the huskers coaching staff season review athletic administration husker history Table of Contents Nebraska Swimming & Diving 2009-10 Media Guide thisisnebraska...... 1-21 Table of Contents...... 1 Athletic Department Directory...... 2 Media Information and Services...... 3 This Is Nebraska...... 4-5 Sports Facilities...... 6-7 Husker Power...... 8-9 Athletic Medicine and Nutrition...... 10-11 Academic Excellence...... 12-15 The University of Nebraska...... 16-17 The City of Lincoln: All-American City...... 18 The State of Nebraska: The Good Life...... 19 Husker Athletics: National Powers...... 20-21 thehuskers...... 22-41 2009-10 Roster...... 22 2009-10 Schedule...... 23 2009-10 Season Preview...... 23-24 Returnee Biographies...... 25-38 Necomer Biographies...... 39-41 The Huskers Event-by-Event...... 41 coachingstaff...... 42-46 Pablo Morales, Head Coach...... 42-43 Doug Humphrey, Assistant Coach...... 44 Natasha Chikina, Diving Coach...... 44 Swimming & Diving Support Staff...... 45 2012 Olympic Trials...... 46 seasonreview...... 47-51 2008-09 Season Review...... 47-48 2008-09 Meet-by-Meet Results...... 49 2009 Big 12 Championships Results...... 50 2008-09 Performance List...... 51 athleticadministration...52-55 Faculty Athletics Representative Josephine Potuto...... 52 Chancellor Harvey Perlman...... 52 Credits: The 2009-10 University of Nebraska Swimming and Diving Media Athletic Director Tom Osborne...... 53 and Recruiting Guide was designed, written and edited by student assistant Tyler DeBoer of the Nebraska Media Relations Department. Editing assistance Executive Associate Athletic Director Marc Boehm...... 54 was provided by Director of Media Relations Operations Jeff Griesch, and Associate Athletic Director/SWA Pat Logsdon...... 54 Associate Media Relations Directors Jerry Trickie Assistant Media Relations Director and Matt Smith, along with help from the swimming and diving Associate Athletic Director Bob Burton...... 54 coaching staff. The guide was produced entirely on Adobe InDesign CS4 Athletic Department Support Staff...... 54 and printed at the University of Nebraska Printing Services. The ...... 55 Cost: $3

Cover: Photos by Scott Bruhn and design created by Annie Wood. Featured on the cover are seniors C.J. Bray, Courtney Jolly, Jenna Stroud, Jenny Toler huskerhistory...... 56-64 and Christina Yemm. All-Time Top-Five Performance List...... 56 Photo Credits: Al Bello, Peter Bick, Matt Bruggeman, Scott Bruhn, Paul Swimming & Diving Records...... 57 Zoeller, Glen Johnson, Matt Miller, Joe Mixan, Doris Schultz, Lynn Sladky, All-Time Letterwinner List...... 58 Tom Slocum, Tob Tidball, Richard Voges, Richard Wright and the University of Nebraska Media Relations Office. All-Americans...... 59 Conference Champions...... 60 The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public university committed to providing a quality education to a diverse student body. It is the policy Academic All-Big 12 Honorees...... 61 of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln not to discriminate based on gender, age, disability, race, color, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, Year-by-Year Results, Coaching Records...... 62 national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. The policy is applicable Husker Olympians...... 63 to all University administered programs including educational programs, financial aid, admission policies and employment policies. Penny Heyns...... 64

