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defensive GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH dan hott Dan Hott is in his third year with the football team. He is in his first season as the defensive graduate assistant coach after spending two years as a staff intern. Hott arrived in Ann Arbor after serving as a graduate assistant coach at West Virginia University in 2007. He spent six seasons as the defensive line coach at the University of Findlay (2001-06). Hott’s original tour of duty with the Mountaineers began during his undergraduate days, working as a student coach for three seasons (1995- 97) prior to gaining a graduate assistant position for three years (1998- 2000). A member of the Coaches Association, Hott has coached in five bowl games during his career. He earned a bachelor of science degree from West Virginia in 1998 and completed his master’s degree in 2007. Hott resides in Ann Arbor.

offensive GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH eric smith In his third season with the Michigan football program, Eric Smith is in his first year as the offensive graduate assistant coach. He spent the previous two seasons as a staff intern with the team. Smith came to Ann Arbor after working as a graduate assistant at West Virginia (2007). Prior to that, he was the offensive coordinator and coach at WVU Tech (2006) and Pikeville College (2005). Smith was the quarterbacks and wide receivers coach at the University of Charleston during the 2004 season and began his coaching experience as quarterbacks coach at Glenville State in 2003. Originally from Franklin, W.Va., Smith earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education from WVU Tech in 2003, and is working toward a master’s degree in the same degree program. He is a member of the American Football Coaches Association. Smith and his wife, Krystal, reside in Ann Arbor.

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STRENGTH & CONDITIONING STAFF

director of strength & conditioning mike barwis Mike Barwis is in his third season as the Director of Strength and Conditioning with the Michigan football program. He oversees a staff that includes six full-time assistants and multiple interns. Barwis’ assistants also supervise four Olympic sports at Michigan -- ice hockey, men’s soccer, softball and wrestling. Barwis worked at West Virginia University for 14 years and coordinated every facet of the department’s athletic sports conditioning program during that time. He spent five years as the strength and conditioning coach for the Mountaineers’ football and men’s programs (2003- 07). Barwis also worked with Olympic athletes in 18 different sports during his tenure and was the school’s director of strength and conditioning for varsity sports prior to his appointment with the football and basketball teams. Barwis has coached 22 National Strength and Conditioning (NSCA) All-Americans since 1999, and was one of 10 coaches to receive the 2002 Bronze Award from the NSCA certification commission. He has trained professional, Olympic, national and international competitors and medalists in wrestling, track and field, soccer, football, basketball, , motor cross, cycling and rifle during his career. In addition, Barwis has been published in numerous journals, magazines and newspapers. A Philadelphia, Pa., native, Barwis earned his undergraduate degree in exercise physiology from West Virginia in 1996 and his master’s degree in athletic coaching with an emphasis in strength and conditioning in 1998. He also completed course work in the area of anatomy and physiology at Temple University, and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the NSCA. Barwis and his wife, Autumn, have one son, Ray, and one daughter, Hannah. Autumn was the associate strength and conditioning coach for West Virginia’s entire athletic department.

director of skill development / associate director of strength & conditioning chris allen Chris Allen is in his third year with Michigan football. He is the Director of Skill Development and the Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning. Allen spent five seasons as a member of the West Virginia strength and conditioning program (2003-07); he worked with the football, men’s basketball, wrestling, track and crew teams. He worked two years in Internet technology support in Atlanta, Ga., prior to joining the Mountaineers staff. He was a volunteer strength coach at Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain, Ga. A sprinter on the WVU track team from 1997-2000, Allen graduated in 2000 with degrees in accounting and MIS. He has a master’s degree in athletic coaching education. Allen is a native of Kingston, Jamaica.

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coordinator of strength & conditioning parker whiteman Parker Whiteman is in his third season as a Coordinator of Strength and Conditioning with Michigan football. He came to Ann Arbor after spending two seasons with the West Virginia program. Whiteman was appointed a full-time assistant strength coach at WVU in 2007 after working as a graduate assistant in 2006. Prior to that, he spent two years as an assistant strength coach with the Baltimore Ravens and worked as a performance coach for Velocity Sports Performance. He received his bachelor’s degree in physical education and health from Shepherd (W.Va.) University, where he played football in 2006. Whiteman completed his master’s degree in exercise science from McDaniel College.

coordinator of strength & conditioning kentaro tamura Kentaro Tamura is in his third season as a Coordinator of Strength and Conditioning with the Michigan football program. Tamura was hired as a full-time assistant strength coach at West Virginia in 2007, working with the Mountaineers’ football, men’s soccer and rifle teams. He also served as an intern in 2004 and was a graduate assistant for two years (2005-06). A native of Kanagawa, Japan, Tamura received his bachelor’s degree from Nihon University in economics and earned his master’s in exercise physiology from West Virginia. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and holds CPR and AED certifications. He has previous experience as a researcher and intern strength coach at Tokai University Research Institute of Sports Medical Science in Japan. Tamura and his wife, Hiroko, have a daughter, Yuna, and a son, Kazushi.

assistant strength coach cassandra baier Cassandra Baier is in her third season as an Assistant Strength Coach for the Michigan football and softball programs. She worked as an intern for one year with the strength and conditioning staff at West Virginia University before coming to Ann Arbor. Baier earned a bachelor of science in exercise science from Slippery Rock University (2007) and has master’s in exercise science and health promotion from California University (Pa.) in 2009. She is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS).

