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Front Row: Left to Right: Noelle Miesfeld, Paige Dingess, Paola Leor, Cissey Ye, Carolyn Mehtrens, Sarah Beggs, Emily Leik, Sarah Richards, Sameer Al Bitar, Christina O’Connell, Jen Cohn, Katrina Timlin Second Row: Jordan Liedholm, Sean Malinoski, Andrew Maguire, Stephan Franke, Zach Peart, Cascade Tuholske, Alix Montes,
Luke Quimby, Dan Krizan, Isabel Tawney
Third Row: Davin Harding, Marshall Seedorff, Jim Coleman, Alex Etz, Duncan Galler, Paolo De Luca, Nik Glenesk, Stephen Nelson
ABSENT: Mitch Reed, Kayla Jensen, Konrad Kopczynski,
The George Washington University
Swimming Colonials
2009-2010
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TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS
GO COLONIALS!
Classroom, Campus, City 4-5
Coaches Introductions 6-8
Season Outlook 9-13
Meet the Returnees 14-19
Meet the Rookies 20-21
School Records & Conference
Winners 22-25
NCAA Qualifier, Olympians & Hall
of Fame inductees 28-29
30-31 Academic Accomplishments
Atlantic 10 Conference 34-37
The Charles E. Smith Center
(facilities) 38-40
Training trip to Puerto Rico 32-33
Strength and Conditioning 41
All-Time Top Ten per Event 26-27
Academic Support 42
2009-2010 Meet Schedule 43
Paola Leor celebrates after winning her heat of
the 50 freestyle in a new school record
Junior-Captain Andrew Maguire prepares be-
fore his 4th place finish in the 200 Breaststroke
at The Atlantic 10 Championship.
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GW: Something GW: Something GW: Something GW: Something Happens HereHappens HereHappens HereHappens Here The exceptional opportunities, resources, and
experiences of The George Washington Univer-
sity await you--in the classroom, on campus, and
in the city. As an institution of higher learning and
academic research, we have the "added attrib-
utes" of offering students an academic and social
life in the world-class city of Washington, DC. As
a result, we attract an exciting mix of students
and faculty to GW. We create and support a
unique, fun, and competitive atmosphere for tal-
ented students and faculty from across the globe.
We are able to capitalize on the energy and ex-
citement of a national and international city and
match it to the opportunities we offer on our cam-
pus and in our classrooms.
Washington is perhaps the most livable major city
in the country. With over 40 colleges and univer-
sities and nearly 400,000 students, student life is
a major aspect of the nation's capital. GW's two
DC campuses are perfectly situated to make the
most of that student life scene. Our Foggy Bot-
tom Campus has well-defined and recognizable
gateways (our 18 city blocks, bricked courtyards,
plazas, bronze busts of George Washington, and
memorial
parks) and
our Mount
Vernon
Campus
offers a
green sub-
urban oasis
complete with athletic fields, an outdoor pool, ten-
nis courts, superb outdoor intramural and recrea-
tional facilities, and low-ropes outdoor challenge
course. GW prides itself on the nearly seamless
fit between both campuses and the city. Sur-
rounded by multiple attractions, we encourage
our students to take advantage of all the sites
and sounds that DC has to offer. What you will
begin to notice about these well-recognized land-
marks as a "Washingtonian" is how they change,
depending upon the season of the year. The al-
ways-visible Washington Monument is trans-
formed from a tourist destination into a friendly
presence outside your residence hall window; the
White House or Foxhall embassies become wel-
coming neighbors during the holidays, and the
Potomac River, becomes a place for strolling,
beach volleyball, sailing, bike riding, and sun-
bathing. We offer the proximity of all that is best
about DC.
But living here also means living in a "luxe" GW
residence hall according to MSNBC. Under the
expert care of GW Housing Programs, about
8,000 students live in the University's 30 resi-
dence halls, 24 situated in Foggy Bottom and six
on our Mount Vernon Campus. The GW House
System offers close-knit communities centered
on common interests that share the challenges
and fun of a first-year-college experience. GW
has multiple Living and Learning Communities
that are available for students interested in the
performing arts, foreign languages, world cul-
tures, healthy living, politics, and business lead-
ership, among others. Our residence halls offer
data, voice, and cable TV connectivity.
Since GW recognizes the connections between a
sound body and mind, the Lerner Health and
Classroom, campus, city.
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Wellness Center is a showcase of fitness and
wellness opportunities. With its 100-station
cardio-exercise area, free weights, indoor track,
squash and racquetball courts, and 25-yard lap
indoor pool, GW enhances the quality of student
life and supports students' interests in intramural
sports, club sports, and other recreational and
wellness activities. GW students also have the
opportunity to shuttle over to Mount Vernon on
"The Vern Express" for more recreational fun on
our NCAA regulation softball, soccer, and la-
crosse fields as well as enjoy our outdoor pool
and tennis facilities.
Both campuses offer friendly neighborhood res-
taurants and cafes. Eating, shopping, and social-
izing are favorite on- and off-campus pastimes.
The Marvin Center is a major gathering place on
campus for students, faculty, and staff. Serving
as headquarters for most student organizations,
the Marvin Center also includes recreation, enter-
tainment, places to eat and shop, the GW Book-
store, and other conveniences.
When it comes to dining, GW's own J Street,
WOW Wingery, Ivory Tower, Gelman Library
Starbucks, and Ames Dining Room are where
you'll find convenient campus meals! Combined
they offer vegetarian and kosher options, as well
as hot meals, grab-n-go, all you care to eat,
brand favorites, salads, specialty coffee, grocer-
ies, and other specialty food and ethnic meal
choices. Add the over 50 in-the-city dining part-
ners and you have a world of alternatives! You
can dine on campus and in the city by using our
declining balance and flexible spending program
known as Colonial Cash. Colonial Cash can also
be used for a variety of retail, convenience,
beauty, mail and residence hall laundry services,
and GW Bookstore purchases. Your Colonial
Cash account can be managed online and is ad-
ministered through our GWorld card program.
Your GWorld card also serves as your official
identification card and access card to your resi-
dence hall and other campus buildings and Uni-
versity activities and programs.
Categorized as a one-of-a-kind opportunity that is
so typically GW, the School of Media and Public
Affairs state-of-the-art broadcasting facilities is a
popular venue for prominent journalists to meet
and work with students. In fact, CNN's former
programs Crossfire, On the Story, and Reliable
Sources called the Jack Morton Auditorium home
for nearly five years. Now the space is used for
speeches and lectures from prominent political
figures and GW alumni.
GW student life is also about honoring school tra-
ditions and starting new ones. In addition to more
than 350 student-run organizations, the Student
Activities Center, based in the Marvin Center, of-
fers programming to educate and excite students
throughout the year, from Midnight Breakfast to
Stress Free Zone. Other programs include AIDS
Awareness Week, International Week, Welcome
Week and Greek Week! School spirit and Coloni-
als varsity athletics are a huge part of GW stu-
dent life. If you include the 22 NCAA Division I
GW sports teams and the 50 club and intramural
teams with the local professional sport attractions
including the Capitals, Redskins, Nationals, Mys-
tics, United, and Wizards, you will find a city full
of collegiate and professional sports enthusiasts.
So, you can see why we proudly say,
Something Happens Here in the
Classroom, Campus, and City!
Classroom, campus, city.
Meet the coaches
Head Coach: Dan Rhinehart (15th Season)
Assistant Coach: Mitch Dalton (2nd Season)
Assistant Coach: Roxy Hernandez(1st Season)
Assistant Coach: Lauren Fuchs (1st Season)
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Coaches introductions
Head coach: Dan Rhinehart
Coaching Experience:
34 years
Coaching at GW:
12th Season
Head Coach Dan Rhinehart
is in his 12th year at the
helm of the GW Men's and
Women's Swimming pro-
gram.
Over the past fourteen seasons, the Colo-
nials have rewritten both the university's and con-
ference record book by establishing 54 school re-
cords and 17 Atlantic 10 records. Since joining
GW in 1995 Rhinehart has erased every single
school record bar two (Men’s 1000 freestyle and
women’s 200 Breaststroke.) Coach Rhinehart has
created a total of 71 Atlantic 10 Champions, 8
Conference swimmers of the year, and has pro-
duced four athletes with Division I NCAA
Championship consideration times; the most re-
cent being David Zenk in 2009. Three of these
athletes continued on to compete in the NCAA
Championships (Bambi Bowman 1995, Tim
Champney 1999, Alvaro Fortuny 2001.)
In addition to these historic performances
GW swimmers have seen much success in the
classroom. Both squads have continuously been
recognized by the CSCAA as having one of the
highest GPAs in the nation. Last season the
CSCAA awarded Rhinehart’s Colonials for having
the 6th best GPA in the country. 2009 saw the 4th
straight season that a GW swimmer had been
named to the Atlantic 10 All-Academic squad.
Prior to his position as head coach, Rhi-
nehart was the assistant coach for the Colonials
for three seasons. Rhinehart has been involved
with swimming and coaching since 1976, working
with a wide variety of athletes including Olympic
and world-ranked swimmers. He came to the
Washington D.C. area from San Diego where he
was the head swim coach at Mt. Carmel High
School for five years. Under his direction, several
of his swimmers qualified for high school All-
America status and his boys team was ranked na-
tionally in 1993. While in San Diego, Rhinehart
also served as the founder, head coach and Presi-
dent of the PQ Aquatics Corporation, a United
States Swim program, from 1991-95.
Before moving to San Diego, Rhinehart was an
assistant swim coach in the Ivy League at Brown
University in Providence, RI, from 1984-90. In ad-
dition to his duties at Brown, he coached the Little
Rhody Aquatic Club, where he developed nation-
ally and internationally ranked swimmers. Rhi-
nehart resides in Rockville, MD, with his wife,
Jenny, and their 15-year-old son, Sean.
Head Coach Dan Rhinehart presents the 400
IM gold medal to David Zenk, three time A-10
swimmer of the year, for his NCAA "B" cut
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Assistant Coach Mitch
Dalton will return for his sec-
ond season with the Colonials.
A native of Australia, Dalton
will again assist Head Coach
Rhinehart in all aspects of the
GW program. Coach Dalton
will continue to lead the re-
cruitment of future Colonials.
The 2009-2010 Freshman class is one of the larg-
est classes that GW has ever seen.
When asked about the upcoming season Dalton
said, “GW Swimming is entering a new era and I
feel so lucky to be part of the program during this
exciting time. I truly believe that this school is one
of the finest in the country. I look forward to seeing
GW swimming back on top of the Atlantic 10 Lad-
der!”
In his first season with the GW, Dalton helped
Head Coach Rhinehart lead the team to 3 Atlantic
10 records, 12 School records, an NCAA “B” cut,
and the Atlantic 10 Swimmer of the Year in David
Zenk.
“We were definitely happy with our results from
last season, but by no means were we satisfied.
One of the things that I love the most about our ath-
letes are that they are extremely driven and are
looking to build upon our successes from last sea-
son.”
