General information University of Connecticut 28 NCAA Appearances
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Interviews
Players and coaches will be available for interviews throughout the week and at the conclusion of all games. All requests for interviews should be made one day in advance and all requests must be made through the Athletic Communications Office. Interviews on game days will be held approximately 10 minutes after the game has concluded. Head coach Len Tsantiris is available most weekdays.
Practices
Connecticut women’s soccer practices are held at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium on the southwest side of campus. Practices normally run between 3:00 and 5:00 on Tuesday and Thursday and from 12-2 on Wednesday. Times of practice are subject to change without notice. Practices are open to the media and public.
Credentials
Media and photo credentials for home games may be obtained by writing the Athletic Communications Office, University of Connecticut, 2095 Hillside Road, Storrs, CT 06269-1173, or by calling the office at (860) 486-3531. Credentials should be requested with at least 24 hours notice. Passes are for working media only.
Questions
Any questions pertaining to media related inquiries should be directed to Sagan Byrne in the University of Connecticut Athletic Communications Office. The University of Connecticut Athletic Communications office is located in the lower level of Harry A. Gampel Pavilion.
Husky Honor
The University of Connecticut is committed to honoring collegiate athletic competition by demonstrating pride, responsibility and respect. The UConn community, fans, alumni, students, coaches and student-athletes promote these core values as proud Huskies and first class competitors.
2012 Ticket Information Based on 10 Home Matches Season Ticket - General Admission (Adults)..................................................................$40 Season Ticket - General Admission (Senior Citizens, Youths 18 & Under)...................$20
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University Facts Location.......................................................................................................Storrs, Conn. Switchboard Telephone............................................................................(860) 486-2000 Founded................................................................................................................... 1881 Total Enrollment.................................................................................................... 30,525 Storrs Campus..................................................................................17,851 (Undergrad) Colors................................................................................ National Flag Blue and White Nicknames.............................................................................................. UConn, Huskies Affiliation................................................................................................. NCAA Division I Conference.......................................................................................................BIG EAST
University Administration Director of Athletics...................................................................................Warde Manuel Deputy Director of Athletics/ Chief of Staff...............................................Paul McCarthy Senior Associate Director of Athletics/SWA and Sports Administration................... TBA Senior Associate Director of Athletics/ CFO and Internal Operations......Doug Gnodtke Senior Associate Director of Athletics/ External Relations.............................Neal Eskin Associate Director of Athletics/ Communications........................................ Mike Enright Associate Director of Athletics...........................................................Marielle vanGelder Director of Athletic Counseling For Intercollegiate Athletes............................Ellen Tripp Senior Director of Development................................................................................ TBA Director of Sports Medicine Services.................................... Dr. Jeffrey Anderson, M.D. Head Athletic Trainer................................................................................... Bob Howard Division of Athletics Phone.......................................................................(860) 486-2725
Athletic Communications Staff Associate Director of Athletics/Communications.......................................... Mike Enright Assistant Director of Athletics/Communications............................................Phil Chardis Assistant Director of Athletics/Communications....................................Patrick McKenna Athletic Communications Assistant............................................................. Sagan Byrne Athletic Communications Assistant...........................................................Brendan Flynn Athletic Communications Assistant.................................................................... Matt Lee Athletic Communications Secretary ......................................................Luanne Dunstan Athletic Communications Office...............................................................(860) 486-3531 Athletic Communications Fax...................................................................(860) 486-5085 Husky Sports Hotline................................................................................(860) 486-5050 UConn Athletics Internet Home Page.............................................. UConnHuskies.com Athletic Communications Soccer Contact................................................... Sagan Byrne Contact Phone Number............................................................................(860) 486-4707 Contact E-Mail.......................................................................... sagan.byrne@uconn.edu
Connecticut Women’s Soccer Program Began........................................................................................................ 1979 Total Games Played/Record...................................................................741/517-173-51 Number of Different Opponents Faced...................................................................... 101 Home Field/Capacity..................................................Joseph J. Morrone Stadium/4,500 Playing Surface..........................................................................................Natural Grass Head Coach................................................................Len Tsantiris (Connecticut, 1977) Overall Coach Record (Years)..................................................... 491-163-48 (31 years) Connecticut Coaching Record (Years)....................................................................Same Assistant Coach...............................................Margaret Rodriguez (Connecticut, 1999) ..................................................................................................Zac Shaw (Ithaca, 1992) Soccer Secretary.............................................................................................Mary Ryan Soccer Athletic Trainer................................................................................... Catie Dann Soccer Academic Counselor........................................................................ Gavin Potter Soccer Office Telephone Number............................................................(860) 486-2813 Conference.......................................................................................................BIG EAST 2011 Record.............................................................................................................7-8-2 2011 BIG EAST Regular Season Record/Finish..............4-5-2/Sixth American Division
Single Game - General Admission (Adults)...............................................................$5.00 Single Game - General Admission (Senior Citizens, Youths 18 & Under)................$3.00 Single Game - General Admission (UConn Students)...............................................$2.00 Group Ticket Sales (20 or more)...............$2.00 each UConn Athletic Ticket Office 860-486-2724/Toll Free 1-877-ATUCONN For Group Sales Call Athletic Marketing 860-486-2387
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Media Guide Credits: The 2012 University of Connecticut Women’s Soccer Media Guide is a publication of the University of Connecticut Division of Athletics, Warde Manuel, Director. Written, produced and designed by Sagan Byrne, Athletic Communications Assistant. Special thanks to Luanne Dunstan, Athletic Communications Secretary. Publication composed on Adobe InDesign CS. Photography: Stephen Slade, Bob Stowell, Dale McMillan, Chris Livingston, David Silverman, Thom Vollenwider, C.W. Pack and University Communications, Howard Smith/ISI Photos. WPS Photos Provided by FC Gold Pride/John Todd/ ISI Photos, Sky Blue FC/Howard C. Smith, and St. Louis Athletica/ Bill Barrett/ ISI Photos.
2012 UConn women’s soccer media guide