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Quick Facts ...... 1 Location: ...... Stony Brook, N.Y. Season Outlook 5 Enrollment: ...... 22,355 e Media Information ...... 1 Founded: ...... 1957 Season Schedule ...... 1 President: ...... Dr. Shirley Strum Kenny Director of Athletics: ...... Jim Fiore a About Stony Brook ...... 2-3 Nickname: ...... Seawolves Coaching Staff...... 4 Colors:...... Scarlet and Grey Athletic Dept. Phone: ...... 631-632-7205 w Season Outlook...... 5 Athletic Dept. FAX: ...... 631-632-7122 Roster...... 5 Seawolves Hotline: ...... 631-632-WOLF o America East ...... 5 Meet the Seawolves 6 Swimming and Diving Info Meet the Seawolves ...... 6-13 Affiliation: ...... NCAA Division I l Conference: ...... America East 2002-03 Season Review ... 13 Head Coach: ...... David Alexander 2002-03 Results ...... 13 Alexander’s Phone: ...... 631-632-7204 v Collegiate Record/Years ...... Men: 56-51 (.523)/8 All-time Season Results .... 14 ...... Women: 198-102-3 (.653)/24 Record Book ...... 14 Years at SBU: ...... Same e Honors/Awards ...... 15 Athletic Media Relations Info Athletic Facilities 16 All-time Coaching History .. 15 Asst. AD/Media Relations: ...... Rob Emmerich, Jr. Asst. Dir. Ath. Media Relations: ...... Christine Graziano s AD Jim Fiore ...... 16 Swimming/Diving Contact:...... Matthew Wrynn President Shirley Strum Kenny . 16 Media Relations Phone: ...... 631-632-6312 Media Relations Fax: ...... 631-632-8841 Athletic Facilities ...... 16 Academic Center...... 16 2003-04 Stony Brook Schedule

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Stony Brook Swimming/Diving Media Guide - 3 Coaching Staff Head Coach Dave Alexander Dave Alexander enters his ninth season as head coach of the Stony Brook University men’s swimming program and is the only swimming coach in the 24-year history of the women’s program. He has posted a record of 56-51 coaching the men’s side and a superb 198-102-3 (.653) record as women’s head coach. The swimming and diving team continued to build on its success in 2002-03, becoming a force in America East competition and breaking numerous school records. The men finished third at the America East Championships for the second straight year, finishing 9-3, an im- provement on their 2001-02 record by two wins. The women’s team finished in sixth-place in the America East, swimming to its first .500 record in three years. During his career, over 100 of Alexander’s women swimmers have earned All-Metropolitan Conference accolades, four were named All-America and over 20 have competed in the NCAA National Championships, while the team has won six Metropolitan Conference Swimming and Diving Championships. Alexander enjoyed his most outstanding seasons with the men’s program from 1998-99, guiding the Seawolves to an 11-6 mark in 1999, fresh off the program’s first MET Conference Champion- ship crown in 1998. Alexander has been named the Metropolitan Conference’s Division I/II Men’s Coach of the Year three times--in 1991, 1996 and 1998. In 1998, he led the men’s team to its first-ever Division I/II MET Conference title. He was named MET Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach of the Year by his peers in 1991. Alexander has also earned Stony Brook University Female Athletics Coach of the Year honors on two occasions. A 1970 graduate of SUNY-New Paltz, Alexander earned his master’s degree from Adelphi University in 1974. Alexander is the father of four daughters — Allison, Erin, Kate and Molly. Assistant Coach Kerri Going

Kerri Going enters her seventh season as assistant swimming coach at Stony Brook University. Going has developed into a key element to the swimming and diving program and Head Coach Dave Alexander. She has taken part in six consecutive intercession training trips, including last year’s trip to Mission Viejo, Calif., and handles numerous aspects of recruiting, training and meet management. S In addition to her coaching duties at SBU, Going is presently a USS head coach of the Connetquot Swim Club. She has coached numerous nationally ranked swimmers and relays throughout her 14- year career, including the current number one ranked 50 and 100 butterfly swimmer in the United T States for the 11-12 year-old age group. A 1991 graduate of Adelphi University in elementary education, Going achieved her master’s de- gree in arts and liberal sciences and her NYS coaching certification from Stony Brook in 1998. A professor in Stony Brook’s Physical Education Department, Going received the Professor of the Year Award for the 2000-01 school year. She recently O received her advanced master’s certificate in school district administration. Going currently resides in Sound Beach with her husband, Aroldo, and two-year old son, Rian.

N Assistant Coach Diving Coach Igor Voloshin Dr. Brian Yodice Y

Igor Voloshin joins the Stony Brook Dr. Brian Yodice enters his first sea- coaching staff for his first season as son as the diving coach for the Sea- an assistant coach. wolves. He will bring a high level of B A native of Kiev, Ukraine, Voloshin diving experience to the team, compet- was a member of the Seawolves ing and coaching for over 10 years. swimming and diving team from 1998-02 and will assist coach Yodice has been a certified US Diving coach since 2001 R Alexander in all aspects of the team. A very accomplished and is owner and operator of L.I.N.Y. Diving in West Islip. In swimmer, he will utilize his experience to assist at meets and addition, he is a chairperson of master’s diving for the South- in practice. ern New York Diving Association. While at Stony Brook, Voloshin swam breaststroke for As a competitor, he was a member of the Villanova men’s O the Seawolves, qualifying for the ECACs in three events as swimming and diving team from 1992-96, winning a Big East a junior and captaining the team his senior year. He was Team Conference Championship in 1992. He earned Academic voted team MVP in 2000 and 2001 and is the current SBU All-American honors in each of his four seasons on the squad. O record holder in the 200-yard breaststroke with a time of After graduating from Villanova with a BS in comprehen- 2:10.55. sive studies, Yodice attended the New York Chiropractic Col- Voloshin graduated from SBU in 2002 with a degree in lege, earning a doctor of chiropractic in 1999. He is currently K health science. He resides in Huntington and is currently pursuing a certification as a chiropractic sports practitioner. pursuing his doctorate in physical therapy at Stony Brook. Yodice resides in West Islip, where he is a doctor of chiro- practic.

