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Official Publication of the United States Sports Academy Alumni Association HRH Prince Feisal bin Al Hussein Visits Campus To Vol . 37, No . 1 Winter 2015 Receive Eagle Award And Honorary Doctorate IN THIS ISSUE Highlights ...... 2-3

ASAMA ...... 4-5

Awards of Sport Sport Artist of the Year. . . 6 College Football Game of the Year. . . . . 7 Athletes of the Year . . . . 8 Honorees...... 9-11

Alumni Achievements. . . 12-13

International Outreach . 14-16

HRH Prince Feisal bin Al Hussein receives his Honorary Doctorate and the Order of the Eagle Exemplar with Rosette. From left: Dr. Thomas P. Rosandich, Prince Academy Spotlight. . . 17-19 Feisal, and Don Porter long-time President of International Softball and a member of the Academy Board of Visitors.

he United States Sports Congressional District, Prince Feisal Living Sport, a new national strategy Academy is pleased to announce graciously agreed to address the to encourage sport to play a part in the T the presentation of the 2014 International Baccalaureate faculty and lives of all Jordanians. Eagle Award and Honorary Doctorate students from the surrounding high In 2007, he founded Generations to His Royal Highness Feisal bin Al schools at the Daphne High School for Peace, one of the leading non- Hussein for his accomplishments as campus. profit peace-building organizations in the current president of the Jordan The Eagle Award, the United the world. Olympic Committee along with his States Sports Academy’s highest inter- Through his development of advocacy for peace through sport. national honor and a portion of the peace through sport, Prince Feisal was Academy President and CEO, annual Awards of Sport program, is elected to the International Olympic Dr. Thomas P. Rosandich, proudly presented annually In 2007, Prince Feisal Committee in 2010 revealed His Royal Highness Feisal to a world leader to founded Generations for and has led the bin Al Hussein, Prince of Jordan, as recognize that indi- Peace, one of the leading Jordanian Olympic the recipient of the 2014 Eagle Award vidual’s contribu- non-profit peace-building Committee since Novak Djokovic in June of this year. Prince Feisal was tions in promoting organizations in the world. 2007. 2014 Male Athlete of the Year honored with this award, along with a international har- The organization’s mission As the prestigious Honorary Doctorate, dur- mony, peace, and is to empower youth to Chairman of the ing a ceremony where he was hooded goodwill through lead sustainable change in National Resources and presented with the Order of the the effective use of communities experiencing Development Eagle Exemplar with Rosette by Mr. sport. The recipi- conflict through free edu- Company and a Don Porter, the long-time President of ent of this award cation and the use of sport, member of the art, advocacy and dialogue. International Softball and a member must have tempered National Resources of the Academy Board of Visitors. strength with keen judgment in using Investment Institute, Prince Feisal Maria Sharapova 2014 Female Athlete of the Year The ceremony, which was followed authority wisely as a means of bring- helped to improve and market by a reception, occurred on Thursday, ing nations together through sport resources for the Armed Forces of October 23, 2014, on the campus in for the betterment of mankind. The Jordan. In addition to these and other To read more about the other Daphne, Ala. Academy’s Awards of Sport program numerous clubs and committees, he is 22 outstanding nominees included on the 2014 ballot, In addition to being welcomed to is a long-standing awards program the current president of the Jordanian turn to page 8 . the state of Alabama by Representative dating back to 1985. Gliding Club and the chairman of the Bradley Byrne from Alabama’s first Prince Feisal recently launched Motor Sport Executive Council. n THE ACADEMY HIGHLIGHTS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman, Mr. Robert C. Campbell III, Mobile, AL Dr. Robert S. Block, Reno, NV Mr. Tom Cafaro, Dudley, MA Mr. William Clark, Mobile, AL Academy Academic Programs Lauded Dr. Milly Cowles, Fairhope, AL By Top Management Degrees, Military Advanced Education, Ms. Joan Cronan, Knoxville, TN Dr. Gary Cunningham, Santa Barbara, CA U.S. News & World Report Dr. Robert M. Goldman, Chicago, IL Dr. Lee McElroy Jr., Albany, NY Ranked 14th by Top Management our men and women in uniform. Dr. Linda Moore, Unionville, CT Degrees Now in its eighth year of publishing the Guide, Dr. Monica Motley, Mobile, AL Dr. Marino Niccolai, Mobile, AL The United States Sports Academy (USSA) was MAE was the first publication to launch a reference Dr. T.J. Rosandich, Fairhope, AL ranked fourteenth by Top Management Degrees tool of this type. This year, institutes were evaluated Dr. Thomas P. Rosandich, Daphne, AL on their list of the 25 Best Schools for Online on their military culture, financial aid, flexibility, Mr. Jack Scharr, St. Louis, MO Mr. Peter Tichansky, New York, NY Bachelor’s Degrees in Sport Management. Top on-campus support and online support services. Dr. Don C. Wukasch, Austin, TX Management Degrees is an online guide that ranks Each school’s TRUSTEES EMERITI and reviews the best management and business performance Dr. Liston D. Bochette III, Miami, FL degree programs. rating by cat- Secretary General, World Olympians Assoc. Schools were ranked based on faculty credentials, egory is rep- *Mr. Charlie Cape, Milwaukee, WI Founding Trustee, Attorney student services and engagement, course delivery resented by an *Mr. Jimmy Carnes, Gainesville, FL technology, student satisfaction, and tuition costs. easy-to-recog- President USA Track and Field The data was derived from the most recent and nize dashboard. Dr. Harold Collins, Mobile, AL Superintendent, Mobile County Schools publicly available sources, including U.S. News This will enable Dr. Evie G. Dennis, Denver, CO & World Report and The National Center for prospective stu- Superintendent, Denver School System Education and Statistics. dents to quickly Mr. Ron Dickerson, Montgomery, AL First President of the Black Coaches Association “To be honored with a ranking like this is very target schools *State Sen. Dr. Warren Giese, Columbia, SC exciting for the Academy. The bachelor’s program that follow Dean of Physical Education, South Carolina with its flexibility and mentorship program is in a best practices Mr. Gerald Hock, Green Bay, WI Founding Trustee UW-Milwaukee class by itself,” says Dr. Tim Foley, Dean of Student in military education, and then put these in context Mr. Pfhil Hunt, Mobile, AL Services at the United States Sports Academy. with other academic or career considerations. Senior Vice President, Morrisons The United States Sports Academy is the largest “We used strict criteria to individually evalu- *Mr. Jack Kelly, Nicholasville, KY President of the Goodwill Games free-standing sports university in the world and is ate the submissions of respondents, and we had a Mr. Jack Lengyel, Surprise, AZ regionally accredited. With outstanding faculty that record number of schools participating this year,” Director of Athletics Emeritus, U.S. Naval Academy present relevant curricula in sports management, said Kelly Fodel, MAE’s editor. Mr. Gene Policinski, Nashville, TN Sports Editor, USA Today sports medicine, and coach- Dr. Homer C. Rice, Atlanta, GA ing. USSA awards bachelor, “To be honored with a U.S. News & World Report Director of Athletics Emeritus, Georgia Tech master, and doctoral degrees ranking like this is very Ranks the Academy *Dr. Mary Roby, Tucson, AZ Women’s Athletic Director, University of Arizona worldwide. exciting for the Academy. The Academy was also ranked by Ms. Sally Rosandich, Daphne, AL The bachelor’s program U.S. News & World Report’s Best Founding Trustee, Secretary Top School in Military with its flexibility and Online Bachelor’s Programs. The Dr. Judith M. Sweet, San Diego, CA Advanced Education President Emerita, NACDA mentorship program is factors U.S. News selected to make Dr. George Uhlig, Daphne, AL Guide in a class by itself,” comparisons between programs were Dean of Education, South Alabama The Academy was also -Dr. Tim Foley, not measured like high school class *Dr. Leroy Walker Sr., Durham, NC Dean of Student Services President Emeritus, U.S. Olympic Committee awarded the Military Advanced rank or standardized test scores. *Deceased Education (MAE) designation Instead, U.S. News chose factors UNITED STATES SPORTS ACADEMY as a Top School in its 2015 MAE Guide to Colleges that weigh how these programs are being deliv- "America’s Sports University®" & Universities, measuring best practices in military ered and their effectiveness at awarding affordable One Academy Drive and veteran education. degrees in a reasonable amount of time. U.S. News Daphne, AL 36526-7055 Phone: (251) 626-3303 Fax: (251) 621-2527 The Guide presents results of a questionnaire of assessed schools based on four general categories: E-mail: [email protected] the military-supportive policies enacted at more Student engagement, Faculty credentials and train- Website: www.ussa.edu than 600 institutions including private, public, for- ing, Peer reputation, and Student services and tech- Editor: Patricia Tomley Layout and Design: Jennifer Kelly profit, not-for-profit, four-year, and two-year colleg- nology. es. From community colleges to state universities, The Academy was ranked better than the top The United States Sports Academy is an independent, non-profit, accredited, special mission sports university created to serve the nation and the world online universities and nationally known centers of 50% of all schools that offer online bachelor degree with programs in instruction, research and service. The role of the Academy is higher learning, MAE’s 2015 Guide to Colleges & programs. Interestingly, the Academy’s faculty was to prepare men and women for careers in the profession of sports. Universities arms students with information about ranked higher than two schools in the Top 10 and The United States Sports Academy is accredited by the Commission on n Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission institutions that go out of their way to give back to higher than six schools in the Top 25. on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033- • The Academy was ranked better than the top 50% 4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the United From US States Sports Academy. • Faculty ranked higher than 2 schools in the Top 10 The United States Sports Academy accepts students regardless of race, reli- News & World • Faculty ranked higher than 6 schools in the Top 25 gion, age, gender, disability or national origin. Report Rankings • Faculty ranked higher than 21 schools in the Top 50

