2011 University of Miami Rowing Women's Media Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Head Coach Andrew Carter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Women’s Rowing Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Student-Athlete Biographies . . . . . . . . . 6-13 President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Deputy Athletic Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 The University of Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 City of Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Hurricanes’ Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Academic Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Strength and Conditioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Athletic Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Sports Media Relations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

WOMEN’S ROWING QUICK FACTS University Information Location: Coral Gables, Fla. Enrollment: 15,629 Founded: 1926 President: Dr. Donna E. Shalala Deputy Athletic Director: Tony Hernandez Faculty Representative: Dr. Clyde McCoy Nickname: Hurricanes Mascot: Sebastian the Ibis Colors: Orange, Green and White Conference: ACC

Team Information Head Coach: Andrew Carter E-mail: a.carter3@miami.edu Assistant Coach: Mary Quinn E-mail: m.quinn@miami.edu Assistant Coach: Barbi Breimann E-mail: b.breimann@miami.edu Boatwright: Carlos Del Castillo E-mail: c.delcastillo@miami.edu Women’s Rowing Office Phone: (305) 284-1923 Returning letterwinners: 5 Newcomers: 25

Name Brittany Callahan Kelsey Diez Amanda DuPart Heather Durkee Christine Eaton Christina Echagarruga Maggie Fragel Sabrina Goldfarb Katie Guest Alyson Hall Breanna Hayton Katalin Horvath Courtney Keller Jennifer Levine Christina Lighter Sarah Medland Jess Morrell Caitlin Morrison Bessie Nolan Angelique Ogilvie Carolina Pizano Theresa Recicar Julia Reisner Sarah Roper Maria Siemann Danielle Smith Katie Stanzilis Chelsea Vandish Amanda Vedros Kodey Williamson Dani Yuska

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Honolulu, Hawai`i/James Hubert Blake Miami, Fla/Coral Reef Roswell, Ga./Roswell Bradenton, Fla./Southeast Bel Air, Md./C. Milton Wright Pensacola, Fla./Pensacola Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich./Grosse Pointe South Jericho, N.Y./Jericho Toronto, Ontario, Canada/Etobicoke Collegiate Institute Lowell, Mass./Lowell Victoria, British Columbia, Canada/St. Andrews Regional Gyor, Hungary/Revai Kiklos Gimnazium Effingham, Ill./Miss Porter’s School Weston, Fla./Cypress Bay Honolulu, Hawai`i/Punahou School Melbourne, Victoria, Australia/Methodist Ladies College Melbourne, Victoria, Australia/Dreakin University Tampa, Fla./Bishop McLaughlin Catholic Chicago, Ill./College, Reparatory Monroe Township, N.J./Friends Seminary Bogotá, Columbia Boca Raton, Fla./Boca Raton Community School Redmond, Wash./Lake Washington Ocho Rios, Jamaica/Kent School Millstone, N.J./Notre Dame Daytona Beach, Fla./Spuce Creek Miami, Fla./Miami Palmetto Arlington, Va./Yorktown Chesapeake, Va./Great Bridge Brisbane, Australia/St. Peter’s Lutheran College Jacksonville, Fla./Allen D. Nease

Media Relations and Support Staff

COACHING STAFF

Asst. AD/Communications: Chris Freet Associate Communications Director/Rowing Contact: LaTonya S. Sadler Phone: (305) 284-3248 E-mail: l.sadler@miami.edu Twitter: @Hurricanesports Web: Hurricanesports.com Assistant Athletic Director/SWA: Connie Nickel Athletic Trainers: Alana Eichman, Wes Brown Strength and Conditioning Coach: Victor Ishmael Athletic Website: www.hurricanesports.com Mailing Address: Hecht Athletic Center 5821 San Amaro Drive Coral Gables, FL 33146

Head Coach: Andrew Carter (Dalhousie, 1994) – 2nd year at Miami Assistant Coach: Mary Quinn (Notre Dame, 2008) – 2nd year at Miami Assistant Coach: Barbi Breimann (Clemson, 2007) – 1st year at Miami Boatwright: Carlos Del Castillo – 1st year at Miami

Credits Written by: LaTonya Sadler and Harrison Raboy Edited by: Etta Schaller and the UM Rowing staff. Design: Etta Schaller Photography: J.C. Ridley and Andrew Carter

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Andrew Carter Head Coach Second Season Andrew Carter enters into his second year with the University of Miami rowing program, serving as head coach of the Hurricanes. A former assistant coach at Clemson University, Carter was selected to be the next leader of the UM rowing program on July 30, 2009 by Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt. He brings to the Hurricanes program more than 20 years of coaching experience both on the collegiate and international levels of competition. Carter arrives to UM via Clemson University where he spent the 2008-09 season as an assistant coach with the Tigers program. He takes over the Hurricanes program for interim head coach Boban Rankovic who stepped in following the resignation of Robbie Tenenbaum. “Andrew Carter is a very experienced and highly-respected coach,” stated Kirby Hocutt, UM Director of Athletics. “He has a proven background and a wealth of experience as an NCAA Division III head coach, as well as being a top-level assistant on the Division I level. We are excited to welcome him to the UM family.” In his only year at Clemson, Carter worked closely with the varsity rowers, specializing in small boat training, biomechanical analysis, rigging, and technique screening. With the Tigers, Carter helped Clemson achieve a No. 9 national ranking going along with eight top-three finishes during the fall season, as well as helping the Tigers claim their first-ever Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Championship. With the ACC crown, the Tigers earned their first NCAA Championships appearance. Carter personally coached the Tigers’ Varsity 4+, 2009 NCAA Champions. Throughout his career, Carter has won more than 50 championship medals as a coach, in addition to coaching seven All-Americans and 17 National Scholar-Athletes in just the past nine years alone. “I’m very excited to join the team in the University of Miami Athletic Department, and am very appreciative of the opportunity made possible by Director of Athletics, Kirby Hocutt and Associate Directors, Connie Nickel and Tony Hernandez,” expressed Carter. “The University of Miami’s athletic department is clearly known to be among the elite programs in the country, and I’m very proud to become part of a department with such a tradition of excellence.” Prior to his one-year stint at Clemson, Carter spent seven years as head coach at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, where he was in charge of both men’s and women’s programs. At Bates, Carter led the women’s program from the doorstep of varsity status to back-to-back NCAA Championship appearances in only eight years. Under Carter’s guidance, the Bates men’s team became one of the top programs in any NCAA division. Among the student-athletes Carter coached at Bates was 2005 graduate Andrew Byrnes, who was a gold medalist for the Canadian National Team (men’s eight) at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. During the 2006-07 season, Carter spent a sabbatical year serving as the Director of Coach Development for Otago Rowing Association in Dunedin–the capital of Otago province in New Zealand. While working with Otaga Rowing, he also headed the regional high performance ID and development program. Before his time at Bates, Carter served as an assistant

coach at the University of Southern California during the 1999-2000 season. From 1996-1999, he served as head coach at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. In addition, Carter has coached various successful collegiate, club and provincial programs throughout his native country of Canada. Carter spent two years working at Canada’s National Rowing Center in London, Ontario prior to coming to the United States. His achievements as a rower and coach are well-documented, including numerous medals in many of North America’s major rowing competitions such as the National Invitational Championship, Dad Vail, Canadian Championship, Royal Canadian Henley and the Head of the Charles Regatta. “I couldn’t be more enthusiastic about the prospects at Miami,” continued Carter. “To be part of a program that has such support from both the University and Athletic Department is an incredible pleasure. The Department is clearly committed to the overall success of each and every student-athlete and to know that I’ll be surrounded by that each day gives me great confidence as I take on this new role. Everything from an absolutely fantastic practice venue to a first-class support network of administrators, academic counselors, athletic trainers, sport performance, and facilities staff makes Miami an outstanding rowing opportunity, and I’m looking forward to what lies ahead.” In addition to being a U.S. Rowing Level III and Rowing Canada Aviron Level IV certified coach, Carter received a B.Sc. (Kinesiology) in applied sports science from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as well as achieving a M.Sc. (Kinesiology) in Biomechanics from the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario. Highly regarded in both the academic and coaching fields, Carter is a regular speaker at national and international coaching conferences on topics in biomechanics, technique, equipment, and training.

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Barbi Breimann Assistant Coach First Season

Mary Quinn Assistant Coach Second Season Mary Quinn enters her second season with the University of Miami rowing program, serving as an assistant coach for the Hurricanes under second-year head coach Andrew Carter. Quinn brings a wealth of rowing experience to UM as a four-year collegiate rower at the University of Notre Dame. At UM, Quinn coaches with the Novice program while also serving as the coordinator of recruiting. Quinn has most recently served as an assistant coach for Haddonfield Memorial High School in Haddonfield, New Jersey. At Haddonfield, she worked directly with the freshman/novice women and during time, Quinn’s crews medaled at several regional competitions, including the Philadelphia City Championship and the Mercer Sprints. Quinn has a well-respected career with the Fighting Irish program. As a four-year monogram winner and four-year member of the first varsity eight, Quinn was also selected to the BIG EAST Academic All-Star Team in her junior and senior years. As a senior at Notre Dame, Quinn helped the Irish win their fifth consecutive team title at the 2008 BIG EAST Championship. Rowing in the 1V8+ for the fourth consecutive year during the 2007-2008 campaign Quinn helped Notre Dame pick up its third consecutive 1V8 victory at the BIG EAST Championship. During her junior season, Quinn’s crew advanced to the 2007 NCAA Championship after winning the BIG EAST crown. As a sophomore, Quinn helped the Irish program register the most successful year in school history. The 1V8+ posted a program-best fourth-place finish in the Jessop-Whittier Cup event at the annual San Diego Classic and followed with a first-ever win at the South/Central Regional Championship. Her crew finished the year ranked fifth in the CRCA/USRowing national poll. Quinn, a native of Lansdale, Pennsylvania, prepped at Mount St. Joseph Academy where she lettered in both rowing and basketball and was a member of both the National Honor Society and CSC. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Notre Dame in 2008, graduating from the Mendoza College of business with an emphasis in marketing.

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Barbi Breimann is in her first year with the University of Miami rowing program, where she coaches the Novice program and serves as the Director of Operations. Breinmann arrives at UM after two years as the Graduate Assistant coach at her alma mater, Clemson University. While on the staff at Clemson, Breimann coached with the Novice Program while taking on the role of Director of Operations in her final year. In her final year on the staff, Breimann assisted with the Tigers novice crew that took home an ACC Championship and a fourth-place finish at the South/Central Regional Championship. In addition to her coaching experience at Clemson, Breimann had a standout racing career with the Tigers. She was a four-year letter winner between 2003 and 2007 and was a major contributor to a team that ranked as high as 12th in the nation during her tenure. During her junior and seniors seasons, Breimann was a member of the Tigers’ first-varsity eight. As a sophomore she raced in the second varsity and as a recruit in her first year, she raced in the freshman eight. In addition to her accomplishments on the water, Breimann was a four-time member of the ACC Academic-Honor Roll. Breimann, a native of Greenville, South Carolina, graduated in the top 5% of her class at Maudlin High School where she lettered all four years in both volleyball and basketball. She was named to the All-County basketball team and the All-Region team during her high school career and captained her volleyball team as a senior. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management (2007) and her Masters Degree in Human Resource Development (2009) from Clemson University.


