QUICK FACTS/CONTENTS Table of Contents Academics....................................................................................Page 19 ACC Tournament History............................................................Page 24 2002-03 North Carolina Rowing The University of North Carolina Inside the Guide Location: Chapel Hill, N.C. Awards and Honors ..............................................................................Page 13 Chartered: 1789 Carolina Athletics ..................................................................................Page 15 Enrollment: 25,480 (15,844 undergraduates) Coaching Staff ........................................................................................Page 4 Chancellor: Dr. James Moeser Letterwinners ........................................................................................Page 13 Director of Athletics: Dick Baddour Novice Squad ........................................................................................Page 11 Senior Women’s Administrator: Dr. Beth Miller Program History ....................................................................................Page 12 Affiliation: NCAA Division I 2003 Schedule ..................................................................................Back cover Conference: Atlantic Coast The University of North Carolina ........................................................Page 14 Nickname: Tar Heels Varsity Profiles ........................................................................................Page 5 Mascot: Rameses the ram Varsity Roster ..........................................................................................Page 3 School colors: Carolina blue and white Athletic department web site: www.TarHeelBlue.com www.TarHeelBlue.com Carolina Rowing For more information on Carolina rowing, go to the Head coach: Sarah Haney (North Carolina, 1998) official website of North Carolina athletics. Year as head coach: First TarHeelBlue.com offers schedules, rosters, results Office phone: (919) 962-8278 and more for all 28 of Carolina’s varsity sports. Office fax: (919) 843-8175 Email: [email protected] Assistant coach/Novice coach: Laura Fogt (North Carolina, 2001) Office phone: (919) 843-7970 UNC Athletic Communications Email: [email protected] Assistant A.D for Athletic Communications: Steve Kirschner Varsity assistant coach: Laura Baylor (North Carolina, 1998) Rowing contact: Dana Gelin Office phone: (919) 962-8277 Email address: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Office phones: (919) 962-2123/962-0083 Volunteer assistant coach: Maura Vizza (Drake, 2001) Office fax: (919) 962-0612 Practice site: University Lake Mailing address: P.O. Box 2126, Chapel Hill, NC 27515 Boathouse phone: (919) 962-4632 Please contact Dana Gelin for information on coverage of the UNC rowing Head athletic trainer: Dr. Dan Hooker team. Graduate student trainers: Danielle Wilderman, Megan Pate • The 2002-03 UNC rowing media guide was produced by Dana Gelin with Team physician: Dr. Tom Brickner assistance from Stacy Scarazzo. Campus photos by Dan Sears. All other photos Academic advisor: Nicky Hudson by Jeffrey A. Camarati, except as noted. 2002-03 North Carolina Rowing • Page 1 CAROLINA ROWING ed on the team. UNC rowers and coxswains also are involved in a wealth of activities on campus, including the ACT (Athletes Coming Together) mentoring program, sororities and intramural sports. Four members of the var- sity squad–Kim Baxter, Ginger Jordan, Grace Wallenborn and Lindsey Wilfley–spent the Fall 2002 semester study- ing abroad. The Academic Support Program UNC’s Academic Support Program assists student-athletes in exploring their interests and abilities, enjoying a broad educational experience, and reaching or exceeding their academic goals. Located primarily in the Pope Academic Support Center, the program opened its doors in 1986. It is equipped with study facilities, a foreign language lab, tutorial rooms, a computer lab, a 128-seat auditori- The UNC Boathouse at University Lake um, counselors’ offices, and state-of-the-art video and computer equipment. At the center, University Lake students meet with staff to discuss course selection, major and career The Carolina crew rows on University Lake, a short run or drive from the campus. A three-bay boathouse accommodates the Tar Heel women’s fleet of 14 Vespoli hulls, as well as the UNC men’s program and the local masters contingent. Carolina utilizes 80 feet of newly-installed wooden dock. Originally owned by the University, the lake is now managed by the Orange Water and Sewer Authority as a public watershed. As a result, development along the waterfront is very limited and the UNC coaches’ launches are the only motor traffic on the lake. The crews share the lake with