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Men’s Soccer Support Staff The Tar Heels train in the Olympic sports weight room in the Kenan Field House. Support Staff Alain Aguilar Ellen Culler Greg Driscoll Head Trainer Operations Marketing Strength and Conditioning Under the direction of the UNC Olympic sports strength and conditioning staff, Tar Heel student-athletes get outstanding coaching intended to help maximize their physical potential. The staff evaluates Carolina student-athletes in a variety of ways, including the use of specialized software for lifting and running video analysis, to encourage steady progress toward reaching optimum preparation for competition. Greg Gatz Delaine Marbry John Martin The men’s soccer team trains at the Olympic sports weight room in Kenan Field Strength & Conditioning Admin. Assistant Communications House. In addition to top-of-the-line strength equipment, the center boasts a five- lane, 25-yard rubberized surface for teaching and performing warm-up activities, acceleration drills and agility movements. Year-round training produces athletes who are prepared to compete successfully and safely. Greg Gatz is the Director of Strength and Conditioning for Olympic Sports and oversees the program along with Steve Gisselman, Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning. Medical Care In addition to the academic and fitness programs, the Tar Heels receive excel- Terry Roberts Spencer Welborn lent care from one of the country’s best sports medicine staffs. Communications Asst. Academic Counselor Carolina’s Director of Sports Medicine, Dr. Tim Taft, oversees the program. Coordinator of Athletic Training Dan Hooker directs a staff of full-time ath- The men’s soccer letic trainers and physical therapists, graduate students and undergraduates. Alain support staff works Aguilar is the head trainer for the men’s soccer team, while Chris Kuenze, Barnett hard to provide an Frank, Craig Oates and Jeanne Graf also serve on the team’s training staff. exciting game day The medical and athletic training facilities are located in the Student Health atmosphere at Fetzer Field. Center and Fetzer Gym. Both are near Tar Heel practice areas for easy access to the treatment and advice on the care and prevention of injuries that is available from the sports medicine staff. The Athletic Department also recognizes a responsibility in educating student athletes on the physical, mental, emotional and legal issues involved in drug abuse. Accordingly, the department has established a drug education and prevention pro- gram which is administered by the University’s Student Health Services. The men’s soccer team receives world- class care from the UNC sports medicine staff. Page 18 • 2008 UNC Men’s Soccer Media Guide Student-Athlete Services Student-Athlete Services Advancing toward graduation, Building Character and Developing leadership Carolina Creed As a University of North Carolina student-athlete, I pledge to make every effort to abide by the Carolina CREED as a show of my commit- ment to the University, the Department of Athletics, my team and myself. C - I will know and embrace the tradition and culture of this great University and its athletics department R - I will respect myself and others E - I will pursue excellence in my academic work by striving to reach my academic potential while preparing for a career of significance E - I will excel athletically by committing myself to performance excel- lence, team success and continual improvement D - I will develop the capacity to effectively lead myself and others House and cleaning up the roadways through the Adopt-a-Highway program. Student-Athlete Development also seeks to develop student-athletes on a per- sonal level through a variety of speakers who address issues like nutrition, gam- Chris Litchford, a 2008 graduate, with Yael Averbuch of women’s bling, relationship communication and substance use. Career Development helps soccer and senior associate athletic director John Blanchard. UNC student-athletes look beyond college with resources such as career counsel- ing and workshops on resume writing and interviewing skills. Academic Honors Student-Athlete Services at the University of North Carolina encompasses three areas Leadership Development that play an integral part in the collegiate ESPN The Magazine The primary outlet for Leadership Development is the Carolina Leadership experience of every UNC student-athlete. Academy, started at UNC in 2004. As the nation’s premier leadership devel- Academic All-America Those three areas are Academic Development, Bill Dworsky opment program in collegiate athletics, the Carolina Student-Athlete Development and Leadership Leadership Academy develops, challenges and supports Development. student-athletes, coaches and staff in their continual ESPN The Magazine quest to become world class leaders in athletics, Academic All-District III Academic Development academics and life. Eddie Ababio The Academic Support Program is the main The Academy consists of three programs: Bill Dworsky