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2008 Maryland GYMNASTICS 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. 41

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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. 42

2008 Maryland GYMNASTICS 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.

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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." 44

2008 Maryland GYMNASTICS 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 45

2008 Maryland GYMNASTICS 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 gymnastics 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. 46

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Maryland’s new student activities building and home of state-of-the-art facilities at their fingertips including locker room Maryland Athletics was completed in fall 2002. Comcast Center’s and lounge areas, training areas complete with jacuzzis, and main arena provides a seating capacity of 17,950 fans for outstanding weight training facilities. basketball, and will serve as a campus site for university special Twenty suites provide enhanced viewing and entertainment events and select community events. capabilities for Maryland fans. Maryland’s student seating The 1,500-seat Comcast Center Pavilion serves as home capacity accommodates 4,000, with students ringing the first to the Terps’ gymnastics, wrestling and volleyball teams, and 10 rows around the floor and a majority of seats on the arena’s the Nextel Heritage Hall multi-purpose room (capacity 400) is west wall. equipped to host banquets, press conferences, large meetings Comcast Center is an excellent place for alumni and fans and serve as a pre-game restaurant suite overlooking the to enjoy their favorite sports and share their common Terrapin competition arena. spirit. Visitors will learn about the men and women who have The main arena at Comcast Center The Comcast Center also houses the university’s athletics made Maryland Athletics great as they stroll through the dramatic administration offices and includes a 7,000-square-foot Academic Terrapin Walk of Fame and History. And the Terrapin Team Store, Support Center, providing an enhanced study atmosphere for the located just off the soaring three-level atrium lobby, allows visitors school’s nearly-700 student-athletes on 25 teams. to outfit their pride. Maryland has once again reclaimed the The Terrapins’ first public event for basketball was its annual status of having the best student activities center and athletics Midnight Madness celebration. Both basketball teams have home in the country.

The pavilion where competitions are held

The Terrapin Team Shop

Former Terps gymnast Gillian Cote is one of many former Maryland student-athletes and coaches to be featured on the Comcast Center's Wall of Fame and Histroy. 47

2008 Maryland GYMNASTICS strength & conditioning One of the most unique aspects of Maryland’s women’s gymnastics team is the nature of its strength and conditioning program. “We have a vigorous weight program,” says head coach Bob Nelligan. “We’re physically stronger and tougher, and the support staff that’s allowing us to do this should be applauded.” The team’s strength and conditioning coach, Barry Kagan, has been a part of Maryland’s strength and conditioning program since 1993 and has worked with the gymnasts for the last six years. According to Kagan, the gymnastics weight training program is one that is constantly changing. “It’s continuously adapting depending on the individual needs of the current team,” said Kagan. The primary goal of the team’s program is injury prevention. Next, the weight program strives to enhance each gymnasts’ performance. “Most gymnastics programs take a fairly conservative approach, doing moderate weight training,” said Kagan. “We take a very balanced approach, emphasizing strength over muscular endurance, as most of the other programs do.” The team begins lifting in September upon returning to campus. The first two weeks are comprised of a learning/reacquaintance phase. “Most gymnasts don’t lift in the style that we do,” said Kagan. “We want to make sure they are ready to take on the more complicated lifts.” Barry Kagan After the two-week introductory period the team progresses into a complex training program which involves several Olympic-style lifts. The main lower body exercise is the squat exercise, to enhance lower body stability. For upper body training, the women use dumbbells rather than bars to alleviate some of the stress on the shoulders. The athletes also train aerobically in September and October to prepare for full routines. “In season, our approach becomes more of a maintenance phase,” said Kagan. “We alternate the daily intensity of the lifts by organizing around the meet schedule.” The women lift as a team twice a week with occasional Practice Makes Perfect conditioning circuits in the gym. As for strength-to-body weight ratio, the gymnasts are the “strongest women in the department,” said Kagan. at the health and human The Terrapins are fortunate to train in two of the premier weight training facilities in the country. Conveniently performance building located in the Gossett Football Team House at Byrd Stadium, this facility has excellent aesthetic appeal, with two The Maryland gymnastics team practices in the Health and Human magnificent skylights and large windows overlooking the playing field at Byrd Stadium. The Terps’ spacious weight Performance Building (HHP), located near the Campus Recreation Center. room includes 7,200 square feet of functional floor space, with two elevated offices that are easily accessible to The HHP is a state of the art gymnastics facility that covers 18,000 square the training floor. feet. There are two spring floor exercise mats which lie side-by-side with a In 2002, Maryland began training in the spacious, brand-new, state-of-the-art weight room in Comcast travelling overhead spotting rig used for vaulting as well as floor exercise. Center. There are spotting belts that are placed above the uneven bars, the single Maryland gymnasts train with some of the best equipment available, including 20,000 pounds of customized rail bar, and the trampolines. The single rail bar, tumbling strip and vaulting York free weights, seven pieces of Keiser progressive air resistance machines, and a full line of Hammer strength area are all connected into or onto brand new fitted Tiffin resi pits. Twenty equipment. The weight complex also features immense, self-contained rack stations, Olympic lifting platforms with centimeter mats surround AAI uneven bars and four new AAI Elite series Eleiko bumper plates, and 10 upper body pressing stations. balance beams. One of the most attractive features of the practice facility is the lighting, which is soft and leaves no shadows anywhere in the gym. Finally, there is a glassed-in trampoline room with four-string bed Goliath tramps surrounded by spotting platforms and 12-inch landing mats. 48