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2014 Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees with the 2014 Sport Artists of the Year and 2014 Alumna of the Year. From back row left to right: Mr. Jack Scharr, Dr. Marino Niccolai, Mr. Randy Smith, Dr. Don Wukasch, Dr. T.J. Rosandich, Mr. William Clark, Mr. Tom Cafaro, Mr. Robert S. Block, Ms. Joan Cronan, Dr. Thomas P. Rosandich, Mr. Robert C. Campbell III, Esq., Dr. Monica Motley, Dr. Lee McElroy Jr., Ms. Gail Folwell, Ms. Miriam Cabello, & Dr. Bonnie Tiell. Not pictured: Dr. Milly Cowles, Dr. Gary Cunningham, Dr. Robert M. Goldman, Mr. Peter Tichansky, and Dr. Linda Moore.

BOARD OF TRUSTEE NEWS Ms. Joan Cronan and Dr. Lee A. McElroy, Dr. Gary Cunningham Dr. Monica Motley Named as Jr. Appointed Interim Steps In As Interim New Trustees to the Board Director of Athletics Director of Athletics In the past year, the Academy welcomed two new Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute named University of California Santa Barbara members to the Board of Trustees, Ms. Joan Cronan, Dr. Lee A. McElroy, Jr. as interim appointed Dr. Gary Cunningham as interim the senior advisor to the chancellor and the women’s director of athletics. The appointment director of athletics beginning August 1 director of athletics emerita for the University of is effective March 1, 2015. In this replacing former UC Santa Barbara AD Tennessee and Dr. Monica Motley, President of the capacity, Dr. McElroy will assume Mark Massari. Dr. Cunningham retired Alabama School of Mathematics and Science in responsibility for overseeing the from the UCSB position in 2008 where he Mobile, Ala. Institute’s 12 men’s and 11 women’s served for 13 years. n Cronan is credited with leading the University of NCAA intercollegiate teams. n Tennessee to its most successful stretch under the Mr. William Clark’s management of one director. Cronan helped lead the Dr. Robert M. Goldman Story Captured on Video Lady Vols to 10 National Championships and 29 Co-Hosts with Arnold Mr. Clark told his story through an Southeastern Conference titles during her reign as the Schwarzenegger interview for The Black Sports History Women’s Director of Athletics from 1983 through Dr. Goldman, founder of The Project produced in conjunction with the 2012. International Sports Hall of Fame, Mobile County Training School Alumni Dr. Motley was recently named the President of hosted the 2014 Induction Ceremonies Association. The project was created to Alabama School of Mathematics and Science after at the Arnold Sports Festival weekend celebrate Black History Month. The inter- serving as the Director of Student Services since 2011. in Las Vegas in March. Dr. Goldman views capture the historical significance Prior to her current position, Dr. Motley served from co-hosted the event with Governor of the memories and feelings of African 2005-11 as an Assistant Professor at the University of Arnold Schwarzenegger. With over Americans who played sports and lived South Alabama, teaching mainly human growth and 175,000 in attendance it was a in the Mobile area during the time of development and counseling courses. She also has fantastic success. Over 100 members segregation. The Black Sports History teaching experience at Alabama State University, Troy of the international press covered Project can be found at State University and Auburn University. n the event. n ussa.edu/black-sports-history-project. n

3 AMERICAN SPORT ART MUSEUM & ARCHIVES Sport Sculpture Park Unveils New Sculptures The Academy announced the unveiling of their newest sculptures by the 2009 Sport Artist of the Year and local “found object” artist, Mr. Bruce Larsen. The latest additions, “The Cyclist” and “The Swimmer,” were unveiled this year in the Academy’s Sport Sculpture Park, one of the largest sport sculpture parks in the world, located on the campus in Daphne, Ala. “The Cyclist” was the largest sculpture in the nearly 2,000 piece collection of the American Sport Art Museum and Archives (ASAMA). The first piece of the “The Cyclist” sculpture was 12 feet tall and by Bruce Larsen depicted an old-style cyclist. It was unveiled by Mr. Robert Campbell III, Esq., the Chairman of the Academy’s Board of Trustees and an attorney in Mobile, Ala. The second piece, a Paralympian cyclist, was unveiled by Ms. Nancy Raia, the Community Arts Director at the Eastern Shore Art Center and Chairperson of the Academy’s Art Committee. Thirdly, Mr. Dane Haygood, the Mayor of Daphne, unveiled the final piece depicting an Olympian. Dr. Thomas P. Rosandich, President and CEO of the Academy, and the artist, Bruce Larsen, presented the plaque dedicating the 24-foot sculpture. Recently, the latest sculpture, “The Swimmer” was unveiled. The piece is of a magnificent swimmer emerging from the The new “Swimmer” sculpture proudly water for a breath in the middle of the butterfly stroke. The surfaces at the Sport Sculpture Park Mayor of Daphne, Dane Haygood and the staff and faculty of with Dr. Thomas P. Rosandich (left), the Academy were present for the unveiling. n Mayor Dane Haygood (middle) and artist Bruce Larsen (right).

ART DONATIONS

Thanks to Lorrie and Richard Greene, the American Sport Art Museum and Archives (ASAMA) started a new Olympic collection. The San Francisco couple donated 59 valuable copies of official Olympic Reports and other publications dating back to 1896, a complete collection of art from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games and several sport sculptures that sparked ASAMA’s new collection. In addition to receiving donations this year, Lorrie (left) and Richard Greene ASAMA donated a Wyland lithograph entitled, (right) visited the American Sport Art Museum and Archives’ new Olympic “Chinese Brush Strokes” to the local Daphne Collection to see their donation on Public Library. display. Academy President and CEO “We feel honored that the United States Sports Dr. Thomas P. Rosandich (center) showed them the new exhibit. Academy would think of the library to receive such a gift,” said Library Director Tonya Young. n

