Untitled - UNC Wilmington Athletics

• Welcome to Seahawk Tennis
Table of Contents
Quick Facts/Schedule.................................... 1
UNCW & Administration................................. 2
UNCW Tennis Complex................................. 3
Men’s Head Coach......................................... 4
Men’s Coaching Staff/Roster......................... 6
Meet The Seahawks................................... 7-8
Women’s Head Coach................................... 9
Women’s Coaching Staff/Roster.................. 10
Meet The Seahawks............................... 11-12
CAA/Wilmington........................................... 13
Academic Support/CHAMPS Life Skills....... 14
Training With The Seahawks....................... 15
Quick Facts
Location..................... Wilmington, N.C. 28403
Founded................................................... 1947
Enrollment............................................. 12,500
Nickname.........................................Seahawks
Colors............................Teal (green) and Navy
Conference..........Colonial Athletic Association
Chancellor......................... Rosemary DePaolo
Athletics Director.......................Kelly Mehrtens
Faculty Representative..............Dr. Bill Bolduc
Coaching Staff
Men’s Head Coach........................Mait DuBois
Alma mater............ Charleston Southern, 1996
Office Phone........................(910) 962-3989
Email............................duboism@uncw.edu
Assistant Coach.........................Taylor Vaughn
Alma Mater...................UNC Wilmington, 2005
Women’s Head Coach................Jenny Garrity
Alma Mater...............................NC State, 1992
Office Phone........................(910) 962-7714
Email..............................garrityjj@uncw.edu
Assistant Coach.............................. John Ware
Alma Mater.................................Georgia, 1995
Email.......................jkware50@hotmail.com
Sports Information
Senior Associate A.D../SID.........Joe Browning
Office Phone........................(910) 962-3236
Email.......................... browningj@uncw.edu
Asst. SID......................................Tom Riordan
Office Phone........................(910) 962-4099
Email............................. riordant@uncw.edu
Asst. SID.................................. Jarrett Abelson
Office Phone........................(910) 962-3252
Email............................ abelsonj@uncw.edu
On The Cover
The Seahawks return a quartet of All-CAA performers
from 2007-08. Michael Pereira, Lauren
isenhour, Gustavo Bertei and Priscilla Roberts
led their teams to their most successful seasons
in the history of the programs.
Credits
Editor: Tom Riordan
Editorial Assistance: Joe Browning, Jarrett
Abelson, Liz Lee.
Photography: Bob Lloyd, Joe Browning
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• 2008-09 UNC Wilmington “Seahawks”
Front row (L-R): Illia Ziamtsou, Priscilla Roberts, Gustavo Bertei, Lauren Isenhour, Ryan Ybarra. Second row:
Lauren Fuenning, Casey Dashiell, Christina Lee, Anton Nikolov, Hartley Collins, Lindsay Leblang, Kinshuk
Sharma. Back row: Caroline Farrar, Kayla Schwenk, Michael Pereira, Chelsea Kahle, Alex Wetherell
The Seahawk men completed the most successful season in the history of the program and
return five starters from a 15-7 team that reached the semifinals of the CAA tournament. The
women, meanwhile, welcome back seven letterwinners that compiled an 18-10-1 record.
• 2008-09 Schedules
Men’s
Jan. 14 at #49 NC State
5 p.m.
Jan. 24 at #36 Kentucky
9 a.m.
vs. Wright State
6 p.m.
Feb. 6 Lees McRae 1 p.m.
Feb. 15 at Elon
1 p.m.
Feb. 20 Gardner-Webb
11 a.m.
North Carolina Central
2:30 p.m.
Feb. 27 Campbell
2 p.m.
Feb. 28 Charlotte
Noon
Mar. 5 at Coastal Carolina 1 p.m.
Mar. 7 Old Dominion 11 a.m.
Mar. 11 at UC Riverside
2 p.m.
Mar. 13 at #63 UC Irvine
2 p.m.
Mar. 18 #53 Drake
2 p.m.
Mar. 19 USC Upstate
2 p.m.
Mar. 21 Troy
Noon
Mar. 28 vs. UNC Asheville
Noon
Mar. 29 at Winthrop
11 a.m.
Apr. 1 Delaware 2:30 p.m.
Apr. 3-5 CAA Round Robin (Wilmington, N.C.)
Apr. 3 Drexel Noon
Apr. 5 James Madison 9 a.m.
Apr. 11 at East Carolina 1 p.m.
Apr. 16-19 at CAA Championships
(Norfolk, Va.)
May 9 -11 at NCAA Tournament Regional
May 15-26 at NCAA Championships
Women’s
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Jan. 23-24 at VCU 4x1 Invitational
Jan. 23 vs. George Mason 10 a.m.
vs. Georgetown
2 p.m.
Jan. 24 vs. Longwood Noon
Feb. 14 Presbyterian 11 a.m.
Feb. 15 Brenau 10 a.m.
Feb. 27 USC Upstate Noon
Mar. 2 Charleston Southern 1:30 p.m.
Mar. 6 UNC Charlotte 1 p.m.
Mar. 8 at Georgia State 2 p.m.
Mar. 9 Vs. Mercer (Peachtree City, Ga.) 2 p.m.
Mar. 11 Vs. UNC Asheville (Peachtree City, Ga.) 9:30 a.m.
Mar. 16 UNC Greensboro 2 p.m.
Mar. 18 Towson 4 p.m.
Mar. 21 at Old Dominion 10 a.m.
at Norfolk State
4 p.m.
Mar. 22 at Hampton 11 a.m.
Mar. 26 N.C. Central 3 p.m.
Mar. 28 East Carolina 11 a.m.
Mar. 31 Elon 2 p.m.
Apr. 1 Delaware 1 p.m.
Apr. 3-5 CAA Round Robin (Wilmington, N.C.)
Apr. 4 Drexel 11 a.m.
Apr. 5 James Madison 11 a.m.
Apr. 9 at Coastal Carolina 2:30 p.m.
Apr. 10 Mount Olive (Senior Day) 2 p.m.
Apr. 16-19 at CAA Championships (Norfolk, Va.)
May 11-13 at NCAA Regionals
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• UNCW & Administration
The University of North Carolina Wilmington boasts of undergraduate
learning opportunities second to none and professors whose commitment
to knowledge is surpassed only by their dedication to students.
It offers effective learning environments
that integrate teaching and
mentoring with research and vice at a level that rivals exclusive
serresearch
institutions of similar
size.
