WINTHROP TRACK & FIELD 2014 Media Guide 2014 Winthrop Baseball It’s A Big Hit 2014 Schedule Date Meet Name Location Nov. 23 Turkey Takedown Rock Hill, SC Jan. 18 The Angry Birds Inv. Lehigh, PA Jan. 31/Feb. 1 Hilton Garden Inv. Winston-Salem, NC Feb. 7/8 Samford Inv. Birmingham, AL Feb. 21/22 Virginia Tech Challange Blacksburg, VA Feb. 28 - Mar 1 Big South Conference Indoor Championships Blacksburg, VA Mar. 7 Virginia Tech Qualifier Blacksburg, VA Mar. 7 Palmetto Classic Mt. Pleasant, SC Mar. 14/15 NCAA Indoor Championships Albuquerque, NM Mar. 21/22 49er Classic Charlotte, NC Mar. 27-29 Winthrop Invitational Rock Hill, SC Mar. 4/5 Florida Relays Gainesville, FL Apr. 10 Carolinas Cup Rock Hill, SC Apr. 17-19 Big South Conference Outdoor Championships Rock Hill, SC May. 29-31 NCAA East Preliminary Championships Jacksonville, FL June 11-14 NCAA Outdoor Championships Eugene, OR 2014 Winthrop Track & Field this is Winthrop University one of America’s best where students live, learn and lead Founded in 1886, Winthrop University is rated as one of top re- With its 100 acre main campus and 300 acre athletic complex, Win- gional higher education institutions in the nation. The picturesque throp is home to a student body that numbers nearly 6,000. Unique campus is ideally located in the beautiful upstate section of South academic coiurse offerings and modern, well-equipped facilities Carolina in the growing city of Rock Hill and only 30 minutes from guarantee a national-caliber education. Winthrop, students excel in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. an academic environment that is second to none. 2014 Winthrop Track & Field ‘We are Eagles, come fly with us’ Dr. Jayne Marie Comstock became the 10th president in Winthrop’s 127 year history on July 1, 2013. She, her husband Larry A. Williamson and Cocoa, their 9 year-old Chesapeake retriever, now make the President’s House at Winthrop their home. Comstock has extensive experience as a senior-level academic administrator and a national reputation in the area of higher education leadership. Most recently, she President served as the director of the Executive Leadership Group for American Council on Education (ACE) in Washington, Jayne Marie Comstock D.C. Prior to joining ACE, Comstock served as the chief academic officer w Ph.D. in communication at three different universities, most from the University recently at Butler University. of Arizona w B.A. and M.A. degrees in communication from Illinois State University 2014 Winthrop Track & Field Winthrop Athletics Tom Hickman, the dean of member on the NCAA Div. I Big South Conference athletic Championships/Sports Man- directors, is in his 18th year as agement Cabinet, the NCAA Winthrop’s director of athletics. Div. I Management Council, the Prior to his appointment to NCAA Legislative Review and that post in 1996, Hickman was Interpretations Committee, and the associate athletic director the NCAA Minority Opportuni- for seven years. ties and Interests Committee. The North Carolina native He serves on the Big South is a graduate of Wake Forest Conference Budget and Basket- where he received his bach- ball Tournament Committees. elor’s degree in 1970 and his He and his wife Karen, are master’s degree in 1974. the parents of two sons, Wesley Hickman is a member of and Brett, a daughter, Lauren, the National Association of and a granddaughter, Aubrey Collegiate Directors of Athlet- Simone Hickman. ics (NACDA) and is a former Tom Hickman Athletic Director Dan Murray Scott McDonald Jack Frost Daniel Hopper Jeff Lahr Associate AD Associate AD Assistant AD Assistant AD Assistant AD Facilities, Operations & Sales Compliance, Student Services Media Relations Marketing & Sales Athletic Training & Donor Relations 2014 Winthrop Track & Field Academic & Student-Athlete Services Winthrop Athletics is strongly committed to the welfare and sup- port of its student-athletes through its Academics, Student Services and Compliance offices. A variety of resources are available to student-athletes in the Rock Hill Coca-Cola Academic Resource Center which is housed in the Winthrop Coliseum. The academic staff works closely with its student-athletes throughout their entire experience at Winthrop to ensure their academic success. Graduation Is Our Goal 2014 Winthrop Track & Field CHAMPS/Life Skills Programs The CHAMPS/Life Skills program provides is designed to provide leadership and service Winthrop student-athletes with personal devel- learning experiences. In addition, programs opment opportunities that challenge and en- and seminars address career development, hance the collegiate experience. The program and academic and personal 2014 Winthrop Track & Field Winthrop’s Irwin Belk Track One of the Southeast’s Fastest The Irwin Belk Track was dedicated Oct. 13, 2005 and is home to the Eagle track & field teams. The 8-lane Mondo surface makes this track one of the fastest in the Big South Conference and across the country. This track allows athletes to train in the best conditions to improve their perforformances in all events. The