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ARTIST NEWS

Nancy Raia Named “2014 Art Educator of the Year” The Alabama Art Education Association has named Eastern Shore Art Center Community Outreach Director, Nancy Raia, as this year’s “Art Educator of the Year!” Raia is the United The clay models of the States Sports Academy’s Art Committee new sculptures by Sergey Chairperson. Eylanbekov. John Hancock, Raia was nominated by peers for her ser- above, and John Adams, left. vice and contributions to art education. Mary Lou Casey, Principal from the Regional School for the Deaf and Blind, praises Raia’s 2004 Sport Artist of the high spirited nature. As Community Outreach Director of the Eastern Shore Art Center for the past 14 Year Memorializes History years, Raia continues to work with students from ages 3 to 101 in local schools, with high school seniors and those in local assisted living centers. with Sculptures Alongside art instruction, Raia has served as area judge for many competitions, jur- Sculptor Sergey Eylanbekov, the United States Sports Academy ied festivals, and exhibits. n 2004 Sport Artist of the Year, is currently working on two monumental sculptures representing President John Adams and Governor John Hancock, prominent historic figures who played Billich Named Official Artist for the heroic roles in the early years of the United States of America. International Cricket World Cup The sculptures were commissioned by the City Charles Billich, the United States Sports Academy’s 2013 Artist of Quincy, Massachusetts as part of the urban of the Year, has just been named the official artist for the 2015 revitalization of the “Adams Green” park International Cricket World Cup. He was also the official artist for being designed by the landscape architec- the Rugby World Cup in 2003 and the 2010 FIFA World Cup in ture firm of Halvorson Design Partnership. BILLICH South Africa. n The sculptures will be placed prominently at the heart of a nationally recognized historic site, near the United First Parish Church, the EYLANBEKOV Old City Hall and the Hancock Cemetery. Artist Mina Valyraki Honored with Awards Eylanbekov is also working with famed architect Frank Gehry Mina Papatheodorou-Valyraki, renowned and his firm Gehry Partners, on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Greek artist and the United States Sports Memorial in Washington, D.C. Academy’s 2002 Sport Artist of the Year, The American Sport Art Museum and Archives (ASAMA) was honored at the 32nd Fédération located on the campus of the United States Sports Academy is Internationale Cinéma Télévision proud to display several of Eylanbekov’s works. His sculptures Sportifs (FICTS) Festival of Milan in Venus and Mars, dedicated to the Prince and Princess of Monaco, December 2014 and the Hellenic Olympic are on exhibition and available for view by the public. n Committee (HOC) event in January 2015 as the Sport Artist of the Year. During the FICTS Festival opening because her portfolio of work captures Fairhope Artist B’Beth Weldon ceremony Ms.Valyraki was awarded the body and fluidity of movement of the Visits Beijing to Globally Expand Sports Artist of the Year by the President athlete as they break through limitations of the Festival, Franco Ascani, member to “freedom.” Gifted Masterpieces of International Olympic Committee The HOC also honored Ms. Valyraki Member of the Academy’s national faculty and art com- (IOC) Cultural and Educational with the “IOC Trophy 2014 – Art and mittee member, B’Beth Weldon accepted an Committee. Sport.” The HOC President, Spyros invitation from the Beijing Sport University This is especially significant because Capralos, presented the award to Ms. of China to present Gifted Masterpieces. it is the first time for the IOC to honor Valyraki at the HOC Headquarters in This program allows children facing life- an artist worldwide. This award gives Athens, Greece. The artist’s sports works threatening illness such as cancer to have tribute to an internationally recognized were exhibited during the event. meaningful ‘distraction therapy’ through artist whose rich work in a sports theme The United States Sports Academy world-class painting workshops. Weldon interprets the athletic figure and goes features many of her pieces at the WELDON traveled to Beijing in September 2014 and pre- beyond imagination and boundaries. Ms. American Sport Art Museum and sented highlights on how the program benefits the physically Valyraki was chosen as the first recipient Archives (ASAMA). n and mentally challenged. n

5 ACADEMY’S AWARDS OF SPORT SPORT ARTIST OF THE YEAR National and International Artists Awarded Sport Artist of the Year

Pas de Deux by Gail Folwell

From left to right: Miriam Cabello (painter), Dr. Thomas Rosandich & Gail Folwell (sculptor). GAIL FOLWELL, uses her appreciation of sports and anatomy to sculpt various United States Sports Academy President and CEO, use a variety of art media including film, video or athletes . Throughout her art, Dr. Thomas P. Rosandich, announced the 30th sculpture to depict the breadth and scope of both she expresses the energy of Annual Awards of Sport Program celebrating more the agony and the ecstasy of sport. the athletes and their sport than 40 years of excellence in sport education. Folwell, a current resident of Boulder, Colo., with abstracted figurative forms frozen in mid-motion . The program, which pays tribute to “the Artist uses her appreciation of sports and anatomy to and the Athlete,” honors many of the world’s top sculpt various athletes. Throughout her art, she athletes and sport professionals who have made expresses the energy of the athletes and their significant contributions to sport. The event, was sport with abstracted figurative forms frozen in held on Thursday, November 6, 2014, on the mid-motion. Academy’s campus. Cabello is an award-winning artist who was Chosen by the Academy’s Art Committee in recognized by the National Art Museum of Sport August of this year, the 2014 Sport Artist of the in Indianapolis, Ind. Her “White Rope” series Year (Sculptor), Gail Folwell, and the 2014 Sport was exhibited at the DUMBO Arts Festival in Artist of the Year (Painter), Miriam Cabello, were Brooklyn, N.Y., featuring Aboriginal boxing honored with the prestigious Order of the Eagle legends. In addition, Cabello was one of 25 inter- Exemplar and Rosette, along with the Awards of national artists chosen to participate in the “Run Sport plaque, during this event. with the Fire, London 2012 Olympics” arts proj- The Sport Artist of the Year Award is present- ect in 2011. ed to an individual who captures the spirit and life The 2013 Sport Artists of the Year were of sport so that future generations can relive the Australian painter, Charles Billich, and the drama of today’s competition. The recipient may American sculptor, Edward Eyth. n Ron Richards I by Miriam Cabello

MIRIAM CABELLO is an award-winning artist who was recognized by the National Art Museum of Sport in Indianapolis, Ind . Her “White Rope” series From left to right: was exhibited at the DUMBO Arts Festival Miriam Cabello, in Brooklyn, N Y. ., featuring Aboriginal box- Dr. Bonnie Tiell, ing legends . In addition, Cabello was one Jack Scharr, Nancy of 25 international artists chosen to partici- Raia, and Gail pate in the “Run with the Fire, London 2012 Folwell Olympics” arts project in 2011 .

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAME OF THE YEAR Academy Names Ohio State Victory Over Oregon “2014 Game of the Year” The 2014-15 college football season is now in Committee, and culminate in a single win- the books and the United States Sports Academy’s ner at the end of the year determined by the Game of the Year Committee has named Ohio Committee, just as this year’s winner, Ohio State’s convincing 42-20 victory over Oregon in State over Oregon in the CFP Championship the inaugural College Football Playoff National Game, has been cited. Championship Game as the “2014 Game of the Consisting of eminent sport leaders, the Year.” College Football Game of the Year Committee Depending on the talents of a third-string is comprised of former athletic directors and quarterback, Cardale Jones, the Buckeye Head coaches along with individuals active in col- Football Coach, Urban Meyer, posted his third legiate football, who meet specific criteria to National Championship. Meyer is only one of two serve on the committee and exhibit no bias in coaches to have posted Championships at two dif- their vote. ferent universities. The College Football Game of the Year Coming into the playoffs as the Number 4 Committee reads like a “Who’s Who” in col- seed, Ohio State took charge of its own destiny lege football and is chaired by Jack Lengyel, with a solid 42-35 win over the Number 1 seed, the former college football coach and athletic Alabama, in the Sugar Bowl, which served as a director best known for being the head coach semi-final game. From there, the Buckeyes went who resurrected the Marshall University foot- on to dominate the Number 2 seed, Oregon, in the ball program. It also includes legendary Championship game. University of Georgia Head Football Coach It has been a most interesting season as the and Athletic Director (AD), Vince Dooley. Above, Daniel Moore, the ASAMA 2005 Sport Artist inaugural year of the College Football Playoff Other Committee members are former of the Year and his painting “Maximum Block.” Mr. (CFP) for NCAA Division I Football Bowl National Football Foundation CEO, Robert Moore is commissioned to render a painting for the Subdivision (FBS) teams was ushered in and a Casciola; former National Association of Ohio State v. Oregon Game of the Year. bevy of some 40 post-season bowls were hosted Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) beginning on 20 December and finishing with Executive Director, Mike Cleary; former of the Year who has been long celebrated for the National Championship Game played on 12 Temple and Alabama State Head Coach, Ron his vivid depictions of SEC football moments, January 2015 at the impressive AT&T Stadium in Dickerson; former Ohio State AD James Jones; is annually commissioned by the Academy to Arlington, Texas. Managing Editor of the American Football render a painting portraying a memorable and For the ninth consecutive year, the Academy Monthly, Rex Lardner; former University of pivotal moment to commemorate the selected has conducted its College Football Game of the Washington AD, Mike Lude; former University of College Football Game of the Year. Year Award, which was developed in 2005 to pay California AD, Dave Maggard; sport artist Daniel Moore’s most recent painting for the Game tribute to a team whose efforts in a college foot- Moore; former Arizona State AD, Dick Tamburo; of the Year was entitled “The Runback” captur- ball game exemplify the principles of high athletic former Notre Dame Associate AD, Roger ing Auburn’s Chris Davis’ “kick six” return of endeavor, complete dedication to victory, and uni- Valdiserri; former AD at Army, Al Vanderbush; a failed field goal against rival Alabama in the fied team effort. former Texas Christian University AD, Frank 2013 Iron Bowl. The College Football Game of the Year Award Windegger; and former Oklahoma State and In addition, the Academy contributes $5000 is part of the Academy’s Awards of Sport series, a Washington State AD, Dr. Richard Young. Dr. to the winning university’s scholarship fund. function of the American Sport Art Museum and Arthur Ogden, the Academy’s Chair of Sports The Academy takes this time to offer a Archives (ASAMA), which was established as “a Management and former Assistant AD at Auburn, heart-felt thanks to members of the Game of tribute to the artist and the athlete.” serves as the Executive Director for the Game of the Year Committee for their constant diligence Nominations for the Game of the Year have the Year. and conscientious work throughout the entire been submitted weekly by a Game of the Year Daniel Moore, the ASAMA 2005 Sport Artist 2014-15 season. n

COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAME OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS 2006: Rutgers 2009: University of Alabama 2012: Texas A & M University Rutgers 28, Louisville 25 Alabama 32, Florida 13 Texas A & M 29 Alabama 21 2007: Appalachian State University 2010: Auburn University 2013: Auburn University Appalachian State 34, Michigan 32 Auburn 22, Oregon 19 Auburn 34, Alabama 28 2008: Texas Tech University 2011: University of Alabama 2014: Ohio State University Texas Tech 39, Texas 33 Alabama 21, LSU 0 Ohio State 42, Oregon 20

7 ACADEMY’S AWARDS OF SPORT ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Tennis Phenoms Djokovic and Sharapova Voted Academy's 2014 Male and Female Athletes of the Year The world’s most celebrated ten- Female Athlete of the Year, nis players dominated this year’s Sharapova, captured the Madrid United States Sports Academy Open Championship title defeat- Athletes of the Year Award. The ing Simona Halep 1-6, 6-2, 6-3. Academy is proud to announce She also won the 2014 French Novak Djokovic, professional ten- Open Championship with a 6-4, nis player from Serbia as the Male 6-7, 6-4 victory also over Halep. Athlete of the Year and Maria It was her 2nd French Open title Sharapova, professional tennis and 5th Grand Slam win. She is player from Russia currently ranked second Novak Djokovic won as the Female in the world to Serena the Sony Open Title, Athlete of the Williams of the United won the 2014 Year. States. Wimbledon singles Male Athlete of Djokovic and title (his second the Year, Djokovic Sharapova dominated Wimbledon title), won his fourth the voting in the 30th Novak Djokovic Maria Sharapova was recently named 2014 Male Athlete of the Year 2014 Female Athlete of the Year Sony Open Title year of the Academy’s the ITF Men’s World by defeating the Awards of Sport won the French and U.S. Opens, The Athlete of the Year bal- Champion and is number-one player, program. Online vot- and South Korea’s Yuna Kim, lot is the culmination of the ranked No. 1 in Rafael Nadal, with ing took place on the figure skater who also won the Academy’s yearlong Athlete of the world. a 6-3, 6-3 win. In Academy’s website at award four years ago for winning the Month program, which rec- addition, Djokovic defeated Roger www.ussa.edu from December gold at the 2010 Vancouver Winter ognizes the accomplishments of Federer 6-7 (7), 6-4, 7-6 (4), 5-7, 1-24. The United States Sports Olympics. men and women in sports from 6-4 to win the 2014 Wimbledon Academy’s 2013 Male and Female This year’s ballot included 12 around the globe. Each month, singles title. The win was his sec- Athletes of the Year were Spain’s men and 12 women hailing from the public is invited to participate ond Wimbledon title and seventh Rafael Nadal, tennis player who 12 different countries, including in the worldwide Athlete of the grand slam title. Ranked No. 1 in two athletes each from Ethiopia Month program by nominating the world, Novak Djokovic was Maria Sharapova captured the and Russia. The nominees repre- and voting for athletes online. The recently named 2014 ITF Men’s Madrid Open Championship, sented strong competition from male and female monthly winners World Champion. The Serbian won the 2014 French Open athletes from around the world become eligible for the prestigious star is one of only four men to Championship (her 2nd French in a wide variety of popular Athlete of the Year honor. The be named World Champion four Open title and 5th Grand Slam winter and summer sports. Their monthly winners are announced or more times, alongside Ivan win) and is currently ranked performances stood out and pro- on the Academy’s website and in Lendl, Pete Sampras and Roger second in the world to fellow vided some of the best highlights the online edition of The Sport Federer. nominee Serena Williams. and stories in sports in 2014. Update. n

The 2014 Male Athlete of the Year Winners The 2014 Female Athlete of the Year Winners 1 NOVAK DJOKOVIC Additional Nominees 1 MARIA SHARAPOVA Additional Nominees (SERBIA, TENNIS) Michael Wardian (U .S .) (RUSSIA, TENNIS) Park Seung-hi (South Korea) Viktor Ahn (Russia) Serena Williams (U .S .) 2 DENNIS KIMETTO Bubba Watson (U .S .) 2 ABEBECH BEKELE Breanna Stewart (U .S .) Michelle Wie (U .S .) (KENYA, MARATHONER) Floyd Mayweather Jr . (U .S .) (ETHIOPIA, MARATHONER) Rafael Nadal (Spain) Petra Kvitova (Czech Republic) Katie Ledecky (U .S .) 3 LIONEL MESSI Rory McIlRoy (Northern Ireland) 3 KATIE LEDECKY Manny Pacquiao (Philippines) Diana Taurasi (U .S .) (ARGENTINA, SOCCER) (U.S., SWIMMING) Peyton Manning (U .S .) Genzebe Dibaba (Ethiopia) Clayton Kershaw (U .S .) Lydia Ko (New Zealand)

8 ACADEMY’S AWARDS OF SPORT HONOREES 30th Annual Academy’s Awards Of Sport

ALUMNA OF THE YEAR AWARD 2014 HONOREES

Alumna of the Year Dr. Bonnie Tiell Distinguished Sports Educator and Researcher Tiffin University (Ohio)

International Honorary Doctorate & Eagle Award HRH Feisal bin Al Hussein President of the Jordanian Olympic Committee and Advocate for Peace

2014 Sport Artists of the Year Dr. Zhenliang He Culture Award Miriam Cabello, Painter Gail Folwell, Sculptor Sydney, Australia Boulder, CO

Dr . Bonnie Tiell received the Alumna of the Year Award from Dr . T .J . Rosandich during a ceremony on November 6, 2014 . Amos Alonzo Stagg Jackie Robinson Coaching Award Humanitarian Award The Academy Vice President, Athletics to recognize institu- Gus Malzahn Cristiano Ronaldo Auburn University Head Promoter of Human Welfare Through Dr. T.J. Rosandich, proudly tions that foster positive work- Football Coach Philanthropic and Altruistic Efforts awarded Dr. Bonnie Tiell life integration. 2013 Southeastern Conference as the 2014 recipient of the Dr. Tiell was named the Champions Jim Thorpe All-Around Award Lauryn Williams Academy’s Alumna of the Year winner of the 2013 Great C. Vivian Stringer First U .S . Female to Medal in award at the Annual Awards of Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Coaching Award Winter and Summer Games Sport Ceremony on Thursday, Conference (GLIAC) Tom Ann Muffet McGraw Notre Dame Head Women’s Juan Antonio Samaranch November 6, 2014. Donahue Service Award. She Basketball Coach Disabled Athlete Award Dr. Tiell is the former Dean was recognized for her contri- Six NCAA Final Fours, 2001 National Roman Petushkov of Graduate Studies at Tiffin butions to global sport admin- Champions 2014 Sochi Paralympic Games Six-Time Gold Medalist University (Ohio). She coor- istration, sport governance, Carl Maddox Sports dinates the Olympic Academic leadership, and gender equity to Management Award Mildred “Babe” Didrikson Experience and is co-chair of the GLIAC and intercollegiate Judy Rose Zaharias Courage Award Esteemed NCAA Division I Melissa Stockwell the NCAA/NACWAA Women’s athletics. Athletic Director of the Charlotte 49ers Wounded Warrior, American Leadership Symposium. She received her doctorate Paratriathlete, As director of the Olympic in Sports Management and Dwight David Eisenhower Paralympic Swimmer Fitness Award Academic Experience, she has Human Resource Management Dr. Risa Lavizzo-Mourey Ronald Reagan Media Award collaborated with members of in 2004 from the United States President and CEO of the Mitch Albom the World Olympian Association Sports Academy; a mas- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Sports Writer, Broadcaster and Best-selling Author and the International Olympic ters of Education in Sports Dr. Ernst Jokl Sports Committee for programming Administration from the Medicine Award Theodore Roosevelt Meritorious in London, England; Beijing, University of North Carolina; Dr. William Prentice Achievement Award Renowned Author, Educator, and Theodore Leonsis China; and Athens, Greece. and a bachelors in Physical Practitioner of Sports Medicine President and CEO of Monumental She is currently organizing a Education from Troy University. Sports & Entertainment session focusing on humanitar- The United States Sports and Philanthropist ian relationships with under- Academy’s Award of Sport pro- privileged youth in the host gram is a long-standing awards College Football Game of the Year Ohio State University Olympic city program within the Academy, of Rio de’ Janeiro, Brazil dating back to 1985. The recipi- Distinguished Service Award Recipients for 2016. ents of the awards were recog- The NCAA recently com- nized in an awards ceremony in Bob & Mike Bryan Vic Godfrey No . 1 ranked Doubles Tennis Team and International Track and missioned Dr. Tiell to conduct November. All-time Record Holders in Matches, Field Coach, 51 Years a five-year update on research The 2013 Alumnus of the Tournaments and Grand Slams Won that focuses on the Senior Year award was given to Greg Larry Kehres Dr. Christopher R. Edginton Retired Mount Union Head Woman Administrator and McDermott, the head men’s Secretary General of the Football Coach to explore a program with basketball coach at Creighton World Leisure Organization Highest Winning Percentage in the Committee on Women’s University. n College Football History