Carlos Del Castillo Boatwright First Season Carlos Castillo is in his first year as boatwright for the Hurricanes. Castillion comes to the program as an experienced auto body repair technician. Prior to joining the Miami staff, Castillo owned his own auto body repair and paint shop from 2006-2009. The established Castillo, is well-known and respected in South Florida having worked as an auto paint technician from 2001-2006 at various auto body shops. The Miami, Fla. native has vast knowledge of boat and auto repair and is highly skilled in painting and preparing boats and automobiles and color matching of various types of paints and tints.

Did U know? Did you know that rowing is the first intercollegiate sport? Did you know the standard distance for a race is 2000 meters? Did you know that during the offseason, rowers generally use an Ergometer to train? Did you know that summer is referred to as the Regatta season? Did you know eight rowers make up a traditional full-scale boat?

Support Staff

Did you know that the Head of Charles is the worlds largest annual Regatta? Did you know that some rowing terms in the UK and United States differ? Here are four more rowing tidbits:

Connie Nickel Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations/SWA

Erik Book Assistant Athletic Director for Ticket Operations

Ryan Bucher Director of Events

Max Lorber Director of Marketing

Ira Stanley Director of Facilities

Seth Heitmeyer Building Facilities Supervisor

Rodolfo Figueroa Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Ralph Noguera Assistant Equipment Manager

Tyler Wessell Assistant Director of Events

Did you know the first rowing race was between Harvard and Yale in 1852? Did you know that Rowing is one of the original sports in the modern Olympic Games. Did you know that every spring, two crews, representing Britain's oldest universities Oxford and Cambridge, race each other on the Thames, watched by hundreds of millions of people? Did you know that shells, or racing boats, are made of carbon fiber?

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2005 and 2006 ... Silver medalist at Nationals in eight 2005 ... Winner of the Nationals in eight in 2006 ... Was undefeated during the 2006 season ... Occupied second-seat when rowing in quad in 2003 and 2004 ... When rowing in eight in 2005, occupied the fourseat, and in 2006, occupied the sixth-seat ... Played varsity netball in 2005 and 2006 ... Silver medalist at States 2005 for netball ... Member of the Victorian Catholic Netball Team in 2006, earning a silver medal ... Sports Women of the Year in 2005 and 2006 at MLC ... Received rowing colors in 2004, 2005 and 2006 ... Earned colors in surf life saving, swimming, volleyball, netball, gymnastics, athletic and water-polo in 2005 and 2006 ... Captain of the swim team in 2005, surf life saving in 2005 and 2006 as well as athletics 2006. Personal... Born Sarah Elisabeth Medland ... Parents are Penny and Tony Medland ... Majoring in Elementary Education and Art ... Chose to attend UM because the campus was beautiful and it helped make her decision rather easy.

Sarah Medland Senior • 6-1 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Methodist Ladies College ALL-ACC Junior (2009-10)... Earned All-ACC honors ... Took home a ninth-place finish at the Head of Hooch with a time of 14:49.5 on the strength of the “A” boat ... Defeated UConn, crossing the finish line with a time of 4:50.1, while at stroke position ... On stroke for the “A” team that finished first with a time of 7:50.39 at Knecht Cup Regatta ... Rowed stroke for 1V8 at the ACC Championships, leading the ‘Canes to a fourthplace finish with a time of 7:02.6. Sophomore (2008-09)... Opened up her sophomore campaign at the Rivanna Romp hosted by Virginia ... Rowed three-seat for the V8+ crew that finished ninth out of 23 participating boats ... Crew collected a time of 13:55.80 ... Sat two-seat for the Second Varsity Four in the event as well ... Moved to five-seat for the Varsity Eight in a tri-race against Rochester and Dowling, helping the crew to a winning time of 6:52.06 in the race ... Also rowed five-seat for the Varsity Eight against Big East opponent UConn, registering a win time of 6:50.10 ... Served six-seat for the V8+ as part of the JessopWhittier Cup at the San Diego Crew Classic ... Again rowed six-seat the next day in the finals, claiming a fourth place finish in the race with a win over UC Davis ... Rowed four-seat for the first time all year at the ACC Championships in Tennessee, helping the ‘Canes to a third- place finishing time of 7:00.01 ... Stayed at four-seat for the V8+ in the Windermere Cup/Opening Day Regatta ... Helped the Varsity Eight crew to a time of 6:56.41 in their heat at the Aramark Sprints South/Central regional Championships ... Rowed in the same position for the “C” finals the next day, pushing the ‘Canes crew across at 6:37.25. Freshman (2007-08) ... Rowed in two different spots, primarily five- seat, for UM in Varsity Eight throughout the year ... Drew seven-seat in 1V8 race at season opener for Rivanna Romp in Charlottesville, Va. ... Helped the Hurricanes finish seventh in that race with a finishing time of 14:16.12 ... Competed against UCF in a head-to-head meeting ... Rowed five-seat for the Varsity Eight helping the team to a finishing time of 6:44.64 ... Again was five-seat for the first place Varsity versus Eastern Michigan recording a time of 7:07.32 ... Helped the 1V8 crew to a fourth-place showing at the ACC Championships and a mark of 6:46.3, rowing four-seat for the first time all year ... Rowed in two events against Jacksonville, 1V8 and V4, both events taking place with teammates Laura Cordner and Karalyn Van Aken ... Sat four-seat for the Hurricanes in the Aramark Central/Sprint South race and a first place time of 6:51.20. High School/Prep... Winner of the Head of School Girls in eight in 2005 and 2006 ... Won the Victorian Championships in eight in

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At the Starting Line with Medland... Lists her interests away from rowing as netball, swimming, surfing, spending time on the beach, watching movies and shopping ... Says her first impression of UM was that it was busy, hot, lively and exciting ... Says Ian Thorpe is her favorite athlete because he is a great inspiration.

Danielle Smith Senior • 5-7 Daytona Beach, Fla. Spruce Creek Personal... Born Danielle Eileen Smith ... Parents are Theresa and Dan Geyer ... Majoring in Nursing. At the Starting Line with Danielle… Lists triathalons as a hobby ... Serves as a Histology Research Associate for The Miami Project Cure for Paralysis ... Plans to be an acute nurse practioner trained in surgery.

Christina Echagarruga Junior • 5-9 Pensacola, Fla. Pensacola Personal... Born Christina Teofista Echagarruga ... Parents are Alicia and Eduardo Echagarruga ... Majoring in Biomedical Engineering ... President of the Biomedical Engineering Society. At the Starting Line with Christina... One of five children ... Lists reading, travelling, writing and photography as favorite hobbies away from rowing ... Says that if she could trade places with anyone for a day it would be Hilary Rodham Clinton.


Theresa Recicar Junior • 5-11 Boca Raton, Fla. Boca Raton Community School Sophomore (2009-10)... Opened the season with an 11th-place finish at the Head of Hooch in the V8 “B” boat, crossing the finish line at 14:58.1 ... Finished second with a time of 7:09.4 in V8 on Day 1 At Dale England Cup ... Part of “A” team that won the Knecht Cup Regatta in a time of 7:50.39 ... Finished second overall in the finals of the Varsity Four during the “A” Finals, crossing the finish line at 7:40.06 ... In 1V8 action at the ACC Championships, helped team finish fourth in a time of 7:02.6. Freshman (2008-09)... Opened the season with the Second Varsity Four in a tri-race at home against Dowling and Rochester ... Rowed three-seat in that race, helping the junior varsity four boat to a second place mark of 7:58.81 ... Again served three-seat for the JV4+ boat the next day in a dual race against UConn ... Helped the crew to a win in that race against the Huskies ... Served stroke in the Women’s Collegiate Novice “A” for the Laurel V. Korholz Perpetual Trophy as part of the San Diego Crew Classic ... Helped the ‘Canes N8+ crew to a sixth-place finish in the preliminaries ... Placed fifth in the ACC Championships while rowing bow for the Varsity Four boat that collected a time of 8:20.24 ... Rowed five-seat for the JV8+ crew at the Aramark Sprints South/Central Regional Championships in Tennessee ... Helped push UM to a fourth-place finish, defeating boats from Alabama and Kansas State in the “C” finals ... Advanced to the finals the previous day with a fourth-place finishing time of 6:56.55 rowing in the same six-seat position. Personal... Born Theresa Ann Recicar ... Parents are Michelle and Warren Recicar ... Majoring in Accounting ... Member of Beta Alpha Psi (Accounting Honor Society) ... Member of Beta Gamma Sigma. At the Starting Line with Recicar... Lists art as a hobby ... Won a Silver Key in the Boston Globe Award Show for her art design in 2006 ... Chose to attend UM because they offered her an academic scholarship ... Says that if she could be any animal it would be a cat.

Katie Stanzilis Junior • 5-6 Miami, Fla. Miami Palmetto Personal... Born Katie Marie Stanzilis ... Mother is Carol Stanzilis ... Majoring in Mathetmatics and Anthropology ... Member of the Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society. At the Starting Line with Katie... Lists outdoor activities, road cycling, playing guitar, baking and cooking as interests outside of rowing ... Says Jason Taylor is her favorite athlete because he always gave 100 percent on the field, had the right attitude for the game and served his community well through his involvement in South Florida charities.

Maria Siemann Junior • 5-8 Millstone, N.J. Notre Dame Sophomore (2009-10)... Rowed to a time of 8:17.2 in N8 action on Day 1 at Dale England Cup ... Won N8 event at Dale England Cup on Day 2 with a time of 7:55.4 ... Stroke of “B” boat that crossed third overall with a mark of 8:17.79 at Knecht Regatta ... On V4 rowed bow, finished sixth at the ACC Championships with time of 8:11.6. Freshman (2008-09)... Rowed in her first collegiate race with the Novice Eight, sitting seven-seat in a dual race against the University of Connecticut ... Crew crossed the finish line at 8:28.72 ... Helped the N8+ crew to a victory over Sonoma in the race, crossing the finish line at 8:16.36 at the San Diego Crew Classic ... Finished fifth at the ACC Championships with the N8+ earning a finishing time of 8:12.02. Personal... Born Maria Regina Siemann ... Daughter of Teressa and John Siemann ... One of five children ... Was a part of the 2006 and ‘07 New Jersey State Champions in softball ... Has a brother on the U.S. Paralympic Track Team. At the Starting Line with Maria... Lists her interests outside of rowing as playing field hockey and softball, surfing and going to the beach ... Says Kurt Warner is her favorite athlete because he has overcome a lot to become successful ... Says her favorite meal to cook is Jambalaya ... Can juggle knives ... Prepares for each race by listening to her iPod and reading a letter from her brother.