Students consistently praise
the quality of their interactions
with faculty and express a high
degree of satisfaction with their
overall educational experience.
The faculty culture emphasizes teaching and mentoring, corporating research as an important component of the undergradu-
inate
learning experience and an opportunity to have an impact on the
state’s most pressing issues. International experiences are encouraged
through study abroad programs and language and culture studies on
campus.
Recognized in recent years by several national publications as a
top public undergraduate institution, UNCW continues its pursuit to soar
to even greater heights.
“The UNCW of today is a fantastic university,” said Chancellor
Rosemary DePaolo. “The momentum that propels us to soar higher
derives from our students’ achievements, faculty and staff accomplishments
and strong support from alumni, friends, trustees, volunteer
board members and other donors.”
For 10 consecutive years UNCW has ranked in the top 10 of the
best public regional universities in the South by U.S.News & World Report.
For the fourth consecutive year, UNCW received the “Best in the
Southeast” and “Best Value” designations
by The Princeton Review. It is one of only
four North Carolina public universities included
in Peterson’s Competitive Colleges
2008: Top Colleges for Top Students.
Established as Wilmington College in
1947, the university is made up of the College
of Arts and Sciences, the Cameron
School of Business, the School of Nursing,
the Watson School of Education and the
Graduate School. UNC Wilmington offers
73 bachelor’s degrees and 25 master’s
degrees, a Ph.D. in marine biology and an
Ed.D. in educational leadership and administration.
Degree programs in the School of Nursing,
Watson School of Education and eron School of Business are designed specifi cally to serve professional
Camworkforce
needs in the region. The College of Arts and Sciences stresses
applied learning experiences across the liberal arts disciplines to
prepare its students to bridge the gap between the classroom and the
complex problems of 21st century communities.
UNCW’s strength in the natural sciences, especially biological sciences,
chemistry, geological sciences and other disciplines that form
the core of its internationally respected niche in marine science, is the
result of decades of intentional focus and investment. In the arts and
literature, UNCW’s high profi le programs are fi lm studies and creative
writing. The Department of Film Studies takes advantage of the location
of UNCW in Wilmington, N.C., the home of Screen Gems Studios,
the largest full-service motion picture facility in the United States east
of California. The Master of Fine Arts in creative writing is one of the
most respected on the East Coast, cited as one of “Five Top Innovative/
Unique Programs in Creative Writing” in 2007 by Atlantic Monthly.
The university has taken a leadership role in the long-term economic,
environmental, educational, social and cultural health of the region. It
has a strong commitment to adult learners and offers short, non-credit
university courses, seminars, lectures, travel excursions and other educational
opportunities. Overall, the university has an annual $500 million
economic impact on the eight-county region. This represents 10
percent of total economic activity in the seven-county region.
Dr. Rosemary DePaolo
Dr. Rosemary DePaolo became chancellor of the
University of North Carolina Wilmington in July 2003. Under
her visionary leadership, UNCW has attained national
prominence as a model for teaching, research and service.
A highlight of her administration is an unprecedented
university-wide strategic planning process which
refl ects the university’s commitment to providing its students
with the most powerful learning experience possible.
Under her leadership, UNCW continues to rise in academic
quality. The average SAT of incoming freshmen improved from 1104 in fall 2003 to
1157 in fall 2007, the third highest in the UNC system, behind only UNC Chapel
Hill and NC State. The 53-point increase is unprecedented among any of the UNC
schools.
Now in her fi fth year at UNCW, DePaolo continues to lead the university’s rise in
national prominence. In the 2008 edition of America’s Best Colleges published by
U.S. News & World Report, UNCW moved from seventh to the sixth place among the
best public regional master’s university in the South. Among the 119 public and private
universities in the South that provide a full range of undergraduate and master’s
level programs, UNCW improved its overall ranking from 20th in 2007 to 14th in the
2008 edition.
Under DePaolo’s leadership, for the fourth consecutive year, UNCW received
the “Best in the Southeast” and “Best Value” designations by The Princeton Review.
UNCW is one of only four North Carolina public universities included in Peterson’s
Competitive Colleges 2008: Top Colleges for Top Students. This is the fi rst year
UNCW has been featured in that publication.
A nationally recognized humanities scholar and leader in higher education, De-
Paolo has served on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Association
of American Colleges and Universities, as well as the American Association of
State Colleges and Universities. She also chairs the Colonial Athletic Association’s
Council of Presidents.
Before arriving in Wilmington, DePaolo was president of Georgia College & State
University, the state’s designated public liberal arts university.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Queens College of the City University
of New York and a master of arts and a doctorate in 18th century English literature
from Rutgers University.
A native of Long Island, New York, DePaolo is married to Fred Wharton, a retired
professor of English.
Kelly Mehrtens
Kelly Mehrtens, who compiled an
impressive administrative resume at four
institutions after record-setting days as an
All-American student-athlete, was named
Director of Athletics at UNC Wilmington on
July 2, 2007.
The appointment of Mehrtens, formerly
Associate Director of Athletics and
Senior Women’s Administrator at the University
of Kansas, followed an extensive national
search that attracted 300 applicants and lasted
nearly 11 weeks. Mehrtens was introduced during a late-morning press conference in
the Golden Hawk Room of the William P. Nixon, Jr., Annex. She began her new post
on Aug. 13, 2007.
A native of Panama City, Fla., Mehrtens spent almost four years at Kansas,
where she served as a key member of KU’s senior administrative team. She oversaw
15 men’s and women’s sports with operating budgets totaling more than $15 million,
serving as a highly-effi cient manager of high profi le revenue and non-revenue sports
programs.
In addition to handling numerous senior administrative duties in Lawrence, the
44-year-old Mehrtens also established a successful track record in the fund-raising
realm. She played a key role on KU’s fundraising team that has racked up $19 million
in facility improvements in three years. In addition, she helped the Jayhawks
increase their annual giving in athletics from $5 million in 2003 to $12 million.
Mehrtens truly has been an advocate of the student-athlete. She developed
KU’s Student-Athlete Development/Leadership Program and worked with the Student-Athlete
Advisory Committee to raise $1 million to help fund women’s sports
facilities.
As a student-athlete, Mehrtens enjoyed a successful collegiate career at the
University of Alabama. She threw the discus on the women’s track team, collecting
All-American honors in 1985 and making the World University Games and Pan
American Teams in 1987. She fi nished fourth in the 1992 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Mehrtens earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Commerce and Business
Administration from Alabama in 1986 and completed her Master’s Degree in Education
from Illinois in 2001.