9 ACADEMY’S AWARDS OF SPORT

HONOREES

AMOS ALONZO STAGG COACHING AWARD C. VIVIAN STRINGER COACHING AWARD

Auburn Football Head Notre Dame Women’s Head Basketball Coach Gus Malzahn was Coach Ann “Muffet” McGraw was pre- presented the award by sented the award by Mr . Jack Scharr, Dr . Arthur Ogden, Chair a member of the Academy’s Board of Sports Management . of Trustees . Coach McGraw led Notre Malzahn won the award Dame women’s basketball team to a for taking Auburn from a 37-1 record and its fourth consecutive 0-8 record in Southeastern NCAA Women’s Final Four appear- Conference (SEC) ance, as well as its third NCAA national play in 2012 to an SEC championship game berth in four years . Championship in 2013 . The In, 2001, she was inducted into the turnaround matches the North Dakota Basketball of Fame . greatest such feat in college football history .

CARL MADDOX SPORT MILDRED “BABE” DIDRIKSON MANAGEMENT AWARD ZAHARIAS COURAGE AWARD

Ms . Judy Rose, ath- Ms . Melissa Stockwell, U .S . Army letic director at the officer, swimmer and champion University of North paratriathlete was presented the Carolina-Charlotte award by Academy Trustee Dr . was presented the Robert M . Goldman in Chicago, IL . award at the National As a first lieutenant in the Army, Association of Stockwell was the first female sol- Collegiate Directors dier to lose a limb in the Iraq War . of Athletics (NACDA) She became the first Iraq veteran meeting in Orlando, chosen for the 2008 Summer Fla . by Academy Vice Paralympic Games in Beijing and President Thomas J . was the U .S . team’s Rosandich, and Academy Trustee Lee McElroy . For almost 25 flag bearer at the years, Rose has served as the athletic director for the Charlotte closing ceremonies . 49ers and has been a long-respected athletic director and coach in intercollegiate athletics .

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER FITNESS AWARD DR. ERNST JOKL SPORTS MEDICINE AWARD

Dr . Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, Dr . William Prentice, author, CEO and President of the educator, and clinician was pre- Robert Wood Johnson sented the award by Academy Foundation was present- Alumnus Dr . Mark Janas at the ed the award by Academy University of North Carolina at Trustee Mr . Peter Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill) . Tichansky, in Princeton, Dr . Prentice is a professor in the N .J . Dr . Lavizzo-Mourey is Department of Exercise and the first woman and the Sport Science and has served first African-American to as the program director of head the Robert Wood the National Athletic Trainers Johnson Foundation Association (NATA) accred- and is a member of ited Post-Professional Athletic the President’s Council Training Education Program at on Fitness, Sports & the UNC-Chapel Hill since 1980 . Nutrition . Prentice is the author of 45 editions of nine different textbooks, published more than 95 journal articles and abstracts, and made more than 200 lectures and presentations .

10 ACADEMY’S AWARDS OF SPORT HONOREES

JIM THORPE ALL-AROUND AWARD JUAN ANTONIO SAMARANCH IOC DISABLED AWARD Lauryn Williams, an American track and field and bobsled ath- Roman Petushkov, star of lete, was awarded the Jim Thorpe the 2014 Sochi Paralympic All-Around Award . Ms . Williams Games representing Russia, is the first American female to was awarded the Juan medal in both the Winter and Antonio Samaranch IOC the Summer Olympics . She won Disabled Athlete Award . Mr . silver in the 100 meter dash in the Petushkov won an incredible 2004 Olympics and silver in the 2 six gold medals at the Sochi woman bobsled in 2014 Olympics . Paralympic Games, the most She is one of only five athletes in ever at any Winter Games . The the world to earn medals record-setting performance in both Games and came on his home the first American snow in the woman to achieve biathlon and this accomplishment . cross-country skiing . Photo by Ilya K (Own work) via Wikimedia Commons 3.0] [CC BY-SA

RONALD REAGAN MEDIA AWARD DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Mitch Albom, journalist, Dr . Christopher Edginton, retired screenwriter, radio and televi- Secretary General of the World sion talk host, was presented Leisure Organization, was presented the Academy’s 2014 Ronald the award by Chairman of the Reagan Media Award for his Academy’s Board of Trustees, Mr . contributions in media and Robert C . Campbell III, Esq ., on the communications . Mr . Albom Daphne, Ala . campus . Dr . Edginton may be best known as the served for 10 years as the Secretary Detroit Free Press Sports General of the World Leisure Columnist, and an American Organization . He was also a Professor best-selling author of works at the University of Northern Iowa, such as Tuesdays with Morrie, President of the American Association The Five People You Meet in of Leisure & Recreation, Executive Heaven and Secretary of the American Leisure Timekeeper . Academy, Secretary General of the World Leisure Organization, author, educator, and researcher .

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Retired University of Mount Union head football coach Larry Kehres was presented the award by Academy National Faculty Member and the Director of the Sports Business program at Mount Union, Dr . James Thoma . Kehres holds the highest ever college football winning percentage of .929 . During his 27 seasons as the Purple Raiders coach, Kehres led his teams to 11 national titles, 23 conference titles and recorded 21 unbeaten regular Vic Godfrey, longtime track and field coach, was presented with a seasons . With a record of 332- Distinguished Service Award by Dr . Thomas Rosandich, president and CEO 24-3, he continues to serve of the United States Sports Academy . Godfrey, has 51 years of experience Mount Union as the institution’s in coaching athletes around the world . He was Kingdom of Bahrain’s Chief Director of Athletics . National Athletics Coach . He’s trained notable track and field Olympians, record holders and marathon champions . Godfrey also served as Director of the Olympia Sports Village for America’s top runners . He continues to coach today .

