Kevin Murphy 24:58 1974 Vin Lananna 25:18 1975 Steven Adler 25:35 1975 Mike Butynes 26:47 1977 Jose Bautista 31:13 1977 Roger Gay 31:33 1977 Kevin Murphy 32:04 1977 James McVeigh 32:39 1977 Don DiDonato 33:06 1978 Kevin Murphy (A-A) 32:00 1980 Dennis Turman 32:36 1980 Mark Hinds 33:15 1980 Joe Scannell 33:18 1980 Bruce Geltman 33:40 1980 Steve Delucie 33:53 1980 Harry Penn 34:28 1980 Walter Dubkowski 35:15 1988 John Perez 32:20 1990 Jose Manjarres (A-A) 30:37 1991 Jose Manjarres (A-A) 32:04 1991 Lius Nunez 34:59 1992 Martin Ryan (A-A) 32:54 1992 Jose Manjarres (A-A) 33:05 1993 Martin Ryan (A-A) 28:54 1994 Martin Ryan (A-A) 31:17 2003 Charlie Billi 33:39 2004 Christine Williams 24:00 2005 Max Collado 35:33 2005 Natalie Johnson 23:56 2005 Joe Parks 30:43
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C.W. POST PIONEERS 2010 CROSS COUNTRY Founded as the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference in 1989 and rechristened the East Coast Conference in July 2006, the ECC was formed to enhance intercollegiate athletic competition among member institutions and to assist them in integrating athletics into their academic program in a fiscally sound way. The ECC is committed to the highest standards of scholarship, sportsmanship, teamwork, and citizenship. Its mission is to promote the total person concept in its student-athletes, which stresses the abilities to excel in academic achievement, athletic competition, and positive character traits. East Coast Conference (www.eccsports.org) members for 2010-2011 include: University of Bridgeport (Conn.); C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University (Brookville, N.Y.); Dowling College (Oakdale, N.Y.); Mercy College (Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.); Molloy Col-
lege (Rockville Centre, N.Y.); New York Institute of Technology (Old Westbury, N.Y.); Queens College (Flushing, N.Y.); and St. Thomas Aquinas College (Sparkill, N.Y.). The ECC sponsors the following championship sports: baseball; men’s and women’s basketball; men’s and women’s cross country; men’s and women’s lacrosse; softball; men’s and women’s tennis; men’s and women’s soccer; and women’s volleyball. The East Coast Conference is a proud member of the NCAA and Division II. Division II is a dynamic and engaging group of colleges, institutions and conferences of varying sizes and educational missions. Division II members encourage and support diversity; value sportsmanship, fairness and equity; and place the highest priority on the overall educational excellence of the student-athlete.
EASt COAST CONFERENCE
C.W. Post 2009-2010 ECC Champions
2009 Men’s Soccer
2009 Men’s Cross Country
2010 Women’s Lacrosse
2010 Men’s Lacrosse
2010 Softball
2010 Baseball
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David Steinberg - President, Long Island University Dr. David J. Steinberg, the ninth president of Long Island University, has served the institution since 1985. The son of the late Rabbi Milton Steinberg of Manhattan’s Park Avenue Synagogue, he was born in New York City and was educated at Phillips Academy at Andover, Malvern College in England and Harvard College, from which he graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. After a Fulbright year at the University of the Philippines and a year at Columbia University on a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, he returned to Harvard, where he earned an M.A. in East Asian studies in 1963, and a Ph.D. in history in 1964. Dr. Steinberg also has received several honorary degrees.