Mehrtens has been married to Nicholas Mehrtens III for three years and has
two stepdaughters; Marina, 14, and Kayla, 8.
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• UNCW Tennis Complex
The UNCW Tennis Complex consists of nine
newly resurfaced “US Open Style” courts with
spectator seating for each of the three bays of
courts.
Seahawk Tennis
Men’s Lockerroom
Women’s Lockerroom
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• Athletic Facilities
Brooks Field
Greene Track
Hanover Hall
UNCW Soccer
Stadium
Trask Coliseum
From stately Trask Coliseum to spacious
Brooks Field, UNC Wilmington’s athletic facilities
are a source of pride for everyone in the
Seahawk family. The Almkuist-Nixon Sports
Medicine Building was dedicated two years
ago, and the Fisher Fieldhouse makes its debut
in 2007-08 as a stand-alone facility for UNCW’s
successful baseball program.
Boseman Field
Seahawk Natatorium
Almkuist-Nixon Sports Medicine
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• Men’s Coaching Staff
Mait DuBois
Head Coach
• Head Coach
Charleston Southern, 2001-03
• Assistant Coach
Virginia, 2003-04
• Assistant Coach
N.C. State, 2004-07
• Head Coach
UNC Wilmington, 2007-
Season Institution Overall Con.
2001-02 Charleston Southern 18-7 6-1
2002-03 Charleston Southern 2-17 0-7
2007-08 UNC Wilmington 15-7 4-2
Overall 35-31 10-10
UNC Wilmington 15-7 4-2
Highlights
• Six trips to NCAA Tournament
• Five conference championships
• USTA “High Performance” Coach
Mait DuBois, one of the nation’s bright young
coaches, enters his second season as UNC Wilmington
Head Men’s Tennis Coach and 11th year coaching
at the NCAA Division I level. In his fi rst year with
UNCW, the men’s team tied the UNCW all-time number
of dual match wins, had two members voted as
All-Conference and had a Top 20 National Recruiting
Class (www.tennisrecruiting.net).
In the fall of 2008, DuBois was selected by the
United States Tennis Association (USTA) to take part
in a High Performance Coaching Program at the US
Open professional Grand Slam event. A select group
of High Performance Coaches from across the country met to consult and study with the USTA in the development of top level professional
players from top junior players.
The Charleston, S.C., native has been a part of fi ve conference championship teams and six NCAA Tournament appearances
during his career.
Prior to UNCW, DuBois was an assistant at North Carolina State. DuBois helped the Wolfpack achieve its second straight postseason
berth, a No. 41 national ranking and coached Daria Petrovic and Alejandra Guerra to the NCAA Division I Doubles Championships
in Athens, Ga.
He was an assistant men’s and women’s coach on four Big South championship squads from 1998-2001. DuBois also played a
key role as the Buccaneers racked up three NCAA Tournament appearances. DuBois was selected head men’s and women’s coach at
CSU in 2002 and guided the Buccaneer men to the BSC title, an NCAA Tournament berth and its highest national ranking.
Following two years as the head skipper at CSU, DuBois accepted a position as assistant women’s coach and recruiting coordinator
at Virginia. The Cavaliers landed a Top 30 national ranking, and DuBois was nominated for Assistant Coach-of-the-Year in the
region.
DuBois then moved on to fellow Atlantic Coast Conference member N.C. State, where he assisted women’s coach Hans Olsen
for three seasons. The Wolfpack advanced to the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament for the fi rst time in 2005-06, setting program
records for victories and conference wins. With DuBois on the staff, N.C. State qualifi ed for the NCAA Tournament in both 2006 and
2007, featuring a pair of All-ACC performers, and setting records for total victories (2007) and wins over ranked opponents.
He is a certifi ed Level I Teaching Professional with the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) and completed the
United States Tennis Association (USTA) “High Performance Coaching” certifi cation in 2006.
After working briefl y as a tennis professional at two
The Dubois File
clubs, he served as a traveling coach with “Tennis Europe.”
Traveling to numerous ITF events, he helped American junior
players work towards establishing a world ranking.
DuBois was a four-year tennis standout at Charleston
Southern from 1993-96. He was team captain in 1995
and 1996 and was named the Most Valuable Player on
CSU’s 1996 Big South Conference Championship team.
DuBois earned his Bachelor of Science degree in
Business Administration at CSU in 1996 and completed his
Master’s degree in Business Administration from CSU in
1999.
“I am committed and passionate about building an elite level program
at UNCW that will not only rank among the best teams in college
tennis, but serve as a stepping-stone for players aspiring to play professional
tennis. Our program’s foundation is intense player development,
a family-like atmosphere and recruiting players of great character.
“It is important to me that our players receive the complete college
experience. Outside of the tennis court, we offer to our studentathletes,
world-class academics, leadership opportunities, community
service activities and character development, while being in a great
city on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country.”
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• Men’s Coaching Staff
Taylor Vaughn
Assistant Coach
Former Seahawk standout Taylor
Vaughn returns to his alma mater this
season as an assistant.
“We’re very fortunate to have Taylor
join our staff,” said Head Coach Mait
DuBois “His passion for UNCW, as well
as his shared vision of the direction of our
program, is a great asset. He brings great
energy and a wealth of experience to our
team. He also believes in helping our players in all aspects of their
life.”
Vaughn, a native of New Orleans, played two seasons with the
Seahawks in 2003-04 and 2004-05. He then worked as an assistant
coach at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Vaughn was responsible
for recruiting, player development, and assisting in all aspects of
the program.
Working with the Warhawks, Vaughn was part of one of the nation’s
biggest turnarounds as the ULM netters improved from 3-13
to 10-9. Along with serving as an assistant at ULM, Vaughn was the
associate tennis professional at the Monroe (La.) Racket Club.
More recently, Vaughn has served as the head junior professional
at nearby Holly Tree Racket Club. During his tenure at Holly Tree,
Vaughn directed a high performance junior academy, coaching many
nationally and sectionally-ranked juniors.
“I’m very excited about being back at UNCW,” said Vaughn. “The
program is growing by leaps and bounds, and I’m very happy to be
a part of it. There is something special about coaching at your alma
mater. I’m very passionate about developing student-athletes in all
aspects of their collegiate experience.”
Vaughn, who won the Golden Seahawk Scholar-Athlete Award in
2004-05, earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Health and Physical
Education from UNCW in 2005, with a concentration in exercise science.