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Kodey Williamson Sophomore • 5-10 Brisbane, Australia St. Peter’s Lutheran College High School... Rowed Starboard and port ... Served as a four-seat on the team ... Finished second in the Head of the River regatta as a senior ... Named State VIII in 2007 ... Served as athletic captain for high school sports, as well as being vice captain for cross country ... QLD U-16 Team second reserve for state basketball in Queensland in 2006 ... Named to state Junior Elite talent team ... High school rowing coach was Cameron Kennedy ... Club coach was John Bowes. Personal... Born Kodey Georgia Williamson ... Parents are Erling Lein and Tracy Williamson ... Majoring in Elementary Education and Sports Administration.

Katalin Horvath Sophomore • 5-9 Gyor, Hungary Revai Miklos Gimnazium High School... Rows sculler and starboard ... Finished first in the Junior Women’s 1x in 2006 ... National Champion in Junior Women’s 1x and 2x in 2008 ... Finished 11th in the 2008 Junior Rowing World Championship for the women’s 4x ... Came in seventh in the women’s 4 for the 2010 University World Championship ... Miklos Revai and Laszlo Takacs Awards for academic and athletic performance in 2008 and 2009. Personal... Born Katalin Maria Horvath ... Parents are Katalin Toth and Jozsef Horvath ... Majoring in Marine Science and Biology ... Nicknamed Kata ... Chose UM because of the athletic and academic opportunities provided. At the Starting line with Kata... Lists reading, running, swimming and hanging out with friends among interests outside of rowing ... Favorite rowing memory is traveling all over Europe to different races with her teammates ... Favorite athlete is Ekaterina Kartsen, an accomplished rower ... Would love to trade places for a day with Usain Bolt on race day.

Caitlin Morrison Sophomore • 5-6 Tampa, Fla. Bishop McLaughlin Catholic Personal... Born Caitlin Mary Morrison ... Parents are Theresa Morrison and Thomas Morrison ... Majoring in Physical Therapy and Stage Management. At the Starting line with Katie... Says Irish dancing, swimming and being with friends are interests outside of rowing ... Her sister is ranked among the nation’s top 25 Irish dancers in her age group.

At the Starting Line with Kodey... Lists traveling, water skiing and hanging with friends as interests outside of rowing ... Chose to attend UM because of the people, the location and the weather ... Lists Roger Federer as her favorite athlete because he is determined, and has great sportsmanship and integrity ... Says that if she could trade places with one person for a day it would be Mark Zuckerberg.

Bethany Callahan Freshman • 5-4 Honolulu, Hawai`i James Hubert Blake Personal... Born Bethany Joy Callahan ... Parents are Linda and Chuck Callahan ... Plans to major in Visual Journalism ... One of seven siblings, including a twin sister who also attends UM. At the Starting line with Beth... Dances Hula ... Lists Traveling, photography, hiking, volleyball, dance, baking, biking and Frisbee as favorite activitites outside of rowing ... Her dream job would be a photojournalist for National Geographic.

Amanda DuPart Freshman • 5-3 Roswell, Ga. Roswell High School... Rowed for St. Andrew Rowing Club ... Rowed port and coxswain ... Club coach was Katherine Mejias. Personal... Born Amanda Rose DuPart ... Parents are Susan and David DuPart ... Majoring in Nursing. At the staring Line with Amanda... Lists shopping and going to the beach as favorite activities outside of rowing ... Favorite athlete is David Beckham ... If she could be any animal it would be a bird.

Christine Eaton Freshman • 5-7 Bel Air, Md. C. Milton Wright Personal... Born Christine Eaton ... Parents are Judy and Tom Eaton ... Majoring in Marine Science. At the Starting line with Chris... Lists readying, ParKour, hiking, getting SCUBA certified and her pilots license as interests outside of rowing ... If she could be any animal it would be a Puffin because they can fly, walk and swim.

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Maggie Fragel Freshman • 6-2 Grosse Point Farms, Mich. Grosse Point South High School... Rowed port and starboard ... Finished third in women’s novice single at Michigan High School Rowing Championship ... Attended 2007 US Rowing National Junior “B” Development Camp ... Finished fourth last year at v8+ at Midwest Junior Rowing Championship Regatta ... Placed sixth out of 46 in v8+ at the Head of the Hooch ... Won v8 at the Head of the Thames in London ... Finished second at the Cincinnati Invitational regatta in the v8+ ... Coached by Robert Heide. Personal... Born Margaret Katherine Fragel ... Parents are Deb and Mark Fragel ... Youngest of five children ... Majoring in Studio Art ... Chose UM because of the environment and family-like atmosphere of the rowing team ... Brother Reid plays football for Ohio State ... Father played football at Michigan State.

Alyson Hall Freshman • 5-4 Lowell, Mass. Lowell

At the Starting Line with Maggie... Lists photography as her favorite hobby ... Won three Gold Keys and two Silver Keys for photography in the Scholastics Art & Writing Awards ... If she could trade places with someone for a day it would be Oprah.

High School... Rowed from 2006-08 in two-seat ... Spent the next two years rowing stroke ... Coached by Kendra Bauer.

Katie Guest Freshman • 5-10 Toronto, Ontario Etobicoke Collegiate Institute High School... Rowed for a club team ... Rowed stroke and single ... Finished second in the 2009 Head of the Fish U19 Women’s single ... Finished second in Doubles and third for Quad in the Ontario Championships U19 Division ... Placed second in Doubles and third in the 2009 Central Ontario Regatta for U19 ... Won the Women’s single at the 2010 Barrie Sprint Regatta ... Finished first in the U19 Quad, and second in the U19 Single at the 2010 Central Ontario Regatta ... Club coach was Ed Kornachuck.

Personal... Born Alyson Emma Hall ... Parents are Robin and Kevin Hall ... Majoring in Pre-Physical Therapy in the School of Nursing and Health Studies. At the Starting line with Aly... Lists going to the beach, watching football and hanging out with friends as her interests outside of rowing ... Says Tom Brady is her favorite athlete ... Spent the summer before college working for the local minor league baseball stadium.

Personal... Born Katherine Elizabeth Guest ... Parents are Margie and John Guest ... Great-grandfather, Jack Guest, Sr., finished second in Men’s Double (rowing) at 1928 Amsterdam Olympics ... Chose UM because of the beautiful campus and sunshine. At the starting Line with Katie... Favorite athlete is Silken Laumman, a famous Canadian rower ... Interests outside of rowing are biking, making movies and photography ... Both her great-grandfather and grandfather were accomplished rowers ... Says that she has to wear a baseball cap during every race is her superstition.

UM ROWING TIMELINE

1991

1994

1986 • The University of Miami establishes rowing club and names Joe “Okie” O’Connor head coach.

• UM varsity eight wins State Championship at Florida Intercollegiate Rowing Championships • Varsity eight wins Head of the Chattahoochee.

• UM novice eight earns a bronze medal at the Champion Intercollegiate Championship.

1987

1992

• Novice eight wins national championship at the Dad Vail National Rowing Championships.

• UM varsity eight earns bronze medal in Dad Vail National Championship.

• The NCAA and the University of Miami officially recognize rowing as a varsity sport.

1989

1993

• Junior varsity eight takes bronze medal at the Dad Vail National Rowing Championships.

• The Ronald W. Shane Watersports Center becomes the home of the University of Miami rowing program. • UM rowing named the Southeast Collegiate Team of the Year. • Head Coach Joe “Okie” O’Connor honored as the Southeast Collegiate Coach of the Year.

1990 • The Hurricanes’ varsity eight and varsity four win Miami International Regatta.

1996 1997 • The Hurricanes’ Sheila Sachdev named a GTE Academic All-American.

1998 • UM rower Aisha Chow named a GTE National and District III Academic All-American and Arthur Ashe Jr. Scholar-Athlete award winner.

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in Aerospace Engineering ... Chose UM for its outstanding academic program and the rowing team ... Wants to be an engineer or astronaut. At the Starting Line with Breanna... Lists varied outdoor activities as interests outside of rowing ... Also lists spending time at the boathouse training and preparing equipment for regattas as an interest ... If she could trade places with someone for a day it would be Neil Armstrong.

Courtney Keller Freshman • 5-7 Effingham, Ill. Miss Porter’s School

Breanna Hayton Freshman • 5-9 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada St. Andrews Regional High School... Was team captain of her high school rowing team ... Won Dave Calder Rowing Award in 2009-2010 ... Finished second for the Junior Women’s double and quad at the 2010 Royal Canadian Henley ... Finished second in the Open Women’s double and first for the Junior “A: women’s quad+ at the 2010 BC Championship ... Won the 2010 Shawnigan Lake Regatta for the Junior “A” Women’s double ... Finished third for the Junior Club 8+ at the 2010 Windermere Cup ... Finished third at the Junior A 4+ at the 2010 Brentwood Regatta ... Was second at the Junior 8+ at the 2010 Head of Shawnigan Lake ... Won a silver medal in the Senior Women’s 4x, and a bronze medal in the Senior Women’s 2x at the 2009 Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association Regatta ... Coached by Aalbert Van Schothorst in high school and Jesse Hume for club.

High School... Team captain and MVP ... Rowed in all positions excpet coxswain ... Won a medal at New Englands ... Coach was Grier Torrance. Personal... Born Courtney Maureen Keller ... Parents are Doris and Chuck Keller ... Enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences ... Adopted brother, Uwe Blab, played basketball at Indiana ... Brother, Chuckie, played basketball for Duke and Illinois ... Sister, Chelsea, rowed at Louisville. At the Starting line with Chort... Lists basketball, field hockey, soccer, art and photography as interests outside of rowing ... Chose UM because it felt right ... Says Dwayne Wade is her favorite athlete ... Has 11 siblings.

Jennifer Levine Freshman • 5-5 Weston, Fla. Cypress Bay Personal... Born Jennifer Nicole Levine ... Parents are Mona and Perry Levine ... Marketing and Economics major ... Also on the pre-med academic track ... Brother, Robert, is a senior at UM ... Captained varsity cross country and track and field teams in high school. At the Starting line with Jen... Lists runnings, shopping, boating, going to the beach, hanging out with family and friends and her dog Shmu as interests outside of rowing ... Chose UM because of its small class sizes and diverse student body ... Wants to pursue a career as a doctor specializing in pediatrics or geriatrics.

