TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Facts 1 Georgetown University 2-3 M Street 3 Administration 4 Outlook 5 Coaches 6 Roster 7 Players 8-11 Compliance 12 Mission & Goals Statement of the Department of Athletics Title IX and NCAA Peer Review The Georgetown University Department of Athletics, as part of a university with roots in the Jesuit tradition of The Georgetown University Athletics Department has undergone two extensive reviews of its athletic programs: education, commits itself to the comprehensive development of the student. The interdependence of the physical, an audit by the Department of Education concerning Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and emotional, moral and intellectual aspects of personal growth requires simultaneous and balanced focus. This Georgetown’s inaugural review under the NCAA’s new Athletics Certification program. The Department of objective does not imply that each facet of an individual’s psychological, social and academic growth is of equal Education has found Georgetown’s athletic programs to be in compliance with Title IX, and the University was importance. It does require that Georgetown provide the means and encouragement for each person to develop certified by the NCAA in November of 1995 and again in 2001. according to his or her own interests and abilities. This is especially true in athletics, whether at the recreational, intercollegiate, intramural or instructional level. In addition to physical development, the Department of Athletics Anti-Discrimination Policy promotes principles of character, development and sportsmanship within the framework of an abiding and In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education broadened commitment to community. Accordingly, the Athletics Department is committed to, fosters and Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the implementing regulations pursues the fair and equitable treatment of both men and women, and the provision of equitable access and promulgated under each of these federal statutes, Georgetown University does not discriminate in its programs, opportunities for minority students and institutional personnel. activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. The University’s compliance program under these statutes and regulations is supervised by Rosemary Kilkenny, NCAA Position on Gambling Special Assistant to the President of Affirmative Action Programs. Her office is located in Room G-10, Darnall The NCAA opposes all forms of legal and illegal sports wagering. Sports wagering has the potential to Hall, and her telephone number is (202) 687-4798. undermine the integrity of sports contests and jeopardizes the welfare of student-athletes and the intercollegiate community. Sports wagering demeans the competition and competitors alike by a message that is contrary to the Credits purposes and meaning of “sport.” Sports competition should be appreciated for the inherent benefits related to The 2009 Georgetown University softball media guide is published by the Sports Information Office. It was participation of student-athletes, coaches and institutions in fair contests, not the amount of money wagered on written by Ryan Sakamoto. It was compiled and edited by Publications Coordinator Diana T. Pulupa. Thanks the outcome of the competition. For these reasons, the NCAA membership has adopted specific rules prohibiting to Bill Shapland, Mike “Mex” Carey, Barbara Jonas, Drew Wiseman, Jen Wolf, Anna Selling and Chris Rachfal athletics department staff members and student-athletes from engaging in gambling activities as they relate to as well as the Georgetown softball coaching staff. Photography by Rafael Suanes, Georgetown University intercollegiate or professional intercollegiate or professional sporting events. photographer Phil Humnicky, Mitchell Layton, Carlos Suanes, Ned Dishman and Jessie Cohen/Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Design by Old Hat Creative, Norman, Okla. Printing by Frank Gumpert Printing, Annapolis, Md. 2009 QUICK FACTS University Information Assistant Coach Lauren May (Cornell ‘05) Sports Information Location Washington, D.C. Softball Office Phone (202) 687-6545 Assistant SID/Softball Contact Ryan A. Sakamoto Founded 1789 Athletic Trainer Erin Ramsier Office Phone (202) 687-5241 Enrollment 6,719 undergraduate, 13,652 total Cell Phone (610) 428-1492 Nickname Hoyas Team Information Fax (202) 687-2491 School Colors Blue & Gray Affiliation NCAA Division I E-mail [email protected] President John J. DeGioia Conference BIG EAST Press Box Phone (610) 428-1492 Director of Athletics Bernard Muir 2008 Record 21-35 Website www.guhoyas.com Senior Associate AD/Softball Admin. Debby Morey 2007 Record 12-41 Sports Info Mailing Address: Athletic Dept. Phone (202) 687-2435 Home Field/Capacity Guy Mason Field/200 Georgetown University Sports Information Surface Natural Grass McDonough Arena - Second Floor Coaching Staff Letterwinners Returning/Lost 13/4 3700 O St. NW Head Coach Pat Conlan (Connecticut ‘93) Starters Returning/Lost 9/1 Washington, DC 20057 Record at GU 37-99 / three seasons Newcomers 6 Career Record/Seasons 91-188 / five seasons Georgetown Softball | 2009 1 GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY Georgetown is a Catholic and Jesuit, student-centered and applicant pool. Its student body, one of the most geo- the most prestigious awards in higher education: research university. graphically diverse in the country, consists of individuals from all 50 states and 132 foreign countries. 28 Rhodes Scholarships for study at Oxford University Established in 1789 in the spirit of the new republic, the 18 Marshall Scholarships for study in England University was founded on the principle that serious and Today more than 14,000 students are enrolled in 19 Mellon Fellowships for graduate study in the United sustained discourse among people of different faiths, undergraduate and graduate programs at Georgetown States cultures, and beliefs promotes intellectual, ethical, and University. Georgetown today is a major student-cen- 10 Luce Foundation Scholarships for study in the Far East spiritual understanding. We embody this principle in the tered, international, research university offering respected 18 Truman Scholarships for study leading to public diversity of our students, faculty, and staff, our commit- undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in service since 1977 ment to justice and the common good, our intellectual Washington, DC, Doha, Qatar and around the world. 32 Clare Boothe Luce Scholarships for women in the openness, and our international character. study of science and engineering 700 full-time and 350 part-time professors teach under- 9 Mitchell Scholarships for study in Ireland An academic community dedicated to creating and com- graduates on the main campus. Distinguished professors 18 Jack Kent Cooke Scholarships for undergraduate and municating knowledge, Georgetown provides excellent include former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, graduate study undergraduate, graduate, and professional education in former USAID Administrator Andrew Natsios, best-selling 17 Goldwater Scholarships for study in math, science and the Jesuit tradition for the glory of God and the well-being author and commentator Michael Eric Dyson, best-selling engineering of humankind. author and linguist Deborah Tannen and former National Security Advisor Anthony Lake. ATHLETICS Georgetown educates women and men to be reflective Georgetown University’s varsity athletics programs are lifelong learners, to be responsible and active participants In its history, Georgetown has attracted some of the na- a major component of the undergraduate experience. in civic life, and to live generously in service to others. tion’s top students, whose achievements include some of Georgetown offers 29 varsity sports that compete at the -- Georgetown University Mission Statement SCHOOL COLORS Combining the tradition of being the oldest Catholic Blue and gray were adopted as the official school colors in 1866 following the Civil War, to institution of higher learning in the United States with symbolize the reunification of the North and the South. The war had such a profound impact upon an awareness of ever-changing educational needs, the University, which housed the Union Army as it moved south to occupy the surrounding area. Georgetown University continues to challenge the minds of young men and women eager to learn. WHAT IS A HOYA? The Georgetown mascot, the Hoya, is derived from the Greek and Latin phrase "Hoya Saxa," which, Founded in 1789 as Georgetown College, a small loosely translated, means "What Rocks!" Some say it originated in a cheer referring to the stones gathering of 12 students and a handful of professors, that comprised the school's outer walls; others say it began in the 19th century with the birth of it has grown into a major international university that Georgetown's Stonewalls baseball club; a third version has a “hoya saxa” cheer arising after an includes four undergraduate schools, respected graduate impressive goal-line stand by the defense of the Hoya football team. The name proved popular and programs, a law school and a medical school. the term “Hoyas” was eventually adopted for all Georgetown teams. Georgetown’s 104-acre Main and Medical Center campus WHO IS JACK? is located in a historic neighborhood of the nation’s Georgetown’s mascot is Jack the Bulldog. The name “Jack” and the breed of English Bulldog