nebraska swimming & diving | huskers.com 1 the huskers coaching staff season review athletic administration husker history Athletic Department Directory University Administration...... (402) 472-7211 President: James B. Milliken, J.D...... 472-2111 Nebraska Information Chancellor: Harvey S. Perlman, J.D...... 472-2116 Location: Lincoln, Neb. Institutional Representative: Josephine Potuto, J.D...... 472-1252 Population: 251,264 Athletic Administration...... (402) 472-3011 Enrollment: 23,573 Athletic Director: Tom Osborne...... 472-3011 Nickname: Cornhuskers, Huskers Executive Associate A.D.: Marc Boehm...... 472-3011 Colors: Scarlet and Cream Senior Associate A.D./Academics, Compliance and Planning: Dennis Leblanc...... 472-2042 Founded: 1869 Associate A.D./Community Relations: Chris Anderson...... 472-7771 Conference: Big 12 Associate A.D./Administration: Bob Burton...... 472-5663 Associate A.D./Facilities and Events Butch Hug...... 472-1000 Associate A.D./Capital Planning and Construction: John Ingram...... 472-1000 Quick Phone List Associate A.D./Chief Financial Officer: Nancy Kenny...... 472-2273 Head Coach: Pablo Morales Associate A.D./Development: Paul Meyers...... 472-2367 + Office Phone: (402) 472-6474 Associate A.D./Senior Woman Administrator: Pat Logsdon...... 472-3011 Assistant Coach: Doug Humphrey Associate A.D./Life Skills: Keith Zimmer...... 472-4614 + Office Phone: (402) 472-0042 Assistant A.D./Ticketing: Holly Adam...... 472-3111 Diving Coach: Natasha Chikina Assistant A.D./Athletic Medicine: Lonnie Albers...... 472-2276 + Office Phone: (402) 472-6475 Assistant A.D./Compliance: Gary Bargen...... 472-2042 Assistant A.D./Football Operations: Jeff Jamrog...... 472-3116 Swimming & Diving Secretary: Annette Werschke Assistant A.D./HuskerVision: Shot Kleen...... 472-4645 + Office Phone: (402) 472-3186 Assistant A.D./Media Relations: Keith Mann...... 472-2263 Media Relations Contact: Tyler DeBoer Assistant A.D./Marketing, Licensing and Concessions: Michael Stephens...... 472-9446 + Office Phone: (402) 472-2263 Assistant A.D./Compliance and Planning: Josh White...... 472-2042 + Cell Phone: (402) 432-7599 Athletic Performance Team...... (402) 472-3333 Media Relations Fax: (402) 472-2005 Media Relations Address: Director of Strength and Conditioning...... Mike Arthur Head Football Strength Coach...... James Dobson One Memorial Stadium Assistant Strength Coaches...... Tyler Clark, Chad Wade, Brian Kmitta, Brandon Rigoni Lincoln, NE 68588-0123 Head Strength Coach for Basketball...... Rusty Ruffcorn Administration Athletic Medicine...... (402) 472-2276 President: James B. Milliken, J.D. Director of Athletic Medicine...... Dr. Lonnie Albers Chancellor: Harvey S. Perlman, J.D. Head Trainer/Associate Director of Athletic Medicine...... Jerry Weber Head Football Trainer/Associate Head Trainer...... Mark Mayer Swimming and Diving Trainer...... Lisa Loewenstein Board of Regents Assistant Trainers...... Brad Brown, Tom Dufresne, Patrick Spieldenner Timothy Clare Lincoln Chief of Staff/Orthopaedic Surgeon...... Dr. Pat Clare Randolph Ferlic, M.D. Omaha Orthopaedists...... Dr. Scott Strasburger, Dr. David Clare Chuck Hassebrook Lyons Sports Nutritionists...... Lindsey Remmers, Josh Hingst Howard Hawks Omaha Academic Programs and Student Services...... (402) 472-2042 Jim McClurg, Ph. D Lincoln Associate Director of Academic Programs...... Katie Jewell, Kim Schellpepper Bob Phares North Platte Director of Student-Athlete Development...... Alvin Banks Kent Schroeder, J.D. Kearney Director of Multicultural Programs...... Will Sheppard Bob Whitehouse Omaha Academic Counselors...... Sheri Hastings, Mike Nieman Student Regents Event Management...... (402) 472-1000 Cade Craig Nebraska-Kearney Director of Events...... Matt Davidson Event Management Specialists...... Derek Bombeck, Katie Butzke, Ervin Williams Brad Bohn Nebraska-Medical Center Neal Bonacci Nebraska-Omaha HuskerVision...... (402) 472-4645 Megan Collins Nebraska-Lincoln Director of Technology...... Shot Kleen Creative Director...... Kirk Hartman Athletic Dept. Mission Statement Chief Engineer...... Scott Guthrie The mission of the University of Nebraska Athletic Production Coordinator...... Kelly Mosier Department is to serve our student-athletes, Video Production Specialists...... Mike Hodges, Brad Colee, Chris Pankonin, Amanda Pohlmann coaches, staff and fans by: Media Relations...... (402) 472-2263 Media Relations Director...... Keith Mann Displaying integrity in every decision and action; Media Relations Director of Operations...... Jeff Griesch Building and maintaining trust with others; Giving Associate Directors...... Shamus McKnight, Jerry Trickie respect to each person we encounter; Pursuing Assistant Director...... Matt Smith unity of purpose through teamwork; maintaining Athletic Department Photographer...... Scott Bruhn Administrative Assistant...... Vicki Cartwright loyalty to student athletes, co-workers, fans and the Interns...... Brandon Gries, Jeremy Foote University of Nebraska. Student Assistants...... Tyler DeBoer, Nate Pohlen, Scott Pulverenti, Jess Schwager, Hilary Winter

