St. John’ s Univer sity 2009 Schedule Table of Contents Day Date Opponent Location Time This Is St. John’s Men’s Soccer...... 2 Sat. Aug. 22 Lafayette (exh.) Queens, N.Y. 7 p.m. 2008 College Cup...... 4 Tues. Aug. 25 Hofstra (exh.) Massapequa, N.Y. 7 p.m. Belson Stadium...... 5 Fri. Aug. 28 Lehigh (exh.) Bethlehem, Pa. 7 p.m. St. John’s All-Americans...... 6 St. John’s In The Pros...... 7 adidas/IU Credit Union Classic Fri. Sept. 4 at Indiana Bloomington, Ind. 7:30 p.m. Sun. Sept. 6 vs. Notre Dame Bloomington, Ind. 11:30 a.m. 2009 Preview Fri. Sept. 11 STONY BROOK QUEENS, N.Y. 8 p.m. 2009 Outlook...... 10 Sun. Sept. 13 at Boston University Boston, Mass. 7 p.m. Fri. Sept. 18 GEORGETOWN* QUEENS, N.Y. 8 p.m. Roster...... 12 Sun. Sept. 20 SETON HALL* QUEENS, N.Y. 7:30 p.m. Fri. Sept. 25 at Connecticut* Storrs, Conn. 7 p.m. Sun. Sept. 27 at Providence* Providence, R.I. 3 p.m. Coaches & Staff Sat. Oct. 3 at Villanova* Villanova, Pa. Noon Head Coach Dr. Dave Masur...... 14 Weds. Oct. 7 RUTGERS* QUEENS, N.Y. 7:30 p.m. Assistant Coaches/Support Staff...... 16 Sat. Oct. 10 at USF* Tampa, Fla. 7:30 p.m. Weds. Oct. 14 at Princeton Princeton, N.J. 6 p.m. Sat. Oct. 17 LOUISVILLE* QUEENS, N.Y. 7:30 p.m. Tues. Oct. 20 BROWN QUEENS, N.Y. 7:30 p.m. St. John’s University Sat. Oct. 24 at Cincinnati* Cincinnati, Ohio 7 p.m. Facts and Highlights...... 18 Weds. Oct. 28 at Syracuse* Syracuse, N.Y. 7 p.m. Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M., University President...... 19 Sat. Oct. 31 DePaul* QUEENS, N.Y. 7:30 p.m. Academics and Service...... 20 Chris Monasch, Director of Athletics...... 22 HOME games in BOLD CAPS played at Belson Stadium Student Development...... 23 * denotes BIG EAST game Red White Club...... 25 All times (EST) subject to change Sports Medicine...... 26 Strength and Conditioning...... 27 Athletic Facilities...... 28
2009 Quick Facts General Information Location...... Queens, N.Y. 11439 Founded...... 1870 Enrollment...... 20,109 Nickname...... Red Storm Colors...... Red and White Stadium (Capacity)...... Belson Stadium (2,500) Affiliation...... NCAA Division I Conference...... BIG EAST President...... Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M. Director of Athletics...... Chris Monasch Athletic Department Phone...... 718-990-6217 Belson Stadium Press Box...... 718-990-2725 Team Information Program Began:...... 1979 All-Time Record:...... 370-174-71 Head Coach:...... Dr. Dave Masur (Rutgers ’84) Career Record/Years:...... 324-102-59/22 (.729) St. John’s Record/Years:...... 271-81-53/18 (.735) Associate Head Coach:...... Marc Reeves (St. John’s ‘99/11th season) Assistant Coach:...... Jeff Matteo (St. John’s ‘01/3rd season) Soccer Office Phone:...... 718-990-2101 For more information on the men’s soccer team: 2008 Overall Record:...... 19-3-3 2008 BIG EAST Record/Finish:...... 8-1-2/1st Red www.RedStormSports.com 2008 Postseason:...... BIG EAST Finals/L, 0-1 (OT) USF ...... NCAA Semifinals/L, 0-1 (2OT) Maryland Athletic Communications Assistant Director/Men’s Soccer Contact:...... Tim Brown yearbook Credits Brown Office:...... 718-990-1521 The 2009 St. John’s Men’s Soccer Yearbook was written and edited by Tim Brown E-mail:...... [email protected] Brown, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications, with editorial assistance Associate AD/Communications:...... Mark Fratto Athletic Communications Phone:...... 718-990-1520 from Mark Fratto and Rachel Constantine. Cover Design by John Schaffhauser. Athletic Communications Fax:...... 718-969-8468 Layout and interior design by Mekale Jackson. Printing by Frank Gumpert Print- Athletics Web site:...... www.redstormsports.com ing. Photography by Vincent Dusovic. Tickets:...... 1-888-GO-STORM 1
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The St. John’s men’s soccer program enters its seventh season on the turf of Belson Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility that has given the Red Storm one of the nation’s premier home venues. Made pos- sible by the generous donations of Maxine and Jerome Belson, the stadium has created a significant home field advantage for the St. John’s men’s and women’s soccer programs. The idea for a stadium was first hatched in Italy following the Red Storm men’s team winning the 1996 national championship. The Bel- sons joined St. John’s University President Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M., and the team on the trip and expressed a desire to make a home for the team they had adopted. On Feb. 1, 2001, the idea became a reality when ground was broken with the very same shovel that was used to break ground on the first buildings of the Queens campus in the 1950’s. The stadium, used for the men’s and women’s soccer programs, was primarily funded by a $6 million gift from Mr. and Mrs. Belson. Mr. Belson is a graduate of the School of Law, a member of the Univer- sity’s Board of Trustees and a generous benefactor of St. John’s. The stadium is situated on a raised platform, with parking underneath, adjacent to the St. John’s baseball field. “This stadium is another manifestation of the extraordinary gener- osity of Jerry and Maxine Belson, as we further enhance our Queens campus and our entire University,” said Fr. Harrington upon the sta- dium’s completion. “This stadium will greatly benefit our outstanding student-athletes, especially our soccer teams, for years to come.” “This is a great day for St. John’s University,” head coach Dr. David Masur said in 2002. “We owe so much to the Belson Family for their contributions and their love of St. John’s, our programs and our student-athletes.” “This facility is the best soccer stadium in the country and our men’s and women’s soccer programs, along with the University com- munity, will benefit greatly from it. Our fans, alumni, students and the community will relish the wonderful collegiate atmosphere.” On September 21, 2002, with the St. John’s men’s soccer team ranked No. 1 in the country, the Red Storm began play at Belson Stadium by hosting nationally-ranked Wake Forest. St. John’s faith- ful showed up in full force, as 2,266 fans cheered on the Red Storm. After a fireworks show and ribbon cutting ceremony, Andre Schmid scored the first goal at Belson Stadium on the way to a 1-1 tie with the Demon Deacons. The Red Storm has gone on to post a 53-7-12 record in six seasons at Belson Stadium, posting an impressive .819 home winning percent- age over that span. St. John’s has hosted eleven NCAA Tournament contests and five BIG EAST Tournament con- tests since 2002, posting home records a 13-2-2 record in 17 post- under dave masur season contests played at Year record Year record Belson Stadium. 1991 7-1-0 2002 7-1-1 The final stages of 1992 8-0-0 2003 9-0-1 the new stadium, which 1993 7-1-2 2004 6-1-3 included a press box, 1994 6-0-2 2005 7-1-2 private suites and media 1995 9-1-0 2006 6-2-2 room, were constructed 1996 9-0-0 2007 6-2-3 during the summer of 1997 10-0-1 2008 12-0-0 2004 and opened in time 1998 5-1-1 Home Total for the 2004 season. 1999 5-0-3 130-14-24 (.845) 2000 3-1-1 Belson Total 2001 7-1-1 53-7-12 (.819) Belson Stadium records in bold 5
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The 2008 BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year, Nelson Becerra Connor Lade started 24 games as a freshman, tallying Sverre Wegge Gundhus tallied three goals, two game- converted three penalty kicks on the season and finished three assists and playing stellar defense for one of the winners, and one assist in his first three career NCAA with eight goals, including five game-winners. nation’s best back lines. Tournament games.