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assistant strength coach jesse miller Jesse Miller is in his third season as an Assistant Strength Coach for the Michigan football. He spent two years as a graduate assistant at West Virginia University (2006-07) before joining the Wolverines. Prior to obtaining his position with the Mountaineers, Miller worked at Velocity Sports Performance in Ashburn, Va. Miller earned a master’s degree in exercise physiology from WVU (2006) and a bachelor’s degree in health and human performance from Concord College (2004). Miller resides in Ann Arbor.

assistant strength coach dan mozes Dan Mozes is in his second season at Michigan, serving as an Assistant Strength Coach for the football team. Mozes joins the Wolverines after competing in the National Football League with the Minnesota Vikings for 18 months. Following a five-year career at West Virginia University, Mozes signed a free agent contract with the Vikings in 2007, but missed the following season due to a knee injury. At WVU, he started at center all four seasons under and was a 2006 consensus All-American and a four-time All-Big East honoree. As a senior in 2006, Mozes received the Rimington Tropy, awarded annually to ’s top center. A Washington, Pa., native, Mozes earned a degree in communications with a minor in athletic coaching education from West Virginia (2006) and was named Academic All-Big East four consecutive seasons (2003-06).

assistant strength coach dennis murray Dennis Murray is in his third season as an Assistant Strength Coach for the Michigan football and men’s soccer programs. Murray spent two years working as a graduate assistant at West Virginia University prior to joining the U-M staff. He earned a bachelor of science degree in exercise physiology (2006) and a master’s degree in athletic coaching (2007) from WVU. Murray is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) and a member of National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Murray and his wife, Jennifer, reside in Dexter

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assistant strength coach / ice hockey associate director jim plocki Jim Plocki is in his third season as an Associate Strength Coach for Michigan football and as an Associate Director of strength and Conditioning for Michigan ice hockey. Plocki has been part of the Michigan strength staff for the past 21 years. Hired in 1990 by athletic director , he has experience coaching numerous All-Americans, Olympians, national champions, a Heisman Trophy winner and two Hobey Baker award winners during his tenure. Prior to this full time appointment, Plocki was a strength graduate assistant with the U-M football program (1988-90) and was a student assistant strength coach for the Penn State football team (1984-88). A Natrona Heights, Pa., native, Plocki earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the Pennsylvania State University and his master’s degree in exercise physiology from the . Plocki is CSCS certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, USA Weightlifting Level One Club Coach Certified and CPR/First Aid certified by the American Red Cross. Plocki and his wife, Bev, have a daughter Elizabeth and a son Tyler. Bev is the head women’s gymnastics coach at Michigan.

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assistant athletic director for football scott draper Scott Draper is in his 19th season with the Michigan football program. He was promoted to assistant athletic director in 2002 and spent seven years as the team’s Director of Football Operations. Draper works with Michigan head football coach Rich Rodriguez with administrative duties associated with the team and Schembechler Hall. A native of Linden, Mich., Draper worked with the video staff (1992-94) and served as a graduate assistant on offense (1995-96) before accepting his current position. Draper and his wife, the former Laura Andres of Canton, Mich., are the parents of a son, Will, and daughter, Anna.

schembechler hall secretary michelle guidry-pan Michelle Guidry-Pan is in her 22nd year with the University of Michigan. She joined the football program prior to the 2008 season after working eight years in the athletic development office. She works with the medical, equipment and recruiting staffs. Prior to joining the athletic department in 2000, Guidry-Pan spent 11 years in the clerical staff with the Department of Facility, Planning and Design at the University. Guidry-Pan has a son, Cody, and daughter, Taylor.

sTAFF INTERN josh ison Josh Ison is in his third season with the Michigan football program. He is in second year as a staff intern after working as an Assistant Strength Coach during the 2008 season. Ison came to Ann Arbor after spending five seasons as the linebackers coach at Fairmont State University (2003-07). In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Ison was the head strength coach for the football team for two seasons and became the athletic department’s director of strength and conditioning for his final three seasons. He also spent one year working as a graduate assistant in the Health Works Rehabilitation & Fitness Center at West Virginia University (2006-07). In 2002, he was named to Don Hansen’s Football Gazette Division 2 All-American team while playing linebacker at Fairmont State (1999-2002). Ison earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Fairmont State (2005) and a master’s degree in athletic coaching education from West Virginia (2007). Ison and his wife, Erin, reside in Ann Arbor with their son, Joshua Zane Ison.

