FGCU WOMEN'S SWIMMING & DIVING 2010-11 SCHEDULE DAY Sat.
DATE Sept. 25
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Oct. 1 Oct. 2 Oct. 3
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OPPONENT BLUE/GREEN SCRIMMAGE
TIME 10 a.m.
SITE FGCU Aquatics Center
Florida Invite hosted by the University of Florida Day 1 Day 2 Day 3
All Day All Day All Day
Gainesville, Fla. Gainesville, Fla. Gainesville, Fla.
Oct. 9 Oct. 22 Oct. 23 Oct. 29
at FAU at Florida A&M* at Florida State with Miami FIU
11 a.m. 6 p.m. 11 a.m. 6 p.m.
Boca Raton, Fla. Tallahassee, Fla. Tallahassee, Fla. FGCU Aquatics Center
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Nov. 19 Nov. 20 Nov. 21
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3
All Day All Day All Day
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Dec. 18 Jan. 8 Jan. 14 Jan. 22 Jan. 28
NORTH TEXAS GEORGIA SOUTHERN, LIBERTY, RADFORD* UNF* at FIU FAU
11 a.m. 11 a.m. 6 p.m. 11 .a.m. 5 p.m.
Thurs. Fri. Sat.
Georgia Tech Invite hosted by Georgia Tech
Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta, Ga. FGCU Aquatics Center FGCU Aquatics Center FGCU Aquatics Center Miami, Fla. FGCU Aquatics Center
Coastal Collegiate Swim Association Conference Championship Hosted at the University of Georgia
Feb. 17 Feb. 18 Feb. 19
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3
Home games Bold & CAPS. * - CCSA Meet
All Day All Day All Day
Athens, Ga. Athens, Ga. Athens, Ga.
Table of Contents Inside Cover Schedule General Information Roster Information Quick Facts Media Information
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Coaching Staff Head Coach Neal Studd Assistant Coach Elizabeth Lykins Diving Coach Andrew Goe Team Manager Dan Jimar Volunteer Assistant Coach Pavel Babev
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Meet the Eagles Danielle Beaubrun Brittany Bellomo Erin Black Shannon Blizzard Danielle Butler Vicky Cadge Alessandra Cianci Taylor Cook Leah Daniel Viktoria Hyddmark Teri Lytle Kamryn McNamara Karmin McNamara Mandy Melymuka Isable Mills Pinto Kelli Novak Caitlin Pine Myriam Plante Kristen Potter Regina Rodriguez Gabrielle Shaw Catrina Silveira
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Freshmen McKenzie Cassidy Bracaria Cole Cheryl Corvo Emily Escorcia Brittney Evans Nicolette Hansen Lindsey Meeder Jessie Porter Christina Tanninen Alex Valder Katie Westbrook
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2009-10 Season in Review
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Record Book Freshman Records Team Records Top Performances Top Performers
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This is FGCU The City of Fort Myers 44-45 Florida Gulf Coast University 46-49 University President Dr. Bradshaw 50-51 Director of Athletics Ken Kavanagh 52-53 Head Coach Directory 54 Administration Directory 55 Eagle Traditions 56-57 Sports Medicine 58 Strength & Conditioning 59 Athletic Facilities 60-61 FGCU/Lee County Aquatics Center 62 Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association 63 Compliance 64 Student-Athlete Affairs 65 Inside Back Team Photo Back Cover Class Breakdown
WE ARE FGCU When referring to the University, please be aware of the following policy regarding usage. First references to the school and its intercollegiate athletic programs should always be the Florida Gulf Coast University. The only secondary references used should be “FGCU”, ”Florida Gulf Coast”, or “Eagles.” Please refrain from using “Fla. Gulf Cst.”, “Gulf Coast”, or any other similar combination.
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2010-11 Roster NAME Danielle Beaubrun Brittany Bellomo Erin Black Shannon Blizzard Danielle Butler Vicky Cadge McKenzie Cassidy Alex Cianci Bracaria Cole Taylor Cooke Cheryl Corvo Leah Daniel Emily Escorcia Brittney Evans Nicolette Hansen Viktoria Hyddmark Teri Lytle Kamryn McNamara Karmin McNamara Lindsey Meeder Mandy Melymuka Isabela Mills Pinto Kelli Novak Caitlin Pine Myriam Plante Jessie Porter Kristen Potter Regina Rodriguez Gabrielle Shaw Catrina Silveira Christina Tanninen Alex Valder Katie Westbrook
CLASS So. So. So. So. Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Fr. So. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Fr. So. So. Sr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr.
EVENTS HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL Breast Vieux Fort, St. Lucia/The Bolles School Back/Free Coral Springs, Fla./Stoneman Douglas Free Fort Myers, Fla./Bishop Verot Fly/Free Jacksonville, Fla./Stanton College Prep Fly/IM Orangeburg, N.Y./St. Bonaventure Breast/IM Long Melford, Suffolk, United Kingdom/Kelly College Breast/Free Lehigh Acres, Fla./Bishop Verot Fly Plantation, Fla./St. Thomas Aquinas Diver Port Orange, Fla./Spruce Creek Distance Homosassa, Fla./Lecanto Free/Back Shalimar, Fla./Choctawatchee Free/IM Winnipeg, Manitoba/Grant Park Free Miami, Fla./John A. Ferguson Breast Hollywood, Fla./Cardinal Gibbons Back/Free Salt Lake City, Utah/Skyline Back/IM Lund, Sweden/Polhemskolah Free/Fly Melbourne, Fla./Melbourne Central Catholic Diver Tampa, Fla./Gaither Diver Tampa, Fla./Gaither Breast/Free Boynton Beach, Fla./Park Vista Community Distance Niagara Falls, Ontario/St. Paul Catholic Free/Back Rio de Janeiro, Brazil/Universidade Amembi Morumbi Breast Castalian Springs, Tenn./Marshall Breast/IM Chesapeake, Va./Great Bridge IM/Free Sainte-Foy, Quebec/Université Laval Free Chorleywood, Hertforshire, United Kingdom/Royal Masonic Free Rockledge, Fla./Rockledge Breast/IM Mexico City, Mexico/The Bolles School Diver Boynton Beach, Fla./Park Vista Breast/IM Doral, Fla./Doral Academy Free Burlington, Ontario/Nelson Diver Tampa, Fla./Sickles Free Tampa, Fla./Sickles
COACHING STAFF Neal Studd Head Coach Elizabeth Lykins Assistant Coach Andrew Goe Diving Coach Pavel Babaev Volunteer Assistant Dan Jimar Team Manager
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SEASON/ALMA MATER 4th season/FAU ‘98 4th season/College of Charleston ‘98 1st Season/Ball State ‘97 2nd season 4th Season
Back-To-Back CCSA Champions
2010-11 Quick Facts Roster Breakdown Class Senior (7) Junior (7) Sophomore (8) Freshman (11) Home State/Country Brazil (1) Canada (4) Florida (19) Mexico (1) New York (1) St. Lucia (1) Sweden (1) Tennessee (1) United Kingdom (2) Utah (1) Virginia (1) Events Free (13) Fly (4) Breast (8) Back (5) Diver (5)
University Information
Location: Fort Myers, Fla. Enrollment: 12,000 Nickname: Eagles Colors: Cobalt Blue (PMS 288) and Emerald Green (PMS 3415) President: Dr. Wilson Bradshaw Athletic Director: Ken Kavanagh Conference: Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA) Home Facility: Lee County/FGCU Aquatics Center
Sports Information
Director of Sports Information: Patrick Pierson Swimming & Diving Contact: Amanda Murphy Office Phone: (239) 590-1327 Email Address: amamurphy@fgcu.edu Mailing Address: 10501 FGCU Blvd. South Fort Myers, FL 33965 FGCU Website: www.FGCUAthletics.com
Coaching Staff Information
Head Coach: Neal Studd (FAU ‘98) Record At FGCU (Yr.): 20-15 (4th season) Overall Record (Yr.): Same Assistant Coach: Elizabeth Lykins (4th season/College of Charleston ‘98) Diving Coach: Andrew Goe (1st season/Ball State ‘97) Team Manager: Dan Jimar Volunteer Assistant: Pavel Babev Athletic Trainer: Sean Mandle Swimming & Diving Office Phone: (239) 590-7099
Team Information
First Season of Swimming & Diving: 2007 2009-10 Dual Meet Record: 12-3 CCSA Meet Finish: 1st Newcomers: 13
2009-10 Awards
CCSA Coach of the Year: Neal Studd Most Outstanding Diver: Karmin McNamara Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association All-Conference: Danielle Beaubrun Danielle Butler Vicky Cadge Margie Chamberlin Leah Daniel Kori Golden Viktoria Hyddmark Line Lauridsen Kamryn McNamara Karmin McNamara Brittany Monaghan Myriam Plante Kristen Potter Gabrielle Shaw Margrete Ulvestad Bold Italic denotes returners
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Media Information SPORTS INFORMATION OFFICE The Florida Gulf Coast University Sports Information Office is located in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics in Alico Arena. The Sports Information Office is on the third floor in room 1090. PRESS/PHOTO CREDENTIALS Press Credentials will be issued to working members of the media only. All requests for working press, photo, and broadcast credentials must be made at least 24 hours prior to the event. Media regularly assigned to cover FGCU and the visiting school will receive top priority. Credentials can be picked up at the Sports Information Office or will-call window at the front entrance of Alico Arena. NCAA policy establishes that only photographers on assignment will be afforded credentials. Designated areas for photographers have been marked, all photographers must remain within the designated areas. E-MAIL SERVICE Every press release that is released by FGCU Athletics is available via e-mail. To be added to the distribution list, please send an e-mail request to Amanda Murphy, Communications Assistant, at amamurphy@fgcu.edu. IN-SEASON SWIMMER INTERVIEWS All player interviews should be scheduled through Communications Assistant Amanda Murphy. Please allow at least 24 hours to set up interviews. Players may not be interviewed on game day once they enter the locker room or athletic training room. POST-EVENT INTERVIEW POLICY Head coaches and requested swimmers will be available for post-game interviews after a 10 minute “cooling off” period as prescribed by the NCAA. See visiting Sports Information Director regarding interviews with members of their coaching staff or players. IN-SEASON COACHES INTERVIEWS In-person interviews with the head coach or staff can be arranged through Amanda Murphy. The head coach and his staff may be reached for telephone interviews from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday by calling the Sports Information Office at (239) 590-1327. PRACTICE COVERAGE Practice sessions are open to media coverage. Please notify the Sports Information Office, 24 hours in advance, if you are planning to attend a practice.
WIRE SERVICES Associated Press Sports Editor 9100 N.W. 36th Street Miami, FL 33178 Office: (800)824-5498/(305)594-5825 Fax: (305) 594-9265 NEWSPAPERS Craig Handel Sports Writer Fort Myers News-Press 2422 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33901 Office: (239)335-0357 Fax: (239)334-0708 Ed Reed Sports Editor Fort Myers News-Press 2422 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33901 Office: (239)335-0357 Fax: (239)334-0708 Seth Soffian Sports Writer Fort Myers News-Press 2422 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33901 Office: (239)335-0357 Fax: (239)334-0708 Dana Caldwell Sports Writer Naples Daily News 1075 Central Ave. Naples, FL 34102 Office: (239)403-6135 Fax: (239)263-4816 Greg Hardwig Sports Editor Naples Daily News 1075 Central Ave. Naples, FL 34102 Office: (239)403-6135 Fax: (239)263-4816 Jim Linette, Editor Breeze Newspaper PO Box 151306 Cape Coral, FL 33915 Office: (239)574-1110 Fax: (239)574-5693
John Fineran Sports Editor Charlotte Sun Herald 23170 Harborview Road Port Charlotte, FL 33980 Office: (941) 206-1122 Josh Siegel Sports Editor Eagle News 10501 FGCU Blvd. South Fort Myers, FL 33965 Office: (239) 590-7945 RADIO Mark Miller SportsRadio 770 20125 S. Tamiami Trail Estero, FL 33928 Office:(239)495-2100 TELEVISION Clayton Ferraro Sports Director WINK-TV (CBS) 2824 Palm Beach Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33916 Office:(239)344-5021 Fax:(239)338-4383 Brian Colleran Sports Director WZVN-TV (ABC) 3719 Central Ave. Fort Myers, FL 33901 Office:(239)275-2000 Fax:(239)939-3244 Rishi Barran Sports Director WBBH-TV (NBC) 3719 Central Ave. Fort Myers, FL 33901 Office:(239)275-2000 Fax:(239)939-3244 Eric Foust Sports Director WFIX (FOX) 621 S.W. Pine Island Rd. Cape Coral, FL 33991 Office:(239)574-6397 Fax:(239)574-4803
FGCUAthletics.com is the official website of the FGCU Athletics Department. In addition to releases, specific team information (rosters, schedules, statistics, bios, etc.) for varsity sports is available. Results for events can be found on the Schedule page as they become available.
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Coaching Staff
Coaching Staff Neal Studd
Head Coach - 4th season/FAU ‘98 Neal Studd enters his fourth season as the women’s swimming and diving head coach at Florida Gulf Coast University. Studd was selected to begin the women’s swimming and diving program at FGCU in July of 2006. Studd picked up his second CCSA Coach of the Year after leading the FGCU women’s swimming and diving team to its second consecutive CCSA Championship in 2010. The Eagles finished 194.5 points ahead of second place Davidson last season to take home the title. Under his guidance, 15 athletes earned All-Conference accolades including seven gold medals while 22 earned All-Conference Academic team honors. Once again, the team was recognized as a Scholar All-American Team by the College Swim Coaches Association for the third year after posting a combined grade-point average of 3.35.
In 2009, Studd’s squad combined for 21 new varsity records and 12 new freshmen records. They also brought home every possible piece of hardware from the CCSA Conference meet. The Eagles ran away with the CCSA team title by over 200 points and Studd was honored as Women’s Swimming Coach of the Year. The Eagles also produced the Rookie Swimmer of the year as well as the Conference swimmer and Conference Diver of the year. Studd’s guidance led to 13 CCSA All-conference first team members and 16 All-Conference Academic team members. The squad was recognized as an Scholar All-American Team by the College Swim Coaches Association for the second consecutive year. Studd’s first head coaching season was highlighted with a second place finish at the Costal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA) conference championships where his team was first amongst all Atlantic Sun squads. Along with earning more gold medals than any other school (seven), the Eagles produced the Rookie Swimmer of the year and the Conference swimmer of the year. His guidance led to nine CCSA All-conference first team members and 11 All-Conference Academic team members. The squad concluded the year ranked 18th in the Collegeswimming.com NCAA Division I mid-major poll and was recognized as a Scholar All-American Team by the College Swim Coaches Association. Prior to joining the FGCU athletic department, he spent eight seasons with the Florida Atlantic University swimming staff. He rejoined the team in the fall of 1999 after a successful one-year stint with the Wall Street firm of Morgan Stanley following an outstanding collegiate swimming career at FAU. While he enjoyed the business world, he elected to return to college, where he could work on a master’s degree in business. Upon his return, Studd began working with the sprinters, a group that has rewritten the FAU record books as well as many of the records that Studd previously held. During the last eight seasons, several sprinters have won NIC and Sun Belt Championship titles, achieved NCAA cuts and placed on national teams, including one athlete who competed in the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials and one who qualified for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. In 2004, the women’s freestyle relays rewrote the National Independent Conference (NIC) conference records, while a freshman qualified for the NCAA Championship in the breaststroke. In 2005, the men’s 200 medley relay posted a school and Sun Belt Conference record. A sprinter also competed in the 2005 World University Games. As an FAU swimmer (1994-98), Studd held several varsity records, served as the men’s captain and was an NIC champion and two-time Olympic Trials qualifier. The Ipswich, United Kingdom, native commenced swimming at an early age and held no less than 12 county (state) records. He was the National Junior Champion and the captain of the National Junior Team. Studd was also the 200-meter freestyle National Junior Championship record holder. Studd is a 1998 graduate of FAU with a B.S. in Finance, and received his MBA from FAU in 2002.