Forwards Midfield A core of talented and experienced attacking Led by senior Nelson Becerra, the options should help the 2009 squad match the reigning BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year offensive firepower of a season ago. Juniors and a NSCAA All-Region selection, a Adam Himeno and Sverre Wegge Gundhus deep and talented midfield should be the BIG EAST PRESEASON POLL will look to lead the attack, while senior Jara strength of the 2009 squad. Becerra led Blue Division Habib, and sophomores Walter Hines and the team in goals (8), assists (7), points Team Points BIG EAST Overall Cristian Gonzalez round out a skilled front line. (23) and game-winning goals (5) a year Notre Dame (12) 110 7-2-2 12-7-2 Himeno tallied three goals, including two game- ago and enters 2009 as a Preseason All- Connecticut (3) 98 6-3-2 11-5-6 winners, in the first six games of 2008 before BIG EAST selection. Georgetown (1) 77 5-3-3 11-5-3 an injury sidelined him for the remainder of the A NSCAA All-Region selection and an West Virginia 72 3-4-4 5-9-5 season. Himeno has nine career goals and has a All-BIG EAST honorable mention, Tadeu Providence 60 5-5-1 9-7-3 flair for the dramatic, having totaled six game- Terra scored three goals, including one Seton Hall 49 2-5-4 6-8-4 winners. Wegge Gundhus, meanwhile, stepped game-winner, and tallied three assists. Marquette 24 1-8-2 3-10-4 onto the scene and finished with four goals Trevor Chiduku was an All-BIG EAST Pittsburgh 22 3-6-2 6-8-4 and five assists, including three goals in NCAA third team selection after a breakout Tournament play. sophomore campaign in which he tallied Hines utilized his speed to provide a spark off seven goals and an assist. Red Division the bench and finished a productive freshman Junior Ale Ivo appeared in every Team Points BIG EAST Overall campaign with one goal and five assists, while game and had a pair of game-winning ST. JOHN’S (13) 109 8-1-2 19-3-3 Gonzalez had two goals, both game-winners, and goals to go with two assists, while USF (1) 92 7-3-1 15-5-3 made nine starts. The veteran Habib will look to sophomore Pablo Punyed saw action Louisville (2) 91 5-5-1 11-8-2 recapture the production of his sophomore season. in 22 games a year ago. Junior Kyle DePaul 67 5-4-2 9-7-4 Sophomore Joakim Helland has a year of Hoffer appeared in 10 games in his first Rutgers 42 3-6-2 6-9-3 experience and showed potential in limited playing season with the Red Storm. Syracuse 40 4-6-1 8-6-3 time a year ago, while Omar Edwards and Marc A junior transfer from Clemson, Villanova 36 4-5-2 7-10-2 Godelman, a pair of talented newcomers, will John Tardy adds experience to the Cincinnati 35 4-6-1 7-10-2 look to make an immediate impact. midfield, while redshirt freshmen Matt ( ) – First place votes Bienkowski and Josh Faga as well as freshmen Adrian L’Esperance, Nick Matthews and Jimmy Mulligan add plenty of depth. 10
2 0 0 9 st. john’s university red storm m e n ’ s s o c c e r 2 0 0 9 st. john’s university red storm m e n ’ s s o c c e r St. John’ s Univer sity Defense 14 appearances and is a defender that can find the A perennial strength of the Red Storm, the back of the net, while freshman Troy Hall will add defensive unit looks to be strong once again this depth at the position. year. Senior Joel Gustafsson, the reigning BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year and a 2008 Goalkeepers NSCAA All-American, will anchor a defensive unit Goalkeeping was once again a strength for St. that posted a nation-leading and school-record John’s in 2008 as the squad led the nation and set 16 shutouts. Seniors Ben Clack and David a new-school record with 16 shutouts. Reed each started all 25 games, while sophomore With the graduation of Neal Kitson, a third Connor Lade made 24 starts in an impressive round selection in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft, the freshman campaign. position is up for grabs, however. Redshirt senior Gustafsson, the BIG EAST Preseason Defensive Derby Carrillo figures to get the starting nod, but Player of the Year and a unanimous selection to the will face competition from solid freshmen Nunzio All-BIG EAST Preseason Team, tallied a career-high Belfiore, Rafael Diaz and Alex Naples. three goals and added an assist to notch a career- Kitson had one of the best seasons in St. John’s high seven points in 2008. The defender has also history in 2008, posting a 19-3-2 record to go been named to the 2009 M.A.C. Hermann Trophy along with a 0.48 goals against average and a Watch List. .888 save percentage. A first team Soccer Ameri- Clack led the team in minutes played (2,269), ca MVP, Kitson set a new individual school-record while Reed (2,267) and Lade (2,126) were second with 15 shutouts on the year and had the second- and third, respectively. Clack tallied one goal on best goals against average in school history. the season and Lade totaled three assists. A transfer from Division II powerhouse Cal Sophomore Bjorn de Hoop tallied two goals in State Dominguez Hills, Carrillo posted a 0.75 goals against average in two appearances, including one start, in his first season with St. John’s. The In 18 seasons at St. John’s, Dr. Dave Masur has won a keeper made three stops in a 1-1 draw against NCAA National Championship, reached four College Cups then-No. 2 Boston College in his debut and played and has advanced to the NCAA Tournament 16 times. the final 10:23 against Villanova to combine on a 3-0 shutout. meeting against local squad Stony Brook. After Belfiore, a redshirt freshman, returns having traveling to Boston on Sunday, Sept. 13 to play gained valuable experience learning from Kitson, Boston University, the Red Storm returns to Queens Carrillo and the coaching staff. A highly- to open BIG EAST play. decorated keeper, Diaz earned NSCAA The conference schedule opens at 8 p.m. New Jersey Player of the Year honors as a on Friday, Sept. 18 as the Red Storm hosts senior and was also a two-time NSCAA Georgetown. St. John’s remains home and High School All-American. Naples, welcomes Seton Hall for a 7:30 p.m. game on meanwhile, was an all-state selection and Sunday, Sept. 20. helped St. Anthony’s win state and league The Red Storm takes to the road for the next championships as a senior. three contests; all conference matches. After a 7 p.m. tilt against Connecticut on Friday, Sept. 25, Schedule St. John’s heads to Providence for a 3 p.m. game The 2009 schedule once again figures to be on Sunday, Sept. 27. After five days off, the Red one of the toughest in the country. St. John’s will Storm will travel to Villanova for a noon game on play six teams that participated in the 2008 NCAA Saturday, Oct. 3. Tournament, including three of the top 12 national After hosting Rutgers at 7:30 p.m. on seeds. Three of the squad’s first four games, in fact, Wednesday, Oct. 7, St. John’s heads to Florida are on the road against tournament teams from a to face USF, the 2008 BIG EAST Tournament year ago. Champions, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10. “We have a very challenging schedule this The Red Storm then travels to New Jersey for a 6 season,” said Masur. “The BIG EAST is one of p.m. non-conference match against Princeton on the toughest leagues in the country and we have Wednesday, Oct. 14. assembled a difficult schedule of non-conference The Red Storm next welcomes Louisville for a games to complement the conference slate.” 7:30 p.m. matchup on Saturday, Oct. 17, before The Red Storm will open with a pair of games in hosting Brown at Belson Stadium for a 7:30 p.m. Bloomington, Ind., as part of the adidas/IU Credit game on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Union Classic. St. John’s will open play against A 7 p.m. game at Cincinnati on Saturday, Indiana, the tournament hosts and seven-time Oct. 24, is next on the schedule before the national champions, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. squad travels to Syracuse for a 7 p.m. match on 4. The season-opener will mark the first time that Wednesday, Oct. 28. the teams have played since Dec. 6, when the Red St. John’s closes regular season play at home Storm defeated the Hoosiers, 3-2, to advance to against DePaul at 7:30 p.m. on Halloween, the College Cup. The Red Storm will conclude play Saturday, Oct. 31. in the classic with a matchup against BIG EAST foe Notre Dame at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6. St. John’s opens play at Belson Stadium with an A NSCAA All-Region selection, Tadeu Terra controls a 8 p.m. game on Friday, Sept. 11 with the first-ever talented midfield. 11