• 2008-09 UNC Wilmington “Seahawks”
L-R: Anton Nikolov, Kinshuk Sharma, Ryan Ybarra, Michael Pereira,
Gustavo Bertei, Alex Wetherell, Illia Ziamtsou
• 2008-09 Roster
Name Ht. Cl. Hometown/High School
Gustavo Bertei 6-1 Sr. Porto Alegre, Brazil
Anton Nikolov 5-7 Fr. Ashland, Mass./Ashland
Michael Pereira 5-11 So. Fayetteville, N.C./Jack Britt
Kinshuk Sharma 5-9 So. Chandgarh, India/St. John’s
Alex Wetherell 5-11 So. Cary, N.C./Green Hope
Ryan Ybarra 5-11 Fr. Tyler, Texas/All Saints Episcopal
Illia Ziamtsou 6-1 So. Mogilev, Belarus/School No. 1
Head Coach: Mait DuBois (2nd season)
Assistant Coach: Taylor Vaughn (1st season)
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• Meet The Seahawks
Gustavo Bertei
Senior • Porto Alegre, Brazil
Michael Pereira
Sophomore • Fayetteville, N.C.
Pereira Facts
• Earned All-Colonial honors in 2007-08
• Finalist at UNC and Seahawks Fall Invitationals in fall of 2008
• Won doubles title at Seahawk Fall Invitational
• Recorded wins over UNC, NC State, Princeton, and Wake Forest
• Went 13-7 at #2 singles as freshman
• Won team Most Valuable Player award his freshman year
• Ranked #27 by the USTA Southern Section in junior tennis
• Won National Open Backdraw and Southern Bullfrog event in Juniors
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A closer look at Michael
Describe yourself in one word: Deep
Favorite web site: UNCWsports.com
Most enjoyable thing you did last summer: Went to Russia with Illia
Favorite Athlete: Rafael Nadal
Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight
Kinshuk Sharma
Sophomore • Chandgarh, India
Bertei Facts
• Earned All-Colonial honors in 2007-08
• Played predominately at #1 singles junior year
• Played in top two singles positions each of his fi rst three years
• World Junior ranking in Top 300 (ITF)
• Participated in prestigious Banana Bowl tournament, a Grade A ITF
• Ranked top 10 nationally in home country of Brazil
A closer look at Gustavo
Best gift you’ve received: Trip to Miami to see the Master Series 2003
Why I picked UNCW? Tennis program, location and Cameron School of Business
Favorite quote: “Strength, will and mind”
Before a match: I listen to music and stretch to get really focused
Favorite aspect of being in the program: The excitement of competing
and being a part of the team
Favorite Movie: Saving Private Ryan
Sharma Facts
• Finalist at UNC Fall Invitational
• Won A-Flight doubles draw at Landfall Fall Invitational
• Went 13-7 in singles in spring of 2008
• Played #1 doubles with partner Michael Pereira
• Earned World Junior Ranking of #162 by the ITF
• Earned #1 national ranking in India in several age groups
• Qualifi ed for main draw in two ATP Futures Events
A closer look at Kinshuk
Describe yourself in one word: Enthusiastic
Why did you pick UNCW? It’s a school that will help me reach my dreams
Favorite quote: Enjoy as if there is no tomorrow, work as if there is no end
What superpower would you want? The ability to change peoples’ thoughts
TV show I can’t miss: Wife Swap ... that show is hilarious
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• Meet The Seahawks
Alex Wetherell
Sophomore • Cary, N.C.
Wetherell Facts
• Posted singles wins over Clemson and Auburn at Georgia Tech Fall Invitational
• Reached doubles fi nal at Georgia Tech Fall Invitational with wins over Vanderbilt and
Clemson
• Led team with 15-6 mark in spring of 2008
• Winner of team Most Improved Player award
• Two-sport athlete in high school, also running on the cross country team
A closer look at Alex
Favorite place in Wilmington: the beach
Why I picked UNCW? Location and tennis program
Reality show you want to be on: Don’t Forget The Lyrics
Favorite TV show character: Greg House (House)
TV show I can’t miss: SportsCenter
Favorite aspect of being in the program: Hanging out with my teammates
Favorite Athletes: Lance Armstrong and Roger Federer
Anton Nikolov
Freshman • Ashland, Mass.
Nikolov Facts
• Won singles fl ights at Landfall Fall Invitational and Seahawk Fall Invitational
• Winner of UNC Fall Invite Doubles as well as Finalist at Georgia Tech Fall Invitational.
• Recorded doubles wins over Clemson, Vanderbilt and a singles win over UNC.
• 4 Star Recruit by www.TennisRecruiting.net
• One of the Top Players out of the New England Section.
A closer look at Anton
Favorite place in Wilmington: the beach
Why did you pick UNCW: the team and weather
What reality show would you like to be on? Man vs. Food
Favorite aspect of being in the program: the total team passion for tennis
Favorite athlete: Marat Saffi n
Illia Ziamtsou
Sophomore • Mogilev, Belarus
Ziamtsou Facts
• Finalist at UNC Fall Invitational in singles and won doubles draw
• Went 12-8 in singles while playing in top four positions
• Ranked top three in Belarus for every age Group
• Two-time semifi nalist in ITF, three-time quartefi nalist
• Recorded wins in ATP Futures events
A closer look at Illia
Best gift you’ve received? Family Guy boxers
Why did you pick UNCW? The tennis program and coach
Favorite quote: Nothing comes from nothing
Favorite aspect of being in the program: Being a part of the team
Favorite movie: Step Brothers
Ryan Ybarra
Freshman • Tyler, Texas
Ybarra Facts
• Won singles fl ight at UNCW Fall Invitational and was Flight “A” Finalist at Landfall
Invitational in fall of 2008
• Won “A” Flight Doubles title at Landfall Invitational as well as fl ight at Seahawk Fall
Invitational in fall of 2008
• 5-Star and Top 50 national recruit by www.TennisRecruiting.net
• Selected as High School All-American in Tennis
• Helped Team Texas to 4th place fi nish in Boys 18 National Team Championship
A closer look at Ryan
Favorite place in Wilmington: the beach
Why I picked UNCW: The school was the best place for me to reach my goals on the
court and in the classroom
Musician you’re embarrassed to admit you listen to: Britany Spears
Favorite aspect of being in the program: Great group of teammates and friends
Favorite Coach Dubois saying: “Be decisive.”