Prior to GW, Dalton was an assistant coach at
James Madison University his alma mater. While
coaching at JMU, his athletes broke nine school
records, had an average team GPA of 3.1 and im-
proved their overall W-L record from 1-9 to 8-4.
A four-year letter winner and a team captain at
James Madison, Dalton made a name for him self
in the Colonial Athletic Association by swimming
the 100-yard and 200-yard breaststroke, as well as
the 200 and 400IM. He was a four event finalist and
scored every year of his eligibility. In his senior year
Dalton lead his Dukes to a third place finish, just 20
points shy of the CAA Championship. He still holds
top-10 school records in four events.
Coaches introductions
Assistant Coaches: MITCH DALTON
Assistant Coach Roxy Hernandez is in her first season
with the Colonials. She will assist head coach Dan Rhi-
nehart and assistant coach Mitch Dalton in all aspects
of the GW program including the recruitment of future
Colonials. She is currently a GW graduate student
studying for her Master’s Degree in Exercise Science
with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning.
Hernandez is a graduate of Gettysburg College
and was a four-year swimmer and team captain with
the Bullets. During her swimming career, she was an
event finalist in the 200 Fly, 200 IM and 400 IM and fin-
ished in the top three of those events each year. Her
freshman year she led the Bullets to a first-place finish
in the Centennial Conference Championship by captur-
ing gold medal finishes in the 200 Fly and 400 IM.
Roxy Hernandez
Lauren Fuchs will be joining the coaching staff
for the 2009-2010 season. A four year letter-
winner and graduate from GW, Lauren is ex-
cited to be coaching at her Alma mater. She
will assist in all aspects of the program includ-
ing the recruitment of future colonials.
During her four years as a Colonial,
Fuchs was a triple event finalist in the 100
&200 Breaststroke and 400 IM. She currently
holds three times that place her in GW’s All-
Time top-ten (100 Breaststroke, 200 Breast-
stroke, and 400 IM.)
Fuchs is currently a graduate student
at GW pursing a masters degree in Exercise
Science with an intended concentration in
strength and conditioning.
Lauren fuchs
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GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY MEN’S SWIMMING 2009-2010
Front Row: (left to right) Montes, Kopczynski, Maguire, Tuholske, Harding, Glenesk
Second Row (left to right)
Etz, Malinoski, Peart, Franke, Krizan,
Third Row (left to right)
Coleman, Galler, De Luca, Seedorff, Nelson, Quimby
Absent’
Reed
George’s army:
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MEN: Sprint- This year will see some of the fastest sprinting in GW His-
tory. The sprint group will be lead by senior Ricky Rogers and
Sophomore Marshall Seedorff. Seedorff was one of only two fresh-
men to make it back in both the 50 & 100 yard freestyle last year. He
will be joined by freshman Paolo De Luca, Alex Etz, Niklas Gle-
nesk, Sean Malinoski, and Luke Quimby. “We are so excited
about the direction that our Sprint program has taken. The majority
of our incoming freshmen have consistently been 20 point and 46 off
of relays. Although our sprint lanes are going to be young this sea-
son, they are extremely motivated and talented. These men have
the ability to put GW relays back on the medal podium.”
Middle/Distance- The middle distance and distance programs will experience a complete transformation this sea-
son with the injection of freshman Paolo De Luca, Duncan Galler, Niklas Glenesk, Stephen Nelson, and Mitch
Reed. Sophomore Davin Harding will join the freshman to round out the group. “On paper this is going to be one of
the most talented middle distance programs in the Atlantic 10. That being said, the best part about this group is that
everyone is just beginning to drop time and is excited about their swimming. I wouldn’t dare limit what these men
can accomplish after a year of training together and continually pushing each other.”
Backstroke- The Colonials are looking to replace the loss of A-10 record holder David Zenk
by the addition of five freshman Backstrokers (Jim Coleman, Alex Etz, Stephan Franke,
Sean Malinoski, and Zach Peart.) Junior Cascade Tuholske will add some experience to
the young group of Backstrokers. “In losing David we knew that we would either have to
bring in someone with comparable times or hope to increase our depth so much that it
would replace the points that David had scored last year. Thanks to a great year of recruit-
ing we were able to accomplish both.”
Breast- Junior-Captain Andrew Maguire and Senior Ricky Rogers will lead the charge as the GW Breaststrokers
look to make their presence felt across the A-10 conference. Helping them in this task will be sophomore Dan Kri-
zan and freshman Paolo De Luca. “We are so thrilled that Paolo will be joining us this season. His incoming times
already place him in the top of our conference; however, and I do not think he has even begun to tap into his poten-
tial. Our returnees are extremely hard workers and I know that they will all push each other to get better every single
day.”
Fly- Sophomore Davin Harding will return to again make a push for an Atlantic 10 Title.
Harding was the highest placing freshman last year in the 100 fly and had a 4th place fin-
ish in the 200. He will be joined by fellow butterfly scorers Andrew Maguire, Cascade
Tuholske, as well as newcomer freshman Alex Etz. “Our Butterflyers are probably the
group that we as coaches have to worry about the least. They all have high goals indi-
vidually and for the team. They know what it takes to succeed and they execute these
things daily.”
IM- Double event finalist and Senior Cascade Tuholske will lead Paolo De Luca, Stephan Franke, Konrad
Kopczynski, Zach Peart. Tuholske was able to post a 6th place finish in the 400 IM and an 8
th place finish in the
200 IM. The Colonials have dominated the IM events, winning both the 200 and 400 Atlantic 10 Championship Title
for the last four years in a row. “The great thing about our IM group is that everyone is able to bring something dif-
ferent to the table. They all have strengths in different strokes which well help create well rounded IMers come time
for A-10s.”
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GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY woMEN’S SWIMMING
2009-2010
GEORGE’S ARMY
Front Row: (Left to Right) Cissey Ye, Carolyn Mehtrens, Sarah Beggs, Emily Leik, Sarah Rich-
ards, Sameer Al Bitar, Jen Cohn
Second Row: (left to Right) Noelle Miesfeld, Paola Leor, Paige Dingess, Kayla Jensen, Jordan Liedholm, Christina O’Connell, Katrina Timlin, Isabel Tawney
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WOMEN :
Sprint- This year the Colonials will be returning one for the fastest sprinters in
the conference in Paola Leor. Last season Leor posted the Atlantic 10’s 2nd
fastest time in the 100 freestyle and the 7th best time in the 50 freestyle. Leor
will be joined by freshman Jordan Liedholm, sophomore Isabel Tawney, and
Senior Captain Katrina Timlin as the Lady Colonials will try and top the record
setting performances of last season’s 200 and 400 Freestyle relays.
Middle/Distance- Sophomores Kayla Jensen and Sarah Richards will again
join senior Cissey Ye in the distance events. “Last season was a huge learning curve for Kayla and Sarah.
Both of whom had injuries that saw them out of the water for some time. Now, as sophomores they know what
to expect and I am excited to see some big time drops from our distance program this season.” Freshman Jor-
dan Liedholm will add some much needed depth in the 200 freestyle and the 800 freestyle relay.
Backstroke- Sophomore Isabel Tawney and senior Emily Leik will lead the Colonials in the backstroke
events. Last season Tawney was consistently able to post some of the A-10s fastest 100 Backstroke times,
despite being injured for the majority of the season. She narrowly missed out on Molly Moss’s 100 Backstroke
record, “I look forward to seeing what Isabel is capable of with an entire season of training under her belt. Emily
Leik is one of our hardest workers, and I think the two of them are capable of
some great things.”
Breast- GW has enjoyed a strong tradition of creating some of the most tal-
ented breaststrokers in the Atlantic 10. Despite graduating school record holder
Ariana Berdini and fellow classmate and finalist Lauren Fuchs, the Colonials
are looking to Captain Katrina Timlin and senior Jen Cohn to maintain
strength in the breaststroke events. “We were very successful in breaststroke
last year. Every single breaststroker that we took to A-10s was a scorer for us.
With so many teams graduating strong breaststrokers last year, this is an event
that is wide open and our ladies are hungrier than ever to perform well.”
Fly- The 2009-2010 season will host the largest butterfly group the Colonials have
ever seen. Juniors Paola Leor and Sarah Beggs were both ranked inside the top 16
in the 100 fly last season and the two are looking to break Ruth Dubyel’s seven year
old school record. Joining them are freshman Paige Dingess, Christina O’Connell,
and Jordan Liedholm “We are very excited about our butterfly group this year. The
freshman are joining us mostly as 100 specialists; however, I am excited to see how
they will develop in the 200 fly under the guidance of Junior veteran Noelle Miesfeld.
IM- Returnees Emily Leik and Paola Leor are both coming off of lifetime best per-
formances at last years Atlantic 10 Championships. Leor was able to post a 200 IM
time in the top-8 last year. “Our IM group is small, but extremely capable. I have no
doubt that this season will see more best times and our ladies back on the top of the
conference ladder. At the end of last season we worked on a new Breaststroke for
Paola so I think that a whole year training with the new stroke will be very beneficial.
Emily was able to post a really solid IM swim last year , which I think was just a glimpse of what we will see
from her this season.”
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Davin Harding:
(Sophomore)
LIFETIME BEST:
100 Fly: 50.33
200 Fly: 1:51.16
200 Free: 1:43.88
2008-2009: As a Freshman: At the Atlantic 10
Championships was the highest placing freshman in
the 100 Butterfly (50.33-7th place) and posted a 4th
place finish in the 200 Butterfly (1:51.16.) Was a
member of the 4th place 800 Freestyle relay
(1:41.00), swam the Butterfly leg of the 200 Medley
and was part of the 5th place 400 Medley Relay
(22.49 and 49.72 respectively), and the 5th place
400 Freestyle Relay (45.94)
High School:Senior year he was district and regional
champion in 200-yard freestyle relay, regional
champion in the 100-yard butterfly, fourth place in
state 100-yard butterfly, fifth place in 200-yard state
medley relay, and third place in 200-yard state
freestyle relay ... USA Swimming Academic All-
American.
Personal: Davin Leigh Harding ... Born April 7, 1990
in Grand Rapids, MI ... Son of Peter and Lora
Harding ... Intends to major in engineering ... Aspires
to go to graduate school and have a successful
engineering career.
Konrad
Kopczynski:
(Junior)
2008-2009: As a
Sophomore:
At the Atlantic 10
Championships was a member of the 4th place 800
yard Freestyle relay (1:45.34.) Placed 22nd in the 200
Freestyle (1:45.25.)
2007-2008: As a Freshman: At the Atlantic 10
Championships competed in the 50 free, 100 free, and
200 freestyle. Was also an integral part of the
Colonial’s relays competing on the 200 free, 400 free,
800 free, and the 400 medley relays.
High School: Swam for the Manhattan Center for
Science and Mathematics, as well as the New York
City Aquatic Club ... took the bronze medal in both the
200 and 400m IMs at the 2006 Empire State
Games ... also took the silver medal in the 800m
Freestyle Relay.
Personal: Born Konrad Bazyl Kopczynski on May 31,
1989 in New York, New York ... son of Krzysztof
Kopczynski and Bozena Kudelska ... has a younger
sister, Kamila ... undecided on a major.