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director of football operations brad labadie Brad Labadie is in his 10th season with the Michigan football program. He is in his fifth year as the Director of Football Operations after spending four years as the team’s Coordinator of Player Development. Labadie’s current responsibilities include working with the players as a resource for issues outside of football, as well as assisting with the recruiting effort. A native of Adrian, Mich., Labadie worked as the defensive video assistant (2001) and as the offensive graduate assistant (Spring 2002) with the Wolverines prior to accepting his player development position. Labadie graduated from Saginaw Valley State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history education. He was also a four-year letterman and two-year captain of the Saginaw Valley football team. Labadie earned a master’s degree in sports management from the University of Michigan in 2007. Labadie and his wife, the former Melissa Lockwood of Saginaw, reside in Ypsilanti with their sons, Gabriel, Turner and Mason.

schembechler hall facility manager larry martin Larry Martin is in his 10th year as the facility manager for Schembechler Hall. He works with the football staff on improvements and upgrades to the Wolverines’ facilities. Martin also supervises Al Glick Fieldhouse, Oosterbaan Fieldhouse and South Ferry Field. He moved to the Athletic Department after three years as Assistant Director for Intramural Sports at the University. A native of Saginaw, Mich., Martin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Ferris State University and a Master of Science degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. While at Ferris, he also played baseball and was the GLIAC (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) Player of the Year and a third-team All-American his senior year. Before coming to Michigan, Martin spent three years as the Intramural Director at Texas Christian University. In his free time, Martin is an avid sports official working in the ranks. He also enjoys running having completed his first marathon in October. Martin and his wife, Cheryl, have a daughter, Mallory, and a son, Bryce.

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administrative staff

executive assistant to the jennifer maszatics Jennifer Maszatics is in her 12th season with Michigan football as the executive assistant to the head coach. She joined the Michigan football program in 1999 after working one year as the executive secretary to the chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan. Maszatics also spent one year as an executive secretary at M-CARE. Prior to her employment at the University, Maszatics worked eight years as the executive secretary to the vice president of clinical services at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. She also spent two years as an administrative assistant at Corporate Events Management - Travel Consultants, Inc., in Grand Rapids. Maszatics graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor of science degree in 1987. She and her husband, Jim, a Michigan alumnus, are the parents of two daughters, Alexandra and Victoria.

recruiting / operations assistant mike parrish Mike Parrish is in his third season with the Michigan football program. He is the team’s Recruiting/Operations assistant. Parrish joined the Wolverine staff after a two-year stint as an administrative graduate assistant at West Virginia (2006-07). He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration at WVU in 2006 and his master’s degree in sports management in 2008. Originally from Hershey, Pa., Parrish is a member of the American Football Coaches Association. Parrish is single and resides in Ypsilanti.

administrative assistant to the head coach for recruiting mary passink Mary Passink is in her 32nd year with the Michigan football program. She is in her 15th year as the Senior Administrative Assistant to the Head Coach for Recruiting. Hired by Bo Schembechler in 1979, Passink worked with the assistant football coaches for several years. Her current duties with the recruiting department consist of coordinating recruit mailings and correspondence with high school coaches. She also coordinates catering and arrangements for official visits, as well as travel arrangements and needs for the coaches in their recruiting efforts. Passink also supervises “Team Blue,” a student support group that assists with office work during the week and recruiting game day operations. Passink served as an assistant to coach Bo Schembechler for eight years (1999-2006). Passink and her husband, Peter, a Michigan alumnus and former golf team captain, have two children: daughter, Shauna, and son, Scott. Shauna is a graduate of Western Michigan and Scott is a graduate of the University of Michigan.

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external relations / administrative assistant dusty rutledge Dusty Rutledge is in his third season with the Michigan football program, serving as the team’s External Relations/Administrative Assistant. Rutledge served as the video coordinator at West Virginia from 2001- 07. He joined the Mountaineers’ staff after spending four seasons (1997- 2000) as a special assistant to former U-M assistant coach and then Indiana University head coach Cam Cameron (1997-2000). Prior to assisting Cameron, Rutledge was the defensive line coach and special teams coordinator under coach Rodriguez for three seasons at Glenville State (1994-96). He assisted Rodriguez during the seasons when the Pioneers earned three WVIAC titles. Rutledge’s other coaching experience came as the offensive line coach at Fairmont State College (1988-93). Rutledge graduated from Fairmont State with a bachelor of arts degree (1991). During three of his years at Fairmont, he played football and remains one of college football’s last player-coaches. Rutledge was pressed into service as a long snapper against Shepherd during his senior year when he already serving as a student assistant coach. Rutledge is originally from Rockford, Ohio. Rutledge and his wife, the former Jennifer King, have two daughters: Elizabeth and Maegan.

recruiting coordinator chris singletary Former Wolverine linebacker Chris Singletary is in his fifth season as the recruiting coordinator with the Michigan football program. He handles all of the team’s recruiting efforts, both on-campus and out in the community. A three-year letterman at Michigan (1996-98), Singletary graduated in May 1999 with a degree in sports management and communications. He was a special teams standout and played in 36 career games. Following graduation, Singletary was hired by the International Management Group. He spent one year in IMG’s basketball department before accepting a position as Director of Player Resources in the football department with Tom Condon. He worked for IMG for seven-plus years (1999-2006) before returning to his alma mater. A native, Singletary attended DePorres High School where he was selected to the all-state Dream Teams of The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press. He listed No. 7 on The Detroit News Blue-Chip List as a senior. Singletary and his wife, the former LaToya Long, reside in Van Buren Township. LaToya graduated from U-M with a degree in electrical engineering.

