2012-13 Radford Swimming & Diving

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IntroductIonTable of Contents 1

Quick Facts 2

2012-13 Schedule 3

Meet the teaM2012-13 Roster 4

Head Coach Ian Coffey 5

Diving Coach Patrick Pyrch 6

Returnees Profiles 9-16,18-19

Newcomers Profiles 17, 20-22

thIs Is ruCoastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA) 23

Dedmon Center Natatorium 24-25

Radford University President Penelope Kyle 26

Athletics Director Robert Lineburg 27

This is Radford University 28-29

The New River Valley 30-31

Campus Life 32

Student-Athlete Support Services 33

Strength and Conditioning 34-35

Athletic Training / Sports Medicine 36

credItsThe 2012-13 Radford University Swimming & Diving Guide was written

and edited by Brian Stanley and designed by the Radford University Office

of Athletic Communications. The Publication was designed using InDesign

and Photoshop CS5. Additional editing and historical research provided by

The Big South Conference and Gene Hyde, archivist at Radford Univer-

sity’s McConnell Library.

Photography: Tim Cowie, Lora Gordon, Dyann Busse (Red Rocket Pho-

tography), Todd Drexler and Athletic Communications.

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RADFORDUniversity FactsLocation Radford, Va.Founded 1910Enrollment 9,370Nickname HighlandersColors Red, White, Navy Blue Facility/Capacity Dedmon Center Natatorium/500Affiliation NCAADivisionIConference Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association (CCSA)President Penelope W. Kyle (Guilford College)Director of Athletics Robert Lineburg (Roanoke, 1991)Website www.RadfordAthletics.com

sWiMMinG & DivinG HistoryFirst Year 2001-02All-Time Record 52-93CCSA Record 19-30All-Time Conference Record (CCSA & NEC) 36-41

coacHinG staFFHeadCoach IanCoffey/FirstYear Alma Mater, Year La Salle ‘99 Record at Radford (Years) First Season Career Record (Years) Same CCSA Record First SeasonDiving Coach Patrick Pyrch / First Year Alma Mater, Year Charter Oaks State College ‘12Team Manager Ashley Maness / First Year Alma Mater, Year Radford ‘12Student Assistant Coach Fallon ParkerPool Phone (540) 831-5876

2012-13 teaM Facts2011-12 Overall Record 5-112011-12 Conference Record (CCSA Finals Finish) 4-8 (9th)Seniors 2Juniors 6Sophomores 3Freshmen 7Swimmer/Divers 15/3

atHletics coMMUnicationsAssistant Director (SW&D Contact) Brian StanleyOfficePhone (540)831-6884Cell Phone (540) 818-6656Email [email protected] A.D. Tom GalbraithOfficePhone (540)831-5726Email [email protected] Director Brian CoxOfficePhone (540)831-5211Email [email protected]

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Mission stateMentThemissionoftheRadfordUniversityIntercollegiateAthleticProgramistoprovideanenvironmentinwhich

student-athletes may build character and strive for the highest ideals in life through education and participation in intercollegiate athletics. Central to this mission are the following core principles:IntercollegiateathleticparticipationisanintegralpartoftheeducationalmissionoftheUniversityandathletic

competition is offered to enhance the total development of the student.ThroughtheIntercollegiateAthleticProgram,theUniversityendeavorstoprovidestudent-athleteswithprop-

er direction and motivation to help them grow academically, athletically, morally and socially.RadfordUniversity’sIntercollegiateAthleticProgramsupportsequitableopportunitiesforallstudent-athletes

and staff, including women and minorities, and is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that values cultural diversity.

The University strives for excellence in all athletic programs within the boundaries of integrity and honesty, and adheres to the principles of fair play and amateur athletic competition as defined by the NCAA.TheIntercollegiateAthleticProgramatRadfordUniversityendeavorstomaintainastrongandcompetitive

NCAADivisionIPrograminallsponsoredsports.Intercollegiateathleticcompetitionaimsnotonlytoenhancethe total development of the student-athlete, but also to benefit and enhance spirit and school pride among the entire student body, the University, the surrounding community, and the Commonwealth.RadfordUniversity’sIntercollegiateAthleticProgramembracestheNCAA’sprincipleofsportsmanshipand

ethical conduct through promoting the characteristics of courtesy, fairness, and respect.

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2012-13 ScheduleDate Day oPPonent location tiMe

Oct. 12 Fri. at North Carolina A&T Greensboro, N.C. 5:00

Oct. 20 Sat. UNC ASHEVILLE * RADFORD 11:00 am

Oct. 27 Sat. at Campbell * (Brenau) Buies Creek, N.C. 1:00

Nov. 3 Sat. at Marshall Huntington, W.Va. 11:00 am

Nov. 15-17 Thu-Sat. HIGHLANDER INVITATIONAL RADFORD All Day

(UNC Asheville, Campbell, Millersville, Mount St. Mary’s, N.C. A&T)

Dec. 1 Sat. at James Madison (Mt. St. Mary’s) Harrisonburg, Va. 1:00

Jan. 5 Sat. at North Florida * (South Georgia St.) Jacksonville, Fla. 12:00

Jan. 7 Mon. at Florida Gulf Coast * Fort Myers, Fla. 3:00

Jan. 26 Sat. at St. Francis (Pa.) (Siena) Loreto, Pa. 1:00

Feb. 2 Sat. CCSA Duels (at Davidson) Davidson, N.C. 1:00

Feb. 21-23 CCSA Championships Athens, Ga.

