2001-02 HURRICANE ROWING 2001-02 Schedule

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FALL October

7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head of the Indian Creek Regatta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Miami Beach, Florida 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head of the Charles Regatta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Boston, Massachusetts November

3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head of the Chattahoochee Regatta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gainesville, Georgia 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fall Freshman Regatta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DeLand, Florida SPRING March

6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boston College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Miami Beach, Florida 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michigan State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Miami Beach, Florida 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The President’s Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tampa, Florida 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Syracuse, North Carolina, Navy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Miami Beach, Florida 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecticut, West Virginia, UCF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Miami Beach, Florida April

6-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Diego Crew Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .San Diego, California 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FIRA State Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tampa, Florida 20-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SIRA Regional Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oak Ridge, Tennessee 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BIG EAST Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Worcester, Massachusetts May

The University of Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 President/Athletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Head Coach Debra Morgan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Women’s Rowing Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Novice Women’s Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Player Biographies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Ron Shane Watersports Center . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Athletic Academic Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Life Skills/Community Relations . . . . . . . . . . 12 Athletic Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Strength and Conditioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 NCAA Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2001 Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Start of a New Millennium/New era . . . . . . . IBC

11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barry University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Miami Beach, Florida 18-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Central Region/Lexus Sprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Women’s Rowing Quick Facts

2001-02 Varsity Women’s Roster Name

Class

Tracy Anzalone So. Trisha Blackwell* So. Ananda Chou* So. Dorothy Clay* Jr. Julie Crane Fr. Deirdre Curran Fr. Bridget Gallagher* So. Sara Grossman So. Yassi Hairinia Fr. Jordanna Heywood* So. Jacqui Julien* So. Margaret Knuth* Jr. Jenny Krawec* So. Bernadette Lack** Sr. Jenny Lee*** Sr. Monika Manios** Sr. Laraine Martin So. Tyler McHugh-Merrill Fr. Elizabeth Miller Fr. Alli Nelson Fr. Russlee Panepinto So. Yennisha Pino So. Sasha Pryborowski So. Jillian Rowe Fr. April Runkle So. Rachel Sander So. Melissa Saunders Fr. Gaby Scovazzo Fr. Caroline Stuart* So. Stephanie Tilley* So. Amanda Turner*** Sr. Marijka VanderPol*** Sr. Meaghan Venezia** Sr. Katherine Weeden*** Sr. * - Varsity letters earned Head Coach: Debra Morgan Assistant Coach Varsity Women/Recruiting: Cinda Ewton Assistant Coach Novice Women: Liz Payer Boatright: Jim Mitchell

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Hometown/Previous School

Key West, Florida/Key West Orlando, Florida/William R. Boone Berkeley, California/Berkeley Merrillville, Indiana/West Side Hamburg, New York/Nardin Academy Pottstown, Pennsylvania/Agnes Irwin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania/The Shipley School Annandale, Virginia/Woodrow T. Wilson Fairfax, Virginia/James W. Robinson Secondary Grimsby, Ontario, Canada/Grimsby Secondary Seattle, Washington/Eastlake Plainfield, Indiana/Plainfield St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada/Sir Winston Churchill Rahway, New Jersey/Rahway Tallahassee, Florida/Leon Haarlem, Holland/Univ. Technology of Delft Grand Haven, Michigan/Grand Haven Alameda, California/Alameda Narberth, Pennsylvania/Harriton Springfield, Virginia/West Springfield Spring Lake, New Jersey/Manasquan Miami, Florida/Sunset Ilion, New York/Mount Markham Winter Park, Florida/Winter Park Valparaiso, Indiana/Knox Syracuse, New York/Christian Brothers Academy Arlington, Virginia/Washington-Lee Alexandria, Virginia/West Potomac Orlando, Florida/Winter Park Jacksonville, Florida/The Bolles School Les Cedres, Quebec, Canada/Tabor Academy Fairhaven, Massachusetts/Tabor Academy Plymouth, Massachusetts/Notre Dame Academy Alezandria, Virginia/The Madeira School

Location: Coral Gables, Florida Enrollment: 13,963 Founded: 1926 President: Dr. Donna E. Shalala Athletic Director: Paul Dee Faculty Representative: Dr. Clyde McCoy Nickname: Hurricanes Mascot: Sebastian the Ibis Colors: Orange, Green and White Conference: BIG EAST Head Coach: Debra Morgan Assistants Coaches: Cinda Ewton - Varsity Women/Recruiting [email protected] Liz Payer - Novice Women [email protected] Jim Mitchell - Boatright [email protected] Women’s Rowing Office Phone: (305) 284-3811 Shane Watersports Center Phone: (305) 861-1295 Sports Media Relations:

Asst. Athletic Director/Communications: Mark Pray Asst. Sports Information Director: Joe Hornstein SID Phone: (305) 284-3244 SID Fax: (305) 284-2807 SID e-mail: [email protected] SID Address: 5821 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Website: www.hurricanesports.com

Credpits: The 2001-02 University of Miami Rowing Guide was written and edited by Joe Hornstein. Cover Design: Jason Matheson Design: Stephanie Shank & Etta Schaller Printing: 2000 Graphics Photography: J.C. Ridley, Jason Matheson, UM University Relations, Miami-Dade County & Department of Tourism.

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The University Founded in 1925 as a “Pan-American University,” the University of Miami is the largest independent teaching and research university in the Southeast. The Coral Gables campus, located 10 miles from Miami in Miami-Dade County, is the site of most of the University’s undergraduate and graduate programs. The University also operates a medical center in downtown Miami, a world-renowned marine and atmospheric science school on Virginia Key in Biscayne Bay, and a biomedical research and development center on its south campus. Meanwhile, the University’s proximity to Latin America and the Caribbean make the institution an ideal educational option for university-age students from those regions. Enrollment: Total enrollment for the 2000-2001 academic year was 13,963 students. Of that number, 8,955 were undergraduate students, 3,246 were graduate students, and 1,762 were professional students. In addition, international freshman applications reached an all-time high of 1,110 that year. Of that total, 580 students or 53 percent were admitted. During the 1999-2000 academic year, the University awarded 1,740 bachelor degrees, 1,082 master degrees, 392 J.D.’s, 156 M.D.’s, 126 Ph.D.’s, and 50 other doctorates. New Freshman Rankings: More than two-thirds of the new freshmen graduated in the top fifth of their high school class. Approximately half graduated in the top 10 percent of their high school class. Racial/Ethnic Distribution: Approximately 29 percent of the total student population at the University are of Hispanic descent.

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International Students: The University continues to attract able students from South Florida, as well as from other parts of the nation and around the world. It was one of the country’s first universities to have an organized international recruitment program. The University of Miami sends representatives worldwide to seek qualified students. These students represent 110 foreign countries, the 50 states, three territories, and the District of Columbia. Honors: Approximately 1,483 students participate in the Honors Program. The University has 54 academic honor societies, including Phi Beta Kappa.

Research For fiscal year 2000, the University of Miami’s research and sponsored program expenditures totaled $193.9 million, while grant and contract revenues totaled $265.4 million. According to the National Science Foundation, the University of Miami was ranked 44th of all universities and 21st among private universities in expenditures of federal funds for research and development. The budget for 2000-2001 was $971 million, with $553.7 million projected for the medical campus. At the end of the fiscal year 2000 the endowment was $465.2 million. Philanthropic dollars to the University were also up at $100.6 million. Development: During fiscal year 2000 contributions reached a record-breaking $100.6 million in gifts, ranking the University 21st among private research universities.

A World-Class Student Body Enrollment at the University of Miami continues to experience tremendous growth. Applications for the freshman class during 2000-2001 reached 13,080—the highest freshman class application figures in the University’s history. The student body also has become more diverse. White, non-Hispanic students account for 60 percent of the incoming freshman class in 2000-2001, Hispanics accounted for 24 percent, and African-Americans for 9 percent, while Asian students accounted for 6 percent. Women accounted for approximately 55 percent of the new freshman class that year, about 55 percent of all undergraduates, and 50 percent of the graduate and professional students. Education outside the traditional classroom is an important part of student life at the University of Miami. The University has 40 programs offered in 21 countries on a full academic year, semester, or summer basis.

The University of Miami Campuses Coral Gables Campus: The Coral Gables campus, with its two colleges and 10 schools, is located on a 260-acre tract in suburban Coral Gables, Florida.

Medical Campus: The University’s medical campus consists of 12.5 acres within the 67-acre University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center complex. Centers of Excellence include Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Diabetes Research Institute, the Lois Pope LIFE Center, the Mailman Center for Child Development, and the Batchelor Children’s Research Institute. The School of Medicine operates two hospitals—the University of Miami Hospital and Clinics and the Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital. The School of Medicine is ranked in the top quarter of the 125 medical schools in terms of research and sponsored programs. Rosenstiel Campus: The Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science is located on a 16-acre waterfront campus on Virginia Key in Biscayne Bay. South Campus: The south campus, located ten miles southwest of Coral Gables, opened in 1986 on a 106-acre site for the purpose of conducting research and development projects. It has since expanded to 136 acres. Accreditation: The University of Miami is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and 20 other professional accrediting agencies.