11 ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENTS Where Are They Now? Rick Antinori (B.S.S. Sports Management, Bruce Fischbach (M.S.S. Sports Science, Jason Medlock (Ed.D. Sports Management, current student) published an E-Book entitled, 1991) was named to the South current student) accepted a position as the “Real Players Swing Wood.” Dakota Athletic Trainer’s Association Assistant Vice President for Advancement, Antinori is a sales representative (SDATA) Hall of Fame. Research and Economic Development for for the Phoenix Bat Company. Jason Fonseca (M.S.S. Athletics at Grambling State University, in Torre Becton (M.S.S. Sports Management & Sports Grambling, La. Sports Science, 2014) is the Coaching, minor in NCAA Jeff Mittie (M.S.S. University of Washington Compliance, 2011) has published Sports Management, 1992) FISCHBACH ANTINORI Assistant Strength and the book Great Scots! Scottish Men accepted the position as the Conditioning Coach and earned his whom Shaped, Changed and Created the Modern head women’s basketball coach degree while juggling five different job changes World. at Kansas State University. He and moving across the country. Terry Fowler (M.S.S. Sports Management, is one of the winningest active Jeff Brookman (M.S.S. Sports Management, 1994) was appointed as women’s head basketball coaches in NCAA Division I MITTIE 2008) men’s basketball coach at Spartanburg coach at the University of South Alabama in with more than 450 career wins. Methodist College (SMC), hosted the first annual Mobile, Ala. Derrick Mitchell (M.S.S. Coaching and SMC/Jeff Brookman Basketball Academy this China Jude (M.S.S. Sports Sports Studies, 2009) was named the new head summer in South Carolina. Management, 1996) Queens men’s basketball coach at Voorhees College, Abdulrahman Ali Buali, (IDSM, 2005) was College (New York) Assistant in Denmark, SC. Prior to joining Voorhees, elected on November 29, 2014 to the Kingdom of Vice President of Athletics, was Mitchell served as women’s assistant basketball Bahrain’s Parliament representing the Muharraq named Chair of NCAA’s Minority coach at Southern Arkansas University. Governorate: Eighth Constituency. Opportunities and Interests Angie Watson Morenz (Ed.D Sports JUDE Jerry Buccilla (M.S.S. Sports Management, Committee. This committee, Management/Sports Leadership Specialization, current student) was named as head men’s which represents all three divisions, is charged current student) the first woman in Blackburn basketball coach at Tiffin University (Tiffin, Ohio). with reviewing issues related to the interests College history to be awarded 12 athletic letters, Brian Erickson (M.S.S. Sports Management, of underrepresented populations in coaching, has been named athletic director at her alma 2010) was promoted to men’s head basketball athletics administration, officiating and the NCAA mater in Carlinville, Ill. coach at Northwest College in Powell, Wyo. governance structure. Dr. Linda Moore (M.S.S. Sports Science, Joe Esposito (M.S.S. Sports Coaching, Rob Hoyt (M.S.S. Sports Coaching, 2011) 1989) was the keynote speaker during Quincy 1990) was appointed as assistant basketball coach was named men’s head basketball coach at University’s 151st Commencement ceremony at Texas Tech University. Columbia College in California. in May. Dr. Moore, who also serves on the Scott Flemming (M.S.S. Sports Coaching, Ret. Brig. Gen. Lionel Lee, M.D. (M.S.S. Sports Academy’s Board of Trustees, is 2012) India’s national basketball coach, was Sports Medicine, 1983) was appointed as professor currently ESPN’s senior director of business quoted in the May 6, 2014 issue of Sports and executive vice dean at Lee Kong Chian School administration. Illustrated about basketball in India. of Medicine in Singapore. Brad Nein (Ed.D Sports Management,

ALUMNI IN THE PRESS

Sports Academy Alumnus Coach Leach Releases New Book Focusing On Leadership

United States Sport Academy alumnus and Washington State University tribe’s organizational structure helped Geronimo head football coach Mike Leach is an author again. be successful. He chronicles specific battles and Leach recently released his second book, entitled “Gernoimo: shows how Geronimo got the most out of his war- Leadership Strategies of an American Warrior” after publishing an auto- riors and outthought his enemies. Leach also cap- biography, “Swing Your Sword” in 2012. His current book focuses on tures the mysterious nature of leadership itself. leadership and how people can use personal experiences to build true Geronimo’s life was shaped by many things leadership qualities. including pain, pride, humility and family. In his Leach, who received his master’s degree in Sports Coaching from the book, Leach illustrates how people can use the Sports Academy in 1988, was named the institution’s Alumnus of the forces and circumstances of our own lives to Year in 2003. build true leadership. His newest book is a biography of Geronimo, the Apache chieftain Leach’s book is co-written with Buddy Levy, who fought against the Mexican and Texan governments for decades who is a writer, educator, and public speaker. during the Apache Wars. Leach says that he enjoys writing because it Levy is a co-star of the television series Brad allows him to explore an area of interest and gain a greater understand- Meltzer’s DECODED on HISTORY, which has ing of the topic. run for two seasons. He also published a num- Drawing on his fascination for Indian lore, Leach explains how the ber of adventure-related books and articles. n

12 ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENTS Academy Alumnus current student) was hired as the goal Mary Beth Spirk (M.S.S. Sports keeping coach for the women’s soccer team Management, 2002) achieved her 500th win as Coordinates Gulf Coast at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Head Women’s basketball Coach at Moravian Georgia. College in Bethlehem, Pa. ranking her in the Interstate Relay Lance Noble (M.S.S. top 25 in the nation. Sports Coaching, 2005) is the Jim Stomps (B.S.S. Sports Coaching, general manager of the Texas 2010) was named K-12 athletic director at Strikers, a professional indoor Salem Academy in Oregon. soccer team that plays in the Lanning Tucker (M.S.S. Sports Major Arena Soccer League, Medicine, 1992) was promoted to assistant based in Beaumount, Tex. NOBLE athletic trainer and rehabilitation coordinator U.S. Navy Commander David for Major League Baseball team the Minnesota Peterson (Ed.D. Sport Management with an Twins. emphasis in Health and Fitness, 2014) serves as James Vilade (M.S.S. the Director of Remedial Physical Training (PT) Sports Management, 2003), Programs and the Human Performance Lab at the Academy’s 2010 the United States Naval Academy (USNA). Alumnus of the Year, has Anthony D’Onofrio (left) met with Dr. Adam Reeb (M.S.S. Sports enjoyed a very successful Stephen Butler (right), the Academy’s Dean Science, 2010) became the Head coaching career since of Academic Affairs, on campus to discuss Men’s and Women’s Tennis obtaining his Master’s VILADE the Academy’s role in the upcoming Gulf Coach at McKendree University Degree from the Academy in 2003. Coast Interstate Relay. in Lebanon, Ill. The men’s and Vilade serves as a scout, first base coach Academy alumnus Anthony D’Onofrio women’s tennis teams were both and hitting coach for the Frisco Roughriders, has taken over control of the Gulf Coast successful on the court and in the the Class AA affiliate of the Texas Rangers, in Interstate Relay in its second year, and once classroom in only his first year REEB Frisco, Texas. He has coached current major- again his alma mater will play a pivotal role as head coach. leaguers, Elvis Andus and Chris Davis. in the 263-mile race that takes place April Dr. Molly Sauder (Ed.D. Sports Michael Vollmar (M.S.S. Sports 4-6. Management, 2014) is a York College Professor Management, 1999) was appointed as Just like last year, the Academy will be one who earned her Doctorate from the Academy senior associate athletic director for football of six major transition points along the route by successfully defending her dissertation administration at the University of Tennessee. from New Orleans, La. to Pensacola, Fla., “Early Experiential Learning and Perceived Ken Wakefield (M.S.S. Sports Coaching, meaning the building will open its doors to Outcomes from Sport Management Internships” 2010) was named as head football coach for runners and cyclists participating in the relay. in early September. Culpeper County High School in Virginia. “Runners and bikers will be allowed to Adam Schiermyer (M.S.S. Sports Lynn Wheeler (M.S.S. Sports hang out on campus, take a shower if they Management, 2003) was named head varsity Management, 1996) was need to, or rest if they need to,” D’Onofrio football coach at Blissfield High School in honored when the University said. Michigan. of Texas crew team named D’Onofrio said he couldn’t be more Wes Schneider (M.S.S. Sports Coaching, their newest boat after her. pleased to work in conjunction with the 2012) was hired as California Baptist The UT rowing team has a Academy, where he received a master’s University’s new men’s head volleyball coach. long tradition of naming their degree in sports management in 1997. Sara Shaw (M.S.S. Sports Management, boats after inspirational Texas “The feedback I’ve heard about the WHEELER current student) was named the head softball women including the former Academy’s involvement from last year is coach at the University of Maine at Presque Isle Governor of Texas, Ann Richards. great,” he said. “It’s a wonderful facility.” (UMPI), a Division III school in upper Maine. Joey Woody (M.S.S., Sports Coaching, In addition to being as a transition point, Phillip Shumpert (B.S.S. Sports 2013) is currently the Director of Track and the Academy dedicated a new found- Management, 2006) was hired as men’s Field and Cross Country at the University of object sculpture by artist Bruce Larsen, the assistant basketball coach by the Southern Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. Prior to this position Academy’s 2009 Sport Artist of the Year, Polytechnic State University Department of he served as the Associate Head Track and to its “Sports Sculpture Park”. Fittingly, the Athletics in Marietta, Ga. Field Coach. n piece is called “The Cyclist”. n

