2008 Maryland men's TENNIS General information Table of 2008 schedule Date Opponent Location Time Contents Feb. 2 Georgown College Park, Md. Noon Quick Facts 1 Feb. 9 Navy College Park, Md. TBA 2008 Schedule 1 Feb. 10 Villanova College Park, Md. Noon The Tennis Center at College Park 2 Feb. 16 at Purdue West Lafayette, Ind. Noon Terrapin Athletics Facilities 4 Feb. 17 at Notre Dame South Bend, Ind. 1:00 p.m. Coaching Staff Feb. 22 Boston College* College Park, Md. 3:00 p.m. Head Coach Jim Laitta 5 Feb. 24 at Virginia Tech* Blacksburg, Va. 1:00 p.m. Coaching Staff 5 Feb. 29 Penn College Park, Md. 4:00 p.m. 2008 Season Outlook 6 March 2 Louisville College Park, Md. 11:00 a.m. Roster Information 6 March 7 George Washington College Park, Md. 3:00 p.m. Terrapin Profiles March 8 Delaware College Park, Md. Noon Alex Aksanov 7 UMBC College Park, Md. 5:00 p.m. Michael Coleman 8 March 15 virginia * College Park, Md. 1:00 p.m. Boris Fetbroyt 9 March 22 at Wake Forest* Winston-Salem, N.C. TBA Amit Inbar 10 March 23 at North Carolina State* Raleigh, N.C. TBA David Kwon 11 March 28 North Carolina* College Park, Md. 3:00 p.m. Nickolai Neilsen 12 March 30 duke* College Park, Md. 11:00 a.m. Andrew Orban 13 April 5 at Clemson* Clemson, S.C. TBA Roshan Potarazu 14 April 6 at Georgia Tech* Atlanta, Ga. TBA 2007 Season Review 15 April 11 Florida State* College Park, Md. 3:00 p.m. Season Results 15 April 13 Miami* College Park, Md. 11:00 a.m. Individual/Doubles Results 15 April 17-20 ACC Championships Cary, N.C. TBA History & Honors May 9-11 NCAA First & Second Rounds TBA TBA All-Time Letterwinners 16 May 20-25 NCAA Championships Athens, Ga. TBA Coaching History 16 Individual Honors 17 *Denotes ACC Match Team Honors 17 Home matches are BOLD CAPS University of Maryland 18 All times Eastern University President C.D. Mote 19 Athletics Director Deborah A. Yow 20 Distinguished Alumni 22 Academic Support and Career Development 23 Quick Facts Media Information 24 Location College Park, Md. 20740 Assistant Coach Kyle Bailey (American ’03) Founded 1807 Volunteer Assistant Coach Bruce Lipka Enrollment 36,014 (Tennessee Chattanooga '87) Media Guide Nickname Terrapins, Terps 2007 Record 10-11 (Finished ranked No. 70) Colors Red, White, Black and Gold ACC Record (Finish) 2-9 (11th) Credits Affiliation NCAA Division I Letterwinners Returning/Lost 5/5 The 2008 Maryland men's tennis media guide was written Conference Atlantic Coast Associate A.D./Media Relations Doug Dull by Chase Jones, media relations student assistant. Design President Dr. C.D. Mote Jr. (California ’59) Media Relations Phone (301) 314-7064 and layout by Patrick Fischer, publications coordinator and Athletic Director Deborah A. Yow (Elon ’74) Media Relations Contact Chase Jones assistant media relations director. Editorial assistance Home Facility Tennis Center at College Park Office (301) 314-1843 provided by Doug Dull, Joey Flyntz, Shawn Nestor and Head Coach Jim Laitta Email [email protected] Kathy Worthington. Cover design by John Schaffhauser. Alma Mater, Year Eastern Kentucky ‘88 Fax (301) 314-9094 Photography by Greg Fiume. Printing by Multi-Ad. Laitta Overall 84-141 (12 years, men only) Address Comcast Center 99-195 (16 years, including women) Terrapin Trail, Room 2725 Copies of this media guide can be purchased for $10 plus Laitta at Maryland 84-141 (12 years, men only) College Park, MD 20740 $3.00 for shipping and handling, by writing the Athletics 105-195 (16 years, including women) Website www.umterps.com Media Relations Office, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, or by calling (301) 314-7064. 1
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2 :: The clubhouse lobby includes a pro shop as well as a lounge area for athletes. The back door of the clubhouse leads to 15 outdoor courts.
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2008 Maryland men's TENNIS
2008 Maryland men's TENNIS Head CoaCh jim laitta 18th season at Maryland • Eastern Kentucky '88 Jim Laitta is in his 18th season as head coach of the Maryland Laitta also coached two of his players through two other prestigious tournaments, the National men’s tennis program. He spent the first 11 years of his tenure as Invitational Tournament and the National Clay Court Championships. Maryland’s director of tennis where he headed up both the men’s Prior to coming to Maryland, Laitta was the head women’s tennis coach at Mississippi State and women’s programs. University from 1989-1990. The program finished in the national top 20 and captured an NCAA Laitta is in his seventh season running only the men’s team, Doubles Championship. In addition to coaching several college All-Americans and junior national though the Terps have been a fully-funded program for just three champions, he has coached professionals who have competed in major tournaments such as the seasons. U.S. Open and Wimbledon. He is gradually building the Maryland men’s program in the Laitta played collegiately at Eastern Kentucky University, where he was team captain and Atlantic Coast Conference, one of the top league’s in the nation. played the No. 1 singles and doubles position. Upon earning his degree in psychology in 1988, Laitta has led the Terps to a national ranking in each of the last he competed on the satellite tour before entering the coaching ranks. two seasons. Over the years, Laitta’s teams have had on-court success and he has shown the ability to build programs. Coach laitta's recruiting statement Head coach of the Maryland men’s tennis program, Jim Laitta, recruits at the National He began his first season (1990-91) with both men’s and women’s teams without any scholarship Clay Courts (Boca Raton, Fla.), the National Hard Court Championships (Kalamazoo, players. It wasn’t until the 1998-99 campaign that the women’s program had a full complement Mich.), the Winter Nationals (Phoenix, Ariz.), Orange Bowl (Miami, Fla.) and several of eight scholarships. ITF junior championship tournaments. Prior to Maryland having a fully-funded women’s team, Laitta demonstrated his recruiting prowess and on-court coaching ability by taking his partially-funded teams to three NCAA Tournaments “The type of student-athletes that we look for are highly motivated individuals who want in four years. to excel both on the court and in the classroom. Our program is one of the more intense in In 1996, he led the Terrapin women’s team to its first-ever NCAA appearance, as well as a tie the country. The players on the team each have the option of 1-2 individual workouts a week. for fourth place in the grueling ACC. As a result, he was named both ACC and NCAA Region I We prepare our players physically and mentally for their matches. We are starting to attract Coach of the Year by his peers. players here who have ambitions of playing on the pro tour. We try to accommodate all of The 1998-99 season saw the women’s team achieve the “triple crown” at the NCAA Tournament the players’ dreams and goals when they arrive here. When the players leave here upon by competing as a team and sending competitors in both singles and doubles. That was the first graduating, they should all be able to say that they had the time of their lives the University such occurrence in Maryland women’s tennis history. of Maryland.” – Jim Laitta COACHING staff Kyle Bailey Bruce Lipka Assistant Head Coach Volunteer Assistant Coach second Season at Maryland fourth Season at Maryland American ‘03 Tennessee chattanooga '87
Kyle Bailey is in his second season as the Terps’ assistant men’s Bruce Lipka is in his fourth season as a volunteer assistant tennis coach, joining the staff in August 2006. Prior to coming to coach. Lipka is also the director of tennis at Woodmont Country Club College Park, Bailey spent three years coaching at American in Rockville, Md. He has held that position since January 2000. University. He served as the Eagles’ assistant coach for one year As a former collegiate coach at Miami (Ohio) University from before assuming the head coaching duties his final two seasons. 1989-1996, Lipka led his teams to three conference championships, A native of Reading, Pa., Bailey had a 29-15 record, including a 12-3 conference mark, with the and garnered three Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year awards. Prior to coaching at Eagles. He led American to the 2005 Patriot League regular-season title and placed six players Miami, Lipka served as an assistant coach at the University of Florida. on the all-conference team. Lipka was the USPTA 2004 Maryland Professional of the Year and the 2003 Mid-Atlantic The Eagles were also solid in the classroom as the team maintained a 3.46 cumulative grade- Professional of the Year. He holds a master’s degree in sport psychology from the University of point average during his tenure. They also placed 12 student-athletes on the Patriot League Florida. Lipka is also a certified Master Racquet Technician with the USRSA, and is a USPTA and Honor Roll. PTR certified professional. A three-year captain of the American University tennis team, Bailey competed in the NCAA Prior to entering the coaching profession, Lipka won two U.S. national titles and played on the Tournament from 2001-2003. In addition, he was an All-Patriot League selection and team MVP ATP tour from 1985-1988. in 2003. Lipka resides in Olney, Md., with his wife, Nicole, and their three children, Jessica, David and Bailey excelled off the court, as well. He double majored in business administration and public Samantha. communications while being a member of the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and Academic Dean’s List in 2002 and 2003. Bailey currently resides in Washington, D.C.