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player-family coordinator / FOOTBALL OPERATIONS asst. kelly vaughn Kelly Vaughn is in her fourth season as Player-Family Coordinator and Operations Assistant with the Michigan football program. Vaughn serves as the liaison between the football office and player families and runs the team’s parent website. She assists in coordinating the high school coaches’ clinic, summer team camps and the Women’s Football Academy and is the webmaster for insidemichiganfootball.com. Vaughn also assists the recruiting department with game day operations and is the bowl game event coordinator. Vaughn joined the football staff after working three years in minor league hockey and another two years in publishing with Tribune Media Services in Glens Falls, N.Y. Vaughn graduated from the University of Michigan with honors from the Division of Kinesiology in 2001, earning a B.A. in sports management and communication. She received the Stan Kemp Award and Paul A. Hunsicker Award from Kinesiology. Vaughn coaches All-Star competitive cheerleading with Michigan Xtreme Cheer. She resides in Ypsilanti Township.

STAFF INTERN bryan wright Bryan Wright is in his third season with the U-M football program. Wright joined the staff after working as a graduate assistant in the strength and conditioning and academic departments at West Virginia during the 2007-08 academic year. Wright assisted Mike Barwis with the volleyball, wrestling, women’s gymnastics and football programs (2004-06). He was also a strength and conditioning intern at Shepherd University for one season. A former Mountaineer football player, Wright earned the Rookie of the Year and Weightlifter of the Year awards in 2002. He graduated from WVU with a master’s degree in athletic coaching education in 2008. Wright earned his bachelor’s degree in fitness and exercise science from Shepherd in 2007. Wright resides in Ann Arbor.

STAFF INTERN CORY ZIRBEL Cory Zirbel is in his second season with the U-M football program. He was a student assistant coach in 2009 after having his playing career due to a leg injury during the 2008 spring season. He appeared in 21 career games prior to the injury, playing in all 13 contests in 2007 and made eight appearances during the 2006 season for the Wolverines. Zirbel played along the offensive line in 13 games. He graduated with a general studies degree from the College of Literature, Science and the Arts in December 2009. Zirbel resides in Ann Arbor.

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director of equipment operations jon falk Jon Falk is in his 37th season as the head equipment manager for the Michigan football program. He is responsible for the overall budgeting of the athletic department’s equipment needs and oversees a staff of five full- time assistants and student workers. In 1994, Falk was honored for his dedication to the department, becoming an “Honorary ‘M’ Man” and was recognized in 2000 by the U-M Club of Detroit with the naming of the annual Hatch-Falk Scholarship for a Student Football Manager. One of the most respected equipment managers in the nation, Falk was executive director of the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) for 24 years and was one of the organization’s founding members. He won the association’s 2001 Glen Sharp National Equipment Manager of the Year award and received the organization’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005. A native of Oxford, Ohio, Falk graduated from Talawanda High School (1967) and earned his degree in physical education from Miami University (1971). He worked as a student manager at Miami in foot- ball and baseball as an undergraduate. Upon graduation, Falk accepted an assistant equipment man- ager position at Miami before accepting the head job with Bo Schembechler at Michigan in 1974. Falk and his wife, the former Cheri Boychuck of Ann Arbor, reside in Saline, with their daughter Katie. They also have two adult children, Joe and Nicki Winkle, and one grandchild, Joey.

assistant equipment manager bob bland Bob Bland is in his 24th year as an assistant equipment manager for the football program. He assists in the daily operations of the football equipment room and coordinates the equipment for men’s and women’s basketball and wrestling. Bland has been part of two of Michigan’s national championship teams -- football (1997) and men’s basketball (1989) -- and was awarded an Honorary “M” in June 2005. He is certified by the Athletic Equipment Manager’s Association (AEMA). A native of Kilgore, Ohio, Bland is a 1980 graduate of Carrollton (Ohio) High School. He attended Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio where he earned a B.A in speech communications in 1984. He was a student manager for the football, basketball and baseball teams, the latter two of which participated in the Division III Final Four (1981) and College World Series (1983), respectively. Bland became the equipment manager at Otterbein in the fall of 1984 and held that position until coming to Michigan in 1987. He and his wife, the former Mary Jane Smith, reside in Whitmore Lake. assistant equipment manager brett mCginess Brett McGiness is in his seventh season as an assistant equipment manager for Michigan football. He started as an intern for the 2004 and 2005 seasons and began working full-time in the spring of 2006. His responsibilities include on-field maintenance of football equipment, as well as inventorying and issuing apparel. He also assists Bob Bland with the men’s and women’s basketball programs. A native of Lake City, Mich., McGiness graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in sports studies (2005). He was a student manager for the Chippewa football team for five seasons. McGiness 126 resides in Ann Arbor. football staff <<

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assistant equipment manager rick brandt Rick Brandt is in his 14th season as an assistant equipment manager for the football program. His responsibilities include on field maintenance of football equipment, packing the Michigan football trailer for travel for all games, ensuring all players’ apparel and footwear needs are properly met and in charge of all helmet fitting and maintenance. Brandt also coordinates the equipment for softball, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s swimming and diving and women’s water polo. He is certified by the Athletic Equipment Manager’s Association (AEMA). A native of Milford, Ohio, he graduated from Ohio University (B.S., 1995) and the University of Illinois (M.S., 1997). He served as a student manager for football and baseball at Ohio University, then became a graduate assistant at the University of Illinois. Brandt and his wife, Samantha, reside in Pinckney with their daughter, Mallory, and son, Carson.