service utilized in advancing UNC student- CREED Program athletes to graduation. The program assists Leadership training begins in the freshman year. All-ACC Academic Team student-athletes in exploring their interests and All leadership begins with personal leadership, there- Michael Callahan abilities, enjoying a broad educational experi- fore freshmen are taught skills to effectively lead Bill Dworsky ence, and reaching or exceeding their aca- themselves. Training consists of monthly meetings featuring demic goals. “Our young people are students keynote speakers and small group discussion. Upperclass student-athletes serve as ACC Honor Roll (2007-08) first and athletes second and that will always peer mentors and discussion leaders. Special focus is on responsibility, account- Ryan Adeleye be the case at the University,” says UNC ability, making good choices, ethics and character building. Director of Athletics Dick Baddour. “That is a Michael Callahan Rising Stars Program credit to our coaches, administrators and sup- Abe Chenathara Designed for a select group of “high potential” sophomores and juniors, the port staff, but most of all, our student-athletes. program provides future leaders with insights, strategies and skills necessary to Bill Dworsky Their accomplishments in the classroom are Cameron Lewis become effective leaders. The program includes monthly meetings, interactive very impressive.” exercises and action learning experiences. During the 2007-08 academic year, 286 Veteran Leaders Program Dean’s List (Fall 2007) Carolina student-athletes made the ACC Bill Dworsky This program is designed for team captains and veteran student-athletes. It Academic Honor Roll, which requires a cumu- provides advanced leadership training and support, teaches the critical skills and Chris Litchford lative GPA of at least 3.0 for the year. In the insights necessary to be effective vocal leaders and provides a strong peer network. Javier Velez fall of 2007, 169 student-athletes made the Student-athletes meet regularly to learn and reinforce leadership principles and Dean’s List, and 134 did so in the spring of share successes, frustrations and lessons. Dean’s List (Spring 2008) 2008. Eddie Ababio The Academic Support Program is housed Michael Callahan primarily in the Pope Academic Support Bill Dworsky Center, which is equipped with study facili- Kirk Urso ties, tutorial rooms, a computer lab, a 128-seat Javier Velez auditorium, counselors’ offices, and state- Jacob Wescoe of-the-art video and computer equipment. At the center, students meet with staff to discuss course selection, major and career exploration, Athletic Director’s Scholar- academic progress and academic eligibility. Athlete Award The Academic Support Program helps Michael Callahan freshmen transition from high school to col- lege through a variety of academic programs such as academic counseling, individual tutor- ing, group review sessions and supplemental instruction. A member of each team serves as the Academic Team Captain, providing a strong link between the Academic Support Program and the other student-athletes on the squad. Bill Dworsky is the men’s soccer academic team captain for 2008- 09. Student-Athlete Development Building character in UNC student-athletes is the main charge of Student-Athlete Development. Through Carolina Outreach, Tar Heels are involved in a variety of projects and organizations on campus and in the community. The UNC Department of Athletics has partnered with Gatorade and the UNC School of Public Health for a national pilot program called Get Kids in Action, in which Tar Heel student-athletes visit local elementary schools to encourage children to exercise. The Carolina Dreams program allows young patients at UNC Children’s Hospitals to attend Tar Heel Bill Dworsky speaks on behalf of members of the Carolina sporting events with UNC student-athletes. Other recent activities have included Leadership Academy’s Rising Stars program at the annual CLA building a house with Habitat for Humanity, cooking meals at Ronald McDonald Banquet in April. Page 19 • 2008 UNC Men’s Soccer Media Guide Carolina At Fetzer Field Year W L T 1947 4 0 0 1948 4 0 1 Fetzer Field 1949 3 1 0 1950 3 1 0 1951 3 1 0 1952 1 3 0 1953 2 4 0 1954 2 0 1 1955 3 2 0 1956 3 1 0 1957 1 1 1 1958 6 0 0 1959 6 1 0 1960 6 0 0 1961 5 3 0 The Tar Heels play in front of rowdy crowds each game at Fetzer Field, the home of Carolina soccer 1962 4 0 0 since 1947. 1963 4 1 1 the team’s first varsity game in 1947 through the entirety of 1964 5 1 1 A Premier Facility the 1988 campaign. When Fetzer was being renovated, the 1965 5 2 0 A host of numerous ACC Tournament, NCAA Tournament and Final Four games over its illustrious history, Fetzer Field Tar Heels played all their 1989 home games at Finley Field 1966 6 0 1 has long been one of the the nation’s most storied soccer near the University golf course, as well as the first eight 1967 6 2 0 facilities. With the 1999 relocation of the UNC soccer home matches of 1990.

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