4 - Stony Brook Swimming/Diving Media Guide Season Outlook Talented Veterans The 2003-04 Stony Brook men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams will look backstroke events, he finished third in the 500 freestyle as well. to build on an impressive 2002-03 campaign that saw an influx of new talent join the The diving team saw a freshman newcomer compete at the highest level as Pat Marcel Seawolves program. Record after record was set last season, demonstrating the placed second in the 1-meter and 3-meter events at the championships, setting a school consistent improvement of coach Alexander’s team since joining the America East record in the 3-meter. He and new diving coach Dr. Brian Yodice will work together to take Conference two years ago. With only five seniors graduating from last year’s teams, his skill to the top of the America East. S the future is bright for the Seawolves as they return fifteen swimmers who currently A strong group of local newcomers will join the rest of the squad to bring depth to the hold SBU records. In addition to the existing talent comes a skilled class of freshmen Seawolves. Jeffrey Chu, a transfer from Johns Hopkins, will also be looked upon to make and transfer students who look to solidify the program in its attempt to capture a an immediate impact in the butterfly. conference championship. Coach Alexander knows his men’s team will have its work cut out for it during the dual meet season, as a number of its members will not join the squad until the second semes- e No Limits ter. However, the team members will be putting in long hours at the pool working their Head Coach Dave Alexander has a core of veteran leaders returning to lead his technique as they attempt to peak towards the end of the season. “It will be tough for us to team this season. Dan Berzansky and Matt Hanson will captain the men’s team for duplicate our dual record from last year,” Alexander said. “But I’m very optimistic about our the second consecutive season, looking build on the strengths of the team and draw chances at the conference championships.” a from their America East experience. Hanson, who transferred from Kansas before last season, set three individual and Gaining Ground two relay records in his first year of competition for Stony Brook. He finished first in Similar to the men’s squad, the women’s team returns seasoned veterans, along with the 100 butterfly, second in the 200 butterfly and third in the 200 IM at last year’s talented freshmen and transfers, as it looks to bring coach Alexander his first winning w America East Championships. He also was a part of the team that took second in record in five seasons. One of the most talented teams in recent memory, the Seawolves the 400 medley relay. are expecting great things this year. Berzansky was part of the first place team in the 200 freestyle relay and the team Senior Starlyn Rupinski and junior Alison Porteus will captain the 2003-04 women’s that took home third in the 400 freestyle relay at the conference championships. squad. Both swimmers have established themselves amongst the best in Stony Brook Hanson and Berzansky will be joined by a solid group of veterans and a talented history and bring strong work ethic and big meet experience to the table. o sophomore class. Rupinski has excelled in relay events for the Seawolves--she is part of four current Junior Ted Freeborn continued his progression into an elite swimmer in the America record-holding relay teams--and will continue to swim freestyle events this season. East, taking second place in both the 50 and 100 freestyle events at the conference Porteus is another record breaker for Stony Brook. She joined Rupinski for two relay championships, setting a new SBU record of 46.88 in the 100 freestyle. records, has been part of one other record setting relay team and holds two individual l Nathan French developed into a dominant swimmer in just his first year as a Sea- marks in the 100 and 200 breaststroke. wolf. French set SBU records in the 100 and 200 backstroke, winning the 200 at the Rupinski and Porteus will be joined by a number of talented and successful veteran America East Championships and placing second in the 100. Not limiting himself to swimmers. Junior Jessica Claud will hold down the breaststroke again this season, swim- ming in relays and individual events, while sophomore Kim Harris will look to build on a 2003-04 Swimming and Diving Roster tremendous freshman campaign. An excellent all-around swimmer, Harris set records in v the 100 and 200 backstroke, 50 freestyle and three relay events her freshman year. Men’s Roster A number of strong swimmers are expected to make an immediate impact as they begin Name Class Hometown/Previous School their first season at Stony Brook. Freshmen Allison DeSanti and Katy Zabler are ex- Kirill Alekseyev JR Brooklyn, N.Y./Abraham Lincoln HS pected to step in right away in the breaststroke and butterfly events respectively. Shirlee e Damian Bergamaschi FR Lynbrook, N.Y./Chaminade HS Manoogian, who transferred from the University of Maryland, has the potential to shatter James Berkowitz JR Brooklyn, N.Y./Fort Hamilton HS Dan Berzansky SR Irvine, Calif./University HS numerous SBU records while competing in the freestyle, butterfly and IM events. Tom Bozza FR Woodbury, Conn./Sacred Heart HS The Seawolves are as strong as they’ve ever been on the diving board, boasting a deep Jeffrey Chu JR East Setauket, N.Y./Johns Hopkins University team of five divers headed by senior Erin Byrnes, who looks to return to her 2001-02 form Jason Ferrara SR Ronkonkoma, N.Y./Connetquot HS when she qualified for nationals. s Billy Fick JR Kings Park, N.Y./Goucher College Coach Alexander is very pleased with the skill level of the 2003-04 women’s team. He is Ted Freeborn JR Gloversville, N.Y./Gloversville HS optimistic about the chances of competing in the loaded America East. “The league is Nathan French SO Tilbury, Ontario/UCC “The Pines” packed with talented swimmers,” said Alexander. “I expect to be successful in dual meets Matt Hanson SR Overland Park, Kan./University of Kansas Evan Hsieh SR Bayside, N.Y./Bayside HS and improving on last year’s sixth place finish would be a great accomplishment.” Brian Leight SO Queens, N.Y./Francis Lewis HS America East Conference contin- Kevin Lyons SO Clifton Park, N.Y./Shenendehowa HS ues to grow. Entering its 16th year of Patrick Marcel SO Cornwall, N.Y./Cornwall Central HS Jason Maschi JR West Islip, N.Y./University of Maryland all-sports championship competition Kit Mirchel SO West Islip, N.Y./West Islip HS with a reputation as one of the most Viktor Navolokov SO Brooklyn, N.Y./Lincoln HS comprehensive NCAA Division I con- James Payne SR Rochester, N.Y./Monroe Community College ferences in the nation, America East Ryan Payne FR Rochester, N.Y./Greece Athena HS announced in April of 2003 that the Ryan Petzold FR Larchmont, N.Y./Mamaroneck HS University of Maryland, Baltimore Eric Piesnikowski FR Farmingdale, N.Y./St. Anthony's HS County (UMBC) has joined the con- Roger Pugh JR Spring, Texas/Klein Oak HS Mike Rodrigues FR Smithtown, N.Y./Hauppauge HS ference in all sports for the 2003-04 Reijo Saajasto FR Normal, Ill./University HS year. Ruslan Safarov FR Brooklyn, N.Y./Fort Hamilton HS UMBC joins a membership that includes University at Albany, Binghamton Uni- Frank Schursky SO Rye, N.Y./Rye Neck HS versity, Boston University, University of Hartford, University of Maine, University of Kyle Thornton SO Bronxville, N.Y./Hastings HS New Hampshire, Northeastern University, Stony Brook University, and University of Vermont. America East also has an associate membership with Quinnipiac Uni- Women’s Roster versity in the sport of men’s lacrosse. Name Class Hometown/Previous School Jamie Bevilacqua SO Lido Beach, N.Y./Long Beach HS America East’s proven record of success in its sports will enable the conference Claire Blechman SO Oneonta, N.Y./Oneonta HS to earn admission to 12 NCAA Championships in 2003-04. Student-athletes in the Erin Bowman SO Hauppauge, N.Y./Hauppauge HS sports of baseball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, field hockey, men’s la- Erin Byrnes SR Great Neck, N.Y./Great Neck HS crosse, women’s lacrosse, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, softball, men’s tennis, Caryn Calisi JR Mount Sinai, N.Y./Oneonta State University women’s tennis and volleyball, will receive access to NCAA Championships via Jessica Cervelli JR Coram, N.Y./University of Massachusetts the conference’s automatic qualifiers. Individual champions at the America East Jessica Claud JR West Babylon, N.Y./West Babylon HS Outdoor Track and Field Championship will receive bids to that NCAA Champion- Danielle Delosh SR Huntington, N.Y./Harborfields HS Allison DeSanti FR Queensbury, N.Y./Queensbury HS ship. In addition, several America East athletes in individual sports such as cross Stephanie Doty SR Middletown, N.Y./OCCC country, indoor track and field, golf and swimming and diving will have access to Megan Gaffey FR Amityville, N.Y./North Atlantic Regional HS NCAA Championships. Overall, America East sponsors championships in 22 sports. Jessica Gleason SO Bloomington, Ill./Normal Community HS Kim Harris SO Farmingdale, N.Y./Farmingdale HS Regina Kearney JR Staten Island, N.Y./Boston University America East Conference Hailey Lewandowski FR Suffern, N.Y./Ramapo HS Shirlee Manoogian SO Holbrook, N.Y./University of Maryland 2002-03 Final Standings Tanya Niemczycki JR St. James, N.Y./Smithtown HS Catherine O'Connor SO Old Field, N.Y./George Washington University Kristen Pagano JR Marlboro, N.Y./Iona College Men’s Results Women’s Results Tricia Palmeri SO Seaford, N.Y./Holy Trinity Diocesan HS Urszula Pawelko SO Deer Park, N.Y./Deer Park HS 1. Binghamton 1. Northeastern Felicia Pocchiare FR Holbrook, N.Y./Sachem HS 2. Boston University 2. New Hampshire Alison Porteus JR Carmel, N.Y./Kennedy HS Starlyn Rupinski SR Stony Point, N.Y./North Rockland HS 3. Stony Brook 3. Binghamton Daniela Sepulveda SO Goshen, N.Y./Goshen HS 4. New Hampshire 4. Boston University Jenny Serven SO Canon City, Colo./Canon City HS 5. Maine 5. Maine Kristen Williams FR Ellisville, Mo./Lafayette HS Katy Zabler FR Brookings, S.D./St. Pius X HS 6. Vermont 6. Stony Brook Kristina Zhang FR Brooklyn, N.Y./Stuyvesant HS 7. Vermont Laura Zuffante JR Staten Island, N.Y./Notre Dame Academy

Stony Brook Swimming/Diving Media Guide - 5 Meet the Seawolves Matt Hanson James Payne Seniors Sr. • Butterfly • Sr. • Freestyle • Overland Park, Rochester, N.Y. Kan. Monroe Community University of College Dan Berzansky Kansas Captain Sr. • Freestyle • Irvine, Calif. 2002-03: Took the 200 fly at the Binghamton/St. 2002-03: Top finisher in both the 50 free (22.05) and University High Peter’s tri-meet with a time of 1:55.98…captured the 100 free (48.78) in the Binghamton/St. Peter’s School first place in the 200 IM against Boston with a time tri-meet…relay team won the 400 free by more than of 2:00.12…also took the 200 fly in the Boston meet 15 seconds with a time of 3:19.75 in the Iona/St. Fran- with a time of 1:54.23…charted another first place cis tri-meet…took the 50 free in the Iona/St. Francis Captain finish against Boston with a time of 1:54.63 in the tri-meet with his time of 22.18…claimed two first place 200 fly…relay team posted a 3:36.20 first-place fin- finishes in the Boston meet with his time of 22.14 in ish in the Boston meet…top finisher in the 500 free the 50 free and 48.50 in the 100 free…relay team 2002-03: Took the 400 medley relay with a time of against Maine thanks to a time of 5:01.72. posted a 3:36.20 first place finish in the Boston 3:44.66 in the Iona/St. Francis tri-meet…relay team Kansas: Swam two years for the Jayhawks...broke meet…top finisher in the 50 free vs. Fordham thanks won the 400 free by more than 15 seconds with a the school record in the 100 fly at the Big Twelve to is 22.16…took first place in the 400 free relay time of 3:19.75 in the Iona/St. Francis tri-meet…helped Championship as a sophomore…placed 12th in the against Army with a time of 3:15.31. take first in the 400 free relay in the Fordham 200 fly and 15th in the 100 fly his freshman Monroe C.C.: Competed for Monroe Community Col- meet…took first place in the 400 free relay against year…awarded first team all-academic honors. lege in Rochester, N.Y.…holds the school record in Army with a time of 3:15.31. High School: Competed four years in the butterfly the 50 free and shares the team record in the 200, 2001-02: Placed first in the 200 free relay with a time for the Blue Valley Northwest Huskies, lettering all 400 and 800 free relays…named a 12 time All-Ameri- of 1:26.81 at the America East Conference Champi- four years…was the Kansas state champion in the can. onships. 100 fly and 200 IM…earned academic All-American High School: Swam four years for the Trojans, let- High School: Lettered four years at University High honors and was student body president. tering three…competed in the 50, 100 and 200 free School as a sprinter…named team MVP as a sopho- Personal: Matthew David Hanson…born Oct. 21, and the 100 back…qualified for the sectional finals in more, junior and senior…was undefeated in the 50 1980…son of Jean and Dan Hanson …brother of 1999 and 2000 and the consolation finals in freestyle his senior year. Stephanie...majoring in economics. 1998…named to the all-state and all-county teams Personal: Dan Berzansky…born Sept. 18, 1980, in in 1999 and 2000. Johannesburg, South Africa…son of Hazel and Personal: James Alfred Payne…born Oct. 29, Mervyn Berzansky…brother of Cindi and 1982…son of Colleen and James Payne…brother of S Joshua…majoring in psychology. Ryan and Kenneth…majoring in marine biology.