Dan Krizan
(Sophomore)
LIFETIME BESTS:
100 BREAST: 1:00.46
200 BREAST: 2:11.09
2008-2009: As a
Freshman
At the Atlantic 10 Championships posted lifetime bests
in the 100 Breaststroke 1:00.46 (23rd place) and the
200 Breaststroke 2:11.09 (17th place.)
High School: All-City, All-Conference, All-State, All-
American and captained team to win conference and
state championship meets his senior year.BB
Personal: Daniel Alexander Krizan ... Born
September 19, 1990 in Coldwater, MI ... Son of
Zdenko and Maria Krizan ... Has a brother, Martin
(20) ... Intends to major in a liberal arts program ...
Aspires to be a dentist.
Andrew Maguire: TEAM CAPTAIN
(Junior)
LIFETIME BESTS:
100 FLY: 51.40
100 BREAST: 58.03
200 BREAST: 2:05.07
2008-2009:
As a Sophomore At the
Atlantic 10
Championships was a
three-event finalist. Posting a 4th place finish in the
200 Breaststroke (2:05.07), an 11th place finish in
the 100 Butterfly (51.40), and an 11th place finish in
the 100 Breaststroke (58.03.) Swam the Breaststroke
leg of the 5th place 400 Medley Relay (57.86.)
2007-2008: As a Freshman At the Atlantic 10
Championship was a dual event scorer in the 100 fly
(52.51,15th place) and the 200 Breast (2:10.98, 14th
place.) Also competed in the 100 Breast (1:00.57,
20th place) and in the Colonials 200 Medley Relay.
High School: Named a United States Swimming
Academic All-American at Westford Academy ...
member of the National Honor Society, National
Society of High School Scholars, and Who's Who
Among High School Students.
Personal: Born Andrew Joseph Maguire on
September 22, 1988 in Concord, MA ... son of Joe and
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major.
Ricky Rogers:
(Senior)
LIFETIME BEST:
50 Free: 21.39
100 Free: 47.28
100 Breast: 58.08
2008-2009: As a
Junior
At the Atlantic 10 Championships placed 12th in the 100
Breast (58.08), 23rd in the 50 Freestyle (21.39), 19th
in the 100 Freestyle (47.28.) Was also a member of
the 5th place 200 yard Freestyle Relay (21.22.)
2007-2008: As a Sophomore
At the Atlantic 10 Championships placed 2nd in the
consolation heat of the 50 Freestyle (21.40.) Also
competed in the 100 Breast (17th…59.94) and the 200
Breast (21st…2:15.38.) Was a vital member of four
Colonial relays including the 200 Medley (Free split…
21.27), 200 Free (21.54), 400 Free (Lead off- 47.87),
and the 400 Medley (Breast…58.93.)
2006-2007: As a Freshman
At the Atlantic 10 Championships took 12th place in the
50-yard freestyle (21.50). Was a member of the
200/400-yard medley relay and 400-yard freestyle
relay.
High School: All-American in the 100-yard
breaststroke, 200-yard freestyle relay, and 200-yard
medley relay as well as an Academic All-America
selection at Newberg High School under head coach
Rich Tobergate ... state champion in the 200-yard
medley relay ... Third-Team All-American in Water Polo.
Personal: Born Richard Douglas Rogers III on May 16,
1988 in New London, NH ... son of Rick and Lisa
Rogers ... has two younger brothers, Cray and Kale ...
also a member of the GW Water Polo team ...enjoys
Frisbee golf and watching sunsets ... international
affairs major
Marshall
Seedorff:
(Sophomore)
LIFETIME BESTS
50 Free: 20.97
100 Free: 46.76
100 Fly: 53.14
2008-2009: As a Freshman: At the Atlantic 10
Championships was one of the fastest Freshman
sprinters in the conference posting an 11th place finish
(20.97) and 16th place (46.76.) Was a member of the
5th place 200 Freestyle Relay (20.90) and the 5th place
400 Freestyle Relay (47.07.)
High School: Lettered four years, 2008 Georgia All-
State Team, 2008 Cobb All-County Team, Pope H.S.
MVP, Cobb County Champion in the 50 freestyle, first
place 200 medley relay, third place at Georgia State
Finals in 50 freestyle.
Personal: Full name is Marshall Wyman Seedorff ...
born April 10, 1990 in Atlanta, GA. Son of Mark and
MaryLou Seedorff, has a brother, Matt (16). Hobbies
include hunting, fishing, photography, and surfing ...
plans to major in business.
Cascade Tuholske
(Senior)
LIFETIME BESTS:
200 BACK: 1:52.81
200 IM: 1:54.97
400 IM 4:06.13
200 FLY: 1:54.73
2008-2009 : As a Junior
At the Atlantic 10 Championships was a three-event
finalist. Posting a 6th place finish in the 400 IM
(4:06.13), an 8th place finish in the 200 IM (1:54.97),
and a 9th place finish in the 200 Backstroke (1:52.81)
Also swam the backstroke leg of the 200 yard Medley
Relay.
2007-2008: As A Sophomore
(Red shirt year due to injury.)
2006-2007: As a Freshman
At the Atlantic 10 Championships placed 10th in the 200
Butterfly (1:54.73) and 14th in the 400 IM (4:13.89)
High School: As a junior, placed first in the state in the
200 IM and third in the 100 yard butterfly ... as a
sophomore placed first in the state in the 100 yard
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backstroke and second in the 100 yard butterfly and
received all-american consideration ... as a freshman
was second in the state in the 100 yard backstroke. A
member of the National Honor Society and also an
Academic All-American.
Personal: Born November 23, 1987 in Missoula, MT ...
son of Jack and Lillian Tuholske ... has two older
brothers, Oliver and Ben ... interests include girls,
skiing, kayaking and sleeping ... intends to major in
international affairs.
Sarah Beggs: (Junior)
LIFETIME BESTS:
100 Fly: 57.51
100 Back: 1:00.58
200 Back: 2:11.13
2008-2009: As a
Sophomore At the Atlantic 10 Championships swam
the Butterfly leg (57.11) of the 7th place 400 Medley
Relay (3:53.92.) Individually was a consolation finalist
in the 100 Butterfly (16th place: 57.51), 27th in the 100
yard Backstroke (1:00.58), and 28th in the 200
Backstroke.
2007-2008: As A Freshman
At the Atlantic 10 Championships swam the Backstroke
leg of the 200 Medley Relay. Placed 37th in the 100
yard Butterfly, 31st in the 100 Backstroke, and 30th in
the 200 Backstroke.
High School: An All-Conference Team Selection in the
200-yard medley relay at Eastern ... named 2nd Team
All-Conference in the 100-yard backstroke and 100-
yard butterfly ... Eastern High School Varsity Scholar
Athlete ... member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Born Sarah Mei-Ling Beggs on September
16, 1988 in Philadelphia, PA ... daughter of Joseph
Edward and Nancy Hsueh Beggs ... has a younger
brother, Timothy Joseph Beggs, and a younger sister,
Christina Chia-Ying Beggs ... Majoring in biology.
and was a Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar.
Personal: Born Sept. 2, 1990 in Mineola, New York ...
nickname is Shelly ... daughter of Frank and Marilyn
Cino ... has an older sister, Diana (21) and a younger
brother, Gregory (13) ... plans to major in business.
Jennifer Cohn:
(Senior)
GW LIFETIME BESTS:
100 Breast: 1:07.36
200 Breast: 2:28.44
2008-2009: As a Junior At the Atlantic 10
Championships competed in the 200 IM, 100, and 200
Breaststroke. Had a breakthrough meet and competed
in the consolation finals in the 100 Breaststroke (13th
place: 1:07.36.) Posted lifetime-bests in all three
events.
2007-2008: As a Sophomore
At the Atlantic 10 Championships competed in the
200IM, 100 Breast and 200 Breaststroke. Posted a 25th
place finish in the 100 Breast (1:10.79) and 26th place
finish in the 200 Breast (2:33.75.)
2006-2007: As a Freshman
At the Atlantic 10 Championships competed in the
200IM, 100 Breast and 200 Breaststroke. Placed 28th in
the 200 IM, 25th in the 100 Breast (1:10.60), and 24th
in the 200 Breast (2:32.09.)
High School: Member of the isidore Newman School
swim team under coach Jorge Blasini.
Personal: Born November 18, 1987 in New Orleans,
LA ... daughter of Stanley and Jane Cohn (who is an
avid Colonial’s fan) ... her older brother, Jeff, also
swam for GW's swim team.
Kayla Jensen:
(Sophomore)
2008-2009: As a
Freshman At the Atlantic
10 Championships
competed in the 200
Freestyle, 500 Freestyle,
and the 1650 Freestyle. Posted a 37th place finish in the
500 Freestyle, a 44th place finish in the 200 Freestyle,
and a 21st place finish in the 1650. Had a strong Dual
meet record despite having mono throughout most of
her rookie season.
High School: Member of the West Plano (Plano,
Texas) Swim team.
Personal: Born on May 4th, 1991.
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Page 17 Paola Leor: (Junior)
LIFETIME BESTS:
50 Free: 23.69*
100 Free: 51.10*
200 Free: 1:52.57
100 Fly: 56.39
200 IM: 2:05.66*
*School Record
2008-2009: As a Sophomore
At the Atlantic 10 Championships competed in the 50
Freestyle and 200 IM. Set two school records, posting a
10th place finish in the 200 IM (2:05.66) and a 9th
Place finish in the 50 Freestyle (23.69.) Qualified 5th
after the preliminary heats of the 100 Butterfly
(56.39.) Helped post two school records in the 200
Medley Relay (Freestyle leg-23.46…1:45.05) and 200
Freestyle Relay (23.19...1:35.93) Was also a member
of the 800 Freestyle Relay (Lead off- 1:52.57) and the
400 Freestyle Relay (51.32…3:31.72.) During the
2008-2009 season Leor posted another school record in
the 100 Freestyle with a time of 51.10.
2007-08: As a Freshman
At the Atlantic 10 Championships two school records
placed 3rd in the 50 Freestyle (24.01) and 9th in the
200 IM (2:05.86.) Qualified 4th after the preliminary
heats of the 100 Butterfly (57.50.) Helped the Colonials
by swimming on four relays. Posted impressive splits in
the 200 Medley Relay (Freestyle- 24.06), 800 Freestyle
Relay (Lead off- 1:52.77), 200 Free Relay (23.54),
and the 400 Freestyle Relay (51.34.)
High School: Three-time State Finalist and All-Dade
selection at Miami Killian High School ... All-State Team
selection in freshman season ... also competed for
Flying Fish Swim Club USA under head coach Andrew
Phillips ... graduated with a 5.3 weighted GPA, top 7%
of her class.
Personal: Born Paola Leor on September 15, 1988 in
Miami, FL ... daughter of Jose and Patricia Leor ... has
an older sister, Pamela ... enjoys tennis ... international
business major who wants to work for the United States
Government or United Nations.