University Administration Officers: Donna E. Shalala, fifth president in the University’s history; Carlos M. de la Cruz, Sr., chairman, Board of Trustees; Luis Glaser, executive vice president and provost.

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2001-02 HURRICANE ROWING Administration Dr. Donna E. Shalala President onna E. Shalala became the fifth President of the University of Miami on June 1, 2001. President Shalala is an accomplished scholar, teacher, and administrator whose career has been marked by a variety of leadership positions reflecting her interest in young people. She also is a big sports fan! Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, Shalala was influenced by her mother, Edna, a former nationally ranked tennis player. While attending college, she played tennis and still plays a competitive game of doubles. She also enjoys golf, skiing and other outdoor activities. In 1987 President Shalala, a distinguished political scientist, became the first woman chancellor of a Big Ten university, the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She led what was then the nation’s largest public research university, raising more than $400 million for the endowment, and spearheaded a $225 million state-private partnership program to renovate and add to the university’s research facilities. In 1992 Business Week magazine named her one of the top five managers in higher education. President Shalala’s success at Wisconsin was reflected in athletics as well. She hired a new football coach, recruiting

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Barry Alvarez from Notre Dame. Four years later, Wisconsin won the Big Ten football championship and represented its conference in the Rose Bowl for the first time in 30 years. President Shalala served on the first Knight Commission, a committee to review college athletics, and has served on the board of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Foundation. In 1992 Shalala was named U.S. Secretary for Health and Human Services (HHS) and served for eight years, becoming the nation’s longest-serving HHS Secretary. She was an active member of the Washington, D.C., community, participating in events to benefit the arts including serving as a member of the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees. In 1999 she spearheaded the United Way campaign for federal employees that raised a record $44 million for local and national charities. Last year she led the official U.S. delegation to the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia. At the end of her tenure as HHS Secretary, The Washington Post described her as “one of the most successful government managers of modern times.” As president of the University of Miami, President Shalala presides over one of the most successful college athletic programs in the country. The Hurricanes football program consistently ranks in the top of the polls. Last spring the baseball team won its fourth College World Series. And, in 2002 the men and women’s basketball team will play in a new, on-campus facility, the Ryder Center. Other Hurricane sports—from golf to tennis—have also earned national recognition. For a sports fan like President Shalala, there is no better place to call home than the University of Miami.

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

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Paul Dee Athletic Director Dee has served as Director of since June of 1993. Prior Pto hisaulAthletics appointment, Dee had served the University as its Vice President and General Counsel beginning in 1981. Dee has been committed to the improvement of the athletic program and its resources throughout his term. During his tenure Dee has: hired over half of the head coaches currently on staff; completed major facilities improvements including the construction of new football fields at Greentree Field, construction of Cobb Stadium, the renovation of the football locker and equipment rooms, the renovation of the training room, the construction of the women’s basketball offices, the construction of the academic study hall facility, the construction of the weight training facility, football team meeting rooms and locker rooms for track, soccer and volleyball. Further, Dee has worked toward the achievement of gender equity and compliance with Title IX, and with the help of many of you, the construction of the Ryder Center. In his first eight years as athletic director, Dee has been active in the NCAA and the BIG EAST Conference. Presently, he is a member of the Executive Committee of the Conference, serves as chair of the BIG EAST Football Conference, and has been appointed to the NCAA Committee on Infractions. Dee believes intensifying fund raising efforts and developing stronger interest in women’s sports are vital to ensuring the future success of the Hurricane program. Before joining the University, Dee was with the Miami law firm of Mershon, Sawyer, Johnston, Dunwoody & Cole and was a law clerk for Chief U.S. District Judge Charles Fulton in Miami. He received his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Florida in 1970 and his master’s of education and juris doctor degrees with honors from the University of Miami in 1973 and 1977, respectively. Dee was Athletic Director at Glades Central High School in Belle Glade, Florida from 1971-74. Dee was raised in West Palm Beach. His wife of 28 years, Elizabeth, passed away in March of 1999 after a two-year battle with cancer. Dee has a son, Terrance, who is now practicing law in a Miami firm.

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2001-02 HURRICANE ROWING Head Coach Debra Morgan Debra Morgan Head Coach

ith the start of the 2001 fall racing season so starts a new era in the University of Miami women’s rowing program. New head W coach Debra Morgan steps in after serving as Director of Rowing at the University of California at Santa Barbara since 1997. University of Miami athletic director Paul Dee announced her hiring on August 7th and Morgan immediately began the challenge of being the program’s second all-time coach. Following the 200001 season, program founder and 15-year head coach Joe O’Connor announced his retirement. “The University of Miami is extremely pleased to have been able to attract Debra Morgan from the University of California at Santa Barbara as its head rowing coach,” said Dee. “Ms. Morgan was selected from a group of outstanding candidates. We look forward to her joining the program and taking the leadership of this fine team.” “The UM program has had a long history of success the last 15 years under Coach (Joe) O’Connor,” added Morgan. “He did a tremendous job of building a national caliber rowing program at Miami. I am excited to be continuing this tradition as well as starting a new era of UM crew.” At UCSB, Morgan coached the women’s varsity squad as well as handled the administration of both the men and women’s programs. Among Morgan’s duties with the Gauchos were on and off campus recruitment, alumni relations and event management. Prior to joining UCSB, Morgan served as Assistant Women’s Coach at Kansas State for the 1996-97 academic year. She had the responsibility of directing the Wildcats’ novice program and as the varsity program’s recruiting coordinator. From 1993-96, Morgan was the Head Women’s Coach at the University of California, Irvine, where her women won a Bronze Medal at the Pac-10 Championships in the novice eight. While at Cal-Irvine, Morgan also served as Assistant Manager of the Student-Athlete Academic Services Program. She also coached the junior women’s quad at the Newport Aquatic Center to a state championship in 1996. Morgan was an accomplished rower while an undergraduate at the University of Southern California from 1987-92. At USC, Morgan was selected to the Pac-10 All-Conference team, won the Cal Cup at the San Diego Crew Classic and placed 5th in the women’s four at the Collegiate National Championships. Following her graduation, Morgan was invited to the United States National Team Development Camp where she placed second in the quad at the World University Games trials and fourth in both the four and the quad at the U.S. National Championships. Later in 1993, Morgan won the women’s open eight at the San Diego Crew Classic and the Head of the Charles in the women’s four. She was then chosen to attend the U.S. National Team Selection Camp in Seattle, WA. In 1995, Morgan won first place in the women’s singles at the U.S. Olympic Festival.

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2001-02 HURRICANE ROWING Rowing Staff Cinda Ewton

James Mitchell

Varsity Women/ Recruiting Coordinator

Boatright

long with first-year head coach Debra Morgan, the University of Miami women’s rowing welcomes the addition of Cinda Ewton as an assistant coach for the varsity women, as well as the program’s recruiting coordinator. Ewton is a USRowing Level II certified coach and has nine years of rowing experience, including seven years of collegiate racing while studying at the University of Virginia, Duke University and abroad at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. She most recently competed for three years at the University of Virginia while completing her master’s degree in Marine Affairs. Ewton comes to Miami after spending the past year and half as the sculling coordinator and rowing coach at the Rivanna Rowing Club in Charlottesville, VA. She also served as a student assistant for the University of Virginia women’s rowing program. In addition, Ewton spent just over a year as a stewardship assistant for The Nature Conservancy, working with policies and legal matters regarding Virginia’s shoreline. “We are very fortunate to have Cinda on our staff,” said Morgan. “Her experience as a rower at the collegiate and national level will help us in achieving our goals at the University of Miami.” Following her undergraduate career at Duke, Ewton spent the following eight months in Durham, NC, as the novice women’s coach. Her first eight claimed the 1996 ACC title and placed in the finals at the national Dad Vail Regatta. Ewton double-majored at Duke where she earned bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Science and Policy and Biology in 1995. She spent 1994 studying abroad at New South Wales. Among the accolades she has achieved as a rower was the 1994 Australian University Champion in the women’s eight and a selection to the United States Development Camp in 1995, earning a Bronze Medal at the 1995 U.S. Olympic Festival. In the summer of 1998, Ewton ventured to Lithuania, where she placed fifth in the FISA International Amber Oars Regatta. Two months later, she aided her women’s senior eight to victory at the 1998 Royal Canadian Henley. Perennially on the ACC Academic Honor Roll during her tenure at the University of Virginia, Ewton was an integral part of Virginia’s rise to national prominence in NCAA women’s rowing. She assisted the Virginia Cavaliers’ first varsity eight that earned a Silver Medal at the 1999 NCAA Rowing Championships. Her team tied for first with Brown University in overall team points. The NCAA team title was given to Brown, while Virginia was awarded the honor as second place team. In 1998, Ewton was a member of the Cavalier’s National Champion second varsity eight, while Virginia placed third as a team. In 1997, she assisted the second varsity eight to a Bronze Medal at the inaugural NCAA Rowing Championships, while the team came in fourth. Other notable finishes during her Virginia rowing career was a fourth place finish at the 1998 Head of the Charles in the Championship Eights event, losing only to Denmark, Canada and the United States. She also won the 1997 Princeton Chase in the open women’s fours and eights events. A three-time winner of the women’s double at the Head of the Ohio, Ewton also captured the victory in the single in 1999. In 2001, Ewton finished third in the Championship Women’s Single at the Royal Canadian Henley and 12th in the Championship Women’s Single at the Head of the Charles.