T Evan Hsieh Sr. • Distance • Juniors Bayside, N.Y. O Bayside High School

James Payne is one of five seniors on Coach Dave N Alexander’s 2003-04 men’s squad. Kirill Alekseyev

LCpl. 6th Comm. Jason Ferrara Jr. • Breaststroke • Y 2002-03: Evan sacrificed his academic and swim- Staten Island, N.Y. Sr. • Backstroke • ming career last year, serving as a Lance Corporal Abraham Lincoln in the Marine Reserves during Operation Iraqi Free- Ronkonkoma, N.Y. dom from January to June of 2003. As a member High School Connetquot High of the 6th Communication Batallion out of Brook- School lyn, he was sent to work as an electrician and main- tain lines of communication in Kuwait. After one B week in Kuwait, he was transferred to the 1st Fleet Service Support Group based out of San Diego, Calif., and deployed to Iraq. Hsieh was sent di- 2002-03: Took the 200 breaststroke in the Iona/St. rectly into the front lines, following immediately be- Francis tri-meet with a time of 2:21.36. R hind combat zones and relaying vital information 2001-02: Swam in distance events his freshman year. between the troops and their commanding offic- 2002-03: Captured first place in the 200 back against High School: Attended Abraham Lincoln High ers. Iona/St. Francis with a time of 2:06.88…took first place School…earned student athlete honors his senior Evan has been a member of the Marine Reserves in the 400 medley relay against Maine with a time of year…named one of Abraham Lincoln High School’s since 1998 and will finish his service in August of O 3:50.00. top athletes of all-time. 2004. 2001-02: Finished third in the 400 medley relay with a Personal: Kirill A. Alekseyev…born Jan. 26, 1983, in time of 3:33.45…also third in the 200 medley 2001-02: Competed as a distance swimmer for Stony Brook. Odessa, Ukraine…son of Anna and Aleksey relay…fourth in 100 breaststroke (54.90) at the Alekseyev…brother of Liza…majoring in dentistry. O America East Conference Championships. High School: Attended Bayside High School. Personal: Evan Hsieh…born Oct. 10, 1980…son 2000-01: ECAC qualifier in the 200 medley of Olivia and Shan-Piao Hseigh…brother of Jenny. relay…runner-up in the 400 IM at METS with a time of 4:20.49. K High School: Lettered five years for Connetquot High School. Personal: Born Jan. 4, 1982…son of Marcia and Robert...brother of Jessica...majoring in math. 6 - Stony Brook Swimming/Diving Media Guide Meet the Seawolves James Berkowitz Ted Freeborn Roger Pugh

Jr. • Breaststroke • Jr. • Freestyle • Jr. • Freestyle • Brooklyn, N.Y. Gloversville, N.Y. Spring, Texas Fort Hamilton High Gloversville High Klein Oak High S School School School e

2002-03: Continued to swim breaststroke as a sopho- 2002-03: Relay team won the 400 free by more than 2002-03: Helped take first in the 400 free relay in a more for the Seawolves. 15 seconds with a time of 3:19.75 in the Iona/St. the Fordham meet. 2001-02: Competed for the Seawolves in the breast- Francis tri-meet…won first place in the 200 free with 2001-02: Finished third in the 400 medley relay with stroke event as a freshman. a time of 1:50.96 and first in the 100 free with his a time of 3:33.45 and in the 200 medley relay in High School: Attended Fort Hamilton…lettered two 49.79 in the tri-meet with Iona/St. Francis… nabbed 1:37.76…won the 200 free relay with a time of w years in the breaststroke. first place in the 50 free with a time of 22.38 in the 1:26.81…recorded a pair of fourth place finishes in Personal: James David Berkowtiz…born Oct. 21, win over Maine…took first place in the 400 medley the 50 free (22.12) and the 100 butterfly (52.86) at 1983, in Brooklyn, N.Y.…son of Renee and Gary relay against Maine with a time of 3:50.00…helped the conference championships. Berkowitz…brother of Tara…majoring in business. take first in the 400 free relay in the Fordham High School: Lettered three years for the o meet…finished first in the 100 free with a time of Panthers…named team MVP as a senior…reached Jeffrey Chu 48.43… grasped first place in the 200 free against the sectional consolation finals in 1998 and the sec- Fordham with a time of 1:47.23…took first place in tional finals in 1999 and 2000. Personal: Roger Dale Pugh . . . born March 27, 1983, the 400 free relay against Army with a time of l in Texas City, Texas...son of Cathy and Tom 3:15.31. Jr. • Butterfly • Erber...brother of Mandi and Lilli...MTD major. East Setauket, N.Y. 2001-02: Won the 200 free (1:50.61) and 100 free Johns Hopkins (49.70) against Fairfield…against Maine placed first v in 400 medley relay (3:37.20)…placed first in 200 University medley relay (1:40.88) and 100 free against Vermont…finished third in the 400 medley relay with Sophomores a time of 3:33.45 and in the 100 free (47.77), and placed first in the 200 free relay (1:26.81) at the e

America East Conference Championships. High School: Named team MVP and also Most Johns Hopkins: Spent two years at Johns Hopkins Valuable Athlete at Gloversville…also lettered in Nathan French University . . . NCAA B qualifier. soccer and track. s Personal: Edmund Lee Freeborn…born July 6, High School: A three-year letterwinner in swimming 1983, in Butler, Pa.…son of Deborah and Edmund at Ward Melville High School . . . earned all-state and Freeborn…brother of Charles and Thatcher …ma- So. • Backstroke • all-county honors in 2001 and All-Long Island acco- joring in education. lades 1999-2001 . . . member of the first League II team Tilbury, Ontario to go undefeated and win the county championship over UCC “The Pines” League I teams . . . also lettered in gymnastics, track, football and tennis. Personal: Jeffrey Chienhua Chu . . . born Nov. 19, Jason Maschi 1983, in Orange County, Calif. . . son of Mann Chun Sheng and Tsong-Lun Chu . . . brother of Eva . . . ma- Jr. • Freestyle • joring in biology. West Islip, N.Y. University of 2002-03: Tallied two first place finishes in the Bing- hamton/St. Peter’s tri-meet with a time of 9:58.71 in Billy Fick Maryland the 1000 free and a mark of 4:51.77 in the 500 free…took the 400 medley relay with a time of 3:44.66 in the Iona/St. Francis tri-meet…relay team won the 400 free by more than 15 seconds with a Jr. • Freestyle • time of 3:19.75 in the Iona/St. Francis tri-meet…tops Kings Park, N.Y. in the 200 fly with a time of 2:01.78 in the Iona/St. Goucher College At Maryland: Swam at the University of Maryland Francis tri-meet…claimed the top spot in the 1000 for one season. free against Boston with a time of 10:09.03…also High School: A six-time letterwinner in swimming took the 200 back in the Boston meet with a time of at West Islip High School . . . named team MVP in 1:58.27…relay team posted a 3:36.20 first place fin- 1999, 2000 and 2001 and athlete of the year in ish in the Boston meet…top finisher in the 200 free 2001. against Maine with a time of 1:47.39… also took first Personal: Jason Salvatore Maschi . . . born June in the 200 fly against the Black Bears…claimed the top spot in the 200 back with a time of 1:58.31 in the 29, 1983, in West Islip, N.Y. . . son of Loretta Maschi 2002-03: Took the top place in the 1000 free in the Fordham meet…took first place against Fordham in and Bernard Nawrocki . . . brother of Nicholas, Jillian Maine meet with a time of 10:47.02…runner-up in the the 1000 free with a time of 10:04.01…scored a 500 free against Maine thanks to a time of 5:10.02. and Jaylynn . . . majoring in biology. school record with his time of 53.88 in the 100 back Goucher College: Received a varsity letter the one against Providence…first against Providence with a year he competed at Goucher. 9:58.71 in the 1000 free…took first place in the 400 High School: Swam five years at the varsity level at free relay against Army with a time of 3:15.31…first the Stony Brook School, lettering all five…won the Ath- in the 500 free in the Army meet with a time of letic Excellence award twice…named all-league four 4:48.88. times. High School: Swam competitively for six years for Personal: John-William A. Fick…born Dec. 18, the Pool Sharks…competed in the back, fly and free 1983…son of Edith and John Fick…brother of mid-distance at the Canadian Junior Paul…majoring in history. Nationals…medaled in Ontario Provincals…winner of the Robert Inns Memorial award. Nathan French is the current Stony Brook Personal: Nathan Douglas French…born Nov. 12, record holder in five events. 1983…son of Patricia and Douglas French…brother of Nils, Leon, Sara, Bart and Riley.

Stony Brook Swimming/Diving Media Guide - 7 Meet the Seawolves Brian leight Kit Mirchel Kyle Thornton

So. • Freestyle • So. • Diving • So. • Freestyle • West Islip, N.Y. Floral Park, N.Y. Hastings, N.Y. West Islip High Francis Lewis High Hastings High School School School