2 0 0 9 st. john’s university red storm m e n ’ s s o c c e r 2 0 0 9 st. john’s university red storm m e n ’ s s o c c e r St. John’ s Univer sity 2009 roster Alphabetical RED STORM BY No. name Pos. ht. Wt. Cl. hometown/Previous School STATE/COUNTRY 17 Nelson Becerra M 5-10 150 Sr. Paterson, N.J./Centenary Brazil (1) – Terra 0 Nunzio Belfiore GK 6-3 185 R-Fr. Brooklyn, N.Y./Xaverian 12 Matt Bienkowski M 5-10 155 R-Fr. South Windsor, Conn./East Catholic California (1) – Carrillo 13 Derby Carrillo GK 6-4 200 R-Sr. La Mirada, Calif./Cal State Dominguez Hills Connecticut (1) – Bienkowski 11 Trevor Chiduku M 5-7 135 Jr. Kwekwe, Zimbabwe/Kutama Florida (2) – Gonzalez, Punyed 2 Ben Clack D 5-7 160 R-Sr. Duncanville, Texas/Duncanville 1 Rafael Diaz GK 6-0 155 Fr. Rockaway, N.J./Morris Hills Georgia (1) – Himeno 4 Bjorn de Hoop D 6-0 170 So. Tolbert, Netherlands/Johann Cruyff Holland (1) – de Hoop 24 Omar Edwards F 5-9 150 Fr. Valley Stream, N.Y./Hillcrest Indiana (1) – L’Esperance 27 Josh Faga M 6-0 165 R-Fr. Rochester, N.Y./McQuaid Jesuit 20 Marc Godelman F 5-11 165 Fr. Paramus, N.J./Paramus New Jersey (6) – Becerra, Diaz, 9 Cristian Gonzalez F 5-11 165 So. Miami, Fla./Miami Sunset Godelman, Habib, Lade, Reed 6 Joel Gustafsson D 6-3 185 Sr. Gothenburg, Sweden/Katrinelundsgymnasiet New York (8) – Belfiore, 18 Jara Habib F 5-11 150 R-Sr. Englishtown, N.J./Marlboro Edwards, Faga, Hines, Hoffer, 25 Troy Hall D 5-8 145 Fr. Portland, Ore./Lake Oswego Mulligan, Naples, Tardy 14 Joakim Helland F 6-2 180 So. Bergen, Norway/NTG Academy 23 Adam Himeno F 5-9 155 R-Jr. Atlanta, Ga./Druid Hills Norway (2) – Helland, Wegge 19 Walter Hines F 5-7 140 So. Brooklyn, N.Y./Franklin D. Roosevelt Gundhus 8 Kyle Hoffer M 6-1 170 Jr. Bardonia, N.Y./SUNY Oneonta Oregon (1) – Hall 22 Ale Ivo M 5-8 175 Jr. Fort Worth, Texas/The Oakridge School Pennsylvania (1) – Matthews 5 Connor Lade D 5-5 135 So. Convent Station, N.J./Morristown 16 Adrian L’Esperance M 5-9 165 Fr. Fort Wayne, Ind./Canterbury Sweden (1) – Gustafsson 28 Nick Matthews M 5-7 140 Fr. Ambler, Pa./Wissahickon Texas (2) – Clack, Ivo 26 Jimmy Mulligan M 5-7 145 Fr. Medford, N.Y./Patchogue-Medford Zimbabwe (1) – Chiduku 00 Alex Naples GK 6-0 175 Fr. East Patchogue, N.Y./St. Anthony’s 15 Pablo Punyed M 5-8 160 So. Miami, Fla./Coral Park 3 David Reed D 5-8 170 Sr. Teaneck, N.J./Paramus Catholic 21 John Tardy M 5-6 160 Jr. Staten Island, N.Y./Clemson RED STORM BY CLASS 10 Tadeu Terra M 5-9 145 R-Jr. Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil/Instituto Abel Seniors (6) – Becerra, Carrillo, 7 Sverre Wegge Gundhus M/F 5-9 160 Jr. Oslo, Norway/Norwegian College of Elite Sports Clack, Gustafsson, Habib, Reed Juniors (7) – Chiduku, Himeno, Numerical Hoffer, Ivo, Tardy, Terra, Wegge No. name Pos. ht. Wt. Cl. hometown/Previous School Gundhus 00 Alex Naples GK 6-0 175 Fr. East Patchogue, N.Y./St. Anthony’s 0 Nunzio Belfiore GK 6-3 185 R-Fr. Brooklyn, N.Y./Xaverian Sophomores (6) – de Hoop, 1 Rafael Diaz GK 6-0 155 Fr. Rockaway, N.J./Morris Hills Gonzalez, Helland, Hines, Lade, 2 Ben Clack D 5-7 160 R-Sr. Duncanville, Texas/Duncanville Punyed 3 David Reed D 5-8 170 Sr. Teaneck, N.J./Paramus Catholic Freshmen (11) – Belfiore, 4 Bjorn de Hoop D 6-0 170 So. Tolbert, Netherlands/Johann Cruyff Bienkowski, Diaz, Edwards, Faga, 5 Connor Lade D 5-5 135 So. Convent Station, N.J./Morristown Godelman, Hall, L’Esperance, 6 Joel Gustafsson D 6-3 185 Sr. Gothenburg, Sweden/Katrinelundsgymnasiet Matthews, Mulligan, Naples 7 Sverre Wegge Gundhus M/F 5-9 160 Jr. Oslo, Norway/Norwegian College of Elite Sports 8 Kyle Hoffer M 6-1 170 Jr. Bardonia, N.Y./SUNY Oneonta 9 Cristian Gonzalez F 5-11 165 So. Miami, Fla./Miami Sunset 10 Tadeu Terra M 5-9 145 R-Jr. Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil/Instituto Abel 11 Trevor Chiduku M 5-7 135 Jr. Kwekwe, Zimbabwe/Kutama 12 Matt Bienkowski M 5-10 155 R-Fr. South Windsor, Conn./East Catholic 13 Derby Carrillo GK 6-4 200 R-Sr. La Mirada, Calif./Cal State Dominguez Hills 14 Joakim Helland F 6-2 180 So. Bergen, Norway/NTG Academy 15 Pablo Punyed M 5-8 160 So. Miami, Fla./Coral Park 16 Adrian L’Esperance M 5-9 165 Fr. Fort Wayne, Ind./Canterbury 17 Nelson Becerra M 5-10 150 Sr. Paterson, N.J./Centenary 18 Jara Habib F 5-11 150 R-Sr. Englishtown, N.J./Marlboro 19 Walter Hines F 5-7 140 So. Brooklyn, N.Y./Franklin D. Roosevelt 20 Marc Godelman F 5-11 165 Fr. Paramus, N.J./Paramus 21 John Tardy M 5-6 160 Jr. Staten Island, N.Y./Clemson 22 Ale Ivo M 5-8 175 Jr. Fort Worth, Texas/The Oakridge School 23 Adam Himeno F 5-9 155 R-Jr. Atlanta, Ga./Druid Hills 24 Omar Edwards F 5-9 150 Fr. Valley Stream, N.Y./Hillcrest 25 Troy Hall D 5-8 145 Fr. Portland, Ore./Lake Oswego 26 Jimmy Mulligan M 5-7 145 Fr. Medford, N.Y./Patchogue-Medford 27 Josh Faga M 6-0 165 R-Fr. Rochester, N.Y./McQuaid Jesuit 28 Nick Matthews M 5-7 140 Fr. Ambler, Pa./Wissahickon 12
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Dr. Dave Masur enters the 2009 season having of six players earned All-BIG EAST reached unprecedented success in collegiate soc- honors to pace the squad to a 19- cer throughout his 18 years at the helm of the St. 3-3 mark. Stalwart defense and John’s program. Over Masur’s tenure, St. John’s has stellar goalkeeping gave the team won a national championship (1996), made four a school-record and nation-leading appearances in the NCAA College Cup (1996, 2001, 16 shutouts. Capped by three 2003 and 2008) and reached 16 NCAA Tourna- home wins in the NCAA Tourna- ments, including 15-straight from 1992-2006. A ment, the Red Storm finished testament to the program’s consistent success, the the year with a 12-0-0 record at Red Storm was the only program in the nation to reach Belson Stadium. St. John’s earned 10 consecutive NCAA Tournament Rounds of 16 from a trip to the College Cup after 1996-2005. Under Masur, the Red Storm has also won rallying to erase a 2-0 deficit with seven BIG EAST Tournament titles, six BIG EAST regular less than ten minutes in regulation season crowns and has qualified for 18 consecutive BIG to defeat then-No. 12 Indiana, 3-2, EAST Tournaments. in overtime. Masur has instilled a team-first focus and an em- Individual accomplishments are phasis in group leadership and overall preparation as varied for Masur as they are for under Masur. Red Storm players have combined for to a St. John’s program that has risen to the upper the many highly decorated players he has coached. 87 All-BIG EAST, 14 All-America and 34 Regional echelon of collegiate soccer. The Red Storm has The Montclair, N.J., native has twice been named All-America nominations in the last 18 seasons, garnered numerous team, individual and academic national coach of the year - by the National Soccer andv 12 different players have earned selections in achievements, and Masur has guided the squad to Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) in 1996 the Major League Soccer SuperDraft. an average of 15 wins per season. and by Soccer America in 2001. He is also a two- In addition to his work on the sidelines, Masur The Red Storm had one of its most memorable time collegiate All-American, three-time BIG EAST has also practiced what he has preached and seasons in 2008, reaching the College Cup for the Coach of the Year and a six-time Northeast Region delivered a positive message in the classroom. fourth time in program history, winning a BIG EAST Coach of the Year. Masur is also a member of the St. He holds a doctorate in education administration regular season title and finishing the season ranked John’s University, Rutgers University, Columbia High supervision from St. John’s, an M.A. in physical No. 4 in the NSCAA poll. Joel Gustafsson earned School, New Jersey Soccer and Columbia Soccer halls education from Montclair State and a B.S. in sports All-America honors, All-Region honors and was of fame. management from Rutgers and has instilled his value the BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year, while Chris Wingert won the 2003 Hermann Trophy of an education to each of the hundreds of players he Nelson Becerra earned All-Region honors and was as the nation’s top collegiate player to highlight an has coached. named the BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year. A total impressive list of individual student-athlete honors Team leaders Wingert and Matt Groenwald have embodied the St. John’s philosophy of “Win, Graduate, Serve”, as both have been named the CAREER COACHING RECORD BREAKDOWN CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year. In nine School year Record W-L Pct. Postseason seasons since Academic All-America and Academic Montclair State 1987 7-5-2 .571 All-District honors have been awarded, Red Storm Montclair State 1988 17-4-3 .771 ECAC NY-NJ champions players have racked up 14 All-America and 34 All- Montclair State 1989 13-8-1 .614 NJAC champions, NCAA Tournament Region selections. Wingert and Groenwald earned Montclair State 1990 16-4-0 .800 NCAA Tournament Totals 4 seasons 53-21-6 .700 Academic All-America honors three times each, while most recently, Jeff Stepan earned Academic St. John’s 1991 12-5-2 .684 BIG EAST regular season runners-up All-America accolades twice. St. John’s 1992 17-3-2 .818 BIG EAST Tournament and regular season champions, NCAA Tournament The results in the classroom have paralleled St. John’s 1993 18-1-3 .886 BIG EAST Tournament and regular season champions, NCAA Tournament superior results on the field in the last 18 seasons. St. John’s 1994 14-5-3 .705 BIG EAST Tournament champions, NCAA Tournament From the beginning of his tenure, Masur has led the St. John’s 1995 16-5-1 .750 BIG EAST Tournament champions, NCAA Tournament St. John’s 1996 22-2-2 .885 BIG EAST regular season champions, NCAA champions St. John’s program to landmark wins and stellar aca- St. John’s 1997 18-4-2 .792 BIG EAST regular season champions, NCAA Tournament Round of 16 demic results. In 2006, Red Storm players continued St. John’s 1998 16-5-3 .729 BIG EAST Tournament champions, NCAA Tournament Round of 16 both traditions, winning the BIG EAST Tournament St. John’s 1999 12-6-3 .643 NCAA Tournament Round of 16 championship and being recognized with a National St. John’s 2000 14-5-2 .714 NCAA Tournament Round of 16 Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) St. John’s 2001 17-3-3 .804 BIG EAST Tournament champions, NCAA College Cup Team Academic Award. St. John’s 2002 13-3-5 .738 NCAA Tournament Round of 16 St. John’s 2003 17-6-3 .712 BIG EAST regular season champions, NCAA College Cup In St. John’s run to the 2006 BIG EAST Cham- St. John’s 2004 12-6-4 .636 NCAA Tournament Round of 16 pionship, the Red Storm established new school St. John’s 2005 11-6-5 .614 NCAA Tournament Round of 16 records with seven straight shutouts and defeated St. John’s 2006 14-6-2 .682 BIG EAST Tournament champions, NCAA Tournament West Virginia, 1-0, with 4.4 seconds left in overtime St. John’s 2007 9-7-5 .548 BIG EAST Quarterfinals to earn a 15th-consecutive bid to the NCAA Tourna- St. John’s 2008 19-3-3 .820 BIG EAST regular season champions, NCAA College Cup ment. The win over the second-ranked Mountaineers St. John’s Totals 18 seasons 271-81-53 .735 was the Red Storm’s fourth of five-straight wins over Career Totals 22 seasons 324-102-59 .729 nationally ranked competition. St. John’s advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, 14