2008 Maryland men's TENNIS season outlook Terps look for successful run in the ACC The Maryland men’s tennis team enters the 2008 season “David [Kwon] is one of the more talented players in the “Amit is a great player,” Laitta says. “He can have a big impact with a great deal of confidence following a national ranking last region,” Laitta said. “We need to keep him healthy this season on this program.” year, a successful fall season, and the addition of a group of and he will do well.” Despite the tough competition, the Terps head in to the talented newcomers. Joining the seasoned veterans are freshmen Amit Inbar and season with great expectations after a productive fall season, Last year’s team opened the season strong, winning 10 of Roshan Potarazu, and sophomore transfer Alex Aksanov. and with an abundance of talent from returning players and new its first 12 matches, including a streak of five straight to begin Coming out of high school, Aksanov was a five-star recruit members of the squad. the year. In the last of those five matches, No. 73 Maryland and was ranked in the top 100 in his class, while Potarazu was Maryland’s objective this season is simple, Laitta said. upended No. 55 Virginia Tech, which catapulted the Terps to a four-star recruit is a local product from Wootton High School “The goal for the team this year is to qualify for the NCAA No. 53 in the ITA rankings. The team continued to stay ranked in Potomac, Md. tournament, and if we work hard and stay healthy, we have a in the top 60 for the rest of the season, reaching as high as No. Inbar, who is originally from Tel Aviv, Israel, was one of the top great chance to do that.” 45 in the country. three recruits in the country coming out of high school. Maryland plays another tough schedule this season, as 14 of the Terps’ 21 opponents finished last season ranked in the top 75 in the nation, including eight teams that ended up in the top 25. Even in the face of such tough competition, the Terps are confident that they are up to the task. “This could potentially be our best season in years,” Coach Jim Laitta said. “We have a very talented team.” That talented team consists of five returning letterwinners, including Boris Fetbroyt, who led the team with 28 wins in singles and doubles last season. Also returning is junior co-captain Andrew Orban, who won his flight at the UNC Fall Invitational during the fall 2007 season and advanced to the round of 16 at the ITA Mideast Region Championships while paired at doubles with Fetbroyt. “I expect a lot of good things from our captains, Andrew [Orban] and [returning junior] Nickolai [Nielsen],” Laitta said. “Andrew had a great fall, and this should be his best season since he came to Maryland. And Nickolai provides good, strong leadership.” Also returning is David Kwon, a highly recruited player who finished last season with an impressive 11 singles and eight doubles wins as a true freshman, and senior Michael Coleman , a three-year letterwinner.
2008 roster Name Yr. exp. hometown/High School(Previous School) Alex Aksanov So. TR Brooklyn, N.Y./Midwood HS (Rutgers University) Michael Coleman Sr. 3V Bowie, Md./Eleanor Roosevelt HS Boris Fetbroyt Jr. 2V Cherry Hill, N.J./Lighthouse Christian Academy Amit Inbar Fr. HS Tel Aviv, Israel/Alliance HS David Kwon So. 1V Springfield, Va./Laurel Springs Nickolai Nielsen Jr. 2V Farum, Denmark/Marie Kruses Skole Andrew Orban Jr. 2V Fayetteville, N.C./Terry Sanford HS Roshan Potarazu Fr. HS Potomac, Md./Wooten HS
Terps By Class Seniors (1): Michael Coleman Pronunciation Guide Juniors (3): Boris Fetbroyt, Nickolai Nielsen, Andrew Orban Alex Aksanov: AHK-san-ov Sophomores (2): Alex Aksanov, David Kwon Amit Inbar: AH-meet Freshmen (2): Amit Inbar, Roshan Potarazu Rasan Potarazu: Pot-er-ah-ZOO
2008 Maryland men's TENNIS alex aksanov Sophomore Brooklyn, N.Y./midwood HS (Rutgers)
On Aksanov: Improved a great deal in the fall ... has a good chance to make the singles lineup.
Fall 2007: Won first two matches of the season at both singles and doubles at the Navy Invitational ... won three of four matches at the William & Mary Invitational.
Before Maryland: Transferred from Rutgers prior to the Fall 2007 semester … played one season with the Scarlet Knights.
Personal: Born on May 6, 1988 in Minsk, Belarus … parents are Peter and Lyudmila Aksanov … has one sister, Rosa (8) … cousin Polina Zaretser plays tennis at Rutgers … recipient of the David Dinkins Scholarship at Rutgers … member of Dean’s list while at Rutgers … transferred to Maryland for its great academic reputation, nice atmosphere and friendly people … one of his nicknames is AA.
2008 Maryland men's TENNIS michael coleman Senior Bowie, Md./Eleanor Roosevelt HS
On Coleman: A very gifted student-athlete who will add depth to the 2008 squad … will be looked upon for leadership ... is a talented doubles player.
Fall 2007: Started the season with two doubles wins at the Navy Invitational … won in qualifying round and the round of 64 at the ITA Mideast Regional Championships.
Spring 2007: Won only singles match he competed in, posting a victory against Delaware … earned wins in two doubles matches.
Fall 2006: Won only singles match he competed in, claiming a victory against Navy.
Spring 2006: Started the season with three straight wins … won one ACC match against Boston College … finished with a 6-3 record in singles play.
Fall 2005: Won two singles matches at the Navy Invitational as well as one doubles victory with former Terrapin Josh Brauser … won three straight doubles matches at the Penn Classic with former Terp Louis-Xavier Lavallee … went 4-3 in singles play.
Spring 2005: Captured four singles matches … also won four doubles matches, two apiece with Brauser and former Terp David Reichsfeld.
Fall 2004: Made an immediate impact in his first semester with the Terps by capturing the No. 6 flight singles title at the Brown Invitational…teamed with Reichsfeld to win two doubles matches at the Tom Fallon Invitational.
At Eleanor Roosevelt High School: Two-time team MVP … won counties three times…earned Mid-Atlantic rankings of No. 1 in 14’s, No. 5 in 16’s and No. 10 in 18’s.
Personal: Born on August 23, 1986 … parents are Mike and Claire Coleman …has two sisters … enjoys watching football and movies … was a member of the National Honor Society and the Latin Honor Society in high school … also recruited by St. Joseph’s, Princeton and Columbia.
coleman's Career Statistics Singles Year Overall dual Tour. Conf. 1 2 3 4 5 6 04-05 7-8 4-6 3-2 1-6 ------1-1 3-5 05-06 10-6 6-3 4-3 1-1 ------0-1 6-2 06-07 2-0 1-0 1-0 0-0 ------1-0 Totals 19-14 11-9 8-5 2-7 ------1-2 10-7
Doubles Year Overall dual Tour. Conf. 1 2 3 04-05 6-13 4-11 2-2 1-8 0-1 2-1 2-9 05-06 8-6 4-3 4-3 0-2 -- -- 4-0 06-07 2-6 2-4 0-0 0-4 -- -- 2-4 Totals 16-25 10-18 6-5 1-14 0-1 2-1 8-13
2008 Maryland men's TENNIS boris fetbroyt Junior Cherry Hill, N.J./ Lighthouse Christian Academy
On Fetbroyt: A talented and improving player … worked hard on his game all summer … has matured a lot in his game … starting to take his game to the next level … expected to have a big impact on the team this year both in singles and doubles.
Fall 2007: Won doubles matches in round of 64 and round of 32 in ITA Mideast Regional Championships, before losing in round of 16 on a tie- breaker.
Spring 2007: Earned eight wins at singles and 10 at doubles … posted an 8-6 record in singles dual matches … won four singles matches against ranked opponents … seven of 10 doubles wins came against ranked opponents … teamed up with Andrew Orban to win five of last seven doubles matches.
Fall 2006: Won the A-2 flight at the UNC Invitational ... had one victory against Notre Dame at the Tribe Invitational.
Spring 2006: Started the season off with three straight wins … won one ACC match against Boston College … won six doubles matches with former Terp Josh Brauser with one ACC win against BC.
At Lighthouse Christian Academy: Advanced to the round of 16 clay courts super nationals … won third place at the Easter Bowl Boy 16’s doubles.
Personal: Born on January 18, 1987 in Moscow, Russia … parents are Vladimir and Svetlana Fetbroyt … has one brother, Dan … nickname is Bobo … lists movies, basketball, hockey, and football as his favorite hobbies … lists Marat Safin as his favorite athlete because he is the best Russian tennis player ever.
fetbroyt's Career Statistics Singles Year Overall dual Tour. Conf. 1 2 3 4 5 6 05-06 7-10 7-10 0-0 1-9 -- 0-1 0-3 3-3 4-3 -- 06-07 13-11 8-6 5-5 4-6 ------1-0 2-5 5-1 Totals 20-21 15-16 5-5 5-15 -- 0-1 0-3 4-3 6-8 5-1
Doubles Year Overall dual Tour. Conf. 1 2 3 05-06 0-5 0-5 0-0 0-4 0-2 0-2 0-1 06-07 15-14 10-10 5-4 7-4 4-8 5-2 1-0 Totals 15-19 10-15 5-4 7-8 4-10 5-4 1-1 10
2008 Maryland men's TENNIS amit inbar Freshman Tel Aviv, Israel/Alliance HS
On Inbar: Will have an immediate impact on the singles and doubles lineups ... his experience will be an asset to the team.
Fall 2007: Won first singles match of the season at the UVa Invitational … won matches in the round of 128 at singles and the first qualifying round at doubles in ITA Championships
Before Maryland: Won silver medal in 2005 Maccabiah Games … Israel Under-16 champion in 2001 and Under-18 champion in 2003 … member of 2003 Israeli Davis Cup team.