Emily Leik: (Senior)
LIFETIME BESTS:
100 Back: 59.45
200 Back: 2:08.01
200 IM: 2:10.38
2008-2009: As a Junior
At the Atlantic 10 Championships competed in the 200
IM, 100 Backstroke, and 200 Backstroke. Posted a
lifetime best in the 200 IM (19th place 2:10.38), a 23rd
place finish in the 100 Backstroke (59.85), and a 21st
place finish in the 200 Backstroke (2:08.02.) Was also a
member of the Colonials 800 Freestyle Relay.
2007-2008: As a Sophomore
At the Atlantic 10 Championships competed in the
200IM, 100 Backstroke, and 200 Backstroke. Placed
23rd in the 200 IM (2:12.81), 21st in the 100 Back
(1:00.85), and 21st in the 200 Backstroke (2:11.13.)
Was also a member of the Colonials 800 Freestyle Relay
(1:56.93), 400 Medley Relay (1:00.62), and the 400
Freestyle Relay (54.11)
2006-07: As a Freshman
At the Atlantic 10 Championships posted a 10th place
finish in the 100-yard backstroke (59.45) and 200-yard
backstroke (2:08.01). Also swam on the Colonial’s
400/800-yard Freestyle Relay and 400-yard Medley
Relay Team Member at A10s.
High School: As a senior finished sixth in the state in
the 100 yard backstroke under coach, Sandy McNairy...
four time conference champ in the 100 yard
backstroke ... regional champ as a sophomore in the
100 yard backstroke and finished 7th in the state ...
Also swam under her club coach, Kevin Thornton ...
member of the Greensbro Swimming Association ...
secretary of the National Honor Society ... graduated
13th in her class with a 4.8 gpa.
Personal: Born September 30, 1988 in Naples, FL ...
daughter of David and Julia Leik ... has two siblings,
Cassie and Chandler ... is an International Affairs Major.
Carolyn Mehrtens
(Sophomore)
2008-2009: As a
Freshman
At the Atlantic 10
Championships competed in the 50 Freestyle, 100
Freestyle, and the 200 Freestyle. Posted a 50th place
finish in 50, 42nd in the 200 Freestyle, and 40th in the
100 Freestyle. High School: Hillsborough
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Noelle Miesfeld: (Junior)
LIFETIME BESTS:
100 Fly: 1:00.33
200 Fly: 2:08.70
2008-2009: As a
Sophomore
At the Atlantic 10
Championships competed in the 500 Freestyle, 100
Butterfly, and 200 Butterfly. Placed 17th in the 200
Butterfly (2:08.70) and 35th in the 100 Fly (1:00.33)
2007-2008: As a Freshman
At the Atlantic 10 Championships competed in the 200
IM, 100 Butterfly, and 200 Butterfly. Posting season
bests of 1:01.14 and 2:12.93 in the Butterfly events.
High School: 2006 NCSA Junior National qualifier for
the Rangers under Head Coach Mike Ward ... four-time
Regional Champion in the 500 free, and twice in the
100 fly ... placed fourth in the state in the 100 fly and
was a state finalist in the 500 free ... three-time
Scholastic All-American ... also competed for the Tucson
Ford Dealers Aquatics Club since 2003 under Head
Coach Roric Fink.
Personal: Born Noelle Ciana Miesfeld on December 5,
1988 in Tucson, AZ ... daughter of Roger and Elizabeth
Miesfeld ... has an older sister, Nicole, and a younger
brother, Barrett ... Majoring in biology.
Sarah Richards:
(Sophomore)
2008-2009 Season:
As a Freshman
At the Atlantic 10
Championships
competed in the 200
Freestyle, 500 Freestyle, and the 1650. Was also a
member of the Colonial’s 800 Freestyle Relay.
High School: Six-time state qualifier ... Six-time
regional champion ... Eight-time district champion ...
Three-time most valuable swimmer ... All-State team
and Fighting Westerner Award her senior year.
Personal: Laura Marie Myers ... Born on February 12,
1990 in Lubbock, TX ... Daughter of William and Susan
Richards ... Has two sisters, Emily (16) and Madeline
(13) ... Intends to major in systems engineering.
Isabel Tawney:
(Sophomore)
LIFETIME BESTS:
50 Free: 24.95
100 Back: 57.40
200 Back: 2:08.97
2008-2009 Season: As a
Freshman
At the Atlantic 10
Championships was the highest placing Freshman in the
100 Backstroke. Competed in the 50 Freestyle, 100
Backstroke, and 200 Backstroke. Won the consolation
finals of the 100 Backstroke in a time of 57.67. Also
recorded a 39th place finish in the 50 Freestyle and 24th
place finish in the 200 Backstroke. Helped lead the
Colonials to a school record in the 200 Medley Relay
(26.55…1:45.05) and a 7th place finish in the 400
Medley Relay (57.40…3:53.92.)
Personal: Born September 15, 1989 in Baltimore,
MD ... full name is Isabel Stewart Tawney ... daughter
of Carlton and Katharine Tawney ... has two older
brothers, Hugh (23) and Guy (20) who is on the sailing
team at Washington College ... hobbies include
snowboarding ... undecided on a major.
Katrina Timlin:
TEAM CAPTAIN
(Senior)
LIFETIME BESTS:
50 Free: 24.60
100 Breast: 1:06.19
200 Breast: 2:27.27
2008-2009 Season: As a Junior
At the Atlantic 10 Championships competed in the 50
Freestyle, 100 Breast, and the 200 Breast. Posted a 3rd
place finish in the consolation finals of the 100
Breaststroke (1:06.87), 21st in the 50 Freestyle
(24.60), and 17th in the 200 Breaststroke (2:27.65.)
Helped set a school record in the 200 Freestyle Relay
(23.91…1:35.93.) Was also a member of the 400
Freestyle Relay (52.57…3:31.17.)
2007-2008 Season: As a Sophomore
At the Atlantic 10 Championships competed in the 50
Freestyle, 100 Breast, and 200 Breast. Was 2nd place in
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the consolation finals of the 100 Breaststroke
(1:06.19), 17th place in the 200 Breaststroke
(2:27.27), and 28th in the 50 Freestyle (25.19.) Was a
vital member of the 200 Free Relay (Lead off: 25:18),
400 Free Relay (54.75), and the 400 Medley Relay
(54.40.)
2006-07 Season: As A Freshman
At the 2007 Atlantic 10 Championships placed 14th in
the 100-yard breaststroke (1:08.13) and 16th in the
200-yard breaststroke (2:33.95)
High School: Team captain finished second in the
state as a senior ... as a junior was first in the league
in the breastroke and freestyle events and received the
Ironwoman award ... as a sophomore was also first in
her league ... also ran track.
Personal: Personal: Born Katrina Anne Timlin on
January 2, 1988 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada ...
daughter of Thomas and Marie Fiala Timlin ... has a
younger sister, Madeline ... member of the
International Affairs Society and the College
Democrats ... enjoys snowboarding and skating ...
Majoring in international affairs and middle eastern
studies
Cissey Ye:
(Senior)
2008-2009:
As a Junior
At the Atlantic 10
Championships
competed in the 500
Freestyle, 100 Fly, and
1650. Placed 33rd in the 500 Free, 37th in the 100 Fly
(lifetime best of 1:00.57), and 27th in the 1650.
2007-2008: As a Sophomore
At the Atlantic 10 Championships competed in the 500
Freestyle, 100 Fly, and 1650. Posted a 27th place finish
in the 500 freestyle, 32nd place finish in the 100 Fly,
and a 26th place finish in the 1650. Was also a
member of the 800 Freestyle Relay.
2006-2007: As a Freshman
At the Atlantic 10 Championships placed 19th in the
1650-yard freestyle (18:39.51). Also a member of the
800-yard Freestyle Relay Team Member. Competed in
the 500 Freestyle and 100 Fly.
High School: Scholar athlete who was a member of
the Metro League Championship team as a senior...
finished thrid in the 400 freestyle relay in the state ...
as a junior finished 7th in the state in the 500 yard
freestyle ... League champion in the 200 yard freestyle
as a freshman ... a member of the French National
Honor Society, she graduated with a 3.9 GPA.
Personal: Born March 10, 1988 in Chengdu, China ...
daughter of Sam Ye and Amy Luo ... has a younger
sister, Robin ... interests include cycling, lacrosse amd
running ... intends to major in biology and become a
Pediatrician ... is a member of the College Democrats
and Asian Student Alliance.
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GW MEN’s Swimming Class of 2013
Meet the Colonials: The Rookies
Head Coach Dan Rhinehart is thrilled to announce the signing of 11 newcomers who will be joining the Men’s program in the Fall. “This is by far the largest incoming class that we have ever had during my 12 seasons as head coach. Every member of this class will make an immediate impact, not only on our team but within the conference. This class features multiple NCSA and USA Swimming Junior National qualifiers, YMCA National finalist, state champions, and state record holders.” Rhinehart continued, “Perhaps what we are most excited about is the dynamic that this group is bringing into our environment. The majority of the class was on campus at our recent ‘Colonial Inauguration’ and I have to say that their excitement and motivation for the upcoming season was overwhelmingly
contagious!”
The 2008-2009 season saw the graduation of David Zenk ,one of the Atlantic 10’s All-time most talented swimmers. “In losing David we knew that we would either have to bring in an individual with comparable times or hope to increase our depth so much that it
would replace the points that David had scored last year. Thanks to a great year of recruiting we were able to accomplish both.”
Jim Coleman Sprint/Backstroke (Moorestown, New Jersey)
Paolo De Luca Breast/Free/IM (Warwick, Rhode Island)
Alex Etz Backstroke/Fly (Austin, Texas)
Stephan Franke Backstroke/IM (Kansas City, Missouri)
Duncan Galler Mid Distance/Distance (Jacksonville, Florida)
Niklas Glenesk Sprint/Middle Distance (Austin, Texas)
Sean Malinoski Sprint Free/Backstroke ( West Linn, Oregon)
Stephen Nelson Freestyle (Overland Park, Missouri)
Zach Peart Backstroke/IM/Fly (Scotch Plains, New Jersey)
Luke Quimby Sprint Free (Perk Valley, Pennsylvania)
Mitch Reed Freestyle/Fly (Gig Harbor, Washington)
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GW woMEN’s Swimming Class of 2013
Head Coach Dan Rhinehart is thrilled to announce the addition of four newcomers to his women’s program for the 2009-2010 season. This incoming class boasts an NCSA Junior National qualifier, 2 State Finalists, and an Olympian from Bahrain. In addition to increasing depth to our Freestyle and butterfly events, all four ladies bring with them terri-fic attitudes and work ethic. “The class is full of a lot of raw talent and we look forward to seeing what these women are capable of once they are incorporated in to our system. The best part about all four ladies is that their best swimming is ahead of them!”