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where it would fall, 2-0, on the road For the third time in eight seasons, to seventh-ranked Maryland in a fourth the Red Storm made a run to the consecutive postseason trip to College College Cup by posting a 17-6-3 THE MASUR FILE Park, Md. overall record in 2003. With wins over Head Coach • St. John’s University (1991-present) Head Coach • 19th season at St. John’s • Rutgers ‘84 A stellar run of success immediately perennial national powers UC-Santa followed Masur’s arrival in 1991, as Barbara, Creighton and Maryland, St. • Montclair State University (1987-1990) the Red Storm won a then-program John’s faced familiar foe Indiana again Assistant Coach record 12 games in his first season. in the national semifinals. The Hoosiers • Rutgers University (1984-86) In 1992, St. John’s won its first ever scored twice in the first 20 minutes of BIG EAST Tournament championship the match and held on to win by a final Professional Player and made its first ever appearance score of 2-1. • Chicago Sting, Toledo Pride, New Jersey Eagles, Penn Jersey Spirit, New Jersey Imperials in the NCAA Tournament. The Red A trip to the quarterfinals of the Storm followed that up with BIG EAST 2004 NCAA Tournament was the end Amateur Player Tournament titles in 1993, 1994 and result of a challenging regular season • Rutgers University (1981-84) and Columbia High School (1977-80) 1995 as part of a run of four straight schedule. The Red Storm played seven tournament crowns. contests against nationally ranked As Head Coach • 324-102-59 career record in 22 seasons The next season, the 1996 team teams, and defeated No. 6 UCLA, 2-1, • Member of the St. John’s University Athletic, Rutgers Olympic Sports and set new single-season records for on the road in the third round of the Columbia High School Halls of Fame wins (22), goals (80), assists (88) and NCAA Tournament. St. John’s again • Two-time National Coach of the Year (1996 and 2001) and six-time Northeast points (248) on its way to the first went on the road in the quarterfinals, Region Coach of the Year (1991, 1993, 1996, 2001, 2003 and 2008) national championship in St. John’s falling at No. 3 Maryland, 1-0. • Three-time BIG EAST Coach of the Year (1991, 1993, 2008) University history. The Red Storm won The 2005 team posted a 4-1-2 • New Jersey Athletic Conference Coach of the Year (1989) and the BIG EAST regular season title, but record against ranked teams and went New Jersey College Coach of the Year (1989) fell in the semifinals of the BIG EAST on to finish the year with an 11-6-5 Tournament and earned an at-large bid overall record and a 10th-straight trip At St. John’s • 271-81-53 record in 18 seasons to the NCAA Tournament. St. John’s to the NCAA Tournament Round of 16. • 1996 National Championship ran through the tournament field with The Red Storm led the BIG EAST with • ` College Cup appearances in 1996, 2001, 2003 and 2008 five-straight wins and handled Florida five first and second team All-BIG EAST • 15 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances from 1992-2006 International, 4-1, in the championship selections and had a school record • Nation’s only program to reach 10 straight NCAA Tournament Rounds of 16 from 1996-2005 game to cap a 22-2-2 season with a three ESPN The Magazine Academic • 7 BIG EAST Tournament titles national title. All-District choices. • 6 BIG EAST regular season crowns A second straight BIG EAST regular Prior to his remarkable success at • 18 straight BIG EAST Tournament appearances from 1991-2008 season title followed in 1997 when St. John’s, Masur began his career as • Worked with United States U-20 team in 2002 and the U-18 squad in 2008 the team went 18-4-2 and 9-1-1 in a head coach at Montclair State in • Recognized by St. John’s School of Education as an alumnus “who has proven to conference play. Where the 1996 1987. As a rookie coach, Masur nearly be an extraordinary leader in the field of education” • 87 All-BIG EAST, 14 All-America selections and 34 Regional All-America choices in national championship did it with doubled the Redhawks win total from 17 seasons the most dominant offensive effort in the season before, finishing with a • 12 all-time selections in the Major League Soccer SuperDraft school history, the 1997 team did it 7-5-2 overall mark. Montclair State with a stellar defense. The Red Storm went 17-4-3 and won the ECAC New At Montclair State shut out a school-record 15 opponents York-New Jersey Regional Champion- • 53-21-6 record in four seasons and allowed just 13 goals in 24 games ship in 1988 and followed that up • NCAA Tournament appearances in 1988 and 1989 on the way to the second-highest wins with a 13-8-1 record, a New Jersey • 1988 ECAC New York-New Jersey Regional champions total (18) in school history. Athletic Conference championship and • 1989 New Jersey Athletic Conference champions Records continued to be broken in an NCAA Tournament berth in 1989. As a Player 1998 when the Red Storm set a BIG EAST In his final season at Montclair State • Drafted by New York Cosmos out of Columbia High School in 1979 Conference mark with the fifth tourna- in 1990, Masur led the Redhawks to • Only two-time All-American in Rutgers University history (1983-84) ment championship in program history. a 16-4-0 overall record and its second • Two-time All-American (1983-84) and three-time team captain After the program’s eighth and ninth berth in the NCAA Tournament. (1982-84) as a sweeper at Rutgers straight NCAA Tournament appearance Masur began his coaching career • Parade All-American, New Jersey State Player of the Year at Columbia High School in 1999 and 2000, the 2001 team won at his alma mater, Rutgers University, • Member of the Rutgers Athletic (1996), New Jersey Soccer (2002), the BIG EAST Tournament champion- in 1984. He was an assistant to his Columbia High School (2006) and Columbia Soccer (2001) Halls of Fame ship and advanced to the College Cup. former coach, Bob Reaso, for two sea- Education The Red Storm won six consecutive sons, before taking the job at Montclair • Doctorate in education administration supervision from St. John’s in 2003 postseason contests and defeated No. State in 1987. • Master’s in physical education, with a concentration in administration, from 1 Southern Methodist to advance to As a player at Rutgers, Masur was Montclair State in 1991 the national semifinals against Indiana. a two-time All-American and just the • Bachelor of science in sport management from Rutgers in 1984 The Hoosiers prevailed, 2-1, in over- third soccer player in school his- • Graduated from Columbia High School in 1979 time to avenge a 1-0 season-opening tory to be inducted into the Rutgers win by St. John’s and advance to the Olympic Sports Hall of Fame. The only national championship game. Scarlet Knight player to be named an Toledo Pride, New Jersey Eagles, Penn and saw his jersey retired by Rutgers In 2002, the opening of Belson All-American in back-to-back seasons, Jersey Spirit and New Jersey Imperials. University in 1989. Stadium marked a season in which the Masur earned national distinction in Masur’s most recent Hall of Fame Masur, and his wife, Shannon, have Red Storm also earned the first No. 1 1983 and 1984, as well as all-region induction came at Columbia High three daughters, Samantha, Jessica and national ranking in school history. St. honors from 1982-84. School, where he was a Parade All- Sidney, and a son, Christopher David. John’s played Wake Forest to a 1-1 tie Following his graduation from American and New Jersey State Player They reside in Montclair, N.J. in front of a sellout crowd of 2,266 in Rutgers, Masur was drafted by the of the Year, in May 2006. Prior to that, the first game at Belson and went on New York Cosmos and went on to play Masur was inducted into the St. John’s to earn the No. 1 national ranking. professionally with the Chicago Sting, Athletics Hall of Fame in May 2004 15
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The reeves File The matteo File As a Coach As a Professional Player • Promoted to Associate Head Coach in April 2006 • Spent time in the USL playing for the Charleston Battery and Minnesota Thunder • Has helped team win two BIG EAST Championships (2001 and 2006) • Played in the MLS for the Columbus Crew and NY/NJ Metrostars • Has guided team to National Finals (2003) and National Semifinals (2001, 2008) • Drafted by the Columbus Crew as the 20th overall pick in the 2002 MLS SuperDraft • Earned NSCAA East Region Assistant Coach of the Year honors (2008) • Named an Aflac Assistant Coach of the Year (2002) As a Player at St. John’s • Became Masur’s top assistant in August 2001 • Named a second team All-American in 2001 as a senior • Named the BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year in 2001 As a Player • Earned first team All-BIG EAST honors in 2000 and 2001 • Played in the midfield for the 1998 St. John’s team that won the BIG EAST • Earned second team All-BIG EAST honors in 1999 Championship and advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight. • Named to the BIG EAST All-Rookie team in 1998 Education Education • Earned an M.S. in secondary education from St. John’s in 1999 • Graduated from St. John’s in 2001 with a B.S. in telecommunications and a minor in business • Graduated from Boro Road University in London, England in 1997 with an upper second degree in sports science • Holds a USSF A National License and an NSCAA Advanced National Diploma Personal • Lives in Nassau County with wife Susanne, son Robbie and daughter Olivia.