Christina Lighter Freshman • 5-4 Honolulu, Hawai`i Punahou School Personal... Born Christina Umiulaikaahumanu Lighter ... Parents are Muriel and Kent Lighter ... Marjoring in Aerospace Engineering. At the Starting line with Tina... Lists flat water kayaking, surfing and snowboarding as interests outside of rowing ... If she could trade places with one person for a day it would be Tom Cruise in Top Gun.

Personal... Born Breanna May Hayton ... Parents are Alison and Keith ... Majoring

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• The Hurricanes’ Aisha Chow named to USRowing’s 1999 Collegiate Honor Roll First Team. • UM varsity eight and varsity four win gold medals at Head of the Chattahoochee. • Hurricanes earn five medals at the Georgetown Invitational.

• UM Women capture first place finishes at the Head of the Indian Creek, the Head of the Chattahoochee, Chattahoochee Chase and the Florida Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships.

• Miami’s varsity eight places second overall in the California Cup standings at the San Diego Crew Classic. • Hurricanes take the team point trophy at the 2003 Head of the Chattahoochee Regatta. • UM rowing team takes six first-place finishes as the Hurricane Invitational. • Hurricanes finish the season ranked fifth in the South Region. • UM rowers sweep the field at Florida Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships. • Miami turns in a school-best second-place finish at the BIG EAST Challenge. • Jenny Krawec named to CRCA All-America Second Team and All-South Region First Team.

2001 • Debra Morgan hired as head coach. • UM’s Jenny Lee named January 2001 Academic All-Star. • The Hurricanes win varsity eight I, II and varsity four at Florida Intercollegiate Rowing Championships. • UM rower Monika Manios named a 2001-02 BIG EAST/Aeropostale Female Scholar-Scholar-Athlete award winner.

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2003 • The Hurricanes’ Jenny Krawec earns a position on the CRCA All-South First Team and named a Second Team CRCA All-American. • UM Women’s Novice Eight earns a bronze medal at the BIG EAST Championships. • Incoming freshman Natasha Lejer competes at the Junior World Championships in Athens, Greece. • Jenny Krawec competes at the Under 23 World Championships for Canada.


Jess Morrell

Angelique Ogilvie

Freshman • 5-10 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Dreakin University High School... Rowed for Melbourne Girls Grammar where she was Captain of Boats ... Won Head of the School girls for 1st Quad ... Winner of the Scotch-Mercantile Regatta in 2008 ... State Championships runner-up in 2007 ... Was an Australian National Competitor ... An “A” finalist in 2007, finishing fourth and sixth in 2008 ... Won the “B” Final in the Open Division in 2006 ... Selected member of the Victorian Youth Cup Team ... Took first place in the Interstate 4+ National Regatta in 2009 ... Also a selected member of the Victorian State Team ... Placed third from the stroke seat in the 2010 Australian National Interstate Regatta ... Rowed for Mercantile Rowing Club as well throughout high school .... Winner of the U21 4+ and VII State Championship in 2010 ... Finished fourth in the U23 Australian National Championship in 2010 ... Set her high school record for the 2K Ergometre ... Coached by Steven Craig in high school and Tom Abromowski in club. Personal... Born Jessica Melanie Morrell ... Parents are Fance and David Morrell ... Plans to major in Photography ... Chose UM for the culture, the potential of the rowing team and the weather. At the Starting Line with Jess... Lists music, netball, basketball, tennis, swimming, surfing, family, friends, photography, painting and traveling as interests outside rowing ... Favorite athlete is Lance Armstrong ... Says her favorite rowing memory is the 2010 Interstate Regatta because she never has had such an intense and close race.

Freshman • 5-8 Monroe Township, N.J. Friends Seminary Personal... Born Angelique Natalia Ogilvie ... Mother is Aldith Ogilvie ... Majoring in Exercise Physiology in the School of Education. At the Starting line with Angie... Lists basketball and anything medicalrelated as interests outside of rowing ... Was attracted to the city of Miami for its vibrancy and balance of the beachside laidback mentality ... Chose UM because of the quality of academics and that she felt immediately comfortable on campus.

Sarah Roper Freshman • 5-8 Ocho Rios, Jamaica Kent School

Julia Reisner Freshman • 5-10 Redmond, Wash. Lake Washington High School... Rowed starboard ... Medaled in the Brentwood College Regatta in 2009 and 2010 ... Member of JV8+ that was undefeated in 2009 ... Coach was Courtney Moeller. Personal... Born Julia Jane Reisner ... Mother is Kristi Reisner ... Majoring in Marine Science and Biology ... Father played baseball and basketball at Ferris State University. At the Starting line with Julia... Lists cooking, seeing movies, swimming and hanging out with friends as interests outside of rowing ... Chose UM because of the location, class sizes, majors offered, cultural diversity and the rowing team.

• Rachel Clausing named to CRCA All-South Region Second Team.

• Sophomore Sarah Conlon is named an All-ACC selection after a standout sophomore season.

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• Hurricanes inaugural season in the tradition-rich Atlantic Coast Conference. • Miami competes at the Rivanna Romp for the first time in school history. • Hurricanes’ junior varsity eight reaches the Petit Final at the San Diego Crew Classic while the varsity eight reached the Grand Final of the Women’s Cal Cup. • 11 rowers are named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll. • The Hurricanes are awarded the ACC Spring Sportsmanship award.

• Hurricanes begin competing at the Krome Avenue Quarry for the first time in history. • Hurricanes win first-ever Sam Adams/Mesa Distributing Cup of the Women’s Cal Cup Division at the San Diego Crew Classic. • Novice Four wins Grand Final of at SIRA Championships. • Miami Varsity Eight and Novice Four tabbed ACC Crew of the Week, respectively. • Hurricanes finish third with 34 points at ACC Rowing Championship.

High School... Rowed for the Kent School in Connecticut ... Boat club swept the Connecticut state championships all four years that she was on the crew team ... Finished second in the 1st boat last year at New England’s NEIRA ... Coached by Garrison Smith. Personal... Born Sarah Victoria Roper ... Parents are Sally and Biran Roper ... Sister, Christine, rows for UVa ... Enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences. At the Starting Line with Sarah... Favorite athlete is Dwayne Wade, because he is modest and plays for her favorite team, the Miami Heat ... Also loves fellow Jamaican Usain Bolt ... Favorite rowing memory is finishing second at the NEIRA Championships in 2010.

• Senior Rachel Clausing and junior Laura Coltman named to the All-ACC Team. • Rachel Clausing named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Team. • Rachel Clausing and Laura Coltman named to the inaugural All-ACC Academic Rowing Team.

2007 • Hurricane Rowing captures four first-place finishes at the Longhorn Invitational. • UM captures three second-place finishes at the Petrakis Cup • Miami’s JV 8 Wins the Women’s JV Petite Race at the San Diego Crew Classic.

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Amanda Vedros

Dani Yuska

Freshman • 5-9 Chesapeake, Va. Great Bridge

Freshman • 5-7 Jacksonville, Fla. Allen D. Nease

High School... Rowed stroke of Varsity 4, four- seat of Varsity 8 ... Finished first in the EVSRA Regional from 20082010 ... Team regional champions from 2007-2010 ... Won the State Championship Regatta for Virginia in 2010 ... Finished second in 2009 ... Finished fifth overall in Grand Finals at National Championship Regatta in New Jersey in 2009 ... Coached by Bryan Stambaugh.

Chelsea Vandish Freshman • 6-0 Arlington, Va. Yorktown High School... Placed second at Virginia Scholastic State Championship in 2009 ... Finished fourth in 2010 Yorktown High School girl’s first varsity boat ... Earned an eighth-place finish at Scholastic Nationals in 2010 Yorktown 1v ... Coached by Carol Dinion.

Personal... Born Amanda Rachelle Vedros ... Parents are Barbara and Brad Vedros ... Majoring in Biochemistry and is pre-dental ... Wants to be an oral surgeon or orthodontist.

Personal... Born Dani Michelle Yuska ... Parents are Kelly and Mark Yuska ... Majoring in Nursing ... Grandfather played football at Columbia. At the Starting Line with Dani... Makes jewelry as a hobby ... Favorite rowing memory is from her first day out on the water, where she needed a lot of direction and realized that she had a lot to learn, but was having fun (even the resulting blisters) ... Graduated from the same high school as Tim Tebow.

At the Starting Line with Vedros... Chose UM because of the strong science program ... Favorite rowing memory is finishing fifth at the Grand Finals in New Jersey because no one gave her team a chance.

Personal... Born Chelsea Laura Vandish ... Father is Tim Vandish ... Majoring in Psychology ... nicknamed Slide ... Chose UM because of the warm weather. At the Starting Line with Slide... Loves to paint and draw ... Favorite athlete is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar because of his sky hook.

• Miami places fourth at the Eighth Annual ACC Rowing Championships. • Laura Coltman and Laura Codner named to the 2007 All-ACC Academic Rowing Team. • Robbie Tenenbaum named head coach (7/25). • Becca Brinker and Julia Gamache added to Tenenbaum’s staff (8/23).

2008 • Laura Cordner selected to CRCA Division I Pocock AllAmerica Second Team. • Miami finishes fifth overall at the ACC Rowing Championships. • Laura Cordner and Emily Wingrove named to All-ACC Aacedmic Team.

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• Miami sweeps Eastern Michigan in dual race held in Michigan.

2009 • Laura Cordner and Emily Wingrove selected to All-ACC Team. • Finished third at ACC Rowing Championships at Melton Lake in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. • Rachael Sporko named to the 2009 Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) All-South Region second team. • Andrew Carter named Head Coach. • Marc DeRose hired as assistant coach. • Mary Quinn hired as assistant coach. • Andrew Carter makes debut as head coach at Head of

the Hooch Regatta on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tenn., picking up two top-five finishes. • Rachael Sporko, Laura Cordner, Allyson Hodgkins, Sarah Medland, Monika Sajincic and Emily Wingrove named to All-ACC Academic Team.

2010 • Barbi Breimann hired as assistant coach, replacing Marc DeRose. • Finished fourth at Dale England Cup in Bloomington, Ind. • Finished sixth at ACC Rowing Championships at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. • Sarah Medland, Theresa Recicar, Monika Sajincic and


Not Pictured:

Kelsey Diez 5-2 • Fr. Miami, Fla. Coral Reef

Heather Durkee 5-5 • Jr. Bradenton, Fla. Southeast

Bessie Nolan 5-4 • Fr. Chicago, Ill. Northside College Preparatory

Carolina Pizano 5-6 • So. Bogota, Columbia Colegio Tilato

Rowing Terms Guide: Coxswain: The oar-less crew-member who is responsible for steering and race strategy. The coxswain either sits in the stern or lies in the bows of the boat. Sculler: A rower who rows with two oars, one in each hand. Stroke (Seat): The rower closest to the stern of the boat, responsible for the stroke rate and rhythm. Shell: Rowing boat specifically designed for racing

in the water during the propulsive phase of the stroke. Oarlock: The rectangular lock at the end of the rigger, which physically attaches the oar to the boat. Starboard (or Starboard side) (US): The right side of the boat when facing forward. ( Port or Portside (US): The left side of the boat when facing forward. Stern: The rear section of a shell.

