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America East conference Founded: 1979 (as ECAC North, men’s basketball only), 1988-89 (all sports) Membership (year joined): University at Albany (2001), Binghamton University (2001), Boston University (1979), University of Hartford (1985), University of Maine (1979), UMBC (2003), University of New Hampshire (1979), Stony Brook University (2001), University of Vermont (1979), Fairfield University* (2007), Providence College^ (2010) *Associate member in field hockey only ^Associate member in women’s volleyball only Sports (20): Baseball, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Men’s Cross Country, Women’s Cross Country, Field Hockey, Men’s Indoor Track & Field, Women’s Indoor Track & Field, Men’s Lacrosse, Women’s Lacrosse, Men’s Outdoor Track & Field, Women’s Outdoor Track & Field, Men’s Soccer, Women’s Soccer, Softball, Men’s Swimming & Diving, Women’s Swimming & Diving, Men’s Tennis, Women’s Tennis, Women’s Volleyball
About America East...
Now in its fourth decade of operation, America East has evolved into one of the most comprehensive NCAA Division I conferences with a commitment to broad-based, competitive athletics programs, complementing the academic integrity and missions of the member institutions. Progressive in its approach to its more than 3,400 student-athletes, America East recognizes champions in each of its 20 sports, including women’s basketball. America East also conducts the nation’s most comprehensive academic recognition program for student-athletes and partners. With a geographic footprint covering the Mid-Atlantic to Northeast regions of the United States, America East strives to develop champions in academics, athletics and leadership at its nine member institutions. America East has experienced unprecedented success in recent years on the playing surface, in the classroom and throughout its member institutions’ communities. Starting with the 2007-08 academic year, the conference has seen 25 teams win NCAA games, produced two individual national champions and had 120 student-athletes earn All-America recognition. In the classroom, hundreds of student-athletes have earned national or regional academic honors while America East’s Academic Progress Rate has improved every year since 2004-05 and ranks among the top three conferences in the country. America East has also sponsored programs aimed at improving its members’ communities, partnering with Newman’s Own Foundation for the Campus Community Challenge each of the past three years as well as teaming up with College For Every Student on student service projects each of the past two years. Under the leadership of new commissioner Amy Huchthausen, America East is positioned for even more success in the years ahead. 2011-12 was a banner year for America East. Four of the conference’s champions combined for nine NCAA wins, the most ever for the league in a single year. On top of the NCAA success in team sports, Stony Brook’s Lucy Van Dalen became the conference’s third-ever national champion, winning the mile at the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championship. Other highlights from the year included a third-place finish in field hockey conference RPI and 30 student-athletes receiving All-America recognition. Off the field, America East posted the third-highest APR in the country, trailing only the Ivy and Patriot leagues, and 31 of its teams received NCAA public recognition awards. Additionally, 17 student-athletes received national academic honors.
Leadership…
215 First Street, Suite 140 Cambridge, MA 02142 (617) 695-6369 (617) 695-6385 FAX www.americaeast.com
Amy Huchthausen Commissioner
Shonna brown
Sr. Associate Commissioner for women’s basketball and administration / SWA
Matt Bourque
Sr. Associate Commissioner, External Relations
Frank Sullivan
Associate Commissioner for Men’s Basketball/Officiating
Mary Mulvenna
Assistant Commissioner for Compliance
Jessica Descartes
Assistant Commissioner for Finance/Administration
CHAD DWYER
Assistant Commissioner for Championships
Sean Tainsh
Director of Communications
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Director of Strategic Administration
Kelly Powers
Assistant Director for Administration
Brian Geary
Communications / Administrative Intern
John Lukach
Video / New Media Intern
Kathy Ferraraccio
Coordinator of Volleyball Officials
Roger Taylor
Coordinator of Soccer Officials
Barbara Carreiro
Coordinator of Field Hockey Officials
Mara Wager
For the second straight year, America East partnered with Newman’s Own Foundation to encourage community service among students through the NOF Campus Community Challenge. Nine grants of $7,500 to $25,000 were awarded to honor and support student groups engaged in philanthropy and community service. In total, more than $100,000 was given to America East student groups. America East and College for Every Student (CFES), a national non-profit that helps underserved kids attend college, held an event on April 9. Student-athletes partnered with CFES Scholars at participating schools for a community service project, ranging from beautifying school property to collecting food and shoes for charity drives. Members of the America East Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), with at least one representative from each of the nine America East schools, volunteered their time to clean up and paint at the Heading Home Family Shelter in Boston as part of “Make a Difference Day.” Five America East institutions are ranked among the top 105 national universities according to the U.S News and World Report America’s Best College Guide and UMBC was recognized as the top “Up-and-Coming” university in the country for the second straight year.
Intro Personnel Outlook Players Review AE Records
America East Directory
Coordinator of Women’s Lacrosse Officials
Nick Zibelli
Coordinator of Baseball Umpires
Cliff LaRose
Coordinator of Softball Umpires
Social Media Twitter
@AmericaEast
Facebook.com/AmericaEast
You Tube
YouTube.com/AmericaEast
2012-13 UNH Women’s Basketball
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