support staff Rob Basile John Diffley M.A., S.C.C.C., C.S.C.S., U.S.A.W. Senior Associate Athletics Director Director of Strength & Conditioning Men’s Soccer Sport Administrator Men’s Soccer Strength Coach
Matt Borchard Said Hamdan Volunteer Goalkeeper Coach Associate Athletic Trainer
Tim Brown Ben Mallue Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant Men’s Soccer Contact
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2 0 0 9 st. john’s university red storm m e n ’ s s o c c e r 2 0 0 9 st. john’s university red storm m e n ’ s s o c c e r St. John’ s Univer sity facts and highlights One of America’s leading Catholic universities, Students ern facility in the Prati section. Centrally located St. John’s continues in its prominent role — that of Total enrollment in 2008 of 20,109 full- and near the Vatican, the four-story, 75,000-square- preparing young men and women to make a posi- part-time undergraduate and graduate students at foot building features eight high-tech classrooms, tive difference in the global community through campuses in Queens, Staten Island, and Manhat- a student and faculty lounge, 200 resident beds, leadership and service. tan, NYC; in Oakdale, NY; and in Rome, Italy. St. a chapel, library, courtyard, campus ministry and Founded by the Vincentian Community in 1870, John’s student body comprises 14,816 undergradu- administrative offices. St. John’s embraces the principles of St. Vincent ate and 5,293 graduate students from 44 states, St. John’s also opened a new learning center in de Paul, who was committed to serving those less Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia and U.S. Virgin Paris, France. Housed within the newly-renovated fortunate wherever they are found. While providing Islands and 122 countries. Maison-Mere, the six-story structure contains a quality higher education, St. John’s not only .Hispanic (12.5 percent), African-American (12.7 approximately 20,000 square feet of space with promotes the ideals of service, both locally and percent) and Asian (14.6 percent) students consti- residences, classrooms, offices and support space. globally, but also integrates those ideals into its tuted approximately 40 percent of the University’s The facility is close to all major cultural and artistic programs and the daily lives of its students. 2008 enrollment. landmarks. When St. John’s opened its doors, the Univer- .During the 2008-09 academic year, 95 percent .All campuses offer full access to the University- sity mainly served the children of New York City’s of St. John’s students received more than $358 wide wireless network. immigrant communities, who had little access to a million in financial assistance through scholarships, quality higher education. Today, with an increas- work-study programs, loans and grants. ingly global reach, St. John’s offers students from Global Studies all walks of life the opportunity to excel in a Faculty .Preparing students to make the world a better diverse atmosphere of mutual respect and common Nearly 90 percent of our 1,520 full-time faculty place is a big part of a St. John’s education. The purpose. members hold a Ph.D. or other terminal degree University’s growing Global Studies options allow in their field. The University offers more than 100 students to live, learn and serve others in a wide undergraduate and graduate programs, including range of locations around the world. 12 doctoral programs. .St. John’s continues to expand its popular .With our low 17:1 student-faculty ratio, St. summer and winter Global Studies programs. For John’s offers personal attention for every student. example, in summer 2008, the University added its first study abroad option in Russia, along with Campuses programs in Argentina, Bermuda, China, England, Our green, 96.5-acre Queens campus features France, Guatemala, Spain and Vietnam. Winter op- six ultramodern residence halls with lounges, study tions include Berlin, Egypt, India, Paris, Rome and rooms and fitness facilities; three-story townhouse- the Galápagos Islands. style residences accommodating 289 students; .While Global Studies has long played a role and a residence dining hall. Near the Queens in the St. John’s experience, the program grew campus on Union Turnpike are the Seton Complex considerably with the launch of Discover the World. and DePaul Houses — modern, apartment-style For example, Discover the World Europe allows Mission residences for graduate, law school and select students to study abroad in three international A Catholic, Vincentian and metropolitan Uni- upper-class students. cities in a single semester, offering a multi-faceted versity that embraces the Judeo-Christian ideals of The 16.5-acre Staten Island campus features perspective on European culture and politics. respect for the rights and dignity of every person, modern, apartment-style student residences Students also can spend a semester in Rome as well as each individual’s responsibility for the adjacent to campus. Additionally, limited student and Paris, each a vibrant metropolis that embodies world in which we live. housing is available at our 10-story Manhattan European art, culture and history. Students are im- campus. Our 175-acre Oakdale, N.Y., campus is a mersed in the rich culture, language and history in President center for higher education on Long Island. Over- each location, with multiple opportunities to serve Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M. looking the Great South Bay, the campus offers a the poor and disadvantaged. Master’s in Library Science and a Master of Science .Exciting new academic cohorts also enhanced Applications in School Psychology, along with professional Global Studies at St. John’s. Last May, for example, New freshmen applications have continued to certificates, master’s and doctoral degree programs 13 St. John’s students participated in “Discover increase, approximately doubling since 2005, and in education. Bermuda: Adaptive Ecosystem Management, exceeding 50,000 in 2009. Celebrating 14 years with a campus in Rome, Sustainability and Socioeconomic Issues.” Through Italy, St. John’s recently moved its to a new, mod- the three-credit, multidisciplinary course, a diverse SAT Scores group of students explored Bermuda’s ecology, In 2008, the average SAT score for admitted sociology, history and environmental challenges. St. John’s students rose to 1087. .Last January, 39 second-year Pharm. D. students began a semester abroad as part of the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Profession’s first Discover the World cohort. The entire group spent the semester studying in Rome, Paris and Sala- manca, Spain, energized by their new surroundings and learning about their chosen field from a fresh perspective.
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2 0 0 9 st. john’s university red storm m e n ’ s s o c c e r 2 0 0 9 st. john’s university red storm m e n ’ s s o c c e r St. John’ s Univer sity REV. DONALD J. HARRINGTON, C.M. P r e s i d e n t, s t. J o h n ’ S U n i v e r s i t y Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M., as- ing the residence hall complex is a dining sumed the Presidency of St. John’s Univer- facility named for alumnus and trustee William sity in 1989. As the 15th President of one Montgoris, retired CFO of Bear, Stearns. The of the largest Catholic universities in the residence halls were supplemented in 2005 by United States, he has provided leadership acquisition of two complexes on Union Turnpike for an ambitious initiative to position the that provide off-campus housing in apartment institution as a leader in higher education style facilities. Apartment style living accommo- for the 21st century. dations are also available in buildings adjacent His vision has resulted in an extraordi- to the Staten Island campus. nary transformation of the University into a Shortly after his ordination as a Vincentian “new” St. John’s, with enhanced facilities, priest in 1973, Father Harrington was assigned expanded academic initiatives, and an to Niagara University, which, like St. John’s, is increasing global presence. The vision has sponsored by the Vincentians. He served as been enabled by Fulfilling the Dream, a Instructor in Religious Studies, as Director of capital campaign that ended in May 2006, Student Activities, and as Executive Vice Presi- exceeding its goal and raising more than dent before being named the institution’s 22nd $271 million, the largest amount ever president – at 38 years of age, the youngest realized by a Catholic institution in New ever appointed. York State. Already completed are several Father Harrington has amassed a striking new buildings, including St. Thomas More record of community and professional activ- Church, the gift of alumnus John V. Bren- ity. He completed three terms as a trustee of nan and his wife, Anita, which stands at Niagara University, two terms on the Board of the center of the Queens campus; DaSilva Directors of the Association of Catholic Colleges Hall, a state-of-the-art classroom build- In fall 1995, St. John’s opened its third campus and Universities (ACCU), and six years on the ing, which opened in September 2004 and first international site – The Graduate Cen- Board of Trustees of Immaculate Conception on the Staten Island campus; and Taffner ter in Rome, Italy in facilities provided by the Seminary in Huntington, N.Y. He currently serves Field House, which is located adjacent to Vatican. A decision to develop a fourth campus on the Board of Directors of the Commission on Carnesecca Arena on the Queens campus on Eastern Long Island was implemented in Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) and named for alumnus Donald Taffner summer 1999 with the purchase of the 175- within the State of New York. and his wife Eleanor, an honorary alum acre La Salle Center in Oakdale. A fifth campus Born in Brooklyn, Father Harrington attended and member of the University’s Board of was acquired in December 2000 when the Our Lady Help of Christians elementary schools Trustees. These projects complement others College of Insurance, located in Manhattan, was in that borough, where he was educated by that have been completed within the last consolidated into St. John’s. In spring 2007 the the Sisters of Charity (Halifax). He graduated five years, including a 2,500 seat soccer University launched its new study abroad pro- from Manhattan’s Regis High School in 1963. stadium, named for trustee and longtime gram for undergraduates – Discover the World. He then entered the junior college seminary of benefactor Jerome Belson; and the Kelle- Plans are to establish sites across the globe. A the Vincentian Fathers in Princeton, N.J, before her Center, a multipurpose building on the site in Paris was opened in 2008 in a beauti- completing his studies for the priesthood at Mary University’s Staten Island campus, named fully restored historic building complex located Immaculate Seminary in Northampton, Pa. He for trustee Denis Kelleher and his wife. in the St. Germain district. Study at this site is pursued graduate studies at the Catholic University Academic initiatives include new degree included as part of the semester-long Discover of America and the University of Toronto. programs on both the graduate and Europe program, which provides an opportunity Father Harrington holds honorary doctor- undergraduate levels and implementation for students to study and live in Paris, Rome, ates from several colleges and universities in of a new university-wide core curriculum. and either Salamanca or Dublin and to combine the United States, including Niagara University, In order to assure that students acquire classroom instruction with cultural activities St. Thomas Aquinas College, and The Catholic technological proficiency, all incoming first- and a component unique to the program – the University of America and has also been hon- year students receive laptop computers opportunity to engage in service activities. ored by such international institutions as Fu Jen that can be used on the wireless network Perhaps the most transformative aspect of University in Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China; that covers all indoor and outdoor areas the University’s impressive growth has been the American University in Rome, Italy; and on each of the University’s campuses. The the transition to residence life, created through Kokushikan University in Tokyo, Japan. He was laptop initiative, launched in 2003, is the construction of six residence halls. The first three awarded the honor Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice by largest of its kind in the U.S. Intel Corpora- buildings, one of them named for John Cardinal His Holiness Pope John Paul II in 1989 and was tion recognized St. John’s advanced use of O’Connor, the beloved prelate of the Archdio- named a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre in 1999. technology by naming the University to its cese of New York, were completed in August He received the Order of Merit (Cavalieri) of the list of “Top 10 Unwired Colleges” in both 1999. Two more halls were opened in Septem- Republic of Italy in June 2003 and the Grand 2004 and 2005. While expanding its out- ber 2000, and one additional building, named Ufficiale in October 2003. reach through technology, the University for alumnus, benefactor, and former Chairman has also increased its physical presence of Mellon Bank Corporation Thomas Donovan, within the metropolitan area and beyond. was opened in September 2002. Complement- 19
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Highlights include:
The School of Education .The School of Education celebrated its 100th Anniversary with a dazzling array of events that highlighted the School’s continued fidelity to the high standards on which it was founded. From literacy to bullying, from technology to gangs, the Centennial celebration featured conferences, workshops, panel discussions and other activities that shed light on some of the most important issues facing today’s educators. St. John’s College of that provide students, pharmacists, physicians, nurses .In March, The School of Education held its Carol and other health care providers with opportunities to Gresser Forum, which drew educators from across Liberal Arts and Sciences research and better understand the health care needs The University’s oldest division, St. John’s College the New York region. The special Centennial program of New York City’s diverse communities, especially its of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers programs that com- featured a guest lecture by Bishop Frank J. Cag- low-income and immigrant populations. bine in-depth knowledge in 32 areas of study with the giano, Vicar General of the Diocese of Brooklyn, who broad analytical and communications skills students described his efforts to preserve the vision of Catholic need for success in a global marketplace. School of Law elementary education in a time of social and peda- Setting an example for students, faculty continue The School of Law led the nation with four gogical change. to apply their scholarly expertise in efforts that serve students who were awarded 2009 Peggy Browning .The School of Education continues to fulfill St. the wider community — in New York City, the nation Fellowships. With close to 350 applicants from 110 John’s mission by promoting educational opportuni- and the world. participating law schools, the Peggy Browning Fellow- ties for underserved students in public and parochial .For example, the Department of Psychology has ship recognizes distinguished students who have not schools throughout New York City. For example, created PARTNERS (Preventing Adverse Reactions only excelled in law school, but also have demon- one such program, Project PACES (Partnerships with to Negative Events and Related Stress), a multidis- strated their commitment to workers’ rights through Archdiocesan Catholic Elementary Schools), supports ciplinary clinical-research program that offers free, previous academic, work, volunteer and personal teacher development in eight local Catholic schools in state-of-the-art mental health services to underserved experiences. the areas of literature and mathematics children and families in local, multicultural com- .With the creation of the Hugh L. Carey Center for munities. The program mirrors the commitment of St. Dispute Resolution, the School of Law has found a Vincent de Paul, who sought to bring relief to those in new and innovative way to integrate the Vincentian most desperate need. mission of St. John’s into scholarship surrounding .Through a partnership with Catholic Charities the legal profession. Its mission is to foster respect Neighborhood Services, students from St. John’s Col- for every human person throughout the adversarial lege conducted research with high school dropouts process. The Center promotes conflict resolution on that culminated in the Liaison for Emerging Adulthood a local, national and global scale, while teaching its Clinic (LEAP) and treatment approach, Risk Reduction students to provide courageous and wise representa- through Independence Therapy (RRIT). tion to their clients.