2013 ncaa cHaMPionsHiPsMarch21-23 NCAAChampionships Indianapolis,Ind.

BOLD ALL CAPS Denotes Home Matches* Denotes CCSA Conference Opponents

Times listed are Eastern Standard Time

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naMe event Ht. cl. HoMetoWn PrevioUs scHoolJessica Baker Fly/Free 5-3 So. Winchester, Va. John HandleyClaire Doherty Free/Fly 5-4 So. Chesapeake, Va. HickoryMary Flinn Back/Free 5-3 Fr. Stafford, Va. Brooke PointJessica Frazelle Back/Free 5-5 Jr. Lexington, N.C. West DavidsonSarah Fredericksen Dis. Free/Fly 4-11 Fr. Forest, Va. Jefferson ForestSkye Hickling Diver 5-8 Jr. Midlothian, Va. CosbyJordanJessee Breast 5-4 Fr. Norton,Va. JohnI.BurtonReagan Padgett Back/Free 5-6 Fr. Durham, N.C. Durham School of ArtsKelsey Parshall Diver 5-10 Fr. Mineral, Va LouisaAlex Poletti Diver 5-7 Jr. Afton, Va. Western AlbemarleMeaghanRowley Back/Free 5-6 Jr. Smithfield,Va. SmithfieldKathryn Ruch Free 5-3 Sr. Midlothian, Va. CosbyHaleySchweitzer Breast/IM 5-4 Jr. Chesapeake,Va. GreatBridgeYvonne Smith Free 5-10 Fr. Palmyra, Va. Fluvanna CountyMorgan Sullivan Free 5-2 So. Hampton, Va. KecoughtanSydney Sweet Breast/Free 5-8 Jr. Cary, N.C. Green HopeShannon Triebwasser Back/Free 5-7 Fr. Shelton, Conn. SheltonEmilyTurner Free/IM 5-4 Sr. Baltimore,Md. EasternTechnical

Head Coach: IanCoffey(LaSalle‘99/FirstSeason)Diving Coach: Patrick Pyrch (Charter Oak State College / First Season)Team Manager: Ashley Maness (Radford ‘12 / First Season)Head Coach: Fallon Parker (First Season)

Jessica Frazelle ...................................................FRUH-ZellReagan Padgett ......................................................RAY-gunMeaghan Rowley ..................................................ROW-LeeKathryn Ruch ................................................................RuckShannon Triebwasser..................................... Treeb-wasserPatrick Pyrch................................................................Perch

PRONUNCIATIONSVIRGINIA (13): Baker, Doherty, Flinn, Fredericksen, Hickling, Jessee, Parshall, Poletti, Rowley, Ruch, Schweitzer, Smith, SullivanNORTH CAROLINA (3): Frazelle, Radgett, SweetCONNECTICUT (1): Triebwasser MARYLAND (1): Turner

BY STATE/COUNTRYSENIORS (2): Ruch, Turner JUNIORS (6): Frazelle, Hickling, Poletti, Rowley, Schweitzer, Sweet SOPHOMORES (3): Baker, Doherty, SullivanFRESHMEN (7): Flinn, Fredericksen, Jessee, Padgett, Par-shall, Smith, Triebwasser

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RADFORDOnJuly5,2012,IanCoffeywasnamedheadcoachofRadford’sSwimming and Diving program. Coffey becomes the third head coach in the program’s history, which was elevated to intercolle-giate status in 2001. Coffey brings over 13 years of coaching experience, which includes stints as head coach at the collegiate and high school levelandassistantcoachingstopsatthreedifferentBIGEASTinstitutions.

A Jenkintown, Pa. native, Coffey comes to Radford after spending fourseasonsastheheadwomen’scoachatMansfieldUniver-sity,aDivisionIIprogramandmemberofthePennsylvaniaStateAthletics Conference (PSAC).

During his tenure, Coffey oversaw the enhancement both in the qualityandquantityoftheMountaineerswimmingprogram.Hisearlysuccesseswerehighlighteddur-inghissecondseasoninMansfield,Pa.In2009-10,CoffeyguidedtwoswimmerstoPSACindividualqualifyingtimesaswellassendingrelayteamstothePSACChampionship.

A 1999 graduate of La Salle University, Coffey got his start in collegiate coaching right here in the New River Valley as a graduate assistant coach at Virginia Tech from 2000-02. He has also served as an assistant coach at Syracuse (2002-04) and Villanova (2004-08). CoffeygothisfirsttasteofcoachingwhileanundergradatLaSallewhenheservedastheheadwomen’s swim coach at Mount St. Joseph’s Academy.

InhislaststintpriortoMansfield,CoffeyspentfourseasonswiththeVillanovaWildcats.Alongwithcoaching mid-distance, sprint and stroke groups, he was responsible for national and international level recruiting and served as the team academic coordinator. Several of his swimmers went on to becomeBigEastChampionsandNCAAqualifiersoverhisfouryears. Along with running the swimming and diving program, Coffey will serve as the Dedmon Center’s nata-torium director.