2002-03: Posted a second place finish in the 400 2002-03: Posted a second place finish in the 400 2002-03: Broke 400 IM record with time of medley relay against Army with a time of 3:38.12. medley relay against Army with a time of 3:38.12. 4:16.73...claimed two first place finishes in the Iona/ High School: Lettered four years for the High School: Lettered four years for the St. Francis tri-meet with times of 2:00.69 in the 200 IM Patriots…swam both 50 free and 100 back and served Lions…competed in the 200 and 100 free…holds the and 4:54.35 in the 500 free…top finisher in the 200 as team captain…named team MVP and Senior Ath- school record in both events. free against Boston with a time of 1:48.24… took sec- ond place in the 400 medley relay against Maine with lete of the Year in 2002…helped lead his team to the Personal: Christian A. Mirchel…born Aug. 11, a time of 3:53.43…helped take first in the 400 free Queens Division Championship two years in a row. 1984…son of Helaina and Andrew Mirchel…brother relay in the Fordham meet…nabbed second in the 200 Personal: Brian Benjamin Leight…born June 11, 1984, of Greta and Briana…majoring in physics. free in the Fordham meet with his time of 1:47.64. in Bayside, N.Y.…son of Judith and Paul High School: Competed at the state championships Leight…brother of Nathan…majoring in physical Victor Navolokov all four years…team captain as a junior and therapy. senior…also lettered in cross country and golf…helped lead the golf team to the league championship in 2001- Kevin Lyons So. • Freestyle • 02. Kurgan, Russia Personal: Kyle P. Thornton…born July 16, 1984, in Abraham Lincoln Bronxville, N.Y.…son of Kim and Deryl Thornton So. • Breaststroke • …brother of Travis, Brad, Luke and Lance…majoring Clifton Park, N.Y. High School in sociology. Shenendehowa High School Freshmen 2002-2003: Competed as a freshman in butterfly events for the Seawolves. High School: Swam four years in the 500 free for High School: A four-time letterwinner in swimming Abraham Lincoln High School in Brooklyn, Damian Bergamaschi S at Shenendehowa High School...main event was the N.Y.…earned most improved and Arista awards. 100 yard breaststroke...also rowed in high school for Personal: Viktor V. Navolokov…born May 18, four years. 1984…son of Irina Sharapova and Vladimir Fr. • Freestyle • Personal: Kevin Michael Lyons . . . born June 1, 1984, Lavrentiev…majoring in physics engineering. Lynbrook, N.Y. T in Clifton Park, N.Y.. . . son of Lynne and James Chaminade High Lyons...brother of Keith and Kelly . . . majoring in Frank Schursky physics and astronomy. School

O Pat Marcel So. • Breaststroke/ Diving • Rye, N.Y. So. • Diving • Rye Neck High Cornwall, N.Y. High School: A four-time letterwinner rowing for the N School Chaminade Flyers under coach John Callinan...N.Y. Cornwall Central state champions his junior and senior years...named High School team captain as a senior. . .achieved No. 4 ranking in the country for 8-man rowing...new to competitive swimming this year. Y Personal: Damian Bergamaschi . . . born March 3, 2002-03: Took second place in the 400 medley re- 1985, in Brooklyn, N.Y.. . . son of Anna and Greg lay against Maine with a time of 3:53.43…posted a Bergamaschi . . . brother of Laura. second place finish in the 400 medley relay against 2002-2003: Scored first-place finishes on both the Army with a time of 3:38.12. Tom Bozza one and three-meter boards in the Binghamton/St. High School: Competed in three sports for the Pan- B Peter’s tri-meet thanks to a 234.52 on the one and a thers (hockey, football and golf)…named golf Most Fr. • Breaststroke • 259.42 on the three…took first place finishes on both Valuable Player all four years. Woodbury, Conn. the one and three-meter boards in the Iona/St. Peter’s Personal: Frank A. Schursky…born Nov. 4, tri-meet, taking the one-meter by more than 40 1983…son of Mary and Mel Schursky…brother of Sacred Heart High R points…swept both the one and three-meter events Mel, Sam, Jack and Helen…majoring in business School in the Maine meet, tallying a score of 247.65 on the management. one and 255.28 on the three…swept both the one and three-meter events against Fordham, setting a O new school record with his score of 286.71 on the three-meter…set a school record on the three-meter board with his 275.70 performance against High School: A four-time letterwinner in swimming Providence…also took the top spot on the one meter at Sacred Heart High School . . . three-time all-valley O with his score of 245.85 in the Providence match-up. pick and two-time all-state selection . . . won the NVL High School: Competed five years, lettering two, as title in the 100 breast as a sophomore and senior . . . a diver for the Dragons…won the county and sec- named team captain as a senior . . . also earned two tional championships in 2002…currently holds the letters in baseball. school diving record. Kit Mirchel returns for the Seawolves as part of a Personal: Tom Anthony Bozza . . . born April 2, 1985, K Personal: Patrick Thomas Marcel…born Dec. 10, talented sophomore class. in Woodbury, Conn. . . son of Lori and Anthony Bozza 1984…son of Erin and David Otterbein and Thomas . . . brother of Katie and Stephanie . . . majoring in Marcel…brother of Adam. chemical engineering. 8 - Stony Brook Swimming/Diving Media Guide Meet the Seawolves Ryan Payne Mike Rodrigues

Fr. • Freestyle • Fr. • Breaststroke • Seniors Rochester, N.Y. Smithtown, N.Y. Greece Athena Hauppauge High S High School School Erin Byrnes e Sr. • Diving • Great Neck, N.Y. High School: A five-year letterwinner in swimming High School: Five-time letterwinner in swimming at Great Neck High a at Greece Athena High School . . . two-time all-county Hauppauge High School . . . six-time all-league and School pick . . . scholar athlete . . . also played ice hockey. five-time all-county pick . . . earned All-Long Island Personal: Ryan Kenneth Payne . . . born June 5, honors in the 100 breast . . . also played football and 1985, in Rochester, N.Y. . . son of Colleen and Jim cross country. w Payne . . . brother of Jim . . . majoring in business. Personal: Amergilio Rodrigues . . . born Dec. 30, 1984, in Hauppauge, N.Y. . . son of Elizabeth and Ryan Petzold James Walsh . . . brother of Theresa and Ana . . .ma- 2002-03: Captured first place on the one-meter board joring in history. in the Iona/St. Francis tri-meet and second on the o three-meter…took second on the one-meter with a Fr. • Freestyle • Reijo Saajasto score of 237.15… was second in both the one and three-meter boards against Maine, finishing with a Larchmont, N.Y. score of 212.03 on the one and 218.25 on the l Mamaroneck High Fr. • Butterfly • three…took first place in he Fordham meet on the School three-meter board. Normal, Ill. 2001-02: Qualified for nationals with a score of 269.1 University High on the one-meter board and three-meter board v School against Sacred Heart…took home second in both the one and three meter boards against Maine…came in second in the one meter competition against Vermont with a score of 251.93…captured the three-meter title High School: Five-time letterwinner in swimming at against Army. e Mamaroneck High School . . . earned coaches award 2000-01: ECAC qualifier on both the one and three- as a senior. meter boards…during the season, won twice on each High School: A five-time letterwinner in swimming Personal: Ryan O'Neil Petzold . . . born Nov. 27, board…swept both events against Central at University High School . . . also played football, 1984, in New Rochelle, N.Y. . . son of Laurette O'Neil Connecticut…awarded Athlete of the Week honors. s tennis and track. and Charles Petzold . . . brother of Chris, Chuck and High School: Athlete of the Year as a senior…named Personal: Reijo Timbers Saajasto . . . born July 12, Kathleen . . . majoring in marine sciences. MVP in 1999…Nassau County champ in 1998 and 1985, in Mount Pleasant, Mich. . . son of Jill Timbers 1999…finalist at the state championship in and Lexa Saajasto . . . brother of Zak and Kegan . . . 1999…also named MVP of the winter and spring track Eric Piesnikowski majoring in computer science and math. teams. Personal: Erin E. Byrnes…born May 11, 1982, in Manhasset, N.Y. . . daughter of Mary and Edmond Fr. • Backstroke • Ruslan Safarov Byrnes . . . sister of Eddie . . .majoring in psychology. Farmingdale, N.Y. St. Anthony’s High Fr. • Backstroke • School Brooklyn, N.Y. Fort Hamilton High School

High School: A four-year letterwinner in swimming at Farmingdale High School . . . earned a gold medal in the Empire State Games . . . also played water High School: A seven-time letterwinner in swimming Danielle Delosh polo. at Fort Hamilton High School . . . named team MVP Personal: Eric A. Piesnikowski . . . born April 14, 1985, and outstanding athlete. in Farmingdale, N.Y. . . son of Lynn and Eric Personal: Ruslan Safarov . . . born July 21, 1984, in Sr. • Distance • Piesnikowski . . . brother of Ken, Dave, Mike and Tashkent, Uzbekistan . . . son of Nelly Safarova and Huntington, N.Y. Steve . . . majoring in business. Shamil Safarov . . . brother of Inessa . . . majoring in Harborfields High bio-medical engineering. School

2002-03: Competed for the third season in distance and backstroke events for the Seawolves. High School: Received two letters as a freestyler and backstroker for the Tornadoes…named co-cap- tain in 1998 and captain in 1999…awarded athletic honors in 1998 and 1999…received the coaches award in 1999…also lettered in varsity badminton. Personal: Danielle Delosh…Born August 31, 1982, in Manhasset, N.Y.…daughter of Diana and Robert Delosh…sister of Renee…majoring in psychology. Kyle Thornton looks to build on an impressive freshman season in which he broke the 400 IM record.