video staff video coordinator phil bromley Phil Bromley is in his 21st season as the video coordinator for the Michigan football program. A four-year letterman (1981-84) as a center at the University of Florida, Bromley started all four seasons for the Gators, earning freshman and sophomore All-American honors in 1981 and 1982, and All-Southeastern Conference honors in 1983 and 1984. He was a second-team All-American selection as a senior. Bromley earned his bachelor of science degree in psychology from the University of Florida in 1985, and his master’s in education from Florida in 1988. He served as a graduate assistant at Florida in 1986-87 and joined the Michigan football staff as a graduate assistant for two seasons (1988-89). Bromley was a volunteer coach for the Wolverines for the spring of 1990 and took over the video coordinator’s position prior to the start of the 1990 season. Bromley and his wife, the former Jill Brumbaum of Plantation, Fla., reside in Saline with their sons, Tripp and Alex, and daughter, Christina.

video assistant kevin undeen Kevin Undeen is in his ninth season as a full-time video assistant with the Michigan football program. He shoots video of games and practice sessions and helps in editing. Undeen is in his 13th season with the program after having served four seasons as a student working with video coordinator Phil Bromley. Undeen graduated from Michigan in 2002 with a general studies degree in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts. A native of Quincy, Mich., Undeen is a 1995 graduate of Quincy High School. He earned nine varsity letters in baseball, basketball and cross country. He is single and resides in Ypsilanti. 127 >> football staff

athletic medicine

assistant athletic director / director of athletic training paul schmidt Paul Schmidt is in his 20th year as Supervisor of Athletic Training at the University of Michigan. He was promoted to Assistant Athletic Director in Fall 2004. Schmidt, who is in his 27th year at Michigan, served as the assistant football trainer for five years. He was a graduate assistant at Michigan from 1983-85 prior to gaining a promotion to a full-time position with the Wolverines in 1986. An Eagle Scout and graduate of Fremont (Ohio) Ross H.S., Schmidt graduated from Ohio State in 1983 with a B.S. in physical therapy. He earned his master’s degree in exercise physiology from Michigan in 1985. Schmidt oversees the prevention, care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for all U-M student- athletes. He coordinates a staff of 14 full-time, three graduate assistants and 45 student trainers. He serves as a liaison between Michigan coaches, athletes, parents and the Wolverine medical staff. He is a member of the Michigan Physical Therapy Association, the American Physical Therapy Association, the Michigan Athletic Trainer’s Society and the National Athletic Trainer’s Association. Schmidt was honored for his dedication to the department in 2001, becoming an “Honorary ‘M’ Man.” Schmidt and his wife, Angela, reside in Saline with their daughters Sarah Michelle and Rachel Christine.

football athletic trainer phil johnson Phil Johnson is in his 10th year as the assistant athletic trainer with the Michigan football program following a year with the track and field and field hockey teams. He is responsible for the daily prevention, treatment and management of athletic injuries, as well as assisting in the coordination of all the health needs of the student-athletes. Johnson did his undergraduate work at the University of Iowa where he worked with a number of athletic teams during his four years. Upon completion of his bachelor of science degree in exercise science at Iowa in 1997, Johnson became a certified athletic trainer. He did his graduate work at Penn State University, working with the women’s soccer, men’s gymnastics, ice hockey and rugby teams. He earned a master of science degree in kinesiology in 1999. During the summer of 1998, Johnson completed an internship with the New York Jets. Following graduate school, he returned during the 1999-2000 season as a full-time intern with the Jets, where he assisted with the daily operation of the medical staff. Johnson is American Red Cross certified in Professional Rescuer CPR. He is a member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association and the Michigan Athletic Trainer’s Society. Johnson and his wife, Meghan, reside in Ypsilanti with their daughters, Grace and Josephine.

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football athletic trainer lenny navitskis Lenny Navitskis is in his fourth season as an assistant athletic trainer with the Michigan football program. He came to Ann Arbor after spending six years at the University of Georgia. Navitskis worked with the Bulldogs’ football program after completing a graduate assistantship. A 2000 graduate of the University of Georgia with a Master’s of Education in exercise & sports science, he was named Assistant Athletic Trainer in June 2000. Navitskis was a part time instructor in the department of Kinesiology in the Athletic Training Education Program at Georgia. He also worked in the student athletic training program, serving as a staff advisor to the UGA sports medicine club and as a clinical instructor in the education program. Navitskis received his Bachelor’s degree in health sciences from James Madison University in 1995. He was an athletic trainer with several high schools in the Baltimore, Md., area, before accepting a posi- tion as an athletic trainer at Pfeiffer University, a Division II school in North Carolina. A certified and licensed member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, Navitskis completed the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist examination. Lenny and his wife, Amy, reside in Whitmore Lake with their son, Michael.

rehabilitation specialist vahan agbabian Vahan Agbabian is in his 12th year as the rehabilitation specialist for the Michigan football program. He is responsible for assisting the staff in the rehabilitation of athletic related injuries. Agbabian is in his 20th year as a clinical athletic trainer at MedSport. Agbabian received his bachelor of arts degree from in 1984 and his master of arts degree from Western Michigan University in 1986. Agbabian is a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and Michigan Athletic Trainers Society. He and his wife, Julie, reside in Ann Arbor with their daughter, Ani, and son, Alexander.

medical office manager SANDY MAUPIN Sandy Maupin is in her second year as the medical office manager. Maupin oversees the student-athlete medical documentation charting and the electronic dictation filing systems. She also works with insurance companies and pays all medical bills for the department. Maupin also handles scheduling of all physicians, counselors, nutritionists and special medical tests.

