Arizona Gymnastics Has Started a New Chapter in Its Already Storied History and Tradition
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Sarah Tomczyk Miranda Russell Colleen Fisher • 58 All-Conference Athletes • 23 Consecutive NCAA Post-season Appearances • 34 NCAA All-Americans • 10 NCAA Championship Appearances • 74 Academic All-Americans • 1 Super Six Appearance • 3 Finalists/1 Recipient AAI American Award • 2 National Champions Letter from Head Coach Bill Ryden Dear prospective student-athlete, Arizona Gymnastics has started a new chapter in its already storied history and tradition. We are very proud to be training in the Mary Roby Gymnastics Facility. The new training facility has improved what is already one of the top facilities in the nation, and allows our current and future gymnasts to train at their best. Some of the features of our new facility include: • In-ground Palmer-Stratum spring floor exercise area with adjacent in-ground rod tumbling strip into resi-pit, and tumbling into both a resi-pit and a loose foam pit. • Three uneven bar stations, one equipped with official mats, one set over resi-pit, and a single rail over a loose foam pit. • Six balance beams, including a high beam over a raised platform. • Vault tables with vaulting into both a resi-pit and a loose foam pit. • Digital video motion analysis equipment. As evident in our facility additions, the Wildcat coaching staff and athletics administration are committed equally to academics and athletics. Our university president, Robert Shelton, along with Kathleen LaRose, Interim AD, and the entire campus community are dedicated to developing the total person in each student who becomes a part of the Arizona family. The integrity of Arizona is very evident by the commitment of our administration. Our staff and athletics administration will work together to provide you with a solid foundation that will prepare you for life after college. As we continue to compete on a national level, we will work on every aspect of your development as a student- athlete. In our time here, every component of our program has been upgraded to give our student-athletes the very best there is to offer at the University of Arizona. Even after the addition of our remodeled training facility, we are continuing to explore every manner in which to improve each component of our program. We will not be satisfied with the status quo, as we strive for the very best for all of our student-athletes. This staff will never be outworked, and we expect our athletes to never be outworked in or out of the gym. We will expect GREATNESS in your development. Our commitment to you and your family is your total development as a student-athlete. Our staff will set the bar extremely high and expect you to join in and commit to your development as a student-athlete. Sincerely, Bill Ryden Head Gymnastics Coach WWW.ARIZONAWILDCATS.COM 1 Table of Contents / Quick Facts TABLE OF CONTENTS 2010 QUICK FACTS Roster .................................................................. 3 GENERAL INFORMATION Behind the Curtain .............................................. 4-5 University: The University of Arizona Nickname: Wildcats Season Outlook ................................................. 6-8 Colors: Cardinal/Navy Team Member Bios .......................................... 10-19 Location: Tucson, Arizona Sarah Tomczyk ............................................... 10 Founded: 1885 Colleen Fisher ................................................ 11 Enrollment: 37,000 Affiliation: NCAA Division-I Miranda Russell ............................................... 12 Conference: Pacific-10 Rebecca Cardenas ............................................ 13 President: Dr. Robert Shelton Talyn Curry ...................................................... 14 Interim Director of Athletics: Kathleen “Rocky” LaRose Ticket Office Phone Deanna Graham ............................................... 15 : (520) 621-CATS Home Arena: McKale Center (14,545) Britnie Jones ..................................................... 16 Katie Matusik ................................................... 17 MEDIA RELATIONS STAFF Aubree Cristello/Mykle Douglas ......................... 18 Director of Media Relations: Tom Duddleston, Jr. Gymnastics Contact: Valery Meusburger Ellen Pitluck/Molly Quirk ................................... 19 Office Phone: (520) 621-0912 Head Coach Bill Ryden ..................................... 21-23 Office Fax: (520) 621-2681 Assistant Coach John Court .................................... 24 E-mail: [email protected] Assistant Coach Colleen Johnson ............................ 25 Associate SID: Richard Paige Support Staff ........................................................ 26 Assistant SID: Blair Willis Assistant SID: Eric Montgomery 2009 Year in Review ........................................ 