Stony Brook Swimming/Diving Media Guide - 9 Meet the Seawolves Starlyn Rupinski Jessica Claud

Sr. • Freestyle • Juniors Jr. • Breaststroke • Stony Point, N.Y. West Babylon, N.Y. North Rockland West Babylon High High School School Caryn Calisi Captain Jr. • Backstroke • Mount Sinai, N.Y. 2002-03: Broke the school record in the 400 free re- Oneonta State 2002-03: Took first place in the 200 breaststroke lay with a time of 3:43.56 in the Binghamton/St. University and second in the 50 free in the Binghamton/St. Peter’s meet…scored a first place finish in the 400 Peter’s tri-meet…scored a first place finish in the relay in the Iona/St. Francis tri-meet with a time of 400 relay in the Iona/St. Francis tri-meet with a time 4:09.37…relay team took second in the 400 medley of 4:09.37…won the 200 breaststroke in the Iona/ relay against Boston with a time of 4:05.83…took the St. Francis tri-meet with a time of 2:29.98…relay runner-up spot in the 400 medley relay in the Fordham team took second in the 400 medley relay against meet with a time of 4:05.16…broke school record in Boston with a time of 4:05.83…posted a then Oneonta: Competed in the 100 and 200 backstroke the 200 free relay with a time of 1:36.33 in the Provi- school record with her first place finish in the 50 dence meet…scored a first place finish in the 400 for Oneonta State before suffering a season-ending free (25.43) against Maine…first place in the 200 free relay against Army with a time of 3:43.92…was injury. breast against Fordham…took the runner-up spot second in the 200 free in the Army meet, posting a High School: A four-time letterwinner in swimming in the 400 medley relay in the Fordham meet with time of 2:02.87. at the Stony Brook School . . . three-time team cap- a time of 4:05.16…posted a record breaking per- 2001-02: Qualified for ECACs in five events — the 50 tain . . . earned all-league honors in six events from formance in the 50 free against Providence with free, 100 free, 200 free, 200 and 400 freestyle relays — 1997-2000...also played varsity lacrosse for two sea- her time of 25.59…took first place against Army in the most ever for a Stony Brook swimmer…set a school sons. the 400 medley relay with a time of 4:04.14… record in the 50 free with a time of 25.73 against Personal: Caryn Marie Calisi . . . born Sept. 1, 1983, scored a first place finish in the 400 free relay Wagner…also tied the school record in the 100 free in Mount Sinai, N.Y. . . daughter of Maryann and Paul against St. Peter's with a time of 55.3…anchored the against Army with a time of 3:43.92. Calisi...sister of Christina...majoring in English. 400 and 800 free relays that set new school records at 2001-02: Finished fourth in 400 medley relay with the METS Championships with times of 3:43.76 and a time of 4:04.32…placed fifth in the 200 medley 8:19.41…served as leadoff for the school record-set- relay setting a new school record with a time of ting 200 free relay team that finished in 1:42.51…placed 1:53.07 at the America East Championships. second in the 100 free with a time of 55.14 at High School: Swam three years in multiple events METS…had a third place finish at METS in the 200 for the Eagles…team co-captain in 2001…placed free with a time of 1:58.88…named Athlete of the Week top 16 at states in 50 and 500 free in after her performance at METS. 1999…awarded all-county honors in 50 and 500 S High School: Lettered six years for the Red free and 100 breaststroke. Raiders…named all-county (1995-99), all-league (‘97- Personal: Jessica Lynn Claud…Born December 4, 99) and all-section (‘98-99)…voted Most Improved (‘96), 1983, in West Islip, N.Y.…daughter of Karin and Most Dedicated (‘97-98) and Coaches Choice (‘99)… James Claud…sister of Alex and James…majoring Personal: Starlyn Darlene Rupinski…born Dec. 5, Jessica Cervelli in English. T 1982, in Nyack, N.Y.…daughter of Darlene and Stanley Rupinski…sister of Darin… majoring in environmen- Regina Kearney tal sciences. Jr. • Breaststroke • O Coram, N.Y. Jr. • Breaststroke • University of Staten Island, N.Y. N Massachusetts Boston University Stephanie Doty Y 2002-03: Competed in freestyle, breaststroke and re- Sr. • Freestyle • lay events for the Seawolves for her first season after Middletown, N.Y. transferring from UMASS...swam in the 200 IM and Boston University: Swam for two seasons at Bos- OCCC 100 breaststroke at the America East Championships. ton University . . . finished 16th in the 100 breast in High School: Lettered all three years she swam for 2002 and 16th in the 100 and 200 breast at the 2003 Longwood High School…competed in the 100 America East Championships . . . earned academic breaststroke…member of the National Honor Society. award from the AEC. B Personal: Jessica Lynn Cervelli...born April 14, 1983, High School: Four-year letterwinner in swimming at in Plainview N.Y....daughter of Catherine and Gary Curtis High School . . . state qualifier as a senior. Cervelli...sister of Michael and Garrett...pre-med ma- Personal: Regina J. Kearney . . . born March 1, 1983, in Staten Island, N.Y. . . daughter of Robin Levin . . . jor. sister of Dan . . . majoring in biology. R OCCC: Joins the swimming and diving team after transferring from OCCC. High School: Swam three years for the Middletown High School Middle Bears, lettering all three…was O named a scholar-athlete all three years she partici- pated. Personal: Stephanie Rose Doty…born Feb. 20, 1982, in Middletown, N.Y.…daughter of Karen and O Brian Doty…sister of Lacey, Patrick and Daniel…majoring in biology. K Junior Jessica Claud, who is part of three record-setting relay teams, will swim breaststroke for the Seawolves again this season. 10 - Stony Brook Swimming/Diving Media Guide Meet the Seawolves Tanya Niemczycki Laura Zuffante Erin Bowman

Jr. • Backstroke • Jr. • Butterfly • So. • Distance • St. James, N.Y. Staten Island, N.Y. Hauppauge, N.Y. Smithtown High Notre Dame Hauppauge High S School Academy School e

2002-03: Competed for her second year in backstroke 2002-03: Scored a first place finish in the 400 med- 2002-03: Scored a pair of runner-up finishes in the a events for the Seawolves. ley relay in the Iona/St. Francis tri-meet with a time Binghamton/St. Peter’s meet, coming in at 11:16.19 High School: Named team MVP as a senior…also of 4:09.37…took first place in the 200 fly in the Iona/ in the 1000 free and 5:32.17 in the 500 free…took lettered in track and field. St. Francis tri-meet with a time of 2:18.42. first in the 400 medley relay in the Iona/St. Francis Personal: Tanya Marie Niemczycki…born Sept. 28, 2001-02: Competed as a freshman for the Seawolves tri-meet with a time of 3:50.70…dominated the 1000 w 1983, in Manhassett, N.Y. …daughter of Virginia and in freestyle events. free by more than six seconds with her time of John Niemczycki…sister of Brigitte…majoring in High School: Swam four years for the 11:03.70 in the Iona/St. Francis tri-meet…won the nursing. Gators…named team captain and Most Valuable 1000 free with a time of 11:00.0 in the Maine Player. meet…swept the distance freestyle events against o Kristen Pagano Personal: Laura Marie Zuffante…born March 3, Providence, posting a 5:24.39 in the 500 free and 1983, in Staten Island, N.Y.…daughter of Agnes and taking the top spot in the 100 free… second in the Jr. • Diving • Anthony Zuffante…sister of Lisa and Christine …ma- 1000 free against Army with a time of 11:07.65. joring in nursing. Marlboro, N.Y. High School: Swam freestyle for five years for the l Eagles, lettering all five…named the team’s MVP in Iona College 1998 and 1999…named all-league and all-county from 1997-2001…member of the 1997 women’s state championship team…placed first in the 1500 free at v the Empire State Games…was a finalist at senior Sophomores METS…elected the team’s most dedicated and most determined in 2001. Personal: Erin Colleen Bowman…born December e Iona: Was Iona’s lone diver for one season, placing 21, 1983, in Hauppauge, N.Y.…daughter of Eileen sixth in the 1 meter at the MAAC Championships in and George Bowman…sister of Kelly and Coleen…majoring in chemistry. 2002-03. Jamie Bevilacqua High School: A four-year letterwinner in diving at s Marlboro High School . . .named Most Improved as a sophomore . . . as a senior named Most Valuable So. • Freestyle • Diver and recieved the sportsmanship award. Lido Beach, N.Y. Jessica Gleason Personal: Kristen Marie Pagano . . . born March 22, Long Beach High 1983 in Marlboro, N.Y. . . .daughter of Sally and An- School thony Pagano . . .sister of Nichole and Amanda... So. • Freestyle • majoring in math. Towanda, Ill. Alison Porteus Normal Community High School Jr. • Breaststroke • Carmel, N.Y. 2002-03: Broke the school record in the 400 free re- lay with a time of 3:43.56 in the Binghamton/St. John F. Kennedy Peter’s meet…took first in the 400 medley relay in High School the Iona/St. Francis tri-meet with a time of 3:50.70. 2002-03: Competed in freestyle events for the Sea- High School: Competed six years as a sprinter, let- Captain tering all six, for the Marines…elected team captain wolves as a freshman. twice…named MVP twice…awarded all-county High School: Competed four years for the Ironmen, honors…attended two state meets. lettering all four…participated in the 50, 100 and 200 Personal: Jamie Helen Bevilacqua…born April 7, freestyle…named MVP all four years…team captain 1984, in Lido Beach, N.Y.…daughter of Judy and in 2000 and 2001…conference champion in 1998 and 2002-03: Broke the school record in the 100 breast- Gerard Bevilacqua…sister of Nicole. in 2000. stroke against Providence with a time of 1:08.49… Personal: Jessica Ann Gleason…born Aug. 9, 1984, took first place against Army in the 400 medley relay in Bloomington, Ill.…daughter of Carol and Bill with a time of 4:04.14. Gleason …majoring in biochemistry. 2001-02: Helped the 400 medley relay team to first Claire Blechman place time of 4:16.21 against Sacred Heart…won the 400 medley relay versus Fairfield (3:51.77)…first place in 200 breaststroke (2:33.97) against So. • Diving • Maine…won three events against Vermont, the 200 Oneonta, N.Y. IM (2:20.60), the 100 breast (1:09.95) and 200 med- Oneonta High ley relay (1:55.43)…won 400 medley relay versus Iona and St. Francis…placed fifth in the 200 medley School relay, sixth in the 800 free relay, setting new school records in both with times of 1:53.07 and 8:12.23…placed fifth in the 100 breaststroke (1:07.26) at the conference championships. High School: Swam breaststroke four years…All- American in 2001…all-section honors in 1999- High School: Participated in gymnastics through the Junior Alison Porteus will co-captain this year’s women’s 2001…all-division in 1998-2001…also lettered in field YMCA until Level 8...competed in Nationals from team along with senior Starlyn Rupinski. hockey. 1998-2003...new to competitive diving this season. Personal: Alison Seifert Porteus …born April 1, 1983, Personal: Claire Carolyn Blechman…born Oct. 18, in Carmel, N.Y.…daughter of Theresa and Gerald 1984, in Oneonta, N.Y.…daughter of Amy and Jerome Porteus…sister of Rebecca and Jay…majoring in Blechman…majoring in English. math. Stony Brook Swimming/Diving Media Guide - 11 Meet the Seawolves Kim Harris Tricia palmeri Jenny Serven