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team physician james e. carpenter, m.d. In his 16th season as a team physician with the University of Michigan, Dr. Carpenter specializes in the management of musculoskeletal injuries in athletes. A native of Birmingham, Mich., Dr. Carpenter is an associate professor at the University of Michigan Medical School where he teaches orthopaedics and sports medicine. He is a member of the University of Michigan Sports Medicine Program and is the chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Carpenter earned an engineering degree at Cornell (1980) and his medical degree from Michigan (1984). He completed his orthopaedic training at the Harvard Orthopaedic Program and was an assistant in Orthopaedics at Massachusetts General Hospital. He has focused the emphasis of his research and practice on shoulder and knee injuries among student-athletes since returning to Michigan in 1990. In 1994, Dr. Carpenter was chosen as the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Traveling Fellow. He was also selected to represent the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine throughout Europe as a traveling fellow in 1998. Carpenter has been honored with awards for research from the American Society for Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and the Sports Medicine Society. He and his wife, Jenny, live in Ann Arbor with their three children.

team physician c. daniel hendrickson, m.d. Dr. C. Daniel (Dan) Hendrickson is in his 13th year as a team physician at the University of Michigan. He is currently the director of medical services and medical director of the Athletic Medicine Training Program. His medical specialty is Primary Care Sports Medicine and Internal Medicine. A native of Hatboro, Pa., Dr. Hendrickson is a 1989 graduate of Penn State University and Penn State’s College of Medicine in Hershey. He also completed his residency at Penn State before moving on to complete a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Graduate Hospital’s Human Performance and Sports Medicine program in the Philadelphia area. Before coming to Michigan, he was an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Penn State College of Medicine, and an Attending Physician in the Department of Medicine at Lehigh Valley Hospital. Dr. Hendrickson is board certified in internal medicine, and a member of the U.S. Olympic Sports Medicine Society and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. Additionally, Hendrickson has earned numerous awards. Included are the Top 20 Teaching Award at Lehigh Valley Hospital in 1997, American Heart Association and NIH Research Awards and is a mem- ber of Phi Beta Kappa. He has also covered numerous sporting events including the New York City Marathon, and served as a volunteer at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid. Dr. Hendrickson and his wife, Marianne have three children: Kevin, David and Michael.

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team physician jeffrey A. housner, m.d. Dr. Jeffrey Housner is in his ninth season as a team physician with the University of Michigan Athletic Department. His previous team physician experience was obtained at Eastern Michigan University, Hillsdale College, UCLA, Pepperdine University and the United States Olympic Training Center. Currently, Dr. Housner is an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan within the departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Family Medicine. He practices musculoskeletal sports medicine at MedSport, evaluating patients and athletes at both the Ann Arbor and Brighton offices. His research interest involves the treatment of tendon injuries. Dr. Housner earned his undergraduate (1987) and medical degrees (1991) at the University of Michigan. He performed residency and fellowship training at UCLA before returning to Ann Arbor in 1996. He and his wife, Allison, live in Ann Arbor with their two boys, Stein and Max.

team physician amy MILLER, m.d. Dr. Amy Miller is in her 11th year as a team physician for the University of Michigan Athletic Department. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine specializing in Primary Care Sports Medicine. A native of Clinton Township, Mich., Dr. Miller earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in kinesiology from the University of Michigan in 1991. While at Michigan, she served as a student athletic trainer working with a number of athletes and athletic teams. Dr. Miller received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. After completing her residency in Family Medicine at Bon Secours Hospital in Grosse Pointe, she returned to the University of Michigan to complete a fellowship in Sports Medicine through the Department of Family Medicine. Dr. Miller is board certified in family medicine with a certificate of added qualification for sports medicine. She is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the American Academy of Family Practice. In addition to her work with the athletic department and her clinical duties with the Department of Family Medicine, she also participates in teaching the family medicine residents and sports medicine fellows. She lectures on a number of sports medicine topics. Dr. Miller lives in Canton with her son, Tyler, and daughters, Alexandra and Sydney. They have yellow and black labrador retrievers, Maize and Blue.