Personal: Born on Feb. 15, 1985 in Tel Aviv, Israel … parents are Aubrey and Ziva Inbar … has one sister, Tal, who is 35 … nickname is Amitush … also recruited by Baylor, Tulsa, Pepperdine and UCLA … lists favorite athlete as Michael Jordan … chose Maryland for its large Jewish community and high level of academics. 11
2008 Maryland men's TENNIS david kwon Sophomore Springfield, Va./Laurel Springs HS
On Kwon: A highly-recruited player … extremely talented with a big serve and one of the best backhands in the country … has a lot of potential.
Fall 2007: Started season with a win at singles … earned win at doubles in qualifying round of ITA Mideast Regional Championships
Spring 2007: Won 11 matches at singles, including both playing at the No. 1 position … went 3-6 during ACC play … posted an 8-9 mark at doubles while paired with Boris Fetbroyt.
Fall 2006: Picked up his first collegiate win at the Navy Invitational … posted a 2-2 record in singles play.
At Laurel Springs High School: Won St. Louis Gateway National Championships, the Gator Bowl, and the Peach State Classic … ranked among the top five in the nation.
Personal: Born on Dec. 22, 1987 … .parents are Richard and Eun Kyung Kwon … has two brothers, Kevin and Daniel … hobbies are reading people’s minds … his biggest athletic thrill was winning his first national title at the Gator Bowl … lists his favorite team as the Washington Redskins … also recruited by Virginia, Clemson, Georgia Tech and William & Mary … chose Maryland because it is a great school.
peters' Career Statistics Singles Year Overall dual Tour. Conf. 1 2 3 4 5 6 06-07 11-10 9-8 2-2 3-6 2-0 3-7 4-1 ------
Doubles Year Overall dual Tour. Conf. 1 2 3 06-07 8-11 5-10 3-1 2-4 2-6 2-2 1-2 12
2008 Maryland men's TENNIS nickolai nielsen Junior Farum, Denmark/Marie Kruses Skole
On Nielsen: An extremely hard worker … will be counted on to have a major impact on singles lineup this season … very mature individual … well-respected by teammates.
Fall 2007: Won first two singles matches of the season against St. Joe’s and Navy … captured two doubles matches at ITA Mideast Regional Championships.
Spring 2007: Won six matches in singles play and five in doubles play, including two each against ACC opponents … posted victories in both singles and doubles in the Terps’ upset of No. 55 Virginia Tech.
Fall 2006: Ranked 81st in singles in preseason ... competed in the Orange flight at the UVA Invitational ... selected to Polo All-American Invitational ... competed at the ITA Mideast Regionals in top half seed.
Spring 2006: Won his first six singles matches en route to a 12-9 mark … had four ACC singles wins including one over No. 8 Virginia … had 10 victories in doubles … won in doubles vs. No. 6 Duke with Andreas Vaage-Nilsen.
Fall 2005: Posted a 2-1 record at the Navy Invitational … combined with Vaage- Nielsen to win three doubles matches at the Penn Classic.
Before Maryland: Won the ITF tournament in Oslo, Norway, over Vaage-Nielsen in the finals … won the doubles titles with Vaage-Nielsen in the same tournament … ranked as high as 100 in the ITF Junior World Rankings.
Personal: Born on Oct. 31, 1985 … parents are Vibeke and Palle Nielsen … has one brother, Daniel … admired his parents for all their support they have given him through the years … chose Maryland because of the team’s good coaching staff, excellent academic reputation and beautiful surroundings.
nielsen's Career Statistics Singles Year Overall dual Tour. Conf. 1 2 3 4 5 6 05-06 18-12 12-9 6-3 4-7 3-7 3-1 6-1 ------06-07 6-17 6-12 0-5 2-6 -- 2-4 1-3 3-4 0-1 -- Totals 24-19 18-21 6-8 6-13 3-7 5-5 7-4 3-4 0-1 --
Doubles Year Overall dual Tour. Conf. 1 2 3 05-06 14-11 10-9 4-2 3-8 0-2 2-4 8-3 06-07 6-6 5-5 1-1 2-4 -- 1-0 4-5 Totals 20-17 15-14 5-3 5-12 0-2 3-4 12-8 13
2008 Maryland men's TENNIS andrew orban Junior Fayetteville, N.C./Terry Sanford HS
On Orban: A talented doubles player who was voted most valuable player by his teammates last season … a fierce competitor who helps set the tone for the team … expected to contribute in both singles and doubles this season.
Fall 2007: Won five of his first six singles matches … captured the white singles bracket at the UNC Fall Invitational … advanced to round of 16 in doubles play at ITA Mideast Regional Championships
Spring 2007: Won nine singles matches, including four against ranked teams … went 13-8 at doubles, including six wins against ACC opponents and four victories against ranked teams.
Fall 2006: Picked up one win against Stetson in the Blue flight at the UVA Invitational ... posted one win in the top half seed at ITA Mideast Regionals ... won two doubles matches with former teammate Scott Fink at ITA Mideast in the top half seed.
Spring 2006: Began the season 6-0 … had one ACC win against Boston College … posted an 8-5 record in singles play … only had three doubles losses in 16 matches … had four ACC wins in doubles.
Fall 2005: Won three matches at the Navy Invitational playing in the No. 1 singles position … finished with a 4-1 overall singles record.
At Terry Sanford High School: A four-time most valuable player, all conference, and all region performer … won the 2005 National Clay Court Tennis Championship doubles title with partner Michael Venus … the pair received a gold ball, considered as one of the most prestigious awards in junior tennis … finished third in the singles competition of the same tournament, capturing the bronze ball.
Personal: Born on Nov. 11, 1986 … parents are Pamela and Ronald Orban … has one brother, Ronnie, and one sister, Christine … hobbies are playing golf, ping-pong and weightlifting … lists Peyton Manning as his favorite athlete because of his leadership abilities … also recruited by Florida State, NC State and Purdue.
orban's Career Statistics Singles Year Overall dual Tour. Conf. 1 2 3 4 5 6 05-06 14-8 8-5 6-3 1-4 6-3 2-2 ------06-07 11-13 9-10 2-3 4-7 3-4 1-3 5-3 ------Totals 25-21 17-15 8-6 5-11 9-7 3-5 5-3 ------
Doubles Year Overall dual Tour. Conf. 1 2 3 05-06 16-6 13-3 3-3 7-2 2-3 8-0 -- 06-07 10-4 10-3 1-1 6-2 6-3 4-0 -- Totals 26-10 23-6 4-4 13-4 8-6 12-0 -- 14
2008 Maryland men's TENNIS roshan potarazu Freshman Rockville, Md./Wootten HS
On Potarazu: Will add depth to the lineup this season ... an extremely hard worker ... his enthusiasm rubs off on the entire team.
Fall 2007: Won first match as a Terp at the UNC Fall Invitational.
At Wootten High School: Rated a four-star recruit by tennisrecruiting. net … was a regional semifinalist in both 2005 and 2007 … rated the No. 20 player in the Mid-Atlantic region and the No. 5 player in Maryland for his class.
