GENERAL INFORMATION TABLE of CONTENTS SMU TENNIS ONLINE Schedule
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GENERAL INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SMU TENNIS ONLINE Schedule ...................................................................1 The SMU Athletics Department presents the latest Quick Facts ...............................................................2 information on SMU tennis to fans around the world at its offi cial 2005-06 Roster .........................................................3 website, SMUMustangs.com. In 2005, SMU partnered with 2005-06 Outlook .......................................................3 College Sports Television (CSTV) and went through a major Coaching Staff ..........................................................4 redesign giving Mustang fans better coverage than ever before Mustang Bios .......................................................5-11 of SMU Athletics. 2004-05 Review ......................................................11 SMUMustangs.com provides the most accurate and up-to- Records/History ................................................ 12-13 date tennis information including rosters, player bios, individual This Is SMU ............................................................14 stats, schedules, recaps and team statistics. All of which is Dallas, Texas ..........................................................15 available to Mustang fans and media representatives. Live Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center ................16 stats for selected tennis matches are also available online at smumustangs.com. SMU QUICK FACTS Fans can buy tickets and renew season packages online Location ................................................ Dallas, Texas through the virtual branch of the SMU Athletics Ticket Offi ce. In Founded .............................................................1911 addition, SMU supporters can learn about the numerous facets President .........................................R. Gerald Turner of the Athletics Department including staff directories, facility Director of Athletics ...............................Jim Copeland information, and camp sign-ups. University Athletic Representative .....C. Paul Rogers Chairman of the Athletic Council ..........Dan Orlovsky Senior Woman Administrator .............Koni Overstreet Enrollment .......................................................10,901 Nickname ....................................................Mustangs Mascot .....................Peruna VIII (a miniature horse) Colors ...................................................Red and Blue Conference .......................Conference USA (C-USA) Facility .................................. Haggar Tennis Stadium Capacity .............................................................1,500 Letterwinners Returning/Lost .................................7/3 MISSION STATEMENT 2004-05 Record ................................................15-13 The SMU Athletics Media Relations Offi ce is located off Southern Methodist University strives for excellence in 2004-05 Conference Finish .......................4th (WAC) the north concourse of Moody Coliseum (Room 113). Tennis teaching, research and service. Within this mission, SMU’s 2005 Final ITA Ranking .......................................44th contact Kelsey Yantis is generally available in her offi ce on intercollegiate athletics program is an integral part of the days of tennis matches two hours prior to the beginning of institution and its educational programs. SMU is committed to COACHING STAFF the match. maintaining an intercollegiate athletics program that refl ects the Members of the media can contact Yantis in her offi ce by attitudes and values underlying the University’s overall mission: Head Coach ........Carl Neufeld (Northern Illinois, '79) calling 214-768-3735 or 214-768-2883. integrity, academic excellence, leadership, equity, diversity SMU Record (yrs.) ..........................226-106 (12 yrs.) and success. An intercollegiate athletics program that refl ects Career Record (yrs.) .......................407-210 (21 yrs.) Mailing Address: these values will contribute to the overall quality of the campus Assistant Coach ............Ignacio Hirigoyen (SMU, '99) SMU Box 750216 experience by fostering a sense of community and promoting GENERAL INFO. Dallas, Texas 75275-0216 institutional commitment on the part of student, faculty, staff Offi ce Phone ........................................214-768-2664 and alumni. Offi ce Fax ............................................ 