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• Women’s Coaching Staff
Jenny Garrity
Head Coach
Veteran coach Jenny Garrity, who has
compiled a successful track record at three
different NCAA Division I institutions, coached
the UNCW women’s tennis team to its sixth
consecutive winning season in 2007-08.
Garrity enters her ninth season with the
Seahawks and 13th overall in 2008-09, after
directing the Lady Seahawks to an 18-10-1 record last spring.
The Seahawks continued their rise in the CAA with junior lauren
Isenhour earning All-CAA honors in singles and with sophomore Kayla
Schwenk in doubles.
In 2007, senior Molly Molony was named Second-Team All-CAA in
singles and was joined by junior Priscilla Roberts on the Second-Team
All-CAA unit in doubles.
Prior to Garrity’s arrival, no Seahawk had been recognized on the All-Conference team. Over the last eight seasons, Seahawks have picked up 18
All-CAA honors. Lindsey Hess was named to the All-CAA singles and All-CAA doubles units for a school-record three consecutive years.
The women’s tennis team has performed well in the classroom, too. The squad has been recognized on the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s
(ITA) Academic All-America eight times, refl ecting an overall team GPA of 3.2 for the entire year, as well as led all UNCW programs with the hghest GPA
in 2007 and 2008.
A native of the West Coast, Garrity headed up the programs at N.C. State and Kansas, where she earned ACC and Big 12 Coach-of-the-Year honors,
respectively, before coming to Wilmington on May 26, 2000.
Garrity, 38, served as an assistant coach for three years at N.C. State before moving up the top chair. In her fi nal year in Raleigh, Garrity led the
Wolfpack to a 16-8 record and the school’s fi rst-ever trip to the NCAA Southeast Regional. That team set the school record for most wins in a season,
recorded the highest ACC fi nish in school history and enjoyed the longest winning streak in the program’s history.
Garrity continued her move up the coaching ladder in Lawrence, where she directed KU’s nationally-ranked program for two years. She piloted the
top-20 Jayhawks to a 13-13 mark in her fi rst season, including an 8-3 conference record, third place in the Big 12 Conference and a Top 20 national
ranking.
As a player, Garrity enjoyed an outstanding career at N.C. State from 1988-92. She was a two-time All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection and
fi nished with the most victories in Wolfpack women’s tennis history. In 2003, she was named to the ACC’s 50th Anniversary team as one of the best
players in the history of the conference.
Garrity is a member of the National Women’s Tennis Coaches Association and has been a member of the United States Tennis Association (USTA)
since 1981. She became a USTA certifi ed offi cial in 1992.
Tennis is a passion for her family. Garrity’s younger brother, Mike Sell, was a four-time All-American at Georgia and works as a national coach for the
USTA. Her sister, Kris, played at Kansas from 1996-99 and was the Big 12 Player-of-the-Year
under Garrity in 2000. Her youngest sister, Kathy, played on Duke’s Top 10 squad and is now
head women’s coach at Princeton.
Garrity and her husband, Jimmy, an assistant women’s basketball coach at UNCW, are the
proud parents of Kacey, 12, Corey, 6, and Mary Carlyn, 4.
Jenny & Jimmy Garrity with Mary Carlyn (4), Kacey (12) and Corey (6)
The Garrity Record
Season Institution Overall Con.
1995-96 N.C. State 7-14 1-7
1996-97 N.C. State 9-15 2-6
1997-98 N.C. State 16-8 5-3
1998-99 Kansas 13-13 8-3
1999-00 Kansas 12-11 5-6
2000-01 UNC Wilmington 6-12 1-4
2001-02 UNC Wilmington 6-12 2-3
2002-03 UNC Wilmington 10-8 3-3
2003-04 UNC Wilmington 15-8 5-1
2004-05 UNC Wilmington 14-9 3-1
2005-06 UNC Wilmington 22-6 6-1
2006-07 UNC Wilmington 17-13 4-4
2007-08 UNC Wilmington 18-10 5-5
Overall 166-129 50-47
UNCW 108-79 29-22
Seahawk Tennis
“I am extremely committed and driven to help each and every
one of our players reach the highest level possible with their tennis,
support them in their every effort to reach their full potential
and most importantly, offer them every resource available to earn
their degree in our first class and incredibly challenging academic
curriculum.
“We have worked hard to build a very successful and highly developmental
program in a team-oriented setting. My hope for each
and every player that comes through our program is they take advantage
of as many of the endless opportunities at UNCW as they
possibly can - as a person, as an athlete and as a student.”
Awards & National Involvement
• ACC Coach-of-the-Year, 1998
• Big XII Coach-of-the-Year, 1999
• Coach, Junior Fed Cup Southern Team
• ACC’s 50th Anniversary Team, 2003
• NCAA Championships Selection Committee
• ITA Southeast Region Coaches Committee
• ITA Central Region Coaches Committee
• Rolex Regional Qualifying Selection Commitee
• ITA Summer Circuit Commitee
• Former Director, Southeast Summer Circuit
• National Coaches Poll, College Tennis Online
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• Women’s Coaching Staff
John Ware
Assistant Coach
Former University of Kentucky assistant
coach John Ware begins his ninth year with
the Seahawk women’s tennis program.
Ware, 37, played collegiately for Valdosta
State’s Top 20 team from 1989-90 and then
served on the staff at both Athens (Ga.)
Country Club and Jennings Mills Country Club before breaking into
the collegiate ranks.
The Athens, Ga., native worked as an assistant coach at the
University of Kentucky in 1990-91 and was involved in all aspects
of the Wildcat program before moving to Wilmington.
Ware earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the
University of Georgia in 1995. He is pursuing his Master’s Degree
at UNCW.
• 2008-09 UNC Wilmington “Seahawks”
Front row (L-R): Hartley Collins, Lindsay Leblang, Casey Dashiell, Priscilla
Roberts, Christina Lee. Back row: Kayla Schwenk, Caroline Farrar,
Lauren Isenhour, Head Coach Jenny Garrity, Lauren Fuenning, Chelsea
Kahle, Assistant Coach John Ware
• 2008-09 Roster
Name Ht. Cl. Hometown/High School
Hartley Collins 5-8 Jr. Charlotte, N.C./Myers Park
Casey Dashiell 5-6 Fr. Norfolk, Va./Norfolk Collegiate School
Caroline Farrar 5-10 Fr. Dublin, Ohio/Dublin Jerome
Lauren Fuenning 5-7 Jr. Hudson, Ohio/Hudson
Lauren Isenhour 5-9 Sr. Newtown, N.C./Fred T. Foard
Chelsea Kahle 5-10 So. Punta Gorda, Fla./Charlotte
Lindsay Leblang 5-6 So. Coral Springs, Fla./Coral Glades
Christina Lee 5-6 Fr. Charlotte, N.C./Providence Day
Priscilla Roberts 5-6 Sr. Peachtree City, Ga./McIntosh
Kayla Schwenk 5-9 Jr. Coconut Creek, Fla./Cardinal Gibbons
Head Coach: Jenny Garrity (ninth season)
Assistant Coach: John Ware (ninth season)
• All-CAA Performers Under Coach Garrity
Prior to Coach Garrity’s arrival in 2000-01, no Seahawk had been recognized on the All-CAA team. Since her arrival, 16 members
of the team have been honored by the league for their play during the regular season.