Bow: The front section of a shell. Hull: The actual body of the shell.

Ergometer (also ergo or erg): An indoor rowing machine.

Oar: A slender pole that is attached to a boat at the Oarlock. The rower grips one end of the pole, called the “handle,”, the other end has a “blade,” which is placed

Molly Thornton named Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) scholar athletes • Sarah Medland was selected to the All-ACC Rowing Team. • Hurricanes’ Sarah Medland, Theresa Recicar, Kate Rickers, Monika Sajincic and Molly Thornton named to All-ACC Academic Team.

2011 • The boats “Connie Nickel” and “Mary Louise” christened.

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ADMINISTRATION In 2007, U.S. President George W. Bush called upon her healthcare expertise to co-chair the Commission on Care for Returning Wounded Warriors, to evaluate how wounded service members transition from active duty to civilian society. In June 2008, President Bush presented her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian award, at a ceremony in the White House. The medal recognizes exceptional meritorious service to individuals who have contributed to national security, world peace, or cultural endeavors.

PRESIDENT DONNA E. SHALALA Donna E. Shalala became the fifth President of the University of Miami on June 1, 2001. President Shalala is an accomplished scholar, teacher, and administrator whose career has been marked by a variety of leadership positions reflecting her interest in young people. While attending college, she played tennis and still plays a competitive game of doubles. She also enjoys golf, skiing, and other outdoor activities. In 1987, President Shalala, a distinguished political scientist, became chancellor of a Big Ten university, the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She led what was then the nation’s largest public research university. In 1992, Business Week magazine named her one of the top five managers in higher education, and in 2005 was named one of “America’s Best Leaders” by U.S. News & World Report and the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. President Shalala’s success at Wisconsin was reflected in athletics as well. She hired a new football coach, recruiting Barry Alvarez from Notre Dame. Four years later, Wisconsin won the Big Ten football championship and represented its conference in the Rose Bowl for the first time in 30 years. President Shalala served on the first Knight Commission, a committee to review college athletics, and has served on the board of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Foundation. In May 2008, she was selected as an Independent Director of the U.S. Soccer Federation. In 1993, she was named U.S. Secretary for Health and Human Services (HHS) and served for eight years, becoming the nation’s longest-serving HHS Secretary. In 2000, she led the official U.S. delegation to the Olympics in Sydney, Australia. At the end of her tenure as HHS Secretary, The Washington Post described her as “one of the most successful government managers of modern times.”

As president of the University of Miami, President Shalala presides over one of the most successful college athletic programs in the country. The Hurricanes football program has consistently ranked in the top of the polls. The baseball team has won four College World Series and the football team five national championships. Other Hurricanes sports, from tennis to track, have also earned national recognition. The football program was honored this year by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for its latest Academic Progress Report score (APR). It was recognized as having posted a multi-year APR score in the top 10 percent. The Black Coaches Association honored her with its Image of Excellence Award for 2007. As to her commitment to UM athletics, President Shalala said, “College sports are an exciting part of our students’ overall experience while at the University and keeps them connected to their alma mater as enthusiastic alumni. The Hurricanes family reaches beyond the campus, into the community, and around the world. We should be very proud of our student-athletes’ accomplishments both on and off the field, and I invite all loyal ‘Canes to show their support and cheer their team and the U on.” For a sports fan like President Shalala, there is no better place to call home than the University of Miami.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 2001-present . . . . . . . . . President, Professor of Political Science, University of Miami 1993-2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 1987-1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chancellor, Professor of Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison 1980-1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President, Hunter College of the City University of New York 1977-1980 . . . . . . . . Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 1975-1977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director and Treasurer of the Municipal Assistance Corporation for the City of New York 1972-1979 . . . . . . . Professor and Chair, Program in Politics and Education, Teachers College, Columbia University 1970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ph.D., Syracuse University 1962-1964. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer, Iran 1962 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.B. Western College for Women

President Shalala and Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper columnist George Will.

President Shalala and former ‘Canes Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Dany Garcia.

President Shalala places a medal around Jim Kelly’s neck at the 2008 Ring of Honor halftime ceremony.

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ADMINISTRATION TONY HERNANDEZ DEPUTY ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Tony Hernandez was named Deputy Athletic Director in August of 2010 and will serve the University of Miami as Acting Athletic Director as of March 3, 2011. He was asked by President Shalala to serve as Acting AD after Kirby Hocutt announced his departure to take the position of Director of Athletics at Texas Tech on Feb. 25, 2011. Prior to being named to this position he served as Senior Associate Athletic Director since February, 2007. As Deputy Athletic Director, Hernandez is the Chief Operating Officer for the Department and is responsible for day-to-day operations of many aspects of the Athletic Department. In addition, he directly supervises Compliance, Academic Services, Training Room, Strength and Conditioning, Equipment Room, Video Operations, and Women’s Soccer. Hernandez joined the University of Miami Athletic Department in 1998 and has served in various capacities since that time. He began his career in Academic Services as a Graduate Assistant. He was hired full-time in 1999 as a Compliance Coordinator subsequently being promoted to Director of Compliance in 2002, Assistant AD for Compliance in 2004 and Associate AD for Compliance a year later. In 2005, he also served as the Interim Associate AD for Development and has served as the Interim Associate AD for External Affairs on two separate occasions. During his term as Interim Associate AD for Development, the Hurricane Club exceeded its annual giving budgetary goal by nearly 9%. Hernandez also serves on various committees or organizations including as President of the National Association of Athletic Compliance (NAAC), NCAA Amateurism Cabinet, Division 1-A Athletic Directors’ Compliance Task Force, and the ACC Constitution & By-laws Committee. He has previously also served on various committees including the NCAA Academics/Eligibility/Compliance Cabinet and as Chair of the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Waivers Sub-Committee. He is a member of Iron Arrow, the highest honor attainable at the University of Miami, and served a term as president of that organization. Hernandez earned a Law Degree and a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Finance, both from the University of Miami. He is married to the former Melissa Schumacher and they have a one year old son, Anthony, Jr.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI The University of Miami is one of the largest, most comprehensive private research universities in the southeastern United States, with a well-earned reputation for academic excellence. More than 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students from every state and 111nations around the world call UM home during the academic semesters. The University has grown from its main location in the city of Coral Gables to the Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine campus located in Downtown Miami, the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science on Virginia Key, the John J. Koubek Center in Little Havana, the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami, and the South and Richmond campuses in southwest Miami-Dade County. With more than 10,000 full- and part-time faculty and staff, UM is one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County. In 2009, U.S.News & World Report recognized UM among the top-tier of national universities, ranking it No. 50 in its listings of “America’s Best Colleges; it also cited several of its programs in “America’s Best Graduate Schools.” Enrollment: Total enrollment for the 2008-2009 academic year was 15,629 students. Of that number, 10,370 were undergraduate students, 5,259 were graduate students. During the 20082009 academic year, the University awarded 2,575 bachelors, 862 master’s, 388 J.D.’s, 171 M.D.’s, 142 Ph.D.’s, and 57other doctorates. New Freshman Standings: 40% of new freshmen graduated in the top 5 percent of their high school class. Almost two-thirds graduated in the top 10 percent of their high school class. Mean SAT was 1273. International Students: The University continues to attract able students from South Florida, as well as from other parts of the nation and around the world. It was one of the country’s first universities to have an organized international recruitment program. The University of Miami sends representatives worldwide to seek qualified students. Students come from 110 foreign countries, the 50 states, three territories, and the District of Columbia. Honors Program/Honor Societies: Approximately 990 undergraduates participate in the Honors Program. UM has 56 academic honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa. Research: Research and sponsored program expenditures totaled $318 million (FY 09). According to the National Science Foundation, UM ranked 62nd of all universities in expenditures of federal funds for research and development (FY 08). Budget: The budget for 2009-10 is $2.3 billion, with $1.6 billion projected for the medical campus. At the end of FY 09, the endowment for the University was $538.6 million. Development: In FY 09, contributions reached $153.6 million in total private cash, gifts, and grants, and in FY 08, UM ranked 32nd among all U.S. institutions in this category.

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A WORLD-CLASS STUDENT BODY Enrollment at the University of Miami continues to experience tremendous growth. Applications for the freshman class during 2008-2009 reached 21,845. The student body also has become more diverse. For fall 2009, Hispanics accounted for 29 percent and African-Americans for 9 percent, while Asian students accounted for 9 percent of all undergraduate students. For fall 2009, women accounted for approximately 49 percent of the new freshman class, 52 percent of all undergraduates, and 50 percent of the graduate and professional students. Education outside the traditional classroom is an important part of student life at the University of Miami. The University has more than 80 programs offered in more than 33 countries on a full academic year, semester, or summer basis as well as UM faculty-led programs during intersession, spring break, and summer.

CAMPUSES AND SCHOOLS Coral Gables Campus: The Coral Gables campus, with its two colleges and 10 schools, is located on a 230-acre tract in suburban Coral Gables. Medical Campus: The University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine campus consists of 68 acres within the 153acre University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center complex. The medical center includes three University-owned hospitals that make up the University of Miami Health System (UHealth): University of Miami Hospital, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital, home to the topranked Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, which was ranked the number one eye hospital in the country for the sixth year in a row in the 2009-2010 annual survey of “America’s Best Hospitals” published in U.S. News & World Report; three other programs also ranked among the best. Affiliated hospitals on the medical campus include Jackson Memorial Hospital, Holtz Children’s Hospital, and the Miami VA Medical Center. Miller School of Medicine faculty conduct more than 1,500 research projects in basic science and clinical care. Plans are underway to build the UM Life Science Park with 2 million square feet of space adjacent to the medical campus. The facility will bring together academia and industry for collaboration in bioscience research and innovation. Rosenstiel Campus: The Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science is located on an 18-acre waterfront campus on Virginia Key in Biscayne Bay. South Campus: The south campus, located ten miles southwest of Coral Gables, is on a 136-acre site used for conducting research and development projects. Richmond Campus: The Richmond campus, established in 2001, is a 76-acre site near south campus. Research facilities for the Rosenstiel School’s Center for Southeastern Tropical Advanced Remote Sensing (CSTARS) and Richmond Satellite Operations Center (RSOC) are located on a portion of the new campus. Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; 24 professional accrediting agencies.


THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION Officers: Donna E. Shalala, President; Thomas J. LeBlanc, Executive Vice President and Provost; Joseph Natoli, Senior Vice President for Business and Finance; Pascal J. Goldschmidt, Senior Vice President Medical Affairs.