“Jim” Mitchell enters his fourth season with the University of Miami rowing program. Mitchell serves as the program’s boaJtright,ames as well as head coach for the men’s club program.

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Among Mitchell’s duties as boatright is the operation of the school’s Ron Shane Watersports Center on Indian Creek in Miami Beach. Mitchell came to Miami after serving as Head Rowing Coach for the Atlanta Junior Rowing Association (AJRA) in Atlanta, GA. During his tenure with the AJRA, Mitchell supervised up to 80 high school rowers in a year long training and racing program, as well as handling various administrative tasks. Mitchell received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga in 1992 and later earned a master’s degree in Special Education from Georgia State. While an undergraduate, Mitchell was a member of the UTC varsity Rowing and Wrestling teams. Among his collegiate accolades was competing at the Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association championship, Dad Vail regatta and Royal Canadian Henley regatta. Mitchell and his wife, Julie, have been married for five years and reside on Miami Beach.

Support Staff

Connie Nickel Assistant Athletic Director & Senior Women’s Admin.

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Joe Hornstein Assistant Sports Information Director

Alex DeGracia Assistant Director of Events

Ralph Noguera Equipment Manager

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2001-02 HURRICANE ROWING Novice Women’s Rowing Program University of Miami novice women’s rowing program is of college students who have never rowed before Talonghecomposed with non-recruited high school rowers. The goal of Miami’s novice program is to develop each student into a varsity athlete by the end of their first year rowing. Those who are in the novice program have the opportunity to become part of a rowing program rich in tradition while attending an educational institution with an outstanding reputation for higher learning. “I had always been interested in the sport of rowing, enjoyed physical fitness. What better way to work out than on Miami Beach,” said current novice rower Michelle OwensWolcott. “Besides, it is a fun sport. I have found that rowing has become the most relaxing part of the day for me.” The 2001-2 season will be an exciting one. The program has a new coaching staff and brand new racing shells. This year’s novice class is fired up and ready to go. “We have a great group of women,” said Novice Rowing Coach Liz Payer, a former letterwinner on the Hurricanes’ varsity squad. “They are fit and motivated. This season will definitely be successful.” “I am looking forward to the competitive season, as well as improving myself as an athlete and rower,” said Owens-Wolcott. “The spring is where it all comes together and we are able to see just what we have been working so hard for.”

Liz Payer Assistant CoachNovice Women Women’s Rowing

lso entering her first year as a assistant coach with the AUniversity of Miami is Elizabeth Payer, who was a four-year letterwinner for the Hurricanes from 1997-2000. In her final season with Miami, Payer served as cocaptain of the varsity women. Payer will handle the program’s novice women, assisting with the on-campus recruiting and coaching. “Liz brings a lot of enthusiasm to the sport of rowing,” added Morgan. “Her energy and interest in rowing are crucial in spreading the word around on campus and developing a top novice program.”

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Originally from Jacksonville, FL, Payer came to Miami as one of the state’s top rowers from Stanton College Prep. She finished her high school career at West Potomac HS, in Alexandria, VA, as her team’s MVP, as well as a Washington Post All-Met selection. At Miami, Payer, who earned her bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, was a familiar face in the varsity eight rowing in nearly every seat. Along with being a very effective rower whether in the stern or bow, Payer was able to row from either side with positive result. Her crews at Miami were consistently the top finishers at the Florida and Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association regattas, claiming back-to-back first-place titles in 1998 and 1999. Additionally, she assisted the varsity eight to its top two finishes at the Head of the Charles Regatta in 1999 (13th) and 1998 (15th).

2001-02 Novice Women Name Andrea Acosta Kelly Albertson Angela Ascencio Lisa Beezer Cory Bell Harlee Bustamante Alison Butrico Melissa Caulfield Meredith Crocker Camille Currey Brandie Feuer Menna Haider Maureen Haley Shannon Keating May Lauron Sarah Leu Heather Levine Dana Litt Joelyn Manula Ericka Miller Michelle Owens-Wolcott Amelia Putnam Julia Radic Mary Radlinski Arielle Romine Jessica Serrano Charlotte Southern Jessica Staats Allison Williston Jennifer Yudiskas Skylar Zwick

Hometown Niceville, Florida Plainfield, Indiana Boca Raton, Florida Ashburn, Virginia Dunkirk, Maryland Miami, Florida South Plainfield, New Jersey Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Fremont, California Margate, Florida North Palm Beach, Florida Palm Harbor, Florida Severna Park, Maryland Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Jacksonville, Florida Belle Mead, New Jersey Weston, Florida Englewood, Colorado Pottstown, Pennsylvania West Union, Iowa Foutain Hills, Arizona Ft. Pierce, Florida Saar, Bahrain Monroe, Connecticut Kennet Square, Pennsylvania Miami, Florida Sarasota, Florida Belle Mead, New Jersey North Brunswick, New Jersey Nashville, Tennessee Sarasota, Florida

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2001-02 HURRICANE ROWING Hurricanes Tracy Anzalone

Julie Crane

Yassi Haririnia

Sophomore, 5-6 Key West, Florida (Key West)

Freshman, 5-9 Hamburg, New York (Nardin Academy)

Freshman, 5-6 Fairfax, Virginia (James W. Robinson)

At Miami: Began rowing as a freshman with the novice crew in 2000-01. Personal: Full name is Tracy Amber Anzalone…born February 26, 1982…daughter of Fanancy and Debra Anzalone…has one sister, Tiffany (21)…also resides in Naples, Italy…parents are members of the United States Navy… majoring in Biology/Exercise Physiology…member of the National Honor Society.

Trisha Blackwell Sophomore, 5-11 Orlando, Florida (William R. Boone)

At Miami: Lettered with the varsity as a freshman in 2000-01…won the state championship with the JV eight and with the JV four “B” entry at the 2001 FIRA. William R. Boone High School: Coached by Matthew Schlichenmaier…rowed two years with the varsity…assisted the four and eight to a berth in the state championship regatta as a senior…placed fourth at the high school national regatta as a junior…won the eights and fours with the novice at the 1998 state championship regatta. Personal: Full name is Trisha Anne Blackwell…born June 22, 1982…daughter of Ellen and Albert Blackwell…has one sister, Jennifer (23) and one brother, Bradley (17)…majoring in Education.

Ananda Chou Sophomore, 5-10 Berkeley, California (Berkeley)

Nardin Academy: Coached by John Cartus…rowed in the four her junior and senior seasons and in the eight during her

James W. Robinson Secondary School: Coached by Stefan Koch…was an Honorable Mention USRowing Scholastic Honor Roll sophomore year. student…rowed all four years…served as Co-Captain as a junior Personal: Full name is Julianne Mary Crane…born April 9, and senior…honored with the Robinson Booster Club Award for 1983…daughter of John and Mary Crane…has two brothers, Jim women’s crew…was a scholar-athlete award winner all four (23) and Charlie (21)…majoring Architectural Engineering. years…placed third at the Virginia state championship in 2001 with the eights, the first boat from her school to medal at the Deirdre Curran event. Personal: Full name is Yassamin Haririnia…born May 23, Freshman, 5-10 1983…daughter of Hossein and Debra Haririnia…has two sisPottstown, Pennsylvania ters, Nazanin (12) and Shirin (8)…member of the National (Agnes Irwin) Honor Society…enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences. Agnes Irwin School: Coached by Leisel Hud…rowed all four years…also participatJordanna Heywood ed in varsity basketball, where she was AllSophomore, 5-6 Main Line in 2000-01…in 2000, won races at the Upper Merrion Grimsby, Ontario, Canada Invitational, New Jersey Scholastic Rowing Championship and (Grimsby Secondary) Head of the Schuykill. Personal: Full name is Deirdre Elizabeth Curran…born April 2, At Miami: Lettered with the varsity as a 1983…daughter of Ed and Laurie Curran…majoring in English. freshman in 2000-01…rowed primarily in the second eight…was in the second varsity Bridget Gallagher eight entry that won the state title at the 2001 FIRA. Grimsby Secondary School: Coached by Paul Beedling…saw Sophomore, 5-11 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania action with the varsity fours and eights…named Rower of the Year as a senior. (The Shipley School) Personal: Full name is Jordanna Marie Heywood…born May 16, At Miami: Lettered with the varsity as a freshman in 2000-01…rowed in the varsity 1981…daughter of Ann Marie and Jim Heywood…has two siseight and four…finished first at the Head of ters, Jaquelene (18) and Meagan (14), and one brother, Eliot (12)…majoring in Environmental Science. the Creek…won the President’s Cup with the fours…defeated