13 INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH

Academy Teaches Physical Education And Sports Coaching Program in Malaysia For Third Year

The United States Sports Academy is in the third The retraining effort fur- year of teaching a major remedial program in thers the “One Student – One Malaysia to train teachers in key physical educa- Sport” initiative implemented tion and sports coaching skills. by His Excellency Tan Sri The desire by Malaysian leaders to build vig- Muhyiddin Hj Mohd Yassin, orous physical education and sports programs who is Malaysia’s Deputy Prime for the country’s children led the Academy to Minister serves as that nation’s develop the International Diploma in Physical Minister of Education and Education and Sports Coaching (IDPESC) pro- Higher Education. Muhyiddin, gram for the Ministry of Education (MOE). who earned an Honorary The academic program for the Southeast Asian Doctorate from the Academy country is arguably one of the largest remedial in 2012, has also served as the President of the United States Sports Academy Thomas P. Rosandich (left) with Datin Hisham Othman (center), KH Sports World Board Chair programs in sports education ever undertaken. Minister of Youth and Sports. and Vincent Chin (right), General Manager of KH Sports World. It was initiated in June 2012 and the first 1,000 His vision of developing mean- Malaysian educators completed the pilot program ingful scholastic sport pro- that December. grams together with the need to improve physical when it became an independent nation in 1957 Beginning on 17 September, the ten modules education sports for the nation’s children was the and Academy Founder, President and CEO Dr. of instruction, each taught in a concentrated one impetus for the Academy’s recognition. Thomas P. Rosandich coached the first of his week session, will impart key skills in these dis- The Convocation for the graduates of the many national track and field teams there. He ciplines. The Academy has selected 23 members 2013 IDPESC program was held on Monday, 15 encouraged Malaysia’s first Prime Minister of its National Faculty to deliver the program at September 2014, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tunku Abdul Rahman, the father of the country, 20 different locations across the country. The Academy’s work in Malaysia began to establish an interscholastic sport program. n

14 INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH Sports Academy Alumni Teach in International Programs in Malaysia, China and Thailand A key to the development and phenomenal learning around the world. Management, IDSC-Coaching, and Physical growth of the Academy has been its international The Academy has delivered a wide range Education (IDPESC) as well as the institution’s programs. The Academy has a truly global reach, of quality sport education programs through- degree programs. having conducted sport education and service out the world. These have included special The United States Sports Academy has a num- programs in more than 60 countries around the seminars and symposia, certificate, certifica- ber of alumni, who are teaching in its interna- world. The institution currently has in place tions such as the International Certification in tional programs. The Academy currently has pro- almost fifty Protocols for Cooperation with Sports Coaching (ICSC) and Sports Management grams in Malaysia, China and Thailand. Below is sports organizations or institutions of higher (ICSM), International Diploma (IDSM-Sports a listing of alumni who are teaching overseas. n A Listing of Alumni

Dr. Jamie Butikofer Dr. Dexter Davis Dr. Timothy Dornemann Mr. Bryan Johnson (U .S . Sports Academy Degree; (U .S . Sports Academy Degree; (U .S . Sports Academy; (U .S . Sports Academy Ed .D . in sports manage- Ed .D . in sports management, Ed D. . in sports man- Degree; M .S S. . in ment, 2008) International 2001) International Assignment: agement, 2014) sports studies, 2008) Assignment: Thailand Shanghai International International Assignment: Malaysia Assignment: Malaysia JOHNSON Mr. Alan Ledford Dr. Scot Long Dr. David Shrock Dr. Barbara Wise (U .S . Sports Academy (U .S . Sports Academy (U .S . Sports Academy Degree; (U .S . Sports Academy Degree; degree; Ed .D . in sport Degree; M .S .S . in fit- Ed D. . in sports manage- Ed D. . in sports management, management, ness management, ment, 2009) International 2006) International Assignment: current student) 1997) International Assignment: Thailand Thailand and Shanghai International Assignment: Thailand Assignment: Malaysia LEDFORD

INTERNATIONAL VISITORS PROGRAMS ABROAD

United States Sports Academy Teaches Classes In Thailand Gabonese Minister of Youth The United States Sports Academy’s Dr. Dave Shrock recently returned from a teach- and Sports Visits Academy ing assignment in Bangkok, Thailand, teaching a course in conjunction with the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT). His Excellency Blaise Louembe, the Minister Dr. Shrock, who received his doctorate in Sports Management from the Academy of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Gabon, in 2009, taught a sports marketing course as part of the program. The course was the visited the Academy campus on September fifth course in a six-part series hosted by the SAT for the Academy’s International 29, 2014, to discuss sport development in the Certification in Sports Coaching (ICSC) program. n Republic of Gabon.

15 INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH Academy Hosts Sports Training For Shanghai Mentorship Program This year, the Chinese Sport Authority chose 100 of its most elite athletes and Olympians, who have recently retired and are between the ages of 25-30 and put them into a special training program with one of their sport universities for a period of 10 months. At the end of those 10 months, 20 of the best students were sent to the United States Sports Academy’s campus in Daphne, Ala., for two months of special sports training in November 2014. The group of former athletes, toured facilities in Los Angeles, Calif., including the Olympic Training Center, attended a The Academy’s Mentorship Program, delivered in cooperation with the Shanghai Administration of Sports, began in Los Angeles, Calif., in October, and concluded at the Academy’s Daphne, Ala. campus in November. Above, the Maverick’s game in Dallas, Texas Shanghai mentorship students proudly celebrate the completion of the intense program. and toured the Gulf Coast Sports Complex just outside the Academy’s campus in Daphne, Ala. After attending training sessions at the Academy in Daphne, the elite coaching group will begin basketball, track and field, and swimming mentorship programs with local sports organizations. “We are delighted with this oppor- tunity to work with some of the best The University of California, Los Angeles women’s swim athletes in the world,” Academy team hosted the former elite President and CEO Dr. Thomas P. Chinese athletes. Rosandich said. n

Dr. Applin and Dr. Thoma Teach International Courses For The Academy Two former professors of the course was delivered in cooper- Business program at Mount United States Sports Academy ation with the Sports Authority Union University, traveled to returned to teach on interna- of Thailand (SAT), as part of Shanghai. tional tours for the Academy the International Certification in His teaching duties were this spring. Sports Management program. It in conjunction with the Dr. Skip Applin, the was the first of five courses that Shanghai Administration of Academy’s retired Dean of will be offered by the Academy Sports (SAS). He taught Sport Academic Affairs, and Dr. in Thailand this year. Administration for Coaches James Thoma, the former “We are trying to upgrade courses, which comprised the Chair of Sport Coaching, both what goes on in sport in the first two sections of the seven- taught on international teaching country of Thailand, and the part series to be hosted by Dr. Skip Applin (right), welcomed by assignments. Academy is providing the the (SAS) for the Academy’s Mr. Prachoom Boontiam, Director of Sports Dr. Applin taught a five-day expertise.” Dr. Applin said. International Certification in Personnel Development Division, during certification course on Olympic Dr. Thoma, who is cur- Sports Coaching (ICSC) pro- the opening ceremonies of the Academy’s International certification program in Thailand. Culture and Education. The rently the Director of the Sports gram this year. n

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Community Outreach 2014 TOYS FOR TOTS Thank you for the overwhelm- ing generosity during this year’s 19th Annual Toys For Tots collection drive at the United States Sports Academy! Over 5,000 toys were collected and were distributed throughout Baldwin County to children in need . The United States Sports Academy, in coordina- tion with the Jesse Andrews Jr . Detachment, Marine Corps OVER League, served as a collection 5,000 center for 2014 Toys for Tots TOYS! program . n