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Nebraska Media Relations Nebraska ETV (PBS, Ch. 12) The 2009-10 Nebraska swimming and diving media guide is designed to assist the 909 N. 9th Street, Suite 104 1800 North 33rd media in its coverage of Husker swimming and diving. Nebraska's swimming and diving Omaha, NE 68114 Lincoln, NE 68503 media relations contact for the 2009-10 season is Tyler DeBoer. Additional information Phone: (402) 391-0031 Phone: (402) 472-3611 Fax: (402) 391-1412 Fax: (402) 472-5347 on Husker swimming and diving may be obtained by contacting the Media Relations Web: ap.org Web: net.unl.edu Office at (402) 472-2263 or by e-mailing Tyler at [email protected]. Please take a moment to review the following policies and services that are intended to assist you Daily Nebraskan KLIN (1400 AM) in your coverage of Nebraska swimming and diving this season. University of Nebraska 4343 O Street 20 Nebraska Union Lincoln, NE 68510 Press Facilities Lincoln, NE 68588 Phone: (402) 475-4567 The Bob Devaney Sports Center invites the media to view competitions from the results Phone: (402) 472-1765 Fax: (402) 474-8011 table, located on the north side of the Devaney Natatorium, with the media relations and Fax: (402) 472-1761 Web: klin.com meet staff. Photographers are allowed to shoot anywhere in the pool area, provided that Web: dailynebraskan.com photographers do not interfere with competition. Flash photography is not permitted KFAB (1110 AM) 5010 Underwood at the start of the race. 926 P Street Omaha, NE 68132 Lincoln, NE 68508 Phone: (402) 556-8000 Post-Meet Interviews Phone: (402) 473-7431 Fax: (402) 556-8937 Athletes will be available during home dual and invitational meets after they have Fax: (402) 473-7291 Web: kfab.com completed their final respective race or diving competition of the day. Coaches will Web: journalstar.com be available following the meet. KLMS (1480 AM) Omaha World-Herald 3800 Cornhusker Hwy. Interviews 14th & Dodge Lincoln, NE 68504 All media requests for interviews with Nebraska coaches, swimmers and divers should Omaha, NE 68102 Phone: (402) 466-1234 be directed to Tyler DeBoer (office phone: (402) 472-2263) at least one day in advance. Phone: (402) 444-1000 Fax: (402) 467-4095 Fax: (402) 344-3343 Web: espn1480.com Swimming and diving student-athletes are usually available for in-person interviews Web: omaha.com before or after workouts, which daily from 2 to 5 p.m. KFOR (1240 AM) KOLN-TV (CBS, Chs. 10/11) 3800 Cornhusker Hwy. Coaching Staff Interview Times 40th & W Lincoln, NE 68504 The best time to reach Head Coach Pablo Morales and the rest of the Husker swimming Lincoln, NE 68503 Phone: (402) 466-1234 and diving coaching staff for interviews is weekdays at practice, usually between 3 and Phone: (402) 467-9720 Fax: (402) 467-4095 5 p.m. Interviews should be arranged through media relations contact Tyler DeBoer at Fax: (402) 467-9208 Web: kfor1240.com (402) 472-2263. Web: kolnkgin.com KOZN (1620 AM) Media Relations Office KLKN-TV (ABC, Ch. 8) 5011 Capitol Suite, #300 3240 South 10th Omaha, NE 68132 The University of Nebraska Media Relations Office is located on the third floor of the Tom Lincoln, NE 68502 Phone: (402) 951-1620 and Nancy Osborne Athletic Complex, which is located on the north side of Memorial Phone: (402) 434-8000 Fax: (402) 342-7041 Stadium at: One Memorial Stadium, P.O. Box 880123, Lincoln, NE, 68588-0123. Phone: Fax: (402) 436-2236 Web: 1620thezone.com (402) 472-2263; Fax (402) 472-2005. Opponents should submit a fax/e-mail list of Web: klkntv.com media outlets that need to receive results. KRNU (90.3 FM) KETV (ABC, Ch. 7) University of Nebraska Huskers.com: The Official Website of the Nebraska Athletic Department 27th & Douglas 201 Andersen Hall For the most up-to-the-minute coverage of Nebraska swimming and diving on the Omaha, NE 68131 Lincoln, NE 68588 Internet, visit Huskers.com, the official web site of the University of Nebraska Athletic Phone: (402) 978-8958 Phone: (402) 472-3054 Department. In addition to updated results, statistics and meet stories, you can find Fax: (402) 978-8931 Fax: (402) 472-8597 Web: ketv.com Web: krnu.unl.edu photos, player and coach biographies, schedule and roster information and weekly releases on the Husker swimming and diving program. Husker fans have the opportunity WOWT (NBC, Ch. 6) Huskers Illustrated to gain even greater access to the NU athletic programs through HuskersNside, the 3501 Farnam 7755 S. 23rd St premium site of the Nebraska Athletic Department. To join, just log on to Huskers.com Omaha, NE 68131 Lincoln, NE 68512 and click on HuskersNside. Because this is quality video streaming, subscribers to the Phone: (402) 233-7940 Phone: (402) 474-4355 site must have broadband Internet access. Fax: (402) 346-6740 Fax: (402) 474-5132 Web: wowt.com Web: huskersillustrated.com

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nebraska swimming & diving | huskers.com 3 This is Nebraska ebraska women's swimming and diving has a long history of success. The Huskers have finished in the top 12 at the NCAA Championships five times since 1995.

Not only have the Huskers produced Big 12 and NCAA champions, the Nebraska swimming and diving program has produced 11 Olympians, including gold medalist and world-record holder Penny Heyns.

Along with the individual success, Nebraska swimming and diving has claimed 10 conference team championships.

But success in the pool is just part of Nebraska's success story. Coached by Olympic Gold Medalist and Academic All-America Hall of Fame inductee Pablo Morales, the Huskers are also one of the top academic teams in the Big 12 Conference. In 2007-08, nearly every member of the team earned an academic honor from the conference. The Huskers are also one of Nebraska's leading teams in community involvement.