28-30 Arizona 2010 Opponent Information ................. 31-32 MAILING ADDRESS History and Tradition ........................................ 33-36 The University of Arizona All-Time Performances........................................ 34 Media Relations Office 106 McKale Memorial Center Team and Individual History ............................... 35 P.O. Box 210096 Hall of Fame .................................................... 36 Tucson, AZ 85712-0096 The Arizona Experience .................................... 37-48 INTERNET Mary Roby Training Center ........................... 38-39 www.arizonawildcats.com Athletic Excellence ............................................ 40 Athletic Facilities .......................................... 41-42 GYMNASTICS STAFF Eddie Lynch Athletics Pavillion ............................ 43 Head Coach: Bill Ryden, Twelfth year (Arizona State, 1983) The University of Arizona ................................... 44 Record at Arizona: 150-151-3 Career Record: Same Tucson, Arizona ................................................ 45 Assistant Coach: John Court, Twelfth year (Johnson & Wales, 1993) C.A.T.S. Program ......................................... 46-47 Assistant Coach: Colleen Johnson, Sixth year (Florida, 1996) Athletics Administration ..................................... 48 Team Manager: Jami Fryer, Ali Stakem Gymnastics Office Phone: (520) 621-4777 Gymnastics Fax Number: (866) 282-3837 CREDITS GYMNASTICS TEAM FACTS The 2010 Arizona women’s gymnastics guide was produced by Team National Champions: None the University of Arizona Athletics Media Relations Office for the Individual National Champions: Two use of the media in coverage of Arizona women’s gymnastics. Anna Basaldua, 1991 (Vault) Written by Valery Meusburger, Charles Renning, Colleen Heidi Hornbeek, 1996 (Floor) Johnson, and Blair Willis. Front and Back covers designed by 2009 Overall Record: 12-12 Luke Adams. Photos by Luke Adams. Printing by Ben Franklin 2009 Regular Season Record: 8-5 2009 Pac-10 Record/ Finish: 5th Press Inc. Graphic Design: Brad Woodward. 2009 Regional Finish: 4th 2009 Final NCAA Ranking: 24th Letterwinners Ret./Lost: 8/5 All-Americans Ret./Lost: 1/1 Seniors (1): Sarah Tomcyzk (RS) Juniors (2): Colleen Fisher, Miranda Russell (RS) Sophomores(5): Rebecca Cardenas, Tayln Curry, Deanna Graham, Katie Matusik, Britnie Jones Freshmen (4): Aubree Cristello, Mykle Douglas, Ellen Pitluck, Molly Quirk 2 2010 ARIZONA GYMNASTICS GUIDE Roster Name Yr. Ht. Hometown (Last School) Rebecca Cardenas So. 5-0 Honolulu, HI (Hawaii Mission Academy) Aubree Cristello Fr. 5-3 Glenville, NY.(Scotia-Glenville HS) Talyn Curry So. 5-2 Westborough, Mass (Westborough HS) Mykle Douglas Fr. 5-6 Plano, TX. (Plano Senior High) Colleen Fisher Jr. 5-3 Murrieta, Calif. (Vista Murrieta HS) Deanna Graham So. 5-2 Tucson, Ariz. (Desert Christian HS) Britnie Jones So. 5-4 Phoenix, Ariz. (Shadow Mountain HS) Katie Matusik So. 5-5 McKinney, Tx. (Plano Senior HS) Ellen Pitluck Fr. 5-4 Chicago, IL. (Marist HS) Molly Quirk Fr. 5-5 Glenmont, NY. (Bethlehem HS) Miranda Russell RS Jr. 5-4 Oshkosh, Wis. (Oshkosh West) Sarah Tomczyk RS Sr. 5-3 Naperville, Ill. (Naperville Central HS) Head Coach: Bill Ryden, 12th season (Arizona State, 1983) Assistant Coach: John Court, 12th season (Johnson & Wales, 1993) Assistant Coach: Colleen Johnson, Sixth season (Florida, 1996) Manager: Jami Fryer, Ali Stakem Athletic Trainer: Doug Contaoi Strength and Conditioning Coach: Neil Willey WWW.ARIZONAWILDCATS.COM 3 Behind the Curtain “My favorite part about being on the Arizona gymnastics team is my supportive teammates and coaches, and the amazing facilities. “I love the memories I have made by being on the —Sarah Tomczyk team. I will be able to cherish them forever. —Colleen Fisher ” ” “I am inspired by the talent and work ethic of my teammates. —Miranda Russell “My favorite part about being on the ” gymnastics team is my teammates. I’d do anything for them. —Rebecca Cardenas ” “I love knowing I have teammates who will support me no matter what. —Molly Quirk “I love having best friends from all over the country. ” —Talyn Curry 4 2010 ARIZONA GYMNASTICS GUIDE ” Behind the Curtain “My favorite part of the team is having a second family away from home. —Britnie Jones ” “It’s awesome having teammates who will be there for you no matter what, and being able to share lots of memories. —Mykle Douglas ” “My favorite part of being a part of the Arizona gymnastics team is sharing one common goal with 12 girls. —Ellen Pitluck “My favorite part of being on “This team has helped me to the team is having a group of meet 12 of the most amazing ” people I can depend on, and share friends ever! everything with. —Deanna Graham —Aubree Cristello “It’s nice being able to compete and make memories with 12 amazing