Coffey graduated with a B.A. in history from La Salle in 1999 and received his M.S. in physical educa-tion and heath promotions from Virginia Tech in 2002.

IAN COFFEYhead coach ♦ First Year

Coaching Profiles

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RADFORDPatrickPyrchentershisfirstseasonasRadfordUniversity’s diving coach.

Pyrch comes to the New River Valley after gaining 35 years of competition and coaching experience in the northeast, including the last 20 in his home state of Connecticut. Since 1994, he was head coach of the Connecticut Elite Divers’ springboard diving program. During his time in East Lyme, his athletes dove at the state, region and national level.

Inadditiontoworkingwiththeclubprogram,Pyrchreceivedhisfirsttasteofcollegiatecoach-ing when he was named Wesleyan University’s head diving coach in 1994. He spent 12 seasons with the Cardinals, where he groomed four Divi-sionIIIAll-AmericansandNationalChampionshipqualifiers.

Along with developing All-Americans, Pyrch was one himself. While competing at Washington and Jefferson College (Washington, Pa.), Pyrch was a seven-time All-Americanbetween1978-83andwonthe1980DivisionIII3-MeterBoardNationalChampionship.

Following his completion of collegiate competition, Pyrch returned to his home state and joined the club coaching ranks. He served as the assistant age group coach (1983-94) with the JP Divers in New Haven, Conn., a club associated with Yale and Southern Connecticut State University.

AcertifiedUnitedStatesDivingSafetyCertifiedCoach,PyrchrecentlyearnedhisB.S.in business administration from Charter Oak State College in August, 2012. He will serve as the Dedmon Center Natatorium’s manager.

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Returner Profiles

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RADFORDKathryn ruchSenior ♦ freestyle

5-3MIDLOTHIAN, VA.

COSBY

Personal Bests50 YD FREESTYLE26.85(L)|2/16/12|CCSACHAMPIONSHIPS

100 YD FREESTYLE58.30|2/18/12|CCSACHAMPIONSHIPS

200 YD FREESTYLE2:06.97|2/17/11|CCSACHAMPIONSHIPS

500 YD FREESTYLE5:39.56 | 2009-10

1000 YD FREESTYLE11:33.14|10/30/10|VS.ODU(VIRGINIABEACH)

1650 YD FREESTYLE19:33.59|11/19/09|HIGHLANDERINVITATIONAL

PersonalKathryn Leigh Ruch is the daughter of Bill and Kimberly Ruch... Has an older sister, Kristen... Majoring in elementary education.

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5-4BALTIMORE, MD.EASTERN TECHNICAL

Personal Bests50 YD FREESTYLE25.16|11/19/09|HIGHLANDERINVITATIONAL

100 YD FREESTYLE54.30|2/19/11|CCSACHAMPIONSHIPS

200 YD FREESTYLE2:00.98|10/31/09|JAMESMADISON

100 YD BUTTERFLY59.73|2/17/12|CCSACHAMPIONSHIPS

200 YD BUTTERFLY2:13.48|2/17/11|CCSACHAMPIONSHIPS

200 YD INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY2:09.91|2/17/11|CCSACHAMPIONSHIPS

PersonalEmily Sarah Turner is the daughter of Andy and Jennifer Turner... Has two older siblings: Joseph and Jessica... Coached Radford University’s Club Swim Team during the 2009-10 sea-son... Held Annapolis Swim Club’s 50-meter free record.

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RADFORDjessica FrazelleJunior ♦ Backstroke, freestyle

5-5LEXINGTON, N.C.WEST DAVIDSON

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Personal Bests50 YD BACKSTROKE28.11|1/9/12|ATFLORIDAGULFCOAST

100 YD BACKSTROKE59.00(L)|2/18/11|CCSACHAMPIONSHIPS

200 YD BACKSTROKE2:06.92|2/17/11|CCSACHAMPIONSHIPS 50 YD FREESTYLE25.43(L)|2/16/12|CCSACHAMPIONSHIPS

100 YD FREESTYLE56.69 | 10/15/10 | MARSHALL


PersonalJessica Lauren Frazelle is the daughter of Steve and Karen Frazelle... Has a younger sibling, Chase... Majoring in biology.


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RADFORDskye hicklingJUNIOR ♦ Diver

5-8MIDLOTHIAN, VA.COSBY

Personal Bests1-METER BOARD258.90|1/28/12|CCSADUALS(ATDAVIDSON)

3-METER BOARD254.20|10/15/11|VMI&PFEIFFER

PersonalSkye Eleanor Hickling is the daughter of Mark and Gale Hick-ling... Has two older siblings, Paul and Ruth Santschi... Majoring in chemistry.

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RADFORDalex polettijunior ♦ diver

5-6AFTON, VA.

WESTERN ALBEMARLE

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Personal Bests1-METER BOARD217.20|10/8/10|LIBERTY&NORTHCAROLINAA&T

3-METER BOARD220.80|1/17/11|ATNORTHFLORIDA

PersonalAlexandra Rose Poletti is the daughter of Dennis and Paige Po-letti... Has two siblings, Royce and Miranda... Volunteer coach for the Special Olympics Gymnastics.