UNC, Navy and Syracuse…won the state championship at the FIRA…took a Silver Medal at the SIRA in the first varsity eight. The Shipley School: Coached by Mamie Doyleand Todd Crawn in club rowing…rowed two seasons with the varsity crew… At Miami: Lettered with the varsity as a freshman in 2000-01…won the state cham- named MVP following her senior season. Personal: Full name is Bridget Jean Gallagher…born July 3, pionship with the JV eight and with the JV 1982…daughter of Karen and Robin Gallagher…has one brothfour “B” entry at the 2001 FIRA er, Kyle (24) and one sister, Cindy (27)…enrolled in the School Berkeley High School: Coached by Molly Mugnolo…named Most Valuable Rower of the varsity as a senior…assisted the varsi- of Arts and Sciences. ty eight to first place at the 2000 Long Beach Regatta…was Sara Grossman named Most Improved Rower on the novice crew. Personal: Full name is Ananda Zen Tzu Chou…born October 6, Sophomore, 5-6 1982…daughter of Chandra Chou and Charles and Lauren Annandale, Virginia Chou…majoring in Marine Science. (Woodrow T. Wilson)

Dorothy Clay Junior, 5-5 Merrillville, Indiana (West Side)

At Miami: Lettered with the varsity as a sophomore in 2000-01…defeated UCF at the Head of the Creek Regatta with the club eight “B” entry…was on the JV eight entry that won the state title at the 2001 FIRA…began rowing with the novice crew in 19992000. Personal: Full name is Dorothy Marshalle Monique Clay…born October 22, 1980…daughter of Vincent and Barbara Goods… has one sister, Dominique (6)…majoring in Finance and Computer Information Systems.

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Jacqui Julien Sophomore, 6-1 Seattle, WA (Eastlake)

At Miami: Lettered with the varsity as a freshman in 2000-01…rowed primarily with the first varsity eight and four…defeated UCF at the Head of the Creek…won the President’s Cup…defeated UNC, Navy and Syracuse…was in the state championship eight and four at the FIRA…placed second at the SIRA in the first varsity eight. Prior To Miami: Coached by Tony Valluzo in club rowing… rowed all four years with the fours and eights…was her club’s Oarswoman of the Year as a junior and senior. Personal: Full name is Jacquilyn Rose Julien…born August 26, 1981…daughter of Paul and Vickie Julien, who reside in Guanica, Puerto Rico…has one sister, Alishia Yeager (25)…member of the National Honor Society…father, Paul, was a spare on the 1972 Olympic Rowing Team…majoring in Industrial Engineering.

At Miami: Rowed primarily with the novice crew in 200001…saw some action with the varsity…defeated UCF at the Head of the Creek with the club eight entry…named to the President’s and Provost’s Honor Roll as a freshman. Woodrow T. Wilson High School: Coached by Melanie Ehrhart, Julie McCleary and Gene Jeffords in high school and Brad Margaret Knuth Holdren in club rowing…named an All-Metro Honorable Junior, 5-5 Mention by the Washington Post…rowed the varsity four and Plainfield, Indiana eight…finished in first with the second four at the Northern (Plainfield) Virginia Scholastic Championship…earned a berth in the finals with her junior four at the Stotesbury Cup Regatta. At Miami: Lettered with the varsity as a Personal: Full name is Sara Gwyn Grossman…born April 9, sophomore in 2000-01…was in the club 1982…daughter of Paul and Jay Grossman…has one brother, eight entry that defeated UCF at the Head of Daniel (16)…member of the National Honor Society…both par- the Creek…won the state championship at the FIRA with the secents attended UM…majoring in Political Science. ond varsity eight…began rowing with the novice crew in 19992000. Personal: Full name is Margaret Ann Knuth…born January 15, 1981…daughter of Donald and Kathleen Knuth…has one brother, Charlie (24), and two sisters, Jessica (18) and Allie (16)… served as President of her high school’s National Honor Society… majoring in Marine Science.

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2001-02 HURRICANE ROWING Hurricanes Jenny Krawec

Monika Manios

Alli Nelson

Sophomore, 5-8 St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada (Sir Winston Churchill)

Senior, 6-1 Haarlen, Holland (Proteus Eretes Club)

Freshman, 5-10 Springfield, Virginia (West Springfield)

At Miami: Lettered with the varsity as a freshman in 2000-01…rowed with the eight and four…defeated UCF at the Head of the Creek in the four… won the President’s Cup with the fours…defeated UNC, Navy and Syracuse with the eights…won the state championship at the FIRA in the first varsity eight and four…finished second in the first varsity eight at SIRA. Sir Winston Churchill High School: Coached by Rudy Wieler…had extensive rowing experience at the Canadian Schoolboy, Stotesbury, English Henley, Canadian Henley and Canada Cup Regattas…won the championship at the Canadian Schoolboy Regatta with the varsity eight. Personal: Full name is Jenny Lee Krawec…born October 28, 1982…daughter of Walt and Colleen Krawec…has two sisters, Kerri (20) and Bethany (14), and one brother, Jonathan (16)… father, Walt, was an Olympic rower at the Montreal Games in 1976…majoring in Education.

At Miami: Two-year letterwinner…lettered with the varsity as a junior in 2000-01…was in the eight that defeated UNC, Navy and Syracuse…won the FIRA with the eights…was in the Silver Medal eight at the SIRA…earned first place with the second varsity eight at the 1999 President’s Cup…elevated to first varsity eight during the 1999-2000 season. Prior to Miami: Attended University Technology School of Delft, Holland…rowed in the club Proteus Eretes…began rowing in 1997…started at the novice level. Personal: Full name is Monika Krystyna Manios…born June 26, 1979…daughter of Krystyna Wlosok…has one brother, Kristof (20)…majoring in Architecture.

Laraine Martin Sophomore, 5-4 Grand Haven, Michigan (Grand Haven)

At Miami: Began rowing with the novice crew in 2000-01. Grand Haven High School: Coached by Senior, 5-6 Jason Annelin…began her high school’s rowing program during Rahway, New Jersey (Rahway) her senior year…rowed with the eights. Personal: Full name is Laraine Elizabeth Martin…born At Miami: Two-year letterwinner…rowed November 6, 1982…daughter of Lisa Martin and Bruce and with the varsity the last two seasons…won the FIRA state title with the second eight and Cathy Martin…has two brothers, Brad (21) and David (15)… finished second in the four last season…was in the second varsity majoring in International Studies and French. eight that defeated UCF on Indian Creek in 2000…rowed with the Tyler McHughnovice crew in 1998-99, with some action with the varsity during Merrill the fall. Personal: Full name is Bernadette Mary Lack…born June 24, Freshman, 6-1 1980…daughter of Charles and Michele Lack…served as Alameda, California Student Council President at Rahway, as well as a member with (Alameda) the National Honor Society…nearly completed with Officer Prior to Miami: Coached in club rowing by Candidate School for the United States Marine Corp. and will be Beth Anderson at Oakland Strokes… commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant following graduation…major- California state finalist. ing in Physical Therapy. Personal: Full name is Tyler Elizabeth McHugh-Merrill…born

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Jenny Lee Senior, 5-0 Tallahassee, Florida (Leon)

At Miami: Has been the top coxswain for the Hurricanes since her freshman season...a three-year letterwinner…guided UM to victories at the Head of the Creek and FIRA last season, while placing second at the SIRA…assisted the first varsity eight to its top two finishes ever among university entries at the Head of the Charles Regatta (13th in 1999 and 15th in 1998)…was part of UM’s success in claiming back-to-back first places finishes at the FIRA and SIRA regattas in 1998 and 1999. Leon High School: Coached by Mark Fuller and Lee Gaul… served as the coxswain all four years and team captain as a senior…took second at the American Scholastic Nationals with a junior four…earned first-place finishes at the First Coast and Sunburn Regattas. Personal: Full name is Jenny Hyo Lee…born May 3, 1980… daughter of Henry and Sue Lee…has two sisters, Lois (31) and Angie (29)…enrolled in UM’s honors program…majoring in Business Management and Organization…was Student Body President as a senior in high school.

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August 22, 1983…daughter of Grace McHugh and Craig Merrill…has one brother, Ethan (12)…majoring in Criminology.

Elizabeth Miller Freshman, 5-10 Narberth, Pennsylvania (Harriton)

Harriton High School: Coached by Antionette Calimag in high school and Margaret Gordon in club…rowed a single, pair, four and eight in high school…rowed with the Bachelors Barge Club at the Canadian Henley Regatta…was team captain as a senior…named Most Outstanding in the novice in 1998…won a Silver Medal at the 1999 USRowing Club Nationals…finished first in the pairs at the 2000 Sweeps and Sculls Regatta. Personal: Full name is Elizabeth Anna Miller…born October 12, 1983…daughter of Anne and Craig Miller…has one brother, Jim (22)…majoring in Art…was an honor roll student in high school.