Personal: Born on May 24, 1989 … parents are Uma and Ramu Potarazu … has three brothers, Krishna, Juan and Nitin … brother, Juan, plays tennis at American University, and brother, Krishna, plays tennis at Johns Hopkins … favorite hobbies are sports, primarily basketball and football … chose Maryland for its great academics and athletics. 15
2008 Maryland men's TENNIS 2007 season review roshan Terrapins gain experience in season riddled with injuries The Maryland men’s tennis team, which was ranked nationally throughout most of the year, started off 2007 with an impressive hot streak, before cooling off slightly late in conference play. Maryland won 10 of its first 12 dual matches, including a pair over Atlantic Coast Conference Season Results potarazu opponents, highlighted by an upset of No. 55 Virginia Tech. OVERALL RECORD 10-11, ACC: 2-9, 11th Following the win over the Hokies, the Terps jumped from No. 73 to No. 53 in the ITA rankings. Date Opponent W/l score Overall aCC After the conclusion of non-conference play, and a win over Boston College, Maryland reached Feb. 2 GEORGETOWN W 5-2 1-0 0-0 No. 45 in the nation, its highest ranking of the season. Feb. 4 at Pennsylvania (nr/51) W 4-3 2-0 0-0 Feb. 10 at Navy (70/nr) W 6-1 3-0 0-0 The Terps also upended No. 51 Pennsylvania Feb. 17 vILLANOVA (72/nr) W 7-0 4-0 0-0 in the second dual match of the season, downing Feb. 24 vIRGINIA TECH* (73/55) w 4-3 5-0 1-0 the Quakers in Philadelphia. Feb. 28 at Virginia* (53/3) L 2-5 5-1 1-1 Throughout their league schedule, the Terps’ Mar. 2 GEORGE WASHINGTON (53/nr) w 6-1 6-1 1-1 ranking never dipped below No. 57 in the country, Mar. 3 wILLIAM & MARY (53/67) l 2-4 6-2 1-1 before finishing No. 70 in the final poll. Mar. 10 delaware (53/nr) W 7-0 7-2 1-1 Although the Terps struggled a little in Mar. 11 CORNELL (56/nr) W 4-3 8-2 1-1 conference action, the tough losses came Mar. 13 uMBC (47/nr) W 5-2 9-2 1-1 Mar. 19 at Boston College* (47/nr) W 6-1 10-2 2-1 against some of the best teams in the country. Mar. 21 at Florida State* (45/29) L 1-6 10-3 2-2 All 11 defeats on the season came vs. ranked Mar. 24 at Miami* (45/37) L 2-4 10-4 2-3 opponents, including 10 to higher ranked foes. Mar. 30 wake FOREST* (51/7) L 1-6 10-5 2-4 Individually, senior Scott Fink led the team Apr. 1 nC STATE* (51/20) L 1-6 10-6 2-5 with 15 wins at singles and added 13 doubles Apr. 7 at Duke (55/16) L 0-7 10-7 2-6 victories to tie for the most combined wins on Apr. 8 at North Carolina (55/5) L 1-6 10-8 2-7 the team (28). Sophomore Boris Fetbroyt also Apr. 13 GEORGIA TECH (57/52) L 3-4 10-9 2-8 earned 28 victories on the season, as he won Apr. 15 CLEMSON (57/20) L 1-6 10-10 2-9 13 singles matches and 15 at doubles. ACC Tournament at Cary, N.C. Sophomore Andrew Orban also had a andrew orban Apr. 19 vs. Florida State (57/25) L 0-4 10-11 2-9 standout season, winning 11 singles matches, including four against ACC opponents. He also * Denotes ACC Match | Home Matches in Bold Caps | ( / ) indicated Maryland/opponent rankings had 14 doubles wins. David Kwon finished the season with an impressive 11 singles and eight doubles wins as a true freshman, and sophomore Aaron Carr finished the season with a 10-9 record at singles. Nickolai Nielsen, who was nominated for ACC Freshman of the Year in his first season with the Terps, earned six wins at singles and six more at doubles, and was named to the Academic All-ACC Team. Individual Results Doubles Results Player Overall dual Tour. aCC 1 2 3 4 5 6 Players Overall dual Tour. aCC 1 2 3 Aaron Carr 10-9 3-5 7-4 1-4 ------1-1 2-4 Scott Fink/Louis-Xavier Lavallee 5-2 4-0 1-2 1-0 --- 1-0 3-0 Michael Coleman 2-0 1-0 1-0 0-0 ------1-0 Aaron Carr/Boris Fetbroyt 1-1 0-0 1-1 0-0 ------Boris Fetbroyt 13-11 8-6 5-5 4-6 ------1-0 2-5 5-1 Boris Fetbroyt/David Kwon 8-9 5-8 3-1 2-3 2-6 2-2 1-0 Scott Fink 15-13 9-8 6-5 3-6 ------3-0 4-6 2-2 --- Aaron Carr/John O’Rourke 0-5 0-0 0-5 0-0 ------Nicolas Frayssinoux 4-8 4-8 0-0 2-7 3-8 1-0 ------Nickolai Nielsen/Andrew Orban 1-1 0-0 1-1 0-0 ------David Kwon 11-10 9-8 2-2 3-6 2-0 3-7 4-1 ------Aaron Carr/Louis-Xavier Lavallee 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 ------Louis-Xavier Lavallee 11-8 7-5 4-3 0-3 ------3-0 4-1 0-4 Boris Fetbroyt/Scott Fink 1-2 0-0 1-2 0-0 ------Nickolai Nielsen 6-17 6-12 0-5 2-6 --- 2-4 1-3 3-4 0-1 --- Scott Fink/John O’Rourke 0-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 ------John O’Rourke 2-5 0-0 2-5 0-0 ------Scott Fink/Andrew Orban 5-1 5-1 0-0 1-1 4-1 1-0 --- Andrew Orban 11-13 9-10 2-3 4-7 3-4 1-3 5-3 ------Louis-Xavier Lavallee/Trey Taylor 0-2 0-2 0-0 0-0 ------0-2 Trey Taylor 2-1 2-1 0-0 0-1 ------1-1 1-0 Louis-Xavier Lavallee/Nickolai Nielsen 3-2 3-2 0-0 1-1 --- 1-0 2-2 Totals 87-95 58-63 29-32 19-46 8-12 7-14 13-7 11-10 10-11 9-9 Michael Coleman/John O’Rourke 1-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 ------1-0 Percentage .478 .479 .475 .292 .400 .333 .650 .524 .476 .500 Andrew Orban/Trey Taylor 1-4 1-4 0-0 0-3 1-0 0-4 --- Michael Coleman/Nickolai Nielsen 1-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 ------1-0 Nicolas Frayssinoux/Andrew Orban 2-1 2-1 0-0 0-0 --- 2-1 --- Nicolas Frayssinoux/Nickolai Nielsen 1-2 1-2 0-0 1-2 ------1-2 Scott Fink/Nicolas Frayssinoux 2-5 2-5 0-0 2-4 1-2 1-3 --- Boris Fetbroyt/Andrew Orban 5-2 5-2 0-0 5-1 2-2 3-0 --- Michael Coleman/Louis-Xavier Lavallee 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 ------0-1 Michael Coleman/David Kwon 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 ------0-1 Nickolai Nielsen/Trey Taylor 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 ------0-1 Michael Coleman/Trey Taylor 0-2 0-2 0-0 0-2 ------0-2 David Kwon/Trey Taylor 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 ------0-1 Totals 37-47 30-33 7-14 13-20 10-11 11-10 9-12 Percentage .440 .476 .333 .394 .476 .524 .429 16
2008 Maryland men's TENNIS history & honors All-time letterwinners COACHING HISTORY Charles Abelson Kyle Cerminara Philip Glazer Tom Lackey Greg O’Conner Randi Smith Doyle Royal David Alire Alain Chacon Howard Golding Louis-Xavier Lavallee James O’Steen W, Smith 27 seasons (1954-1980) Irving Applefeld Alejandro Chacon Ben Graham Jamie Leal John Olsen Les Snynder Jamie Ashworth Greg Chambers Ed Griswald Brian Lee Andrew Orban Gene Speni *4th on ACC’s Ken Chapman Robert Grogan Larry Lefcort Mark Ortiz Bill Stasiulatis Tom Bane All-Time Career Larry Chou James Legat John O'Rourke T. Stryker Wade Batterton Francis Hamill Winning Percentage List Lee Childs Bud Leightheiser Scott Baxter Craig Hardenbergh Don Palmer Trey Taylor *3rd on ACC’s All-Time Chris Chiu Michael Lipitz Edmond Beacham Peter Harjes Colin Parker Rory Theis Career Win List Seland Childs Jeremy Loomis Tom Beall Dick Harrington Neil Paterson Uwe Thorston-Scobel Allen Citrenbaum Antonio Loveman John Beck Gary Harris Thurston Perkens Marco Turra Slater Clarke Fulton Liss Richard Beckwith Bill Hauck Scott Peters Carlos Claverie John Lucas Andrea Vaage-Nilson Bobby Goeltz Thomas Beight Dennis Heveuer Ed Prescott Barry Cleveland Carlos Luqo 9 seasons (1981-89) Tom Bender Bruce Howard David Pesson Mike Wagner Jack Clifford David Bennett Ed Hunker Nausher Madan Jack Prettyman H. Wagner-Jauregg Andy Cohen Hyman Berg Mel Hvyett John Magnan Dick Price Dwight Walker 1984 ACC Coach Michael Coleman Richard Bernstein William Magnam Harold Purdy Bill Ward of the Year Juan Coto Tony James Terrel Birch G. Mahon William Ward Brian Cuniff Harold Reamer Terry Birch John Kalseth Nick Makarenko Jeff Wang Charles Reichel Ian Bliss Rich Davis Steven Kassel Tom Marcelino Wilhelm Weber David Reichsfeld Valerio Boccitto Troy Demers Dick Katz John McCool Robert Weise Robert Reid Scott Brian Bocker Doug Dixon Don Kammerer George McGuire A. Weiss Charles Remsberg Wlodychak Donald Bolden Lou Dobies Jared Kaplan Ken McKay Robbie Wells Jim Render Tom Boote Bert Domenech Blasé Keating Samuel Meloy Dave Werchen 1 season (1990) James Rintoul Juan Boveda H. Domenech Lindy Kehoe Tom Merriweather Jim Wesner Albert Ritzenberg William Braloue Jack Dunham Chris Kennedy George Meyers Jim Whitehead William Roberts Bernard Bramson Gardner Duvalsaint Dan Kenshalo Ed Miller Rollie Willis James Robertson Josh Brauser Saif Khan Tom Miller Roland Wills Paul Eckel Jim Robinson Ray Buck-Lew Scott Kidd Len Modzelewski Thomas Wilson Jamie Elizondo David Rothenhoefer Carl Buck Jay Kimmel Alfonso Mora Fred Winckelmann Karim Emara Scott Rowlands Jeremy Loomis Larry Buck Gary Kittay Paul Morqeethau Gerard Wittstadt Claude England Doyle Royal 5 seasons (1997-2001) Ed Burbui Dick Klaff Joe Morris Scott Wlodychack Josh Eventoff Pierre Rudder James Burnside T.J. Klier John Myer Todd Wyatt (Associate Head Coach) Robert Ruhling Jim Busic Harold Fellenbaum Bill Kolseth Jon Neeter Bob Rushling Jackson Yang Boris Fetbroyt Frank Kready Carlos Calverie Howard Nelson Dick Rutlidge Jeff Fink Harvey Kreuzberg John Zahurak Inaki Calvo Al Newhouse Scott Fink Sam Krishnamurthy Alvin Salganik Carroll Campbell Bao Nguyen R. Flax Kenneth Krulevitz James Schor Danny Cantwell Luan Nguyen John Frank Alex Krummenacher Terry Schultz Paul Capozeilo R. Nicholas Jim Laitta Dave Freishtat Louis Kurland Don Schweitzer Aaron Carr Nickolai Nielsen 16 seasons (1991-present) David Kwon John Shaeffer Harold Castillo D. Gaines John Nogrady Manny Shalowitz Dale Cathell Gene Gerber Arthur Labrador John Nussbaum Gerry Shanahan 1995 ACC Coach Haris Causevic Brain Gibbons Larry Lackey (Women's) Charles Shapiro of the Year
* 1991-2003 non-scholarship program
1954 ACC Runner-Up Team 1957 ACC Championship 1964 ACC Championship Team Team 17
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Terp All-American ACC Single Flight Champions/ John Lucas • 1976 Doubles Champions/All-ACC
Valerio Boccitto Inaki Calvo Danny Cantwell Haris Causevic ACC No. 5 Singles Champion (1985) ACC Tournament MVP (1984) ACC No. 2 Singles Champion All-ACC (2002) All-ACC (1985) All-ACC (1984) (1990) All-ACC (1990, 91)
Louis Dobies Dave Freishtat John Lucas Nick Makarenko Team Honors ACC No. 4 Singles Champion ACC Singles Champion (1957) ACC No. 1 Singles Champion ACC No. 3 Singles Champion ACC Championship Teams (1965) (1974, 76) (1968) ACC No. 1 Doubles Champion 1957 (1973) 1964 ACC Runner-Up Teams 1954 1968 1975 with Duke 1984 1985 1986 Maryland in NCAA Championships* Len Modzelewski Alfonso Mora James Schor John Sheaffer 1955 - T9th (1) ACC No. 1 Doubles Champion ACC No. 4 Singles Champion All-ACC (1985) ACC No. 1 Doubles Champion 1957 - T6th (2) (1966) (1985) ACC No. 3 Doubles Champion (1966, 1967) 1963 - T24th (1) All-ACC (1984, 85, 86) (1986) 1970 - T34th (1) 1974 - T26th (3) 1975 - T20th (6) 1975 - T26th (3) Numbers listed in parentheses indicated number of players on team which competed in nationals.