In athletics, academics and in life, There Is No Place Like Nebraska.

Top: The only three-time Olympian in Nebraska history, Penny Heyns captured a pair of Olympic gold medals in 1996, after winning the NCAA title in the 100-yard breaststroke for the Huskers that same year. Heyns won Olympic gold in the 100-meter breaststroke in world-record time, before adding a second gold in the 200-meter breaststroke just two days later. Heyns added a bronze medal in the 100 breast in Sydney, Australia, in 2000.

Middle: Therese Alshammar earned trips to the 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympics for her home country of Sweden. At the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Alshammar claimed three medals, including two silvers and a bronze.

Left: One of the most decorated swimmers in U.S. history, Nebraska Coach Pablo Morales was an 11-time NCAA champion at Stanford, and won five combined medals at the 1984 and 1992 Olympic Games, including three golds and a pair of silvers. Morales also served on the committee for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, which were held in Omaha. Nebraska swimming and diving utilizes and has access to top-notch facilities. Nearly every Husker sport enjoys a venue that ranks among the nation’s best. Nebraska is dedicated to providing its athletes the best game-day and practice atmospheres in every sport. Nebraska annually hosts several Big 12 and NCAA Championship events, including volleyball, baseball, soccer, softball, track and field, gymnastics, golf and wrestling. The Devaney Natatorium (below) hosted the 2006 Big 12 Conference Relays. Movement analyzers, an electronic timing system and updated weight facilities make the Devaney Natatorium a leader in technology. The Huskers have also received a new locker room and team ready room in the last five years. In the offseason, Nebraska takes advantage of Woods Pool (left), a 50-meter outdoor training facility equipped with a five-, seven- and 10-meter diving platform.

NEBRASKA INDOOR TRACK Sport Facilities ebraska's top facilities are not limited to the women's swimming and diving program. Nearly every Husker sport enjoys a venue that ranks among the nation's best.

Nebraska is dedicated to providing its athletes top- notch game-day and practice atmospheres in every sport. Nebraska annually hosts several Big 12 and NCAA Championship events, including swimming and diving, volleyball, baseball, soccer, softball, tracka and field, gymnastics, golf and wrestling.

Top left: Nebraska’s baseball team ranks among the nation’s leaders in attendance at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park.

Top right: The Osborne Athletic Complex provides Nebraska student-athletes with top- notch training facilities.

Middle: Nebraska’s teams compete in some of the nation’s finest facilities in front of large crowds.

Bottom left: Memorial Stadium is packed for every home game and features a giant HuskerVision replay board. The Mitsubishi replay screen is one of the largest in any college stadium in the United States, measuring 117-feet, 7 1/8-inches wide by 33-feet, 7 3/16-inches high, roughly five times the width of the original screens inside Memorial Stadium. There are also two new replay boards in the south end zone.

Bottom right: The main entrance to the Osborne Athletic Complex features an impressive waterfall and a wall that honors those who contributed to the massive project. Husker Power The model strength and conditioning program in the nation, Husker Power plays a major role in the continuing success of Nebraska athletics. Nebraska’s strength program was the first in the nation. With 12 staff members, including Devaney Center Strength Coach Rusty Ruffcorn, it is one of the most comprehensive strength and conditioning organizations in the nation.

Nebraska’s strength training facilities have set the standard in collegiate strength training since the early 1970s. Not only does it feature the Charles and Romona Performance Center in the Osborne Athletic Complex, it also features a weight room utilized by the swimming and diving team in the Devaney Sports Center. Three Reasons for Success Program - The Husker Power Strength and Conditioning Program is geared for maximum improvement of performance on the court. Each athlete receives their own individual computerized program each year.

Supervision - The Husker Power staff has seven full-time strength and conditioning specialists and four interns. Devaney Center strength coach Rusty Ruffcorn works directly with the swimming and diving program to help Husker athletes prepare for a successful athletic career.

Facilities - The Charles and Romona Myers Performance Center in the Osborne Athletic Complex is the finest all-around athletic facility in the nation, providing athletes with all the tools necessary to achieve at the highest level.

“The University of Nebraska strength and development program is the model for others in the country.”

Phillip Hage, Editor, Physician and Sports Medicine Magazine Athletic Medicine Providing expert care to nearly 600 Husker student-athletes, Nebraska features one of the most well-trained and highly skilled athletic medicine staffs in the country.

Under the guidance of Director of Athletic Medicine Dr. Lonnie Albers, Head Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist Jerry Weber, the 2009-10 Nebraska athletic medicine staff consists of five doctors, two therapist/athletic trainers, five athletic trainers and seven graduate assistant athletic trainers.

Nebraska’s team of orthopaedists is led by Chief of Staff Dr. Pat Clare, a nationally respected orthopaedic surgeon with more than 30 years of service to Husker athletics.

