ALL-TIME AWARDS & HONORS ALL-TIME TEAM AWARDS NITTANY LION AWARD
Established by former letterman Mike Snyder, the award is presented to the team member whose perseverance in practice and effort in competition have led to the greatest overall improvement in performance during a season or over a period of years. Dan Kiely 1985: 1986: Dave McConnell & Rod Meeker 1987: Bert Marlin & James Wolfle Mike Replogle 1988: 1989: Phil Meyer, Brad Semle & Mike Westwood 1990: Jeff Eagles Thad Davis & Steve Zamborsky 1991: Andy Archer 1993: 1994: Gene Lupinski Chip Berry 1995: 1996: Chip Berry John Hyneman 1997: 1998: Robert Balazs Gavin Carscallen 1999: 2000: Mike Laskowski Joe Peresan 2001: 2002: Brent Creager 2003: Conor MacDonald 2004: Dustin Thompson 2005: Chris Ippoliti 2006: Kyle Miranda 2007: Rob Felty & Trey Rabinek 2008: Patrick Schirk 2009: Mitch Scherer 2010: Dan Fimbianti & Scott Marino
WEINSTEIN COACHES AWARD
The Weinstein Coaches Award is named in honor of Jerome (Jerry) Weinstein, Class of 1936 and a member of Penn State’s first swimming team. His love for the sport touched every aspect of the Penn State aquatic program. A man of integrity, honesty, conviction and impeccable character, he influenced the lives of many people. The award serves as a lasting tribute to him for all the good things he brought to Penn State swimming. It is presented to the team member who not only is the hardest worker, but is sure to give 100 percent to his teammates emotionally and physically through the joyous times and the struggles. Weinstein was a World War II veteran and a former executive editor of the Centre Daily Times 1990: 1991: 1992: 1993: 1994: 1995: 1997: 1998: 1999: 2000: 2001: 2002: 2003: 2004: 2005: 2006: 2007: 2009: 2010:
Drew Van Winkle Lucas Shelly Lucas Shelly Adam Carroll & Lucas Shelly Lucas Shelly Chris Glenn Steve Medei Drew Jackson Steve Medei Kevin Smith Joe Peresan & Steve Hodgins Bob Molettiere Eugene Botes & Erik Gordon Daryl Northrop Richard Kornacki Dan Kaiserian Alan Erdley Vincent Reydams John Austin
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LOU MACNEIL AWARD
Presented to the swimmer or swimmers for consistently outstanding performances contributing the most to the team’s success. The award is named in honor of Lou MacNeil, head coach of the men’s swimming and diving team at Penn State for 18 years. Before retiring in 1984, MacNeil also served as director of aquatics and was an assistant professor of physical education. In 1982, MacNeil received the Distinguished Coach Award from the College Swimming Coaches Association of America. 1968: William Moser Michael Weber 1969: John Oleyar 1970: 1971: Gus Achey 1972: John Piatt John Piatt 1973: James Shoemaker 1974: 1975: Will Metzger 1976: Lance Duffy Steve Rode 1977: 1978: Doug King 1979: Doug King 1980: Ed Bahan & Brian Muller 1981: Ed Bahan & Mike Snyder Barry Marlin 1982: 1983: Jay Mahoney 1984: Barry Marlin 1985: Steve Potsklan 1986: Jay Mahoney & Brian Smith 1987: Dave Rafferty 1988: Drew Van Winkle 1989: Brian Wentzel 1990: Nick Boyce 1991: Adam Carroll 1993: Adam Carroll 1994: MacGregor Fraser 1996: Chip Berry 1997: Brian Palme 1998: Greg Stacey 1999: Holden Comeau & Brian Hostetler 2000: Holden Comeau & John Retrum 2001: Eugene Botes, John Retrum, Bob Molettiere & Martin Scheirhorn 2002: Bob Molettiere 2003: Matt Haupt 2004: Todd Minnier 2005: Shawn McLin 2006: David Kraft 2007: Patrick Schirk 2008: Patrick Schirk 2009: Tim Williams 2010: Brian Alden
R. LUCAS SHELLY AWARD
In honor of former Penn State swimmer Lucas Shelly (class of 1994). Awarded to the returning team member who demonstrates the strongest and most consistent work ethic during spring and summer training. 1997: Holden Comeau & Paul Monyok 1998: Kevin Smith 1999: Shaun Anderson 2000: Chris Alderman, Paul Monyok Rob Balazs, Chris Bagley, Gavin Carscallen, Matt Teeter, Holden Comeau, John Retrum, Steve Hodgins, Kevin Smith, & Mike Laskowski 2001: Chris Alderman, Joe Peresan, & John Retrum
ROBERT E. GALBRAITH DIVING AWARD
In honor of former Penn State swimmer Lucas Shelly (class of 1994). Awarded to the returning team member who demonstrates the strongest and most consistent work ethic during spring and summer training. 1968: 1969: 1970: 1971: 1972: 1973: 1974: 1975: 1976: 1977: 1978: 1979: 1980: 1981: 1982: 1983: 1984: 1985: 1990: 1991: 1992: 1993: 1994: 1995: 1996: 1997: 1998: 1999: 2000: 2001: 2002: 2003: 2004: 2005: 2006: 2007: 2008: 2009: 2010:
Ronald Manning Steve Miller Jim Livingston Steve Miller Tom Watson John Iskat Richard Maurone Jim Rightley Richard Maurone Richard Maurone Craig Brown Craig Brown Joe Greenwell Craig Brown Dale Dmitrzak Dale Dmitrzak Dale Dmitrzak Jim Ebert D.J. Hill Jeff Eagles & Steve Zamborsky Chris Devine Ryan Smith Chris Devine Chris Devine Drew Jackson Drew Jackson Drew Jackson Chris Alderman Chris Alderman Chris Alderman Steve Bohner Marc Gastaldo Adam Pierce Adam Pierce Adam Pierce Mike Alderman Josh Bonner Josh Bonner & Justin Bonner Nick McLain
ROBERT KRIMMEL ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Robert Krimmel Academic Achievement Award Presented to the student-athlete that has attained the highest level of academic excellence through the season. This is based on a minimum of two semesters of class work at Penn State. 2002: 2003: 2004: 2005: 2006: 2007: 2008: 2009: 2010:
Bobby Tucker Bobby Tucker Bobby Tucker Dan Kaiserian Dan Kaiserian Alan Erdley Kevin Rybicki Chris Sullivan Dan Fimbianti
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