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RADFORDmeaghan rowleyjunior ♦ backstroke, freestyle

5-6SMITHFIELD, VA.SMITHFIELD

Personal Bests100 YD BACKSTROKE1:00.49|2/17/12|CCSACHAMPIONSHIPS

200 YD BACKSTROKE2:09.96|2/17/11|CCSACHAMPIONSHIPS 50 YD FREESTYLE25.29|2/16/12|CCSACHAMPIONSHIPS

100 YD FREESTYLE55.59|11/19/10|HIGHLANDERINVITATIONAL


PersonalJessica Lauren Frazelle is the daughter of Steve and Karen Frazelle... Has a younger sibling, Chase... Majoring in biology.

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haley schweitzerjunior ♦ breaststroke, IM

5-4CHESAPEAKE, VA.

GREAT BRIDGE

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Personal Bests100 YD BUTTERFLY1:00.38|2/17/11|CCSACHAMPIONSHIPS


200 YD INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY2:17.46|11/20/10|HIGHLANDERINVITATIONAL

400 YD INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY4:45.73|2/17/12|CCSACHAMPIONSHIPS

100 YD BREASTSTROKE1:09.75|2/17/12|CCSACHAMPIONSHIPS


PersonalEllyn Haley Schweitzer is the daughter of Jeff and Barbara Schweitzer... Has an older sister, Kendyl... Majoring in Event planning and tourism... Kendyl was a member of the crew team at Stetson University.


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RADFORDsydney sweetJunior ♦ Breaststroke, freestyle

5-8CARY, N.C.GREEN HOPE

Personal Bests100 YD BREASTSTROKE1:15.12|11/18/11|HIGHLANDERINVITATIONAL


200 YD INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY2:35.47|11/17/11|HIGHLANDERINVITATIONAL

100 YD FREESTYLE1:02.19|10/8/10|LIBERTY&NORTHCAROLINAA&T


1000 YD FREESTYLE12:09.65|1/28/12|ATCCSADUALS(DAVIDSON)

PersonalFull name is Sydney Anne Sweet... Daughter of Bill and Susan Sweet... Has a twin sister, Lyndsey.

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RADFORDjessica bakersophomore ♦ butterfly, freestyle

5-3WINCHESTER, VA.

JOHN HANDLEY

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HiGH scHool / clUBMember of the Winchester Swim Team... National Honors Soci-ety member.

PersonalJessica Rae Baker is the daughter of Mark and Deena Baker... Plans to major in biology... Has an older sister Kaitlyn, who swam at Radford.


RADFORDclaire dohertysophomore ♦ Freestyle, butterfly

5-4CHESAPEAKE, VA.HICKORY

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Personal Bests100 YD BUTTERFLY57.95|2/17/12|CCSACHAMPIONSHIPS


50 YD FREESTYLE25.79|11/17/11|HIGHLANDERINVITATIONAL

100 YD FREESTYLE56.60 | 11/3/12 | AT MARSHALL


HiGH scHool / clUBPlaced third in the state as a member of the 4x100 relay team... Heldthe100-ydbutterflyrecordherseniorcampaign…Quali-fiedforthestatechampionshipsinfoureventsasasophomoreandjunior...MemberoftheTidewaterAquaticClub. PersonalFull name is Claire Emma Doherty... Majoring in sports medi-cine... Claire and her younger brother Niall are the children of Colm Doherty and Denise Flanagan.

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Morgan Sullivansophomore ♦ freestyle

5-2HAMPTON, VA.

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Personal Bests50 FREESTYLE26.57|11/17/11|HIGHLANDERINVITATIONAL

100 FREESTYLE57.76|10/15/11|VMI&PFEIFFER HiGH scHool / clUBAnchored Kecoughtan’s winning and school record-breaking 400freestylerelaysquad...Winningby15seconds,thesquadpostedaregionalqualifyingtime...Placedthirdinthe50and100 freestyle at 2011 Peninsula District swim meet... Helped Warriors win 2011 district championship... Four-time regional top-20 and district top 3 swimmer... Also lettered in soccer and cross country. PersonalMorgan Elizabeth Sullivan is the daughter of Michael Sullivan and Melissa Hitchings... Psychology major... Has a younger brother, Matthew.


RADFORDMARY FlINNFRESHMAN ♦ 5-3 ♦ BACKSTROKE/FREESTYLE STAFFORD, VA. ♦BROOKE POINT

SARAh FREDERICKSENFRESHMAN ♦ 4-11 ♦ DISTANCE FREESTYLE/BUTTERFLY

FOREST, VA. ♦JEFFERSON FOREST

HiGH scHool Three-timeregionalandstatequalifieraswellasBrookePoint’steamMVP(3years)...Teamcaptainpasttwoseasons...Postedpersonalbestsof59.24and2:08.26inthe100and200backstroke...Squad’sRookieoftheYear...MemberoftheRappahannock Stingrays... Four-year academic letter winner.

PersonalMary Katherine Flinn is the daughter of John and Susan Flinn... Plans to major in music therapy... Has a younger sister Caitlin... Plays the piano, violin and viola.

HiGH scHool/clUBPersonal bests of 5:05.76 (500 free), 10:25.94 (1000 free) and 17:45.71 (mile), respectively...2009 female swimmer of the year at Jefferson Forest... Member of the Lynchburg Y and has been selected to the YMCA National Team the past three years.