2008 Maryland GYMNASTICS Media Information Media Guidelines Media Outlets Credentials: Media and photographer credentials for events at Maryland’s Comcast Center may Newspapers Television be obtained by working press, radio and television by writing or calling Jill Wentzel in the Maryland Washington Post Comcast SportsNet Athletic Media Relations Office, 2725 Comcast Center, College Park, MD 20741-0295. All requests 1150 15th Street 7700 Wisconsin Ave. should be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the event by phoning the Media Relations Office at Washington D.C. 20071 Suite 200 (301) 314-7064. Since space is limited, accommodations are on a priority basis: daily newspapers Phone: (202) 334-7350 Bethesda Md. 20814 and wire services, originating radio and television stations, national weekly or monthly publications, Fax: (202) 334-7685 Phone: (240) 497-3401 electronic media outlets, local and regional television crews. Priority is granted to members of the www.washingtonpost.com Fax: (301) 718-3324 media who cover Maryland athletics on a regular basis, and to visiting media members. Photo comcastsportsnet.com Washington Times passes will be issued only to accredited photographers on assignment. 3600 New York Ave. N.E. Student Media Washington D.C. 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 meet. 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/ Phone: (410) 332-6200 Diamondback/ Terps on the Web: For up-to-date game stories, statistics, schedules and results, and other Fax: (410) 783-2518 Maryland athletic department information, please locate www.umterps.com on the Internet. www.sunspot.net WMUC Radio 3130 South Campus Montgomery Journal Dining Hall 2 Research Court University of Maryland gymnastics Contact Rockville, Md. 20850 College Park, Md. 20742 Jill Wentzel Phone: (301) 816-1427 Phone: (301) 314-7866 Media Relations Coordinator Fax: (301) 816-1421 Fax: (301) 314-7879 University of Maryland www.jrnl.com/mtg/ www.wmuc.umd.edu/ 2725 Comcast Center College Park, MD 20742-0295 Terrapin Times P.O. Box 993 National Media USA Today Bel Air, Md. 21014 Important phone Numbers 1000 Wilson Blvd Phone: (800) 594-9320 (301) 314-7064 – Media Relations Office Arlington, Va. 22229 Fax: (410) 256-8838 (301) 314-9094 – Media Relations Fax Phone: (703) 276-3761 www.superterp.com (301) 314-7064 – Wentzel's Office Fax: (703) 276-5505 (301) 314-7007 – Gymnastics Office usatoday.com (301) 405-0955 – Gymnastics Office Fax Cabiness' E-mail address: [email protected] Terps Web Site: www.umterps.com

gymnastics Supervisor Michael Lipitz Senior Associate Athletics Director Michael Lipitz is in his eighth year with the University of Maryland and his first as senior associate athletics director for varsity sports. He worked for Maryland Athletics in a senior management role from 1999 through 2006, before serving last year as Chief Operating Officer of the Orange Bowl Committee in Miami, Florida. Lipitz supervises the Terps’ men’s lacrosse, field hockey, volleyball, gymnastics, women’s golf and men’s and women’s swimming programs, strength and conditioning unit and NCAA and ACC championship events. He is also the department’s liaison to the Alumni Association, Office of Student Conduct and University Legal Office. Lipitz graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in government and politics and dual concentrations in English and political leadership. He was a four-year varsity starter and two-year co-captain on the men’s tennis team. Before returning to work at his alma mater, Lipitz earned his law degree from Villanova University.