Sameera Al Bitar Sprint Free (Juffair, Bahrain)
Paige Dingess Fly/ Distance (Shaker Heights, Ohio)
Jordan Liedholm Freesytle/Fly/IM (Hershey, Pennsylvania)
Christina O’Connell Fly/Free (Kildeer, Illinois)
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George Washington university
men’s team records
Event Name Time Year
50 Freestyle Rich de Wet 20.42 1999
100 Freestyle David Zenk 45.18 2009
200 Freestyle David Zenk 1:38.71 2009
500 Freestyle Glendon Flint 4:27.48 1996
1,000 Freestyle Chad Senior 9:20.20 1993
1,650 Freestyle Chad Senior 15:36.48 1997
100 Backstroke Tim Champney 48.40 1999
200 Backstroke David Zenk 1:45.67 2009
100 Breaststroke Alvaro Fortuny 54.65 2001
200 Breaststroke Alvaro Fortuny 1:59.37 2001
100 Butterfly Juan Bocanegra 49.34 1999
200 Butterfly Juan Bocanegra 1:50.58 1999
200 IM David Zenk 1:48.30 2009
400 IM David Zenk 3:52.17 2009
200 Medley Relay Champney, Fortuny 1:31.44 1999
Simonetti, De Wet
400 Medley Relay Champney, Taylor 3:19.83 1998
Simonetti, Bocanegra
200 Free Relay Bocanegra, Serino 1:22.01 1999
De Wet, Champney
400 Free Relay De Wet, Champney 3:01.74 1999
Teter, Bocanegra
800 Free Relay Champney, Corallo 6:43.58 1999
NCAA qualifier, Tim Champney ended his tenure at GW
undefeated in the 100 and 200
Backstroke
Olympian, Juan Bocanegra, holds
five school records and won a total
of six individual titles
MEN’s TEAM RECORDS accomplishments
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INDIVIDUAL TITLE CHAMPIONS
Richard DeWet 50 Freestyle 1999, 2000
Glendon Flint 500 Freestyle 1996
Sean Flaherty 500 Freestyle 2004
David Dillehay 1650 Freestyle 2001
George Eversmann 1650 Freestyle 1997
Chad Senior 1650 Freestyle 1994, 1996
Bryan Ferretti 1650 Freestyle 2003
Sean Flaherty 1650 Freestyle 2004
Tim Champney 100 Backstroke 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Chris Scuderi 100 Backstroke 1993, 1994, 1995
Carroll Mann 100 Backstroke 1983
David Zenk 100 Backstroke 2006
Alvaro Fortuny 100 Breaststroke 1999, 2001
Rush Taylor 100 Breaststroke 1998
Glendon Flint 100 Breaststroke 1995
Bill Karasinski 100 Breaststroke 1986
David Simonetti 100 Butterfly 2000
Juan Bocanegra 100 Butterfly 1998
David Zenk 200 Backstroke 2006, 2008, 2009
Tim Champney 200 Backstroke 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Chris Scuderi 200 Backstroke 1993
Carroll Mann 200 Backstroke 1983, 1984, 1985
Rush Taylor 200 Breaststroke 1997, 1998
Glendon Flint 200 Breaststroke 1995, 1996
Peter Madden 200 Breaststroke 1984
Wesley Teter 200 Freestyle 2001
Brendt Garlick 200 Freestyle 1994
Bruce Manno 200 Freestyle 1983
David Zenk 200 Individual Medley 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Juan Bocanegra 200 Individual Medley 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
David Zenk 400 Individual Medley 2007, 2008, 2009
Juan Bocanegra 400 Individual Medley 1998
Armando Serrano 400 Individual Medley 1993
George Washington university
Men’s Atlantic 10 Champions
RELAY CHAMPIONS
200 Medley Relay 2000
1999
1998
400 Medley Relay 2001
2000
1998
1997
200 Freestyle Relay 1999
400 Freestyle Relay 1999
1998
After smashing the Atlantic 10 record,
David Zenk finishes the 200 backstroke
with no other swimmers in sight.
men’s Team Records and accomplishments
Bryan Ferretti won the 1650 in 2003
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INDIVIDUAL TITLE CHAMPIONS
Kristen Fagley 500 Freestyle 2002, 2001
Bambi Bowman 500 Freestyle 1995,1994
Meghan Mitchell 500 Freestyle 1993
Crystal Freeman 1650 Freestyle 2001
Bambi Bowman 1650 Freestyle 1996, 1995, 1994
Meghan Mitchell 1650 Freestyle 1993
Ruth Dubyel 100 Backstroke 2001
Suzanne Grega 100 Backstroke 1999
Kristen Robertson 100 Backstroke 1997, 1996, 1995
Maggie Moss 100 Backstroke 2006
Kristen Rasmuson 100 Breaststroke 2002
Nell Friar 100 Breaststroke 2001, 2000
Tuba Guvelioglu 100 Breaststroke 1994
Ruth Dubyel 100 Butterfly 2001
Stephanie Ballou 100 Butterfly 1994
Nell Friar 200 Breaststroke 2001
Connie Shelton 200 Breaststroke 1995
Tuba Guvelioglu 200 Breaststroke 1994, 1993
Ruth Dubyel 200 Butterfly 2003
Stephanie Ballou 200 Butterfly 1994
Kristen Fagley 200 Freestyle 2003, 2001
Bambi Bowman 200 Freestyle 1995, 1994
Meghan Mitchell 200 Freestyle 1993
Jocelyn Finch 200 Individual Medley 2001
Sarah Griffin 200 Individual Medley 1996
George Washington University
Women’s Atlantic 10 champions
School record holder and
2006 Atlantic10 Champion,
Maggie Moss
RELAY CHAMPIONS
200 Medley 1999
400 Medley 1995
1994
800 Freestyle 2001
1994
Bambi Bowman holds three
Atlantic 10 records and was an
NCAA Championship
competitor
Women’s team records and accomplishments
Ruth Dubyel won both the 100 Butterfly
and the 100 Backstroke in 2001
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Teter, Bocanegra
Name Time Year Event
50 Freestyle Paola Leor 23.69 2009
100 Freestyle Paola Leor 51.10 2008
200 Freestyle Bambi Bowman 1:49.14 1995 500 Freestyle Bambi Bowman 4:48.24 1995 1,000 Freestyle Bambi Bowman 9:57.92 1995
1,650 Freestyle Bambi Bowman 16:32.08 1995 100 Backstroke Maggie Moss 57.01 2005
200 Backstroke Maggie Moss 2:02.35 2003 100 Breaststroke Ariana Berdini 1:04.83 2009 200 Breaststroke Tuba Guvelioglu 2:20.45 1992
100 Butterfly Ruth Dubyel 56.14 2003 200 Butterfly Ruth Dubyel 2:05.31 2003
200 IM Paola Leor 2:05.66 2009 400 IM Jocelyn Finch 4:30.04 1999 200 Medley Relay Tawney, Berdini 1:45.05 2009
Miga, Leor
400 Medley Relay Moss, Rasmuson, 3:50.53 2004
Dubyl, Fagley 200 Free Relay Miga, Timlin 1:35.93 2009
Myers, Leor
400 Free Relay Leor, Timlin, 3:31.17 2009
Myers, Miga
800 Free Relay Ballou, Shelton 7:35.45 1995
Mitchell, Bowman
George Washington University
Women’s Team Records
Meghan Mitchell was a dual event A10 Champion
Arian Berdini broke the 100 yard Breaststroke
record at the 2009 Atlantic 10 Championshipss
Women’s team records and accomplishments
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BOLD Denotes last season’s or current roster members
GW Men’s SWIMMING “All-Time Top Ten”
50 Free
Richard DeWet 20.42 98-99
David Zenk 20.51 08-09
Tim Champney 20.66 98-99
Juan Bocanegra 20.72 98-99
Marshall Seedorff 20.97 08-09
C. Scuderi/D.Seifert 20.98 96/09
Jason Serino/David Kawut 21.25 89/98
Sean Kernan/Bob Huge 21.30 85/03
Rush Taylor 21.33 99-00
Ricky Rogers 21.39 08-09
100 Free
David Zenk 45.18 08-09
Tim Champney 45.20 98-99
Wesley Teter 45.42 00-01
Richard DeWet 45.74 98-99
J. Bocanegra/Brendt Garlick46.02 92/00
Zach Whitney 46.18 90-91
Chris Scuderi 46.27 94-95
Joe Corallo 46.50 98-99
Marco Herr 46.54 89-90
Sean Kernan 46.55 02-03
200 Free
David Zenk 1:38.71 08-09
Wesley Teter 1:39.12 00-01
Tim Champney 1:39.52 98-99
Brendt Garlick 1:39.82 95-96
Ryan White 1:40.65 00-01
Joe Corallo 1:40.67 98-99
Marco Herr 1:40.96 89-90
Bruce Manno 1:41.57 92-83
Sean Flaherty 1:41.95 03-04
Jeffery Glazer 1:41.75 03-04
500 Free
Glendon Flint 4:27.48 95-96
Chad Senior 4:31.96 96-97
Wesley Teter 4:32.24 98-99
Joe Corallo 4:32.82 98-99
Tim Champney 4:33.22 98-99
Sean Flaherty 4:33.93 03-04
Ryan White 4:35.40 00-01
David Dillehay 4:36.21 01-02
Bruce Manno 4:36.51 82-83
Carl Ellefson 4:36.59 95-96
1650
Chad Senior 15:36.27 95-96
Sean Flaherty 15:47.39 04-05
David Dillehay 15:53.60 00-01
Bryan Ferretti 15:54.98 01-02
Carl Ellefson 15:57.45 95-96
Sam Speed 16:09.10 93-94
Andrew Cottrill 16:27.87 93-94
Shane Hawes 16.31.52 84-85
Joe Lintott 16:41.90 97-98
David Penneys 16:48.44 03-04
100 Back ***Atlantic 10 Record***
Tim Champney 48.46 98-99
David Zenk 49.82 07-08
Chris Scuderi 49.89 95-96
Wesley Teter 50.51 00-01
Nick Hopman 50.77 99-00
Brendt Garlick 50.74 94-95
Jonathan Sabin 51.40 06-07
Andew De Sorbo 51.50 02-03
Chad Senior 52.15 94-95
Kevin Falkenstein 52.46 02-03
200 Back ***Atlantic 10 Record***
David Zenk 1:45.67 08-09
Tim Champney 1:46.14 98-99
Chris Scuderi 1:49.71 94-95
Brendt Garlick 1:50.09 95-96
Nick Hopman 1:50.15 99-00
Jonathan Sabin 1:51.53 03-04
Andrew DeSorbo 1:51.54 01-02
Wesley Teter 1:52.51 97-98
Cascade Tuholske 1:52.81 08-09
Carroll Mann 1:55.14 83-84
100 Breast ***Atlantic 10 Record***
Alvaro Fortuny 54.65 00-01
Rush Taylor 56.09 97-98
Glendon Flint 56.95 94-95
Mike Cottone 57.04 00-01