The Athletic Medicine Center features a hydrotherapy area that includes a three-level laned pool, which allows student-athletes across all of Nebraska’s sports to work out simultaneously. The Hydroworx 1000 Treadmill Pool is equipped with two cameras underwater for evaluation and assessment, while hot and cold plunge tanks are also available to the Huskers. The medical facilities at Nebraska have long been among the nation’s best, and NU’s athletic medicine center within the Tom and Nancy Osborne Athletic Complex will keep the Huskers on the front line of technology for decades to come. In addition to Nebraska’s North Stadium facility, the NU Coliseum, the Bob Devaney Sports Center and Haymarket Park all feature athletic medicine areas.

Assistant Athletic Director Dr. Lonnie Albers (left) leads Nebraska's athletic medicine staff. Nebraska's athletic medicine team consists of nearly 20 full-time or graduate assistant staff members caring for Husker student-athletes across all sports.

Nutrition

Nebraska caters to the needs of student-athletes at home and on the road. Nebraska’s Sports Nutritionists Josh Hingst and Lindsey Remmers work with all 23 of Nebraska’s sports by educating athletes on topics such as increasing lean body mass, losing body fat, staying hydrated, nutritional strategies for competition, maximizing recovery following workouts and supplement use. Athletes are given individualized nutrition plans that can be applied in Nebraska’s Performance Buffet at the Hewit Dining Center, which is open each day for lunch and dinner. Student-athletes also utilize a fueling station called the landing (above left) to provide fluids, and nutritional foods before and after workouts and practices to maximize performance and recovery. Academic Success The success of Nebraska student-athletes reaches far beyond athletic competition. More Husker student-athletes have been selected to CoSIDA Academic All-America teams than any other school in the nation, as Nebraska continues to set the standard for the approximately 1,400 NCAA member institutions. The Husker football team leads all individual sport programs in the nation with 98 all-time CoSIDA Academic All-America awards. The NU volleyball progam has captured more academic All-America awards (35) than any other women’s team in the nation, while the Husker softball program ranks second on that list with 26 selections. In addition to individual academic recognition, NU has led the Big 12 in graduation rates in eight of the conference’s first 12 years. NU Academic Tradition Thrives in 2008-09 Husker softball star Molly Hill, a two-time CoSIDA Academic All- American, helped lead Nebraska’s strong academic performance in 2008-09. Hill, a native of Wayne, Neb., pitched NU to a berth in the NCAA Tournament while earning her bachelor’s degree in speech language pathology. The first-team academic All-American finished her career with a 3.955 grade-point average. The first-team All-Big 12 also became the 59th student-athlete in Husker history to be a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-American.

Hill was one of six Huskers to earn academic All-America recognition in 2008-09. Volleyball standouts Kori Cooper and Amanda Gates were also first-team selections, while teammate Jordan Larson was named to the second team. Football stars Todd Peterson and Tyler Wortman also earned selections to the second team. Gates and baseball senior Nick Sullivan were each awarded Dr. Prentice Gautt Postgraduate scholarships from the Big 12 Conference, while both student-athletes also earned NCAA Postgraduate scholarships. Gates was also one of only 13 student-athletes nationally to be selected as a winner of the NCAA Women’s Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship.

On the conference level, Nebraska student-athletes claimed a Big 12-leading 172 academic All-Big 12 selections, including an astounding 145 first-team academic All-Big 12 honorees. NU student-athletes also earned a league-leading 626 spots on the Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall and Spring Academic Honor Rolls.

Top: 2008-09 Nebraska Student-Athletes of the Year Nick Sullivan and Amanda Gates.

Bottom: A four-year letterwinner, Adrienne Goodman earned her bachelor’s degree from Nebraska in December of 2008. The hard work, dedication and commitment of Nebraska’s student- athletes in the classroom resulted in 71 current or former student- athletes earning degrees from August of 2008 through May of 2009. The Huskers continued to set the graduation standard among Big 12 Conference schools by maintaining their Exhausted Eligibility Graduate Rate of 93 percent.

Each spring Nebraska hosts an Academic Awards Banquet to honor student-athletes who have earned either a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA or have earned a 3.0 or higher GPA in the previous calendar year. Last spring 241 student-athletes were honored. Nebraska’s 2008-09 Academic Highlights • 269 All-Time CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (all sports, leads nation) 98 Football Academic All-Americans (leads nation, all sports) 35 Volleyball Academic All-Americans (leads nation, female sports) 26 Softball Academic All-Americans (No. 2 nationally, female sports) • 6 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans (3 first-team, 3 second-team) First-Team: Kori Cooper (Volleyball), Amanda Gates (Volleyball), Molly Hill (Softball) Second-Team: Jordan Larson (Volleyball), Todd Peterson (Football), Tyler Wortman (Football) • 2 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships (2 of 87 nationally, $7,500 each) Amanda Gates (Volleyball), Nick Sullivan (Baseball) • 2 NCAA Women’s Enhancement Postgraduate Scholarship Winners (2 of 13 nationally, $6,000, Amanda Gates (Volleyball), Joslyn Dalton, Track & Field)

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Top: Mariah Hutchinson earned one of Nebraska’s HERO Leadership Awards presented to the Huskers’ top student-athletes in community service and outreach.

