RM TABLE OF CONTENTS 2004-05 Schedule 2004-05 Schedule/Quick Facts ___________ 2 Day Date Opponent Location Time Roster ______________________________ 3 Sat. Oct. 2 Penthalon Dallas, Texas TBA 2004-05 Outlook ____________________ 4-5 Coaching Staff ______________________ 6-7 Thur.-Mon. Oct. 7-11 at World Short Course Championships Indianapolis, Ind. All Day The 2004-05 Mustangs ______________ 8-13 Thur. Oct. 14 Intrasquad Dallas, Texas 7:00 PM Year in Review/Top Performances _______ 14 Sat. Oct. 30 Indiana Dallas, Texas 2:00 PM All-Time Records/National Champions ____ 15 Fri. Nov. 5 Alumni-Varsity Dallas, Texas 7:00 PM Conference Champions/Annual Finishes_16-17 All-Americans _______________________ 18 Thur. Nov. 11 TCU Dallas, Texas 7:00 PM All-Time Top Performers/Awards & Honors _ 19 Fri.-Sun. Nov. 19-21 at Aggie Invite College Station, Texas All Day Dallas, Texas/Tradition/Olympians ____ 20-23 Fri.-Sun. Dec. 3-5 at UT Invite Austin, Texas All Day Dallas Morning News Classic ___________ 24 Fri.-Sun. Dec. 17-19 at Kerr-McGee Invite Oklahoma City, Okla. All Day MISSION STATEMENT Sat.-Mon. Jan. 1-3 at Georgia Diving Invite Athens, Ga. All Day Southern Methodist University strives for excel- Sat. Jan. 8 at ULM/Centenary Monroe, La. 2:00 PM lence in teaching, research and service. Within this mission, SMU’s intercollegiate athletics program is Thur. Jan. 13 Florida Dallas, Texas 7:00 PM an integral part of the institution and its educational programs. SMU is committed to maintaining an Fri.-Sun. Jan. 14-15 Dallas Morning News Classic Dallas, Texas 7:30 PM intercollegiate athletics program that refl ects the Fri.-Sat. Jan. 28-29 at Texas/vs.Arizona Austin, Texas 7:00/1:00 PM attitudes and values underlying the University’s overall mission: integrity, academic excellence, Fri. Feb. 4 at Texas A&M College Station, Texas 6:30 PM leadership, equity, diversity and success. An in- Wed.-Sat. Feb. 23-26 NIC Championships Auburn Hills, Mich. All Day tercollegiate athletics program that refl ects these values will contribute to the overall quality of the Thur.-Sat. Mar. 3-5 American Short Course Championships Austin, Texas All Day campus experience by fostering a sense of com- munity and promoting institutional commitment on Sat.-Mon. Mar. 12-14 NCAA Diving Zones Austin, Texas All Day the part of student, faculty, staff and alumni. Fri.-Sun. Mar. 25-27 NCAA Championships Minneapolis, Minn. All Day SMU is committed to maintaining a success- fully competitive intercollegiate athletics program Fri.-Wed. Apr. 1-6 World Championship Trials Indianapolis, Ind. All Day that acts in concert with academic objectives and Home meets in bold and held at Perkins Natatorium. All times Central and subject to change. enriches the life of the institution. Accordingly, the intercollegiate athletics program should be conducted with respect, fairness, civility, honesty and responsibility. The student-athlete’s activities are an integral part of the larger educational experi- Quick Facts ence, enhancing his or her holistic development. The University will admit no student-athlete who GENERAL COACHES & SUPPORT STAFF does not demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of School: Southern Methodist University Head Coach: Eddie Sinnott (SMU, ‘79) successfully completing a baccalaureate degree Location: Dallas, Texas Record at SMU (yrs): 81-42 (15 yrs.) at SMU. To ensure that SMU’s student-athletes have a reasonable opportunity to complete their Founded: 1911 Career Record (yrs): 85-45 (16 yrs.) baccalaureate degrees, the University will endeavor Enrollment: 10,038 Diving Coach: Jim Stillson (Ohio St., ‘74) to provide the necessary and appropriate resources Nickname: Mustangs Asst. Coach: Andy Kershaw (Ohio, ‘98) for academic support Colors: Red & Blue Secretary: Linda Wickline MEDIA GUIDE CREDITS Mascot: Peruna VII Phone: 214-768-2200 The 2004-05 SMU men’s swimming & diving media Conference: Western Athletic (WAC) Fax: 214-768-2340 guide was written and edited by Tod Meisner. Graphic Indoor Facility: Perkins Natatorium Media Relations Contact: Tod Meisner design by Grant Hawkins. Editorial assistance by Brad Capacity: 2,500 Email: [email protected] Sutton, Claire Schmitt, Herman Hudson, and Jenny Outdoor Facility: A.R. Barr Aquatic Center Parker. Photography by Peter Bick, Brad Bradley, Gary Phone: 214-768-3735 Brown, Vladimir Cherry, Ron Hoskins, Jim Midgett, Affi liation: Division I The NCAA and Mike Ziegler. Cover design by Grant President: R. Gerald Turner TEAM INFORMATION Hawkins. Copies of this media guide can be purchased Director of Athletics: Jim Copeland 2003-04 Record: 3-2 (1-0 NIC) for $12 by sending cash or check to the SMU Athletic 2003-04 Conference Finish: 1st Media Relations Offi ce, 6024 Airline Road, Dallas, University Athletic Rep.: Paul Rogers