• 2001-02
Mandy Bullard/Kathleen Bowles, Second-Team All-CAA Doubles
• 2002-03
Sallie Kiser/Lindsey Hess, Second-Team All-CAA Doubles
2003-04
Lindsey Hess, Second-Team All-CAA Singles
• 2004-05
Lindsey Hess, Second-Team All-CAA Singles
• 2005-06
Lindsey Hess, Second-Team All-CAA Singles
Lindsey Hess/Lauren Isenhour, Second-Team All-CAA Doubles
• 2006-07
Molly Molony, Second-Team All-CAA Singles
Molly Molony/Priscilla Roberts, Second-Team All-CAA Doubles
•2007-08
Lauren Isenhour, Third-Team All-CAA Singles
Lauren Isenhour-Kayla Schwenk, Third-Team All-CAA Doubles
Molly Molony
Lindsey Hess
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• Meet The Seahawks
Seahawk Tennis
Lauren Isenhour
Senior • Newton, N.C.
Isenhour Facts
• Coming off best singles season in school history (22-3)
• All-CAA Performer in 2006, 2007 and 2008
• Ranks among UNCW’s all-time leaders in singles and doubles wins
• Won two Doubles titles in past two fall seasons
• Jr. Rankings: #239 Nationally, #12 NC (#5 Doubles)
• Chose UNCW over: UNC Greensboro and Appalachian State
A closer look at Lauren
TV personality you absolutely adore: Bear Grylls
Something that terrifies you: Speaking in public.
Best “talent” on team: Hartley’s ability to sing.
Favorite athlete: Pete Sampras
One place you have never been that you’d like to visit: Europe
Priscilla Roberts
Senior • Peachtree City, Ga.
Roberts Facts
• One of top junior player prospects coming out of high school
• All-CAA Performer in 2007 and 2008
• 4-Star Prospect on TennisRecruiting.Net
• Jr. Rankings: #56 Nationally, #12 South, #4 Georgia
• Transferred from College of Charleston
A closer look at Priscilla
Describe yourself in one word: Competitive
Funnest thing you did last summer: Went to a Yankees/Red Sox
game at Fenway Park
Something that terrifies you: Spiders
Non-tennis talent I wish I had: Swimming
One thing that very few people know about me: I was a Science
Olympiad national champion.
Who is your favorite athlete? Novak Djokavic
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• Meet The Seahawks
Hartley Collins
Junior • Charlotte, N.C.
Collins Facts
• Entered UNCW as walk-on, moved into starting lineup quickly
• Three-sport varsity starter in high school
• Compiled second best doubles record last season at 17-7
• All-CAA Doubles Player of the Week, 2008
• Chose UNCW over NC State
A closer look at Hartley
Favorite place in Wilmington: Sweet and Savory Resturant
Describe yourself in one word: Motivated
What reality show would you love to go on: Big Brother
TV character you absolutely adore: Stewie from Family Guy
Something that terrifies you: Bugs of any kind
Lauren Fuenning
Junior • Hudson, Ohio
Fuenning Facts
• Emerging threat after strong fall season going 19-6 overall
• Has developed strong multi-dimensional game, especially in doubles
• 3-Star Prospect on TennisRecruiting.Net
• Jr. Rankings: #172 Nationally
• Chose UNCW over Ohio State
A closer look at Lauren
Best gift you ever received: 40 boxes of Kraft Mac-n-Cheese for my birthday
Favorite web site: Pittsburghpenguins.com (my favorite hockey team)
What reality show would you love to go on: Take Home Chef
TV character you absolutely adore: Hyde from That 70’s Show
Non-tennis talent I wish I had: To be an amazing hockey player.
Kayla Schwenk
Junior • Coconut Creek, Fla.
Schwenk Facts
• Entering Spring Season as top candidate for #1 Singles Spot
• All-CAA Performer - 2008
• Finished Fall season with 22-5 record
• 4-Star Prospect on TennisRecruiting.Net
• Jr. Rankings: #134 Nationally, #25 Florida
• Chose UNCW over: Charlotte and UNC Greensboro
A closer look at Kayla
Favorite web site: Facebook.com
Why did you pick UNCW? The coaches and the team.
What reality show would you love to be on? Amazing Race
What is something that terrifies you: Snakes
Non-tennis talent I wish I had: Drawing
Lindsay Leblang
Sophomore • Coral Springs, Fla.
Leblang Facts
• Had strong freshman campaign going 18-8 in singles, 15-7 doubles
• Had successful fall season posting 16-6 record.
• 4-Star Prospect on TennisRecruiting.Net
• Jr. Rankings: #246 Nationally, #35 Florida
• Chose UNCW over Ohio State, Northern Illinois
A closer look at Lindsay
Best gift you ever received: My dog Buckeye
Describe yourself in one word: Determined
Favorite web site: Wikipedia
Something that terrifies you: High Ropes Course
Favorite Athlete: Monica Seles
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• Meet The Seahawks
Chelsea Kahle
Sophomore • Punta Gorda, Fla.
Kahle Facts
• Most Improved Player after Fall ’08 Season
• Biggest Serve on Team, often topping 105 MPH
• Plans on becoming orthopedic surgeon
• 3-Star Prospect on TennisRecruiting.Net
• Jr. Rankings: #130 Nationally, #20 Florida
• Chose UNCW over: Elon and Stetson
A closer look at Chelsea
Describe yourself in one word: Driven
Favorite web site: google.com
Reality show you’d love to go on: Survivor
TV show I can’t miss: Lost
One thing very few people know about me: I sing loudly
and shamelessly when driving alone.
Casey Dashiell
Freshman • Norfolk, Va.
Dashiell Facts
• One of the quickest players on team.