THE COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS THE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, founded in 1983, offers a wide range of professionally accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees with specialization in suburb and town design and computing in design. The school’s faculty and students, headed by Dean Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, have earned numerous honors and accolades for excellence in design. The school’s new 8,600-square-foot Jorge M. Perez Architecture Center, features a state-of-the-art lecture hall that seats 145, an exhibition gallery, and a multimedia classroom. Fall 2009 enrollment: 362. THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, founded in 1926, encompasses most of the disciplines within the realm of the liberal arts. The college comprises 20 academic departments, with approximately 39 distinct majors and more than 45 minor concentrations available. The college employs approximately 436 full-time faculty. Fall 2009 enrollment: 4,509. THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, founded in 1929, is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school offers degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, as well as nondegree executive programs. In addition to the full time master’s program, the School offers an Executive M.B.A. program, which is among the largest of its kind in the United States. It also is one of the first schools in the nation to offer a graduate-level management program in the Spanish language for Latin American business executives. Fall 2009 enrollment: 2,475. THE SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION, founded in 1985, is one of the University’s nationally and internationally acclaimed schools. Major programs of study include advertising, broadcasting, communication studies, electronic media, journalism, media management, motion pictures, public relations, and visual communication. Its state-of-the-art facilities include a sound stage, digital television and radio studios, broadcast uplink capability, all digital post-production facilities, computer and graphics lab, a working news bureau, a multi-media lab, two video conferencing facilities an audio production lab and a nationally recognized debate team. Students also work on the student-run campus newspaper and yearbook. Undergraduate and graduate enrollment for fall 2009: 1,289. THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, founded in 1929, houses the Departments of Teaching and Learning, Educational and Psychological Studies, and Exercise and Sport Sciences. Undergraduate majors and minors are available in elementary, secondary, special, and music education. There also are disciplines such as exercise physiology and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). All teacher education courses are approved by the Florida Department of Education. Fall 2009 enrollment: 795. THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, founded in 1947, is one of the largest schools of its kind in a private institution of higher learning. The college’s most distinctive features are the interdisciplinary courses of study, the result of associations with several areas of the University; these include biomedical engineering, which involves a partnership with the Miller School of Medicine, and the audio engineering program with the School of Music. Fall 2009 enrollment: 1,003.

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL, founded in 1959, offers graduate degrees in all major areas, with just less than 160 masters and doctoral programs. The list of accomplishments in post-baccalaureate education is extensive. The Rosenstiel School is considered among the world’s top institutes for marine and atmospheric research and graduate training. THE SCHOOL OF LAW, founded in 1928, offers graduate programs in comparative law, inter-American law, international law, ocean and coastal law, taxation, estate planning, and real estate property development. The law library is considered a leading legal research library with state-ofthe-art research tools and journals. Fall 2009 enrollment: 1,520. THE LEONARD M. MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, founded in 1952, has earned national acclaim for research, clinical care and biomedical innovations. The school has more than 1,400 full-time clinical and basic science faculty members and an additional 1,350 professionals from the community serving as voluntary faculty in various departments. Miller School of Medicine faculty conduct more than 2,000 research projects in basic science and clinical care. Plans are underway to build the UM Life Science Park with two million square feet of space adjacent to the medical campus. The facility will bring together academia and industry for collaboration in bioscience research and innovation. The nine-story, Biomedical Research Institute, opening in 2009, will significantly increase the medical school’s basic science space. Clinical and research programs include the Miami Institute for Human Genomics, the Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute, the Comprehensive AIDS Program, the Wallace H. Coulter Center for Translational Research, the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, the Diabetes Research Institute and the Mailman Center for Child Development. Also located in the medical complex is the Louis Calder Memorial Library, the largest medical resource library in South Florida. Fall 2009 enrollment: 1,163. PHILLIP AND PATRICIA FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC, founded in 1926, is one of the largest schools of its kind in a private institution and one of the most comprehensive in all of higher learning. The school offers many bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and is home to the Henry Mancini Institute, offering intensive performing and learning experiences across a broad spectrum of musical genres, including film, world, jazz and popinflected musical styles. The school’s facilities include the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, the L. Austin Weeks Center for Recording and Performance, which contains the Victor E. Clarke Recital Hall and the Marta and Austin Weeks Music Library and Technology Center. Fall 2009 enrollment: 700. THE SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH STUDIES, founded in 1968, houses the first collegiate nursing program in South Florida. The school has an emphasis on transcultural nursing, which recognizes an individual’s unique health benefits and practices. The school is a leader in the development of innovative primary care nursing practice models, which have earned national and international recognition and research. The school’s four-story, 53,000-square-foot home, the M. Christine Schwartz Center for Nursing and Health Studies, offers state-of-the art classrooms, research facilities and the International Academy for Clinical Simulation and Research, where high-fidelity patient simulation enables students to improve their clinical and crucial thinking skills prior to interaction with patients. Fall 2009 enrollment: 632. THE ROSENSTIEL SCHOOL OF MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE, founded in 1940, is one of the world’s leading institutions for oceanographic research and education today. The school offers interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate level coursework in marine biology and fisheries, meteorology and physical oceanography, marine affairs and policy, marine and atmospheric chemistry, marine geology and geophysics and applied marine physics. Fall 2009 enrollment: 457.

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CITY OF MIAMI WHERE THE HEAT IS ON “Welcome to Miami... bienvenidos a Miami.” With 84 miles of Atlantic coastline, yearlong sunshine and a boasted average daily temperature of 75 degrees, it is no wonder in his hit single, Will Smith dubbed Miami “the city where the heat is on.” THE HEAT ON THE COURT Thanks to South Florida’s year-round, sportsfriendly climate, Miami has a lot to offer in outdoor recreational activities. From some of the PGA’s finest golf courses to almost 700 parks, there is something for everyone. With countless opportunities for kayaking, scubadiving, fishing, beach volleyball and rollerblading, there is no excuse for going without a tan. South Florida truly has the perfect weather for sports and is one of only eight metropolitan areas in the United States that can boast of a professional franchise in each of the four major sports. The Major League’s Florida Marlins had everybody “doing the fish” when they won the World Series in 1997 and 2003. The NFL’s Miami Dolphins have thrilled fans for decades at Dolphin Stadium, which hosted the Super Bowl in 1995, 1999 and 2007. Despite the warm weather, South Florida’s own hockey team, the Florida Panthers, keep up on the ice. And for basketball fans, the 2006 NBA Champion Miami Heat keep things hot at the American Airlines Arena. MIAMI IS CALIENTE Truly a melting pot, Miami is home to a variety of cultures, creating a totally unique, vibrant cultural mosaic. With representatives of every Hispanic nation in the world, Spanish serves as a second language to most of Miami’s residents. Little Havana is the heart of Miami’s Cuban community, where churro vendors line the streets, the aroma of high-octane cafe Cubano fills the air and the spirit of friendly competition fills Domino Park. The spirit of the Caribbean is alive in Little Haiti, where many Haitian artists, musicians and entrepreneurs get their start in Miami. The proud focal point of this neighborhood is the Caribbean Market, an open-air replica of Port-au-Prince’s Iron Market, where Creole is the dominant language. SIZZLING THE SILVER SCREEN With tropical weather, a high-quality labor pool, low production costs and direct links to Latin America, Miami has become one of the most important entertainment centers in the world. Dubbed as the Latin-American Hollywood by the New York Times, such block

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CITY OF MIAMI busters as Big Trouble—written by Miami Herald columnist Dave Barry, Any Given Sunday, There’s Something About Mary, The Birdcage and Wild Things were all filmed in Miami. A Hollywood favorite off-screen as well, Miami is home to dozens of celebrities and even more consider it a favorite weekend getaway. Glorida and Emilio Estefan’s Star Island estate and Gianni Versace’s Ocean Drive mansion-turned-museum are just a couple examples of Miami’s celebrity appeal. It is not uncommon to spot Sean “Diddy” Combs or Jamie Foxx dancing at a South Beach club or former president Bill Clinton playing golf at the Biltmore Hotel. MIAMI HOT SPOTS For shopping, dancing or just plain people watching, Miami offers several places to see and be seen. With over 800 buildings designed in the ‘30s and ‘40s, South Beach serves as the largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the world. Celebrity-owned restaurants, like Cameron Diaz’s Bambu, night clubs such as Level—based on the format of New York’s Studio 54, and a medley of huge anchor stores and unique boutiques create the flavor of miami’s most famous hot spot. Coconut Grove, just a 10-minute drive from the University of Miami, is another student favorite. Built mainly by West Indian craftsmen brought in from the Bahamas, it still holds onto the Caribbean appeal its name suggests. Attracting writers, artists and non-conformists, this hub of the bohemian arts contributed to Miami’s cultural renaissance. Fast-forward a century and the Grove is still one of Miami’s hottest nightspots, with more than 75 cafes, restaurants and clubs that line the streets. THE WARMTH OF CORAL GABLES, THE “CITY BEAUTIFUL” The University of Miami campus is located in Coral Gables, dubbed the “City Beautiful”. Founded by George Merrick almost a century ago, the Gables is one of Miami’s most beautiful areas. The palm-lined streets are all named after European villages, each one bordered by Old Spanish style homes. Downtown Coral Gables is bustling with the many offices of multi-national corporations, while the city’s central boulevard—Miracle Mile—is home to a wide array of designer boutiques and art galleries. One Gables favorite is the Venetian Pool, a beautiful swimming lagoon carved out of coral, which features cascading waterfalls and underwater caves.

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ATHLETIC SUCCESS

THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics of the University of Miami exists that, through its programs, student-athletes have the opportunity to achieve their full potential academically and athletically, and that the University and its constituents benefit from their being represented by students engaged in intercollegiate competition.

SHENISE JOHNSON 2010-2011 ACC Player of the Year 2010 First-Team All-ACC 2010 All-ACC Defensive Team 2010 WNIT All-Tournament Team

THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS IS COMMITTED: 1) To meet the obligations of the mission of the University of Miami. 2) To provide the opportunity for studentathletes to seek and achieve their potential through growth and development academically and athletically. 3) To provide through leadership, thoughtful guidance and quality programs, a positive environment for athletic excellence and achievement while developing leaders in their fields, in the classroom and for our community. 4) To support through its resources the academic objectives of its student-athletes, and to ensure their progress toward the goal of the academic degree which each seeks. 5) To provide and support athletic programs at the highest level of competition. 6) To recruit student-athletes of academic quality, good character and high athletic ability. 7) To comply with the rules and policies of all governing bodies and the University of Miami. 8) To provide equitable opportunities regardless of gender, race or creed. 9) To represent the University, its Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, students, staff, alumni and friends appropriately. 10) To develop the values of leadership, teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship and integrity among its student-athletes and staff.