Administration
He began his teaching career in the Department of History at the University of Michigan, where he rose to the rank of full professor. In 1973, he joined the administration of Brandeis University as executive assistant to the president, becoming vice president and university secretary in 1977. The author of numerous books and articles on Southeast Asia and, in particular, Philippine history, Dr. Steinberg has taught, lectured and written about this important area of the world for a third of a century. His first book, “Philippine Collaboration in World War II,” won the University Press Award in 1969. “The Philippines: A Singular and a Plural Place,” now in its third edition, was described by U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Nicholas Platt as “the best single-volume guide to understanding the Philippines, past and present.” He also edited and co-authored both editions of “In Search of Southeast Asia,” one of the major textbooks on the area. Dr. Steinberg recently collaborated with top scholars from around the world to co-author “The Emergence of Modern Southeast Asia,” a new and multifaceted history of this complex region. In addition, he is a co-author of “Religion and Religiosity in the Philippines and Indonesia: Essays on State, Society and Public Creeds,” which was published in 2005. Dr. Steinberg was a member of the international observer team that monitored the Philippine presidential elections when Corazon Aquino defeated Ferdinand Marcos. He has written numerous op-ed pieces and has been a consultant to UN agencies, the United States government, the Ford Foundation and others. He and his wife, Joan, a chanteuse and real estate executive, reside in McGrath House on the C.W. Post Campus. The couple has two Cavalier King Charles spaniels, whom they sometimes bring to football games on campus. His greatest personal accomplishment: raising his two superb sons, Noah and Jonah. His greatest pleasure: watching his grandchildren grow.
Paul H. Forestell - Provost, C.W. Post Paul H. Forestell, a professor of psychology and an internationally renowned marine mammal scientist, was appointed provost of the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University in July 2008. A seasoned administrator, Dr. Forestell served as vice president of the Pacific Whale Foundation in Hawaii, as dean of undergraduate programs at Southampton College of Long Island University, and as associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at C.W. Post. As provost, Dr. Forestell leads one of the New York metropolitan area’s most respected private university campuses, with an enrollment of nearly 5,700 undergraduate, 3,100 graduates and 2,300 continuing education students. He is responsible for campus operations, program development, admissions and recruitment, retention, financial aid, athletics, student affairs, public safety, and buildings and grounds. His collaborative leadership style has contributed greatly to enhancing the student-centered mission of the University. In 2008, Dr. Forestell established the Division of Student Retention & Academic Support Services at C.W. Post to assist students in achieving academic and career success. A champion of experiential learning, he coordinates study abroad and field research opportunities for students, and teaches classes in whale and dolphin behavior. Dr. Forestell graduated from the University of New Brunswick in Canada with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and philosophy in 1972 and a master’s degree in experimental psychology in 1976. He earned a Ph.D. in comparative psychology from the University of Hawaii in 1988. He is the author of several peer-reviewed science articles and four books, including “Humpbacks of Hawai’i: The Long Journey Back.”
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Bryan Collins, Director of Athletics Bryan Collins is in his fifth year as the Director of Athletics at C.W. Post. Under Collins’ leadership, the Pioneers’ athletic programs have seen a continual rise in both the regional and national levels. During Collins’ tenure, the Pioneers have achieved both athletic and academic success. Notable achievements include 22 conference titles as well as NCAA championship titles from the 2007 women’s lacrosse and 2009 and 2010 men’s lacrosse teams. This past season, the men’s and women’s cross country, women’s swimming, baseball, men’s lacrosse, softball and women’s lacrosse teams all participated in NCAA tournaments.
Collins is responsible for the creation of a department mission statement based on the foundation of athletic excellence as well as the initiation of the Academic Commitment Excellence (ACE) program, designed to improve attendance and academic achievements in the classroom. In addition, C.W. Post athletic programs are mentored by campus faculty and staff through the Adopt-A-Faculty program. During 2007-08, Collins established a Student-Athlete Orientation seminar and handbook as well as an annual studentathlete awards banquet to recognize both athletic and academic success. The department also established an Academic Honor Roll to honor student-athletes’ who receive a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Collins has overseen improvements to the athletic facilities on campus, including the installation of FieldTurf on Hickox Field as well as a new state-of-the art sound system for the stadium. In addition, all the outdoor athletic fields have undergone improvements to their playing surface. The Pratt Recreation Center Gymnasium, home to the basketball and volleyball teams, received a new sound system as well as a working press row table for media and game operations staff. A former student-athlete at St. John’s University, Collins played linebacker on the Red Storm’s football team and was the recipient of the Dr. Peter Vitulli Award, given to the St. John’s student-athlete who demonstrated the most courage, perseverance, dedication and spirit of self-sacrifice in seeking to attain the highest ideals of sportsmanship. Collins received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1987. Collins and his wife, Patti, reside in Sayville, N.Y. with their son, Tyler (15) and daughter, Megan (10).