West Springfield High School: Coached by Troy Duff and Kate Gill in high school and Brian Tassi in club…rowed in the varsity eight…was an All-Metro First Team pick by the Washington Post in 2001 and honorable mention in 2000…was the team’s captain in 2001, as well as MVP…attended the U.S. Junior National Selection Camp in 2001…lettered all four years in high school…rowed with the junior fours to the championship at the 1999 USRowing Nationals. Personal: Full name is Alexandra Winfield Nelson…born November 2, 1983…daughter of Susan and Dan Nelson…has one sister, Chrystel (32) and one brother, Daniel (25)…was an honor roll student and member of the Spanish Honor Society… majoring in Economics in the School of International Studies.

Russlee Panepinto Sophomore, 5-8 Spring Lake, New Jersey (Manasquan)

At Miami: Rowed with the novice crew in 2000-01. Personal: Full name is Russlee Jacqueline Panepinto…born October 7, 1982…daughter of Edwardine and Thomas Panepinto…has one brother, Breece (14) and one sister, Jamyn (20)…majoring in Advertising…an honor roll student in high school, who was a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, class treasurer, Gold Key Club.

Yennisha Pino Sophomore, 5-8 Miami, Florida (Sunset)

At Miami: Began rowing with the novice crew as a freshman in 2000-01. Personal: Full name is Yennisha Nicole Pino…born January 14, 1982…daughter of Frank and Ana Pino…has one sibling, Giovenny (13)…majoring in Physical Therapy.

Sasha Pryborowski Sophomore, 5-9 Ilion, New York (Mount Markham Central)

At Miami: Began rowing with the novice crew in 2000-01. Personal: Full name is Sasha Ann Pryborowski…born January 19, 1982…daughter of Susan McNeal and Mike Pryborowski…has one brother, Cody (12) and one sister, Lexzy (6)…majoring Marine Science and Biology… member of her high school’s National Honor Society as well as a class officer…also served as captain of her school’s field hockey team.

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2001-02 HURRICANE ROWING Hurricanes Jillian Rowe

Caroline Stuart

Marijka VanderPol

Freshman, 5-9 Winter Park, Florida (Winter Park)

Sophomore, 5-9 Orlando, Florida (Winter Park)

Senior, 5-10 Fairhaven, Massachusetts (Tabor Academy)

Winter Park High School: Coached by Mike Vertullo…sat in the No. 5 seat of the eight during her final season…ranked seventh by USRowing with her 2K erg scores…attended 2000 U.S. Junior Women’s National Team Development Camp…rowed to a fourth place finish at the 2000 U.S. Scholastic National Championship…took fifth place at the Stotesbury Cup Regatta. Personal: Full name is Jillian Elizabeth Rowe…born June 23, 1983…daughter of Robert and Shirley Rowe…majoring in Business.

April Runkle Sophomore, 5-7 Knox, Indiana (Knox-Indiana Academy)

At Miami: Began rowing as a freshman with the novice crew in 2000-01. Personal: Full name is April Lynn Runkle…born January 21, 1982…daughter of Mary and Cliff Runkle…has one brother, Will (21)…member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars…an honor roll student…served on a medical mission to Nicaragua and Costa Rica during summer 2001, where she acted as a translator…majoring in Latin American Studies.

Rachel Sander Sophomore, 5-11 Syracuse, New York (Christian Brothers Academy)

At Miami: Began rowing as a freshman with the novice crew in 2000-01. Personal: Full name is Rachel Elizabeth Sander…born October 5, 1982…daughter of Benedict and Lucia Sander…member of the National Honor Society…enrolled in the University’s Honors Program…majoring in Marine Affairs…was an Academic AllAmerican in high school in Lacrosse and Swimming.

Melissa Saunders Freshman, 5-5 Arlington, Virginia (Washington-Lee)

Washington-Lee High School: Coached by George Kirshbaum…sat in the No. 7 seat of the senior eight and the bow of the senior four…served as team captain and won the Coaches Award. Personal: Full name is Melissa Marie Saunders…born August 12, 1983…daughter of Charlotte and Dale Saunders…majoring in Marine Science/Biology…was an honor roll student.

Gaby Scovazzo Freshman, 5-2 Alexandria, Virginia (West Potomac)

West Potomac High School: Coached by Malcolm Doldron in high school and Lauren Rubini in club…assisted boat to a medal finish at the 1999 Stotesbury Cup Regatta, 2000 Occoquan Chase, Head of the Schuykill and Head of the Occoquan...also rowed with the Old Dominion Boat Club. Personal: Full name is Lillian Gabriela Scovazzo…born November 8, 1983…daughter of Anthony and Lillian Scovazzo… majoring in Architecture…National Honor Society member.

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At Miami: Lettered with the varsity as a freshman in 2000-01…was in the club eight and club four entries that defeated UCF at the Head of the Creek…won the FIRA with the second varsity eight and four. Winter Park High School: Coached by Mike Vertullo…rowed on the port side in the No. 4 and 6 seats…team captain as a senior and MVP as a freshman…assisted the varsity four to a state championship as a junior, while placing second with the varsity eight…finished fourth at Nationals with the varsity eight as a senior. Personal: Full name is Caroline Vickers Stuart…born March 20, 1982…daughter of George and Betty Stuart…has two sisters, Ann Elisabeth (25) and Kathryn (22), and one brother, George (14)…majoring in Psychology.

Stephanie Tilley Sophomore, 5-9 Jacksonville, Florida (The Bolles School)

At Miami: Lettered with the varsity as a freshman in 2000-01…was on the club eight and club four entries that defeated UCF at the Head of the Creek…won the FIRA with the second varsity eight and four. The Bolles School: Coached by Mark Frampton…was the first freshman at the school to row with the varsity…won her team’s 110 percent award, top female-athlete and served as team captain as a senior…won the 2000 state title rowing singles…came in ninth place in the singles at the 2000 USRowing Youth Invitational. Personal: Full name is Stephanie Marie Tilley…born March 14, 1982…daughter of Robert and Deborah Tilley…has one brother, Robert (20)…enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences

Amanda Turner

At Miami: Three-year letterwinner…rowed in the varsity eight as a junior in 2000-01… served as the academic team captain in 2000-01…was with the varsity eight that defeated UNC, Navy and Syracuse…won the 2001 state championship at the FIRA with the varsity eight…finished second at the 2001 SIRA with the eights… was a member of the varsity eight that won the 1999 SIRA. Tabor Academy: Coached by Noel Pardo…assisted boat to a semifinal finish at the Henley Royal Regatta and won the Petit title…member of the Honor Roll. Personal: Full name is Marijka Jacoba VanderPol…born August 15, 1979…daughter of Marinus and Mary VanderPol…has four siblings, Melissa (32), Marinus (29), Melodie (24) and Matthew (23)…majoring in Accounting.

Meaghan Venezia Senior, 5-0 Plymouth, Massachusetts (Notre Dame)

At Miami: One of the team’s top coxswains…two-year letterwinner…assisted second varsity eight to defeat UCF in 2000…was the coxswain on the eight that defeated UNC, Navy and Syracuse…won the 2001 state championship at the FIRA with the JV eight. Personal: Full name is Meaghan Frances Venezia…born August 1, 1980…daughter of Lawrence and Jean Venezia…has one sister, Kym (19), and one brother, Nick (16)…member of her academy’s Honor Roll and Principal’s List…majoring in Psychology.

Katherine Weeden Senior, 5-7 Alexandria, Virginia (The Madeira School)

At Miami: Three-year letterwinner…rowed

Senior, 5-7 primarily with the junior varsity in 2000Les Cedres, Quebec, Canada 01…was part of the varsity eight that defeat(Tabor Acad./Macdonald) ed UCF at the 1999 Head of the Creek.

At Miami: Three-year letterwinner…served as team captain in 2000-01…won the 2000 President’s Cup with the varsity four… defeated UNC, Navy and Syracuse with the varsity eight…won the 2001 state championship at the FIRA with the varsity eight and varsity four…was in the Silver Medal varsity eight at the 2001 SIRA…assisted varsity eight to its top two finishes ever among university entries at the Head of the Charles Regatta (13th in 1999 and 15th in 1998)…was part of UM’s success in claiming backto-back first places finishes at the FIRA and SIRA regattas in 1998 and 1999…was in the Gold Medal eight at the 1998 Head of the South. Tabor Academy/Macdonald High School: Coached by Noel Pardo…two-year team captain…was named team MVP as a senior…was a two-time winner for the top erg time. Personal: Full name is Amanda Lee Turner…born August 9, 1979…daughter of Phil and Lee Turner…has four siblings, Jeff (23), Serena (20), Rory (13) and Brittany (9)…majoring in International Finance and Marketing.

The Madeira School: Coached by Emmanuel Calderon… coached in club rowing by George Kirshbaum and Kevin Harris…rowed a single and with the pairs and fours in high school…rowed doubles with the junior national team…earned honorable mention All-American by the Washington Post as a senior. Personal: Full name is Katherine Elizabeth Weeden…born May 23, 1980…daughter of Gary and Kathryn Weeden…has one brother, Matt (25)…majoring in Sports Management.