Middle: Bailey Ingles received her undergraduate degree in December of 2007. A three-time academic All-Big 12 selection, Ingles competed at the U.S. Olympic Trials at the Qwest Center in Omaha in 2008.

Bottom: Danielle Stansbury earned her bachelor’s degree from Nebraska in May of 2008. Stansbury was a three-time academic All-Big 12 selection. Karen Jennings was a three-time CoSIDA Academic All-American and the 1993 Wade Trophy winner as college basketball's national player of the year. In 2008, Jennings became the first Nebraska female student-athlete to be inducted into the CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame. Jennings was a ribbon cutter at the opening of Nebraska's Hall of Distinction in 2004. The Hall of Distinction recognizes the more than 5,000 Nebraska student-athletes in history who have graduated from the University and lettered in a varsity sport. The Nebraska Academic Experience • Academic Counseling – Academic counselors assist student- referrals are made to a consulting psychologist. If it is athletes in navigating the University of Nebraska system. determined that a student-athlete has a learning disability, Seven academic counselors and five assistant academic appropriate accommodations are made through the Office counselors are in place to monitor daily academic progress, of Services for Students with Disabilities. receive consistent course feedback, assist with the advising/ • Multi-Cultural Programs – Designed to enhance cultural registration process and monitor continuing eligibility and awareness, staff members concentrate efforts on issues of progress toward graduation. transition, adjustment and retention for students of color, • Tutorial Support – Unlimited tutorial support is available from international students and women. Programs include, day one up to college graduation. Subject and mentor tutors Ladies First, International Night and Your Degree First. provide academic support and study strategies. Supplemental • New Student-Athlete Orientation – Designed to help newcomers Instruction provides targeted group review sessions to help adjust to the multiple demands of being a college student- ease the transition to college academics, while improving study athlete. Presentations are made by academic counselors, strategies and building academic self-esteem. compliance officials, NU faculty and administrators, • Study Hall – Student-athletes either attend a structured study business/community professionals and student-athletes. hall, typically two hours, four days a week, or have flex time • Personal Counseling – Student-athletes will find a supportive where they study a specific number of hours each week as and caring environment at Nebraska. Transitional issues, determined by their academic counselor and/or coach. stress management, time management, academic focus • Mentoring – Incoming student-athletes are required to meet and problem resolution are all addressed in a proactive with a mentor on a weekly basis to assist in the transition manner.If necessary, counseling referrals are also made to from high school to college. Mentors collect syllabi, gather designated practitioners at the University Health Center. and report academic progress and teach success strategies. • Computer Resources – student-athletes enjoy a state-of- • Educational Assessments – Administered during new student- the-art computer lab with nearly 50 work stations and athlete orientation to determine student strengths and areas professional supervision. A full-time computer technician for improvement. Results allow academic counselors to provides assistance, and laptops are available for team develop a personalized academic support program and to travel. determine if more in-depth testing is warranted. If necessary, Nebraska Life Skills The mission of Nebraska’s award-winning Life Skills Program is to from across the state requesting involvement from Husker student- provide proactive education, resources and support throughout athletes. Mentoring Programs – Student-athletes serve one hour per college and beyond, best preparing Husker student-athletes for week serving as a youth mentor. life after sports. Services foster transition, retention, responsible decision-making, leadership, volunteerism and career development. Leadership/Citizenship Life Skills promotes leadership development and provides recognition Nebraska is a pioneer in life skills support and programming. In opportunities for extraordinary citizenship. Student-Athlete Advisory 1998, Nebraska was one of five Division I schools nationally to win Committee – Elected team representatives from each of the 23 sports the prestigious Program of Excellence Award recognizing a strong serve as the “voice” of the student-athlete population to discuss commitment to total person development. In 2005, Keith Zimmer, student-athlete welfare, legislation and service events. Your Degree Associate A.D. for Life Skills, was the recipient of the Dr. Gene Hooks First – Leadership group provides programming and specialized Award recognizing him as the top life skills administrator in the support to student-athletes of color, women and international student- country. athletes. HERO Leadership Award – Individual recognition to Huskers who have consistently gone above and beyond to serve as a exemplary Proactive Education role models. Brook Berringer Citizenship Team – Annual “Good Works” Life Skills Seminar – Incoming student-athletes complete a 16-week team honoring football players for dedicated service in memory of late fall semester seminar addressing a variety of life skills topics ranging Husker Brook Berringer. Life Skills Award of Excellence – Presented from leadership to money to relationships and study skills. Team to the single men’s and women’s team that scores the highest point Workshops – Campus and community experts facilitate team-specific total in the year long life skills team competition. life skills education workshops. Student-Athlete Assemblies – Meetings feature Athletic Director Tom Osborne and nationally recognized life Career Commitment skills trainers. In addition to the creation of a personalized resume and game plan, the following career resources are available to every Husker. Personalized Support/Individual Sessions Student-Athlete Career Fair – Event attended by approximately 25 Resume Development – Each student-athlete works with a life skills staff companies. Networking/Nexpo Night – Former Huskers and every member to create a personal resume with periodic meetings to make UNL college educate student-athletes about major and career updates through graduation. Game Plan Creation – Life skills counselors options. Assessments – On-line assessments to help individuals create a “Game Plan for Life” outlining specific goals to enhance discover talents and match them with a major and career. Practical marketability before graduation. Sports Psychology/Performance Experience – Programs in place to facilitate shadowing and internship Enhancement – Sports psychology resources are available to assist with placements. Job Preparation – Expert advice on cover letter writing, performance enhancement. interviewing skills and evaluating job offers.