So. • Backstroke • So. • Butterfly • So. • Distance • Farmingdale, N.Y. Seaford. N.Y. Canon City, Colo. Farmingdale High Holy Trinity Canon City High School Diocesan High School School

2002-03: Broke the school record in the 400 free re- 2002-03: Competed in freestyle and butterfly events 2002-03: Competed in distance events for the Sea- lay with a time of 3:43.56 in the Binghamton/St. for the Seawolves while a freshman. wolves as a freshman. Peter’s meet…scored a first place finish in the 400 High School: Received seven varsity letters for the High School: Lettered three years for the Tigers as relay in the Iona/St. Francis tri-meet with a time of Titans…named Most Valuable Player in 1998- a distance swimmer…member of the gold honor roll 4:09.37…took first place in the 200 back in the Bos- 2000…member of the all-academic team…received for three years. ton meet with a time of 2:19.70 and second place in all-league honors in 1998-2001…earned first team Personal: Jenny Marie Serven…born June 10, 1984, the 200 IM with a time of 2:16.05…relay team took honors 1998-2001. in Cañon City, Co.…daughter of Sharon and Harry second in the 400 medley relay against Boston with Personal: Patricia Ann Palmeri…born Feb. 7, 1984, in Serven…sister of Ross...majoring in social sciences. a time of 4:05.83…shaved over a second off of her New Hyde Park, N.Y.…daughter of Joanne and Anthony school record in the 200 back with her time of 2:16.3 Palmeri…sister of Stephanie Ann…majoring in business. against Maine…posted another first place finish with her time of 3:34.99 in the 400 free relay…took the Urszula Pawelko runner-up spot in the 400 medley relay in the Fordham meet with a time of 4:05.16… posted a record break- Freshmen ing performance in the 100 back with her time of So. • Freestyle • 1:00.49 against Providence…took first place against Deer Park, N.Y. Army in the 400 medley relay with a time of Deer Park High 4:04.14…took first against Army in the 200 back with School a time of 2:12.92…second in the 50 free with a time Allison DeSanti of 25.77 in the Army meet. High School: Competed at the varsity level five years for the Dalers…awarded all-conference honors 1998- Fr. • Breaststroke • 2001 in the backstroke and 200 IM…team’s MVP in Queensbury, N.Y. 1999 and 2001…voted team captain in 2001. Queensbury High Personal: Kimberely Anne Harris…born Sept. 29, 2002-03: Took first in the 400 medley relay in the Iona/ School 1984, in Farmingdale, N.Y.…daughter of Shirley St. Francis tri-meet with a time of 3:50.70. S andCharles Harris…sister of Kelly…majoring in biol- High School: Swam the 50 free and the 100 fly four ogy/pre-med. years for the Falcons…elected captain of the team twice and MVP twice…awarded all-league and all-county Shirlee Manoogian honors…member of the National Honor Society. T Personal: Ursula Pawelko…born July 1, 1984, in So. • IM • Poland…daughter of Margaret and William Pawelko High School: A six-time letterwinner in swimming at …majoring in biology. Queensbury High School . . . four-time team MVP... Holbrook, N.Y. currently holds five school records . . . state qualifier O University of Daniela Sepulveda for four straight seasons . . . also competed in cross Maryland country, skiing and track . . . earned Marc Olmsted So. • Backstroke • Leadership Award as a senior . . . member of the Goshen, N.Y. National Honor Society. N Personal: Allison Marie DeSanti . . . born Dec. 14, Goshen High 1984, in Queensbury, N.Y. . . daughter of Catherine School and James DeSanti . . . sister of Kristen . . . majoring in meteorology. Maryland: Swam for the University of Maryland for Y one season . . . finished 11th in the 100 back, 12th in the 200 IM and 15th in the 100 free at the 2003 ACC Megan Gaffey Championships. High School: Four-time letterwinner in swimming at 2002-03: Swam backstroke events her freshman Sachem High School . . . named Long Island MVP as season for the Seawolves. Fr. • Breaststroke • a junior and senior . . . team MVP all four years . . . High School: Competed four years for Amityville, N.Y. B four-time All-American, all-state, all-Long Island, all- Goshen…swam the 50, 100 and 200 backstroke and North Atlantic county and all-league pick . . . won the N.Y. state title freestyle…named Most Improved and MVP in 2001- in the 100 free three times. 02…team captain in 2001-02…member of foreign Regional High Personal: Shirlee Maegen Manoogian . . . born May language honor society. School R 31, 1984, in Holbrook, N.Y. . . daughter of Denise Personal: Daniela Andrea Sepulveda…born May 31, and Charlie Manoogian . . . sister of Timmy . . . ma- 1984, in Santiago, Chile…daughter of Graciela and joring in math education. Miguel and Graciela…sister of Malcelo…majoring in international business. O High School: Swam club for seven years, most re- cently on Connetquot Swim Club for Kerri Going. Personal: Megan Mercedes Gaffey . . . born June 28, 1985, in Manhattan, N.Y. . . . daughter of Iris and O James Gaffey . . .sister of Eric, Melanie and Mikaila...majoring in biology and English. K Sophomore Kim Harris looks to build on an impessive freshman season in which she broke Stony Brook records in the 100 and 200 yard backstroke.

12 - Stony Brook Swimming/Diving Media Guide Meet the Seawolves/Season Review Hailey Lewandowski Record Breakers The 2002-03 swimming and diving season Fr. • Diving • saw numerous school records fall as a group Suffern, N.Y. of young swimmers continued their improve- Ramapo High ment since joining the America East Confer- S School ence just two seasons ago. An influx of fresh- man talent and seasoned veterans brought the program to a new level and set the standard for future Seawolves teams to build upon. The e men turned in a 9-3 record and finished third at the America East Championships for the sec- ond consecutive season. Rewriting the Stony High School: An all-county, all-league and all-sec- Dave Alexander poses with 2002-03 award winners -- Most a tion diver at Ramapo High School... broke high school, Brook record books with twelve new marks, Valuable Kim Harris and Matt Hanson, Most Improved county and Section I records...also played softball in the team made great strides in the conference Cheryl Lynch and Ted Freeborn. 2000-01. to put itself in a position in 2003-04 to win an Personal: Hailey Lewandowski . . . born Sept. 26, America East Championship. pionships. Freshman Kim Harris broke three w 1985, in Suffern, N.Y. . . daughter of Sylvia and Ed The women’s team posted their first .500 sea- individual marks and set three more records Lewandowski. . . sister of Danielle and Tyler. son since 1999-2000, going 6-6 and finishing as part of relay teams. The team of Harris, Jes- Felicia Pocchiare sixth at the America East Championships last sica Claud, Michelle Miller and Staryln Rupin- February. Eight female records were set by a ski shaved over a full second off of the 200 o 2002-03 Seawolves squad that included 10 freestyle mark, while Harris, Claud and Miller Fr. • Backstroke • freshmen, and lost only three seniors. joined Alison Porteus to do the same in the Holbrook, N.Y. 200 medley relay. Sachem High Super Men l New Kids on the Block School The men’s team finished in third place at the America East Championships for the second Last season’s squad was dominated by new straight season. A dozen records were bro- faces as 21 freshmen --11 men and 10 women v ken by the squad last season, each of which is -- made their swimming and diving debuts for held by a returning team member in 2003-04. the Seawolves. Nathan French and Kim Har- Matt Hanson, a transfer from the University of ris topped the list of freshmen who made ma- High School: A five-year letterwinner in swimming Kansas, paced the record-setters by breaking jor impacts in their first season at Stony Brook. e at Sachem High School. three individual marks and joining relay teams French won the 200 and placed second in the Personal: Felicia Marie Pocchiare . . . born April 3, to best two more of the previous times. 100 backstroke at the America East Champi- 1985, in Holbrook, N.Y. . . daughter of Deborah and On the diving board, freshman Pat Marcel onships, breaking the school record in each Robert Pocchiare . . . sister of Tara, Robin and Nicole event. Harris was part of the three highest fin- s . . . majoring in nursing. performed as advertised, breaking the 3-meter dive record and placing second in both the 1- ishes at the championships on the women’s meter and 3-meter diving events at the con- side, teaming with Jessica Claud, Michelle ference championships. Miller and Starlyn Rupinski to finish sixth in the Kristen Williams 400 medley relay and joining Claud, Miller and Wonder Women Jamie Bevilacqua, also a freshman, to finish Fr. • Freestyle • The Seawolves set numerous school records sixth in the 200 medley relay. The backstroker Ellisville, Mo. last season while contributing to a sixth-place also took home sixth place in the 100 yard Lafayette High finish at the America East Conference Cham- event. School 2002-03 Schedule and Results

10/22 @Army ...... M: L, 170-71 W: L, 157-71 High School: A two-year letterwinner in swimming 10/26 Providence College ...... M: W, 146-63 at Lafayette High School . . . swam the 200 and 500 W: W, 141-90 freestyle. 11/13 Fordham University ...... M: W,133.5-100.5 Personal: Kristen Elaine WIlliams . . . born July 21, W: L, 152-90 1985, in Suffern, N.Y. . . daughter of Elaine and Tom 11/16 @University of Maine ...... M: W, 140-75 Williams . . . sister of Thomas . . . pre-med major. W: L, 135-108 11/23 Boston University ...... M: W, 126-115 Katy Zabler W: L, 126-115 11/26 @Iona College ...... M: W: 86-27 Fr. • Butterfly • W: W, 74-39 11/26 @St. Francis University ...... M: W, 95-18 Brookings, S.D. W: W, 83-27 St. Pius X High 12/07 @St. Peter's College ...... M: W, 100-7 School W: W, 94-16 12/07 @Binghamton University ...... M: L, 58-55 W: L, 67-46 1/18 @University of Vermont ...... M: W, 148-58 W: W, 120-105 High School: Earned one letter in swimming at St. 1/25 St. John's University ...... M: L, 148-125 Pius X High School . . . also competed for the Kan- W: L, 149-122 sas City Blazers club team. 2/01 @Fairfield University ...... M: W, 137-92 Personal: Kathryn Marie Zabler . . . born Oct. 18, W: W, 141-100 1984, in Kansas City, Mo. . . daughter of Lori and 2/14-16 America East Championships ...... M: 3rd Scott Zabler...sister of Daniel, Amy and W: 6th Douglas...majoring in occupational therapy.