PersonalSarah Renee Fredericksen is the daughter of Pam and Cris Fredericksen... Plans to major in nursing.

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REAgAN pADgETTFRESHMAN ♦ 5-6 ♦ BACKSTROKE/FREESTYLE

DURHAM, N.C. ♦DURHAM SCHOOL OF ARTS

HiGH scHoolFour-yearstatequalifier...Teamcaptainforthreeyears...EarnedHonorsArtsDistinction...Alsoletteredincrosscountry.

PersonalReagan Elizabeth Padgett is the daughter of Bill and Diane Padgett... Plans to major in exercise and sport sci-ence... Has a younger sister, Annie.

JORDAN JESSEEFRESHMAN ♦ 5-4 ♦BREASTSTROKENORTON, VA. ♦JOHN I. BURTONHiGH scHool/clUBThree-year team captain... Helped Burton to Regional Championhsips in 2010, ‘11 and ‘12... Also lettered in Tennis, Track & Field and Cheerleading... Named Citizen of the Month... Member of the Blue Marlins Swim Team, CAST and BSC.

PersonalJordan Nicole Jessee is the daughter of Julie and Greg Jessee... Plans to major in biology with a minor in chemistry... Has two younger brothers, Jacob and Jarrett.

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RADFORDKElSEY pARShAllFRESHMAN ♦ 5-10 ♦ DIVERMINERAL, VA. ♦LOUISA

YvONNE SMIThFRESHMAN ♦ 5-10 ♦ FREESTYLE

PALMYRA, VA. ♦FLUVANNA COUNTY

PersonalKelsey Anne Parshall is the daughter of Kathy and Bill Parshall.. Plans to study biology... Has four siblings; Jeremy, Danny, Katey and Becky.

HiGH scHool/clUBStatequalifierasaswimmeranddiver...Finished13thoverallatstatesindiving...Teamcaptain...MemberoftheForkUnionAquaticClub(FUAC).

PersonalYvonne Victoria Smith is the daughter of Yohra & Keith Smith... Plans to study athletic training... Has an older sister Yasmina.

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ShANNON TRIEBwASSERFRESHMAN ♦ 5-7 ♦ BACKSTROKE/FREESTYLESHELTON, CONN. ♦SHELTON

HiGH scHool/clUBLetterwinnerasamemberofSheltonswimteam...RecipientofthePotocky-CallahanDedicationAward(exemplifiesthespirit, dedication and willingness ot help her fellow athlete) in 2011.

PersonalShannonChenoaTriebwassewasborninHonolulu,Hawai’iandisthedaughterofJo-AnnandSteven...Istheyoungestof four siblings: Martin, Chelsea and Ginger... Undecided on a major.

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TheCoastalCollegiateSwimmingAssociationisaDivisionImen’sandwomen’sswimmingconferencecomprised of 13 schools from the following regional conferences: Atlantic Sun, Big South, Mid-Eastern Atlan-tic and Southern.

TheCCSA,whichisinitsfifthyearofexistence,has13totalcollegiatemembersthatconsistsof13totalwomen’s swimming and diving programs and six men’s swimming and diving programs. The 13 women’s teams in the CCSA are as follows: Campbell (Atlantic Sun), College of Charleston (Southern), Davidson (Southern), Florida Gulf Coast (Atlantic Sun), Gardner-Webb (Big South), Georgia Southern (Southern), Howard (MEAC), Liberty (Big South), North Carolina A&T (MEAC), UNC Asheville (Big South), North Florida (AtlanticSun),Radford(BigSouth)andVMI(BigSouth).Thesixschoolsthatmakeupthemen’sswimmingand diving team are: College of Charleston (Southern), Davidson (Southern), Florida A&M (MEAC), Gardner-Webb(BigSouth),Howard(MEAC)andVMI(BigSouth).

TheCoastalCollegiateSwimmingAssociationwillhostitsfifthconferencechampionshiponFebruary21-23, 2012 in Athens, Ga.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DIRECTORYted gumbart, PresidentPhone: (478) 474-3394Address: 3370 Vineville Avenue, Suite 108-B Macon, Ga. 31204-0790dennis thomas, Vice PresidentPhone: (757) 416-7100Address: 222 Central Park Ave. Suite 1150 Virginia Beach, Va. 23462John Iamarino, Chief Operating OfficerPhone: (864) 591-5100Address: 702 North Pine St. Spartanburg, S.C. 29303Kyle Kallandar, secretaryPhone: (478) 474-3394Address: 3370 Vineville Avenue, Suite 108-B Macon, Ga. 31204-0790

Katy mcnay, senior woman administratorPhone: (704) 894-2637Address: PO Box 7158 Davidson, N.C. 28035-7158briana mayes, Public relations contactPhone: (704) 341-7990Address: 7233 Pineville-Matthews Road, Suite 100 Charlotte, N.C. 28226brandon neff, championship directorPhone: 864-591-5100Address:702 N. Pine StreetSpartanburg, SC 29303


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Dedmon Center NatatoriumConstructed in 1981, Radford University Hockey Field serves as home to

the Radford’s Field Hockey program. The field itself is natural grass, one of only two NorPac Conference facilities to offer a natural playing surface.

The fan side of the field offers seating for fans, while the opposite side features the team benches, a scorer’s table area and a dedicated score-board.