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Coaching Staff Elizabeth Lykins
Assistant Coach - 4th season/College of Charleston ‘98 Elizabeth Lykins begins her fourth season as the assistant swimming coach for the Eagles. Some of her responsibilities include coordination of team travel and maintaining team records/stats. Lykins helped FGCU to its second consecutive CCSA Championship in 2010. The Eagles also had the Most Outstanding Diver and head coach Neal Studd won Co-Coach of the Year. Lykins assisted in leading the team that was once again recognized as a Scholar All-American Team by the College Swim Coaches Association for the third year after posting a combined grade-point average of 3.35. In Lykins’ second year with the Eagles she helped lead the team to the program’s first CCSA Conference Championship. The Eagles also brought home every possible piece of hardware from the CCSA Conference meet. The Eagles ran away with the CCSA team title by over 200 points. The Eagles also produced the Rookie Swimmer of the year as well as the Conference swimmer and Conference Diver of the year.
During Lykins’ first year at FGCU she helped lead the team to a second place conference finish at the Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA) Championships. The Eagles earned Rookie Swimmer of the Year and Conference Swimmer of the Year during their inaugural season. Lykins came to FGCU with five years experience as a Division I Assistant at Colgate and Georgia Southern. In June 2007, Lykins completed her third season as an assistant coach for the men’s and women’s swimming team at Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. During her first two years, Lykins’ primary responsibilities included coaching the distance swimmers. Her athletes posted 63 personal records, earned eight conference event titles and set 13 freshman school records. Her third year of tenure, Lykins coached the middle distance team. This squad recorded 107 personal records for the year, one freshman relay record, one individual varsity record and two varsity relay records. For all three years she coordinated travel and assisted with the publication of the program’s alumni newsletter, the Webfoot Wave. Lykins joined the Colgate staff after spending two seasons as an assistant coach at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Ga. During her time in South Georgia the team successfully compiled three individual conference event titles, six All-Conference team members, one female swimmer of the championship meet and two top three team finishes within the conference. Before returning to graduate school, Lykins resided in Telluride, Colo. She was an income auditor and financial reporter for the Telluride Ski & Golf Company while also being the head coach of the Telluride Torpedoes swimming team for four seasons. Lykins is a 1998 graduate of the College of Charleston in Charleston, S.C. She received a bachelor’s degree in business administration after being a member of the athletic honor roll all four years. A four-year member of the swim team, Lykins was a captain for two seasons and was named women’s team MVP in 1998. Lykins received her master’s degree in Sports Management from Georgia Southern University in May 2004.
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Coaching Staff Andy Goe
Diving Coach - 1st season/Ball State ‘97 Andrew Goe begins his first season as the Diving Coach for the Eagles. Head women’s swimming & diving coach Neal Studd announced his hiring in September. Prior to FGCU, Goe coached the men’s and women’s dive team at Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference member Canisius College in Buffalo, N.Y. During his time at Canisius, Goe coached both the men and women divers and assisted in travel planning, skill development and conditioning. Under Goe’s direction in 2009 and 2010, several women divers placed into the MAAC Championship finals on the 1-meter and 3-meter dive board. Goe also coached a Canisius diver who broke the school’s 3-meter, 11 dive record in 2009 and another who went on to place in the top eight in the 1-meter at the Eastern College Athletic Conference meet. This summer, Goe served as a diving official for the Empire State games in addition to directing summer diving clinics. In his 14 years of experience, he has coached several divers to middle school, high school and conference records and founded two diving clubs for ages 10-18. Goe is a 1997 graduate from Ball State in Muncie, Ind. He received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education before pursing his master’s in education in 2004 from Indiana Wesleyan.
Dan Jimar
Team Manager - 4th season Dan Jimar begins his fourth season working with the FGCU swimming and diving team; his current position is team manager. As the team manager, he is the offical scorer for all of FGCU’s home swim meets and is currently the records chairman for Florida Swimming; a position he has held since 2000. Prior to attending FGCU, he competed for his local Swedish swim team and qualified for the Youth Nationals. Jimar started his coaching career with the same team he swam for when he was a freshman in high school. Jimar has worked as an age group coach with a local club, Swim Florida, for 11 years. He also coached for the All-Star Team three times during his tenure with Swim Florida. He coached swimmers who qualified for USA Swimming Top 16 rankings including three swimmers that won several titles in the USA Swimming Postal Distance Meets. During a two year stint in Sweden, Dan worked as webmaster and math/computer teacher for the largest high school in Gothenburg, Sweden. During this time he also worked as an assistant coach and interim head coach for one of the local swim teams with several swimmers qualifying for Youth Nationals, Junior Nationals and Senior Nationals. One swimmer qualified for the Swedish National Team and won a bronze medal at the European Short Course Championships. Jimar was born in Gothenburg, Sweden and currently resides in Fort Myers, Florida.
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Pavel Babaev
Volunteer Assistant - 2nd season
Pavel Babaev begins his second season working as a volunteer assistant with the FGCU swimming and diving team.
This summer Babaev qualified for the national championship, competing in the 50-meter freestyle. Babaev’s prelim time of 22.86 was good for a tie for ninth place and his final time of 22.93 put him in seventh place in the “B” final. Prior to FGCU, Babaev swam collegiately at Florida Atlantic University from 2002-06, where he was coached by current FGCU head coach Neal Studd. While at FAU, he was a member of the elite “sprint one” group. In 2005, Babaev participated in the 200 medley relay that posted a school and Sun Belt Conference record. During his career he also broke the school records in the 50 free, 200 free relay, and 400 medley relay. After graduating in 2006 with a B.S. in Health Services, Babaev started working as a financial advisor for Cypress Financial Group, which is a part of MetLife. In the summer of 2009, coach Studd convinced Babaev to return to swimming. Studd helped him train throughout the summer, leading to Babaev qualifying for the 2009 US Open in Seattle. At the US Open, Babaev performed at a very high level, placing tenth overall in the 50 meter free. Babaev is continuing his training, with his sights now set on the 2012 Olympics.
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Swimmer Profiles Danielle BEAUBRUN Breast - Sophomore Vieux Fort, St. Lucia The Bolles School
Summer (2010) Competed in the Central American and Caribbean Games during July 18-23 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico … competed in the 50, 100 and 200-meter breaststroke, breaking five national records along the way … finished in the top five in each of her preliminary races … took fourth place in the 100-meter breast, clocking in at 1:12.30 … finished sixth in the 50-meter with a time of 33.15 seconds and ninth in the 200 at 2:43.38
As A Freshman (2009-10) Was part of the 200-yard medley team that placed third in the opening meet against FAU and Georgia Southern (Oct. 3) … clocked in with a first-place finish against FIU (Oct. 24) in the 200 medley relay … swam the 50 free against FIU as well placing second … finished second in the ‘B’ final of the 200 breast at the Miami Invitational (Dec. 5) … earned a fifth-place finish at the CCSA Championship (Feb. 18-21) with a 1:04.85 time in the 100 breast ... recorded the 10th-fastest time in the conference in the 200 breast with a 2:23.29 … won two bronze medals at the 2010 CCSA Championship as a member of the 200-yard and 400-yard medley relay teams.
High School Attended the Bolles School in Jacksonville, Fla. ... graduated in 2009 ... swam for coach Sergio Lopez ... qualified for 2008 Beijing Olympics in the 100m breaststroke, representing her home country of St. Lucia. Personal Favorite sport to watch is soccer ... biggest accomplishment so far is going to the Olympics ... chose FGCU because of the climate, coaches, and dorms ... daughter of Christopher and Karen Beaubrun.
Brittany BELLOMO
As A Freshman (2009-10) Part of the first-place 200 medley relay team against FIU (Oct. 24) … took third with the same relay against the Golden Panthers (Jan. 23).
Back/Free - Sophomore Coral Springs, Fla. Stoneman Douglas
High School Attended Stoneman Douglas High School ... graduated in 2009 ... swam for coach Dana Holmquist.
Personal Born March 15, 1991 … daughter of Barry and Cindy Bellomo … education major … favorite sport to watch is baseball ... favorite sports movie is The Rookie ... favorite sports moment is the 400m freestyle relay in the 2008 Olympics ... chose FGCU because of the campus, academic program, and the coaching staff.
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Meet the Eagles As A Freshman (2009-10) Earned a place in three top ten performers lists at FGCU, all in freestyle ... swam a 5:11.71 (10th) in the 500 free, a 10:46.98 (9th) in the 1000 free, and an 18:09.27 (9th) in the 1650 free … placed fourth (11:01.28) in the 1000 free against FIU (Oct. 24) …also finished in fourth in the 200 back against the Golden Panthers … clocked in at 10:55.84 in the 1000 free at the FGCU Aquatics Center against FIU (Jan. 23) for a third-place finish.
Erin BLACK Free - Sophomore Fort Myers, Fla. Bishop Verot
High School Attended Bishop Verot High School ... graduated in 2009 ... swam for coach Mae Kennedy. Personal Born on August 13, 1991 … daughter of Larry and Debra Black … has one sister, Lauren (21) who is a senior at FGCU … nickname is “Sway” ... favorite sports to watch are hockey and lacrosse ... was also recruited by Florida Atlantic and Gardner-Webb.
As A Freshman (2009-10) Part of the second place 200 medley relay team that swam a 1:53.23 against FIU (Oct. 24) … placed third against FIU (Jan. 23) in the 50 yard free with a time of 25.43 … swam a 24.09 in the 50 free at the CCSA Championship, placing her fourth on the list of top performers in school history ... also earned a 10thplace spot on that list with a 1:01.16 in the 100 back.
Shannon BLIZZARD Fly/Free - Sophomore Jacksonville, Fla. Stanton College Prep
High School Attended Stanton College Prep ... graduated in 2009 ... swam for coach Bob Fleming ... named All-Conference all four years. Personal Born March 23, 1991 … daughter of Donna and Bob Blizzard … chemistry major ... favorite athlete is Ryan Lochte ... favorite sport to watch is college football ... favorite sports moment is Dara Torres winning a silver medal at age 40 in the 2008 Olympics ... chose FGCU because of the campus and the swimming program.
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Swimmer Profiles Danielle Butler Fly/IM - Junior Orangeburg, N.Y.
Summer (2010) Competed in the 100-meter butterfly at the 2010 ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National Championships in Irvine, Calif., and finished in 55th place out of 142 swimmers with a time of 1:02.24.
As A Sophomore (2009-10) Part of the third place 200 medley relay team that finished third at FIU (Oct. 24) … also took third place in the 100 fly with a time of 59.85 at FIU … swam for a second-place finish (2:09.60) in the 200 fly at FAU and Tampa (Oct. 30) … also grabbed the second spot in the 100 fly with a time of 59.53 at the tri-meet … clocked in at 57.76 in the 100 fly ‘A’ final at the Miami Invitational (Dec. 5) … won a gold medal in the 200-yard fly (2:03.37) at the CCSA Championship (Feb. 18) and landed second on the FGCU top performers list … finished third in the 100-yard fly (56.10) at the Championship, which is good for second on the top times list … her time of 59.16 in the 100 back at the conference championship is good for seventh on the top FGCU performers list ... was a member of the bronze medal 400 medley relay team at the conference meet as well.
Tappan Zee/St. Bonaventure
Previous Institution Transferred from St. Bonaventure University ... attended Tappan Zee High School in Orangeburg, N.Y. ... graduated in 2008 ... swam for coach Dan Rafferty. Personal Daughter of Thomas and Karen Butler … born June 29, 1990 … has one sister Maegan (19) who is a diver at FAU … her uncle, Brian Sweeney, pitches for the Seattle Mariners … communication and philosophy major … favorite sport to watch is baseball ... favorite author is James Patterson ... chose FGCU because of the coaching staff and her teammates. As A Sophomore (2009-10) Opened the season with a third-place finish in the 100 breast with a 1:06.65 against FAU and Georgia Southern (Oct. 3) … finished first in the 100 breast (59.13) and 100 free (54.08) against FIU (Oct. 24) … Breast/IM - Junior grabbed a second place finish in the 100 fly (59.66) in the same meet … finished in first in the ‘B’ final Long Melford, Suffolk, U.K. at the Miami Invitational (Dec. 5) in the 200 breast Kelly College … placed second at the CCSA Championship (Feb. 18) … won the 100 fly (57.74), 200 free (1:53.56) and 100 free (52.29) against FIU (Jan. 23) … in the 400 IM (4:22.21), 200 IM (2:03.86), and the 200 breast (2:19.13) ... swam the third leg of the 800 free relay team that finished first at the CCSA’s ... also swam leadoff in the 400 free relay (2nd) and the anchor leg in the 200 free relay (3rd) … her 400IM time sits second on the FGCU topperformers list.
Vicky CADGE
As A Freshman (2008-09) Named CCSA’s Most Outstanding Swimmer and Most Outstanding Freshman Performer honors after leading FGCU to the CCSA Championship ... set CCSA record times in 200 IM (2:02.69), 100 Breast (1:03.60), & 200 Breast (2:18.96) ... named CCSA Co-Swimmer of the Week on January 14 ... along with the three CCSA records, Cadge set school record times at the CCSA Championships in the 50 Free (23.87) and 100 Free (51.31), for a total of five school records. … her 51.31 in the 100 free ranks first on the FGCU top performance list. High School Gradated from Kelly College in Suffolk, England (UK) … coached by Robin Brew. Personal Daughter of Michael and Linda Cadge … majoring in psychology … favorite athlete is Michael Phelps.
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Meet the Eagles As A Sophomore (2009-10) Placed third with a time of 2:07.93 in the 200 fly against Miami and Florida State (Oct. 17) … landed in first against FIU (Oct. 24) in the 200 fly … finished third in the ‘C’ final of the 200 fly at the Miami Invitational (Dec. 5) … finished just two-hundredths of a second behind Danielle Butler in the 100 fly placing fourth at the Georgia Southern Quad meet (Jan. 16) … part of the second-place 200 medley relay team against FIU (Jan. 23) … won the 200 fly at the same meet … place at the CCSA Championships in the 100 fly (57.64) and fourth place in the 200 fly (2:05.01).