TI’ERRA BROWN Five-Time All-American, 2010 USA National Champion 400m Hurdles, 2010 NCAA Two-time Runner-up

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ATHLETIC SUCCESS

BRITTNEY MACDONALD

DURAND SCOTT

BRANDON HARRIS

Three-Time ALL-ACC Academic

ACC All-Rookie Team ACC All-Tournament First Team

Preseason All-America 2009 All-America 2009 All-ACC

LANE CARICO

BIANCA EICHKORN

CHRISTIAN BLOCKER

2009 AVCA All-East Region Team 2009 All-ACC Team 2009 All-ACC Academic Volleyball Team 2009 AVCA All-America honorable mention

2010 ACC Women’s Tennis Scholar-Athlete of the Year 2010 ITA All-American 2010 All-ACC Team 2010 All-ACC Academic Women’s Tennis Team

All-ACC Academic Team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District III First Team

HAROLD MARTINEZ

SARAH MEDLAND

CORY NELMS

2010 All-ACC 2011 Preseason Louisville Slugger All-Americane

2010 All-ACC Rowing Academic Team 2010 CRCA Scholar-Athlete

2010 ACC Champion - 110m Hurdles

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ACADEMIC SERVICES

THE RETENTION PROGRAMS The University of Miami offers unique programs designed to assist student-athletes in their pursuit of a college education. These are a few of the programs offered to assist student-athletes: 1. UMX Freshman Experience Course - A unique class designed to assist freshman student-athletes with the transition from high school to college. 2. Proactive Mentorship Program - This program is designed to assist student-athletes with the transition skills necessary to be successful college students. All freshmen are required to participate and meet once a week with a mentor covering issues such as time management, goal-setting, class preparation, test preparation, etc. 3. Study Table Program - Provides valuable locations and time to accomplish academic goals. Structured times, group and individual tutorials, computer labs, and quiet areas are designated for this program. 4. F.A.S.T. Program (Freshman Academic Success Training) - The main purpose of this program is to ensure a smooth and successful transition from high school to college through academic success training. This will be accomplished through closely monitoring incoming atrisk student-athletes so as to ensure the use of efficient time management and study skills. Assumptions are made that all of our studentathletes come to us with good study habits, academic knowledge, and social judgment. This program will address all these areas and be reinforced throughout the semester.

David Wyman Associate Athletic Director for Academic Services

Allen Augustin Academic Advisor

Chris Doell Assistant Director

5. Computer Lab - Located within the Hecht Athletic Center, student-athletes have access to 30 personal computers with Internet access and conduct research. The lab also has 20 laptop computers that student-athletes can check out and take with them on team trips, or when they want to work on their own. 6. Tutors - Level 1 certified tutors by the College Reading and Learning Association provide individual and group assistance upon request. The tutor program at the University of Miami is one of a small number of athletic programs in the country to be awarded CRLA certification.

Kelly Pierce Academic Advisor/Tutor Coordinator

7. Learning Resource Room - Student-athletes with disabilities have access to computer programs that aid in their educational skill development.

Barbara Stratton Learning Specialist

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COMPLIANCE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHO IS A PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETE (PROSPECT)? You are a prospect if you have started classes for the ninth grade. Before the ninth grade, you may become a prospect if a university provides you (or your family or friends) any financial aid or other benefit that is not usually provided to prospective student-athletes. YOU ARE NO LONGER A PROSPECT IF YOU HAVE DONE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) Officially register and enroll in a minimum full-time program of studies and have attended classes in any four-year collegiate institution’s regular academic year (excluding summer); or (2) Participated in a regular squad practice or competition at a four-year collegiate institution that occurs before the beginning of any term; or (3) Officially register and enrolled and attend classes during the summer prior to initial enrollment and receive institutional athletics aid. HOW DO I KNOW IF I’M BEING RECRUITED? A coach is recruiting you if they try to convince you directly, or through your family, to attend their school and participate in intercollegiate athletics. There are several ways to be recruited: (1) a coach may provide you with an official paid visit to view the campus, (2) a coach may arrange an in-person, off-campus meeting with you (or your family), or (3) a coach or staff member may call you (or your family) on more than one occasion for the purpose of recruitment. Coaches and authorized institutional staff members are the only individuals who may recruit you. Representatives of athletic interests (boosters) may not call, write or make inperson contact with you anywhere for the purpose of recruiting you to a university and participating in athletics. WHEN CAN A COACH CONTACT ME? OFF CAMPUS CONTACT In the sport of basketball, a coach can arrange a face-to-face meeting with you, off the University’s campus, beginning the first day of classes of your senior year. In all other sports, a coach can arrange a face-to-face meeting with you, off the University’s campus, beginning July 1 after your junior year. TELEPHONE CALLS In all sports other than football and basketball, a coach may call a prospect one time per week after July 1 following the completion of the prospect’s junior year in high school. In the sport of football, a coach may initiate one telephone call to a prospect between April 15th and May 31st of the prospect’s junior year. Additional calls are not permitted prior to September 1st of the beginning of the prospect’s senior year in high school. In the sport of men’s basketball, coaches may make one telephone call per month from June 15 of the prospect’s sophomore year through July 31 of the junior year. Beginning August 1 of the senior year a coach may make two telephone calls per week. Only one call per week may be made to a two-year or four-year college prospect. In the sport of women’s basketball, coaches may make one telephone call per month during the months of April (on or after the Thursday after the conclusion of the NCAA Division I Final Four) and May of the prospect’s junior year in high school, one telephone call between June 1 and June 20 and one telephone call between June 21 and June 30 of the prospect’s junior year in high school. Three telephone calls to a prospect are permitted during the month of July, with no more than one call per week. In the following circumstances unlimited calls to a prospect are permitted: (1) during the five days immediately preceding an official visit to the University of Miami, (2) on the initial date for signing the National Letter of Intent and the two days following the signing date, and (3) on the day of a coach’s off-campus contact with a prospect For all sports, coaches may receive telephone calls placed by a prospect at the prospect’s expense at anytime, including before July 1 following the prospect’s junior year in high school.

WHAT IS A CONTACT? A contact is any face-to-face encounter between a prospect or the prospect’s parent(s) or legal guardian and an institutional staff member or athletic representative during which any dialogue occurs in excess of an exchange of a greeting. NOTE: At the Division I level, athletic representatives (boosters) may not contact you for the purpose of recruiting. WHAT CAN A SCHOOL OFFER ME TO ATTEND THEIR UNIVERSITY? You (or your family) may not receive any benefit, inducement or arrangements such as cash, clothing, cars, gifts or loans to encourage you to sign a National Letter of Intent or to attend a NCAA school. A University may offer you a one-year scholarship that covers room and board, tuition and fees, and required course-related books, or any part of these. The institution can recommend that this aid is renewed each year, as is the general practice at the University of Miami but this renewal is not guaranteed. In addition, they can offer you quality academic and medical support, as well as the opportunity to compete for one of the nation’s top programs. WHAT CAN I DO DURING THIS PROCESS? Enjoy your high school years and work hard both in the classroom and in your sport. At the beginning of your junior year you should sign up for the NCAA Clearinghouse. Your high school guidance office can provide you with the information to register. A DIVISION I INSTITUTION MAY PROVIDE A RECRUIT WITH THE FOLLOWING PRINTED MATERIALS: • General correspondence, including letters, U.S. Postal Service postcards and institutional note cards; • Game programs, which may not include posters, and one Student-Athlete Handbook; • NCAA educational information; • Pre-enrollment information subsequent to signing a National Letter of Intent with the university; • Official academic, admissions and student services publications published or videos produced by the institution and available to all students; • Schedule and business cards; • Questionnaires which may be provided prior to your junior year; and Camp brochures which may be provided prior to your junior year. COMPLIANCE CONTACT INFORMATION NCAA P.O. Box 6222 Indianapolis, IN 46206 (317) 917-6222 (800) 638-3731 www.ncaa.org

David Reed, Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance

Karen Kelly, Assistant Compliance Director Financial Aid

University of Miami Compliance Office 5821 San Amaro Drive Coral Gables, FL 33146 (305) 284-2692 www.hurricanesports.com athleticscompliance@miami.edu

Dan Raben, Assistant Compliance Director Eligibility

Jordan Redavid, Assistant Compliance Director Monitoring

LETTERS In sports other than men’s basketball, letters and recruiting information may be sent to you starting September 1 at the beginning of your junior year in high school. In men’s basketball, recruiting materials may be provided starting June 15 at the conclusion of the prospect’s sophomore year.

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ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF

SCOTT McGONAGLE

LESLEY-ANNE KING

Director of Athletic Training

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Scott McGonagle is in his 16th season as Miami’s head athletic trainer. McGonagle and his staff are responsible for the year-round health care of every UM student-athlete. In his 32nd year as an athletic trainer, McGonagle oversees the sports medicine program for Miami’s 17 intercollegiate varsity sports. A native of Syracuse, Kan., McGonagle became a part of the Miami Hurricanes staff in 1995 as head athletic trainer. He oversees a staff of nine full-time assistant trainers and seven graduate assistant trainers, and he works in conjunction with one of the nation’s most respected staffs of physicians to assure the finest medical care for UM student-athletes. McGonagle’s extensive experience includes 14 seasons as head athletic trainer at the University of Tulsa (1982-1995), one year as the head athletic trainer at Crowley (Texas) High School (1981-82) and one year as head athletic trainer at Sahuarita High School (1980-81). McGonagle began his collegiate athletics career as a student trainer at the University of Kansas from 1977 to 1980. During that time, McGonagle worked as a student athletic trainer for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1978, 1979 and 1981 seasons. He received his bachelor of science in physical education from the University of Kansas in 1980. He later added a master’s of science in athletic training from the University of Arizona in 1981. McGonagle and his wife, Lynette, have a son, Matthew (27) and a daughter, Megan (23). Matthew and his wife Kelli have a daughter Madilin.

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Came to Miami: 2010 Experience 2010-Present . . Assistant Athletic Trainer, University of Miami 2008-10 . . . . . . Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, Florida International University, Miami, Fla. 2007-08 . . . . . . Athletic Trainer, Villanova University, Villanova, Pa.

Personal Information Full Name: . . . . Lesley-Anne King Hometown: . . . Farmington, Conn.

Education MS in Physical Education, Sport & Fitness, Florida International University (2010), Miami, Fla. BS in Athletic Training, Boston University (2007), Boston, Mass.