College of Pharmacy and College of Professional Studies Last October, over 700 students from the Col- Allied Health Professions lege of Professional Studies polished their résumés Further enriching St. John’s quality academics, and met with representatives from more than 75 St. John’s College of Pharmacy and Allied Health corporations, organizations and agencies as part of Professions brought together pharmacy scholars the Academic Internship Fair. Numbers of students and industry leaders at its Third Annual Dr. Charles I. and organizations rose dramatically from the previous Jarowski Industrial Pharmacy Symposium in May. Held session, as students vied for spring and fall academic at Taffner Field House, the symposium drew 80 partici- for-credit internships that are available in the New pants, including students, researchers and engineers York metropolitan area. working in the field of industrial pharmacy. .The College of Professional Studies plays a crucial .Strengthening St. John’s mission as a Metropolitan, role in a new, strategic partnership between St. John’s Catholic, and Vincentian university, the College of University and New York City’s Department of Home- Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions also created less Services. As announced by James P. Pellow, Ed.D., The Urban Pharmaceutical Care Research and Educa- Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer tion Institute. It serves as an umbrella for programs at St. John’s, the Advantage Academy will allow more 20
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than 40 homeless and formerly homeless individuals to obtain an associate degree in Information Technol- ogy or Business. .While enrolled in the two-year program, students will receive free housing and support services from DHS and academic curriculum and life skills training from St. John’s. The Advantage Academy will break the cycles of poverty and homelessness through higher education as it prepares participants for independent lives and career paths.
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business This tax season, students in The Peter J. Tobin College of Business volunteered as tax preparers for underserved residents of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Based at St. John’s Bread and Life facility, the volunteers in the IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program have secured just under $2,000,000 for their clients. .The effort drew wide recognition. For example, Eyewitness News (WABC) education reporter Art Mc- Farland visited St. John’s University’s Queens campus and the Bread and Life facility to interview five TCB the Community Service Honor Roll is the highest New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg praised student volunteers and clients served through this federal recognition a school can achieve for its com- St. John’s University for its progress in the “PLANYC program. mitment to service-learning and civic engagement. 2030 Challenge,” a plan to reduce greenhouse .Last June, at Attorney General Eric Holder’s invita- emissions by 30 percent in 10 years. St. John’s joined Service tion and in his conference room at the U.S. Depart- the effort in June 2007. Since then, St. John’s has Strengthening their commitment to St. John’s tradi- ment of Justice in Washington, D.C., Professor John Q. emerged as a leading innovator in developing strate- tion of service and social justice, nine undergraduates Barrett delivered a lecture to DOJ personnel entitled gies to meet those goals. The first school to submit in the University’s Ozanam Scholars Program joined “Robert H. Jackson and Nuremberg.” The lecture was its plan to the Mayor, St. John’s has established a civic-minded peers last March at a nationwide confer- part of Attorney General Holder’s “American History sustainability office within the Department of Facilities ence on university service programs. The Ozanam and the Law” lecture series. Services. Scholars shared ideas, learned about lobbying and .St. John’s student-athletes are consistently recog- St. John’s furthered its commitment to the environ- even led a workshop at the annual IMPACT National nized for their outstanding contribution to sports and ment by partnering with the City and New York Student Conference on Service, Advocacy and Social academics, and this past year was no exception. For Restoration Project’s “MillionTreesNYC” initiative. One Action. Held at the University of Maryland, the Confer- their hard work and dedication throughout the 2008- thousand new trees will be planted on the Queens ence drew more than 600 students, administrators 09 academic year, 20 Red Storm athletes received the and Staten Island campuses, enhancing the greening and not-for- profit professionals. “Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars Award” from Diverse of the University and the sustainability of the cam- .Combining “Greek life” with St. John’s University’s Issues In Higher Education Magazine. puses’ local environments. Vincentian tradition of service, a group of students .St. John’s University remains one of the nation’s .St. John’s hosted a conference last March on Emer- and administrators spent their spring break helping outstanding institutions of higher learning, according gency Preparedness for Study Abroad programs. The others as volunteers at Give Kids the World Village, to The Princeton Review’s 2010 ranking of “The Best conference drew more than 80 college and university a unique Florida “resort” for children with life- 371 Colleges” in America. This is the sixth time The professionals to the Queens campus. The one-day threatening illnesses. Representing the Queens and Princeton Review has placed St. John’s University in its seminar — a follow-up to St. John’s successful Urban Staten Island campuses, the 12 students served food, popular list of America’s top colleges. Hazards Campus Safety Conference — featured handed out gifts and offered their time to children .Alumni and friends continue to recognize the eight safety experts who examined best practices for and parents. University’s achievements through their support. Last schools that have students studying abroad. .St. John’s focus on service is evident in all its aca- October, St. John’s held its Eleventh Annual President’s .Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Prof. Muhammad demic programs, including Global Studies. In fall 2008, Dinner, which raised $2.15 million for scholarship Yunus, Founder of Grameen Bank, paid a special visit for example, students studying abroad logged more assistance to directly benefit its more than 20,000 to St. John’s Queens campus last spring to announce than 1,000 hours of service — a 25 percent increase students. a partnership venture between the University and over the prior semester. Grameen America. This new collaboration joins the Initiatives Vincentian Institute for Social Action (VISA) and To more visibly embed St. John’s Catholic and Vin- Global Loan Opportunities for Budding Entrepreneurs Honors and Awards (GLOBE) initiatives in allowing students to learn and This past year, St. John’s continuing tradition of centian mission into the educational experience of all our students, the University established the Vincentian work in the field of business and microfinance as they general excellence won professional accolades both support Grameen America’s plans to expand through- for students, faculty and the institution as a whole. Institute for Social Action (VISA). The institute provides an organizational focus for new and ongoing pro- out New York City and around the country. Journalism Professor Mark J. Prendergast has .Thanks to the University’s innovative Academic been named Ombudsman for Stars and Stripes, the grams that allow faculty and students to collaborate at exploring the causes of and developing solutions Computing Initiative (ACI), which was launched in government-owned newspaper that reports indepen- 2003 to equip every freshman with a laptop computer, dently on and for the U.S. military community around for global poverty and social injustice. A state-of-the art Global Language and Culture each of St. John’s approximately 3,200 incoming the world. His three-year term at the newspaper freshmen will be receiving a Lenovo ThinkPad X200, began last January. Center is being designed for the Queens Campus. As currently conceived, the new Center will be located in an upgrade of the T61 model distributed to the 2008- The Corporation for National and Community Ser- 09 freshmen class last September. These new laptops vice honored St. John’s University last February with a Council Hall and will be sectioned into individual lan- guage areas where students can experience a particular are smaller and faster than their predecessors, with a place on the President’s Higher Education Community longer battery life. Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and language and culture through immersion in conversation, service to America’s communities. Launched in 2006, television broadcasts and other presentations. 21
2 0 0 9 st. john’s university red storm m e n ’ s s o c c e r 2 0 0 9 st. john’s university red storm m e n ’ s s o c c e r St. John’ s Univer sity Chris Monasch D i r e c t o r o f A t h l e t i c s Now in the fifth year providing • The men’s basketball team posted 16 victories, tying Monasch, 50, was named the fifth Athletic Director leadership for his alma mater’s for the most wins in a season under head coach Norm in St. John’s University history on February 1, 2005. He athletics program, Chris Monasch Roberts. The squad defeated Georgetown twice, with has spent his entire career in collegiate athletics, serving oversees St. John’s 17 varsity one of those wins representing St. John’s first BIG in various leadership capacities for more than 25 years sports and leads the University’s EAST Tournament victory since 2003, and went on to and has a résumé that touches some 30 institutions. Strategic Plan for Athletics, including participate in the postseason CBI. He has served as commissioner of the America East and development, facilities, marketing, • The men’s and women’s fencing teams finished sixth Northeast Conferences, as well as Assistant and Associate communications, corporate relations in the nation at the NCAA Tournament. Six fencers Athletic Director at Fordham and Seton Hall Universities, and NCAA compliance. earned All-America honors for coach Yury Gelman, respectively. He has experience with complex issues such Monasch has made a consider- who had just come off mentoring the USA Men’s as NCAA governance, compliance, student development able impact in every area of St. sabre team to a silver medal at the 2008 Olympic and academic support, and is known as a visionary John’s Department of Athletics during his tenure. He