Stony Brook Swimming/Diving Media Guide - 13 Record Book Men’s Records All-Time Results 200 Medley Relay ...... 1:36.78 ...... French, Alekseyev, Hanson, Payne 400 Medley Relay ...... 3:30.75 ...... French, Alekseyev, Hanson, Freeborn Women’s Results 50 Freestyle ...... :21.44 ...... Gary Leschinski 1979-80 6-2-1 100 Freestyle ...... :46.88...... Ted Freeborn 1980-81 9-3 200 Freestyle ...... 1:43.80 ...... John Kuck 1981-82 10-1 500 Freestyle ...... 4:41.45 ...... John Kuck 1982-83 10-1 1000 Freestyle ...... 9:47.10 ...... Bjorn Hansen 1983-84 9-2 1650 Freestyle ...... 16:23.12 ...... Bjorn Hansen 1984-85 8-2 100 Butterfly ...... 50.85 ...... Matt Hanson 1985-86 12-1 200 Butterfly ...... 1:51.61 ...... Matt Hanson 1986-87 8-3 100 Backstroke ...... 53.27 ...... Nathan French 1987-88 10-3 200 Backstroke ...... 1:55.19 ...... Nathan French 1988-89 9-4 100 Breaststroke ...... 57.82 ...... Michael Chang 1989-90 10-2 200 Breaststroke ...... 2:10.55 ...... Igor Voloshin 1990-91 7-4 200 Individual Medley ...... 1:57.28 ...... Matt Hanson 400 Individual Medley ...... 4:16.73 ...... Kyle Thornton 1991-92 2-8 1-Meter Dive (6 dives) ...... 280.59 ...... Brad Sessa 1992-93 5-5 1-Meter Dive (11 dives) ...... 455.10 ...... Brad Sessa 1993-94 6-3 3-Meter Dive (6 dives) ...... 286.72 ...... Pat Marcel 1994-95 8-3 3-Meter Dive (11 dives) ...... 451.00 ...... Kevin Flaherty 1995-96 7-3 200 Freestyle Relay ...... 1:25.53 ...... Berzansky, Freeborn, Payne, Pugh 1996-97 12-5-1 400 Freestyle Relay ...... 3:09.61 ...... Berzansky, Freeborn, French, Payne 1997-98 13-7 800 Freestyle Relay ...... 7:03.00 ...... Kuck, Neeb, Thompson, Leschinski 1998-99 9-10 Women’s Records 1999-00 5-5 200 Medley Relay ...... 1:50.62 ...... Harris, Porteus, DeSanti, Manoogian 2000-01 4-7 400 Medley Relay ...... 4:04.32 ...... Claud, Porteus, Miller, Rupinski 2001-02 5-7-1 50 Freestyle ...... 24.66 ...... Shirlee Manoogian 2002-03 6-6 100 Freestyle ...... 54.16 ...... Shirlee Manoogian 200 Freestyle ...... 1:57.75 ...... Nancy Winkler Men’s Results 500 Freestyle ...... 5:12.3 ...... Maj-Britt Hansen 1965-66 0-7 1000 Freestyle ...... 10:49.6 ...... Maj-Britt Hansen 1966-67 4-9 1650 Freestyle ...... 17:59.2 ...... Maj-Britt Hansen 1967-68 3-9-1 100 Butterfly ...... 58.84 ...... Shirlee Manoogian 1968-69 6-7 S 200 Butterfly ...... 2:09.81 ...... Shirlee Manoogian 1969-70 12-3 100 Backstroke ...... 1:00.05 ...... Kim Harris 1970-71 2-10 200 Backstroke ...... 2:10.79 ...... Kim Harris 1971-72 1-6 T 100 Breaststroke ...... 1:05.49 ...... Alison Porteus 1972-73 NA 200 Breaststroke ...... 2:26.10 ...... Alison Porteus 1973-74 12-3 200 Individual Medley ...... 2:12.47 ...... Shirlee Manoogian 1974-75 NA 400 Individual Medley ...... 4:46.99 ...... Laura Bartlett 1975-76 6-3 O 1-Meter Dive (11 dives) ...... 426.1 ...... Pauline O’Connor 3-Meter Dive (11 dives) ...... 465.9 ...... Pauline O’Connor 1976-77 3-7 200 Freestyle Relay ...... 1:41.08 ...... Claud, Harris, Miller, Rupinski 1977-78 4-6 N 400 Freestyle Relay ...... 3:43.56 ...... Bevilacqua, Harris, Miller, Rupinski 1978-79 5-7 800 Freestyle Relay ...... 8:12.23 ...... Rupinski, Miller, Porteus, Doret 1979-80 9-3 1980-81 4-4 1981-82 4-2 Y 1982-83 7-1 1983-84 8-2 1984-85 8-2 1985-86 8-2 1986-87 9-1 B 1987-88 10-0 1988-89 5-4 Maj-Britt Hansen Matt Hanson Starlyn Rupinski 1989-90 5-4 500 freestyle ...... 5:12.3 200 IM ...... 1:57.82 200 freestyle relay ...... 1:41.08 1990-91 8-3 R 1000 freestyle ...... 10:49.6 100 butterfly ...... 50.85 400 freestyle relay ...... 3:43.56 1650 freestyle ...... 17:59.2 200 butterfly ...... 1:51.61 800 freestyle relay ...... 8:12.23 1991-92 4-5 400 medley relay ...... 4:04.32 1992-93 NA 1993-94 3-7 O 1994-95 4-4 1995-96 3-7 1996-97 8-8 O 1997-98 7-8 1998-99 10-6 1999-00 2-7 2000-01 3-8 Michael Chang Pauline O’Connor K 2001-02 7-4 100 breaststroke ...... 57.82 One-meter dive ...... 426.1 points 2002-03 9-3 Three-meter dive ...... 465.9 points

14 - Stony Brook Swimming/Diving Media Guide Honors/Awards Most Valuable/Most Improved

2002-03 MVP ...... Kim Harris MIP ...... Cheryl Lynch MVP ...... Matt Hanson MIP ...... Ted Freeborn 2001-02 MVP ...... Kristi Schubert S MIP ...... Laura Zuffante MVP ...... Tim Larkin MIP ...... Ted Freeborn 2000-01 MVP ...... Starlyn Rupinski MIP ...... Lucy Sawyer e MVP ...... Igor Voloshin Tom Aird Janice Bender Pauline O’Connor MIP ...... Vasiliy Rodin 1999-2000 DIII All-American DIII All-American DII All-American MVP ...... Sarah Doret 1982, 1984, 1985 1983 1995 MIP ...... Liz Dannebaum MVP ...... Igor Voloshin MIP ...... Yohann Littee a 1998-99 MVP ...... Laura Bartlett NCAA All-Americans Dick Krempecki MIP ...... Alyson Lamonte MVP ...... Tim Larkin Outstanding Senior Award MIP ...... Ted Watabe 1997-98 Division II MVP ...... Kristine Coleman w MIP ...... Theresa Dondiego Pauline O’Connor Maj-Britt Hansen 1986 MVP ...... Ryan Gillespie 1995 One-meter diving MIP ...... Michael Chernyak Joanne Collins 1997 1996-97 Ryan Gillespie 1998 MVP ...... Jennifer Roberts Division III MIP ...... Joy Hartman o Michael Chang 2000 MVP ...... Michael Chang Tom Aird MIP ...... Chris Propete 1995-96 1982 100 fly Devin Bougie 2001 MVP ...... Kristin Bernard Shaden Zakour 2001 MIP ...... Heather Martin 1984 100 fly MVP ...... Alex Mills 1985 100 fly MIP ...... Dan Halpert l 1993-94 MVP ...... Kristin Bernard MIP ...... Jennifer Person Janice Bender MVP ...... Dan Tesone 1983 50 fly, 100 fly MET Conference 1992-93 MVP ...... Corinne Jones v Joe Stetz MVP Award MIP ...... Joan Walsh MVP ...... Marc Danin Jim Donlevy 1991-92 MVP ...... Jen Morritt 1983 800 free relay Rich Fotiades 1970 MIP ...... Maria Corba Tom Aird 1982 MVP ...... Brian Seeley 1990-91 e John Dennelly Tom Aird 1985 MVP ...... Nancy Winkler MVP ...... Mark Brady 1983 800 free relay Bjorn Hansen 1985 ...... Francis Rubenbauer MIP ...... Dan Tesone John Kuck 1986 1989-90 Bjorn Hansen MVP ...... Jen Morritt 1982 1650 free Ken Ilchuk 1989 MIP ...... Dianne Deschamps s MVP ...... Nick Cunard Michael Chang 1998 MIP ...... Mark Palagiano 1983 1650, 800 free relay 1988-89 Tim Larkin 1999 MVP ...... Maj Britt Hansen MIP ...... Tracey Ann Shaw Maj-Britt Hansen MVP ...... Ken Ilchuk MIP ...... Mike Defina 1986 200,500,1650 free 1987-88 MVP ...... Maj Britt Hansen MET Conference MIP ...... Kristine Smawley John Kuck MVP ...... Bill Thompson Coach of the Year 1986-87 1986 500 free MVP ...... Debbie Dobbs MIP ...... Heather Stein MVP ...... Gary Leschinski Howard Levine Ken Lee 1970 1985-86 MVP ...... Maj Britt Hansen 1983 800 free relay Dave Alexander 1991 MIP ...... Peggy Karabatsos MVP ...... John Kuck Dave Alexander 1996 1984-85 Patricia Trainor MVP ...... Patricia Trainor Dave Alexander 1998 MIP ...... Beth Carillo 1985 100 back MVP ...... Gary Leschinski 1983-84 MVP ...... Brenda Carroll MIP ...... Mary Kleis MVP ...... Bjorn Hansen Men’s Coaching History 1982-83 MVP ...... Jan Bender MIP ...... Gail Hackett Coach Years W L Pct. MVP ...... John Dennelly 1981-82 Ken Lee 1965-72, 74-76 36 55 .395 MVP ...... Jan Bender MIP ...... Eileen Walsh Henry von Mechow 1972-73 NA ----- MVP ...... Bjorn Hansen 1980-81 Ron Harris 1973-74 12 3 .800 MVP ...... Brenda Kessler MIP ...... Mary Constant Barry Fox 1976-77 3 7 .300 MVP ...... Robert Hamlett 1979-80 Ralph Werntgen 1977-78 4 6 .400 MVP ...... Mary Lou Rochon MIP ...... Johanna Hynes John DeMarie 1978-94 97 47 .674 MVP ...... Rod Woodhead 1978-79 (WITHOUT 1992-93) MVP ...... Larry Ahlgren 1977-78 Chris Chance 1994-95 4 4 .500 MVP ...... Larry Ahlgren 1976-77 Dave Alexander 1995-present 56 51 .523 MVP ...... Larry Ahlgren 1975-76 MVP ...... Greg Austin 1974-75 MVP ...... Phil LeNoach 1973-74 MVP ...... Eric Leiber 1972-73 MVP ...... Al Sajnacki 1971-72 MVP ...... Bob Maestre ...... Rich Fotiades 1970-71 MVP ...... Paul Montagna 1969-70 MVP ...... Rich Fotiades ...... Peter Kimley 1968-69 MVP ...... John Sherry 1966-67 Tim Larkin Devin Bougie Shaden Zakour Michael Chang MVP ...... Rocky Cohen ...... John Robertson Dick Krempecki Dick Krempecki Dick Krempecki Dick Krempecki 1965-66 Award Award Award Award MVP ...... John Robertson