KEVIN BLASKE

MEGAN ROGERS

WES BROWN

Assoc. Athletic Trainer

Asst. Athletic Trainer

Asst. Athletic Trainer

RON LECLAIR

SCOTT BROOKS

BRIAN BOYLS-WHITE

Asst. Athletic Trainer

Asst. Athletic Trainer

Asst. Athletic Trainer

PRISCILLA DOBBS

ALANA EICHMAN

NAOKI NEGISHI

Asst. Athletic Trainer

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STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

ANDREU SWASEY

JIMMY GOINS

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Strength and Conditioning Assistant

Now in his 10th season as the Miami Hurricanes’ head strength and conditioning coach, Andreu Swasey has quickly earned the admiration and respect of UM’s players and coaches and has developed a reputation as one of the finest in his field. One of college football’s best known and most innovative strength coaches, Swasey has an extensive background in speed and agility training. Swasey is in charge of the daily conditioning regimen of more than 100 student-athletes in the Hurricanes football program. He also directs Miami’s entire strength and conditioning staff of five strength coaches who supervise all of the conditioning needs of UM’s 18 scholarship sports. Swasey has a unique perspective for a strength and conditioning coach, as he has previous experience as a defensive backs coach and a player. That background makes Swasey the perfect person to address the specific needs of football student-athletes. Swasey has coached in nine bowl games with the Hurricanes including the 2001 national championship at the Rose Bowl. As a football player at Baylor University, he started at cornerback and was a two-year letterman. He was the starting strong safety for the Bears as a senior in 1993 after playing extensively as a reserve in 1992 on a team that defeated Arizona in the Sun Bowl. A defensive back at Baylor University, Swasey’s current stint at UM is his second with the Hurricanes. He returned to UM in 2000 from the University of Houston. He spent the 2000 season as UM’s co-head strength and conditioning coach in charge of speed and agility and was promoted to head of the department in 2001. Swasey was with the Hurricanes in 1997 and 1998 as an assistant strength and conditioning coach before moving on to coach defensive backs at Houston in 1999. Swasey began his coaching career at Copperas Cove (Texas) High School, where he coached defensive backs from 1995 to 1997. Prior to his playing days at Baylor, Swasey was a standout at Fort Scott (Kansas) Junior College, where he earned Second-Team Junior College All-America honors in 1991 and was an all-conference honoree. A native of Miami, Swasey is a graduate of Carol City High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from Baylor in 1995. He and his wife, Monica, have four children: sons Andrew and Jovon and daughters Ashlinn and Jaela.

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2004-present . . Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach 2001-2003 . . . . Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach and Director of the McNamara Fitness Center - University of San Diego 2001 . . . . . . . . . Strength and Conditioning Coach - Chattanooga Lookouts 1999-2000 . . . . Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach - University of Tennessee 1998 . . . . . . . . . Intern Strength & Conditioning Coach - Kurt Hester’s Olympic Training Center 1995-98 . . . . . . Student Strength & Conditioning Coach - Louisiana State University 1995-98 . . . . . . Intern Strength & Conditioning Coach - Gayle Hatch Olympic Training Center EDUCATION 2000 . . . . . . . . . M.S. in Sports Administration with a minor in nutrition, University of Tennessee 1998 . . . . . . . . . B.S. in Kinesiology, Louisiana State University

Strength and Conditioning Staff

Cols Colas

Andrew Klich

Victor Ishmael

Tidor Pandya

PERSONAL INFORMATION Full name: . . . . Jeffery Andreu Swasey Birthdate: . . . . . June 15, 1971 Hometown: . . . Miami, Fla. Education: . . . . B.A. in sociology, Baylor University, Waco, Texas (1995) Wife: . . . . . . . . Monica Children: . . . . . Sons Andrew and Javon; daughters Ashlinn, Jaela COACHING EXPERIENCE 2001-present . . University of Miami (head strength and conditioning coach) 2000 . . . . . . . . . University of Miami (co-head strength and conditioning coach) 1999 . . . . . . . . University of Houston (defensive backs) 1997-98 . . . . . . University of Miami (assistant strength and conditioning coach) 1995-97 . . . . . . Copperas Cove (Texas) High School (defensive backs)

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SPORTS MEDIA RELATIONS CHRIS FREET ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR COMMUNICATIONS Chris Freet is in his first season as the Associate Director of Athletics for Athletic Communications at the University of Miami. He was hired in July of 2010 after serving nearly three years as Assistant AD for Communications at the University of South Florida. Freet oversees the University of Miami’s sports media relations efforts, as well as serving as the primary liaison with the department’s broadcast partners. Prior to Miami, he served as the contact for USF’s nationally-ranked football program and oversaw a full-time staff of six individuals and a student contingent of 10. He led the efforts into a redesign of the new look GoUSFBulls.com in addition to increasing the program’s multimedia content. Prior to his time at USF, Freet worked as a member of the nationally recognized Athletics Media Relations Department at the University of Oklahoma for five years. In his most recent position with OU as Associate Director of Media Relations, Freet handled secondary duties with the Sooner football team and served as the primary contact for women’s basketball. In previous years, he also served as the contact for the softball, volleyball and men’s and women’s gymnastics programs. The Mission Hills, California native married the former Courtney Tysinger on June 19, 2010. He is a 2002 graduate of UC Santa Barbara (Communications). LATONYA “LT” SADLER ASSOCIATE COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR LaTonya Sadler enters her first year as Assistant Sports Information Director of Football for the University of Miami, handling all sports publicity for the university’s football program. With her, she brings 12 years of Communications, Events Management, Admissions and Fundraising experience. Sadler officially joined Miami’s Sports Media Relations Department on December 1, 2010. Prior to joining the UM staff, she spent three years serving as the Associate Director of Communications for the Big Ten Conference, managing all media relations efforts for men’s basketball, and softball while also acting as the organization’s secondary point person for football and administrative liaison for women’s golf. After earning her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Virginia in 1998, she served as a Sports Information Assistant for the University of Nebraska during the1998-99 academic year. In August of 1999, she was hired as the Assistant Director of Media Relations for Northwestern University where she worked for two years before taking on the additional role of Publications Coordinator, a title she held until her departure in 2003. While at Northwestern, she served as the secondary contact for football while also handling communications-related responsibilities for women’s basketball, volleyball and men’s and women’s tennis. From 2003-07 she held a variety of positions with the University of Virginia, including Assistant Events Coordinator for the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, Assistant Director of Annual Funds for the Darden School of Business, AccessUVA Coordinator for UVA’s admissions office and Field Director of the university’s internship office. HARRISON RABOY STUDENT INTERN Harrison Raboy serves as a Student Intern as the Secondary Sports Information Director for rowing and baseball during the Spring 2011 season. He joined the UM Media Relations staff in 2009, and has also helped with football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball. Raboy plans to graduate at the end of this year with a Bachelor of Science in Communication in Public Relations and Sports Administration.

University of Miami Sports Media Relations The University of Miami Sports Media Relations Office is located in the Hecht Athletic Center at 5821 San Amaro Drive on the Coral Gables campus, just north of Alex Rodriguez Park. MAILING ADDRESS: University of Miami Sports Media Relations Office P.O. Box 248167 Coral Gables, FL 33124

Phone: (305) 284-3244 Fax: (305) 284-2807

STREET ADDRESS: University of Miami Sports Media Relations Office 5821 San Amaro Drive Coral Gables, FL 33146

UM Sports Media Relations Staff Chris Freet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate A.D. for Athletic Communications LaTonya Sadler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Associate Communications Director Rob Dunning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Sports Media Relations Director Margaret Belch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Sports Media Relations Director Bryan Harvey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Sports Media Relations Director Scott Zavitz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Sports Media Relations Director Etta Schaller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Publications Coordinator Tim Vothang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Web Designer Lindsay Bohlan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant

Margaret Belch

Lindsay Bohlen

Rob Dunning

Etta Schaller

Tim Vothang

Scott Zavitz

ACC Media Services THE INTERNET (WWW.THEACC.COM) Visit the ACC website at www.theacc.com for the latest conference news. The site contains current information on all facets of the Atlantic Coast Conference, including links to member schools websites. The following information is available: • Conference standings • Team-by-team and composite results • Conference statistics • Weekly award winners (Mondays) • National polls • Team-by-team statistics • In-game scores for football, men’s and women’s basketball and baseball are posted while games are in-progress. MEDIA SECTION The ACC web site features a special “media area” which contains sports prospectuses, credential forms for conference tournaments and releases. Access to the “media only” site, can be obtained by contacting the ACC Media Relations Department at (336) 851-6062.

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Bryan Harvey



2011 UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI ROWING Front Row (left to right): Dani Yuska, Alyson Hall, Christina Lighter, Bethany Callahan, Maria Siemann, Danielle Smith, Jennifer Levine, Amanda DuPart, Taylor Forster. Middle Row (left to right): Assistant Coach Barbi Breimann, Amanda Vedros, Christina Echagarruga, Angelique Ogilive, Julia Reisner, Breanna Hayton, Sarah Roper, Christine Eaton, Courtney Keller, Katie Stanzilis, Caitlin Morrison, Head Coach Andrew Carter. Back Row (left to right): Assistant Coach Mary Quinn, Jessica Morrell, Kodey Williamson, Theresa Recicar, Chelsea Vandish, Maggie Fragel, Sarah Medland, Katie Guest, Katalin Horvath, Boatman/rigger Carlos DelCastillo.

2011 Schedule Date 03/12/11 04/02/11 04/09/11 04/10/11 04/23/11 04/30/11 05/15/11 05/27/11 05/28/11 05/29/11 04/02/11 04/09/11 04/10/11 04/23/11 04/30/11 05/15/11 05/27/11 05/28/11 05/29/11 04/02/11 04/09/11 04/10/11 04/23/11 04/30/11 05/15/11 05/27/11 05/28/11 05/29/11

Event vs. Connecticut ^ at Old Dominion Knecht Cup Knecht Cup ACC Championships at UCF Oak Ridge Invitational NCAA Championships NCAA Championships NCAA Championships at Old Dominion Knecht Cup Knecht Cup ACC Championships at UCF Oak Ridge Invitational NCAA Championships NCAA Championships NCAA Championships at Old Dominion Knecht Cup Knecht Cup ACC Championships at UCF Oak Ridge Invitational NCAA Championships NCAA Championships NCAA Championships

Location Miami Beach, Fla. Norfolk, Va. Camden, N.J. Camden, N.J. Clemson, S.C. Orlando, Fla. Oak Ridge, Tenn. Gold River, Calif. Gold River, Calif. Gold River, Calif. Norfolk, Va. Camden, N.J. Camden, N.J. Clemson, S.C. Orlando, Fla. Oak Ridge, Tenn. Gold River, Calif. Gold River, Calif. Gold River, Calif. Norfolk, Va. Camden, N.J. Camden, N.J. Clemson, S.C. Orlando, Fla. Oak Ridge, Tenn. Gold River, Calif. Gold River, Calif. Gold River, Calif.

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