Andrew Maguire 58.03 08-09
Ricky Rogers 58.08 08-09
Mike Waltz 58.31 94-95
Joshua Roberts 58.49 02-03
Mark Adam 58.68 05-06
Bill Karasinski 58.78 85-86
200 Breast
Alvaro Fortuny 1:59.37 00-01
Glendon Flint 2:01.49 94-95
Rush Taylor 2:02.64 97-98
Mike Cottone 2:03.09 00-01
Andrew Maguire 2:05.07 08-09
Mike Waltz 2:05.83 94-95
Peter Madden 2:06.52 83-84
Mark Adam 2:07.55 04-05
Joshua Roberts 2:08.62 01-02
Robert Hudson 2:09.32 93-94
100 Fly
Juan Bocanegra 49.34 98-99
David Simonetti 49.38 99-00
Richard DeWet 50.04 99-00
Chris Scuderi 50.06 92-93
Davin Harding 50.33 08-09
Santiago Duarte 50.34 96-97
Keith Krelovich 50.70 93-94
David Zenk 51.04 08-09
Mike Waltz 51.34 94-95
Andrew Maguire 51.40 08-09
200 Fly
Juan Bocanegra 1:50.58 98-99
Davin Harding 1:51.16 08-09
Armando Serrano 1:51.44 95-96
Keith Krelovich 1:51.62 94-95
Dave Simonetti 1:53.25 99-00
Andrew DeSorbo 1:53.28 01-02
Eric Ingram 1:54.59 90-91
Cascade Tuholske 1:54.73 06-07
Tim Champney 1:55.10 96-97
David Dillehay 1:55.61 01-02
200 IM ***Atlantic 10 Record***
David Zenk 1:48.35 08-09
Juan Bocanegra 1:49.81 98-99
Keith Krelovich 1:52.72 94-95
Tigo Duarte 1:53.41 96-97
Andrew DeSorbo 1:53.48 02-03
Armando Serrano 1:53.88 94-95
Daniel Mahoney 1:54.62 03-04
Nick Hopman 1:54.54 99-00
Jonathon Sabin 1:54.74 04-05
Cascade Tuholske 1:54.97 08-09
400 IM ***Atlantic 10 Record***
David Zenk 3:52.17 08-09
Juan Bocanegra 3:57.50 97-98
Armando Serrano 3:59.80 94-95
Andrew DeSorbo 4:00.96 01-02
Mike Cottone 4:01.34 00-01
Bryan Ferretti 4:03.81 04-05
Nick Hopman 4:05.15 97-98
Cascade Tuholske 4:06.10 08-09
David Dillehay 4:08.03 02-03 Gerry O’Rourke 4:08.95 86-87
Men’s all-time top ten
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50 Free
Paola Leor 23.69 08-09
Kristen Robertson 24.08 96-97
Robin Bolstad 24.09 98-99
Brandyn Roark 24.19 98-99
Christina Boland 24.43 02-03
Laura Myers 24.48 06-07
Ashley Orchard 24.49 02-03
Kristen Janeczek 24.55 98-99
Kirsten Rasmuson 24.59 02-03
J.Miga/K. Timlin 24.60 08-09
100 Free
Paola Leor 51.10 08-09
Bambi Bowman 52.46 94-95
Kristen Janeczek 52.55 98-99
Christina Boland 52.58 02-03
Maggie Moss 52.95 03-04
Robin Blostad 53.25 98-99
Rachel Smith 53.31 99-00
Brandyn Roark 53.40 98-99
Jess Miga 53.48 08-09
Ashley Orchard 53.58 02-03
200 Free ***Atlantic 10 Record***
Bambi Bowman 1:49.14 94-95
Megan Mitchell 1:50.44 94-95
Kristen Janeczyk 1:52.56 98-99
Paola Leor 1:52.57 08-09
Kristen Faglely 1:52.93 02-03
Christina Boland 1:53.07 02-03
Jennifer Skinner 1:54.05 99-00
Maggie Moss 1:54.33 05-06
Debbie Stone 1:54.89 84-85
Rachel Smith 1:55.64 99-00
500 Free ***Atlantic 10 Record***
Bambi Bowman 4:48.24 94-95
Megan Mitchell 4:52.37 92-93
Kristen Fagley 4:55.27 03-04
Jennifer Skinner 5:00.29 99-00
Crystal Freeman 5:01.36 00-01
Megan Loock 5:03.87 04-05
Christina Boland 5:04.54 04-05
Stephanie Huff 5:09.20 99-00
Ariana Berdini 5:11.40 08-09
Jill Ursini 5:11.64 03-04
1650 ***Atlantic 10 Record***
Bambi Bowman 16:32.08 94-95
Meghan Mitchell 16:35.59 92-93
Jennifer Skinner 17:04.68 99-00
Crystal Freeman 17:09.11 00-01
Alica Freitag 17:20.06 02-93
Megan Loock 17:32.91 04-05
Debbie Ginzl 17:37.87 96-97
Stephanie Huff 17:38.59 00-01
Kim Ascoli 17:45.62 00-01
Debbie Stone 17:54.43 84-85
100 Back
Maggie Moss 57.01 04-05
Isabel Tawney 57.40 08-09
Stephanie Ballou 57.48 93-94
Suzanne Grega 57.61 98-99
Ruth Dubyel 57.93 00-01
Kristen Robertson 58.44 96-97
Kristen Janeczek 59.07 97-98
Monica Pampell 59.14 03-04
Stephanie Huff 59.29 00-01
Stacey Leo 59.34 89-90
200 Back
Maggie Moss 2:02.35 03-04
Kristen Fagley 2:05.06 03-04
Stephanie Huff 2:05.37 00-01
Stephanie Ballou 2:05.81 94-95
Laura Clemens 2:06.16 01-02
Monice Pampell 2:06.17 05-06
Kristin Yauch 2:06.28 92-93
Rachel Smith 2:06.37 97-98
Kristen Janeczek 2:07.15 96-97
Ruth Dubyel 2:07.41 01-02
100 Breast
Ariana Berdini 1:04.85 08-09
Nell Friar 1:04.94 00-01
Kirsten Rasmuson 1:05.06 01-02
Tuba Guvelioglu 1:05.10 92-93 Robin Bolstad 1:05.27 98-99
Lauren Fuchs 1:05.50 08-09
Katrina Timlin 1:06.19 07-08
Connie Shelton 1:06.30 97-98
Jessie Stensland 1:06.86 96-97
Jane Van Benten 1:07.05 02-03
200 Breast
Tuba Guvelioglu 2:20.45 92-93
Nell Friar 2:20.83 00-01
Ariana Berdini 2:21.68 08-09
Lauren Fuchs 2:21.97 08-09
Kirsten Rasmuson 2:22.59 04-05
Jocelyn Finch 2:22.70 01-02
Connie Shelton 2:22.93 94-95
Jessi Stensland 2:24.19 96-97
Katrina Timlin 2:27.27 07-08
Jane Van Benten 2:27.66 02-03
100 Fly
Ruth Dubyel 56.14 02-03
Paola Leor 56.39 08-09
Stephanie Ballou 57.48 93-94
Sarah Beggs 57.50 08-09
Suzanne Grega 57.61 98-99
Dena Hoffman 57.74 98-99
Jess Miga 57.93 08-09
Shannon Ma 58.60 05-06
Rachel Smith 58.88 99-00
Maggie Moss 59.09 03-04
200 Fly
Ruth Dubyel 2:05.31 02-03
Stephanie Ballou 2:05.81 93-94
Erin Sheumaker 2:06.98 95-96
Dena Hoffman 2:07.92 98-99
Laura Messier 2:08.47 84-85
Noelle Miesfeld 2:08.70 08-09
Jill Ursini 2:09.79 00-01
Laura Najjar 2:10.86 99-00
Molly Moss 2:11.20 05-06
Suzannah Zifkin 2:11.50 02-03
200 IM
Paola Leor 2:05.66 08-09
Maggie Moss 2:05.99 04-05
Jocelyn Finch 2:06.47 01-02
Connie Shelton 2:08.28 97-98
Sarah Griffin 2:08.99 95-96
Tuba Guvelioglu 2:09.51 92-93
Emily Leik 2:10.38 08-09
Caitlin Hyde 2:10.47 02-03
Nell Friar 2:10.54 00-01
Dena Hoffman 2:10.97 97-98
400 IM
Jocelyn Finch 4:30.04 01-02
Connie Shelton 4:30.47 95-96
Sarah Griffin 4:32.81 96-97
Caitlin Hyde 4:33.20 02-03
Dena Hoffman 4:34.22 97-98
Laura Clemens 4:36.19 00-01
Crystal Freeman 4:36.25 03-04
Lauren Fuchs 4:38.61 05-06
GW Women’s Swimming “All-Time Top Ten”
BOLD Denotes last season’s or current roster members
WOMen’s all-time top ten
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Juan Bocanegra: Country represented:
Guatemala
Games participated:
1996 games of Atlanta, United States of America
Events competed:
100 Freestyle (58th)
Alvaro fortuny
Country represented:
Guatemala
Games participated:
2000 Games of Sydney, Australia 2004 games of Athens, Greece
Events competed:
100 Breaststroke (38th– 2000, 45th– 2004) 200 Breaststroke ( 39th– 2000)
Chad Senior Country represented:
United States of America
Games Attended:
2000 Games Sydney, Australia
2004 games of Athens, Greece
Events competed: Modern Pentathlon (6th– 2000, 13th– 2004)
Highest World Ranking:
Entering the 2000 World Championships Chad was
ranked Number 1 in the world.
Armando Serano: Country represented:
Columbia
Games participated: 1996 Games of Atlanta, United States
Events competed: 200 Individual Medley ( 33rd)
GW SWIMMING HALL OF FAME
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERISTY
OLYMPIANS
Atlanta 1996
(2 Athletes)
Sydney 2000
( 2 Athletes)
Athens 2004
(2 Athletes)
GW Swimming
has been
represented in the following Olympic
Games:
Chad Senior
Alvaro Fortuny
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Bambi (Bowman) Burgess Bambi (Bowman) Burgess was a three year letter winner for the Colonials (1993-1996.) A seven-time Atlantic 10 Champion, Burgess shattered the conference records in four events; the 200 Freestyle (1:49.14), the 500 Freestyle (4:48.24), the 1000 Freestyle (9:57.92), and the 1650 Freestyle (16:32.08). Though she competed over 15 years ago, her performances were so outstanding that all four of her A-10 records are still standing. She was twice named the Atlantic 10 swimmer of the year (1994 & 1995) and was also named Freshman of the Year in 1994. In 1995 she was selected to compete in the NCAA Championships at the University of Texas.
Tim Champney During his tenure at GW, Tim Champney became one of the most decorated swimmers in both GW and Atlantic 10 history. He is an 18 Time Atlantic 10 Champion. While competing for the Colonials, Champney never lost a single Backstroke race at the A-10 Championship, making a clean sweep of both the 100 and 200 backstroke titles in 1997,1998,1999 and 2000. He was also a member of ten Atlantic 10 Champion relays. At one point Champney held 4 A-10 records and 8 School records. In 2000 he earned an NCAA “A Cut” Automatic qualifying time and traveled to Minneapolis where he competed in the 100 and 200 meter Backstroke. That same year Champney competed in the 2000 Olympic Games Selection trials where he finished within the top 50 in the nation.