Alessandra CIANCI Fly - Junior Plantation, Fla. St. Thomas Aquinas
As A Freshman (2008-09) At CCSA Championship, finished third in 200 Fly (2:03.96) and seventh in 100 Fly (57.18) … both times place her as the third-fastest performer in school history in each event ... also was the tenth-fastest performer in school history in the 500 Free with a time of 5:25.92 swam at UNF (Jan. 17). High School Graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Hollywood, Florida … coached by Jimmy Parmenter ... was a member of the Spanish Honors Society. Personal Born on May 23, 1990 … daughter of Humberto and Carmen Cianci… marketing major … has one sister Gisella who swims at Colorado State … favorite sports moment is the United States 400 Free Relay in the 2008 Olympics … one person she would like to met is Natalie Coughlin … chose FGCU because of the exceptional athletic and academic programs.
As A Junior (2009-10) Grabbed fourth place at FIU (Oct. 24) in the 200 free and took second in the 500 free … took home a firstplace finish against FIU (Jan. 23) in the 1000 free … placed ninth in the 1650 free (17:35.87) at the CCSA Championship (Feb. 18) ... also earned two other top ten times in the CCSA throughout the season, the 500 free (5:03.40, 9th), and the 1000 free (10:33.51, 10th).
Taylor COOKE Distance - Senior Homosassa, Fla. Lecanto
As A Sophomore (2008-09) At the CCSA Championships Cooke finished fifth in the 500 Free (4:58.64), seventh in the 200 Free (1:53.76), and ninth in the 1650 Free (17:18.63) ... improved her personal best time in the 200 Free, 500 Free, 1000 Free, & 1650 Free ... remained in the top ten performers in school history in every freestyle event. As A Freshman (2007-08) Ranked in the top three among Top Ten Eagle Performers in multiple freestyle events: 100 (2nd), 200 (3rd), 500 (2nd), 1000 (2nd) & 1650 (2nd) … placed 23rd in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:55.26, posted a 5:02.23 for the 500-yard freestyle, and also posted the second best time for any Eagle with a time of 17:26.54 in the 1650-yard freestyle at the Miami Invite ... her 10:30.30 set an FGCU freshman record for the 1000-yard freestyle … earned 34 points for the team at the CCSA Championships with three top-eight finishes. High School Graduated from Lecanto High School … was a four-year swimming MVP for Coach Bachtelor ... Cross country MVP junior and senior season … received Principal Honor Roll freshman, sophomore, junior and senior year … AP scholar. Personal Daughter of Stan and Terri Cooke … has two siblings, Paige (17) and Drew (16) … her father played golf at Ohio State … frequently trains with her dog Rascal … majoring in Physical Therapy …career aspiration is to be a physical therapist or be a professional tri-athlete.
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Swimmer Profiles Leah DANIEL Free/IM - Junior Winnipeg, Manitoba Grant Park
As A Sophomore (2009-10) Placed second in the 100 free against FAU and Georgia Southern (Oct. 3) to open the season … grabbed first in the 1000 free and 500 free against Miami and Florida State (Oct. 17) … took home a first-place finish in the 200 backstroke at FIU (Oct. 24) … picked up points at the Miami Invite (Dec. 5), winning the 500 free and took second in the 200 IM ‘B’ final … clocked in with first-place finishes in both the 200 and 500 free against Radford (Jan. 12) … won the 1650 free at the CCSA Championships
in 16:53.01 ... finished second at the CCSA’s in the 500 free (4:51.94), and third in the 200 free (1:49.99) ... swam anchor on the relay team that won the 800 free relay (7:28.13) ... also swam on the 200 free relay team that finished third. As A Freshman (2008-09) Swam a CCSA record and earned an NCAA Division I B-cut with a time of 4:48.78 in the 500 free at the CCSA Championship ... also finished second in 200 Free (1:48.73) and won the 1650 Free (16:36.14), both of which were school records ... added her name to the school record book with top five times in the 100 Breast, 200 Breast and 400 IM. High School Graduated from Grand Park High School in Winnipeg ... coached by Pal Temisavari. Personal Daughter of George and Margaret Daniel … concentrating on environmental engineering … has one sister, Tara … favorite sports moment is when Ryan Cochrane won the bronze medal in the 1500 freestyle at the 2008 Olympics … favorite sport to watch is volleyball or hockey … favorite sports movie is Million Dollar Baby … chose FGCU because she wanted to be a part of an up-and-coming swim team.
Viktoria HYDDMARK Back/IM - Senior Lund, Sweden Polhemskolah team that finished third at the CCSA’s in 1:44.76.
As A Junior (2009-10) Opened the season as part of the medley relay team that finished third against in the Georgia Tech Quad Meet (Oct. 3) … took second on the same team at FIU (Oct. 24) … dominated UNF (Jan. 11) taking first in the 100 back, 200 back and as part of the 200 medley team … grabbed third place in the ‘A’ 200 back final at the Miami Invite (Dec. 5) … touched in first in the 200 back four seconds faster than the rest of the field at the Georgia Southern Quad Meet (Jan. 16) … helped the 200 medley team take first against FIU (Jan. 23) … finished second in the 100 back (56.41) and 200 back (2:00.75) at the CCSA Championship ... swam the opening leg of the 200 medley relay
As A Sophomore (2008-09) Swam the opening leg of the 200-yard medley relay as part of a team that finished first and also set a CCSA record (1:44.06) at the CCSA Championships ... also at the CCSA’s, established a new school record while finishing second in the 100-yard backstroke (55.79), and set a CCSA record in the 200-yard backstroke (1:58.33). As A Freshman (2007-08) Earned Rookie of the Year honors at the league meet ... became the Eagle’s top performer in the 100-yard and 200-yard backstroke as well as the 200-yard IM … earned the first-ever FGCU CCSA Swimmer of the Week award for her performance against University of Tampa … her first place finish in the 200-yard backstroke at the CCSA Championship with a time of 2:00.69 earned an NCAA Provisional Time (B-Cut) … took first place with a time of 57.06 in the 100-yard backstroke and a 2:07.45 in the 200-yard IM … High School Attended Polhemskolah High School in Lund, Sweden … in the summer of 2007, finished third in the 100 and 200 backstroke at the Swedish championship … qualified for the finals on the Swedish Championship in the 100 and 200 backstroke. Personal Daughter of Ulf and Ingela Hyddmark … biotechnology major … born June 4, 1988 … has three siblings, David (24), Matuilde (18) and Louis (16) … Matuilde swims at Long Island University CW Post ... favorite sport moment was when she finished third in the Swedish Junior Championship in 200 backstroke.
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Meet the Eagles As A Sophomore (2009-10) Earned two spots on FGCU’s top performers list ... swam a 2:15.29 in the 200 fly against FIU (Oct. 24), placing her ninth on the list ... also swam a 53.20 in the 100 free at the 2009 Miami Invitational (Dec. 3) … took second in the 200 fly and 100 free against FIU (Jan. 23).
Teri LYTLE Free/Fly - Junior Melbourne, Fla.
Melbourne Catholic Central
As A Freshman (2008-09) Had a successful showing at the CCSA Championship ... swam the 100 fly in 57.38 in a time trial ... tied for 14th in the 500 free (5:10.12) ... finished 12th in the 200 free (1:53.83) ... named to the CCSA All-Academic Team. High School Graduated from Melbourne Central Catholic High School … coached by John Hughes … received All-Space Coast Swimming second honors her senior season … was an AP Scholar with honors and received the Scholar Athlete Award. Personal Daughter of Brad and Stacy Lytle … has five siblings, Katie (25), Erin (24), Ben (21), Alex (10) and Sarah (9) … Katie swims at Rensselear Polytech … mother played volleyball at Clarkson University … environmental engineering major … Favorite athlete is her sister, Katie, who is a tri-athlete … her favorite book is 500 Chocolate Delights Cookbook … chose FGCU due to convincing recruiting by her former teammate Teri Plotkin.
As A Freshman (2009-10) Picked up a fourth-place finish in the 3-meter dive at FIU (Oct. 24) …earned the fifth-place spot in 3-meter diving with a 213.30 at UNF (Nov. 11) … placed third in the 1-meter, scoring a 221.28 at the CCSA Championship (Feb. 18), which also placed her fifth on the school’s top performers list.
Kamryn McNAMARA Diver - Sophomore Tampa, Fla. Gaither
High School Attended Gaither High School ... graduated in 2009 ... named team MVP three times. Personal Born March 18, 1991 … both of her parents played college athletics … favorite sport to watch is gymnastics ... majoring in biology in hopes to become a pharmacist ... sister Karmin is also a diver at FGCU.
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Swimmer Profiles As A Junior (2009-10) Was a four-time CCSA Diver of the Week … posted first-place finishes in both diving events against FAU and Tampa (Oct. 30) … picked up a first-place finish in the 3-meter competition against CCSA rival UNF (Nov. 11) … set school records in both the 1-meter and 3-meter Diver - Senior dives, first with a 258.25 in 1-meter at the Miami Invitational (Dec. 5), and later with a 281.16 in 3-meter against Tampa, Fla. FIU (Jan. 23) ... placed first at the 2010 Eagle Quad meet Gaither at Georgia Southern (Jan. 15) … took home gold in both the 1-meter and 3-meter diving competitions at the CCSA Championship (Feb. 18), earning her the Most Outstanding Diver award for the second consecutive year ... scored a 232.80 in 1-meter and 251.10 in 3-meter ... rewrote the school record books, recording five of the top ten 1-meter scores and six of the top ten 3-meter scores.
Karmin McNAMARA
As A Sophomore (2008-09) Named Most Outstanding Diver at the CCSA Championship ... won the 1-meter diving competition, scoring a 251.80, and took second in the 3-meter with a 250.40. As A Freshman (2007-08) Emerged as the top 1-meter diver during the 2008 season … set an FGCU record as well as her personal best for the 1-meter board at the FAU dual meet with a score of 247.73 … holds second place honors in the Eagle’s Top Ten list on the 3-meter board … the second place finishes on both the 1-meter (221.50) and 3-meter (243.90) dives earned the Eagles 34 points at the CCSA Championship. High School Graduated from Gaither High School … coached by Tony Periello … finished third at Districts her rookie season and sophomore season … also placed third at regionals … finished second at districts, first at regionals and fifth at states in her junior season. Personal Daughter of Kevin McNamara … physical therapy major … favorite sport to watch is gymnastics … favorite sport movie is Fight Club … most thankful for her family.
Mandy MELYMUKA Distance - Sophomore Niagara Falls, Ontario St. Paul Catholic
As A Freshman (2009-10) Placed third at FIU (Oct. 24) in the 1000 free and 200 breaststroke … earned two spots on FGCU’s top performers list ... swam a 2:25.35 in the 200 breast (7th) and a 10:40.91 in the 1000 free (8th). High School Attended Saint Paul Catholic High School ... graduated in 2009 ... swam for coach Peter Bradstreet.
Personal Daughter of Mary and Michael … has a sister, Alyxandra (15) … a business marketing major … favorite athlete is David Beckham ... favorite book is “Alice in Wonderland”. .. aspires to own her own business ... chose FGCU because of the coaches and the business school.
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Meet the Eagles As A Sophomore (2009-10) Clocked in at second in the 50 free against FIU (Jan. 23)
Isabela MILLS PINTO
As A Freshman (2008-09) Swam the anchor leg of two relay teams that set conference records at the CCSA Championships: 200 free relay (1:34.06) and 200 medley relay (1:44.06) ... tied for 10th in 50 free (24.09) ... finished 10th in 100 back (59.77) ... swam two of the top five times in school history in the 50 free at the CCSA’s (24.07 and 24.09).
Free/Back - Senior Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Universidade Amembi Morumbi/ Colegio de Aplicapao da UCP
High School Transferred from Universidad Amembi Morumbi University … graduated from Colegio de Aplicapao da UCP … received best student honors in 2006. Personal Daughter of Silvio Fernando B. Pinto and Marilia Mills A.B. Pinto … has a sister, Ana Paula Agra (38) … management major with a minor in marketing … favorite athlete is Cesar Cielo … favorite sports moment is her second place finish at the Brazilian National in the 50 meter freestyle ... chose FGCU because of the opportunity to swim as well as the academics offered by the school.
As A Junior (2009-10) Took sixth at FIU (Oct. 24) in the 100 and 200 breaststroke … part of the third-place 200 medley relay team against FIU (Jan. 23) …also took fourth in the 100 breast against the Golden Panthers.
Kelli NOVAK
As A Sophomore (2008-09) Swam a 1:04.94 in the 100 breast at the CCSA Championships, the fourth-fastest time in school history.
Heritage Christian Academy/ Marshall
Breast - Senior Castalian Springs, Tenn.
Previous Institution Transferred from Marshall University after her freshman year ... graduated from Heritage Christian Academy in Castalian Springs, Tennessee ... coached by Craig Chlasta. Personal Daughter of Van and Regina Thompson … marketing major … born September 19, 1989 … favorite sports movie is The Endless Summer … favorite sport to watch is Tennessee football …chose FGCU because of the coaching staff and their positive leadership.
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Swimmer Profiles Caitlin PINE Breast/IM - Sophomore Chesapeake, Va. Great Bridge
As A Freshman (2009-10) Grabbed fifth place at the Miami Invitational (Dec. 5) in the 200 breast ‘B’ final … also took fifth at the Georgia Southern Quad meet (Jan. 16) in the same event … placed second against FIU (Jan. 23) in the 200 breast … took sixth place in the 100 breast (1:05.93) at the CCSA Championship (Feb. 18) ... won the ‘B’ final in the 200 breast (2:23.19) at the CCSA’s ... both performances earned her a spot on the FGCU top performers list.
High School Attended Great Bridge High School...Graduated in 2009 ... swam for coach Manon Romash. Personal Daughter of Dave & Laura Pine ... two brothers, Alec and Bryan ... Bryan played volleyball at Virginia Tech ... biology/pre-med major ... favorite sport to watch is gymnastics ... favorite sports movie is “Remember the Titans” ... favorite sports moment is the men’s 4x100m relay in the 2008 Olympics ... chose FGCU because of both the academics and athletics.
As A Sophomore (2009-10) Set a CCSA and FGCU record with a 2:02.63 in the 200 IM at the conference meet ... opened the season with a third-place finish in the 200 IM at the quad meet at Georgia Tech (Oct. 3) … clocked in Free/IM - Junior four seconds faster than the competition at Miami Sainte-Foy, Quebec and Florida State (Oct. 17) for a first-place finish in Cardinal-Roy/Universite Laval the 400 IM … finished in first in the 200 free, 200 and 100 breaststroke at FIU (Oct. 24) … won the 100 back against FAU and Tampa (Oct. 30) … picked up a pair of wins in the 200 free and 200 IM against UNF (Nov. 11) … picked up victories in both the 100 breast and 200 breast and the 200 IM at the Miami Invitational (Dec. 5) … her time of 1:03.46 in the 100 breast set a program record … clocked in at 2:24.03 in the 200 breast to finish in second at the Georgia Southern Quad Meet (Jan. 16) … grabbed a first place finish in the 100 breaststroke and a second-place in the 200 back against FIU (Jan. 23) … won the 200 and 400 IM (4:20.03) at the CCSA meet … swam the opening leg on the 800 free relay team that took first place at the CCSA Championship (Feb. 18) ... placed third in the 200 breast (2:19.99) at the CCSA’s.