*Up until 1977, the NCAA champion was decided by the total of the individual scoring of all players on each team. One point was awarded for each match won, including singles and doubles. A single-elimination tournament featuring 16 teams began in 1977 and has since expanded to 32. Dave Werchen Fred Winckelmann Scott Wlodychak John Zahurak ACC No. 1 Doubles Champion ACC No. 1 Doubles Champion ACC No. 3 Singles Champion ACC No. 1 Singles Champion (1968) (1973) (1986) (1986) All-ACC (1986) ACC Player of Year (1986) All-ACC (1986, 1988) 18
2008 Maryland men's TENNIS The University of Maryland It has earned a national reputation for its enriched educational These programs are guided by outstanding faculty whose Deep Roots, experiences for undergraduates, including such widely imitated accomplishments in research abound. Whether the issue is Broad Impact living/learning programs as College Park Scholars; Gemstone, Mideast peace, cutting-edge research in nanoscience, homeland Charles Benedict Calvert founded the Maryland Agricultural a unique program that brings teams of students together from security or bioscience advances, Maryland faculty are selected College in 1856 with the goal of creating a school that would across disciplines to tackle specific technical problems; and the for national leadership and are making news. Many recent major offer outstanding practical knowledge to him and his neighbors Hinman CEO Entrepreneurship Program, sponsored jointly by faculty initiatives receiving significant external support strengthen and be “an institution superior to any other.” the A. James Clark School of Engineering and the Robert H. our homeland security endeavors—centers for research on One hundred and fifty years later, the University of Maryland Smith School of Business, and widely recognized as the most agrosecurity and emergency management; intermodal freight has blossomed from its roots as the state’s first agricultural successful student entrepreneurship program in the nation. transportation security; behavioral and social analyses of college and one of America’s original land grant institutions terrorism and responses to terrorism; astrophysics and advanced into a model of the modern research university. It is the state’s world climate and weather prediction; and a national Center for greatest asset for its economic development and its future, and Advanced Study of Language. has made its mark in the nation and the world. In addition to its academic prowess, Maryland is also home Calvert would be astounded by the depth and breadth to the Terrapins, whose athletic achievements are a perennial of research activities, innovative educational programs, source of pride for nearly 250,000 alumni and residents of and the single-minded pursuit of excellence that are part of the state. In 2005-2006, the Terrapins brought home national the University of Maryland today. Maryland is ranked 18th championships in four sports — men’s soccer, field hockey, among the nation’s top public research universities by U.S. competitive cheer and women’s basketball — more than any News & World Report, with 31 academic programs in the university in the nation. Top 10 and 92 in the Top 25. It is also ranked No. 37th in In 2004, Maryland’s School of Music hosted the National the world, according to the Institute of Higher Education at Symphony Orchestra in its first university residency, and its 2006 at Shanghai’s Jiao Tong University. opera production was declared by the Washington Post music Maryland is the state’s premier center of research and critic “… as good as any Bohème you are likely to see this side graduate education and the public institution of choice of the Metropolitan Opera or Covent Garden.” for undergraduate students of exceptional ability and Whether aiming for the skies or pioneering journalism promise. The faculty includes three Nobel laureates, six programs in China, the University of Maryland is surging ahead. Pulitzer Prize winners, a three-time Emmy Award winner, Building on the work of outstanding faculty and students, and 40 members of national academies and scores of Fulbright with the loyal support of alumni and friends, Maryland is moving scholars. The university focuses great attention on the highest aggressively and confidently to a decade that will shine brighter academic standards, affordability for all qualified students, and than any other in its history. a President’s Promise program that guarantees opportunity for extraordinary extracurricular and professional experiences for each student. 19
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Dr. C.D. Mote University System University President Of Maryland California ‘59 William Kirwan Chancellor Irwin Goldstein Sr. Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Ninth Year Joseph A. Vivona C.O.O. and Vice Chancellor for In September 1998, C. D. control issues. He has been asked to serve on a high level Administration and Finance (Dan) Mote, Jr. began his tenure National Academies Committee appointed at the request of the Leonard Raley Vice Chancellor for Advancement as President of the University of Senate Energy Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Maryland and Glenn L. Martin Resources Committee to identify challenges to United States University Institute Professor of Engineering. leadership in key areas of science and technology and to be a Administration He was recruited to lead the University of Maryland to national member of the Leadership Council of the National Innovation C.D. Mote Jr. President eminence under a mandate by the state. Since assuming the Initiative, an activity of the Council on Competitiveness. He Dr. Nariman Farvardin Vice President for presidency, he has encouraged an environment of excellence has served as vice chair of the Department of Defense Basic Academic Affairs, Provost across the University and given new impetus to the momentum Research Committee, and is a member of the Council of the Linda Clement Vice President for Student Affairs generated by a talented faculty and student body. Under his National Academy of Engineering. In 2004-2005, he served as Jacques Gansler Vice President for Research leadership, academic programs have flourished. In 2005, the President of the Atlantic Coast Conference. In its last ranking in Jeffrey Huskamp Vice President and University was ranked 18th among public research universities, 2002, “Washington Business Forward” magazine counted him Chief Information Officer Douglas M. Duncan Vice President for Administrative Affairs up from 30th in 1998. President Mote has emphasized broad among the top 20 most influential leaders in the region. Brodie Remington Vice President for University Relations access to the university’s model, enriched undergraduate Prior to assuming the Presidency at Maryland, Dr. Mote curriculum programs and launched the Baltimore Incentive served on the University of California, Berkeley faculty for 31 Awards Program to recruit and provide full support to high years. From 1991 to 1998, he was Vice Chancellor at Berkeley, Board of Regents school students of outstanding potential who have overcome held an endowed chair in Mechanical Systems and was President David H. Nevins Chairman extraordinary adversity during their lives. of the UC Berkeley Foundation. He led a comprehensive capital Robert L. Pevenstein Vice Chairman Robert L. Mitchell Secretary He has spurred the university to lead the state in the campaign for Berkeley that raised $1.4 B. He earlier served as Orlan M. Johnson Treasurer development of its high-tech economy, especially in the chair of Berkeley’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and Patricia S. Florestano Assistant Treasurer information and communication, bioscience and biotechnology, led the department to its number one ranking in the National James T. Brady and nano-technology sectors. President Mote has greatly Research Council review of graduate program effectiveness. Thomas B. Finan. Jr. expanded the university’s partnerships with corporate and Dr. Mote’s research lies in dynamic systems and biomechanics. R. Michael Gill federal laboratories and successfully negotiated to bring to the Internationally recognized for his research on the dynamics of Alicia Coro Hoffman College Park area the first Science Research Park sponsored gyroscopic systems and the biomechanics of snow skiing, he The Hon. Francis X. Kelly, Jr. by the People’s Republic of China. Under his leadership, the has produced more than 300 publications, holds patents in the Clifford M. Kendall Cheryl G. Krongrad University has established a research park, The University of U.S., Norway, Finland and Sweden, and has mentored 56 Ph.D. The Hon. Marvin Mandel Maryland Enterprise Campus, M-Square, located on a 115-acre students. He received the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in mechanical A. Dwight Pettit site adjacent to the University of Maryland/College Park Metro engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. President The Hon. Lewis R. Riley, ex officio with 3 million square feet of development potential. Among its Mote has received numerous awards and honors, including the first tenants are the Center for Advanced Study of Language, a Humboldt Prize awarded by the Federal Republic of Germany. joint venture of the University and Department of Defense, and He is a recipient of the Berkeley Citation, an award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s new the University of California-Berkeley similar to the honorary World Weather and Climate Prediction Center. doctorate, and was named Distinguished Engineering Alumnus. During President Mote’s second year in office, the University He has received two honorary doctorates. He is a member of began the largest building boom in its history, with more than the U.S. National Academy of Engineering and serves on its $100 million in new projects breaking ground that year. New Council, and is a member of the American Academy of Arts facilities address every aspect of university life, from the arts and Sciences. He was elected to Honorary Membership in the to recreation to classrooms and laboratories, and, in creative ASME International, its most distinguished recognition, and is partnership with the private sector, new residential facilities. a Fellow of the International Academy of Wood Science, the Highlights of the construction activity include the stunning Clarice