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Academy of Art University : 2011 Track & Field Media Guide 1.800.544.2787 | www.artuathletics.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Department of Intercollegiate Athletics 5 Department Contacts 6 2011 Head Coaches 6 SPRING Director of Athletics 7 MEDIA GUIDES Mission Statement 8 2011 Track & Field Schedule 9-10 Coaches 11-14 Season Preview 15-16 Roster (men) 17-18 Athlete Bios (men) 19-28 Roster (women) 29-30 Athlete Bios (women) 31-40 Student-Athlete Artwork 41-50 Academy of Art University History + mission 51-52 Majors 53-54 Athletics Advisory Board 55-56 4 Academy of Art University: 2011 Track & Field Media Guide 1.800.544.2787 | www.artuathletics.com DEPARTMENT CONTACTS name title phone email Dr. Jamie Williams Athletic Director 415-618-8249 [email protected] Meghan Bushnell Assistant to the Athletic Director 415-618-8249 [email protected] Stephanie Strowbridge Associate Athletic Director; swa 415.618.6181 [email protected] Allison Magner Assistant Athletic Director; Marketing 415.618.6173 [email protected] Colin Preston Assistant Athletic Director; Operations 415.618.6553 [email protected] Megan De La Hoya- Sports Information Director 415.618.6495 [email protected] Blankenheim Farryn Lewis Sports Information Coordinator 415.618.6495 [email protected] Rob Garcia Sports Information Assistant 415.618.6495 [email protected] Lynda Espana Academic Coordinator 415.618.3813 [email protected] Darrell Hayden Faculty Athletic Representative (far) 415.618.3851 [email protected] Karmont Mak Head Athletic Trainer, atc 415.618.8234 [email protected] Tim Rice Development Associate 415.618.8219 [email protected] HEAD COACHES name dept. email/web Brian Guinn Baseball 415.618.3629 [email protected] DEPARTMENT OF Mark Sembrowich Basketball / Men’s 415.618.6596 [email protected] Lindsey Yamasaki Basketball / Women’s 415.618.6404 [email protected] INTERCOLLEGIATE Tara Roach Cheer / Dance 615-456-0258 [email protected] Charles Ryan Cross Country & Track / Men’s and Women’s 415-618-3942 [email protected] ATHLETICS Michele Larkey Golf / Men’s and Women’s 510.206.9672 [email protected] Daniel Rosaia Soccer / Men’s 415.618.6208 [email protected] Aileen Nasypany Soccer / Women’s 415.618.6577 [email protected] Rachel Sherman Softball 415.618.6311 [email protected] Dave Allen Tennis / Women’s 415.307.1800 [email protected] Allison Magner Volleyball / Women’s 415.618.6173 [email protected] 6 Academy of Art University: 2011 Track & Field Media Guide 1.800.544.2787 | www.artuathletics.com Academy of Art University: 2011 Track & Field Media Guide 1.800.544.2787 | www.artuathletics.com DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS DR. JAMIE WILLIAMS ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS Director of Athletics MISSION STATEMENT Dr. Jamie Williams is the first Director of YMotion Media, which is focused on original Athletics at the Academy of Art University in sports content. MISSION San Francisco, the largest and most renowned Our mission is a dedication to distinction, sportsmanship, pride, teamwork, credibility, and private art university in the country. Dr. Williams is a firm believer in arts and creativity. Through the Academy of Art University Intercollegiate Athletic program, student- athletics coexisting like the “warrior-poet” of athletes are empowered to realize their full potential academically, personally, and Dr. Williams is a graduate of the University yesteryear. He plans for the Academy to make professionally while on the path to collegiate success. of Nebraska, where he was an All-American an immediate impact on the world of colle- and an All-Big Eight Conference football player, giate athletics. In just under four years, Dr. GUIDING PRINCIPLES earning an undergraduate degree in Broadcast Williams has molded the Academy of Art “A Pathway to Artistry” through a distinction in: Journalism. He continued his education by University’s Athletic Department into a model Staff who work as a collaborative team completing a Masters of Science in Mass program that has grown from no athletics to Student-Athletes who embrace competition Communication from San Jose State University sponsoring 14 intercollegiate NCAA Division II and receiving a Doctorate of Education in sports. As the program’s student-athletes com- Athletic support that enhances the academic experience Organization and Leadership from the pete successfully in the classroom and devote Community engagement that inspires the San Francisco public University of San Francisco. charitable time with the community, Dr. Sportsmanship