Myriam PLANTE
Previous Institution Transferred from Université Laval in Quebec ... attended Cardinal-Roy High School ... graduated in 2006 ... swam for coach Johanne Giraudin. Personal Daughter of Michel Plante and Chantale Tremblay … Spanish major … born August 8, 1989 … has one sister, Gabrielle (24) … favorite athlete is Aaron Peirsol ... favorite sport to watch is football ... favorite sports movie is “We Are Marshall” ... chose FGCU because of the location and academics.
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Meet the Eagles As A Freshman (2009-10) Took third at FIU (Oct. 24) in the 200 free … also swam to a fourth-place finish in the 500 free against the Golden Panthers … clocked in at 5:04.71 at the Miami Invitational (Dec. 5) in the 500 free ‘B’ final … finished fifth in the 1650 free (17:18.87) at the CCSA Championship (Feb. 18) ... swam on the 400 free relay team that took second place at the CCSA’s ... earned a sixthplace finish in the 500 free (5:02.84) at the CCSA’s as well.
Kristen POTTER Free - Sophomore Rockledge, Fla. Rockledge
High School Attended Rockledge High School ... graduated in 2009 ... swam for coach John Hughes. Personal Born March 15, 1991 … daughter of Rick & Maura Potter … has two sisters, Maggie (25) and Cara (21) … Maggie ran cross country and track at USF … Cara swam for two years at Indian River Community College and two years at Florida Southern … communications major … favorite athlete is Michael Phelps ... favorite sports moment is the men’s 4x100m relay at the 2008 Olympics ... favorite sports movie is “The Sandlot” ... chose FGCU because of the campus and because it felt like home.
As A Freshman (2009-10) Grabbed a first-place finish at FIU (Oct. 24) in the 200 IM … also finished fifth in the 100-yard fly at the same meet … placed fourth in the 200 breast ‘B’ final at the Miami Invitational (Dec. 5) … finished in first place against FIU (Jan. 23) in the 200-yard breast … took sixth place in the 200 breast (2:22.40) at the CCSA Championship (Feb. 18) ... earned spots on the top ten performers list in the 100 breast (1:06.64, 7th), 200 breast (2:22.40, 4th), and 400 IM (4:38.19, 10th).
Regina RODRIGUEZ Breast/IM - Sophomore Mexico City, Mexico The Bolles School
High School Attended the Bolles School in Jacksonville, Fla. … graduated in 2009 ... swam for coach Sergio Lopez. Personal Born on December 26, 1990 … daughter of Julio Rodriguez and Adriana Mancilla … has three siblings, Julio (21), Alonso (3) and Allegra (six months) … favorite sports movies are the Rocky movies ... aspires to participate in the 2012 London Olympic Games ... chose FGCU because of the weather, dorms, and the swimming program.
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Swimmer Profiles Gabrielle SHAW Diver - Senior Boynton Beach, Fla. Park Vista
As A Junior (2009-10) Earned a third-place finish in the 1-meter dive at FIU (Oct. 24) … also picked up the three-spot at the Georgia Southern Quad Meet (Jan. 16) in the 3-meter dive event … took second place in the 1-meter diving competition at the CCSA Championship (Feb. 18) with a 228.66... also placed second in the 3-meter at the CCSA’s, scoring a 232.89.
As A Sophomore (2008-09) Placed second in the 1-meter competition at the CCSA Championship, recording a score of 235.80, and fifth in the 3-meter competition, with a score of 224.20 ... her 1-meter score of 235.80 at the CCSA’s and her 3-meter score of 240.08 at FIU both cracked the top ten scores in school history. As A Freshman (2007-08) Competed in both the 3-meter and 1-meter boards … posted her personal best scores for both events at the FSU/FIU double dual meet: 1M 219.50 and 3M 216.55 … her 1-meter (9th place) and 3-meter (8th place) earned the team 20 points in a runner-up Conference finish. High School Graduated in 2007 from Park Vista High School in Boynton Beach, Fla. … coached by Tim Bruce and Ashley Henyan. Personal Daughter of Jonathan and Jill Shaw … born May 25, 1989 … has two siblings, David (19) and Rakelle (21) … David is a sophomore at FGCU … business/sport management major … favorite athlete is Jason Taylor … one thing no one really knows about her is she loves flying in airplanes … thankful for her family and friends … chose FGCU because it’s close to home, the beautiful campus, the close personal teachers, and the opportunity to swim for the first-ever swimming and diving team.
Catrina SILVEIRA Breast/IM - Senior Doral, Fla. Doral Academy
As A Junior (2009-10) Took fourth in the 100 breast and 100 free at FIU (Oct. 24) … won the ‘C’ final at the Miami Invitational (Dec. 6) in the 200 breast … finished first in the ‘B’ final in the 100 breast (1:06.19) at the CCSA Championship (Feb. 18) ... swam a 2:25.21 in the 200 breast at the CCSA’s, good for 13th on the CCSA’s top 16 times of the season.
As A Sophomore (2008-09) Placed second at the CCSA Championship in two breaststroke events, finishing with a 1:04.92 in the 100 breast and a 2:20.72 in the 200 breast ... both times are third-fastest in school history ... recorded five other top ten times, three in the 100 breast and two in the 200 breast ... also placed tenth in the 200 IM at the CCSA’s (2:07.14). As A Freshman (2007-08) Became the top breaststroke performer during the 2008 season … set FGCU records in both the 100 and 200yard breaststroke during the season … swimming to a time of 1:06.88 in the 100-yard breaststroke for a fourthplace finish at the Conference Championship … her performance of 2:24.37 at the CCSA meet earned 16 points. High School Graduated from Doral Academy High School in Miami, Fla. … coached by Kirk Peppas … Doral Academy Athlete of the Year 2005-2006 … four-time Miami Dade All-County first team … fifth in the state in the 100 breaststroke (FHSAA State Champs) … seventh in the 200 individual medley … USA Swimming Scholastic All-American 200506 and 2006-07 … Doral Academy Student-Athlete of the Year 2006-07. Personal Daughter of Jorge and Cathy Silveira … has a brother and two sisters, Jeffery (20), Emily 18) and Hope (11) … biology major … favorite sport moment was when the USA Women’s National Team won the FIFA World Cup in 1999... career aspiration is to make NCAA’s and Olympic Trials in 100 Breaststroke.
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Meet the Eagles
The Class of 2014
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Meet the Eagles McKenzie CASSIDY Breast/Free - Freshman Lehigh Acres, Fla. Bishop Verot
Bracaria COLE Diver - Freshman Port Orange, Fla. Spruce Creek
Personal Born on January 16, 1992 … daughter of Jack and Judie Cassidy … is undecided about her major.
High School Placed third at districts and sixth at regionals in her final year at Spruce Creek ... won Five Star diving camp three consecutive years ... named diver of the year and was a threetime All-American. Personal Born on May 10, 1992 … daughter of Rema and Frank Cole … has two siblings, Ryan (22) and Cameren (1) … Ryan plays hockey at UCF … plans on majoring in nursing.
Cheryl CORVO Free/Back - Freshman Shalimar, Fla. Choctawatchee
High School Named the Choctawatchee Female Athlete of the Year after her senior season ... was a fourtime team MVP and All-Conference selection ... named to the Daily News All-Area Swim team all four years ... won the 100 fly at district her senior season ... a four-time state swimmer ... finished 10th in the state in both the 50 free and 100 fly in 2010. Personal Born on November 26, 1991 … daughter of Deb and Chuck Corvo … has three siblings, Cayla (21), Louis (20) and Chad (17) … biology major.
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Meet the Eagles High School Swam with the Metro Aquatic Club of Miami under coach Kirk Peppas ... four-year letterwinner at John A. Ferguson ... earned district and regional titles in the 50 and 500-yard free in her junior and senior seasons ... first team All-Dade county ... won Outstanding Senior Athlete award. Personal Daughter of Maria and William Escorcia … born July 18, 1992 … plans to major in legal studies … has two siblings, Julio (27) and Elsa Alfonso (33).
Free - Freshman Miami, Fla. John A. Ferguson BEST TIMES 50 free 24.99 200 free 1:57.90 500/400 free 5:06.11 1000/800 free 11:03.83 1650/1500 free 17:23.70
Personal Born December 31, 1991 … daughter of Bill Evans and Amy Harley … has two sisters, Ashley (20) and Brooke (18) … plans to major in elementary education.
Brittney EVANS
High School Swan for the Wasatch Front Fish Market club team under Ron Lockwood.
Nicolette HANSEN
Personal Daughter of Cory and Karen Hansen … father played football at Utah … has two sisters, Danielle (23) and Dominique (14) … born October 26, 1991 … plans to major in human performance.
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Emily ESCORCIA
Breast - Freshman Hollywood, Fla. Cardinal Gibbons
Back/Free - Freshman Salt Lake City, Utah Skyline
Back-To-Back CCSA Champions
Swimmer Profiles Lindsey MEEDER Breast/Free - Freshman Boynton Beach, Fla. Park Vista
Jessie PORTER Free - Freshman
Chorleywood, Hertforshire, U.K.
Royal Masonic
Christina TANNINEN Free - Freshman Burlington, Ontario Nelson
Personal Daughter of Laurie and Glenn Meeder … has one brother … plans to major in athletic training.
Personal Daughter of Barry and Christine Porter … has two siblings, Jamie (17) and Will (11) … plans to major in psychology … born on October 4, 1991. Top Times 200 free 1:50.39c 100 free 51.85c 100 fly 56.90c 200 fly 2:07.75c
Personal Daughter of Satu and Jari Tanninen … dad made the 1980 Olympic swim team for Finland and swam under Don Talbot for 10 years in Thunder Bay, Ontario … has a brother, Chris (21) who is swimming at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia … her dad was her coach … plans to major in communications ... Unicef 2012 London Development Team for Finland. Top Times 50 free: 23.43c 100 free: 50.98c 100 fly: 56.91c
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Meet the Eagles High School District Champion sophomore through senior year in 1-meter diving ... finished in 6th place at states in her senior year ... named to the Western Conference second team. Personal Daughter of Mike and Robin Valder … born September 9, 1991 … has a sister, Michaella (14) … plans to major in athletic training.
Personal Daughter of Nancy Westbrook … has three brothers, David Hall (25), David Westbrook (29) and Jeff Westbrook (30) … plans to major in physical therapy … born November 11, 1991 … her aunt is her number one fan.
