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GENERAL INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SMU SWIMMING & DIVING ONLINE Schedule .................................................................. 1 The SMU Athletics Department presents the latest Quick Facts ..............................................................2 information on SMU swimming & diving to fans around the 2005-06 Roster ........................................................3 world at its offi cial website, SMUMustangs.com. In 2005, SMU 2005-06 Outlook ...................................................4-5 partnered with College Sports Television (CSTV) and went Coaching Staff ......................................................6-7 through a major redesign giving Mustang fans better coverage Mustang Bios ......................................................8-13 than ever before of SMU Athletics. 2004-05 Review .....................................................14 SMUMustangs.com provides the most accurate and Records ................................................................. 15 up-to-date swimming & diving information including rosters, Records/History ................................................ 16-19 player bios, individual stats, schedules, recaps and team Dallas, Texas .................................................... 20-21 statistics. All of which is available to Mustang fans and media Tradition ............................................................ 22-23 representatives. Dallas Morning News Classic ................................ 24 Fans can buy tickets and renew season packages online through the virtual branch of the SMU Athletics Ticket Offi ce. In SMU QUICK FACTS addition, SMU supporters can learn about the numerous facets Location ................................................ Dallas, Texas of the Athletics Department including staff directories, facility Founded .............................................................1911 information, and camp sign-ups. President .........................................R. Gerald Turner Director of Athletics ...............................Jim Copeland University Athletic Representative .....C. Paul Rogers Chairman of the Athletic Council ..........Dan Orlovsky Senior Woman Administrator .............Koni Overstreet Enrollment ...................................................... 10,901 Nickname ....................................................Mustangs Mascot .....................Peruna VIII (a miniature horse) Colors ...................................................Red and Blue Conference ....................... Conference USA (C-USA) Indoor Facility ..............................Perkins Natatorium MISSION STATEMENT Capacity ............................................................ 2,500 Outdoor Facility .................. A.R. Barr Aquatic Center The SMU Athletics Media Relations Offi ce is located Southern Methodist University strives for excellence in Letterwinners Returning/Lost ..............................20/7 off the north concourse of Moody Coliseum (Room 113). teaching, research and service. Within this mission, SMU’s 2004-05 Record ....................................................2-5 Swimming & Diving contact Tod Meisner is generally intercollegiate athletics program is an integral part of the 2004-05 Conference Finish .........................1st (NIC) available in his offi ce on days of swim meets two hours institution and its educational programs. SMU is committed to 2005 NCAA Finish .............................................. 30th prior to start time. maintaining an intercollegiate athletics program that refl ects the Members of the media can contact Meisner in his offi ce attitudes and values underlying the University’s overall mission: by calling 214-768-3735 or 214-768-2883. integrity, academic excellence, leadership, equity, diversity COACHING STAFF and success. An intercollegiate athletics program that refl ects Head Coach ..........................................Eddie Sinnott Mailing Address: these values will contribute to the overall quality of the campus SMU Record (yrs.) ..............................83-47 (16 yrs.) SMU Box 750216 experience by fostering a sense of community and promoting Dallas, Texas 75275-0216 institutional commitment on the part of student, faculty, staff Career Record (yrs.) ...........................87-50 (17 yrs.) and alumni. Diving Coach: ................... Jim Stillson (Ohio St., '74) Street Address for overnighted materials: Moody Coliseum SMU is committed to maintaining a successfully competitive Assistant Coach ................Andy Kershaw (Ohio, "98) 6024 Airline Road intercollegiate athletics program that acts in concert with GENERAL INFO. Secretary ............................................ Linda Wickline Dallas, Texas 75205 academic objectives and enriches the life of the institution. Offi ce Phone ........................................214-768-2200 Offi ce Phone: 214-768-2883 Accordingly, the intercollegiate athletics program should Offi ce Fax ............................................ 214-768-2340 Offi ce Fax: 214-768-2044 be conducted with respect, fairness, civility, honesty and Assistant A.D. for Media Relations: Brad Sutton responsibility. The student-athlete’s activities are an integral Email: [email protected] part of the larger educational experience, enhancing his or her ATHLETICS TICKET OFFICE Associate Director: Claire Schmitt holistic development. The University will admit no student- Phone ..............................................214-SMU-GAME Email: [email protected] athlete who does not demonstrate a reasonable likelihood Fax ....................................................... 214-768-2997 Assistant Director: Herman Hudson of successfully completing a baccalaureate degree at SMU. Address ......................................... 6024 Airline Road Email: [email protected] To ensure that SMU’s student-athletes have a reasonable Media Relations Assistant (S&D Contact): Tod Meisner opportunity to complete their baccalaureate degrees, the P.O.Box 750216, Dallas, TX 75275 Email: [email protected] University will endeavor to provide the necessary and Email [email protected] Offi ce: 214-768-3735 appropriate resources for academic support. 2005-06 MEDIA GUIDE CREDITS: The 2005-06 SMU men's swimming & diving media guide is a production of the SMU Athletics Media Relations Offi ce. The guide was written and edited by Media Relations Assistant Tod Meisner. Additional editing provided by Assistant Athletic Director of Media Relations Brad Sutton, Associate Director of Media Relations Claire Schmitt, and Assistant Director of Media Relations Herman Hudson. COVER & LAYOUT DESIGN The covers and layout were designed by Grant Hawkins Design - Dallas, Texas. PRINTING This publication was arranged for printing through Appreciation Print Brokers. PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs courtesy Peter Bick, Brad Bradley, Gary Brown, Vladimir Cherry, Ron Hoskins, Jim Midgett, The NCAA, Richie Humphries/Dallas Cowboys; Cover photos provided by Vladimir Cherry. Copies of this media guide are available for $12.00 from the SMU Athletic Media Relations Offi ce. 2 2005-06 ROSTER Back row (l-r): Student assistant Ferdi Postma, Diving coach Jim Stillson, Head coach Eddie Sinnott, Strength coach Ross Parker, Assistant coach Andy Kershaw, Student assistant Camilo Becerra. Fourth row (l-r): Chris Ginder, Daniel Veale, Mitchell Johnson, Michael Dmitriev, Travis Callaghan, Luka Vrtovec, Colton Ingraham, Nathan Clark, Patrick Elerding. Third row (l-r): Patrick Raschle, Alex Hetland, Brett Denham, Janika Brackett, Shane Milu. Second row (l-r): Josh Cohen, Matthew Hock, Justin Smith, Ian Clark. First row (l-r): Philip Griffi n, Per Nylin, Justin Stephenson, Travis Wolther, Tri-captain Michael Morton, Tri-captain Chase Ingraham, Tri-captain J.D. White, Emilio Garmendia, Alex Weidemann, William Balderamos (not pictured Casey Markham). ROSTER Name Event(s) HT WT CL-EXP Hometown (Last School) William Balderamos Free, IM 5-10 165 SR-3L Jacksonville, Fla. (The Bolles School) Janika Brackett Free 6-3 175 SO-1L Avrada, Colo. (Avrada West) Travis Callaghan Back 6-2 170 FR-HS San Antonio, Texas (Saint Xavier) Ian Clark Back, IM 5-9 158 JR-2L Malvern, Penn. Nathan Clark Fly, IM 5-11 165 FR-HS Baton Rouge, La. (Episcopal) Josh Cohen Fly, Free 5-7 147 JR-2L Tampa, Fla. (Jesuit) Brett Denham Fly 6-2 175 SO-1L San Antonio, Texas (Ronald Reagan) Michael Dmitriev Free 6-0 16- FR-HS Ashdod, Isreal (Hof Hasharon) Patrick Elerding Breast, IM 5-9 170 FR-HS Prosser, Wa. (Sunnyside Christian) Emilio Garmendia Free 6-3 180 SR-3L Jacksonville, Fla. (The Bolles School) Chris Ginder Free 5-9 155 FR-HS Southlake, Texas (Southlake Carroll) Philip Griffi n Diving 5-9 150 SR-3L Carrollton, Texas (Newman Smith) Alex Hetland Breast, IM 6-1 175 SO-TR Oslo, Norway (NTA) Matthew Hock Breast, Free 6-1 175 JR-1L Greenwood Village, Colo. (Regis Jesuit) Chase Ingraham Free 6-2 175 SR-3L San Antonio, Texas (Clark) Colton Ingraham Free 5-11 157 FR-HS San Antonio, Texas (Clark) Mitchell Johnson Breast 6-1 165 FR-HS Birmingham, Ala. (Hoover) Casey Markham Diving 5-10 160 JR-12 Dallas, Texas (Jesuit College Prep) Shane Milu Free 5-11 162 SO-1L San Antonio, Texas (Stacey) Michael Morton Free 6-1 160 SR-3L Huntington Beach, Calif. (Huntington Beach) Per Nylin Free, Back 6-2 175 SR-3L Norrkoping, Sweden (Nykoping) Patrick Raschle Breast 6-0 163 SO-1L Lake Jackson, Texas (Brazozwood) Justin Smith IM, Fly, Back 5-11 180 JR-2L Auburn, Mich. (Mercersburg Academy) Justin Stephenson Free, Fly 6-4 195 SR-3L