Texas 75275 or by downloading the order form from Athletic Council Chair: Greg Crespi 2004 NCAA Finish: 24th www.smumustangs.com Athletic Web-Site: www.smumustangs.com Letterwinners Return/Lost: 22/5 LM Back row (l-r): Assistant coach Andy Kershaw, Volunteer assistant Jakob Anderson, Trainer Ross Parker, Head coach Eddie Sinnott, Student Assistant Jeff Girard, Diving coach Jim Stillson. Fourth row (l-r): Gareth Chantler, Sean Stevens, Jani Brackett, Brett Denham, Shane Milu, Patrick Raschle. Third row (l-r): Casey Markham, Ian Clark, Matthew Hock, Justin Smith, Josh Cohen. Second row (l-r): Travis Wolther, Michael Morton, Alex Weideman, J.D. White, Chase Ingraham, Emilio Garmendia, Justin Stephenson, Jessen Wabeke, Per Nylin, William Balderamos. Front row (l-r): Camilo Becerra, David Bender, Richard Hampson, Co-captain Beau Sydes, Co- captain Fredi Postma, Chad Chokel, Eric Hadley. 2004-05 Roster NAME EVENT HT WT CL-EXP HOMETOWN (HIGH SCHOOL) William Balderamos ________________ Free, IM ___________________ 5-10 ____ 165 ___________JR-2L ____________ Jacksonville, Fla. (The Bolles School) Camilo Becerra ____________________ Free, Fly ___________________ 6-0 _____ 160 ___________SR-1L ____________ Cali, Colombia (Berchmans) David Bender _____________________ Diving _____________________ 5-10 ____ 180 ___________SR-1L ____________ Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Saratoga Springs) Jani Brackett ______________________ Free ______________________ 6-3 _____ 175 ___________FR-HS ____________ Avrada, Colo. (Avrada West) Gareth Chantler ___________________ Free ______________________ 5-10 ____ 175 ___________FR-HS ____________ Oakville, Ontario (Iriquois Ridge) Chad Chokel ______________________ Diving _____________________ 5-10 ____ 155 ___________SR-3L ____________ Gates Mill, Ohio (Hawken) Ian Clark _________________________ Back, IM ___________________ 5-9 _____ 158 ___________SO-1L ____________ Malvern, Penn. Josh Cohen _______________________ Fly, Free ___________________ 5-7 _____ 147 ___________SO-1L ____________ Tampa, Fla. (Jesuit) Brett Denham _____________________ Fly _______________________ 6-2 _____ 175 ___________FR-HS ____________ San Antonio, Texas (Ronald Reagan) Emilio Garmendia __________________ Free ______________________ 6-3 _____ 180 ___________JR-2L ____________ Jacksonville, Fla. (The Bolles School) Philip Griffi n _______________________ Diving _____________________ 5-9 _____ 150 ___________JR-2L ____________ Carrollton, Texas (Newman Smith) Eric Hadley _______________________ Back, Free, Fly ______________ 6-3 _____ 200 ___________SR-3L ____________ Tucson, Ariz. (Rincon) Richard Hampson __________________ Fly _______________________ 6-0 _____ 145 ___________SR-3L ____________ Wigan, England (St. Mary’s RC) Matthew Hock _____________________ Breast, Free ________________ 6-1 _____ 175 ___________FR-HS ____________ Greenwood Village, Colo. (Regis Jesuit) Chase Ingraham ___________________ Free ______________________ 6-2 _____ 175 ___________SR-3L ____________ San Antonio, Texas (Clark) Casey Markham ___________________ Diving _____________________ 5-10 ____ 160 ___________SO-1L ____________ Dallas, Texas (Jesuit College Prep) Shane Milu _______________________ Free ______________________ 5-11 _____ 162 ___________FR-HS ____________ San Antonio, Texas (Stacey) Michael Morton ____________________ Free ______________________ 6-1 _____ 160 ___________JR-2L ____________ Huntington Beach, Calif. (Huntington Beach) Per Nylin _________________________ Free, Back _________________ 6-2 _____ 175 ___________JR-2L ____________ Norrkoping, Sweden (Nykoping) Ferdi Postma ______________________ Free ______________________ 6-2 _____ 170 ___________SR-3L ____________ Pretoria, South Africa (Afrikaanse) Patrick Raschle ____________________ Breast _____________________6-0 _____ 163 ___________FR-HS ____________ Lake Jackson, Texas (Brazozwood) Justin Smith ______________________ IM, Fly, Back ________________5-11 _____ 180 ___________SP-1L ____________ Auburn, Mich. (Mercersburg Academy) Justin Stephenson _________________ Free, Fly ___________________ 6-4 _____ 195 ___________JR-2L ____________ Great Falls, Va. (Mercersburg Academy) Sean Stevens _____________________ Back, IM ___________________ 6-0 _____ 160 ___________FR-HS ____________ Boise, Idaho (Timberline) Beau Sydes _______________________ Diving _____________________ 5-8 _____ 143 ___________SR-3L ____________ Orlando, Fla. (Circle Christian) Jessen Wabeke ____________________ Free ______________________ 6-4 _____ 190 ___________JR-2L ____________ Loveland, Colo. (Thompson Valley) Alex Weidemann ___________________ Back ______________________ 5-11 _____ 158 ___________JR-2L ____________ Mansfi eld, Texas (Mainsfi eld) J.D. White ________________________ Free, IM