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Alex VALDER Diver - Freshman Tampa, Fla. Sickles
Katie WESTBROOK Free - Freshman Tampa, Fla. Sickles
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2009-10 in review
2009-10 Review
2009-10 results DATE OPPONENT/EVENT 9/26/2009 Blue/Green Scrimmage # 10/3/2009 at Georgia Tech 10/3/2009 vs Alabama 10/3/2009 vs Georgia Southern * 10/3/2009 vs Florida Atlantic 10/17/2009 Miami 10/17/2009 Florida State 10/24/2009 at FIU 10/30/2009 FAU 10/30/2009 Tampa 11/11/2009 at UNF * 12/5/2009 at 16th Annual Miami Invitational 1/12/2010 Radford * 1/15/2010 at Georgia Southern * 1/15/2010 vs UNF * 1/15/2010 vs Gardner-Webb * 1/23/2010 FIU 2/20/2010 at Coastal Collegiate Swim Association Championships
RESULT Green 165, Blue 133 L 167-133 L 209.50-90.50 W 229-65 W 211-89 W 195-99 L 178-119 W 205.5-92.5 W 180-112 W 194-92 W 181.5-116.5 2nd of 8 W 174-76 W 254-99 W 262-90 W 216-131 W 194-94 1st of 12
# - Exhibition * - CCSA Meet
2010 CCSA Championship Results
1. Florida Gulf Coast University - 831.5 3. Gardner-Webb University - 516.5 5. Georgia Southern University - 429.5 7. College of Charleston - 196 9. Radford University - 104 11. Virginia Military Institute - 52
2. Davidson College - 637 4. University of North Florida - 480 6. Campbell University - 219.5 8. Howard University - 105 10. North Carolina A&T State - 61 12. Florida - A & M 42
2010 CCSA Individual Honors Most Outstanding Swimmer Lindsey Martin, Davidson Most Outstanding Diver Karmin McNamara, FGCU
Swimming Co-Coaches of Year Neal Studd, FGCU Beth Harrell, UNF Diving Coach of the Year Melisa Hyams, North Florida
Most Outstanding Freshman Performer Kim Zachensky, Gardner-Webb
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CCSA Medal Winners Relays Line Lauridsen, Kori Golden, Leah Daniel, Vicky Cadge – Third place, 200 free relay Viktoria Hyddmark, Danielle Beaubrun, Danielle Butler, Line Lauridsen – Third place, 400 medley relay Viktoria Hyddmark, Danielle Beaubrun, Margie Chamberlin, Line Lauridsen – Third place, 200 medley relay Myriam Plante, Margrete Ulvestad, Vicky Cadge, Leah Daniel – First place, 800 free relay Vicky Cadge, Kristen Potter, Line Lauridsen, Leah Daniel – Second place, 400 free relay Individual Events Danielle Butler – Third place, 100 fly; First place, 200 fly Vicky Cadge – Second place, 200 IM, Second place, 400 IM; Second place, 200 breast Margie Chamberlin – Third place, 200 fly Leah Daniel – Second place, 500 free; Third place, 200 free; First place, 1650 free Viktoria Hyddmark – Second place, 100 back; Second place, 200 back Kamryn McNamara – Third place, 1-meter diving Karmin McNamara – First place, 1-meter diving, First place, 3-meter diving Brittany Monaghan – Third place, 100 back Myriam Plante – First place, 200 IM; First place, 400 IM; Third place, 200 breast Gaby Shaw – Second place, 1-meter diving; Second place, 3-meter diving
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All-Time Record Book
Freshmen Records EVENT
TIME
NAME (S)
YEAR
50 Free
23.43
Line Lauridsen
2010
100 Free
51.31
Vicky Cadge
2009
200 Free
1:48.73
Leah Daniel
2009
500 Free
4:48.78
Leah Daniel
2009
1000 Free
9:59.62
Leah Daniel
2009
1650 Free
16:36.14
Leah Daniel
2009
100 Back
56.93
Brittany Monaghan
2010
200 Back
2:00.69
Viktoria Hyddmark
2008
100 Breast
1:03.60
Vicky Cadge
2009
200 Breast
2:18.96
Vicky Cadge
2009
100 Fly
57.18
Alessandra Cianci
2009
200 Fly
2:03.96
Alessandra Cianci
2009
200 IM
2:02.69
Vicky Cadge
2009
400 IM
4:18.73
Rosy Murray
2009
1 M Diving
247.73
Karmin McNamara
2008
3 M Diving
244.27
Sarah McCollough
2008
200 Free Relay
1:37.36
Lauridsen, Potter, Golden, Blizzard
2010
400 Free Relay
3:31.13
Cooke, Conroy, Hyddmark, Rein
2008
800 Free Relay
7:40.49
Cooke, Granville, Hyddmark, Rein
2008
200 Medley Relay
1:46.48
Hyddmark, Silveira, Pomerleau, Rein
2008
400 Medley Relay
3:51.88
Hyddmark, Silveira, Lallier, Rein
2008
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Team Records FGCU TEAM RECORDS
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EVENT
TIME
NAME
YEAR
50 Free
23.43
Line Lauridsen
2010
100 Free
51.31
Vicky Cadge
2009
200 Free
1:48.73
Leah Daniel
2009
500 Free
4:48.78
Leah Daniel
2009
1000 Free
9:59.62
Leah Daniel
2009
1650 Free
16:36.14
Leah Daniel
2009
100 Back
55.79
Viktoria Hyddmark
2009
200 Back
1:58.33
Viktoria Hyddmark
2009
100 Breast
1:03.46
Myriam Plante
2010
200 Breast
2:18.96
Vicky Cadge
2009
100 Fly
55.01
Margie Chamberlin
2009
200 Fly
2:01.08
Margie Chamberlin
2009
200 IM
2:02.63
Myriam Plante
2010
400 IM
4:18.73
Rosy Murray
2009
1 M Diving
258.25
Karmin McNamara
2010
3 M Diving
281.18
Karmin McNamara
2010
200 Free Relay
1:34.06
Cadge, Chamberlin, Rein, Mills Pinto
2009
400 Free Relay
3:23.54
Cadge, Ulvestad, Rein, Daniel
2009
800 Free Relay
7:21.26
Murray, Rein, Ulvestad, Daniel
2009
200 Medley Relay
1:44.06
Hyddmark, Cadge, Chamberlin, Mills Pinto
2009
400 Medley Relay
3:47.56
Hyddmark, Cadge, Chamberlin, Rein
2009
Back-To-Back CCSA Champions
Top Performances All Lengths in Short Course yards Time P/F/S Women 50 Free 1 23.43 P *I 2 23.51 L F *I 3 23.52 F *I 4 23.62 F *I 5 23.85 F *I 6 23.87 L F 7 23.91 P *I 8 23.98 F *I 9 23.99 F *I 10 24.02 P *I
Name
YR
Date
Meet
Line Lauridsen Line Lauridsen Line Lauridsen Line Lauridsen Line Lauridsen Victoria Cadge Marjorie Chamberlin Line Lauridsen Marjorie Chamberlin Line Lauridsen
FR FR FR FR FR SO SR FR SR FR
2/18/2010 2/18/2010 2/18/2010 10/30/2009 10/3/2009 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 10/17/2009 2/19/2009 12/3/2009
2010 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2010 FAU & Tampa 2010 GT Fall Quad Meet 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2010 FGCU, Miami & FSU 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational
Women 100 Free 1 51.31 L 2 51.55 3 51.57 4 51.58 L 5 51.87 6 51.97 7 51.99 8 52.01 9 52.25 10 52.28
F P *I F *I F F *I P *I P *I F *I F *I F
Victoria Cadge Rachael Rein Margrete Ulvestad Victoria Cadge Marjorie Chamberlin Margrete Ulvestad Rachael Rein Rachael Rein Line Lauridsen Victoria Cadge
SO SO SO SO SR SO SO SO FR SO
2/19/2009 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 2/18/2010 12/4/2008 2/19/2009 2/21/2008 2/21/2008 10/30/2009 9/20/2008
2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship 2008 CCSA Championship 2008 CCSA Championship 2010 FAU & Tampa 2009 BlueGreen
Women 200 Free 1 1:48.73 2 1:49.99 3 1:50.01 4 1:50.11 L 5 1:50.16 6 1:50.26 7 1:50.82 8 1:50.91 9 1:51.38 10 1:51.43
F F F F *I P F *I P *I P F P
Leah Daniel Leah Daniel Leah Daniel Rosy Murray Leah Daniel Margrete Ulvestad Margrete Ulvestad Leah Daniel Leah Daniel Leah Daniel
SO SO SO FR SO SO SO SO SO SO
2/19/2009 2/18/2010 12/4/2008 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 12/4/2008 10/30/2009 2/18/2010
2009 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2010 FAU & Tampa 2010 CCSA Championship
Women 500 Free 1 4:48.78 2 4:51.94 3 4:52.20 4 4:52.69 5 4:53.01 6 4:55.63 7 4:55.65 8 4:56.71 9 4:57.05 10 4:58.05
F F F F *I P F *I F P *I F *I P *I
Leah Daniel Leah Daniel Leah Daniel Rosy Murray Leah Daniel Courtney Gallo Leah Daniel Rosy Murray Rosy Murray Courtney Gallo
SO SO SO FR SO SR SO FR FR SR
2/19/2009 2/18/2010 12/4/2008 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 11/29/2007 12/3/2009 2/19/2009 12/4/2008 2/19/2009
2009 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2008 Miami Invitational 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship
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Top Performances Time P/F/S Women 1000 Free 1 9:59.62 S F 2 10:10.62 S S 3 10:11.74 S F *I 4 10:12.33 S F *I 5 10:12.89 F 6 10:17.31 S F 7 10:17.43 F 8 10:17.74 S F *I 9 10:20.07 S F 10 10:20.21 F *I
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Name
YR
Date
Meet
Leah Daniel Leah Daniel Rosy Murray Courtney Gallo Leah Daniel Leah Daniel Leah Daniel Courtney Gallo Leah Daniel Courtney Gallo
SO SO FR SR SO SO SO SR SO SR
2/19/2009 2/18/2010 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 10/17/2009 12/4/2008 10/3/2009 11/29/2007 12/3/2009 1/6/2008
2009 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2010 FGCU, Miami & FSU 2009 Miami Invitational 2010 GT Fall Quad Meet 2008 Miami Invitational 2009 Miami Invitational 2008 Penn State & IRCC
Women 1650 Free 1 16:36.14 F 2 16:48.67 F *I 3 16:51.24 F *I 4 16:53.01 F 5 16:54.35 F *I 6 16:56.58 F *I 7 16:59.26 F *I 8 16:59.54 F 9 17:06.31 F 10 17:13.52 F *I
Leah Daniel Courtney Gallo Courtney Gallo Leah Daniel Rosy Murray Courtney Gallo Rosy Murray Leah Daniel Leah Daniel Katelyn Oke
SO SR SR SO FR SR FR SO SO SO
2/19/2009 2/19/2009 11/29/2007 2/18/2010 2/19/2009 2/21/2008 12/4/2008 12/4/2008 12/3/2009 2/19/2009
2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2008 Miami Invitational 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2008 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship
Women 100 Back 1 55.79 2 *56.41 L 2 *56.41 4 56.53 5 56.93 6 56.96 7 57.06 L 8 57.11 9 57.19 10 57.24
F F F P F P F F P F
Viktoria Hyddmark Viktoria Hyddmark Viktoria Hyddmark Viktoria Hyddmark Brittany Monaghan Viktoria Hyddmark Viktoria Hyddmark Viktoria Hyddmark Brittany Monaghan Brittany Monaghan
JR JR JR JR FR JR JR JR FR FR
2/19/2009 2/19/2009 2/18/2010 2/18/2010 2/18/2010 2/19/2009 2/21/2008 2/21/2008 2/18/2010 12/3/2009
2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2008 CCSA Championship 2008 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational
Women 200 Back 1 1:58.33 2 2:00.03 3 2:00.69 4 2:00.75 5 2:01.11 6 2:01.68 7 2:01.69 8 2:01.95 9 2:02.00 10 2:02.11
F F F F F F *I P F F P *I
Viktoria Hyddmark Viktoria Hyddmark Viktoria Hyddmark Viktoria Hyddmark Brittany Monaghan Rachael Rein Brittany Monaghan Viktoria Hyddmark Viktoria Hyddmark Rachael Rein
JR JR JR JR FR SO FR JR JR SO
2/19/2009 12/4/2008 2/21/2008 2/18/2010 2/18/2010 2/19/2009 2/18/2010 11/29/2007 12/3/2009 2/19/2009
2009 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2008 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2008 Miami Invitational 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship
Back-To-Back CCSA Champions
Top Performances Time P/F/S Women 100 Breast 1 1:03.46 F 2 1:03.60 F 3 1:04.11 P 4 1:04.29 P 5 1:04.85 P 6 1:04.88 F 7 1:04.92 F 8 x1:04.94 P 9 1:05.11 F 10 1:05.56 P
Name
YR
Date
Meet
Myriam Plante Victoria Cadge Victoria Cadge Myriam Plante Danielle Beaubrun Danielle Beaubrun Catrina Silveira Kelli Novak Victoria Cadge Catrina Silveira
SO SO SO SO FR FR JR JR SO JR
12/3/2009 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 12/3/2009 2/18/2010 12/3/2009 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 1/15/2010 12/4/2008
2009 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2010 Eagle Quad Meet 2009 Miami Invitational
Women 200 Breast 1 2:18.96 F 2 2:19.13 F 3 2:19.22 F 4 2:19.66 P 5 2:19.99 F 6 2:20.26 P 7 2:20.72 F 8 2:21.15 P 9 2:21.39 F 10 2:21.70 F
Victoria Cadge Victoria Cadge Myriam Plante Myriam Plante Myriam Plante Victoria Cadge Catrina Silveira Victoria Cadge Victoria Cadge Victoria Cadge
SO SO SO SO SO SO JR SO SO SO
2/19/2009 2/18/2010 12/3/2009 2/18/2010 2/18/2010 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 2/18/2010 12/3/2009 1/31/2009
2009 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2010 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 UF & IRCC
Women 100 Fly 1 55.01 2 55.23 3 55.71 4 55.96 5* 56.10 5* 56.10 7 56.31 8 56.59 9 56.81 10 56.95
F *I F *I F *I P *I P F P *I F *I P *I F *I
Marjorie Chamberlin Marjorie Chamberlin Marjorie Chamberlin Marjorie Chamberlin Danielle Butler Danielle Butler Marjorie Chamberlin Marjorie Chamberlin Marjorie Chamberlin Marjorie Chamberlin
SR SR SR SR SO SO SR SR SR SR
12/4/2008 2/19/2009 12/3/2009 2/19/2009 2/18/2010 2/18/2010 2/18/2010 2/18/2010 12/3/2009 10/30/2009
2009 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2010 FAU & Tampa
Women 200 Fly 1 2:01.08 2 2:01.12 3 2:02.47 4 2:02.93 5 2:03.37 6 2:03.41 7 2:03.57 8 2:03.58 9 2:03.68 10 2:03.76
F *I P *I F *I F *I F F *I P *I P *I F *I F *I
Marjorie Chamberlin Marjorie Chamberlin Marjorie Chamberlin Marjorie Chamberlin Danielle Butler Marjorie Chamberlin Marjorie Chamberlin Marjorie Chamberlin Marjorie Chamberlin Marjorie Chamberlin
SR SR SR SR SO SR SR SR SR SR
2/19/2009 2/19/2009 12/4/2008 9/27/2008 2/18/2010 12/3/2009 12/4/2008 12/3/2009 10/17/2009 9/26/2009
2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 FAU & GaTech 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 Miami Invitational 2010 FGCU, Miami & FSU 2010 BlueGreen
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Top PerformANCES Time Women 200 IM 1 2:02.63 2 2:02.69 3 2:02.84 4 2:02.97 5 2:03.17 6 2:03.39 7 2:03.86 8 2:04.15 9 2:04.94 10 2:05.77
P/F/S
Name
YR
Date
Meet
F F F P P F *I F P F *I F
Myriam Plante Victoria Cadge Myriam Plante Victoria Cadge Myriam Plante Margrete Ulvestad Victoria Cadge Victoria Cadge Rachael Rein Viktoria Hyddmark
SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO JR
2/18/2010 2/19/2009 12/3/2009 2/19/2009 2/18/2010 2/19/2009 2/18/2010 2/18/2010 2/19/2009 2/19/2009
2010 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship
F *I F P *I F F P P F *I P F
Rosy Murray Myriam Plante Rosy Murray Myriam Plante Victoria Cadge Myriam Plante Myriam Plante Rosy Murray Victoria Cadge Leah Daniel
FR SO FR SO SO SO SO FR SO SO
2/19/2009 2/18/2010 2/19/2009 12/3/2009 2/18/2010 2/18/2010 12/3/2009 12/4/2008 12/3/2009 12/4/2008
2009 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2010 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 Miami Invitational
Women 1 Meter 6 Dives 1 258.25 F 2 253.28 F 3 251.80 F 4 247.73 F 5 245.00 F 6 244.42 F 7 243.52 F 8 237.65 F 9 236.60 P 10 235.80 F
Karmin McNamara Karmin McNamara Karmin McNamara Karmin McNamara Karmin McNamara Karmin McNamara Karmin McNamara Karmin McNamara Karmin McNamara Gabrielle Shaw
JR JR JR JR JR JR JR JR JR JR
12/3/2009 1/23/2010 2/19/2009 2/2/2008 1/15/2010 11/22/2008 10/30/2009 1/10/2009 12/3/2009 2/19/2009