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team physician bruce s. miller, m.d. Dr. Bruce Miller, an orthopaedic surgeon and Sports Medicine specialist, is in his eighth season as team physician with the University of Michigan. Dr. Miller is a member of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Michigan Medical School where he teaches orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. He is a member of the University of Michigan Sports Medicine Program and the U-M Shoulder Group at MedSport. He also serves as Program Director for University of Michigan’s Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Miller is a graduate of Harvard University (1990), where he was an All-American athlete. Miller also graduated from Harvard Medical School (1995) and the Harvard Orthoapedic Residency Program (2000). He has completed Fellowship Training in Sports Medicine (Steadman Hawkins Clinic, Vail, Colo.), Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia) and Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery (Harvard Medical School). Dr. Miller’s has an active clinical research program focusing on athletic injuries of the knee and shoulder, and cartilage restoration. He and his wife, Jennifer, live in Ann Arbor with their four children.

team physician jon sekiya, m.d. Dr. Jon Sekiya, an orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, is in his fourth season as a team physician for the University of Michigan. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, Dr. Sekiya is an associate professor at the U-M Medical School where he teaches orthopaedics and sports medicine. He is a member of the University of Michigan’s Sports Medicine Program. Dr. Sekiya earned his electrical engineering degree from the University of California at Davis (1992) and then his medical degree from Wake Forest University (1996). He completed his orthopaedic surgery training at the University of Michigan (2001) and then a sports medicine and shoulder fellowship at the University of (2002). He served three years with the United States Navy as a Lieutenant Commander and orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon. Before returning to the University of Pittsburgh in 2005, he received additional hip arthroscopy training from the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in Vail under the direction of Marc Philippon (2005). Sekiya returned to the University of Michigan in 2007. His research interests focus on athletic injuries of the shoulder, knee and hip. Sekiya is the author of over 150 scientific articles and book chapters, the author/editor of five books, and has given over 100 extramural invited presentations. He is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He and his wife Jennie, live in Ann Arbor with their sons, Kimo and Koa.

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director of sports nutrition Caroline mandel, ms, rd, cssd Caroline Mandel is in her 12th year with the Michigan Athletic Department as Director of Sports Nutrition. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Mandel attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst where she was a member of the women’s varsity swim team and earned her Bachelors of Science degree in exercise physiology. At the University of Michigan, she became a registered dietitian while completing dual Masters of Science degrees in kinesiology and human nutrition. Before joining the Athletic Medicine staff in 2000, Mandel was a nutrition specialist in Preventive Cardiology, an outpatient clinic of the University of Michigan Health System. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association and the American College of Sports Medicine. Mandel has been rec- ognized for her achievements in sports and cardiovascular nutrition becoming the Michigan Dietetic Association’s Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year for 1994 and Dietitian of the Year for 1999. Mandel and her husband, Scott, live in Ann Arbor with their two daughters, Hailey and Leah.

assoc. athletic director / dir. of athletic counseling greg harden Greg Harden is in his 15th year as the Director of Athletic Counseling and his sixth year as Associate Athletic Director. Harden has been affiliated with the U-M Athletic Department since 1986 when he began working with the department as a staff consultant and student-athlete personal development program counselor. He has been instrumental in aiding the athletic department in the design and implementation of the student and staff development strategies. Harden’s collaborative style and efforts have helped to strengthen the athletic department’s connection with the larger university community. Harden is President of Power One Performance, Inc. providing performance coaching to corporate executives, professional athletes and community leaders. He was President of Unlimited Access Educational Services (UAES), a non-profit organization. He has also served as Senior Vice President of Associated Consultation and Training, Inc. (ACT) and Executive Director of Leaders in Prevention. Harden received both his BGS and master’s degrees from the University of Michigan. He resides in Ann Arbor with his wife Shelia. They have three childen: Brian, Victor and Olivia.

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director of intercollegiate athletics / the donald r. shepherd endowed directorship DAve brandon David A. Brandon was named director of the University of Michigan Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Jan. 5, 2010, and began his appointment on Monday, March 8. A U-M alumnus who played football under Bo Schembechler and later served as a U-M regent, Brandon, 57, was previously chairman and chief executive officer of Ann Arbor-based Domino’s Pizza, Inc. Brandon became chairman and chief executive officer of Domino’s Pizza, Inc., in March 1999. In 2009, Domino’s had nearly 9,000 franchised and company-owned stores in the United States and 65 countries, with global retail sales of over $5.5 billion. Formerly, he served as chairman, president and CEO of Valassis Communications Inc. of Livonia, Mich. In Brandon’s 20 years at the marketing and sales promotion firm, the company grew from a family-owned business with 75 employees and $30 million in sales to a publicly traded industry leader with 1,300 employees and a total enterprise value exceeding $2 billion. Brandon, his wife, Jan, and former U-M head football coach and his wife, Laurie, also head the fund-raising campaign for the U-M C.S. Mott Children’s and Women’s Hospital Replacement Project. The $754 million facility will total 1.1 million gross square feet when it opens in 2011. Brandon received a bachelor of arts degree in communications from the University of Michigan in 1974, and was a member of three Big Ten Championship football teams under Coach Bo Schembechler. Brandon also has honorary doctorate degrees from , , Lawrence Technological University, Cleary College, Albion College, and Central Michigan University, where he served as a trustee from 1994-1998. Brandon was elected to the U-M Board of Regents in 1998 and served one eight-year term. In 2007, he received the “Distinguished Alumni Service Award” from the U-M Alumni Association. In 2008, he received the “ Award” for service, dedication, and leadership, from the Club. Later in 2008, Brandon was honored as national “CEO Coach of the Year” by the American Football Coaches Association. Brandon will continue to serve as non-executive chairman at Domino’s, a role which includes serving on the Board of Directors but does not require day-to-day responsibilities with the company.