Acoustical Society of America, and the American Association Smith Performing Arts Center; the Comcast Center, a state of for the Advancement of Science. In Spring 2005, he was named the art sports complex; a high tech research greenhouse; and recipient of the 2005 J. P. Den Hartog award by the ASME new classrooms for chemistry, computer science, business and International Technical Committee on Vibration and Sound to engineering. President Mote also led the development of a new honor his lifelong contribution to the teaching and/or practice Facilities Master Plan for development in the next 20 years, which of vibration engineering. In Fall 2005, he received the 2005 is noted for its emphasis on environmental stewardship. Founders Award from the National Academy of Engineering in Dr. Mote is a leader in the national dialogue on higher recognition of his comprehensive body of work on the dynamics education and his analyses of shifting funding models have been of moving flexible structures and for leadership in academia. featured in local and national media. He has testified on major He and his wife of over 40 years, Patricia Mote, have two educational issues before Congress, representing the University married children, Melissa and Adam, and four grandchildren. and higher education associations on the problem of visa barriers Patsy Mote has continued her strong support of the arts and is for international students and scholars and on deemed export spokesperson for the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center and a member of Prince George’s County Arts Commission. 20
2008 Maryland men's TENNIS deborah a. yow Director of Athletics • 14th Year at Maryland Deborah A. Yow is in the 14th Sport Management Award presented by the United States Sports Since taking over as AD at Maryland in 1994, she and her year of her outstanding tenure Academy for excellence in athletics administration. staff have: as director of athletics at the Dr. Yow was selected to serve on the U.S. Department of • Transformed Terrapin athletics into a responsive, goal- University of Maryland, a tenure Education's Commission on Opportunities in Athletics to review oriented organization with 27 sports and more than 700 that has seen unprecedented the status of Federal Title IX regulations. She recently served student-athletes. success and achievement in as the chair of the Atlantic Coast Conference Committee on • Balanced all 13 of the department's annual budgets (none Maryland athletics. In Yow's Television. The committee is charged with overseeing the of the budgets were balanced in the 10 years prior to her 13-plus years at Maryland, the league's TV contracts and dealing with issues related to arrival). The budget has now reached $56 million annually Terrapins have won a remarkable television, including multi-year ACC football and basketball and the multi-million dollar accumulated operating debt which 15 national championships and contracts with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and syndication entities. her administration inherited has been eradicated. graduated student-athletes at In January 2008, she will become a member of the Board of an enviable rate as Maryland athletics has soared to sustained Directors of the National Football Foundation. • Greatly enhanced the academic support services provided new heights among the nation's elite intercollegiate athletic Additionally, she has represented intercollegiate athletics for student-athletes, with an enviable exhausted eligibility programs. with presentations in a number of prominent settings such as graduation rate of approximately 85 percent for student The comprehensive success of Terrapin athletics under the Harvard University School of Law conference on "Shaping athletes at Maryland. Debbie Yow's leadership is a clear and compelling testimony of the Future of Collegiate Athletics" and the Street and Smith's • Led the Terrapins to a national all-sports ranking in the upper her values of excellence, teamwork and accountability. Sports Business Journal "National Forum on the Direction of 7 percent of all NCAA Division I institutions. Likewise, her prior election to the presidency of the National Intercollegiate Athletics" in New York. She was also recently • Significantly expanded marketing and fund-raising efforts on Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics is an indication inducted into the State of Maryland Women's Hall of Fame and behalf of Terrapin athletics. As a result, private gifts to athletics of the wide respect with which she is regarded among its 6,100 the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame, joining fellow Terp Buck have increased over 350 percent and corporate sponsorship members representing 1,600 colleges and universities in the Williams as honorees. revenues have increased by over 300 percent during her U.S. and Canada. Yow, who has served on the NCAA Management Council and tenure at Maryland. She has been honored by Street and Smith's Sports the NCAA Division I Budget Committee, is a strong and steady Business Journal as one of the 20 most influential people in voice on behalf of intercollegiate athletics in America. • Continued to dramatically improve venues and facilities for intercollegiate athletics and she has received the Carl Maddox the department's 27 teams. The Comcast Center for men's and women's basketball and other sports that use the facility is a prime example of the remarkable upgrade of athletic facilities. In december of 2004, deborah a. yow was named one • Implemented a strategic management model. of the most influential people in college athletics by street & smith’s sports business journal. • Developed a comprehensive Internet strategy with management, marketing and fund-raising applications.
Yow congratulates one of the members of the Maryland Competitive Cheer team that won the 2006 NCA Division I National Championship. 21
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• Significantly improved customer care in every area of Maryland athletics. The most recent achievements of Maryland athletics are exceptional: • Maryland captured a remarkable six national championships during the past two seasons. • In 2006, the Terrapins achieved the highest student-athlete graduation rate in the history of Maryland athletics. • Fundraising for Maryland athletics set a historic mark of $31 million in 2006-07. • Maryland was selected by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Top 20 athletic programs in the nation (for overall quality and competitive excellence). • In 2005-06, Maryland Athletics won the inaugural PRISM Award as the most well-managed Division I collegiate athletics program in the nation. • Maryland was ranked as the sixth-finest athletic program in the nation by the Laboratory for the Study of Intercollegiate Athletics, based on comprehensive criteria such as graduation rates, financial efficiency, equity effectiveness and competitive Dr. Yow with Boomer Esiason (left), Bonnie Bernstein (center) and Steve Francis (right). excellence. • In men's basketball, the Terps won the Atlantic Coast • Field hockey earned National Championships in 2005-06 and I who has hired both the National Coach of the Year in football Conference title over Duke in the championship game in 2004 in 2006-07, and has become a perennial participant in the (while at Maryland) and the National Coach of the Year in men's and won the NCAA National Championship in 2002. Under Final Four in that sport. basketball (while at Saint Louis University). In 2002, she also Coach Gary Williams, the men's basketball team appeared • In women’s lacrosse, hired Kathy Nelson Reese, who was brought to the University of Maryland Brenda Frese, who at that in 11 consecutive NCAA Tournaments and in 12 of the last named the 2007 ACC Coach of the Year in her first season time was the National Coach of the Year in women's basketball. 14 tournaments. as coach of the Terps. Four years later, Frese led the Terrapins to the NCAA National Championship at the Women's Final Four in Boston. • Women's basketball won the 2006 NCAA National • Men's soccer has appeared in four Final Fours in the past Dr. Yow is known as "a coach's AD," while also being highly Championship under head coach Brenda Frese, completing five years and won the NCAA National Championship. organized and a strategic and proactive leader and administrator. an amazing turnaround that saw the program go from a 10-18 • Football facilities have been significantly enhanced with team Quite simply, Debbie Yow personifies the relational and record to a National Championship in four seasons. house, stadium and practice field upgrades. The Academic management dynamics that are necessary to be an excellent • In football, the Terps won the 2001 Atlantic Coast Conference Center was the first improvement, as it took priority over all administrator and leader. championship and played in the 2002 Orange Bowl, followed other initiatives. A successful former basketball coach at the University of that with an 11-win season and a 30-3 victory over the • The Terrapins have moved into the $130 million Comcast Kentucky and University of Florida, she moved into athletics University of Tennessee in the Peach Bowl, again followed Center, housing athletic department offices and seating administration at the University of Florida and the University of by a 10-win season and a 41-7 win over West Virginia in the for 18,000 fans for basketball and other events – part of a North Carolina, Greensboro, followed by a successful tenure as Gator Bowl on New Year's Day 2004. In the 2006-07 season, remarkable $250 million upgrade and expansion of athletics AD at Saint Louis University. Maryland returned to the bowl scene, where the Terps beat facilities during Dr. Yow’s leadership of Maryland Athletics. She has authored numerous articles and books on athletics Purdue, 24-7, in the Champs Sports Bowl. Graduation rates management and human behavior, and is a respected leader in in football are exemplary and the program was recently • In 2006-07, 24 Maryland teams competed in postseason intercollegiate athletics in the United States. recognized by the American Football Coaches Association play. Summing up the entire Maryland athletics program, our for its academic excellence under Coach Ralph Friedgen. • The productivity, morale, and the competitive and academic athletics director recently stated, "We have