2009 Miami Invitational 2010 FIU home 2009 CCSA Championship 2008 FAU 2010 Eagle Quad Meet 2009 FAU & Tampa & FAMU 2010 FAU & Tampa 2009 GSU & Radford 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship
Women 3 Meter 6 Dives 1 281.18 F 2 269.28 P 3 260.35 F 4 260.20 F 5 260.17 F 6 252.83 F 7 251.10 F 8 250.40 F 9 244.27 F *I 10 243.90 F
Karmin McNamara Karmin McNamara Karmin McNamara Karmin McNamara Karmin McNamara Karmin McNamara Karmin McNamara Karmin McNamara Sarah McCollough Karmin McNamara
JR JR JR JR JR JR JR JR SO JR
1/23/2010 2/18/2010 12/3/2009 1/10/2009 10/30/2009 11/11/2009 2/18/2010 2/19/2009 1/18/2008 2/21/2008
2010 FIU home 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 GSU & Radford 2010 FAU & Tampa FGCU vs. UNF - 11/11/09 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2008 UNF 2008 CCSA Championship
Women 400 IM 1 4:18.73 2 4:20.03 3 4:21.00 4 4:21.07 5 4:22.21 6 4:23.15 7 4:24.67 8 4:24.73 9 4:26.05 10 4:26.26
x - Exhibition Swim *I - Inactive F/P - Finals/Preliminary S - Split
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Back-To-Back CCSA Champions
Top Performers Time P/F/S Women 50 Free 1 23.43 P *I 2 23.87 L F 3 23.91 P *I 4 24.07 P 5 24.09 S T 6 24.10 P *I 7 24.27 L F 8 24.44 F *I 9 x24.46 P *I 10 24.57 P
Name
YR
Date
Meet
Line Lauridsen Victoria Cadge Marjorie Chamberlin Isabela Mills Pinto Shannon Blizzard Kori Golden Kristen Potter Rachael Rein Taylor Lipniskis Danielle Beaubrun
FR SO SR SO FR FR FR SO SO FR
2/18/2010 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 2/18/2010 2/18/2010 2/18/2010 11/29/2007 2/19/2009 2/18/2010
2010 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2008 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship
Women 100 Free 1 51.31 L F 2 51.55 P *I 3 51.57 F *I 4 51.87 F 5 52.25 F *I 6 52.90 F 7 53.04 L F 8 53.20 F 9 53.32 P *I 10 53.38 S *I
Victoria Cadge Rachael Rein Margrete Ulvestad Marjorie Chamberlin Line Lauridsen Leah Daniel Kristen Potter Theresa Lytle Kori Golden Rosy Murray
SO SO SO SR FR SO FR SO FR FR
2/19/2009 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 12/4/2008 10/30/2009 12/4/2008 12/3/2009 12/3/2009 2/18/2010 2/19/2009
2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2010 FAU & Tampa 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 Miami Invitational 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship
Women 200 Free 1 1:48.73 F 2 1:50.11 L F *I 3 1:50.26 F *I 4 1:51.44 F 5 1:52.15 F *I 6 1:52.33 F *I 7 1:52.41 T *I 8 1:52.65 L F 9 1:53.29 P 10 1:53.65 P *I
Leah Daniel Rosy Murray Margrete Ulvestad Myriam Plante Rachael Rein Line Lauridsen Courtney Gallo Victoria Cadge Taylor Cooke Marjorie Chamberlin
SO FR SO SO SO FR SR SO JR SR
2/19/2009 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 12/3/2009 12/4/2008 2/18/2010 2/19/2009 12/4/2008 2/19/2009 12/4/2008
2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 Miami Invitational 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational
Women 500 Free 1 4:48.78 F 2 4:52.69 F *I 3 4:55.63 F *I 4 4:58.64 F 5 5:01.78 F *I 6 5:02.84 F 7 5:04.14 F 8 5:08.13 S F *I 9 5:09.79 F 10 x5:11.71 F
Leah Daniel Rosy Murray Courtney Gallo Taylor Cooke Margrete Ulvestad Kristen Potter Theresa Lytle Katelyn Oke Myriam Plante Erin Black
SO FR SR JR SO FR SO SO SO FR
2/19/2009 2/19/2009 11/29/2007 2/19/2009 12/4/2008 2/18/2010 12/4/2008 2/19/2009 11/11/2009 10/30/2009
2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2008 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship FGCU vs. UNF - 11/11/09 2010 FAU & Tampa
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Top Performers Time P/F/S Women 1000 Free 1 9:59.62 S F 2 10:11.74 S F *I 3 10:12.33 S F *I 4 10:23.57 S F *I 5 10:24.11 S F 6 10:24.17 S F 7 10:35.65 S F *I 8 10:40.91 F 9 10:46.98 F 10 11:00.36 F *I
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Name
YR
Date
Meet
Leah Daniel Rosy Murray Courtney Gallo Katelyn Oke Kristen Potter Taylor Cooke Katy Loubris Amanda Melymuka Erin Black Teri Plotkin
SO FR SR SO FR JR JR FR FR JR
2/19/2009 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 2/18/2010 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 2/25/2010 9/26/2009 9/20/2008
2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2010 Spring SR Championships 2010 BlueGreen 2009 BlueGreen
Women 1650 Free 1 16:36.14 F 2 16:48.67 F *I 3 16:54.35 F *I 4 17:13.52 F *I 5 17:18.45 F 6 17:18.63 F 7 17:31.81 F *I 8 18:04.55 F *I 9 18:09.27 F 10 18:49.31 F *I
Leah Daniel Courtney Gallo Rosy Murray Katelyn Oke Kristen Potter Taylor Cooke Katy Loubris Teri Plotkin Erin Black Morgan Tibbs
SO SR FR SO FR JR JR JR FR FR
2/19/2009 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 12/3/2009 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 11/29/2007 1/15/2010 11/29/2007
2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2008 Miami Invitational 2010 Eagle Quad Meet 2008 Miami Invitational
Women 100 Back 1 55.79 F 2 56.93 F *I 3 57.78 F 4 57.94 F *I 5 58.47 S F *I 6 59.13 F 7 59.16 F 8 59.77 F 9 1:00.10 P *I 10 1:01.16 P
Viktoria Hyddmark Brittany Monaghan Myriam Plante Margrete Ulvestad Rachael Rein Victoria Cadge Danielle Butler Isabela Mills Pinto Line Lauridsen Shannon Blizzard
JR FR SO SO SO SO SO SO FR FR
2/19/2009 2/18/2010 10/30/2009 12/4/2008 2/19/2009 10/24/2009 2/18/2010 2/19/2009 12/3/2009 12/3/2009
2009 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2010 FAU & Tampa 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship 2010 FIU v FGCU 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 Miami Invitational
Women 200 Back 1 1:58.33 F 2 2:01.11 F *I 3 2:01.68 F *I 4 2:04.19 F 5 2:05.09 P *I 6 2:05.81 F 7 2:07.61 F *I 8 x2:08.66 P *I 9 2:12.48 F 10 2:13.84 F *I
Viktoria Hyddmark Brittany Monaghan Rachael Rein Myriam Plante Margrete Ulvestad Victoria Cadge Katelyn Oke Katy Loubris Leah Daniel Kristin Gerkens
JR FR SO SO SO SO SO JR SO FR
2/19/2009 2/18/2010 2/19/2009 12/3/2009 12/4/2008 10/30/2009 2/21/2008 2/18/2010 10/24/2009 9/26/2009
2009 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 Miami Invitational 2010 FAU & Tampa 2008 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2010 FIU v FGCU 2010 BlueGreen
Women 100 Breast 1 1:03.46 F 2 1:03.60 F 3 1:04.85 P 4 1:04.92 F
Myriam Plante Victoria Cadge Danielle Beaubrun Catrina Silveira
SO SO FR JR
12/3/2009 2/19/2009 2/18/2010 2/19/2009
2009 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship
Back-To-Back CCSA Champions
Top Performers 5 x1:04.94 6 1:05.89 7 1:06.64 8 1:06.78 9 1:07.09 10 x1:08.62
P P F P F *I P *I
Kelli Novak Caitlin Pine Regina Rodriguez Leah Daniel Rae-Lynn Sheffield Shannon Carlin
JR FR FR SO FR FR
2/19/2009 2/18/2010 2/18/2010 12/4/2008 11/29/2007 2/19/2009
2009 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2008 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship
Women 200 Breast 1 2:18.96 F 2 2:19.22 F 3 2:20.72 F 4 2:22.40 F 5 2:23.19 F 6 2:23.29 F 7 2:25.35 F 8 x2:27.61 P 9 2:29.11 F 10 2:31.65 F *I
Victoria Cadge Myriam Plante Catrina Silveira Regina Rodriguez Caitlin Pine Danielle Beaubrun Amanda Melymuka Kelli Novak Leah Daniel Rae-Lynn Sheffield
SO SO JR FR FR FR FR JR SO FR
2/19/2009 12/3/2009 2/19/2009 2/18/2010 2/18/2010 12/3/2009 2/25/2010 2/19/2009 10/18/2008 10/6/2007
2009 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2010 Spring SR Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 Campbell 2008 Blue/Green
Women 100 Fly 1 55.01 F *I 2 56.10 P 3 57.18 F 4 57.38 T 5 57.49 P 6 57.62 S P *I 7 57.77 P *I 8 58.12 F *I 9 58.49 F 10 58.64 S F
Marjorie Chamberlin Danielle Butler Alessandra Cianci Theresa Lytle Victoria Cadge Rosy Murray Diana Granville Corinna Lallier Viktoria Hyddmark Myriam Plante
SR SO SO SO SO FR SO FR JR SO
12/4/2008 2/18/2010 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 12/4/2008 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 11/29/2007 11/29/2007 2/18/2010
2009 Miami Invitational 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2008 Miami Invitational 2008 Miami Invitational 2010 CCSA Championship
Women 200 Fly 1 2:01.08 F *I 2 2:03.37 F 3 2:03.96 F 4 2:05.69 F *I 5 2:07.93 P *I 6 2:08.34 F *I 7 2:10.57 F 8 2:12.51 F *I 9 2:15.29 F 10 2:16.91 F *I
Marjorie Chamberlin Danielle Butler Alessandra Cianci Corinna Lallier Diana Granville Courtney Gallo Taylor Cooke Valerie Wexler Theresa Lytle Lauren Paxton
SR SO SO FR SO SR JR FR SO FR
2/19/2009 2/18/2010 2/19/2009 11/29/2007 2/19/2009 2/21/2008 12/4/2008 9/26/2009 10/24/2009 9/27/2008
2009 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2008 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship 2008 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2010 BlueGreen 2010 FIU v FGCU 2009 FAU & GaTech
Women 200 IM 1 2:02.63 F 2 2:02.69 F 3 2:03.39 F *I 4 2:04.94 F *I 5 2:05.77 F 6 2:06.43 F *I 7 2:07.14 F 8 2:07.91 F *I 9 2:08.01 P *I 10 2:08.21 F
Myriam Plante Victoria Cadge Margrete Ulvestad Rachael Rein Viktoria Hyddmark Brittany Monaghan Catrina Silveira Katy Loubris Katelyn Oke Leah Daniel
SO SO SO SO JR FR JR JR SO SO
2/18/2010 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 2/18/2010 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 12/3/2009
2010 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational
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Top Performers Time P/F/S Women 400 IM 1 4:18.73 F *I 2 4:20.03 F 3 4:22.21 F 4 4:26.26 F 5 4:26.87 F *I 6 4:30.41 F *I 7 4:35.19 F *I 8 4:36.44 F 9 4:36.47 P *I 10 4:38.19 F
Name
YR
Date
Meet
Rosy Murray Myriam Plante Victoria Cadge Leah Daniel Katelyn Oke Katy Loubris Corinna Lallier Caitlin Pine Diana Granville Regina Rodriguez
FR SO SO SO SO JR FR FR SO FR
2/19/2009 2/18/2010 2/18/2010 12/4/2008 2/19/2009 2/19/2009 11/29/2007 2/18/2010 2/19/2009 12/3/2009
2009 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2008 Miami Invitational 2010 CCSA Championship 2009 CCSA Championship 2009 Miami Invitational
Women 1 Meter 6 Dives 1 258.25 F Karmin McNamara 2 235.80 F Gabrielle Shaw 3 234.90 F *I Sarah McCollough 4 225.30 F Stephanie Young 5 221.28 F Kamryn McNamara 6 198.15 F *I Amy Kennedy 7 164.18 F *I Chloe Erb
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2009 Miami Invitational 2009 CCSA Championship 2008 FAU 2009 GSU & Radford 2010 CCSA Championship 2008 University of Miami 2009 BlueGreen
Women 3 Meter 6 Dives 1 281.18 F Karmin McNamara 2 244.27 F *I Sarah McCollough 3 240.08 F Gabrielle Shaw 4 228.30 F *I Stephanie Young 5 213.30 F Kamryn McNamara 6 173.93 F *I Chloe Erb 7 147.80 F *I Amy Kennedy
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2010 FIU home 2008 UNF 2009 FIU 2009 CCSA Championship FGCU vs. UNF 2009 BlueGreen 2008 GA Tech/Tampa/FAU
x - Exhibition Swim *I - Inactive F/P - Finals/Preliminary S - Split L - Lead off in relay
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THIS IS FGCU
“The City of Palms”
FORT MYERS
In the late 1800s, Tootie McGregor and Thomas & Mina Edison began the beautification of Fort Myers. Imported Royal Palms were planted along Riverside Drive, later renamed McGregor Boulevard. These magnificent Royal Palms, some towering at 75 feet, give the City of Palms its nickname. Incorporated in 1886, Fort Myers is the center of a popular tourist area in Southwest Florida and the seat of Lee County. It is located about 120 miles south of Tampa at the meeting point of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caloosahatchee River. Fort Myers was the frequent winter home of Thomas Edison and is the current home of the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins spring training camps. The first known resident of what is now Fort Myers was Manuel Gonzalez, a Spaniard from the province of Asturias, who came via Cuba in the 19th century. Fort Myers, built in 1850 as a military fort to fend off Seminole Indians that were massacring the area’s few settlers, was named after Col. Abraham C. Myers, who was stationed in Florida for seven years and was the son-in-law of the fort’s establisher and commander. In 1858, after years of elusive battle, Chief Billy Bowlegs and his warriors were persuaded to surrender and move west, and the fort was abandoned. Billy’s Creek, which flows into the Caloosahatchee River and runs between The Beau Rivage Condominiums and Alta Mar, was named after a temporary camp where Billy Bowlegs and his men awaited ships to take them west. The fort was abandoned until 1863 when a small number of Federal troops re-occupied the fort during the Civil War. In 1865 the fort was attacked unsuccessfully by a very small group of Confederates. After the war, the fort was again deserted. The first settlers arrived in 1866, but it wasn’t until 1882 when the city experienced a significant influx of settlers. By 1885, when Fort Myers was incorporated, it was the second largest city only to Tampa on Florida’s west coast south of Cedar Key - even larger than Clearwater and Sarasota, also growing cities at the time. Fort Myers first became a nationally known winter resort with the building of The Royal Palm Hotel in 1898. The real spark of the city’s growth was the construction of the Tamiami Trail Bridge built across the Caloosahatchee River in 1924. After the bridge’s construction, the city experienced its first real estate boom and many subdivisions sprouted around the city.The Florida of days long past, with unspoiled white sand beaches, exotic wildlife and lush subtropical foliage, still can be found on The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel in southwest Florida. Known as Florida’s tropical island getaway, this paradise is a favorite vacation spot because of its feel of old Florida that no longer exists in many areas. In addition to the beautiful natural environment, active travelers are pleased to find an abundance of golf, tennis and watersports, as well as some unusual attractions. Lee County embraces nine distinct areas, each with its own unique character. Best known are Sanibel and Captiva islands, connected to the mainland by an alluring three-mile-long causeway and, to each other, by a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it bridge at Blind Pass.