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2001-02 HURRICANE ROWING Ronald W. Shane Watersports Center ocated on the east bank of Indian Creek in the heart of scenic Miami Beach, the 4,200 squarefoot Ronald W. Shane Watersports Center is the home for the University of Miami varsity Lwomen’s rowing team. Not just the usual boathouse, the Shane Watersports Center is equipped with a fully functional indoor and outdoor boat bay, which in total can shelter in excess of 75 shells. The boat bay also contains a specialized work area for boat maintenance and repair. On the inside, the Center holds two spacious locker rooms with shower facilities, coaches’ offices, a weight room with ergometers and a media/lounge room that can be used for film study or to hold social occasions. On the outside, the Center has a state-of-the-art 100-foot floating dock connected to a concrete launch platform in the back of the complex. The floating dock is large enough to launch four eights at one time. UM Rowing owns four 15-foot motor boats to idle up and down Indian Creek during practices. The body of water, Indian Creek, is a three-mile sheltered body of water that is wide enough for six boats. The Center, which is used exclusively for rowing-related activities, was dedicated in October of 1993 and has 4,200 square feet of storage space for shells. Beginning in 2002, a second level will be added to the center, with more space for meeting rooms, ergs, weight room and an internet cafe.

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2001-02 HURRICANE ROWING Athletic Academic Services of Miami, one of the nation’s institutions of higher education, TshowshefinestUniversity an unparalleled dedication to academics. While Miami’s athletic successes are well documented, the University’s commitment to academics is second to none. Hurricane athletes have a wealth of resources and programs available to them as they work towards earning their degrees. In striving to meet the challenges facing the student-athlete in today’s complex society, the University of Miami Athletic Department along with UM’s Development Academic Center and a wide-range of campus resources has established a unique academic support program that serves to enhance the life of the student-athlete. Consistent with this commitment, the athletic Department has established the Center For Academic Needs and Educational Support (CANES). This office’s goal is to provide the support services necessary to facilitate the graduation of student-athletes. An important objective of the program is to integrate the student-athlete into the campus community and become an integral part of the education process. To achieve this goal CANES strives to: graduate all student-athletes by the end of their eligibility; protect and promote the integrity of the University; comply with all rules and regulations of the University and the NCAA; and maintain the athletic eligibility of every studentathlete.

Academic Programs: FEX 101 – This unique course, offered through the Academic Development Center, is designed to provide a smooth transition from high school to college through various topics. Topics include student adjustment to University life; approaches to learning and study skills, value clarification, stress management, career decision making, structure of the University, media relations, public speaking, date rape/acquaintance rape, alcohol abuse, diversity, and the NCAA/BIG EAST Conference Rules and Regulations. All freshmen student-athletes are required to participate. Pro-Active Mentorship Program – This program is designed to assist student-athletes with the transition skills necessary to be successful college students. All freshmen are required to participate and meet once a week with a mentor covering issues such as time management, goal-setting, class preparation, test preparation, etc. Study Table Program - The Study Table Program is a valuable tool designed to provide locations and time to accomplish academic goals. Tutors, computer labs, and quiet areas are designated for this program. Tutor Program - Level 1 tutors certified by the College Reading and Learning Association provide individual and group assistance upon request. Monitoring Program - Progress reports are received by professors three times a

semester regarding the academic performance of student-athletes enabling potential problem areas to be addressed and corrected. Academic Captains - Academic College Representatives, Athletic Academics Services personnel and a representative from each team meet once a month to discuss important academic and University issues. Academic Coach Program - Professors get a chance to become a student-athlete by getting an opportunity to be involved in practice, game-week and game-day activities and experience first-hand the demands placed on student-athletes. The Colleges & Schools Accounting Aerospace Studies Afro-American Studies Anthropology Applied Marine Physics Arabic Architectural Engineering Architecture Architecture & Planning Art Art History Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Biology Biomedical Engineering Business Law Cell Biology & Anatomy Chemistry Chinese Civil & Architectural Engineering Communication Advertising Communication Broadcast & Broadcast Journalism Motion Pictures

News-Editorial Journalism Photocommunication Public Relations Speech Communications Computer Information Systems Dance Economics Educational & Psychological Studies Electrical & Computer Engineering English Epidemiology & Public Health Exercise & Sport Sciences Finance French Geography Geological Sciences German Greek Health Science Program Hebrew History Industrial Engineering Interdepartmental Studies International Studies Italian Japanese

Degree Completion Program Designed to assist students complete degree requirements once they have exhausted their eligibility. Computer Lab – Located within the Hecht Athletic Center, student-athletes have access to personal computers on which to complete class assignments, access the Internet and conduct research. The lab also has laptop computers that student-athletes can check out and take with them on team trips, or when they want to work on their own.

Judaic Studies Latin Latin American Studies Management Management Science Marine Affairs Marine & Atmospheric Chemistry Marine Biology & Fisheries Marine Geology & Geophysics Marine Science Applied Marine Science Marketing Mathematics & Computer Science Mechanical Engineering Meterology & Physical Oceanography Microbiology & Immunology Military Science Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology Music Education & Music Therapy Instrumental Performance Keyboard Performance

Music Media & Industry Musicology Studio Music & Jazz Music Theory & Composition Vocal Performance Nursing Office of International Programs Philosophy Physical Science Physical Therapy Physics Physiology & Biophysics Political Science Portuguese Psychology Religious Studies Russian Sociology Spanish Teaching & Learning Theatre Arts Women’s Studies

Academic Support Staff

David Wyman (M.S.) Tomas Jimenez (M.S.) Assistant Athletic Director Associate Director of Academic Services for Academic Services

Leigh Husband (M.Ed.) Carole Walker (M.Ed.) Christine Scheets (B.A.) Coordinator of Coordinator of Assistant Learning Academic Advising Academic Advising Specialist

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Angie Salazar Staff Associate

Kelly Travis (M.S.) Gretchen Doninger (J.D.) Graduate Assistant Graduate Assistant

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2001-02 HURRICANE ROWING Life Skills he University of is commitTtedMiami to a program that provides educational experience and services in order to develop well-balanced lifestyles for student-athletes; to encourage growth in Roger Bell decision making, Associate Athletic planning and fulfillDirector/Life Skills ment of career and Program Director life goals; and to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience. In the process of achieving this mission, the University of Miami Life Skills Program will: • • • •

Support the efforts of every student-athlete toward graduation Use athletics as a preparation for success in life Meet the changing needs of student-athletes Enhance interpersonal relationships in the lives of student athletes

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Assist student-athletes to build self-esteem Enable student-athletes to make meaningful contributions to their communities Promote ownership by the student-athlete of his/her academic, athletic, personal and social responsibilities Enhance partnerships between the athletic department, other university departments and the community for the purpose of education

Athletic Department staff work closely with the University’s Counseling Center, Health Center, Wellness Center, Dean of Students, and Volunteer Services to provide services for our student-athletes. We also use numerous resources from the South Florida Community for our programming.

Career Development The Career Development Program provides student-athletes the opportunity to explore career options, develop job search skills, and assistance with job placement.

Career Awareness • Interest Inventories • Skills Assessments • Career Information Career Exploration • Career Day • Internships • Summer Jobs Job Placement • Resume Preparation • Interview Skills Training • Job Search Skills • Career Networking

Personal Development Seminars & Workshops The Personal Development Component of our Life Skills Program provides student-athletes opportunities to focus on personal growth and developing healthy lifestyles. Programs include:

Personal Health • Nutrition • Eating Disorders • Sexual Responsibility • Self-Esteem • Stress Management • Alcohol Choices • Addictive Behaviors • Dealing with Depression and Grief Communications • Interpersonal Communication • Media Relations Social Development • Manners and Etiquette • Dealing with Authority • Fiscal Responsibility • Agents • Diversity

Hurricanes in the Community t the University of Miami, our Astudent-athletes, coaches, and staff take great pride in giving back to the community. The Hurricanes are dedicated to the improvement of Carla Fournier our community Community Relations with a special Program Coordinator focus on the children of South Florida. Through volunteerism, student-athletes will have the opportunity to serve the community and be positive role models to youth. As an educational institution we want to instill the importance of education and hard work into our youth through examples of leadership and dedication to our community and its members. Through community service projects, student-athlete and staff appearances, contributions and fund-raising events it is our goal to build a partnership with our communi-

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ty that will assist us in our goal of enhancing the quality of life for South Florida’s youth. The University of Miami has a number of different programs for student-athletes to become involved. The following is a list of community programs and events that the Hurricanes have contributed their time and service to:

Community Programs Hurricanes Speaker’s Bureau - Student-athletes, coaches and staff take time to speak to groups about developing a positive, winning lifestyle. 500 Role Models - The project’s goal is to have student-athletes and athletic department staff members intervene in the lives of at-risk boys in order to provide them with alternatives that will lead them away from crime and violence. First Mentors - In partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters, pairs of student-athletes are matched with a child to serve as mentors. Join-a-Team, Not-a-Gang - Its purpose is to encourage area youth to seek positive alternatives to gangs.