It also features lights, allowing the team to practice or play after dark.Originally designed as Radford’s intercollegiate soccer field, the stadium was converted for Field Hockey-only use in 2002.

The field is part of the Dedmon Center, a state-of-the-art recreational and convocation complex, opened in 1981. The center was only the tenth per-manent structure with an air-supported fabric roof built in the United States, and its superb design and versatility have made it an eye-popping addition to campus.

The complex features a natatorium and outside facilities which include a baseball field, tennis courts, a softball field, intramural fields and an outdoor jogging track.

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RADFORDPenelopeWardKylebecameRadfordUniversity’ssixth,andfirstfemale,president

whenshetookofficeonJune1,2005.ShecametoRUwithmorethan30yearsofexperience in state government, the corporate and legal worlds, and higher education.

Upon assuming the presidency, President Kyle immediately focused on leading the university’s initiative to become one of the top 50 masters universities in the nation.

The Radford University strategic plan “7-17”, completed in 2007 at her direction, identifiesfourstrategicdirectives--theinvestmentinpeople,programs,globalandlo-cal society and the future of Radford University.UnderPresidentKyle’sleadership,theuniversityalsoaddeditsfirstdoctoralprogram

with an emphasis in rural mental health and launched an initiative to grow graduate college student enroll-ment by offering additional doctoral and masters level programs.Shehiredtheuniversity’sfirstprovostandcreated two new vice presidential areas of responsibility, InformationTechnologyandUniversityRelations.

The Radford University Board of Visitors, at President Kyle’srequest,hasincreaseditsmembershipbyfourpositions to provide an opportunity for more diversity and leadership innovation within the governing body.

A native of southwest Virginia, President Kyle is a product of the Galax public schools system. She graduated from Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina and did her postgraduate studies in English at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Vir-ginia School of Law and later earned her MBA from the College of William and Mary.

President Kyle served as Executive Director of the Virginia Lottery for 11 years, under three successive governors. First appointed by Governor George Allen in 1994, she was reappointed by Governor James Gilmore, and then reappointed once again by Governor Mark Warner. Previously, Ms. Kyle was employed by CSX Corporation, an international transportationcompany,whereshebecamethecompany’sfirstfemaleofficer.Beforejoining CSX Corporation, she was an attorney with McGuire, Woods, LLP in Richmond. She also taught English for six years at Thomas Nelson Community College in Hamp-ton, Virginia.

President Kyle serves in leadership positions on numerous educational, civic, cultural, professional,financialandvolunteerorganizations.SheservedontheBoardofVisitorsat James Madison University from 1984 until 1992 and on the JMU Foundation Board 1992 until 1994. She also served on the Virginia Commonwealth University Founda-tion Board from 1994 until 2000 and on the Board of Governors of Saint Christopher’s School from 1999 until 2005. President Kyle is currently a member of the Board of Di-rectors of the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Board ofDirectorsofPRA,Inc.,apubliclytradedcompany.

Ms. Kyle is married to Charles L. Menges, an attorney and partner with McGuire, Woods, LLC. They are the parents of three children, son, Kyle Ward Menges, and two daughters, Penelope Whitley Menges, and Patricia Lee Menges.

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Since being introduced as Radford University’s Director of Athletics in the fall of 2007, Radford native Robert Lineburg has helped usher in a new era of Highlander athletics,markedbyunprecedentedon-andoff-fieldimprovementsandsuccesses.Inhisshorttimewiththedepartment,Lineburghasbeenthecatalystforanumberof

changes, particularly in areas such as facilities, personnel and strategic planning.HismostvisibleinfluencestodatehavebeenontheDedmonCenterandRadford

University’s new 700-seat baseball stadium.Beginning in the spring of 2008, the Dedmon Center, the centerpiece of Highlander

athletics, underwent transformations to the arena, including a new steel-supported roof, anewbasketballfloor,renovatedathleticoffices,anew-looknatatorium,andimprovedathletic locker, training, and medical facilities.

Along with the initial upgrades to the Dedmon Center, an improved state-of-the-art strengthandconditioningroom,newticketofficeandLearningEnhancementCenter(LEC), which houses student-athlete academic support, were completed/added in 2009.In2010,facilityupgradesincludedanewhigh-techvideoboard/soundsystemtothe

Dedmon Center as well as a new playing surface / irrigation system and dugouts to the Radford University Baseball Field.

This past spring, Radford transformed its baseball program in April of 2011 by open-ingabrand-newstadiumandmakingthefirstsignificantadjustmenttoitshomeparksinceopeningin1986.Forthefirsttimeever,theHighlandershavethecapabilitytohostnightgames.Thestadiumfeatureslightingstandardsthatmeettherequirementsof NCAA Regional Tournament host sites.InJune,RobertLineburgintroducedMikeJonesasRadfordUniversity’s7thhead

men’s basketball coach.Lineburg has also overseen the hires of six new head coaches as well as seven

new athletic administrators. His other hires include women’s basketball head coach Taj Njongba, head volleyball coach Marci Jenkins, women’s head golf coach Jeff Beeler, headmen’ssoccercoachMarcReevesandthepromotionoftrackandfieldinterimdirector Brent Chumbley to head coaches’ status. Among the administrators added in Lineburg’s tenure are executive associate A.D. Randy Butt, head athletic trainer Chad Hyatt, assistant A.D. for communications Joey Beeler, director of student-athlete sup-port services/senior women’s administrator Stephanie Ballein and Director of Facilities Brad Epperley.