abundant wildlife and the occasional fisherman. The 2700-meter stretch of navigable water is well sheltered and never freezes, allowing UNC to row all 156 days of the NCAA season. True Student-Athletes The Carolina rowing program sets high standards for academic and ath- letic excellence, with team members expected to achieve on the water and in the classroom. Twenty-four team members earned spots on the ACC Academic Honor Roll for the 2001-02 school year, while 21 Tar Heel rowers and coxswains made the The Dean’s List. Three members of this year’s varsity team–Kim Baxter, Emily Mills and Mollie Silver–are Morehead Scholars, recipients of UNC’s most prestigious merit scholarship. Novice rower Claire Young also is a Carolina’s erg room Morehead Scholar. Kara Kerscher and Jordana Werner have been induct- ed into Phi Beta Kappa. Many other academic scholarships are represent- exploration, academic progress and academic eligibility. During the 2001-02 academic year, 248 Carolina student-athletes made the ACC Academic Honor Roll, which requires a cumulative GPA of at Supporting UNC Rowing least 3.0 for the year. In the fall of 2001, 154 student-athletes made the The University of North Carolina has a long-term agreement with Dean’s List, and 135 did so in the spring of 2002. Nike, which provides UNC teams with shoes, “Our young people are students first and athletes second and that will apparel, equipment bags and other products. always be the case at the University,” says Athletic Director Dick The contract, signed in 1994 and again in Baddour. “That is a credit to our coaches, administrators and support 1997, was extended for a period of eight staff, but most of all, our student- athletes. Their accomplishments in the more years beginning in July 2002. In addi- classroom are very impressive.” tion to Nike products, the agreement provides $100,000 annually to the The Academic Support Program serves approximately 750 student-ath- Chancellor's Academic Enhancement Fund for undergraduate teaching letes. The Academic Support Center is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. dur- and $100,000 annually to the UNC athletic department to reward ing the week and from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays. Visitors are wel- Olympic sport programs and coaches for academic and athletic excel- come to tour the facility during afternoon hours. lence. 2002-03 North Carolina Rowing • Page 2 CAROLINA ROWING Strength and Conditioning at UNC The Tar Heels use varied workouts to reach and maintain the best pos- sible level of conditioning. In addition to practices on the water, the team works out in the weight room, the ergometer room and on the track. UNC’s erg room is located in Woollen Gym and features 21 Concept II ergometers in a mir- rored facility. Strength training is conducted in an 8,000- square foot fitness center, located below the aca- demic center in Kenan Fieldhouse. One of three fitness facilities utilized by Carolina athletes, the Kenan center includes The varsity squad works out in UNC’s 8,000 square foot strength facility. state-of-the-art equipment and features a perform- earned recognition as the best lifters among all of the UNC women’s ance lab, used both for teams. conditioning and for mon- itoring rehabilitation. The Sports Medicine at UNC Tar Heels make use of The Tar Heels receive excellent care from one of the country’s best modern strength, flexibili- sports medicine staffs. Dr. Tim Taft, Director of Sports Medicine, over- Greg Gatz spots for sophomore Michelle Hall ty and conditioning meth- sees a comprehensive program designed to keep student-athletes healthy ods in a year-round train- and to rehabilitate any injuries quickly and successfully. Dr. Tom ing cycle, under the direction of Greg Gatz, Director of Strength and Brickner is the physician who works directly with the rowing team. Conditioning for Olympic Sports. Athletic trainer Dan Hooker oversees care of the rowing team and is Jeanette Crets was named the team’s best varsity lifter for 2001-02 assisted by graduate student trainers Danielle Wilderman and Megan while Kim Lyko was honored as the top novice. In 1999, the rowing team Pate. 2002-03 Varsity Roster Name Position Year Height Hometown (High School) Kim Baxter Coxswain Jr. 5-5 New London, N.H. (The Kent School) Rebecca Bennett Port Jr. 5-9 Wilmington, N.C. (New Hanover) Julie Domina Starboard So. 5-5 Cary, N.C. (Cary) Lauren Dowdy Port So. 5-8 Chapel Hill, N.C. (East Chapel Hill) Michelle Hall Port So. 5-10 Chapel Hill, N.C. (East Chapel Hill) Bessie Jackson Port Sr. 5-9 Georgetown, Calif. (El Dorado) Ginger Jordan Starboard Jr. 5-11 Asheville, N.C. (A.C. Reynolds) Rawan Kablawi Port So. 5-7 Alpharetta, Ga. (Milton) Kara Kerscher Port Sr. 5-9 Cincinnati, Ohio (Turpin) Kim Lyko Coxswain