Red Ribbon Week - An annual week-long event where student-athletes make appearances at local schools and organizations to educate children on the importance of staying drug free. Read to Win Program - Designed to show elementary school children the relationship between good learning skills and success as an athlete, UM student-athletes read stories and lead classroom discussion on the importance of good study habits. Future Canes Program - Exposes at-risk youth, disabled persons and disadvantaged children to a university atmosphere and Hurricane athletic events. Canes on Patrol - Student-athletes are given an inside look at police work riding with Broward County Sheriffs and assisting in their patrols. UM, City of Hialeah Team Up - The UM Athletic Department entered in a 5-year grassroots partnership with the City of

Hialeah that will allow the Hurricanes to reach out into the community and create opportunities for local youths to participate and enjoy athletics. Team Projects • Habitat for Humanity • Haunted House • Hospital Visits • Youth Clinics • Creek Sweep • Painting Projects • Thanksgiving Dinner Deliveries • Big Brothers Big Sisters • Boys and Girls Club • Ronald McDonald House • YMCA

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2001-02 HURRICANE ROWING Athletic Training urricane student-athletes receive the very best in state-ofthe-art professional medical care. Head Athletic Trainer H Scott McGonagle and veteran trainers Kyshia Harriell, Bill Cowgill, Kevin Blaske, Scott Bruce and Jennifer Doherty work hand-in-hand with a full staff of internists, surgeons, dentists, optometrists and counselors to monitor and provide the best in health care to each student-athlete on a year-round basis. Blaske, along with trainer Yi-Tzu Kuo work primarily with women’s rowing. The Miami training room is equipped with the latest in diagnostic and rehabilitative equipment. Computerized testing and a wide range of aerobic conditioning equipment are also available to help design individual rehabilitation programs and help reduce the risk of re-injury. The training room also utilizes Biodex machines to further aid athletes in their rehabilitation. The University has teamed up with the country’s finest physicians to assist in the care of UM athletes. The entire medical staff is on 24-hour call should the need arise for urgent treatment.

Miami also offers a comprehensive program intended to aid and educate student-athletes concerning the problems and dangers associated with the usage of drugs and substance abuse. The program consists of drug education, testing, counseling and rehabilitation. Nationally respected and renowned in the Miami-Dade medical community, UM’s certified trainers serve as the gatekeepers for the health care of Miami’s student-athletes. They perform injury rehabilitation, evaluate injuries, perform therapy, use ultrasound, and manage and care for wounds. The University of Miami also has created a major field of study for athletic training. All student trainers at UM are required to participate in the major under the direction of program director Scott McGonagle. Current UM trainers have a wealth of knowledge in athletic training and have a combined 40 years of experience between them. The Hurricane training room is easily accessible to all student-athletes and is centrally located in the Hecht Athletic Center.

Scott McGonagle Scott Bruce Bill Cowgill Jennifer Doherty Kysha Harriell M.S./A.T.,C. M.S./A.T.,C. M.S./A.T.,C. M.S./A.T.C. M.S./A.T.,C. Univ. of Kansas, 1979 E. Stroudsburg Univ., 1983 Ball State Univ., 1994 Duquesne Univ., 1998 Univ. of Pittsburgh, 1996 Head Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer Assistant Athletic Trainer

Kevin Blaske Assistant Athletic Trainer

2nd Year on Miami Staff Experience 2000 . . . . . . . . . University of Miami (assistant athletic trainer) 1997-00 . . . . . . Lindsey Wilson College (head athletic trainer) 1994-97 . . . . . . Frontier Baseball League (Head Trainer/Minor League Baseball) 1995 . . . . . . . . . Continental Basketball Association (Head Trainer/Pitts. Piranahs) 1992-94 . . . . . . Freeman Sports Medicine (Clinical Trainer) 1992 . . . . . . . . . FSL Texas Rangers (Athletic Trainer) Education 1990 . . . . . . . . . BS in Biology, Missouri Southern State College, Joplin, MO 1992 . . . . . . . . . MS in Sports Management University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK Personal Information Full Name: . . . . . Kevin G. Blaske Born:. . . . . . . . . October 10, 1967 Yi-Tzu Kuo Athletic Trainer

3rd Year on Miami Staff Experience 1999-01 . . . . . . University of Miami (Student Trainer) 1998-99 . . . . . . EMT in Denver, CO 1995-96 . . . . . . University of Denver (Student Trainer) Education 1998 . . . . . . . . . BS in Biology, University of Denver, Denver, CO 1999-01 . . . . . . MA in Exercise Physiology, University of Miami

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2001-02 HURRICANE ROWING Hurricane Strength and Conditioning Victor Ishmael Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

1st Year on Miami Staff Experience 2001 . . . . . . . . . University of Miami (assistant strength and conditioning coach) 1998-01 . . . . . . University of North Carolina (assistant director of speed, strength and conditioning) 1997-98 . . . . . . University of South Carolina (assistant speed, strength and conditioning coach) 1996 . . . . . . . . . University of Georgia (volunteer speed, strength and conditioning coach) 1990-97 . . . . . . Elbert County (GA) High School (head speed, strength and conditioning coach) 1987-89 . . . . . . University of South Carolina (Graduate Assistant) Education 1987 . . . . . . . . . BA in English Education, South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC Personal Information Full Name: . . . . . Victor F. Ishmael Born:. . . . . . . . . December 4, 1964 Wife: . . . . . . . . . The former Renee Davis Children: . . . . . . Marisa (12), Victor (6), Aiyana (3)

the University of Miami winners are made on and off the Just as important as the final race times, are the Aresultstcourse. achieved in the Hurricanes’ weight room. It is this firm belief that has made Miami the winningest collegiate rowing program in the South. The Hurricane Strength and Conditioning program operates under the guidance of head strength coach Andrew Swasey. Swasey returned to Miami in 2000 after spending the 1999 season as the defensive backs coach at the University of Houston. Before going to Houston, Swasey served as Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach for two years at Miami. Swasey is noted for his enthusiastic approach to weight training and for developing year-round sports specific programs for each student-athlete. Together with assistant strength coaches Dave Richardson, Mark Dziadek and Victor Ishmael, Hurricane student-athletes are given the personalized instruction and tools to reach their full physical potential. The goal of the Hurricane Strength and Conditioning program is to minimize injury risk and enhance all physical parameters, including strength, speed, power, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. To help achieve this goal the University recently completed construction of a new $4.9 million weight room. The 12,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility houses 20 custom designed weight lifting stations, 17 cardio-vascular machines, a stretching area, a dumbbell and rehab area, and nearly 44,000 pounds of weights. UM student-athletes also have use of the state-of-the-art track at the Cobb Stadium for Soccer, Track & Field. Known as

Andrew Swasey Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

Mark Dziadek Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

one of the nation’s top training tracks, Hurricane student-athletes have the opportunity to work on all facets of speed training. The women’s rowing Strength and Conditioning program operates under the guidance of assistant strength coach Victor Ishmael. Ishmael joined the Miami staff in July 2001 after spending three seasons as assistant speed, strength and conditioning coach at the University of North Carolina. While at North Carolina, Ishmael worked with the Tar Heels’ football team that made three bowl appearances and the school’s wrestling team that won two ACC Championships. Prior to his stint at North Carolina, Ishmael spent two seasons as an assistant strength coach at South Carolina (1997-98) and volunteered at the Univeristy of Georgia in the summer of 1996. Ishmael began his coaching career as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of South Carolina from 1987 to 1989. In 1990 he took over as head speed, strength and conditioning coach at Elbert County High School in Elberton, Georgia. In seven seasons at Elbert High School, Ishmael coached teams that won Georgia State Championships in both football and track and field. Ishmael was a four-year letterwinner as an offensive lineman on the South Carolina State football team, and is a former South Carolina Body Building Champion. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in English Education from South Carolina State in 1987.

Dave Richardson Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Lance Sewell Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

To help achieve this goal the University recently completed the construction of a new $4.9 million weight room. The 12,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility houses 20 custom designed weight lifting stations, 17 cardio-vascular machines, a stretching area, a dumbbell and rehab area, and nearly 44,000 pounds of weights.

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2001-02 HURRICANE ROWING Important Information From University of Miami Compliance Office Dear Prospective Student-Athlete:

As a prospective student-athlete, you may have the athletic potential to play college volleyball at the Division I level. If so, you probably will be exposed to an enormous amount of recruitment activities from universities across the country. Throughout the recruitment process, coaches will reference various NCAA rules and regulations. The rules are designed for various reasons. The most important of which are to ease the pressures on prospective student-athletes and to level the playing field so that all universities operate within the same guidelines. During the recruiting process you may have the following questions: • • • •

When and how often can I visit an institutions campus? When, where and how often can a coach telephone me? How many times can a coach observe me in practice and/or competition? What academic criteria must I meet to be eligible to play Division I college volleyball?