As a result of the changes, Radford achieved a banner year in 2008-09: women’s soccer, men’s basketball, men’s tennis and softball claimed Big South conference crowns and advanced to NCAA Tournament play. Women’s soccer advanced to its fourth tournament, men’s basketball won the Big South regular-season and tournament titletoadvancetotheNCAAsforthefirsttimesince1998,men’stennismadeitsthird-straightappearance,andsoftballappearedforthefirsttimeandwonRadford’sfirst-ever NCAA tournament game in any sport.

Lineburg and the Highlanders backed their success in 2008-09 with a men’s ten-nis and softball Big South regular season title in 2009-10. Mickey Dean’s softball team went on to win their second straight conference tournament crown before advancing to theAthens,GeorgiaRegionalfinalwithtwomoreNCAATournamentvictories.Thesuccessesonthefieldcontinuedin2010-11asRadfordcapturedthreemoreBig

South titles. Women’s soccer and softball claimed regular season crowns, while men’s tennis advanced to the NCAA Tournament with their fourth league tournament champi-onshipinfiveyears.Alongwiththeircompetitivesuccess,theHighlandershavedefinedthetruemeaning

of “student-athlete” during Lineburg’s tenure. For the second consecutive year, Raford led all Big South institutions by placing 58.3 percent of its student-athletes on the con-ference’sPresidentialHonorRoll.In2008-09,theHighlandershad57.9percentoftheirstudents on the list.Heandhisstaffhavealsobeenresponsibleforcreatingafive-yearstrategicplanfor

the Radford athletic department and building an athletics facilities master plan. Addi-tionalachievementsincludeusheringinanewathleticsInternetsite(RadfordAthletics.com), and helping implement a new ticket system (Ticket Return). Lineburg and his staff havealsohostedtop-levelcompetition,withfiveBigSouthchampionshipstakingplaceontheRadfordcampusfrom2008-11(men’sbasketball,track&field,softball,men’stennis and volleyball).InadditiontomakinganimpactonRadfordathletics,Lineburgisalsoinvolvedina

number of different organizations and committees. He is the chairman of the Big South ConferenceSubcommitteeonBasketballImprovement,amemberoftheBigSouthad-hocCommitteeonBasketballIssues,amemberoftheselectioncommitteetoselectRadford University’s Vice President for Advancement, and most recently, was selected toserveontheNCAADivisionIMen’sBasketballIssuesCommittee

Prior to becoming Radford’s third Director of Athletics, Lineburg’s corporate knowl-edge was groomed as a marketing associate with Peloton Real Estate Partners in Dal-las, Texas.

Along with his business experience, Lineburg spent 15 seasons as a college basket-ball coach, including time as Southern Methodist’s (Dallas, Texas) interim head coach. Prior to serving as the Mustangs interim head coach, Lineburg spent eight years as an assistant coach at SMU. Following his interim tenure, he served two more seasons as an assistant coach at Southern Methodist.

Lineburg’s coaching resume also includes assistant coaching positions with the men’s basketball programs at James Madison University and Emory & Henry College, as well as with the Dallas Mavericks summer league team. His coaching experience also took him through the Big South, as he spent time on the sideline at UNC Greensboro.

A 1991 graduate of Roanoke College, Lineburg started his collegiate basketball ca-reer as a Radford Highlander, where he was a two-year letterman before transferring to nearbyRoanokeCollegetoplayhisfinaltwoyears.HeearnedhisBachelor’sDegreeinpoliticalsciencewithaminorinhistory.In1995,

he received a Master’s Degree in education from Virginia Tech, where he was also a graduate assistant on the men’s basketball staff.“Inadditiontobeingagoodcandidate,RobertisaRadfordnative,somethingthatwill

serve him well in his new role,” Kyle said at the time of his hire. “He has great family ties in the area and we’re excited he’s decided to come home to work with us.”

Lineburg is the son of retired Radford High School football coach and athletic director Norman Lineburg and the brother of Dr. Mark Lineburg, the Superintendent of Bristol City Schools, Paul Lineburg, the Assistant Principal at William Byrd H.S. and Wayne Lineburg, who is the interim head football coach at the University of Richmond.

He is married to the former Mary Parish, also a native of Radford.

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RADFORDThis is Radford University

Nestled in the New River Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Radford, Va., Radford University is student-centered and focused on providing outstanding aca-demic programs for its more than 9,000 students. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful campus, Radford University offers many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom.

Radford University welcomes students from the Commonwealth of Virginia, acrossthecountryandaroundtheworld.Here,youwillfindinspirationinthesur-roundings – the manicured green lawns on campus, the steady roll of the New River, the wonders along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the stately university buildings and a quaintdowntown.Radford’s153undergraduateandgraduateprogramsoffereverystudent the opportunity to discover new talents, develop leadership skills and experi-ence personal growth.

Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service, and research programs. First and foremost, the university emphasizes teaching and learning and the process of learning in its commitment to the development of mature, responsible, well-educated citizens. Radford University develops students’ creative and critical thinking skills, teaches students to analyze problems and implement solutions, helps students dis-cover their leadership styles, and fosters their growth as leaders. Toward these ends, the university is student-focused and promotes a sense of caring and of meaningful interaction among all members of the University community. Research is viewed as a vital corollary to the teaching and learning transaction as it sustains and enhances the ability to teach effectively. Radford University believes in the dynamics of change and has a strong commitment to continuous review, evaluation, and improvement in the curriculum and all aspects of the university, so as to meet the changing needs of society.

Fast Facts- Located in the New River Valley of Southwest Virginia- 177-acre main campus; 78-acre RU West campus- 9,370 Students (58% female, 42% male)- 1,020 Graduate enrollment- Students originate from 39 states and Washington D.C.; 57 countries- Student-to-faculty ratio of 19:1-83%offacultyholddoctorateorterminaldegreesintheirfields

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The NRV is home to one of the oldest rivers in the world theNewRiver.It’salsooneofthefewriversintheworldthatflowssouth to north.

The NRV hosts the largest research park in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The NRV is comprised of the following counties- Montgomery, Pulas-ki,Floyd,GilesandtheIndependentCityofRadford.

The NRV is home to approximately 165,145 residents.

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CAMPUS LIFEWant to get involved? You can start with more than 200 clubs and organizations, including academic clubs, outdoor clubs, national honor fraternities and Greek associations. Join a team -- RU has club and intramural sports and NCAA DivisionIathletics,whichincludeseightmen’sand11women’ssports.Ifthat’snotenough,there’s campus lectures, movies, performanc-es, festivals (pictured below) and concerts from big names like Third Eye Blind (pictured below) Outkast, Matchbox 20 and Fuel.

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Student-Athlete Support Services

ThemissionoftheStudent-AthleteSupportServices(SASS)officeforRadford University Athletics is to promote, assist, and provide counsel to allstudent-athletes.Itsprimary,constantgoalistodevelopgraduatesandoutstanding citizens who have contributed in the areas of athletic competition during their tenures of education.

Located in the Dedmon Athletic Center, the newly established Learning EnhancementCenterisequippedwithcomputers,tutorialrooms,andastudylounge.

The Learning Enhancement Center provides direction for student-athletes via academic counseling in conjunction with advisors from the respective col-leges at Radford University. Academic support services such as tutoring and supervised study hall are provided, as well as career planning, monitoring of eligibility status, and a host of other guidance and advisory services.

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A component that is vital to Radford student-athletes is the strength and conditioning program directed by Strength and Conditioning Coach Scott Bennett.

Highlander Athletics has long been recognized as one of the leaders among Mid-Atlantic schools in its conditioning and strengthtraining.Ithasbeenaninstrumentalpartinthesuc-cess of Radford University sports through the years. Under the direction of Shumaker and Assistant Strength and Condition-ing coaches Tim Ridley and Michele Huffman, the program is designed to help each student-athlete reach his or her full potential in their respective sport.

Each Radford University student-athlete has strength and conditioningprogramsuniquetotheirgoalsasaplayer.Thisprogram, developed by Bennett, helps prepare Radford stu-dent-athletes for the long and rigorous in-season schedule.

The Strength and Conditioning staff at Radford University is committed to excellence in competition and in life.

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The Sports Medicine Department within Radford University Athleticsiscomprisedofcertifiedathletictrainers,licensedphysicians and several other health care professionals who collaborate to optimize performance and provide health care for the student athletes competing on Radford’s 19 intercol-legiate teams.

This health care delivery team works together in the preven-tion, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities. The athletic training staff, certi-fiedbytheNationalAthleticTrainersAssociationBoardofCertification,andlicensedbytheCommonwealthofVirginia,work out of athletic training facilities at Cupp Stadium and in the Dedmon Center.

Radford’s Sports Medicine Department provides preven-tative and rehabilitative services for the student-athletes throughouttheday,aswellasfirstresponderprofessionalrescue services at the teams’ practices and competitions. Other responsibilities include: travel with teams; drug test-ing coordination, appropriate health care referral, supervi-sion, education, and evaluation of students enrolled in the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP); and education of student-athletes and coaches in numerous health-related areas.

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Following his hire in April of 2010, Chad Hyatt is in his third year as Radford University’s Director of Athletic Training.

Hyatt, a Roanoke native, came to Radford following four years with Virginia Tech’s athletic training department.

Hyatt’s duties at Radford include overseeing the day-to-day operations of the athletic training department as well as the medical needs of Radford University’s student athletes. His primary sport responsibility will be working with men’s basketball.

At Virginia Tech, Hyatt worked primarily with Virginia Tech’s football team (2006-08) before becoming the men’s basketball athletic trainer in 2009-10.

Hyatt arrived at Tech from Athens Orthopedic Clinic in Athens, Ga., where he was a staff athletic trainer (2004-05), as well has the head athletic trainer at Athens Academy High School.

A 2002 Tech graduate, Hyatt earned his bachelor of science in human nutrition, foods and exercise with a minor in communication studies. He earned his master’s in sports management from the Uni-versity of Georgia. During his time with the Bulldogs, Hyatt worked extensively with the football team.

Hyatt and his wife, Bari, are proud parents of their two daughters, Lily and newborn Harper.

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