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C.W. Post boasts many of the most top-ranked programs in the country that are frequently ranked in national polls. The Pioneers finished first in the East Coast Conference Commissioner’s Cup standings for 2009-10, the second Cup win (2006-07) during Collins’ tenure. Prior to the 2007-08 academic year, the football and field hockey programs gained admission into the esteemed Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. Off the field, Collins has included community service as a part of his players’ responsibilities. Among the efforts since his arrival have been visitations to the St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital in Bayside, N.Y., while also volunteering with other charitable organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. During the 2008-09 academic year, C.W. Post student-athletes completed over 3,200 hours of service.
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Mark Dawson
Melissa Beausoleil
Sean Grennan
Marie Guarnieri Athletic Administrative Assistant
Game Day Coordinator and Special Events
Associate AD, Senior Woman Administrator
Meghan McNamara
Deirdre Moore
Rob Morris
Shellane Ogoshi
Associate AD, Head Coach, Softball
athletics staff directory
Chris Casey
Jamie Apicella
Faculty Athletic Representative
Head Coach, Women’s Lacrosse
Head Coach, Men’s Basketball
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Matt Guercio
Head Coach, Women’s Basketball
Renie Sokolowski Head Coach, Tennis
Head Coach, Cross Country
Bob Sugar
Equipment Manager
Jill Fisher
Head Coach, Women’s Soccer
Assistant Director, Athletic Media Relations
Shantey Hill
Brian Hughes
Head Coach, Volleyball
Pete Timmes Head Coach, Baseball
Sarah Ralls
Director, Athletic Media Relations
Bob Tirado
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Jonathan Gill
Strength & Conditioning Coordinator Assistant Football Coach
John Jez
Andreas Lindberg
Kathy Renton
Raenee Savin
Associate AD, Asst. Football Coach
Head Coach, Men’s Lacrosse
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Maureen Travers Head Coach, Swimming
C.W. Post Quick Facts
Location........................................................Brookville, N.Y. 11548 Founded........................................................................................1954 President........................................................... Dr. David Steinberg Provost................................................................... Dr. Paul Forestell Enrollment...................................................................................8,472 Nickname.............................................................................. Pioneers Colors.......................................................................... Green & Gold Director of Athletics..................... Bryan Collins (516) 299-2847 Faculty Athletic Rep................ Dr. Sean Grennan (516) 299-2592 Affiliation............................................................... NCAA II, ECAC
Jim Gibbons
Asst. Football Coach, Community Service Coordinator
Head Coach, Men’s Soccer
Head Coach, Field Hockey
Elizabeth Zanolli Head Athletic Trainer
Head Trainer............................ Elizabeth Zanolli (516) 299-2624 Athletics Admin. Asst............. Marie Guarnieri (516) 299-2288 Equipment Manager........................... Bob Sugar (516) 299-2676 Athletic Media Relations Director... Sarah Ralls (516) 299-3957 Assistant Director .................................Jill Fisher (516) 299-4156 SID Fax.................................................................. (516) 299-2844 Athletic Department Fax................................... (516) 299-3155 Ralls E-Mail.................................................... sarah.ralls@liu.edu Fisher E-Mail.............................................. jillian.fisher@liu.edu C.W. Post Athletics Website....................... cwpostpioneers.com
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C.W. POST PIONEERS ATHLETICS FACILITIES 2010 CROSS COUNTRY
Hickox Field
SOFTBALL COMPLEX
ROBERT BLITZ FIELD
BASEBALL FIELD
PRATT RECREATION CENTER
FITNESS CENTER
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2010 PIONEERS SCHEDULE
Hofstra Invite 10:30 a.m. CW POST INVITE 10:30 a.m. Codfish Bowl 11 a.m. Paul Short Invite 1 p.m. Disney Classic 7:45 a.m. DeSales Invite TBA St. Joseph’s College Invite TBA ECC CHAMPIONSHIPS 10 a.m. NCAA East Regional 11 a.m. NCAA National Championships
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