214-768-2044 Street Address for overnighted materials: Moody Coliseum SMU is committed to maintaining a successfully competitive Program Administrator .......................Carlton Cooper 6024 Airline Road intercollegiate athletics program that acts in concert with Offi ce Phone ........................................214-768-4217 Dallas, Texas 75205 academic objectives and enriches the life of the institution. Offi ce Phone: 214-768-2883 Accordingly, the intercollegiate athletics program should ATHLETICS TICKET OFFICE Offi ce Fax: 214-768-2044 be conducted with respect, fairness, civility, honesty and Assistant A.D. for Media Relations: Brad Sutton responsibility. The student-athlete’s activities are an integral Phone ..............................................214-SMU-GAME Email: [email protected] part of the larger educational experience, enhancing his or her Fax ....................................................... 214-768-2997 Associate Director: Claire Schmitt holistic development. The University will admit no student- Address ......................................... 6024 Airline Road Email: [email protected] athlete who does not demonstrate a reasonable likelihood P.O.Box 750216, Dallas, TX 75275 Assistant Director: Herman Hudson of successfully completing a baccalaureate degree at SMU. Director of Ticket Operations .................Will Simpson Email: [email protected] To ensure that SMU’s student-athletes have a reasonable Media Relations Assistant (MTN Contact): Kelsey Yantis opportunity to complete their baccalaureate degrees, the Assistant Ticket Manager ..................Russell Durrant Email: TBA University will endeavor to provide the necessary and Offi ce: 214-768-3735 appropriate resources for academic support. 2005-06 MEDIA GUIDE CREDITS: The 2005-06 SMU men's tennis media guide is a production of the SMU Athletics Media Relations Offi ce. The guide was written and edited by Media Relations Assistant Tod Meisner. Additional editing provided by Assistant Athletic Director of Media Relations Brad Sutton, Associate Director of Media Relations Claire Schmitt, and Assistant Director of Media Relations Herman Hudson. COVER & LAYOUT DESIGN The covers and layout were designed by Grant Hawkins Design - Dallas, Texas. PRINTING This publication was arranged for printing through Appreciation Print Brokers. PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs courtesy Peter Bick, Brad Bradley, Gary Brown, Vladimir Cherry, Ron Hoskins, Glen Johnson, Jim Midgett, The NCAA; Cover photos provided by Vladimir Cherry. Copies of this media guide are available for $12.00 from the SMU Athletic Media Relations Offi ce. 2 2005-06 ROSTER Name HT CL-EXP Hometown Oivind Alver 6-2 SO-RS Oslo/Lillehammer, Norway Elliott Engberg 5-9 JR-2L San Antonio, Texas David Kuczer 5-9 SO-1L Szcecin, Poland Federico Murgier 6-1 JR-2L Mar del Plata, Argentina Peter Oredsson 6-2 SR-3L Gavle, Sweden Yuegen Ryeznik 6-1 JR-TR Donetsk, Ukraine Alex Skrypko 6-0 SO-1L Minsk, Belarus Henrik Soderberg 6-0 SR-3L Stockholm, Sweden Adolfo Solares 6-6 SO-1L Mexico City, Mexico Head Coach: Carl Neufeld (Northern Illinois, '79) Assistant Coach: Ignacio Hirigoyen (SMU, '99) 2005-06 OUTLOOK After losing only two seniors and returning will look to build on his solid debut season. recovery from knee surgery and return to the top of several impact players from a year ago, the 2005- This nucleus of players has head coach Carl the lineup.” 06 SMU men’s tennis team is looking forward to Neufeld Neufeld excited about another season of SMU won most of their matches because of another outstanding season. The Mustangs return Mustang men’s tennis. their depth last season and expect to do the same fi ve veteran players who saw signifi cant playing time “Each class is represented by young men thing this spring. in the 2004-05 lineup, helping SMU notch a 15-13 that are committed to working hard,” Neufeld “The underclassmen that we had contribute overall record and reach the NCAA Regionals for said. “Peter had a great year last season and last year now have more experience at this level,” the ninth consecutive year. established himself as an up-and-coming player. Neufeld said. “We won because of our depth last The Ponies’ 2004-05 season concluded with Federico went from not making the lineup as a year and we have all those guys coming back and ROSTER/OUTLOOK a loss to USC in the NCAA Regionals. The team is freshman to playing well in the middle of the lineup that can only help us to outplay teams at all spots looking to advance deeper into post-season action in the lineup. This team is deep and they are all this season by utilizing their returning talent. SMU exceptional students and tennis players.” will feature senior Peter Oredsson, who began The Mustangs will once again play a last season nationally ranked and challenging schedule both at home and on the had a tremendous showing road. The schedule features all at the ITA All-American of the top teams in the region, Championship in which are also some of the the fall. Junior best teams in the nation. As Federico Murgier, a state, Texas boasts some who teamed of the toughest tennis