Community Outreach Postgraduate Assistance Nebraska student-athletes combine to impact over 100,000 people Nebraska is committed to helping student-athletes pursue statewide on annual basis. Team Service Requirement – Each team postgraduate plans and scholarships. Career Nights – Student- participates in a minimum of two service projects per year. School athletes learn from the experts to gain valuable insight on timelines, Outreach – Individuals participate in school outreach campaigns in application procedures, entrance requirements, personal essays and both classroom and assembly settings. Hospital Visits – Huskers more. Scholarships – Seniors in their final season of athletic eligibility are frequent hospital visitors providing cheer and encouragement can apply for postgraduate awards. to patients. Mondays Matter – Monday evening outreach to various local community agencies placing athletics in the proper perspective. The swimming and diving progame claimed Nebraska’s Life Skills Team Award for its Miscellaneous Outreach – Outreach requests are received daily leadership and commitment to all areas of community service in 2008-09. Leading the Way

As one of the nation’s premier public institutions, the University of Nebraska is committed to undergraduate learning and world-class research. In early 2001, Nebraska was named to a national list of 16 schools that serve as a role model for other institutions by the Association of American Colleges and Universities. Quality instruction is emphasized in Nebraska’s 147 undergraduate majors, which are spread through nine undergraduate colleges.

The University of Nebraska was chartered by the Nebraska Legislature in 1869 as the state’s public university and land-grant institution. Founded in Lincoln, the University of Nebraska was expanded in 1968 into a state educational system now comprising four campuses under the guidance of a Board of Regents and a central administration.

To discover more about the University of Nebraska visit unl.edu.

To learn more about Nebraska athletics, visit Huskers.com. “I can honestly say that I do not remember a time when the prospects for enhancing the academic quality or reputation of this University were brighter.” Harvey Perlman University of Nebraska Chancellor

Opposite page: The Bell Tower on campus is a focal point for students and alumni, often serving as a central meeting location on game days.

Top right: The Nebraska Student Union is the meeting place on campus where students can spend a little down time between classes. It has areas to use for studying as well as a food court.

Middle right: Named for Nebraska alumni Irene and Winslow Van Brunt, the Van Brunt Visitors Center is located at the gateway to the city campus. The Van Brunt Visitors Center offers resources and information for visitors to campus, and is utilized extensively for recruiting new students by the Office of Admissions, which has offices and staff located in the building.

Middle right: The Esther L. Kaufmann Center was completed in May 2001 and houses the Jeffery S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management.

Bottom Right: The Don L. Love Memorial Library is the main library in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln library system. Located on the southern edge of City Campus, it is bound by two lovely botanical areas, Love Garden and Cather Garden. Lincoln, Nebraska

eaturing the advantages of an urban setting, the Star City is only minutes away from the scenic beauty and wide open spaces Fof America’s Heartland. Living in Lincoln enables one to enjoy the benefits of life in a city, while residing in a community that: • Is known as the Star City

• Has a population of nearly 251,624

• Is the second-largest city in the Big 12 Conference

• Has been ranked among the 10 best places to live in the United States

• Is listed among the top five “most fit” cities in the nation

• Consistently lists one of the lowest crime rates in the nation among cities its size