• Began college career going 5-1 at CCL Intercollegiate
• 2-Star Prospect on TennisRecruiting.Net
• Jr. Rankings: #250 Nationally, #4 VA.
• Chose UNCW over Old Dominion
A closer look at Casey
Describe yourself in one word: Determined
Most enjoyable thing you did last summer: Visited the Outer Banks with friends and family
Non-tennis talent I wish I had: The ability to sing
Who is your favorite athlete? Andre Agassi
Seahawk Tennis
Caroline Farrar
Freshman • Dublin, Ohio
Farrar Facts
• Strong athlete with bright future
• Went undefeated (6-0) at UNCW Doubles Invitational
• 3-Star Prospect on TennisRecruiting.Net
• Jr. Rankings: #397 Nationally
• Chose UNCW over Samford
A closer look at Caroline
Favorite web site: Facebook.com
Most enjoyable thing you did last summer: Skydiving
What do you treat yourself to: Dipping oreos in milk.
TV show I can’t miss: Lost
One thing very few people know about me: I can make award-winning fudge.
Christina Lee
Freshman • Charlotte, N.C.
Lee Facts
• Heavily recruiter prospect expected to make immediate impact in starting line up
• Finished fall season with 19-8 overall record
• 4-Star Prospect on TennisRecruiting.Net
• Jr. Rankings: #90 Nationally, #25 South, #4 NC
• Chose UNCW over NC State and Furman
A closer look at Christina
Favorite Web Site: weather.com
Musician/Group you are embarassed to say you listen to: Ricky Martin
What superpower would you choose? Ability to read minds.
Something that terrifies you: Escalators
Non-tennis talent you wish you had: To swim like Michael Phelps
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• Training With The Seahawks
The welfare of UNC Wilmington’s men’s and
women’s tennis players is centered around
three main objectives:
• Academic Development
• Player Development
• Physical Development
Player Development
The Seahawk Tennis program features
world-class training designed to help players
develop and obtain their professional
goals. At UNCW, players gain valuable
exposure with ATP events, as well as
elite level collegiate tournaments.
The training program is designed to
take players to their highest potential
and is individualized to every player on
the team. Coach DuBois and Coach
Vaughn provide individual training
sessions as well as team practice.
Coach DuBois has completed the
highest level of certification offered
by the USTA as a “High Performance”
Tennis Coach.
One cornerstone of Seahawk
player development is mental and sports psychology
training.
At elite levels of tennis, this is typically the difference between being able
to reach optimal performance in a pressure situation. The program focuses
on imagery, concentration and confidence building.
Physical Development
Proper strength and conditioning are
huge keys to success in reaching a worldclass
level.
At UNCW, each athlete is provided the
guidance and facilities required to obtain
peak fitness. All the facilities needed
by the Seahawks are available in the
recently expanded Seahawk Strength
Center located in Trask Coliseum.
The Strength and Conditioning
program is directed by Head Strength
Coach Pat Murphy and Asst. Strength
Coach Gary Stevenson. Every workout
is supervised and is geared towards
each individuals personal needs.
The conditioning program is
broken into four areas: Weight Room Strength
Training, On-Court Agility Training, Off-Court Base and Speed Training
and Core strength development.
• ATP Tour Exposure
• World-Class Training
• Individual Training Sessions
• Sports Psychology training
• Peak Performance Fitness and Periodization
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• Training With The Seahawks
Seahawk Tennis
Academic Development
UNCW is committed to providing its student-athletes with all the
tools necessary to achieve excellence in the classroom. The Academic
Support Program for Student-Athletes is evidence of that
support.
Under the direction of Sandy Morrison, Jessica Long and Rodney
Young, the academic support system complements the university’s
substantial faculty advising and academic resources, paying
special attention to the unique demands and expectations of the
Division I student-athlete.
The resources are available upon request and vary according
to individual needs. Some of the opportunities offered include:
Tutorial Services, Academic Counseling, Scheduling Recommendations,
Graduation Planning, Time Management and Study Skills
Development.
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• UNCW Points of Pride
UNCW has won nine CAA
men’s Track & Field Championships
UNCW All-American Brad Holt was a
first-round selection of the NY Mets
in the 2008 MLB draft.
Former Seahawk baseball
standout Carl Willis is the
pitching coach for the
Cleveland Indians.
• Points of Pride
• For the 11th consecutive year, UNCW is among
the top 10 public regional undergraduate universities
in the South. The designation appears in
the 2009 U.S.News & World Report “America’s
Best Colleges” guidebook.
• Among all 121 public and private universities in
the South that provide a full range of undergraduate
and master’s level programs, the overall
ranking of UNCW stayed steady at 14th.
• UNC Wilmington is one of the top three “Best
Values” among public universities in North Carolina,
according to Kiplinger’s 2009 rankings. We
are ranked 25th nationally for value to in-state
students and 35th for out-of-state students. Kiplinger’s
ranks four-year schools that combine
outstanding economic value with top-notch education.
• UNCW received the “Best in the Southeast” designation
for 2009 by The Princeton Review.
• UNC Wilmington is included in Peterson’s Competitive
Colleges 2008: Top Colleges for Top
Students. Of the 440 institutions highlighted.
• The 2008 Forbes special report on America’s
Best Colleges ranks UNCW second among public
universities, behind only UNC Chapel Hill.
• UNCW has one of the highest four-year graduation
rates in the UNC system, second only to
UNC Chapel Hill.
• More than 74 percent of freshmen surveyed said
UNCW was their first choice.
• UNCW students have a strong sense of civic responsibility
and volunteerism. During 2007-08,
more than 4,700 UNCW students participated in
more than 55,800 hours of community service
and service learning programs.
• 2007-08 was a record-breaking year for fundraising
with a total of $13.8 million in gifts and
pledge. In fact, records have been set the last
four years in a row, with donors giving the university
more than $30 million to support scholarships,
professorships, academics, faculty research,
athletics, student life experiences and
more.
Under the direction of head Coach
Cindy Ho, UNCW claimed its second
CAA title in Women’s Golf.
Anna Raynor was a two-time All-
American in the Javelin and competed
in the Olympic Trials in 2008.
• UNCW Rankings
Seahawk Swimming &
Diving have dominated
the CAA, having won the
last seven men’s conference
titles.
• For the eleventh consecutive year, the University of
North Carolina Wilmington ranks as one of the top 10
public master’s universities in the South according to
U.S. News & World Report. U.S.News also placed UNC
Wilmington fifth on its list of “up-and-coming” master’s
universities in the South.
