Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
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The 2015-16 academic year was one of both challenges and opportunities for the Maritime Athletic Department. This report breaks down the Athletic Department into smaller areas of focus in order to highlight both areas of excellence and those in need of continued growth as we move into the 2016-17 academic year. Administration Message from the Director of Athletics ...............................................................................2 Administration Professional Development ..........................................................................3 Aquatics ..............................................................................................................................4 Compliance .........................................................................................................................3 Development ......................................................................................................................3 Facilities & Operations ........................................................................................................3 Faculty Athletics Representative ........................................................................................4 Intramurals ..........................................................................................................................4 Sports Information ..............................................................................................................5 Sports Medicine ..................................................................................................................5 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee ..................................................................................6 Individual Sports Update Fall Sports Men’s & Women’s Cross Country .......................................................................................7 Football ...............................................................................................................................8 Men’s Soccer ......................................................................................................................9 Women’s Soccer ...............................................................................................................10 Volleyball .......................................................................................................................... 11 Winter Sports Basketball .........................................................................................................................12 Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving .............................................................................13 Spring Sports Baseball ............................................................................................................................14 Men’s Lacrosse ................................................................................................................15 Women’s Lacrosse ...........................................................................................................16 Year-Round Sports Men’s & Women’s Rowing ................................................................................................17 Co-Ed Dinghy & Offshore Sailing .....................................................................................18 Club Sports Ice Hockey ........................................................................................................................19 Rifle ..................................................................................................................................20 A Message from the Director of Athletics The 2015-16 athletics season proved once again that this is a great time to be a SUNY Maritime Privateer! Through the hard work and dedication of our coaches, staff and administrators all working together toward our shared mission of - developing exceptional leaders to excel in life through competitive sports. We as a department have accomplished great success in leading those efforts in the classroom, in the community, and on the field of competition throughout this past year. This report serves as a snapshot from the past 12 months, a period of time that will be remembered as another memorable athletics campaign. This report provides a platform for each of our areas to reflect on this past year as we head into the future. Celebrating success is something we have done before and it is something we will continue to do as we continue to strive for excellence. This past year, Maritime Athletics had its highest-ever finish for the Skyline Conference Presidents Cup Trophy, coming in fifth place of the 11 full-time members of the league. Spearheaded by two Conference Championship Men’s Cross Country and Men’s Swimming, as well as postseason qualification for Men’s Soccer, Women’s Volleyball and Baseball, our programs continue to flourish on the field, in the pool, and on the court. Our success is a team effort. It involves our student-athletes, coaches, trainers, parents, donors, season ticketholders, fans and support from college administration. Thank you for making a difference helping us reach our goals! We look forward to celebrating more successes with you as we take on the challenges of another upcoming season. GO PRIVATEERS! Heather MacCulloch Director of Athletics 2 Compliance • One violation was reported this year: • Improper recruiting contact was made by an assistant football coach while attending a High School football game. • Update on Violations from last school year: • The two student-athletes involved in the SVO violation from 2014-2015 school year were required to sit out 3 games for Football and 4 games for Men’s Lacrosse. • No penalties were deemed necessary for the improper emailing of a 4 year college student-athlete. • The new roster submission policy started last year will be in place again for this coming school year. • All coaches completed their yearly NCAA exam with a passing grade of 70% or better. Next year all coaches will be required to have an 80% or better grade to pass. • The rule of the month program was completed successfully this year and will be continued again next year. Facilities & Operations • Added air conditioner to press box on Reinhart Field. • Increased signage throughout Riesenberg Hall. • Purchased new dumbbell weights and weight rack for Weight Room. • Added three new cross trainers to cardio room. • Added camera system in Weight Room and gymnasium to support safety and security. • Re-surfaced Riesenberg Hall gymnasium floor in August of 2015. • Student workers were hired to supervise Weight Room. Development • The Athletic Department launched the Privateers Club on July 1, 2015. The club is used as a fundraising platform for the department. • As of May 31st, 2016, the Privateers Club has recorded $27,759.78 in donations from Parents, Alumni & Staff & Friends. • Prior to the launch of the Privateers Club, dating back to August of 2004, the department has recorded $164,750.92 in donations from Parents, Alumni, Staff & Friends. • In the February of 2016, the department announced a fundraising campaign to completely renovate the Men’s Lacrosse & Football teams’ locker rooms inside Riesenberg Hall Gymnasium. • The goal of the campaign was to raise $65,000 by May of 2016. In just the first five weeks into the launch, the campaign had raised nearly 20% of the goal. • As of May 31st 2016, the campaign has raised $53,370 in donations. • Several athletic teams had alumni participation in the form of meet-and greets with each team to speak about their time at Maritime and how to succeed upon graduation. • Captain Andrew N. Murphy ’92 spoke at the Annual Awards Dinner, as part of the yearly “Alumni Reflection”. (pictured) Administration Professional Development • The Manager of Athletic Operations participated in the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA) Administrative Advancement program to provide professional development and networking opportunities. The program took place on May 22-25, 2016 in conjunction with the NCAA Regional Rules Seminar. • The Compliance Coordinator received a $400 grant from the NADIIIAA to attend the Summer Forum in Dallas, Texas in June of 2016 in conjunction with the NCAA Regional Rules Seminar. 3 Aquatics • The SUNY Maritime College Aquatic Center is widely recognized as one of the finest swimming facilties in the Bronx. In 2015-2016 the Aquatic Center continued to maintain a high standard of quality and cleanliness. Every day a strong emphasis is placed on the monitoring of water chemical levels and temperature as well as weekly vacuuming and washing of the pool deck areas. This high level of efficiency gives the Aquatic Center the capability to host any size aquatic activity year round. • Some of the biggest improvements this year were the repair of the pool tiles, ordering and displaying the swim team records board, the purchase of new competition water polo nets, electronic swim team touch pads, and the installation of a pool deck shower head and a new white board. • This year the aquatic center hosted five Skyline Conference home swim meets this year with an average of 100 athletes, coaches and officials in attendance for each meet. • In February for the second year in a row, the Aquatic Center hosted the Skyline Conference Championship swim meet. This two-day event saw some 90 athletes and over 200 spectators in attendance. • In April the Aquatic Center hosted its Third Annual Special Olympics of New York Swim Meet with