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Famous People that have called the Fort Myers Area Home Patty Berg (Founding member of the LPGA)
Jerry “The King” Lawler (WWE wrestler and announcer)
Larry Bird (NBA Hall of Famer)
Rocco Mediate (PGA golfer)
Mike Ditka (NFL Hall of Famer)
Deion Sanders (Former NFL/MLB Player)
Thomas Edison (Inventor)
Steven Spielberg (Film director/writer)
Henry Ford (Founded the assembly line)
Algernod “Plies” Washington (Rapper)
Sanibel is known worldwide for its shelling. More than 400 varieties of shells litter the beaches, and particularly can be found after an especially high or low tide. For most visitors, however, shelling is merely a delightful excuse to enjoy hours of sun worshipping along some of the finest shoreline in North America. Interesting shops, restaurants, and art galleries dot the road from the Sanibel Lighthouse to Tarpon Bay Road. On the way to Captiva Island, located toward Sanibel’s northern tip, the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is home to many exotic species of birds and plants. A four-mile drive with access to walking and canoe/kayak trails offers outstanding wildlife viewing opportunities. The refuge occupies more than half the island. The main attraction on Captiva is that there are none. Many people wile away the hours in one outdoor endeavor or another. It was here that Anne Morrow Lindbergh, wife of the famous aviator, wrote her best-selling book, “A Gift from the Sea.” Further south, Estero Island, home of Fort Myers Beach, long has been recognized as one of the “world’s safest beaches” because of its gently sloping shoreline. The sand is particularly soft and white, akin to powdered sugar. Especially suited for family vacations, Estero offers every imaginable water toy, from windsurfer to catamaran and parasailing. Numerous marinas operate boating and fishing charters. Local restaurants benefit from the catch, which generally includes red snapper and grouper. Inventor Thomas Edison and his friend, automobile manufacturer Henry Ford, decided early on to make their winter homes in Fort Myers. Today visitors tour their neighboring estates with Edison’s botanical gardens, laboratory and museum. During Edison’s winters in Fort Myers, he and his wife Mina hosted well-known house guests like industrialist Harvey Firestone, President Herbert Hoover and cereal king John Harvey Kellogg. Henry Ford purchased his quaint home, “Mangoes,” in 1916 to spend the winter months visiting Edison. The two properties were separated by a fence the two families named “The Friendship Gate.” Other in-town attractions include the Southwest Florida Historical Museum, downtown river cruises, and the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium. Shell Factory in North Fort Myers and Eden Vineyards, the country’s southernmost bonded winery, to the east are also popular stops. For the sports minded, public golf courses and tennis courts make southwest Florida some of the best playing turf in the state.
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This is...
FLORIDA GULF COAST
Florida Gulf Coast University, a member of the State University System of Florida, is a comprehensive university created to address the educational needs of the rapidly growing Southwest Florida population. Classrooms showcase state-of-the-art multimedia instructional systems that feature Internet access, document cameras, and audio and video presentations. The history of Florida Gulf Coast University is a visionary one built on support for providing higher education opportunities in Southwest Florida. Area citizens began the initiative to bring a state university to this part of Florida, and their early requests were quickly supported by elected officials at the local and state levels. With support from the Florida Board of Regents and the full Florida Legislature, a new university was born. The Board of Regents formally recommended in January 1991 the development of Florida’s tenth state university to be located in Southwest Florida; and, in May 1991, then Governor Lawton Chiles signed the legislation authorizing the new university. Southwest Florida’s support for a university was never more evident than during the next year, when private landowners offered more than 20 gift sites for the university campus. In early 1992, the Board of Regents selected the site offered by Ben Hill Griffin III and Alico, Inc. of 760 acres of land located just east of Interstate 75 between Alico and Corkscrew Roads. Roy McTarnaghan was named founding university president in April 1993. Initial staff were hired that summer, and the university’s academic and campus planning began in earnest. Plans for the first phase of campus construction were unveiled in February 1994; and shortly thereafter, the Florida Legislature named the institution as Florida Gulf Coast University. The vision for the university was one which would address emerging higher education needs for the 21st century, including the use of technology in the learning/teaching process and multi-year contracts as an alternative to faculty tenure. The Board of Regents approved an agreement in May 1995 with the United Faculty of Florida allowing FGCU to offer a contract system for faculty members. Campus groundbreaking was held on November 28, 1995, with more than 600 people participating in the celebratory event for Southwest Florida. With aggressive academic programs and campus development schedules slated to culminate in an opening day of August 25, 1997, the early staff and faculty were busy meeting deadlines every month. Inaugural degree programs were approved by the Board of Regents in March 1996. The FGCU Foundation, a private fundraising arm of the university, gained extraordinary financial support for an institution which at the time could only be seen on a drawing board. Faculty throughout the country were attracted to FGCU for the opportunity to offer higher education in new and innovative ways.
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The first FGCU student, Mariana Coto, was admitted in January 1997; and she participated in the historic ribbon cutting on the university’s August 25, 1997 opening day. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools awarded FGCU accreditation candidacy later that year, and a comprehensive self-study was launched. The first commencement was held in May 1998, with 81 FGCU graduates. In August 1998, the first phase of student housing opened. In September, Founding President McTarnaghan announced his intention to step down on May 1, 1999. FGCU’s second commencement ceremonies, held May 1999, marked the last official act of the founding president, as well as the graduation of 417 students. The Board of Regents launched a national search held during the spring and summer for FGCU’s second president; and the university received official notification in June 1999 that it had achieved, in record time, accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In July 1999, the Board of Regents named William C. Merwin as FGCU’s second president. President Merwin arrived on campus for his first day on September 16, 1999. He immediately initiated a highly participatory strategic planning process for students, faculty, and staff to carry the young institution to its next stage of development. The Florida Legislature established governing boards of trustees for state universities in 2001, and 13 members were appointed to the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees. This governing board is providing leadership that is community based, responsive to the market, and nimble. In January 2007, FGCU President Bill Merwin retired, and Dean of the Lutgert College of Business Richard Pegnetter was named Interim President by the FGCU Board of Trustees. A national and highly competitive search for FGCU’s third president was launched. On the university’s 10th anniversary of its opening day - August 25, 2007 - the FGCU Board of Trustees selected Wilson G. Bradshaw to serve as the institution’s third president. President Bradshaw has the important responsibility of leading FGCU into its second decade of development and service as an institution offering access to quality higher education in Southwest Florida. As FGCU moves forward, student applications and admissions are dramatically increasing; campus construction of academic and support buildings remains aggressive; new undergraduate and graduate degree programs are being added; our athletics program has moved from NCAA Division II to Division I; the FGCU Foundation’s private fundraising continues to be successful; and the excitement level for FGCU’s future is high.
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Solar Field Florida Gulf Coast University, Mitsubishi Electric, and Regenesis Solar Power completed construction of a 15-acre solar photovoltaic array (December 2009) that produces approximately 85 percent of the energy needed to operate FGCU’s Engineering and Business School buildings, as well as AB-7, the newest science laboratory and classroom building for the College of Arts and Sciences. The University’s total reliance on Florida Power & Light Co. is reduced by 18 percent, thanks to the power generated by rows of solar panels that tilt and rotate as they “follow” the sun throughout the day. The field is one of the largest solar photovoltaic projects for an academic institution in the United States. With this two megawatt installation on the FGCU campus, the university demonstrates its long-term commitment to renewable energy, benefiting the environment for generations to come.
Campus Living
ON CAMPUS
Student Union The Student Union is the community center for Florida Gulf Coast University. Since its completion in 2004, it has been the mission of the Union to serve students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests. The Student Union offers a variety of programs, activities, services and facilities that, when taken together, represent a well-considered plan for the life of the university. Many of the essential services a student needs are located in just one location, so whether you need a bite to eat, school textbooks and supplies, or just a place to hang out, the Student Union is the place. The Student Union houses an array of services and facilities including: Einstein Bros. Bagels, the University Bookstore, Real Food on Campus at The Perch, Student Government, Campus Involvement, The Vice President for Student Affairs, the Dean of Students, and Campus Reservations. The addition to the existing Student Union building, which totals approximately 20,000 square feet, will help the University keep pace with student population growth and provide new student spaces to compliment use of the existing building. For example, the addition will include new space for a large student lounge area that will allow students to socialize or just relax from the pressures of their academic studies.
Sights from one of the fastest growing educational environments in America.
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Lakefront The Outdoors Program at Florida Gulf Coast University encompasses both the Waterfront and Outdoor Pursuits. The Waterfront offers a variety of activities ranging from motorized water sports on the lake, disc golf, kayaking, sailing, and more! Outdoor Pursuits, better known as “OP”, offers a variety of trips and programs for students, faculty, and staff year round.
Cross Currents Albert Paley’s “Cross Currents” is hard to miss. Located in the Central Plaza of campus, the nearly 22-foot tall sculpture is big, bold, and colorful. This 17,000-pound structure plays with positive and negative shape. Though abstract, the jagged teeth of an open-mouthed alligator, shards of sunlight, the fringe of palm fronds and the rough silhouette of a palm trunk are visible. The bright colors are representative of Florida: the pink of flamingoes, blue for the sky and gulf, the reds and oranges of sunsets.
South Village and SoVI Dining Everglades and Biscayne Halls are part of the first phase of the South Village residential community. Everglades Hall opened fall 2008 and Biscayne Hall opened fall 2009. These 5-story, 124,000 square-foot residence halls will each house 406 first-year students. Everglades and Biscayne Halls are home to the First Year Residential Experience (FYRE) Program, designed for first-time in college students who are motivated to have a successful transition to college life living. Adjacent to Everglades Hall, students will find fresh dining options at SoVi Dining. SoVi, or South Village Dining, is a separate, stand-alone facility operated by Aramark. All appliances are Energy Star compliant, and all food selections are freshly prepared right in front of the customer.
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UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT SNAPSHOTS: Florida Gulf Coast University’s Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Wilson G. Bradshaw to become the institution’s third president on Aug. 25, 2007, the University’s 10th anniversary.
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Wilson G. Bradshaw, Ph.D. serves as President of Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). On August 25, 2007, the University’s tenth anniversary, the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Bradshaw to become the institution’s third President. President Bradshaw came to FGCU from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he served for seven years as President. Bradshaw was also a professor of psychology and a full-time member of the graduate faculty. From 1995 to 2000, he served as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.
THE BRADSHAW FILE ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS • 2007-Present - President, FGCU • 2000-07 - President, Metropolitan State University • 1995-00 - Provost and VP for Academic Affairs, Bloomsburg Univ. (Pa.) • 1990-95 - V.P. and Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, Georgia Southern • 1988-90 - Dean of Graduate Studies, Florida Atlantic University • 1984-88 - Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies, Florida Atlantic University
From 1990 to 1995, Bradshaw was the vice president and dean for Graduate Studies and Research at Georgia Southern University. He also served as professor in psychology at Georgia Southern University. He held several titles at Florida Atlantic University including dean of Graduate Studies and tenured associate professor in psychology. Bradshaw’s career in academia includes a wide spectrum of educational posts including assistant professor of pharmacology at Florida A&M University/VA Medical Center, instructor of physiology at the Wright State University School of Medicine in Ohio, and instructor at the University of Pittsburgh. Born in Sanford, Florida, and raised in West Palm Beach, Dr. Bradshaw earned his associate of arts degree from Palm Beach Community (Jr.) College, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology from Florida Atlantic University, and doctorate in psychobiology from the University of Pittsburgh. He was awarded a Post Doctoral Fellowship at the Laboratory of Neural and Endocrine Regulation at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS • 2001-07 - Professor of Psychology, Metropolitan State University • 1990-95 - Professor of Psychology, Georgia Southern University • 1984-90 - Assoc. Professor of Psychology, Florida Atlantic University • 1981-83 - Asst. Professor of Pharmacology, Florida A&M University • 1978-79 - Instructor of Physiology, Wright State University • 1977 - Instructor of Physiological Physiology, University of Pittsburgh • 1975-76 - Instructor of Physiology, University of Pittsburgh
EDUCATION • 1980 - Doctorate in Psychobiology, University of Pittsburgh • 1973 - Master’s in Experimental Psychology, Florida Atlantic University • 1971 - Bachelor’s in Psychology, Florida Atlantic University
President Bradshaw leads FGCU at a time of significant enrollment and campus growth. Now in its 13th year since opening in 1997, the University’s enrollment has surged to more than 12,000 students from an initial 2,500. The introduction of new academic programs also is on the rise, with currently more than 80 programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s and other advanced graduate degrees. The academic programs are supported by a campus of 70 buildings, as well as more than 1,000 highly qualified faculty and staff. Environmental sustainability and civic engagement are hallmarks of the institution’s mission. President Bradshaw is active in civic, educational, and philanthropic initiatives in FGCU’s Southwest Florida region and beyond. He serves on the Alliance of Educational Leaders Board of Directors as its Chair; Naples Botanical Gardens Board of Directors; Lee County Education Foundation; Searching for Solutions, Inc. Board of Directors; Campus Compact’s national Board of Directors, and American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Board of Directors. Bradshaw is widely published in professional periodicals and journals. His contributions include published articles in USA Today, Florida Neuroendocrine Society and Science 194. In the research arena, Bradshaw has been granted more than one million dollars for academic study in several areas including math, science, computers and technology education; microbiology for health education; and neuroscience. He has been honored with several professional awards including the Spurgeon Award for career excellence, exceptional community service, and serving as role models for young people. His recent awards include the Florida Campus Compact Founder’s Award, and as a 2009 Man of the Year by Gulfshore Life. President Bradshaw and his wife, Jo Anna, have three adult sons, and reside in Estero, Fla.
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DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
A native of Greenwich, Conn., Kavanagh earned his undergraduate degree from Boston College in 1982 and his postgraduate degree from Notre Dame in 1987. Kavanagh is married to the former Mary Gorenz (Maple Park, Ill.) and the couple has five children: daughters the late Megan and Rose (19), as well as sons Mitchell (18) and twins Jack and Quinn (15).
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Ken Kavanagh, 50, is in his second year as Director of Athletics at Florida Gulf Coast University, having accomplished a great deal in his career to date. Kavanagh, the second full-time athletic director in school history, began his duties at FGCU in June of 2009. Kavanagh, who came to FGCU after 13 years at Bradley University, was appointed to his position on May 7, 2009 by FGCU President Dr. Wilson G. Bradshaw. In his first year overseeing FGCU’s 14 intercollegiate athletic programs, in addition to directing FGCU Athletics through the final stages of the Division I Certification process and NCAA Self Study, Kavanagh watched the Eagles take home their third straight Atlantic Sun regular season title in baseball, while the women’s swimming & diving program captured its second consecutive Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA) championship. Overall, six programs finished in the top three in the A-Sun regular season standings, while baseball and volleyball participated in conference postseason play for the first time ever at the Division I level. Women’s basketball continued to build on its run of success, advancing to the WNIT for the third year in a row and finishing with a 24-7 record, including a perfect 15-0 mark at home.