the finest student- • Additionally, Maryland is one of only nine universities to win the achievement of Terrapin athletics are exceptional and athletes, coaches, support staff and administrative team in National Championship in football and men’s basketball and continue to gain momentum. America. It is because of their courage, hard work and cooperative is one of only three universities in the nation to win National Regarding the many achievements of Terrapin athletics over spirit that we now have a strong, viable athletic program. I am Championships in men's basketball, women's basketball and the past 13 years, Yow says, "We are pleased, but we are not immensely proud of each of them. I am equally proud of our football. Stanford and UCLA are the only other NCAA Division satisfied... our vision is to be one of the Top 5 programs Terrapin fans who buy tickets, our Terrapin Club members I institutions to achieve that mark. in the nation consistently... we see no reason to settle for who faithfully support the Maryland athletic program with their donations for scholarships, and the M Club members who serve • Set an ACC single-game record for women's basketball less." Yow is known for her goal-oriented and proactive management and give liberally. We are also blessed with a terrific President, attendance by drawing 17,950 to a regular-season game at Dr. Dan Mote, who has fostered a mindset of excellence across Comcast Center and led the ACC in season attendance. style. She consistently inspires and challenges those around her to "raise our sights and sharpen our tools... to work hard our institution. He is a strong and balanced advocate for what he • Hired Dave Cottle, the third-winningest active men's lacrosse and work smart... to recognize that our only limitations are calls 'the three A's of the University -- Academics, the Arts and coach in the U.S., who guided his team to the NCAA Final those that we place upon ourselves." Athletics'. We have a great Terrapin family. That's the foundation Four in his second year. As a manager and a leader, she clearly models these for all of our success... and the basis for our bright future. It's a principles. She is the only known current AD in NCAA Division great time to be a Terp." 22
2008 Maryland men's TENNIS distinguished alumni William Apollony, ‘69, Sociology Joseph Gildenhorn, ‘51, Bus. George Pelecanos, ‘80, Radio/TV/Film President, Windsor Healthcare Administration Novelist Sade Baderinwa, ‘93, Agriculture Partner, The JBG Companies; retired US Robert Pincus, ‘68, Bus. Admin. Co Anchor, ABC 7 New York Ambassador Chairman, Milestone Advisors Zvi Barzilay, ‘73, Architecture Dave Goldfarb, ‘79, Accounting Kevin Plank, ‘97, Business Admin. President, Toll Brothers Builders Executive V-P, Lehman Brothers Founder & CEO, Under Armour Robert Basham ‘70, Bus. Admin. Barry Gossett, Engineering Jesus Rangel, ‘78, Journalism Co-founder, Outback Steakhouse CEO, Action Mobile Industries Vice President, sales department, Gail Berman, ‘78, Theatre Michael Griffin, ‘77, Ph.D. Aerospace Anheuser-Busch Producer, NBC Universal Engineering Bonnie Bernstein Gordon England Judith Resnick, ‘77, Electrical Engineering Paul Richards Bonnie Bernstein, ‘92, Journalism Chief Administrator, NASA Second woman in space; died in ‘86 Reporter, ESPN Roger Hale, ‘65, History Challenger explosion Carl Bernstein, ‘65, Arts & Sciences Board of Directors, H&R Block and Ashland Paul Richards, ‘91, M.S. Electrical Eng. Author, Watergate reporter Oil NASA Astronaut Eric Billings, ‘77, Finance & Economics Herbert Hauptmann, ‘55, Math Jimmy Roberts, ‘79, Radio/TV/Film CEO, Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group Nobel Prize winner, physics Reporter, NBC Tim Brant, ‘73, Journalism Jane Henson, ‘55, Art Education Mark Rosenker, ‘69, Radio/TV Sportscaster, ABC and Jefferson-Pilot Creator, The Muppets Chairman, National Transportation Safety Sergey Brin, ‘93, Mathematics Jim Henson, ‘60, Home Economics Board Co-founder, Google, Inc. search engine Creator, The Muppets Dutch Ruppersberger, ‘67, Pre-Law Kenneth Brody, ‘64, Electrical Eng. Steny Hoyer, ‘63, Political Science Carl Bernstein Jon Franklin Congressman, Maryland’s Second District Dutch Ruppersberger Former chairman, U.S. Export-Import Bank House Majority Leader Harvey Sanders, ‘72, Journalism John Brophy, ‘71, History Congressman, Maryland‘s 5th district Founder, Nautica Enterprises Exec. Vice President, ACS Solutions Harry Hughes, ‘49, Bus. Admin. Peggy Schiff, ‘74, Accounting Vicky Bullett, ‘90, General Studies Former governor of Maryland Vice-President, The Washington Post WNBA & U.S. Olympian Stan Jones, ‘56, Education Ben Scotti, ‘59, Arts & Sciences Dennis Cardoza, ‘82, Gov./Politics NFL Hall of Fame inductee, ‘91 Original syndicator, Baywatch series Congressman, California 18th District Jeong Kim, ‘91, Ph.D. Engineering Tony Scotti, ‘61, Arts & Sciences Al Carey, ‘78, Government President, Bell Labs Original syndicator, Baywatch series President & CEO, Frito-Lay Gayle King, ‘76, Psychology Neal Shear, ‘76, Accounting Kiran Chetry, ‘96, Journalism Editor-at-Large, O, The Oprah Magazine Head of Trading, Morgan Stanley Co-anchor, CNN’s “American Morning” Jeffrey Kluger, ‘76, Gov./Politics David Simon, ‘83, Undergraduate Studies Connie Chung, ‘69, Journalism Dennis Cardozza Author, Apollo 13 Michael Griffin Created TV series Homicide & The Wire Bert Sugar Emmy-winning Correspondent & Chris Kubasik, ‘83, Accounting Harry Smith, ‘49, Electrical Eng. Scholarship Co-Chair E-VP & CFO, Lockheed Martin Inventor, pulse doppler radar Mark Ciardi, ‘83, Marketing Tim Kurkjian, ‘78, Journalism Robert H. Smith, ‘50, Accounting Producer, “The Rookie” & “Miracle” Reporter, ESPN & ESPN Magazine Developer of Crystal City complex A. James Clark ‘50, Civil Eng. Debbie Lawrence, ‘78, Textiles Ed Snider, ‘55, Accounting President, Clark Enterprises Vice-President, The Williams Companies Chairman, Comcast Spectacor Fran Contino, ‘68, Accounting John Lauer, ‘63, Chemical Eng. Michele Snyder, ‘86, Architecture Executive Vice President & CFO, Non-Executive Chairman, Diebold, Inc. Minority Owner, McCormick & Co. George Laurer, ‘51, Electrical Eng. Washington Redskins Bob Corliss, ‘76, Gov./Politics Inventor, Universal Price Code Bert Sugar, ‘57, Bus. Admin. President, Athlete‘s Foot Samuel LeFrak, ‘40, Bus. Admin. Connie Chung Steny Hoyer Boxing historian Scott Van Pelt Michael Dana, ‘81, Marketing Chairman, The LeFrak Organization Mark Turner, ‘78, Urban Studies CEO, Onex Real Estate Partners Liz Lerman, ‘70, Dance President, Steak Escape Larry David, ‘69, Bus. Admin. MacArthur Award Winner; Dance Co. Owner restaurant chain Executive producer, Seinfeld Marvin Mandel, ‘39, Arts/Law Joe Tydings, ‘51, Arts-Law Dominique Dawes, ‘02, Speech Former governor of Maryland Attorney U.S. Olympian William Mayer, ‘66, Bus. Admin. Leo Van Munching, ‘50, Len Elmore, ‘78, English Chair, Exec. Comm., Park Ave. Marketing/Bus. Admin. Senior Counsel, LeBouef, Lamb, Greene & Equity Partners Headed one of America‘s McRae, LLP; ESPN Commentator Tom McMillen, ‘74, Chemistry top import companies Gordon England, ‘61, Electrical Engineering CEO, Homeland Security Corp. Scott Van Pelt, ‘88, Deputy Defense Sectretary Susan Merrill, ‘79, Theater radio/TV/Film Larry David Samuel LeFrak Boomer Esiason, ‘84, Chief of Enforcement, NYSE/NASDAQ ESPN Anchor Pam Ward undergraduate Studies Mike Miller, ‘64, Economics Jim Walton, ‘81, Radio/TV/Film Sportscaster, former NFL player President, Maryland Senate President, News Group, CNN Raul Fernandez, ‘90, Economics Bob Mitchell, ‘59, Civil Engineering Michael Ward, ‘72, Marketing Chairman, ObjectVideo CEO, Mitchell & Best Homebuilders Chairman & CEO, CSX Carly Fiorina, ‘80, M.B.A. Paul Mullan, ‘68, Marketing; ‘70, MBA Pam Ward, ‘84, Radio/TV/Film Pioneering Woman CEO Strategic Partner, Charterhouse Group Co-anchor, ESPN and ESPN2 Robert Fischell, ‘53, M.S. Physics International Randy White, ‘74, P.E. Chairman, Fischell Biomedical, LLC Renaldo Nehemiah, ‘81, Radio/TV/Film NFL Hall of Fame inductee, ‘94 Jon Franklin, ‘70, Journalism U.S. Track & Field Hall of Fame inductee, Dianne Wiest, ‘69, Arts & Sciences Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner 1997 Two-time Academy Award winner Ralph Friedgen, ‘70, P.E. Dominique Dawes Paul Norris, ‘71, M.B.A. Kevin Plank Gary Williams, ‘68, Marketing Morgan Wooten Head coach, University of Maryland football Non-Executive Chairman, W. R. Grace Head coach, University of Maryland men‘s Fred Funk, ‘80, Criminology Tom Norris, ‘67, Sociology basketball & Scholarship Co-Chair Pro golfer Congressional Medal of Honor Winner Morgan Wooten, ‘56, Phys Ed. Tom Gallagher, ‘70, Marketing Preston Padden, ‘70, Economics U.S. Basketball Hall of Fame Chairman, President & CEO, Genuine Parts Executive Vice President, Disney Dennis Wraase, ‘66, Accounting Co. Buno Pati, ‘86, Electrical Engineering Chairman, President & CEO, PEPCO CEO, Building B Corp. & Scholarship Chair Holdings 23