Irwin Belk track is also host of the Winthrop Invitational and the Carolina Cup held every year. 2014 Winthrop Track & Field Athletic Complex Is Superb Winthrop’s 300 acre athletic complex includes outdoor venues for baseball, (The Winthrop Ballpark), men’s and women’s soccer and women’s lacrosse (Eagle Field), men’s and women’s track & field (Belk Track), men’s and women’s tennis (Memorial Courts), and softball (Terry Field). IrwinWinthrop Belk Track Ballpark Winthrop Coliseum Memorial Courts Eagle Field Terry Field 2014 Winthrop Track & Field Charlotte Skyline Area Attractions Bank of America Stadium Time-Warner Arena BB&T Park Downtown Rock Hill Ampitheater Paramount Carowinds Theme Park 2014 Winthrop Track & Field Athletic Training Winthrop provides five full-time certified athletic trainers along with three graduate assistant trainers who are dedicated to attaining excellence in all aspects of sports medicine. Led by the veteran head athletic trainer Jeff Lahr, the staff works hard to deliver the highest quality health care to all of its student-athletes. Lahr, the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Training, is in his 19th year at Winthrop. The full-time staff of assistant athletic trainers includes Daniel Lundy, Charlie Hart, Amber Radtke and Eby Krebs. Several students enrolled in the University’s athletic training program are also involved in helping with daily training room and game management duties. The University athletic training department is teamed up with Dr. John Temple, a former member of the Winthrop men’s basketball team who serves on staff at Ortho Carolina, to provide the best health care for its student-athletes. 2014 Winthrop Track & Field Strength & Conditioning Since Winthrop began its Strength and Conditioning program 10 years ago, it has become a key component to the success of Winthrop Athletics. The program was created to aid in injury prevention and improve athlete performance. All student-athletes receive personal instructions and attention from head strength coach Hayes Galitski and his staff that includes assistant coach Todd Riedel and graduate assistants. Galitski is responsible for designing and implementing the strength and conditioning programs for all 18 sports teams. He works closely with each individual coaching staff to design a program that is geared for that particular sport. Winthrop offers a modern and well-equipped strength and conditioning facility in the coliseum as well as the baseball stadium. Hayes Galitski Todd Riedel Strength & Conditioning Strength & Conditioning Head Coach Assistant Coach 2014 Winthrop Track & Field Come Fly With The Eagles A Winthrop Future Awaits YOU 2014 Winthrop Track & Field Meet the 2014 Winthrop Track & Field Team The members of the 2014 Winthrop Track & Field team are pictured, front row, from left: Colby Coulter, Ellis Coe, Corbin Stew- art, Will England, Carlo Raiteri, Zach Miller, Avery Scott, Drew Harris, Steve Rivard, Dylan Brennand-McClemont, Jordan Jack- son, Miles Nakai, Desmond Sumpter, Midtah Phenephom, Anthony Dean, Blake White, Allen Ownley, Render Hill; Middle row, Lily Garrecht, Briauna Kilgore, Kamesa Price, Ashlee Eady, Alesha Love, Courtney Mungo, Deshaun Squires, Carmen Rollizo, Alexis Austin, Shalace Rose, Nazhane Jackson, Synera Shelton, Sharrone Honor, Jaclyn Baker, Jessica Whitmire, Tristan Langley, Hannah Hadaway, Jeanne Stroud, Sarah Devaux; standing, Brett Best (Thowers Coach), Gary Donald, Tyler Chazotte, Jakeb Elliott, Asa Walvoort, Kevin Mackey, Ashley Sitton, Alexandria Savage-Davis, Morgan Turnow, Gabriellia Boatwright, Marthaline Cooper, Cynthia Gordon, Mashario Morton, Shaniqua Hunter, Mike Hajduk, Matt Thompson, Eric Hammett, Matthew Egbert, Bobbie Schreiner (Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps Coach), Ben Paxton (Head Coach/Distance Coach) 2014 Winthrop Track & Field 2014 Winthrop Men’s Track & Field Roster Name Event Yr. Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School Dylan Brennand-McClemont Sprints So. 5-11 155 Fonthill, Ontario / EL Crossley Secondary School Andrew Chavous Hurdles/Sprints Jr. 6-1 190 Aiken, SC / South Aiken H.S. Tyler Chazotte Combined Events Fr. 6-0 190 Asheville, NC / T.C. Roberson H.S. Ellis Coe Distance Jr. 5-9 Coral Springs, FL / Majorie Stoeman Douglas H.S. Colby Coulter Distance So. 5-7 Lexington, SC / Lexington H.S. Anthony Dean Distance Fr. Rock Hill, SC / Northwestern H.S. Gary Donald Jumps/Sprints Jr. 6-0 175 Vicenza, Italy / Vicenza American H.S. Matthew Egbert Distance Fr. Columbia, SC / Ridge View H.S. Jakeb Elliott Throws Sr. 6-1 230 Williamstown, WV / Williamstown H.S. Will England Hurdles/Sprints So. 6-0 185 Concord, NC / NW Cabarrus H.S. Mike Hajduk Throws Fr. 6-1 205 Hardy, VA / Staunton River H.S. Eric Hammett Distance Fr. Gaffney, SC / Gaffney H.S. Drew Harris Distance Sr. 6-0 Lexington, SC / Lexington H.S. Render Hill Sprints So. 5-11 175 Atlanta, GA / SW Atlanta Christian H.S. Jordan Jackson Hurdles/Sprints Fr. 5-10 160 Ackworth, GA / Kell H.S. Kevin Mackey Throws Fr. 6-1 240 Whiteford, MD / North Harford H.S.