AlVaro Fortuny The most successful breaststroker in GW history, Alvaro Fortuny began his journey as a Colonial in the Fall of 1997 and graduated in the Spring of 2001. During his time at GW Fortuny won the Atlantic 10 Crown in the 100 Breaststroke twice (1999,2001.) He was also a member of six Atlantic 10 Championship relays. At one point Fortuny’s named appeared three times on the A-10 record board and still appears four times on the school record board. He currently holds three of the five fastest times ever recorded by an A-10 swimmer in the 100 Breaststroke and ranks 2nd in the 200 Breaststroke. In 2001 Alvaro traveled to College Station,
Texas where he competed in the NCAA Division I Championships where he competed in both the 100 and 200 Breaststroke finishing 26th and 32nd respectively. During the 2001 season he was ranked as high as second in the nation behind Olympic gold medalist Brendon Hanson. He was Also a dual Olympian, competing for Guatamala in the 2000 and 2004 games.
Juan Bocanegra (1999) Meghan Mitchell (1995) David zenk (2009)
Ncaa qualifiers
GW SWIMMING HALL OF FAME
The following gw swimmers earned ncaa Championship consideration times
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Academic successAcademic successAcademic successAcademic success
By the Numbers:
• GW Swimming’s GPA is ranked 6th in the nation
• Highest team GPA in the Atlantic 10
• Three A-10 Student Athletes of the year
• 48 All Conference Academic Award Winners
• Highest GW team GPA 2001, 2008, 2009
In 2008-2009 GW Swimming Ranked 6th in the nation for
Team GPAs Men's Team Ranks 8th, Women's Team Tied for 18th in Team GPA
Last season The George Washington University men's and women's swimming teams combined to rank sixth among all Division I teams in a ranking announced Oct. 21 by the Collegiate Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA).
GW head coach Dan Rhinehart's women's team earned a 3.40 GPA to tie for 18th in the standings. The Colonials also posted the highest team GPA among Atlantic 10 Conference teams. The GW men's team GPA of 3.260 tied for 8th of the 44 men's teams recognized. "Being part of the CSCAA Academic All-America team has always been an honor," Rhinehart said. "In fact, I can't remember a time when we have not been part of this elite academic listing. And, over the years, it has
been a strong recruiting tool for us, as this illustrates the strength of our academics here at GW and helps us attract the type of student-athletes who can help us be
successful."
The 2008 Women’s team accepting the award for “Highest GW Team GPA” an award they again won in 2009.
Academic success
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Atlantic 10 Student-Athlete of the Year 2009 David Zenk
2004 Kristen Fagley
2001 Wesley Teter
Academic successAcademic successAcademic successAcademic success
Atlantic 10 All Conference Team Atlantic 10 All Conference Team Atlantic 10 All Conference Team Atlantic 10 All Conference Team
2009- David Zenk
2008- David Zenk
2007- David Zenk
2006- Maggie Moss
2005-K. Horton-
Perincheif
2004- Andrew De Sorbo
Ruth Dubyel
Kristen Fagley
Maggie Moss
David Penneys
Kristen Rasmuson
2003- Ruth Dubyel
Kristen Fagley
Bryan Ferretti
Kristen Rasmuson
2002- Jocelyn Finch
2001- Jocelyn Finch
Nell Friar
Wesley Teter
1999- Robin Balstad
Tim Champney
Rich De Wet
Jennifer Skinner
Wesley Teter
1998- Tim Champney
Jon Klonsky
1997- Chad Senior
1996- Bambi Bowman
1995- Lisa Bassinder
Meghan Mitchell
Chris Scuderi
1994- Lisa Bassinder
Andrew Cottrill
Meghan Mitchell
Harry Nicholakas
Chris Scuderi
Jack Thomas
1993- Lisa Bassinder
Andrew Cottrill
Henrik Jensen
Meghan Mitchell
Gina Rule
Chris Scuderi
Jack Thomas
Karen Van Earden
Eric Wagner
1985- Bill Byrd
1984- Robert Scheller
Academic success
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Every year the GW swim team tries to organize a training trip during the break
between first and second semester. For this trip there is normally two qualifications. The
first, which is a demand by Coach
Rhinehart, there must be a 50 meter
pool. The second, is a demand from the
swimmers, that there must be a beach
near by. These two criteria have seen
the team travel numerous places
including Barbados, Acapulco, Saint
Croix, and most recently Puerto Rico.
This is always a great time of year as
we are able to get away from all outside
distractions and really focus on some
hard training. The trip also serves as a
great way for the men’s and women’s
team to bond together and refocus on the team’s goals after the stress of exams.
Last season’s
training trip saw the
Colonials travel to
Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Although the primary
purpose of the trip was
to train hard and
become better athletes,
the team was also able
to take time to
experience the culture
of Ponce. Last year our
training trip took place
during Puerto Rico’s
Three Kings Day. GW
Swimmers were able to partake in the festival that swarmed through the town square of
Ponce.
Training Trip to Ponce, Puerto Rico
Training Trip
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From a training perspective the 2009
trip was a tremendous success. The team
swam two-a-days that were comprised of
two hours in the water and another hour dry
land and conditioning. Our athletes knew
that the challenges that they would face in
the water would be intense; however, they
approached these challenges daily with
pride and charisma. The entire team was
aware that the
hard work was a
necessary part
of the training
cycle and would
ultimately pay off
with success at
the Atlantic 10
Championship.
When boarding
the plane for the
return flight to Washington D.C. every swimmer
took their seat knowing that they had pushed themselves and their teammates to
beyond the best of their ability.
“PONCE ES PONCE!”
Training Trip
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The Atlantic 10 Conference
On March 2, 1975, the idea of what is now the Atlantic 10
Conference was conceived. What started as an eight-school, men's
basketball-only affiliation has grown into a 14-university, 21-sport
league that is universally hailed as one of the best conferences in
the country.
That growth and prominence is a direct result of the ideals
and commitments of the member institutions of the Atlantic 10 - the
University of Dayton, Duquesne University, Fordham University,
The George Washington University, La Salle University, University
of Massachusetts, University of North Carolina at Charlotte,
University of Rhode Island, University of Richmond, St.
Bonaventure University, Saint Joseph's University, Saint Louis
University, Temple University, and Xavier University.
On June 2, 2008, Bernadette V. McGlade was named the
fifth full-time commissioner in Conference history, replacing Linda
Bruno, who held the position for 13 years. McGlade's experience in
collegiate athletics as a student-athlete, coach and administrator
spans more than thirty years.
"Bernadette's deep experience with arguably the class-act
athletic conference [Atlantic Coast Conference] in the country
makes us incredibly excited to be bringing her on board as
commissioner of the Atlantic 10 Conference," said Father Michael
Graham, Xavier University president and president of the Atlantic
10 Presidents' Council.
The presidents and chancellors of Atlantic 10 institutions
have made a strong commitment to making the academic and
athletics equation work. Over the years, the league membership
has strived to better recognize the academic accomplishments of
its student-athletes. The Commissioner's Honor Roll, which cites
every Atlantic 10 student-athlete with a 3.5 grade point average or
better, recognized 1,247 student-athletes in the Fall 2007 while
1,106 were named to the Spring 2008 Honor Roll.
The league sponsors Academic All-Conference teams in
each of its sports and honors one student-athlete per sport as the
A-10 Student-Athlete of the Year. In 2007-08, 192 student-athletes
Dayton
Duquesne
Fordham
George Washing-
La Salle
Massachusetts
The Atlantic 10 Conference
Charlotte
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earned Academic All-Conference recognition. Moreover, the
Atlantic 10 provides four postgraduate scholarship grants to
qualified student-athletes.
The Atlantic 10 Conference had 34 teams among the 712
Division I sports teams honored by the NCAA with public
recognition awards for their latest multi-year Academic Progress
Rate scores. These teams posted multi-year APR scores in the
top 10 percent of all squads in their respective sports. Saint Louis
and Xavier led the Atlantic 10 in the number of high-performing
squads receiving awards with six teams each. In twenty of the
twenty-one sports sponsored by the Atlantic 10, the league's
Academic Progress Rates (APR) were at or above the conference
average nationally according to the most recent data released by
the NCAA.
Men's swimming & diving standout Brad Byars of Saint
Louis was among 58 NCAA winter-sport student-athletes to earn
an educational grant for the upcoming academic year through the
NCAA postgraduate scholarship program. Byars will continue his
education at Saint Louis University where he will pursue a Juris
Doctorate and Masters of Health Care Administration.
The Atlantic 10 Conference, with a total population of nearly
74 million people within its geographic footprint of eight states and
the District of Columbia, will crown champions in 21 sports this
season: baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and
women's cross country, field hockey, men's golf, women's
lacrosse, men's and women's indoor and outdoor track & field,
women's rowing, men's and women's soccer, softball, men's and
women's swimming & diving, men's and women's tennis, and
women's volleyball.
Rhode Island
Richmond
St. Bonaventure
Saint Josephs
Saint Louis
Temple
Xavier
The Atlantic 10 Conference
The Erie Community Col-
lege Aquatic Center hosts
the Atlantic 10
Championships
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The genesis of this tradition of success can be traced to
March 2, 1975, when eight university representatives met in
Harrisburg, PA, to discuss the formation of a new collegiate
basketball association. A similar meeting was also held on May 23
of that year, with the final formation of the Eastern Collegiate
Basketball League announced on August 13, 1975. The NCAA
granted allied affiliation status upon the ECBL on October 15, 1975,
and granted the league an automatic berth to the NCAA
Tournament on June 17, 1976.
The ECBL began operation at the start of the 1976-77
season with Duquesne, George Washington, Massachusetts, Penn
State, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Villanova, and West Virginia as its
charter members. Several changes happened quickly in the ECBL,
the first coming in 1977-78 when the league changed its name to
the Eastern Athletic Association - better known as the Eastern 8 - to
reflect its changing mission. That year, the Eastern 8 became more
than a basketball league as the men's sports of baseball, cross
country, golf, swimming, and tennis were added to the
championship schedule. The next major change came in 1981 when
the office of the commissioner was instituted. Leland Byrd, who had
served as president and executive director of the league since its
inception, as well as athletic director at West Virginia, was named
the Conference's first commissioner and established the
commissioner's office in Pittsburgh. Byrd guided the Eastern 8
through several membership changes as Rhode Island, St.
Bonaventure, Saint Joseph's, and Temple replaced Pittsburgh and
Villanova. After membership stabilized, the Eastern 8 transformed
into the Atlantic 10 Conference with Byrd orchestrating the drive to
make the league more broad-based as the women's sports of
basketball, gymnastics, softball, tennis, and volleyball were added.