senior associate athletic director joe parker A former U-M swimmer, Joe Parker has a total of 20 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics, including four as a student-athlete. He is in his eighth year as a Senior Associate Athletic Director at U-M. He oversees the department’s development and corporate sponsorship initiatives and is the administration’s liaison for the football program. Parker manages the athletic development team, which has raised more than $130 million in six years for scholarships, capital projects and endowments. Prior to returning to Michigan, Parker served in key external and administrative roles at the University of Oklahoma, Washington State University and the University of Texas. He earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Michigan (1987) and added a master’s in business administration from Texas (1994). As a collegiate athlete, Parker was an All-American swimmer at U-M and was captain of the 1987 Big Ten champion team. Parker and his wife, Jennie, have a daughter, Emma, and a son, Will. 134 football staff <<

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director of football media relations dave ablauf David Ablauf is in his 15th year with the Michigan Athletic Department, and 13th coordinating the media efforts for the football program. Ablauf started as an intern at U-M in 1996 and was hired full-time in the media relations office one year later. He has overseen the publicity for men’s and women’s tennis, women’s gymnastics and wrestling at Michigan, and maintained the department’s internet web site for two years. A 1996 graduate from the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, Ablauf received a dual degree in communications and business. He was an intern with the sports information and marketing offices at Pitt, working with the football, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s soccer and wrestling teams. He spent two years with WTAE radio on the flagship broadcast of Pittsburgh Steelers football with Myron Cope and Bill Hillgrove. Ablauf and his wife, Kristen, reside in Ann Arbor, with their son, Braden, and daughter, Riley. Kristen is the Director of Licensing and Trademarks for the University of Michigan.

associate athletic director / media relations bruce madej Bruce Madej is in his 29th year coordinating media relations for the Michigan Athletic Department. He oversees the department’s internet web site, television production studio and media relations office for the athletic department. A Dearborn native and University of Detroit High School graduate, Madej earned his bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University in 1974 in communication and education. After working for The Ypsilanti Press from 1974-75, he joined the staff of The Ann Arbor News where he remained until 1978 before accepting the position at U-M of assistant sports information director. In 1980, Madej was promoted to associate sports information director, a position he held briefly before joining the American Power Boat Association Offshore Racing Commission as the director of public relations and marketing. In 1982, he returned to Michigan as sports information director. He was honored for his dedication to the department in 2001, becoming an Honorary ‘M’ Man. Madej has worked as sports talent for various independent production companies airing his shows on ESPN, USA Network and PASS. In 1990, he handled the color commentary for the PGA’s AmeriTech Senior Open golf tournament for WTTN-TV Cadillac-Traverse City. He has handled media relations for the Spirit of Detroit Thunderfest unlimited hydroplane race since 1986. He has also hosted sports talk shows and handled radio play-by-play for hockey, basketball and baseball on WAAM and WTKA in Ann Arbor, as well as color commentary for basketball on WJR in Detroit. Madej has done play-by-play and commentary for boat races on WLLZ-FM, WXYT-AM and WWJ in Detroit, and various stations in Florida and Louisiana. Madej resides in Ann Arbor, with his wife, Suzette. They have three sons, Michael, John and William.

ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS Phone: (734) 763-4423 INTERNET: All the latest and most comprehen- Fax: (734) 647-1188 sive news concerning the Wol ver ine football Office Manager/Credentials: Tara Preston team and Michigan Athletics is available 24 Mailing Address: Athletic Media Relations hours a day on the University of Michigan University of Michigan Athletic Department's official website, 1100 S. State St. MGoBlue.com. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2201

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assistant athletic director / football academic counselor shari acho Shari Acho is in her 11th year with U-M and is the Assistant Athletic Director of Academic Services for student athletes and functions as the academic counselor for football. In addition to her administrative role in the department, Acho handles the advisement of the football program with regards to satisfactory progress, eligibility and degree completion as set forth by the NCAA, Big Ten and the University. Acho also provides the support services for football through the freshmen retention summer program, study table, tutorial support, scheduling assistance and major and career counseling. She also oversees the day-to-day operations of the Ross Academic Center for student-athletes. Acho came to U-M after spending six years at Michigan State University (1994-2000) as the assistant director of Student Athlete Support Services and learning specialist for all student-athletes. Prior to that, she was a Learning Disabilities teacher and Athletic Director at Deerfield Beach High School (1990-1994) in South Florida. Acho earned her bachelor’s degree in exceptional student education at Florida Atlantic University (1990) and added her master’s degree in athletic administration (1995). Shari and her husband, Jim Acho, reside in Farmington Hills, with their daughter, Meghan.

assistant director / academic counselor steve connelly Steve Connelly is in his 18th year as a member of the University of Michigan Athletic Department, and is in his 13th year with the Academic Success Program. Connelly’s responsibilities include dealing with all aspects of academic issues involving the football team. In addition, as an Assistant Director of the Academic Success Program, he oversees all technological services for the program and the Ross Academic Center. Prior to working with the academic support program, Connelly worked directly for the football program as a recruiting assistant, and prior to that as a video assistant. A May 1997 graduate of the University of Michigan, Connelly completed his master’s degree in educational technology. He and his wife Katie, a University of Michigan alumna, reside in Dexter with their dog, Queenie. staff

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