2006-07 WOMEN’S ROWING TABLE OF CONTENTS 2006-07 Outlook. 2 QUICK FACTS Coaching Staff . 3 The University Robert Gillin, Jr. Boathouse . 4 Location . Philadelphia, Pa. 19131 Founded . 1851 The Hawk . 4 Enrollment. 4,150 2006-07 Roster. 5 Denomination. Roman Catholic (Jesuit) Hawk Profiles . 6 Nickname. Hawks Hawk Photo Roster. 7 Colors . Crimson and Gray Athletic Affiliation . NCAA Division I 2005-06 Year In Review / Statistics . 8-9 Conference . Atlantic 10 Atlantic 10 Conference . 10 Home Course. Schuylkill River All-Time Atlantic 10 Results . 11 The Team Recent Dad Vail Results . 12 Head Coach . Gerry Quinlan (Notre Dame ‘91 - 8th year) Rowing Office . 610-660-1730 A Proud Tradition . 13 Boathouse . 610-660-1700 All-Time Roster. 14 Assistant Coach . Patti Scinto (Saint Joseph’s ’98 – 8th year) Administration . 15 . Linda Gallagher (Loyola-MD ’00 - 7th year) Saint Joseph’s University . 16 . Kelly O’Brien (Villanova ‘01 - 3rd year) Captains . Alicia Easby-Smith, Megan Henry & Liz Sauter Letterwinners Returning/Lost . 18/8 WWW.SJUHAWKS.COM 2006 Atlantic 10 Finish . 2nd Athletic Communications Assistant A.D./Communications . Marie Wozniak SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY Associate Director of Athletic Communications. Jack Jumper ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT Assistant Director of Athletic Communications. Amber Tyson Athletic Communications Assistant . Joe Greenwich The Mission of the Athletics Department at Saint Women’s Rowing Contact . Amber Tyson J o s e p h ’s University reflects the Mission of the E-mail . [email protected] University by using the programs within Athletics as a Athletic Communications Phone . 610-660-1738 way to develop the whole person and preparing men Athletic Communications Fax . 610-660-1724 and women for others. Saint Joseph’s University President . Timothy R. Lannon, S.J. • To educate the whole person by complementing the academic experience with athletic and recreational programs and activities Vice President for Student Life. Dr. Linda Lelii outside the classroom. Associate Vice Pres./Athletic Director . Don DiJulia Assistant Vice Pres./Athletic Business Aff a i r s . Jim Brown • To create an environment for personal growth through openness, Associate AD/Facilities . Kevin Quinn respect, and a concern for others. Associate AD/Varsity Programs. Ellen Ryan Associate AD/Marketing & Corporate Partnerships . Tim Curran • To communicate the value of community and family through team Asstistant AD/Rec. & Intramurals . Corey Shannon work and sportsmanship. Executive Director of Athletic Development . Katie Shields • To provide opportunities for students to learn self-discipline, responsibility, decision-making, and attainment of goals. • To provide opportunities for students to participate and compete CREDITS in a first-class manner. The 2007 Saint Joseph's University Wo m e n ’s Rowing Media Guide was designed by Phil Denne and Amber Tyson. It was written and edited by Amber Ty s o n . • To provide equitable opportunities for all students and staff, Editorial assistance provided by Joe Greenwich and Jack Jumper. Additional con- including women and minorities. tributions were made by Emily G. Pambianchi. Action photography by Gre g C a rroccio of Sideline Photos and still photography by Laird Bindrim. Printing by • To advance the University regionally and nationally through S m i t h - E d w a rds-Dunlap, Philadelphia, PA . intercollegiate athletics. 2006-07 Women’s Rowing 1 SEASON OUTLOOK The Saint Joseph’s women’s rowing team has been The Varsity 8, 2nd Varsity 8, and Varsity 4 will deepen grabbing headlines in the past few years and continued that with these talented women and will look to provide the team trend with record finishes at the San Diego Crew Classic, with astonishing results. The freshman class is very athletic Atlantic 10 Championships, Dad Vail Regatta, and the and had great success this fall. The coaching staff expects Henley Women’s Regatta last season. Coach Gerry Quinlan a lot from them in the upcoming season, but the freshmen and his staff have returned for the 2006-07 season looking also have great expectations for themselves. to build on the momentum provided by The coxswain corps is knowledge- last season’s wins and to keep raising the able and enthusiastic, and they have bar to new heights this season. established themselves as leaders in the Two of the squad’s co-captains, jun- fall season. Sophomore Kristen Bonnici ior Liz Sauter and senior Meghan Henry, and freshman Andi Hartfield will com- will return to this year’s Varsity 8. mand the Varsity boats while Dominique Joining them will be sophomores Debbie Russo will lead the freshmen. Regardless Bateman, Lauren Sysol, and Katie of age, it is