ACADEMY CONDUCTS HEALTHY RESEARCH

Scott Taylor, Daphne Police Captain with Cory Schierberl Left to right: Dr . Stephen Butler, Dr . Wirt Edwards & Dr . Fred Cromartie Cory Schierberl, a doctoral teaching assis- ACADEMY EMPLOYEES HONOR LOCAL POLICE tant at the Academy, conducted body OFFICER WITH “ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE” composition analysis on officers of the City In September 2014, Academy employees doused in ice water to show their support of Daphne Police and Fire Departments to and local police officers gathered on the for those suffering from this disease . assist in their long-term health using BOD front steps of the Academy to witness Officer Dawson, who was recently diag- POD technology . BOD POD technology three professors take the plunge and com- nosed with ALS, has served the Daphne analyzes body composition and resting plete the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Police Department for more than 10 years . metabolic rates . The information from the (ALS) “Ice Bucket Challenge” in honor In place of sending a monetary donation to analysis guides individuals on the manage- of local Daphne police officer, Mr . Mike the national ALS Foundation, the Academy ment of calorie intake to help maintain or Dawson . professors chose to support the commu- lose weight . The participants were tested After being nominated by several of the nity and send their donations directly to in the BOD POD once before Thanksgiving Academy’s teaching assistants, the Dean Officer Dawson . Day and once after New Year’s Day for of Academic Affairs, Dr . Stephen Butler; ALS is a progressive disease that a before and after study . The results will the Chair of Sports Exercise Science, Dr . affects the nerve cells in the brain and the be used to help provide the officers and Wirt Edwards and the Director of Doctoral spinal cord resulting in the loss of muscle their commanders with useful tools to help Studies, Dr . Fred Cromartie, were willingly movement . n enhance health and performance standards of the force . n 17 ACADEMY SPOTLIGHT Academy Supports American Open The United States Handball Championship in Gulf Shores Sports Academy Offers Free Courses The start of the 2015 school year has begun, meaning fall sports seasons are gearing up around the country, and with it, the United States Sports Academy has a free service for students and non-students to enjoy. As a public service, the United States Sports Academy offers several free online courses; Introduction to Coaching, Contemporary Sport Art: The Artist and the Athlete, and Introduction to Beach Handball. All three of these courses are available to the public year- round. The Introduction to Coaching course explores ethics; sports administration; coaching methodology; conditioning and nutrition; and Congratulations to the U .S . Women’s National Beach Handball team for winning the first annual American injury prevention. Open Beach Handball Championship (AOBHC) last month on the white sands of Gulf Shores, Ala . The Contemporary Sports Art course is designed to explore the works of the artists The first annual American Open Beach Handball Championship (AOBHC) hit the white sands of Gulf chosen by the American Sport Art Museum and Shores, Ala., April 2014. The Championships were a smashing success. Archives (ASAMA) and their contributions to The U.S. National team won in the women’s division, while Isla Colombia won on the men’s side. contemporary sport art history. The Miami Panthers were the runner-up on the men’s side, followed by the U.S. National team. The The final free class offered, is an women’s runner-up was Isla Colombia. Introduction to Beach Handball. Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Kraft presented the winning teams with the Annual Mayor’s Cup, which The free classes may be accessed by visiting will be presented each year and displayed in the Gulf Shores City Hall. http://ussa.edu/free-courses. “The Championships were a great success with a lot of exciting competition which included a great Also, students wanting to pursue a degree turnout from the local community,” said Dede Piankova, Chairperson of USA Beach Handball. “I from the Academy, but who are unfamiliar would especially like to thank our sponsors, Mayor Robert Kraft and his office, The Hangout and the with online education, can use these free Orange Beach Sports Commission. We couldn’t courses to familiarize themselves with the have held the event without all their assistance.” details and the process. Piankova says the American Open Beach The final exam for all three courses is open Handball Championship will continue as an book, which means you may use your text dur- annual event and take place on the last weekend ing the exam. The exam consists of 50 multiple of April. She hopes to build on this year’s event choice questions and does not include a time and bring more Beach Handball championships limit. Those who score 70% or higher on the to the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores in the final test may purchase Continuing Education future. Units (CEUs) and receive a certificate of com- In addition to the competition, the AOBHC pletion. For additional information about this included workshops to learn more about the course, email [email protected]. sport of Beach Handball and also featured tour- Ms . Dede Piankova (right), President of American The Academy offers its courses 100% nament and instruction to more than 200 youth Community Team Sports (ACTS), presented Dr . Thomas online, allowing students to take courses from during the weekend event. P . Rosandich (left), President and CEO of the United wherever they want and rolling enrollment The Academy supports the beach handball States Sports Academy, with a vase recognizing the Academy’s support of the American Open Beach allows students to begin courses whenever movement through education. An Introduction Handball Championship held in Gulf Shores, Ala . earlier they are ready. n to Beach Handball class is offered free by the this past Spring . Academy. n

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FACULTY NEWS IN MEMORIAM Former IOC Vice-President and United States Sports Academy Honoree Dies at Age 85 Dr. Zhenliang He, known as “Mr. and his unflagging Olympics” in his native country of China, energy for the Olympic passed away in Beijing on Sunday, 4 Movement, the January 2015. He was a man of sport, cul- Academy honors him in DR. ZHENLIANG HE ture and art and considered one of the most their Academy Awards influential Chinese sports administrators of Sport with the Dr. Zhenliang He Culture in history. He was best remembered for his Award; Sport Artist of the Year, which is role as President of the Chinese Olympic given annually to an artist who “captures Committee, his advocacy in connecting the spirit and life of sport.” Some of the art- Chinese sport to the rest of the world, and ists who have received this award include his crucial role in the successful bid and Edward Eyth, Charles Billich, Gail Folwell execution of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. and Miriam Cabello. Academy Vice President He served on the International Olympic Dr. Zhenliang He was a long-standing Speaks at World Leisure Committee Executive Board “He was a fervent leader ally of former IOC President Congress for 18 years, was Vice who passionately con- Juan Antonio Samaranch and Dr. T.J. Rosandich (right), the Vice President President from 1989 – 1993 tributed to sport and great supporter of current and COO of the Academy, and Dr. Peter Chen and continued as an IOC the culture of sport IOC President Thomas Bach. (left) from New Zealand, a member of the World member and then honor- as we know it today. I “He was a true advocate of Leisure Organization’s Board of Directors, ary member. Dr. Thomas was privileged to have the social values of sport attending the first day of the World Leisure P. Rosandich, President known and worked and of our Movement and Congress on September 7, 2014, in Mobile, Ala. and Founder of the United with him. The world has I would like to pay tribute Dr. T.J. Rosandich, who served on the Congress States Sports Academy lost one of its greatest to the passion and energy Organizing Committee, also served as keynote in Daphne, Ala., had the advocates and he will be he deployed over the years speaker and panel moderator at the Congress on honor of serving with him greatly missed,” to fulfill his mission as an September 11, 2014. on the IOC Commission -Dr. Thomas P. Rosandich IOC member in China. He for Culture and Olympic also helped our Movement Elevation committee. Because of this rela- better understand his country, its people and tionship and their shared passions for sport, outstanding culture,” said Bach. culture and art, they established a mutual “He was a fervent leader who passion- respect. He supported the mission of the ately contributed to sport and the culture of Academy and the Sport Art Museum and sport as we know it today. I was privileged Archives. For his contribution to sport to have known and worked with him. The world-wide, the Academy paid tribute to world has lost one of its greatest advocates him with an Honorary Doctorate. For his and he will be greatly missed,” Dr. Thomas advocacy of sport values, sport diplomacy P. Rosandich. n

Academy Mourns Loss of National Faculty Member Dr. Timothy Henrich, a former national faculty member of the United States Sports Academy passed away suddenly while in Southern California. Dr. Henrich served on the International Council for Health, The Academy Names New Physical Education, Recreation – Sport and Dance (ICHPER-SD) with Alumni Association Director Academy President and CEO, Dr. Thomas P. Rosandich, who was the organization’s Director of Coaching. Dr. Brandon Spradley earned his doc- Dr. Henrich was a Pentathlete in the military, swam competitively in HENRICH toral degree from the Academy in Sports Southern California for club, high school and college teams and served as Management, while focusing his dissertation the San Antonio US Modern Pentathlon Olympic Training Center’s swim coach from 1974 on concussion awareness and education. He to 1977. The US team won a silver medal in the 1975 World Championships. Dr. Henrich serves as the Acting Director of Continuing was a full professor at the University of the Incarnate Word. He most recently created a new Education and the Executive Director of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Varsity Fencing Team at the University of the Incarnate Word. Academy’s Alumni Association. No Division I school has added Varsity Fencing to sponsored sports in almost 30 years, a feat Dr. Spradley was a track and field sprinter virtually unimaginable in the “Football” state of Texas. at the University of Alabama, where he com- He will be missed. n pleted his master’s and bachelor’s degrees.

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