2008 Maryland men's TENNIS academic support and career development The University of Maryland is committed to providing the Maryland Gameplan Highlights of the CHAMPS/Life Skills Programs: highest quality education to all of its students. The Department The Maryland Gameplan is intended to assist graduating • Support efforts of every student-athlete toward intellectual of Intercollegiate Athletics strives to provide student-athletes Terrapin student-athletes as they begin the job search process. development and graduation excellent opportunities to participate in an intercollegiate athletics It is distributed to more than 500 corporations and businesses • Use athletics as preparation for success in life program of the highest quality, with the result that their athletics across the country, in addition to being featured on the M Club • Meet the changing needs of student-athletes participation becomes an integral and valued component of their website. Prospective employers are introduced to our graduating • Promote respect for diversity among student-athletes total educational experience at the university. student-athletes with resume information relative to academic, • Enhance interpersonal relationships in the lives of student- Terrapin student-athletes will find that the same hard work and career and personal achievements. The Maryland Gameplan athletes discipline that has earned them success in athletics competition directory is produced annually in collaboration with the M Club. • Assist student-athletes in building positive self-esteem is also required in the classroom. Balancing the significant time • Enable student-athletes to make meaningful contributions to demands and responsibilities required to be a successful student- Career Networking Night their communities athlete at the highest collegiate level is no small task. Therefore, Because career development is an ongoing process, ASCDU • Promote ownership by the student-athletes of their academic, as a result of their commitment to representing the university provides a variety of programs for student-athletes throughout the athletic, personal and social responsibilities through athletics, Terrapin student-athletes are able to utilize year. Professional assistance with resume- writing, interviewing • Enhance partnerships between the NCAA, member institutions support programs designed to meet their specific needs. skills, graduate school search and job search is readily available and their communities for the purpose of education Led by associate athletics director Anton to all student-athletes. During the spring semester ASCDU hosts • Encourage the development of leadership skills Goff, the mission of the Academic Support the Career Networking Night, where student-athletes can learn and Career Development Unit (ASCDU) about career interests and career planning. Unlike typical “job CHAMPS/Life Skills Programs is to provide quality developmental fairs,” the purpose of this program is to allow student-athletes Commitment Statements programs and need-based services that to explore multiple career opportunities by speaking directly to Commitment to Academic Excellence will enhance academic progress, facilitate individuals in their chosen areas of interest. Employers at the To support the academic progress of the student-athlete career development, and encourage the Career Networking Night recognize the marketable qualities toward intellectual development and graduation. psychosocial growth of all UM student-athletes. Sarah Parbel student-athletes have gained through athletic participation. works with the Maryland men's tennis team. Commitment to Athletic Excellence Student-athletes learn about opportunities for internships and To build philosophical foundations for the development The Gossett Academic Support and Career Development full-time jobs. Center for Terrapin student-athletes, named for long-time Terp of athletic programs that are broad-based, equitable and supporters Barry and Mary Gossett, is located in the Comcast dedicated to the well-being of the student-athlete. Student-Athlete Advisory Center. It features a study center that includes 25 desktop Commitment to Personal Development computers, a tutoring center, a classroom, a CHAMPS/Life Skills committee To support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (S.A.A.C.) plays resource room and individual offices for professional academic student-athletes, encouraging emotional well-being, personal an important role in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. counselors, a director of enrichment programs, an assistant growth and decision-making skills. It consists of two representatives from each varsity sport and program coordinator and a graduate assistant. In addition, a Commitment to Career Development new academic wing was added to the Gossett football team meets on a regular basis with representatives from the athletic administration. The S.A.A.C. mission is to enhance the total To encourage the student-athlete to develop and pursue house recently. It features offices for two counselors, a program career and life goals. coordinator and three learning specialists; as well as a quiet student-athlete experience by developing leadership skills, study area, 29-desk computer lab, classroom, tutor rooms and promoting student-athlete welfare and fostering a positive Commitment to Service classroom/lab for the individualized learning program. student-athlete image on the Maryland campus, local area and To engage student-athletes in service to his/her campus Academic courses, programs and services offered by nationally. and surrounding communities. ASCDU include the following: • Student-athlete orientation CHAMPS/Life Skills Programs Academic Support For • Academic counseling ASCDU houses the NCAA’s (National Returning Athletes Program • NCAA academic eligibility monitoring Collegiate Athletic Association) The Academic Support for Returning Athletes Program was • Academic enrichment and career development presentations CHAMPS/Life Skills Program. created in 1986 to support the academic efforts of former varsity and workshops The ASCDU staff, in collaboration student-athletes at the University of Maryland, College Park. In • Accredited tutorial support with various other Department of 1989, ASRAP was assigned by the President’s Office to the • Individualized learning program Intercollegiate Athletics’ units and Academic Achievements Program and enrolled 40 students that • EDCP 108-K (College learning strategies and skills) campus resources, strives to provide year. As a member of the National Consortium for Academics • EDCP 108-M (Math learning strategies and skills) a systematic personal development and Sports (NCAS), the University of Maryland is committed • UNIV 100 (First-year transitions to the university) program designed to reach each to assisting its former athletes with degree completion. A key student-athlete based on his or her individual needs. The focus component of the program is community outreach. Each returning of the program is on the individual academically, athletically student completes a “workship” that allows the cost of tuition and and emotionally, and on the changing needs and skills of that fees to be exchanged for community services with youth. In 2002, individual in the years during college and after graduation. ASRAP moved into the ASCDU. The menu of presentations, workshops and seminars is a comprehensive and balanced system of “life learning” programs promoted for use by each varsity sport team. 24
2008 Maryland men's TENNIS Media Information Media Guidelines Media Outlets Credentials: Media and photographer credentials for events at Maryland’s Tennis Center at College Newspapers Television Park may be obtained by working press, radio and television by writing or calling Chase Jones in Washington Post Comcast SportsNet the Maryland Athletics Media Relations Office, 2725 Comcast Center, College Park, MD 20741- 1150 15th Street 7700 Wisconsin Ave. 0295. All requests should be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the event by phoning the Media Washington DC 20071 Suite 200 Relations Office at (301) 314-7064. Since space is limited, accommodations are on a priority basis: Phone: (202) 334-7350 Bethesda MD 20814 daily newspapers and wire services, originating radio and television stations, national weekly or Fax: (202) 334-7685 Phone: (240) 497-3401 monthly publications, electronic media outlets, local and regional television crews. Priority is granted www.washingtonpost.com Fax: (301) 718-3324 comcastsportsnet.com to members of the media who cover Maryland Athletics on a regular basis, and to visiting media Washington Times members. Photo passes will be issued only to accredited photographers on assignment. 3600 New York Ave. N.E. Student Media Washington DC 20002 The Diamondback Services: The Media Relations Office will provide complete statistics at the conclusion of every Phone: (202) 636-3269 3136 South Campus home game. Programs containing rosters and event notes on each team will be provided for the Fax: (202) 529-7869 Dining Hall working media. www.washingtontimes.com University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 Fax Machine: The Media Relations Office has one facsimile machine, located in Room 2725 of Baltimore Sun Phone: (301) 314-8200 Comcast Center, which is available upon request. The fax number is (301) 314-9094. 501 North Calvert Street Fax: (301) 314-8358 Baltimore, MD 21203 www.inform.umd.edu/Diamondback/ Terps on the Web: For up-to-date game stories, statistics, schedules and results, and other Phone: (410) 332-6200 Maryland athletic department information, please locate www.umterps.com on the Internet. Fax: (410) 783-2518 WMUC Radio www.sunspot.net 3130 South Campus Dining Hall Terrapin Times University of Maryland men's tennis Contact P.O. Box 993 College Park, MD 20742 Chase Jones Bel Air, MD 21014 Phone: (301) 314-7866 Phone: (800) 594-9320 Media Relations Assistant Fax: (301) 314-7879 Fax: (410) 256-8838 University of Maryland www.wmuc.umd.edu/ www.superterp.com 2725 Comcast Center College Park, MD 20742-0295
Important Telephone Numbers (301) 314-7064 – Media Relations Office (301) 314-9094 – Media Relations Fax (301) 314-1483 – Jones' Office Jones' E-mail address: [email protected] Terps Web Site: www.umterps.com
men's tennis Supervisor kathy worthington Senior Associate Athletics Director Kathy Worthington was named associate athletics director for internal operations in May 1999, and promoted to executive senior associate athletics director in September 2002. She came to Maryland from Morehead State University, where she had served as associate athletics director since February 1998 after spending two years as an assistant athletics director. At Maryland, Worthington is responsible for supervision of the department's student-athlete support services, including sports medicine, academic support, compliance, media relations and strength and conditioning. During her time at Morehead State, her primary focus was business operations, policy development, and strategic planning. Prior to Morehead State, Worthington spent two years as the assistant to the AD at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. She earned her bachelor's degree in mass communications from the College of Notre Dame in Maryland in 1985. She earned a master's degree in public relations from Syracuse and a master's in athletics administration from Wisconsin-LaCrosse. In April of 2004, Worthington was appointed a member of the NCAA Division I Academics, Eligibility and Compliance Cabinet. She was inducted into College of Notre Dame's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1997 and in 1999 was named an NCAA Leadership Fellow. In 1996, she earned the Graduate Student Achievement Award from University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.