THE KAVANAGH FILE ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS • 2009-Present - Director of Athletics, FGCU • 1996-2009 - Director of Athletics, Bradley University • 1987-96: Rose to Senior Assoc Athletic Director, BGSU • 1985-87 - Graduate Assistant, University of Notre Dame • 1983-85 - Director of Events and Team Travel, Yale University • 1982-83 - Asst. Manager of Contests and Promotions, Yale University
EDUCATION • 1982 - Bachelor’s in Finance, Boston College • 1987 - Master’s in Marketing and Human Resources, Notre Dame
FGCU student-athletes also excelled in the classroom, as the 250 student-athletes achieved a record 3.17 cumulative GPA for the year led by 10 teams with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Eagle student-athletes and staff also excelled in the area of community service, contributing over 3500 collective hours in 2009-10, as part of enhanced efforts within the department’s NCAA Life Skills initiatives. One of the founders of the I-AAA Athletic Directors’ Association (D1-AAA ADA) in 200001, Kavanagh is currently the First Vice-President for the organization after serving as the Third Vice-President in 2009-10. The D1-AAA ADA is comprised of the 100 non-football playing Division I member institutions and nine related conferences. The final year in Kavanagh’s first decade on Bradley’s “Hilltop” will go down as one of the greatest all-around years in BU Athletics history. During the 2005-06 season, a schoolrecord three teams earned NCAA Tournament invitations, beginning with the third at-large selection for the soccer program in the fall and continuing with the men’s basketball team’s historic run to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in March that included victories over nationally-ranked Kansas and Pitt. In addition, the women’s golf team won its fourth Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) championship in eight years to gain its third trip to the NCAA Regionals. In 2007-08, Men’s Soccer reached a milestone “Elite Eight” appearance and men’s basketball also achieved a runner-up finish in the 2008 initial College Basketball Invitational (CIT). During Kavanagh’s tenure at Bradley, the Braves accumulated 31 Academic All-America or Scholar All-America awards. BU also achieved new single-game, regular season and attendance marks in men’s and women’s basketball, men’s soccer, and volleyball under his direction, as well as record revenue streams from external sources. Kavanagh served a four-year term on the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Committee, a panel that he chaired in 2007. This body is responsible for selecting the 48 teams that compete in the NCAA Tournament and oversees the administration of the event. A current member of the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament Committee, he is also the administrative liaison for men’s soccer. He previously served two terms as the Vice President of the Missouri Valley Conference joint committee and was also a member of the MVC’s Executive and Media/Marketing Committees. He also chaired the MVC’s Championship and Officiating Committees and was a member of the MVC’s Gender Equity, Sportsmanship and Conference Relations Committees. In recognition of his accomplishments at Bradley and as a leader in college athletics, Kavanagh was named the Central Region Division I AstroTurf Athletic Director of the Year during the 2008 National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) convention in Dallas. Kavanagh went to Bradley from Bowling Green State University, where he steadily moved up the administrative ranks in nine years. After starting as an assistant athletic director in 1987, Kavanagh left BGSU in 1996 as the senior associate athletic director. In his final position with the Falcons, Kavanagh was the administrator for football, men’s basketball and hockey while also acting as event manager. Responsible for facility management, he also supervised the staffs for sports medicine, equipment and strength and conditioning. Kavanagh also served as the chief liaison for the financial affairs area. Kavanagh began his administrative career by working in the athletic department at Yale University from 1982 to 1985, then worked as a graduate assistant in the athletic department at the University of Notre Dame from 1985 to 1987 before joining Bowling Green.
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STAFF DIRECTORY
Jamie Cavileer Assistant Business Mgr.
Randy Popple Strength & Conditioning Coordinator
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Athletic Academic Coordinator
Matt Fairchild Asst. Director of Facilities
Dave Tollett Baseball
Bob Butehorn Men’s Soccer
Jessica Rouse
Matt Collver Director of Ticket Operations
Dave Balza Men’s Basketball
Jim Blankenship Women’s Soccer
TBA Director of Compliance
Will Pitt Director of Operations/Facilities
Karl Smesko Women’s Basketball
Dave Deiros Softball
Patrick Pierson Director of Sports Information
Tom Vida Athletic Field Superintendent
Cassandra Harbin Men’s & Women’s Cross Country
Neal Studd Swimming & Diving
Michael Hill II Asst. Sports Information Director
Kathryn Smith Administrative Asst.
Brent Jensen Men’s Golf
J. Webb Horton Men’s Tennis
Denise DaSilveira Director of Corporate Sales/Marketing
PatriciaBlankenship Administrative Asst.
Meghan Spero Women’s Golf
Jennifer Gabou Women’s Tennis
Dave Nichols Volleyball
FGCU Athletics Department Mission Statement In keeping with the University’s mission, commitment and goals, the Intercollegiate Athletics Program is designed and maintained to accomodate fully and effectively the holistic needs and interests of student-athletes in their quest for excellence in the arena of highly competitive sport while working toward the achievement of an undergraduate degree. Furthermore, the program is designed and maintained to be: educationally based, ethically sound, fiscally responsible, gender equitable and imbued with the values of sportsmanship and fair play. By fostering a sense of pride and goodwill within the student body, faculty, alumni and community, the athletic department endeavors to contribute to the highly respected image of Florida Gulf Coast University.
Ken Kavanagh Director of Athletics
Kathy Peterson Associate AD SWA
Stanley Perchan Sr. Associate AD External Affairs
Colleen Sorem Assistant AD Business Ops
Billy Blood Assistant AD Facilities
Michael Estes Assistant AD Head Athletic Trainer
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FGCU Traditions
EAGLE HISTORY School Colors FGCU’s Founding President Roy McTarnaghan selected emerald green and cobalt blue as symbols of the earth and water, in keeping with FGCU’s environmental mission.
Why Eagles The Eagle was adopted as the official symbol to reflect FGCU’s mission and purpose. The Eagle serves to identify not only the physical environment of Southwest Florida, but also the University’s relationship with it. The Eagle embodies the characteristics of freedom, strength, spirit, intelligence, grace and the pursuit of excellence. It is master of its environment but also an integral part of it, as it survives and prospers only in balance with the environment.
Fight Song
“Follow the Eagle” (written by: George Krumenacker) Follow the Eagle, Follow the Eagle Soaring through the skies so blue. Fight! Fight! Fight! With integrity and might, Follow the Green and Blue, GO EAGLES! Follow the Eagle, Follow the Eagle, Lead us on to Victory! Strive for the goal; Give heart and soul, Fly on F-G-C-U!
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The Logo Florida Gulf Coast University’s official athletics logo was designed by Kelly McCarthy, who was employed by FGCU and worked in Community Relations and Marketing.
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SPORTS MEDICINE
The goal of the FGCU sports medicine-athletic training staff is to provide the student-athletes, participating in intercollegiate athletics at FGCU, the highest standard of medical care possible. This care is provided both on the field and in the athletic training facilities. The health of every student-athlete at Florida Gulf Coast University is the primary concern of the FGCU Sports Medicine-Athletic Training staff, a group that covers every facet of comprehensive healthcare. From emergency medical care through the functional return to play, the Sports Medicine-Athletic Training staff serves the many needs of the FGCU student-athletes. The staff is constantly updating knowledge on the latest in sports medicine and athletic training techniques through seminars and clinics. The Athletic Training Staff consists of National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATA) certified and Florida state-licensed practitioners in cooperation with orthopedic, podiatric and internal medicine physicians. Under the guidance of Director of Sports Medicine Michael Estes, MS, ATC, LAT, and Head Team Physician Dr. James Guerra, the FGCU sports medicine-athletic training staff offers the most comprehensive health care with a special emphasis placed on injury prevention (Prehab) methods. The sports medicine-athletic training facilities offer daily services and care for all FGCU intercollegiate athletes. FGCU student-athletes receive highly specialized medical care when required from orthopedist and head team physician Dr. James Guerra. Aside from the team physicians, FGCU student-athletes have priority access to all services of the NCH Healthcare System and other consulting specialty physicians. They provide a comprehensive team approach in the delivery of health care service to FGCU student-athletes. Located on the first floor of Alico Arena, the spacious main sports medicine-athletic training facility offers the finest equipment available for the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Located in this facility are a hydrotherapy area, treatment/rehabilitation area, functional rehabilitation area, private physician exam room, and a taping/first aid area. The opening of the second Athletic Training facility occured in Jan. 2008 within the FGCU Outdoor Sports Complex. Located in this facility is a taping/first aid area, treatment/rehabilitation area, hydotheraphy area, as well as a private office/physician exam area, along with the Sports Medicine staff. Together these two facilities provide FGCU student-athletes with the finest in comprehensive health care while competing at 58 FGCU.
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FGCU provides all students and student-athletes with state of the art strength and conditioning equipment. Alico Arena’s workout facilities include free weights and machines, an array of treadmills and elliptical bikes, an aerobics room, and a power lifting room. FGCU’s weight room is open to all students and faculty, free of charge, seven days a week. The Strength and Conditioning staff prepare all workouts and conditioning schedules for FGCU’s student-athletes.
STRENGTH& CONDITIONING
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ATHLETIC FACILITIES FGCU’s facilities befit the school’s new status as a Division I contender
Outdoor Sports Complex
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Swanson Stadium
Softball Complex
Soccer Complex
Athletic Campus
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Lee County/FGCU Aquatics Center Opened in January 2004, the Lee County/FGCU Aquatics Center has two comfortably heated, outdoor pools, shower facilities, lockers and an assortment of aquatic training and exercise equipment. With certified lifeguards on duty, it is a fun, friendly, safe environment for all. Designed for practices, meets, and lap swimming, our 50-meter Olympic-sized pool hosts a variety of competition events. The 25-yard recreational pool has four diving boards, a diving well and accommodates water sports, swim lessons and other programs. The public facility is open year-round to everyone and offers affordable memberships for the whole family.
Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association Women’s S&D Schools Campbell (A-Sun) College of Charleston (SoCon) Davidson (SoCon) Florida A&M (MEAC) FGCU (A-Sun) Gardner-Webb (Big South) Georgia Southern (SoCon) Howard (MEAC) Liberty (Big South) North Carolina A&T (MEAC) UNF (A-Sun) Radford (Big South) VMI (Big South)
Men’s S&D Schools College of Charleston (SoCon) Davidson (SoCon) Florida A&M (MEAC) Gardner-Webb (Big South) Howard (MEAC) VMI (Big South)
The Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA) is a Divison I men’s and women’s swimming conference comprised of 12 members from the following regional conferences:
Know the Rules
COMPLIANCE Some FAQs when dealing with Student-Athletes What Is Compliance? At Florida Gulf Coast University, the Office of Compliance works within the department of athletics and the University to ensure FGCU’s compliance with all applicable NCAA, Atlantic Sun, and institutional rules. In doing so, the compliance office is charged with the following tasks:
• Educating administrators, coaches, staff, prospective student- athletes, current student-athletes and boosters about NCAA, Atlantic Sun, and institutional rules; • Developing monitoring systems to ensure compliance with NCAA, Atlantic Sun, and institutional rules (e.g., recruiting, academic eligibility, financial aid, awards and benefits, amateurism and agents). • Investigating and reporting violations of NCAA, Atlantic Sun, and institutional rules.
Are You A Booster? You are a booster if you are or ever have:
• Been a member of a booster organization that supports FGCU athletics; • Made any financial contributions to the athletics department; • Been involved in promoting FGCU’s athletics program; • Been a season ticket holder; or • Provided benefits to enrolled student-athletes or their relatives or friends.
WHAT ARE EXTRA BENEFITS? An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an FGCU employee or booster to provide a prospect, student-athlete, or their relatives or friends a benefit not expressly authorized by the NCAA. Examples of impermissible benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Gifts of cash, clothing, equipment or any other tangible item; • A special discount, payment arrangement or credit on any purchase or service; • Loan of money or cosigning of loans; • A vehicle, use of a vehicle, or any transportation expenses; • Free or reduced-cost services, purchases or rentals; • Entertainment on- or off-campus; or • Free or reduced-cost rent or housing.
You can become a booster if you provide benefits to prospects, student-athletes, their relatives or friends and if any of the following statements are true:
• The relationship between the athlete (or parents of the athlete) and the individual providing the benefits developed as a result of the athlete’s participation in athletics or their reputation as an athlete; • The relationship began only after the athlete became a prospect; • The relationship began only after the athlete had achieved notoriety due to his or her athletic ability or reputation; • The pattern of benefits increased after the athlete attained notoriety as a talented athlete.
Once A Booster Always A Booster. Once an individual is identified as a booster, the person retains that identity FOREVER! This is true even if the individual no longer contributes to, or is no longer involved with FGCU’s athletics program.
Who Is A Prospective Student-Athlete? A prospective student-athlete (prospect) is a student who has started classes for the ninth grade. Student-athletes enrolled in preparatory schools and two-year colleges are also considered prospects. An individual remains a prospect even after he/she signs a National Letter of Intent.
Questions? The information on this page is a brief overview of compliance and rules pertaining to boosters and their interactions with prospective student-athletes. If you have any questions about any NCAA, Atlantic Sun or institutional rules, please contact the Office of Compliance at (239) 590-7573. For more information on compliance and boosters, please visit the Office of Compliance’s website at www.fgcuathletics.com/athletics/compliance/.
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WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES? FGCU is responsible for the actions of its boosters. If a booster provides an impermissible benefit to a prospect, student-athlete, their relatives or friends, FGCU may be subject to penalties from the NCAA and Atlantic Sun Conference. When a violation occurs, regardless of intention, it can:
• Jeopardize the eligibility of prospective and current student-athletes; • Result in the FGCU athletics program being penalized by the NCAA and/or Atlantic Sun Conference; and • Cause you to lose benefits or privileges associated with the athletics department (i.e., booster club membership, ticket privileges).
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Student-Athlete Affairs
STUDENT-ATHLETE AFFAIRS
The numerous challenges that today’s college student-athlete’s face, both on and off the playing field, are unparalleled in the history of higher education. Unfortunately, many students are not well prepared to face these challenges. To prepare student-athletes for the demands of college life and beyond, the NCAA has developed the Student-Athlete Affairs program. Five programming “commitment” areas viewed as critical to personal growth are part of FGCU’s model. The are: • Academic Excellence • Personal Development • Career Development • Athletic Excellence • Community Service
Committment to Academic Excellence
Committment to Athletic Excellence
The purpose of this area is to support the academic progress of the student-athlete toward intellectual development and graduation. Services provided within this component include tutoring, academic counseling and advising, orientation classes (sport and exercise physiology), and structured study sessions.
The purpose of this area is to offer athletic programs that are broadbased, equitable, and dedicated to the well-being of the studentathlete. The FGCU Student-Athlete Affairs program supports and encourages a broad program of sports on the collegiate level, as well as acts as a resource for the coaching and support staff of the athletic programs.
Committment to Personal Development
Committment to Service
The purpose of this area is to support the development of a wellbalanced lifestyle for student-athletes, encouraging emotional wellbeing, personal growth and decision making skills. Student-Athlete Affairs services provided within this component include personal counseling, health presentations, improving communication skills, and presentations on social development and fiscal responsibility.
The purpose of this component is to engage interested studentathletes in service to his or her campus and surrounding communities. Activities for sudent-athletes within this component include peer education, volunteering at community events and mentoring local children.
Committment to Career Development The purpose of this area is to encourage the student-athlete to develop and pursue career and life goals in a timely manner. The Student-Athlete Affairs program fulfills this purpose by offering career development presentations and by working in conjunction with the FGCU Career Services Center on identifying and individual’s interests, career goals, resumes, and job search process.
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