Stony Brook Swimming/Diving Media Guide - 15 Administration

Jim Fiore Dr. Shirley Strum Kenny Director of Athletics University President

On July 23, 2003, Jim Fiore was named the ninth Shirley Strum Kenny, President of the State Uni- Director of Athletics in Stony Brook University his- versity of New York at Stony Brook, has combined a tory. He brings over 10 years of experience in ath- teaching and research career with administrative letic administration to Stony Brook and for the past leadership. Dr. Kenny is widely recognized for her several years he has served as the senior associate director of athletics initiatives to build bridges between the academic and business commu- at Princeton University under Gary Walters. nities and has also been active in business and education collaborations At Princeton, he provided department-wide leadership in support of the on workforce issues. director of athletics for a program that supports 38 sports, 40 club sports Dr. Kenny taught at the University of Texas, Gallaudet College, the programs and more than 1,000 student athletes. A member of the senior Catholic University of America, the University of Delaware and the Uni- management team, he was in charge of athletic programming oversight versity of Maryland. While at Maryland, she served as Chair of the De- of all varsity sport programs. In addition, Fiore was responsible for all partment of English and Provost of Arts and Humanities. She became personnel matters including the coordination of national searches for President of Queens College in 1985 and President of Stony Brook in coaches, staff and administrative positions. Along with the director of ath- 1994. She is the first woman to be named to the Stony Brook presidency letics, he also assisted in the planning for short and long-term capital and the first non-physicist to assume the position. improvements. During her nine years at Queens College, Dr. Kenny initiated many During Fiore’s tenure, Princeton has achieved unprecedented success new programs, including the Business and Liberal Arts Program, the on the fields of play and in the classroom. Ranked the No. 1 College/ Journalism Program, the Asian American Center, the Louis Armstrong University by U.S. News And World Report, Princeton has finished among House and Archives Project, the Michael Harrington Center and the the Top 25 in the Sears Director’s Cup standings in three of the last five Center for the New American Workforce. years and is the only non-scholarship institution to ever finish in the Top One of Dr. Kenny’s main goals for Stony Brook is the enhancement of 25. From 1999-2003, Princeton teams combined to win 60 Ivy League undergraduate education. In order to achieve this goal, she established championships and nine national championships. During the 2002-03 the Boyer Commission on Educating Undergraduates in the Research academic year, 16 Princeton student-athletes received first team All- University to create a new model of undergraduate education for the ma- America honors for a program that boasts a 96 percent graduation rate jor research universities. She is also committed to strengthening rela- across all sports. Sports Illustrated for Women ranked Princeton as a top tions with business and involving the University deeply in community af- 10 athletic program for women. fairs. From 1995-1998, Fiore was the Assistant Director of Athletics at She serves as a member of the boards of Toys “R” Us, Computer As- Dartmouth. Promoted after one year as the assistant athletic facilities sociates International, the Chase Manhattan Metropolitan Advisory Board, manager, Fiore assisted with the daily operations supervision of Goodwill Industries of Greater New York, the Long Island Association, the Dartmouth’s comprehensive 34-sport program and handled all duties re- Institute for Community Development and the Long Island Research In- lated to NCAA, ECAC and Ivy League championships. stitute. Prior to Dartmouth, Fiore interned at Princeton (1994-1995) for one year Dr. Kenny received a bachelor of journalism and a B.A. in English in which he assisted the director of athletics on assigned projects. from the University of Texas; M.A. from the University of Minnesota; Ph.D. He began his career as an assistant to the Executive Director of the from the University of Chicago; and honorary doctorates from the Univer- National Invitation Tournament during the spring and summer of 1993 sity of Rochester and Chonnam National University in Korea. She has S before moving on to take an internship in the compliance office at Fordham. been honored as part of the Outstanding Women at the University of Fiore is a native of Long Beach, N.Y. and graduated from Long Beach Maryland, Outstanding Alumnus at the University of Chicago, and Out- High School. Following high school he went on to get his bachelor of arts standing Alumnus of the College of Communications at the University of degree in liberal arts in 1991 from Hofstra University, where he played Texas. She is married to Robert W. Kenny, and they have five children T free safety for the football team. and three grandchildren. Athletic Facilities Goldstein Academic Center O Located in the Indoor Sports Complex, the Varsity Weight Room is a The Goldstein Academic Center was dedicated in December of 1997 2,200 square foot facility and serves all of the Seawolves' intercollegiate through a gift made possible by the generous support of Stuart Goldstein athletic teams. The facility is designed to provide the athletes with all the and the Sunny and Abe Rosenberg Foundation. As a result, the Department resources needed to allow them to physically develop to compete and con- N tend at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics. of Athletics can offer its student-athletes some of the finest academic ser- Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, David Johnston, will begin his vices on campus. fourth year at the Brook in September. The weight staff is responsible for The University is proud of the accomplished student-athletes it has pro- the design and implementation of physical training programs for all 20 of duced, many of whom are respected and admired throughout the world. the University's athletic teams. Their mission is to provide a safe and effec- Stuart Goldstein graduated from Stony Brook in 1974 with a B.S. in psychol- Y tive training environment in order for each athlete to fulfill his/her athletic potential. ogy. During his four years, Goldstein was a squash standout, earning All- The facility houses over eight tons of free weights, including dumbbells America honors, the first athlete to do so in Stony Brook athletic history. ranging from five to 150 lbs., and several Olympic Weightlifting platforms Following graduation, he joined the professional squash tour, where he played and squat racks. Training 'tools' include stability balls, medicine balls, weight eight years on the international circuit. Two of these years were spent ranked vests, weighted jump ropes, plyometric jump boxes, hex and trap bars, dot as the No. 1 squash player in the world. In 1990, Goldstein was the recipient B drill mats, agility ladders and hurdles and numerous apparatus to develop trunk strength and core stabilization. of the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year and in 1991 was inducted into the All physical training sessions are designed to enhance athletic perfor- Seawolves Hall of Fame. mance and minimize the potential for injury. With free weights, the entire The fruits of the Center are readily apparent. Last year, 42 percent of the R body can be trained in a sport-specific functional manner, preparing the student-athletes finished the year on the honor role. Even more impressive athletes for the rigors of competition and daily practice. is the fact that 45 percent of scholarship athletes finished with the same Training routines emphasize strength and power development, incorpo- rating Olympic weightlifting, jump training and an abundance of medicine distinction. The Center has also helped produce several Phi Beta Kappa O ball work. Periodic testing and assessment sessions are planned to evalu- Honor Society inductees and 23 student-athletes earned Academic Achieve- ate the athlete's progress and physical development throughout the year ment Honors (GPA of 3.0 or better)— the highest total in five years. Martha and an entire career. Barrett, a recently graduated member of the women’s swim team, was named To complement the strength program, the Indoor Sports Complex also as the America East Scholar Athlete of the Year in 2001-02. houses an indoor running track and numerous indoor courts to provide the O setting for agility, speed and conditioning drills. Proximally located is newly The Center houses the offices of the Assistant Athletic Director for Stu- constructed Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium, which offers the staff another venue dent-Athlete Services (Julie Muller) as well as the Assistant Athletic Director to develop speed and conditioning. The stadium's state-of-the-art field turf for Academic Services (Greg Issac). The Academic Services office provides is an excellent surface to perform conditioning sessions and has proven to academic and general advising, scheduling and record/registration updates, be very popular with the athletes. K monitoring of academic progress, tutorial services, study hall facilities, a com- In just two years in the America East, the strength and conditioning staff has contributed to the development of future conference champions. puter lab and advocacy link with the campus academic community.

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