that builds credibility Williams is on his way to taking the historic Dr. Williams’ philosophy on developing the Academy of Art University to a whole new level. VISION athletic program is based on the three A’s: “Establish a Tradition of Excellence” through a: Academics, the feeder of intellect and wisdom; Dr. Williams was raised in Davenport, Iowa, Director of Athletics who establishes and carries forth the vision of ART U Athletics Arts, the emancipator of spirit and expression; and now resides on the Peninsula with his wife Head coaching staff who ensure that team goals are met and their athletes adhere and Athletics, the builder of physicality and and two kids. Dr. Williams is a Star Wars and to ART U’s athletic mission and vision courage. Lord of the Rings fan as well as an avid comic Support staff who meet goals in their focus area and uphold the mission and vision book reader and collector. in everyday tasks Professionally, Dr. Williams played 12 years Student-Athlete who embraces the NCAA Division II athletics experience and fosters in the National Football League as a tight end the mission and vision through art, academics, athletics, and personal development. for the San Francisco 49ers, Houston Oilers, Los Angeles Raiders and St. Louis Cardinals. He BE ARTIST. BE ATHLETE. won a Super Bowl Championship in 1990 with the San Francisco 49ers. After working with Oscar Award-winning Director, Oliver Stone, to create the motion picture, Any Given Sunday, Dr. Williams started his production company 7 8 Academy of Art University: 2011 Track & Field Media Guide 1.800.544.2787 | www.artuathletics.com SCHEDULE / INDOOR & OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD DATE MEET LOCATION TIME January 15, 2011 *University of Washington Indooor Preview Seattle, WA All Day January 28-29, 2011 *Boise State University Bronco Open Nampa, ID All Day February 13, 2011 *University of Washington Open Seattle, WA All Day February 25-26, 2011 *Run For the Dream Fresno, CA All Day February 26-27, 2011 *USA Indoor Track & Field Championships Albuquerque, NM All Day March 5, 2011 ^CSU Stanislaus Kim Duyst Invitational Turlock, CA All Day March 12, 2011 ^UC Davis Aggie Open Davis, CA All Day March 18, 2011 ^Chabot Home Meet Hayward, CA All Day March 25, 2011 ^SF State Distance Carnival San Francisco, CA All Day April 1-2, 2011 ^Johnny Mathis Invitational San Francisco, CA All Day April 8-9, 2011 ^Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays Austin, TX All Day April 16-17, 2011 ^Long Beach State Beach Invitational Norwalk, CA All Day April 16-18, 2011 ^Mt. Sac College Relays Walnut, CA All Day April 16-18, 2011 ^UC Davis Woody Wilson Classic Davis, CA All Day April 22-23, 2011 ^Cal Berkeley Brutus Hamilton Invitational Berkeley, CA All Day April 30, 2011 ^Bulldog Invitational Clovis, CA All Day May 7, 2011 ^Sacramento State Open Sacramento, CA All Day May 13, 2011 ^Cal State LA Last Chance Qualifier Los Angeles, CA All Day May 26-28, 2011 ^NCAA Championships Turlock, CA All Day 2011 May 23-26, 2011 ^USA JR / SR Outdoor Track & Field Championships Eugene, OR All Day * denotes Indoor Track contest TRACK & FIELD ^ denotes Outdoor Track contest SCHEDULE BRIANA STEWART, FASHION MERCHANDISING 10 Academy of Art University: 2011 Track & Field Media Guide 1.800.544.2787 | www.artuathletics.com Academy of Art University: 2011 Track & Field Media Guide 1.800.544.2787 | www.artuathletics.com COACHING STAFF / TRACK & FIELD COACHING STAFF / TRACK & FIELD CHARLES RYAN AUSTIN BROBST Head Coach Assistant Coach - Field Events Charles Ryan has a strong coaching background and brings a wealth of experience to the A 2007 UNM graduate and former University of New Mexico athlete Brobst joins the Urban Knights as Head Track and Cross Country Coach. This will be his first season with the Academy of Art staff from the University of New Mexico where he served as a graduate assis- Academy of Art. tant for 2 years. As a graduate assistant at New Mexico Brobst was responsible for coaching the horizontal jumpers and assisting with the sprints and hurdles. In 2010 Brobst was the meet Ryan is no stranger to success, both as an athlete and a coach. He spent three seasons as director and coordinator for the high school meets hosted at the Albuquerque Convention the Assistant Sprints/Hurdles Coach for Louisiana Tech. While coaching at Louisiana Tech Ryan Center. Under his direction the meets brought in high school athletes from New Mexico, trained 30 WAC Conference Champions, 28 NCAA Regional Qualifiers, and 12 NCAA National Colorado, Arizona, California, and other southwestern high schools.