A Division I institution may provide you with the following printed materials: • •

The answers to these questions and more can be obtained from the University of Miami compliance office or the NCAA by requesting the NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete. The guide may be provided to a prospective student-athlete at any time. The guide addresses issues related to Divisions I, II and III academic eligibility, financial aid, recruitment and more. To receive a copy of the guide call the NCAA Hotline at 1-800-6383731, access the NCAA website at NCAA.org, or request it from the University of Miami coach who is recruiting you. Please remember that since violations of NCAA rules during your recruitment could jeopardize your athletic eligibility, it is important for you and your parents to be informed and to ask questions throughout the recruiting process.

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Best of luck and GO CANES! Sincerely, • • •

Penni Key Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

Office of Athletic Compliance enni Key is in her fourth year at the University of Miami and first as the PAssociate Athletic Director for Compliance. Key and her assistants, Tony Hernandez and Jessica Reo, form one of the nation’s most comprehensive compliance departments. They work closely with the Hurricane athletic department to ensure full compliance with institutional, BIG EAST and NCAA rules and regulations.

Penni Key Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

Jessica Reo Coordinator for Monitoring and Documentation

Tony Herandez Coordinator for Education and Documentation

Andrea Nordmann Administrative Assistant

F.A.Q.’s Who is a Prospective Student-Athlete (Prospect)? You are a prospect if you have started classes for the ninth grade. Before the ninth grade, you may become a prospect if a university provides you (or your family or friends) any financial aid or other benefit that is not usually provided to prospective student-athletes. How do I know if I’m being recruited? A coach is recruiting you if they try to convince you directly, or through your family, to attend their school and participate in intercollegiate athletics. There are several ways to be recruited: (1) a coach may provide you with an official paid visit to view the campus, (2) a coach may arrange an in-person, offcampus encounter with you (or your family), or (3) a coach or staff member may call you (or your family) on more than one occasion for the purpose of recruitment. Coaches and authorized institutional staff members are the only individuals who may recruit you. Representatives of athletic interests (boosters) may not call, write or make in-person contact with you for the purpose of recruiting you to a university and participating in athletics. When can a coach contact me? Off Campus Contact: A coach can arrange a face-to-face meeting, off the University’s campus, with you beginning July 1st following the completion of your junior year in high school. Telephone Calls: In the sport of football, a coach may call a prospect once during your junior year of high school after May 1st. After that one phone contact, a coach may not call you again until September 1st following the completion of your junior year.

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For all other sports, coaches may initiate telephone contact with prospects after July 1st following completion of your junior year. You may call a coach at your own expense at any time. However, unless it is after July 1st following your junior year, the coach may not return your call. Generally, a coach may only call you (or your parents or legal guardians) once a week, however unlimited phone calls are permitted under the following circumstances: (1) during the five days before your official visit, (2) on the initial date for signing the National Letter of Intent and the two days following, (3) on the day of a coach’s off-campus contact with you, and (4) in the sport of football only, unlimited phone calls may be made during permissible off-campus contact periods and during the two days before and after the initial signing date for the National Letter of Intent. Letters: Letters and recruiting information may be sent to you starting September 1st at the beginning of your junior year in high school. What is a Contact? A contact is any face-to-face encounter between a prospect or the prospect’s parent(s) or legal guardian and an institutional staff member or athletic representative during which any dialogue occurs in excess of an exchange of a greeting. NOTE: At the Division I level, athletic representatives (boosters) may not contact you for the purpose of recruiting.

General correspondence, including letters, U.S. Postal Service postcards and institutional note cards; Game programs which may not include posters, and one Student-Athlete Handbook; NCAA educational information; Pre-enrollment information subsequent to signing a National Letter of Intent with the university; One athletic publication (e.g., media guide or recruiting brochure); Official academic, admissions and student services publications published or videotapes produced by the institution and available to all students; Schedule and business cards; Questionnaires which may be provided prior to your junior year; and Camp brochures which may be provided prior to your junior year.

What can a school offer me to attend their University? You (or your family) may not receive any benefit, inducement or arrangements such as cash, clothing, cars, gifts or loans to encourage you to sign a National Letter of Intent or to attend a NCAA school. A University may offer you a one-year scholarship that covers room and board, tuition and fees, and required course-related books, or any part of these. The institution can recommend that this aid is renewed each year, as is the general practice at the University of Miami. In addition, they can offer you quality academic and medical support, as well as the opportunity to compete for one of the nation’s top programs. What can I do during this process? Enjoy your high school years—work hard both in the classroom and in your sport. At the beginning of your junior year, sign up for the NCAA Clearinghouse. Your high school guidance office can provide you with the information. Who can I contact with questions? Call the NCAA at (317) 917-6222 with questions regarding eligibility requirements and recruiting.

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2001-02 HURRICANE ROWING 2000-01 Season in Review he University of Miami varsity women’s crew has enjoyed a tremendous spring season in 2001 dominating the majority Tof races it entered. The Hurricanes placed sixth at the first BIG EAST Women’s Rowing Challenge on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, MA. UM’s varsity eight finished fourth in the finals, while the second varsity eight placed fifth in its final. Prior to the BIG EAST, the varsity eight came in second at the Southern Intercollegiate Regatta Association championship on Melton Lake in Oak Ridge, TN. The race, which features many of the South’s top crews, saw the Hurricanes finish behind Clemson for the Silver Medal. The Hurricanes were the crew to beat at the Florida Intercollegiate Regatta championship in Tampa. As the top-seeded boat in the eights and fours, UM did not disappoint winning all four varsity races, ahead top-regional challenger Central Florida for the “state championship”. Miami earned Gold Medal finishes in the varsity eight, second varsity eight, varsity four and second varsity four. Against UCF and Connecticut, Miami swept both the varsity eight and second varsity eight races, with UCF and UConn finishing second and third, respectively. The Hurricanes also defeated

the Tar Heels and Midshipmen in the varsity eight, but fell behind Navy in the second varsity eight. The spring season began the spring with a Gold Medal, a Silver and three Bronze Medals at the President’s Cup Regatta on Tampa Bay. The Hurricanes were led by its varsity four, which defeated two UNC boats en route, to the Gold Medal. The varsity eight earned a Bronze Medal finishing behind Michigan State and Yale. Miami’s second varsity eight also scored a Bronze in its race finishing behind Yale and North Carolina. The fall 2000 racing season began with the UM women sweeping all the races it entered, placing first in three of four races, at the season opening Head of the Creek Regatta on the Indian Creek waterway in Miami Beach. Highlighting the Head of the Creek for UM was the Miami championship four entries, which placed first (“B” boat) and second (“A” boat), respectively. In the championship eight race, both Miami’s “A” and “B” entries were docked a 30-second penalty for reaching the starting late. Both Miami boats still put up the two fastest times in the race, but with the penalty were relegated to second and third place behind UCF. Miami’s “B” and “A” club eight entries swept first and second place, respectively.

The varsity women’s eight followed up its season-opener by rowing its fastest time of the season against a strong national field at the Head of the Schuykill Regatta on Philadelphia’s Schuykill River. In the championship eight finals, UM finished eighth among the 24 collegiate boats entered. In the club eight finals, the UM entry placed 12th out of the 40 boats entered. The varsity women’s eight “A” boat then finished 20th out of 37 entries in the women’s open eight race at the Princeton Chase on Lake Carnegie in Princeton, NJ. Miami’s “B” boat finished in 27th. The varsity women’s eight finished in sixth place in the women’s club eight race at the Head of the Chattahoochee Regatta on the Olympic Course, which was used in the 1996 Atlanta Games, in Gainesville, GA. The University of Miami varsity eight finished sixth out of 15 boats entered at the annual Rivanna Romp regatta at the Rivanna Reservoir in Charlottesville, VA. Miami’s “B” entry finished in 11th with a time of 14:45.6. In the varsity four race, the Hurricanes finished seventh with their “A” entry with a time of 15:44.2. UM’s “B” entry finished in 15th place in the 19-boat field.

Rowing Terminology Bow: The forward end of the shell; the end that crosses the finish line. Bowman: The rower in the seat nearest the forward end of theboat. Coxswain: Person who steers the shell from a seat located in the stern or a lying position in the bow.

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Ergs: Individualized rowing simulators that help strengthen and condition the rowers throughout the regular season andwinter training. Novice: A rower in the first year of competition. Oar: A lever approximately 12-feet long by which rowers pullagainst the oarlock to move the shell through the water.

Power-10: 10 strokes at maximum intensity. Regatta: A competitive event raced in shells. Sculling: Type of rowing where each rower uses two oars. Shell: Boat used in the sport of rowing. Stern: The aft of the boat; the end of the boat rowers facewhen rowing. Stroke: A complete cycle of moving the shell through the waterusing oars.

Sweeping: Type of rowing where each rower uses on oar. U.S. Rowing: The national body that governs rowing in theUnited States. Varsity: The collegiate rower who competes beyond the novicelevel.

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