evident the team is talented Reehill. This strong nucleus will help and prepared for a good season. provide steady leadership and quality The Saint Joseph’s University results for the Hawks. Competition to fill women’s rowing team has plenty of past out the boat will be tough as junior co-captain Alicia Easby- success to lean on as it moves forward with the upcoming Smith and juniors Kelly McKinley will be vying for the 2007 season. As Coach Quinlan explains, “They say you remaining spots as they compete to show their skills on the can tell a lot about character in how you deal with losing. water. Well, we believe the same is true in how you deal with win- Several younger Hawks will also have the opportunity ning. We held the reigns tight in the fall to continue our to fight for varsity spots, as freshmen Emma Harmon, work on efficiency and endurance. We will be ready to Lauren Rozsits, Christina DiSanto, and Colleen Greway release them in April and May.” will push the upperclassmen to strive for greater heights. The Hawks will look to make their coach’s words ring “I saw us do amazing things in 2006 from the fresh- true as they soar to even greater heights this spring. men through the seniors,” Quinlan said. “We expect the same type of relentless pursuit of excellence this year.” The 2006-07 Saint Joseph’s women’s rowing team. 2 Saint Joseph’s University COACHING STAFF Gerry Quinlan Head Coach N o t re Dame ‘91 - Eighth Season After serving as an assistant coach in 1998-99, Gerry Quinlan is in his eighth-year as head women’s varsity coach at Saint Joseph’s University. A 1991 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Quinlan brings more than 15 years of collegiate head coaching experience to Hawk Hill. Since his arrival at SJU, Quinlan has been one of the driving forces behind the growth of both the men’s and women’s rowing programs. Nearly doubling in participation during his tenure, Quinlan has been active in the development of the new boathouse, maintaining alumni support and coordinating several local regattas. Quinlan’s resume includes a six- year stint as the head coach of Northwestern University’s men’s and women’s programs and a three-year stint as the head women’s coach at Notre Dame. His teams have won medals at the Dad Vail Regatta, QUINLAN’S RESUME Champion International Collegiate Regatta, and the Head of the Charles Head Rowing Coach and have competed in the Henley Saint Joseph’s ( Wo m e n )1 9 9 9 - p r e s e n t La Salle (M & W) 1997-1998 Royal Regatta and the Mexico City Northwestern (M & W) 1991-1997 International Championships. Notre Dame (Women) 1989-1991 During his prep career, Quinlan Assistant Rowing Coach rowed locally at Monsignor Bonner Saint Joseph’s (M & W) 1998-99 High School. He then went on to a successful career at the college level for the Irish. ASSISTANT COACHES Patti Scinto Linda Gallagher Kelly O’Brien Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Saint Joseph’s ‘98 - 8th Ye a r Loyola-MD ‘00 - 7th Ye a r Villanova ‘01 - 3rd Ye a r In her eighth year as an In her seventh year F o r mer Vi l l a n o v a assistant coach at Saint on the Hawk staff is standout Kelly O'Brien J o s e p h ’s is Patti Scinto. Linda Gallagher. enters her third season Scinto (nee Kryst) coordi- A 2000 graduate of as a graduate assistant nates the Hawks’ highly suc- Loyola (MD) College, coach at Saint Joseph’s. cessful freshmen crews. A she was a four- y e a r As a collegian at VU, f o u r-year member of the standout for the O’Brien competed in the SJU rowing team as an Greyhounds. Lightweight 8 and cap- u n d e r graduate, she cap- She joined the SJU t u r ed a National tained the women’s team s t a f f as an assistant Championship in 1999 during the 1997-98 season. coach for the freshman team in 2000-01. and a silver medal at the Henley Royal Scinto earned her master’s degree in educa- The Broomall, PA, native presently teaches Regatta that same year. tion from SJU in 1999. She is currently teach- at the Philadelphia High School for the A Philadelphia-area native, she coached ing at St. Anastasia’s School in Newtown Creative and Performing Arts. at her high school alma mater Archbishop Square, Pa. She resides in West Chester, Pa. Prendergast in 2003. O’Brien is currently a with her husband Sal. Behavioral Therapist for the Lovaas Institute and is working towards her mas- ter’s degree in special education at Saint Joseph's. 2006-07 Women’s Rowing 3 ROBERT GILLIN, JR. BOATHOUSE Saint Joseph’s University celebrated its sesquicentennial anniversary in 2000-01. In conjunction with that celebration, the SJU Rowing Program, along with Saint Joseph’s Prep, kicked off a capital campaign to finance the construction of a state-of-the-art boat- house on the Schuylkill River.