• Offers more than 6,000 acres of parks, including 10 lakes, 11 municipal swimming pools, more than 80 miles of biking and hiking trails and 12 public golf courses Prominent People with Nebraska Ties Grover Cleveland Alexander (1887–1950) Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Fred Astaire (1899–1987) dancer and actor Max Baer (1909–1959) boxer Marlon Brando (1924–2004) Omaha Academy Award-winning actor William Jennings Bryan (1860–1925) U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Representative, Democratic Party nominee for president 1896, 1900, and 1908, and prosecuting attorney in Scopes Trial Warren Buffett (1930-) investor; Forbes Magazine’s 2008 Richest Man in the World Richard N. Cabela (1936-) entrepreneur, founder of Cabela’s sporting store Johnny Carson (1925–2005) comedian Nebraska’s largest city, Joba Chamberlain (1985-) Omaha, is less than an player for the hour’s drive from Lincoln and has a population of nearly Dick Cheney (1941-) 46th U.S. Vice-president 800,000. Omaha is home to Rosenblatt Stadium (top), Henry Fonda (1905–1982) the NCAA College World Academy Award-winning actor Series, the AAA Omaha Bob Gibson (1935-) Royals, the world-renowned Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher for St. Louis Cardinals Henry Doorly Zoo (bottom), Alex Gordon (1984-) the Joslyn Art Museum Professional baseball player for the (bottom), and Qwest Center Marg Helgenberger (1958-) Omaha (top), which hosts actress (CSI, Mr. Brooks, In Good Company) the 2010 NCAA Wrestling Championships. Peter Kiewit (1900–1979) contractor, investor and philanthropist Jaime King (1979-) actress (My Name is Earl) Ted Kooser (1939-) Poet Laureate of the United States and Pulitzer Prize winner Larry the Cable Guy (1963-) comedian Malcolm X (1925–1965) civil rights leader Nick Nolte (1941-) actor, producer Edwin Perkins (1889–1961) inventor of Kool-Aid, philanthropist Andy Roddick (1982-) tennis star, 2003 U.S. Open Champion Gale Sayers (1943-) Football Hall of Fame running back for the Chicago Bears Elliott Smith (1969–2003) singer-songwriter Hilary Swank (1974-) 2-time Academy Award-winning actress Gabrielle Union (1973-) actress (10 Things I Hate About You, Bring It On, Ugly Betty) James Valentine (1978-) Maroon 5 guitarist Paula Zahn (1956-) Former News anchor for CNN National Powers One of the nation’s premier programs, Nebraska is successful history to be named Player of the Year and Defensive Player of in all 23 of its varsity sports. In 2008-09, five Husker teams the Year in the same season. Overall, Nebraska produced 21 finished among the top 10 in their respective sports. Nebraska individuals who captured 28 All-America awards in 2008-09. has won 24 team national ttiles since 1970, including a fifth bowling crown in 2009, eight men’s gymnastics titles, Nebraska finished either first or second in the Big 12 in five five football championships, three volleyball titles and three sports, including volleyball’s 11th title in the 13-year history women’s track and field championships. of the league. The Huskers added Big 12 titles in wrestling and men’s outdoor track, which marked the track and field Individually, several Huskers excelled in 2008-09. Jordan program’s 100th all-time conference crown. The NU football Burroughs and Nicholas Gordon captured individual national team tied for first in the Big 12 North under Coach Bo Pelini. titles in their sports. Burroughs produced the only undefeated season in Nebraska wrestling history, going 35-0 on his The Huskers have been a Big 12 leader since the conference’s way to the NCAA 157-pound crown. Gordon captured the inception. Nebraska owns 66 total team titles, including a NCAA indoor long jump championship with a leap of 26-4 league-high 21 crowns in track and field, 11 in volleyball, ¼. Bowler Cassandra Leuthold helped lead Nebraska to the eight in soccer and women’s gymnastics, seven in baseball, NCAA bowling title as the championship’s Most Outstanding six in softball, two each in football and swimming and diving Player. Jordan Larson capped her volleyball career as a three- and one in wrestling. time All-American, while becoming the first athlete in Big 12

Guard Ryan Anderson moved into the Nebraska career top-10 list for three-pointers Top: All-Big 12 defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is a preseason All-American after in 2008-09, while leading Nebraska to its first .500 league record in a decade and helping the Nebraska football team to a 9-4 record and a Gator Bowl victory in 2008. a second straight postseason appearance. Bottom: All-American Nicholas Gordon captured the 2009 NCAA indoor national championship in the long jump with a winning leap of 26-4 ¼ in his final attempt. Following the season, Gordon earned a spot in the 2009 World Championships with a personal-best jump of 26-7 ¼. Big 12 Leaders The Huskers have won more Big 12 championships than any other league school in the following categories: Baseball Regular Season: 3 Baseball Postseason: 4 Baseball Overall: 7 Men’s Indoor Track: 9 Men’s Outdoor Track: 5 Men’s Track Combined: 14 Women’s Indoor Track: 5 Men’s and Women’s Track: 21 Women’s Gymnastics: 8 The Nebraska volleyball team celebrated the program’s third trip to the NCAA semifinals in four seasons following a Soccer Postseason: 5 dramatic comeback at Washington in the regional finals. In nine years under Coach John Cook, the Huskers have Volleyball: 11 captured eight Big 12 titles – including five straight – while advancing to the NCAA semifinals five times.

Top left: The Nebraska bowling team won the 2009 NCAA championship, marking the Huskers’ third title Top: With the return of two-time first-team All-Big 12 first-team in the six years that bowling has been an NCAA sport. All-American Cassandra Leuthold was named the forward Kelsey Griffin, Nebraska will be gunning for its seventh championship’s Most Outstanding Player. straight postseason appearance in 2010.

Bottom: Molly Hill led the Nebraska softball team to its 14th NCAA Tournament appearance in 15 Bottom: Jordan Burroughs made Husker history while winning seasons in 2009. Hill was a first-team All-Big 12 selection and a first-team CoSIDA Academic All- the 2009 national title at 157 pounds. Burroughs finished a American, which marked her second straight academic All-America award. perfect 35-0 en route to winning the national championship, becoming the only Husker wrestler ever to post an undefeated season.