has Summer Games in Beijing, China. administrator. overseen the hiring of key personnel in the Athletic Devel- Monasch spent 1997-2004 as Commissioner of the opment, Sports Marketing and Athletic Communications • In late February, the men’s lacrosse team recorded America East Conference, leading that organization in areas. He also created several new assistant coaching its biggest win since the program’s reinstatement in implementing a NCAA compliance program, developing a positions for women’s sports programs, in alignment with 2005, topping No. 5 Georgetown, 10-9, on campus at marketing program and organizing the league’s television the University’s commitment to gender equity. DaSilva Memorial Field. The team closed out its season network. Monasch created the Student Athletic Advisory Significant facility upgrades have been made during with a record-breaking crowd of 1,254 on hand for its Committee and restructured the league governance Monasch’s tenure, including the construction of The matchup against No. 3 Duke. process to empower the member institutions’ presidents Courts at St. John’s and various improvements at the • The St. John’s baseball team made history on March as its chief governing body. Monasch also oversaw the newly-named Jack Kaiser Baseball Stadium, which honors 29, 2009, taking on Georgetown in the first-ever addition of four new members to the conference and one of Monasch’s distinguished predecessors. Monasch baseball game at the New York Mets’ new stadium, brought the conference to the highest level of athletic is currently spearheading the multi-phase fundraising Citi Field. The crowd of 22,397 is now in place in the success in its history. and renovation plan for the modernization of venerable NCAA record books, as the seventh-largest ever for a Prior to his tenure at the AEC, Monasch served as the Carnesecca Arena – which received significant changes regular season college baseball game. first full-time Commissioner of the Northeast Conference, already in Phases I, II and III of the initiative, houses • The softball team appeared in the BIG EAST Tourna- a position he held for nine years. He extricated the league most of St. John’s Athletics Department and serves as the ment after clinching seventh place in the regular from the ECAC in the late 1980s, changing its name from on-campus home for the University’s storied basketball season. Earlier in the year, the squad posted a Top 15 the ECAC Metro Conference, expanded league member- programs. victory, taking down Louisville at Red Storm Field. ship, added Division I-AA football to its sports sponsor- Monasch has implemented an athletics department ship list and developed its television network. philosophy of “Win, Graduate, Serve,” which begins with • The men’s and women’s golf teams have been strong Monasch has been a member of several NCAA a newly-created annual orientation program for all in- throughout the year, with sixth-place finishes for both committees, including the NCAA Management Council, coming student-athletes. St. John’s Student Development at the BIG EAST Championship. Women’s golfer Renee the Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee, the staff provides academic support and guides community Cloutier was named a member of the All-BIG EAST team. Recruiting Committee and the Division I Baseball Com- service and leadership efforts in Carnesecca Arena’s • The men’s tennis teams captured fifth place at the BIG mittee, on which he still serves. He has been an advocate two-year-old, state-of-the-art Student-Athlete Center for EAST Championship in Tampa. The Red Storm women for student-athletes, serving two terms as liaison with the Excellence. won five of its last six matches for a strong finish to NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. He served Annual giving to St. John’s Athletics and the number the regular season. as chair of the Division I Management Council during of members in the Red White Club have markedly the 2004-05 academic year, and currently serves on the increased since his arrival, with the addition of develop- • The Red Storm track and field team raced to another NACDA Sears Cup Board of Directors. ment events such as the Bullpen Winter Banquet, benefit- year of excellence, earning the squad’s 26th Metropol- Monasch began his career as an Assistant Athletic ing the Red Storm baseball team. Monasch has overseen itan Title this spring. Grad student Arina Gerasimova Director at Fordham University, a role he filled for four several special events related to the storied men’s bas- earned the BIG EAST indoor title in the triple-jump years before serving as the school’s interim athletic ketball program, such as Legacy Honors Weekend (2006), – making her St. John’s 30th individual champion in director in 1985, where he also started the school’s first the Joe Lapchick Symposium (2006) and the year-long track & field. academic support program. As an Associate Athletic 100 Years of St. John’s Basketball celebration (2007-08). Director at Seton Hall University, Monasch was a key In 2008-09, the St. John’s athletics program posted In the classroom, 62 percent of St. John’s student- player in the athletic department’s upgrade that led to a another year of achievement under Monasch’s leadership. athletes earned grade point averages of 3.0 or higher men’s basketball Final Four appearance and the move of during the 2008-09 academic year and 11 of 17 teams its games to the Meadowlands. • With a 19-3-3 overall record and an 8-1-2 mark in BIG topped the 3.0 plateau. Monasch is currently the chair of the BIG EAST finance EAST conference play, the men’s soccer team won the • Rory Quinn of the men’s soccer team and Casie Brooks committee and serves on the Advisory Board of the BIG EAST regular season title en route to the fourth of the volleyball team were selected as St. John’s BIG National Consortium of Academics and Sports. He also NCAA College Cup appearance in program history. EAST/Aeropostale scholar-athletes of the year. contributes on the Advisory Board for the Sport Manage- Head coach Dr. Dave Masur was named NSCAA ment program and the College of Professional Studies Northeast Coach of the Year, and junior Joel Gustafs- • Women’s tennis player Jenny Yonkus was selected to at St. John’s. He has served as an adjunct professor at son earned second team All-America and BIG EAST represent St. John’s at the 2009 NCAA Leadership the Seton Hall University School of Law and St. John’s Defensive Player of the Year honors. Conference in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. University. Monasch is a St. John’s alumnus, graduating with • The women’s soccer team posted an 8-6-5 record, • Men’s basketball player Tomas Jasiulionis was named to the NCAA Division I-AAA Athletics Directors As- a B.S. in athletic administration in 1981. In addition to marking the 10th winning season for head coach Ian his degree from St. John’s, Monasch holds a M.A. in Stone, and making a third-straight appearance in the sociation Scholar-Athlete Team. • Men’s soccer players Rory Quinn, Adam Himeno and communications from Fordham University (1984) and a BIG EAST Tournament. Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University (1993). He • The volleyball team went 22-9 on the year, and the Joel Gustafsson were named to the ESPN the Maga- zine Academic All-District second teams. is a member of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Bar team’s 12-2 BIG EAST record captured the league’s Associations. regular season title for the third consecutive year. Wio- • Tom Manes of the men’s lacrosse team was selected to Monasch currently resides in Manhattan. leta Leszczynska was named the BIG EAST player of participate in the esteemed Nike adrenaline internship the year, while Lena Yee was selected the conference’s program during the summer. Libero of the Year for an unprecedented third season • Six student-athletes were named to St. John’s presti- in a row. gious President’s Society. • In the winter, the women’s basketball team made its St. John’s student-athletes continue to be extremely fourth postseason appearance in the last five years active members of the community – on campus, in the with a run to the WNIT Third Round, and earned a greater New York City area, and beyond. Red Storm sixth-straight BIG EAST Tournament berth. Rookie student-athletes contributed more than 1,600 community forward Da’Shena Stevens was selected as the BIG outreach hours during the 2008-09 academic year. EAST Freshman of the Year. Chris Monasch presents Neal Kitson the Kenneth F. Perrone Memorial 22 Award at the 2009 St. John’s Athletic Awards Banquet.
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Career Development The Career Development Program provides personalized assistance to student-athletes throughout their four years at St. John’s Univer- sity. By attending workshops and one-on-one meetings with a Career Counselor, our student- athletes gain the skills necessary to make appropriate career decisions from freshman year through graduation.
Personal Development The personal development commitment builds a foundation for a well-balanced lifestyle for student-athletes, encouraging emotional well- being, personal growth and effective and healthy decision-making skills. By attending small group workshops and one-on-one meetings with a certified therapist our student-athletes gain the skills necessary to make appropriate life-balance decisions. Overview Student-athletes face a unique set of chal- The program focuses on five key areas: lenges and circumstances as they participate in academic support, career development, personal Division I intercollegiate athletics. In addition development, leadership and community service. to an enormous investment of time and energy, each student-athlete must adhere to strict NCAA Academic Support guidelines regarding academic eligibility while The Academic Support program assigns each balancing their athletic and academic pursuits. varsity team an athletic academic advisor. This The Division of Academic Support Services, in advisor serves as a key contact for student- collaboration with the Department of Athletics, athletes seeking academic assistance, and helps has developed a comprehensive support and the student-athletes navigate the academic resource program to help maintain this balance. community. The advisor works closely with their The Student Development for Athletes program assigned students to monitor their academic provides a wide range of services from the progress throughout the semester. recruiting stage through graduation. In 2008, the Student Development for Athletes program was recognized by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) as an exemplary practice for its holistic approach to meeting the needs of the student-athlete population.