In May 1984, Byrd resigned as commissioner and was
replaced by Charlie Theokas, who remained at the Atlantic 10 for 15
and a half months, bringing the league to national consciousness
with his "Think Atlantic 10" campaign. On December 31, 1985,
History of the Atlantic 10 Conference
Charlotte
Dayton
Duquesne
Fordham
George
Washington
La Salle
Massachusetts
The Atlantic 10 Conference
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Theokas resigned to accept the athletic director's position at
Temple and was replaced by Ron Bertovich, who officially
assumed the commissioner's position in May 1986 after serving as
interim commissioner following Theokas' departure. In eight years
as commissioner, Bertovich expanded the Conference staff to
better meet the growing needs of the membership and established
the Atlantic 10 Television Network, which developed into a major
regional outlet and won multiple Emmy Awards. In addition, he
oversaw further
membership changes
as Xavier was added to
the league while Penn
State, Rutgers, and
West Virginia departed.
Furthermore, he
continued the league's
emphasis on broad-
based programs as the
Atlantic 10 expanded its championship list with the additions of
women's cross country, field hockey, men's and women's soccer,
women's swimming & diving, and men's and women's indoor track
& field, as well as the reinstitution of men's swimming & diving. On
April 13, 1994, Bertovich resigned his position to accept the job of
vice president and general manager of Empire Sports Network in
Buffalo. On June 14, 1994, Linda Bruno was officially introduced as
the Atlantic 10's fourth commissioner. As commissioner, Bruno
strengthened the Atlantic 10's membership with the additions of
Charlotte, Dayton, Fordham, La Salle, Richmond, and Saint Louis.
She also negotiated television deals with ESPN and was among
the first to sign a contract with College Sports Television., which
serves as the syndicator of A-10 games regionally and nationally,
as well as the marketing arm of the Conference. Under her
leadership, the Atlantic 10 increased its championship schedule to
21 sports with the additions of women's rowing, men's and
women's outdoor track & field, and women's lacrosse.
History of the Atlantic 10 Conference
Rhode Island
Richmond
St. Bonaventure
Saint Josephs
Saint Louis
Temple
Xavier
The Atlantic 10 Conference
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Initiative for Charles E. Smith Center RenovationInitiative for Charles E. Smith Center RenovationInitiative for Charles E. Smith Center RenovationInitiative for Charles E. Smith Center Renovation
Gift Represents Largest Single Philanthropic Commitment in GW's History
George Washington University President Steven Knapp announced on Feb. 14, 2008 the largest single donation in the institution's history -- a $10 million gift toward the renovation of the Charles E. Smith Center from the Robert H. Smith and Charles E. Smith Family Foundations and Robert and Arlene Kogod. This lead gift will be instrumental in the transformational renovation of the 32-year-old building, located in the heart of GW's Foggy Bottom Campus.
The university plans to raise an additional $15 million for the renovation. The first $10 million of this goal will meet the one-to-one challenge that is a condition of the Smith-Kogod families' commitment and is designed to encourage others to support this important project.
"The Smith Center has always been a source of pride to our family because it promotes healthy minds and bodies, as well as the spirit of community, which were hallmarks of my father's life and work," said Robert H. Smith, chairman of several Charles E. Smith real estate companies. "This transformational renovation of the Charles E. Smith Center will create a signature building, in both its architecture and function, in the heart of the GW
campus. It furthers my father's original vision and speaks to our commitment to GW and its future success."
The proposed renovation will take place generally within the building's existing structure. The university will soon present architectural concepts to GW and community stakeholders and then coordinate reviews and approvals with the appropriate District of Columbia agencies.
"I am deeply appreciative of the Smith and Kogod families for this historic gift to the university," said GW President Steven Knapp. "Their leadership sets a new standard for us and further recognizes the need for world-class facilities at a world-class university. The convergence of academic, athletic, and recreational components in the transformed Smith Center will provide a premier venue for our student-athletes that also will support their academic pursuits. Combined with other uses, the renewed Charles E. Smith Center will enhance the overall GW experience for our entire community."
W. Russell Ramsey, chairman of GW's Board of Trustees, B.B.A. '81, added, "This
Facilities: The Charles E. Smith Center
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shining example of our new culture of philanthropy will benefit our faculty, students, alumni, and the community. I salute the Smith and Kogod families for this latest substantial investment in our university's future. And I congratulate President Knapp who, within six months of his arrival, has now secured the largest single gift in the history of the institution. Combined with our commitment to affordability, our increased investment in research, and our overall campus plan, we are now out of the starting gate and gaining true momentum. It's a great beginning for the new administration and a tribute to one of GW's most important and beloved families."
The interior upgrades will feature an academic center for student-athletes, improved general admission and club seating in the basketball arena, new locker rooms, remodeled office space to centralize athletic operations including those currently located elsewhere on campus, enhanced athletic training and weight room facilities, and a renovated natatorium (pool area).
The exterior concepts include a dynamic new main entrance along 22nd Street, which will present a revitalized box office and concession concourse, and a new VIP entrance along F Street. The project is consistent with the 2007 Foggy Bottom Campus Plan and reinforces 22nd Street as the core of the campus. The renovation project is expected to take three years, during which time the building will remain open without interruption of planned events.
The Charles E. Smith Center was dedicated on December 6, 1975, replacing
the "Tin Tabernacle" gymnasium and bringing a much-needed contemporary athletic facility to GW's Foggy Bottom Campus. The building is named for the late Charles E. Smith (1901-95), nationally renowned real estate developer and leader in the Washington, D.C., community. Smith received an Honorary Doctor of Public Service degree from GW in 1979. He served as a GW trustee from 1967 to 1976 and was chairman of the Committee on University Development. His son, Robert H. Smith, is a trustee emeritus who served on the board in 1976 and again from 1978 to 1997. David Bruce Smith, B.A. '79, son of Robert H. and grandson of Charles E. Smith, has served as a member of GW's Board of Trustees since 2002.
GW's Charles E. Smith Center, located at 600 22nd Street, NW, houses the Department of Athletics and Recreation, which supports 22 NCAA sports teams, club sports, and recreational sports activities. Many academic programs also conduct classes and support activities in the facility, such as sports medicine, exercise science, and event management. The main arena seats 5,000 spectators and features the home games of GW men's and women's basketball. In addition student-athletes, alumni, and members of the president's club, including faculty, staff, and Foggy Bottom residents, are able to participate in recreational and fitness activities.
Many special events are held in the Charles E. Smith Center, including most recently the inauguration of President Steven Knapp in 2007. Other activities include annual graduation celebrations for several of GW's schools, as well as musical and comedic performances. Recent appearances have been made by Billy Crystal, the Boston Pops, Ray Charles, Bill Cosby, and Whoopi Goldberg.
Facilities: The Charles E. Smith Center
GW’s Mascot
“George” can often be seen cheering on
teams in the Smith Center.
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Facilities: The Charles E. Smith Center
New Pool Features:
• New state-of-the-art starting blocks
• Digital programmable pace clocks
• New lane lines
• Increased deck space
• New Record Board
• New tiles
• New lighting
• New heating and ventilation system, controlled from the pool deck.
THE CHARLES E. SMITH CENTER
The Charles E Smith Center boasts an eight lane
natatorium with seating for 150+ spectators.
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Facilities: The Charles E. Smith Center
COLONIALS STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Ben Kenyon is in his second year as Strength and Conditioning Coach at GW. Kenyon served as a graduate assistant under former Strength Coach Mark Bearden at GW during the 2006-07 season, working with men's and women's basketball, soccer, men's golf,
baseball and softball. Kenyon returns to GW after serv-ing as an assistant Strength and
Conditioning Coach at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL, in 2007-08, where he worked with the Gators' men's and women's basketball, golf and tennis teams. He also was an intern at Rutgers during the sum-mer of 2007, working primarily with the Scarlet Knights'
football program. Kenyon lettered in basketball for four seasons at Adelphi University from 2002-06. He played in 110 games and scored 500 points in helping the Panthers to three NCAA Division II Tournament appearances (2003, 2005-06), a New York Collegiate Athletic Conference (NYCAC) Tournament championship in 2006 and an 86-34 compos-ite record. Kenyon received his bachelor's degree in
sports management from Adelphi in 2006.
• Two state-of-the art weight lifting facilities that include four
squat platforms, two ultraslide boards, Kaiser machines,
power glide machine, versaclimbers, and stretch cage.
• Large cardio room including ellipticals, stationary bikes, and
cable weight machines
• Staff includes 2 full time professionals certified with the Na-
tional Strength and Conditioning Association, 2 full-time grad
assistant, 4 interns
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The Charles E. Smith Center
Academic Support
The GW Department of Athletics employs five full-time academic
support staff members, 30-40 tutors to help 400 student-athletes.
Because of the unique challenges created by the transition to both
college academic and athletic competition, the academic coordina-
tors– along with student-athlete peers– provide ‘Welcome’ activi-
ties for freshman as well as other opportunities to discuss issues
such as time management, campus resources, study strategies
and adjustment to the college experience.
KAREN ERCOLE DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC SUPPORT:
Role at GW: Promoted to Director of Academic Support Services in July 2000 after serving 10 years as the Assistant Aca-demic Coordinator. Ercole oversees the academic counseling for all teams specifically assisting with men's bas-ketball and coordinating day-to-day responsibilities for women's soccer, gymnastics and the men's and
women's cross country teams. GW Highlights:
Served as co-director on the GW Advisory Board, assisted in the development and implementation of the athletic Career Track and freshman orientation programs for student-athletes. Also developed and instituted a mentoring program for freshmen.
Ten-year member of the National Association of Athletic Academic Advisors (N4A).
Prior to GW: Ercole came to GW in 1990 when former coach Mike Jarvis took over the Colonials program. Prior to that, she had worked in the same capacity with Jarvis at Boston University from 1985-90. While at B.U., Ercole also earned her master's degree in counseling with a specialization in both educational counseling and sport psychology.
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George Washington University Swimming & Diving
2009 – 2010 Meet Schedule
Friday Oct. 2 Potomac Relays @ American Univ. 3:00 PM
Friday Oct. 17 @ Catholic w/American 5:00 PM
Saturday Oct. 18 @American w/Catholic All Day
Saturday Oct. 24 Georgetown at GW 1:00 PM
Saturday Nov. 7 Villanova & Drexel @ Drexel 1:00 PM
Friday Nov. 20 Patriot Invite @ George Mason All Day
Saturday Nov. 21 Patriot Invite @ George Mason All Day
Sunday Nov. 22 Patriot Invite @ George Mason All Day
Saturday Dec. 5 ODU at GW 1:00 PM
Jan. 1 – 8 Training Trip – Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico
Friday Jan. 15 @Rhode Island w/UMASS & La Salle 5:00 PM
Saturday Jan. 16 @Rhode Island w/UMASS & La Salle All Day
Friday Jan. 22 HOWARD at GW (SR. Meet) 5:00 PM
Saturday Jan. 30 Navy Invite All Day
Sunday Jan. 31 at George Mason 1:00 PM
Tuesday – Saturday FEB. 17-20 A-10 CHAMPIONSHIPS Buffalo, New York
March 18-20, 2010 Women’s NCAA Champs at Purdue University
March 25-27, 2010 Men’s NCAA Champs at Ohio State University
LET”S GO G DUB!LET”S GO G DUB!LET”S GO G DUB!LET”S GO G DUB!
2009-2010 Meet Schedule