Mission The mission of the Student Development for Athletes program is to assist student-athletes in realizing their educational and athletic potential. Utilizing the Developmental Advising Model, each student-athlete will be expected to achieve his/her highest level of educational capability. Through the provision of a range of services, each student-athlete will receive the necessary support to be successful life-long learners, capable of success inside and outside of the classroom. Our student-athletes will be equipped to use their academic experience and appreciation of Vincentian character and values in their post-collegiate, professional and personal endeavors. 23
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Student Development Team
Dr. Nancy S. Kaplan, Associate Vice President, Student Development for Athletes 718-990-1672
Eric Rienecker, Director, Academic Support for Student-Athletes 718-990-5687
Lucy Pesce, Associate Director, Leadership Development and Special Events 718-990-6979
Fr. Tri Mihn Duong, Campus Minister for Athletics 718-990-5058
Mark Armiento, Sports Psychology & Counseling Consultant 718-990-6899
Mary Ellen Bingham, Leadership Development & Recognition activities. Each team is provided with opportuni- Nutritionist/Registered Dietician Numerous leadership opportunities exist for ties to perform community service throughout 718-990-7984 student-athletes at St. John’s, ranging from team the year as a group or on an individual basis. and campus positions to national leadership Justin Krass, involvement. Student Development for Athletes Student-Athlete Center for Excellence Career Counselor, Career Center works with each team to help develop programs In October 2007, the University dedicated its 718-990-1368 to enhance leadership development, including the state of the art Student-Athlete Center for Excel- Raymond Howell, selection and training of student-athlete orienta- lence. The Center, located in Carnesecca Arena, Associate Director, tion leaders, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is a 4,000 square-foot facility that features one Academic Support for Student-Athletes (SAAC) Team Representatives, SD101 peer educa- large study room that can accommodate up to 718-990-1459 tors and community service coordinators. fifty-four students at a time, and seventy-four when converted into a lecture hall. The Center Jennifer Lebowitz, Community Service also includes four individual study rooms for Assistant Director, It is important that student-athletes at St. quiet one on one tutoring, as well as offices for Academic Support for Student-Athletes 718-990-6736 John’s University develop an understanding and Student Development staff. appreciation for the Vincentian mission of the Bernard Rencher, institution. Each member of the Student Develop- Assistant Director, Academic Support ment for Athletes team encourages student- for Student-Athletes athletes to put their knowledge of the Vincentian 718-990-5823 mission into action through community service JoAnne Zissel, Administrative Assistant, Student Development for Athletes 718-990-2643
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The Red White Club was founded in 1983 as the fundraising arm for all St. John’s Red White Club athletic teams and support groups. The Red White Club provides the resources necessary Staff Directory to ensure Red Storm student-athletes have the opportunity to achieve their maximum Brain Colleary Senior Associate A.D./External Affairs academic and athletic potentials. With nation- [email protected] ally ranked teams in both men’s and women’s 718-990-6814 sports, All-American and All-Academic team recognition for St. John’s student-athletes, it Corey Aronstam is an exciting time to be associated with St. Associate A.D./External Affairs John’s athletics and the Red White Club. [email protected] 718-990-7566 The generous support of Red White Club • Provide our coaches with the resources to donors has played a key role in the continuing recruit the most talented student-athletes Kevin Barry advancement of St. John’s athletic programs. in the world. Assistant Director of Athletic Development The financial support provided by members of • Provide our student-athletes with an [email protected] the Red White Club and Annual Fund enable intercollegiate playing experience they will 718-990-6147 the athletics department to: always remember. Mary Pat Beirne Associate Director of Athletic Development • Provide the finest of educational opportuni- Since its inception, the Red White Club has [email protected] ties as a result of the new Student-Athlete raised close to 20 million dollars in support of 718-990-1873 Center for Excellence. St. John’s Athletics. The University is proud of • Renovate and upgrade athletic facilities its tradition of excellence and knows it is im- Annemarie Carey Assistant Director of Athletic Development such as Kaiser Stadium and Carnesecca perative that funds are raised to maintain the [email protected] Arena. highest level of competition to win BIG EAST 718-990-6153 Conference Championships. Financial support is critical to our success and donor generosity Elizabeth Austin is appreciated. Donors make a difference in Graduate Assistant for Athletic Development the future of St. John’s – give today! [email protected] 718-990-2548
Office of Athletic Development St. John’s University 8000 Utopia Parkway Queens, NY 11439 Phone: 718-990-7906 Fax: 718-990-6812
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Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine Ron Linfonte oversees athletic training services at St. John’s University. His staff includes six as- sistant athletic trainers, all certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and boasting more a significant amount of time in the education of and team physicians is committed to providing the than 50 combined years of athletic training experi- student-athletes with respect to injury-prevention, most comprehensive and safest health care pos- ence. Linfonte and his staff, along with a number nutrition and psychological support in dealing with sible. Evaluations, treatments and rehabilitation are of student athletic trainers, are responsible for the injuries. established for each individual, taking into consid- health and care of the 17 NCAA Division I sports at The athletic training department receives the eration the sport in which the athlete participates the University. guidance of several noted sports medicine physi- in as well as other intangible matters. The primary Each certified staff member is in charge of the cians. Answorth Allen, M.D., is the head team goal of the St. John’s sports medicine department health care of at least two varsity athletic teams or physician who oversees all of the associate and as- is to return the athletes to their status before injury support groups. These responsibilities begin with sistant team doctors as well as the athletic trainers. in the safest and most timely manner. attendance at every team practice and competi- The athletic training staff utilizes the sports tion, as well as travel to road contests. The athletic medicine facilities to treat and rehabilitate injured trainer is responsible for evaluating and assessing athletes in Taffner Field House and Carnesecca athletic injuries, administering first aid and injury Arena. The sports medicine staff also utilizes local care, making medical referrals and establishing area physical therapists for more comprehensive treatments, and rehabilitation and recondition- post-surgical care of the athletes. ing of athletic injuries. The athletic trainer spends The sports medicine team of athletic trainers
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The Strength and Conditioning department supports the student-athlete exercise technique, progression and exercise selection. Proper exercise by providing comprehensive sport specific programs designed to enhance technique is always a priority in each strength and conditioning session. athletic performance, while minimizing the occurrence of injury. The The year-round program is divided into three specific periods: preseason, program is designed to educate the student-athlete and foster an environ- in-season and offseason. During these periods, the types of exercises ment that effectively maximizes their athletic potential. performed as well as the volume and intensity of training are manipulated The department provides a program that incorporates a variety of to provide the appropriate amounts of stimuli in order to achieve peak proven training principles and methods with the ultimate goal of “Building performance levels. a Better Athlete.” The program will encompass the main components for Since each sport places different physiological, neurological and overall sport fitness: strength, power, speed, agility, sport-specific condi- musculo-skeletal demands on the student-athlete’s body, programs are tioning, flexibility and sports nutrition. In addition, the program includes designed specifically for each sport. Also, because each student-athlete is exercises and drills that focus on balance and coordination, all of which different, the programs will be designed to improve the individual athlete’s are designed to assist in improving the movement patterns of the student- strengths and weaknesses, thereby improving overall performance levels. athlete. The St. John’s Strength and Conditioning department believes that An increase in the performance levels of the individual athlete will in turn this type of program is essential in developing a competitor’s complete result in an increase in the overall team success. athleticism. St. John’s strength and conditioning programs incorporate a wide variety of methods and styles of training. Olympic lifts, conventional weightlifting exercises, body weight strength exercises, circuits and interval training, speed development drills and plyometrics are all taught to the student- athlete in order to fully develop each component of sport fitness. The pri- mary objectives are to educate the student-athlete with regard to proper
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THE COURTS AT St. John’s CARNESECCA ARENA MADISON SQUARE GARDEN The Courts at St. John’s serve as home to both The on-campus competition venue for St. St. John’s has been part of The Garden’s legacy the men’s and women’s tennis teams. The five John’s basketball and volleyball, Carnesecca since January 19, 1931. St. John’s has played regulation-size courts are located adjacent to Arena (then Alumni Hall) opened its doors 636 games at The Garden, its home away from Taffner Field House and are open daily through- on December 4, 1961. With a seating capac- home, and has amassed five NIT titles, 13 ECAC out the year. In addition to serving as the home ity of 6,008, Carnesecca Arena ranks as the Holiday Festival championships and three BIG to the Red Storm tennis teams, The Courts at St. fourth largest indoor arena in the metropoli- EAST Tournament titles (1983, 1986, 2000). In John’s also provide students with an opportunity tan area behind the Meadowlands, Madison 2004, the women’s basketball team played its to participate in tennis as a recreational activity. Square Garden and Nassau Veterans Memorial first game at “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” Coliseum. In 1961, the year the facility was and now owns six appearances at the storied completed, the building rated second only to venue. Madison Square Garden. The arena, which houses most of the Red Storm Athletics Department staff, includes a new, state-of-the- art academic support center for student-athletes and is currently in the midst of a five-year planned renovation.
BELSON STADIUM IIn the fall of 2002, the men’s and women’s soccer RED STORM FIELD programs began play at Belson Stadium, a 2,500- Red Storm Field is home to the St. John’s seat, state-of-the-art stadium. The stadium was University softball team. The field officially primarily funded by a $6 million gift from Mr. and opened on May 6, 2001 vs. BIG EAST rival Mrs. Jerome Belson. Mr. Belson is a graduate of the Syracuse University. The facility is equipped School of Law, a member of the University’s Board with an electronic scoreboard, a public address of Trustees and a generous benefactor of St. John’s. TAFFNER FIELD HOUSE system and has a seating capacity of 250. It is The stadium is situated on a raised platform, with Taffner Field House, a $16 million, two-story, located on the west side of campus, close to St. parking underneath and features FieldTurf and 43,000 square foot structure, was completed in John’s six award-winning residence halls. includes a press box, private suites and media room. the fall of 2005. The facility includes four full- size basketball courts, two for varsity basketball and two for the general student population. The facility includes offices and meeting spaces for recreation and intramural activities and men’s and women’s basketball, dedicated locker rooms for both student recreation and men’s and women’s basketball, an audio/visual and meeting room for all varsity athletic teams, and exclusive sports medicine and weight training DA SILVA MEMORIAL FIELD Jack Kaiser Stadium facilities. Originally opened as St. John’s Stadium in Formerly The Ballpark at St. John’s, the home 1978, DaSilva Memorial Field was rededicated of Red Storm baseball was constructed in the in 1998 in memory of John DaSilva, a St. John’s spring of 2000, and renamed for St. John’s Hall University hockey star who was killed tragically of Fame Coach, Athletics Director Emeritus and in an automobile accident. DaSilva Memorial distinguished alum in the spring of 2007. Jack Field is home to the men’s lacrosse and Kaiser Stadium, already considered one of the women’s track and field teams. The field was premier venues for collegiate baseball in the resurfaced in the summer of 2004 to incorporate BIG EAST, received a remodeled entrance and the addition of FieldTurf. color LED scoreboard during the 2009 season. The facility boasts seating for 3,500 specta- tors, ample media seating, lighting and public address system. 28
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