• UNCW ranks sixth among public master’s universities
in the South in the 2009 edition, which is also where
the university was ranked in 2008. Among all 121 public
and private universities in the South that provide a full
range of undergraduate and master’s level programs,
the overall ranking of UNCW stayed steady at 14th.
• The University of North Carolina Wilmington is one of
the nation’s 50 “Best Value” public colleges and universities
according to The Princeton Review, one of America’s
most widely-known education service companies.
• UNC Wilmington was named among the 2009 “Best
in the Southeast” by The Princeton Review, making
this the fifth consecutive year the university has been
honored with this designation colleges were selected
based upon student responses to a survey about their
respective schools’ academics, administration, campus
life, and student body.
• The University of North Carolina Wilmington is one of
the top 25 “Best Values” among public universities in
the nation and one of the top three in North Carolina,
according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.
• UNC Wilmington’s Creative Writing Program was recently
named as one of the “Five Top Innovative/Unique
Programs in Creative Writing”, in The Atlantic magazine’s
2007 Fiction Issue.
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• Colonial Athletic Association
With more than two decades of success athletically and academically,
the Colonial Athletic Association has established a reputation as one of the
nation’s top collegiate conferences.
The CAA encompasses five of the nation’s nine largest metropolitan
areas with a geographic footprint that stretches from Boston to Atlanta.
The conference has produced 16 national team champions in five different
sports, 33 individual national champions, 12 national players of the
year, 11 national coaches of the year and 12 Honda Award winners. Even
more impressive, however, are the honors accumulated away from competition,
which include five Rhodes Scholars and 20 NCAA post-graduate
scholars. In 2007-08, the CAA had five ESPN the Magazine Academic All-
Americans and more than 1,700 of our 4,000 student-athletes received the
Commissioner’s Academic Award after posting at least a 3.2 grade point
average while lettering in a varsity sport.
The landscape of the conference stretches along the majority of the
East Coast and includes six of the nation’s top 25 media markets – New
York (1), Philadelphia (4), Boston (7), Washington, D.C. (8), Atlanta (9)
and Baltimore (24). The number of television homes in the CAA market
exceeds 19.7 million.
The conference also excels in many other sports. CAA squads have
combined to win 10 field hockey national titles since the championship
began in 1981. Delaware and Towson have each reached the Final Four of
the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championship. For the first time, three women’s
soccer teams reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 2007
and at least one men’s soccer team has advanced to the final 16 of the
NCAA Championship in five of the last six years. In baseball, the CAA had
23 players chosen in the 2008 Major League draft, which was the secondhighest
total in league history. UNC Wilmington won its fifth regular season
title and earned its second at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament where the
Seahawks reached the regional finals for the third time in four tournament
appearances. James Madison, meanwhile, captured its first tournament
title and returned to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2002.
CAA member institutions are committed to excellence in the classroom.
The Colonial Academic Alliance was created in 2002 by the league’s
presidents with a goal of expanding their partnership to all aspects of university
life outside of intercollegiate athletics. Among the programs already
established are an undergraduate research conference, coordination of
study abroad programs and granting visiting academic status to studentathletes
traveling to an away contest so that they have access to libraries,
academic resource centers and computer labs.
Charter members George Mason, James Madison, UNC Wilmington
and William and Mary were joined by Old Dominion University in 1991 and
by Virginia Commonwealth University in 1995. The conference added the
University of Delaware, Drexel University, Hofstra University and Towson
University in 2001. Georgia State University and Northeastern University
became members of the conference on July 1, 2005.
Seahawk Tennis
• UNCW Career & Season Leaders
Singles (two seasons and min 25 wins)
Name........................... Years.............Wins Name........................... Years.............Wins
Lindsey Hess................ 2003-06............. 60 Caio Piacentini............. 2004-07............. 51
Kristin Mears................ 2003-06............. 57 Scott Curry................... 2001-04............. 51
Lauren Isenhour........... 2006-Active....... 54 Grant Holland............... 2004-07............. 47
Cassie Martin............... 2005-07............. 54 Mike Rayos.................. 1991-94............. 40
Molly Molony................ 2004-07............. 53 Rahul Rajkhewa........... 2003-06............. 36
Tamara Collins............. 1994-97............. 41 Lee Bailey.................... 2001-03............. 32
Becky Baker................. 1993-96............. 39 Gustavo Bertei............. 2006-Active....... 29
Katie Brinkman............. 1995-98............. 39 German Alvarez........... 1992-93............. 29
Kelly Knowles............... 2002-05............. 38 Brian Ford.................... 2006-08............. 27
Joy Solc........................ 1999-02............. 38 Mauricio Cabrini........... 2002-03............. 27
Todd Weinstein............. 1999-01............. 27
• Season Win Leaders (Singles)
Name........................... Years.............Wins
Lauren Isenhour........... 2007-08............. 22
Lindsey Hess................ 2005-06............. 21
Kristin Mears................ 2005-06............. 21
Lauren Isenhour........... 2006-07............. 20
Cassie Martin............... 2005-06............. 20
Chelsea Kahle.............. 2007-08............. 19
Lindsay Leblang........... 2007-08............. 18
Cassie Martin............... 2006-07............. 18
Molly Molony................ 2006-07............. 18
three tied................................................. 16
Name........................... Years.............Wins
Thierry Zysett............... 2002-03............. 18
Jimmy Whitehead......... 1991-92............. 17
German Alvarez........... 1991-92............. 16
Scott Curry................... 2002-03............. 16
Tim Meredith................ 2003-04............. 16
Grant Holland............... 2005-06............. 15
Mauricio Cabrini........... 2002-03............. 15
Ciao Piacentini............. 2003-04............. 15
four tied................................................... 14
Doubles (two seasons and min 25 wins)
Name........................... Years.............Wins Name........................... Years.............Wins
Molly Molony................ 2004-07............. 59 Scott Curry................... 2001-04............. 58
Kristin Mears................ 2003-06............. 57 Grant Holland............... 2004-07............. 40
Lindsey Hess................ 2003-06............. 53 Caio Piacentini............. 2004-07............. 35
Lauren Isenhour........... 2006-Active....... 50 Mike Rayos.................. 1991-94............. 35
Cassie Martin............... 2005-07............. 42 Josh Franceschina....... 2001-03............. 30
Sallie Kiser................... 2002-05............. 38 Gareth Montague-Smith .1994-96............. 28
Priscilla Roberts........... 2007-Active....... 36 Gustavo Bertei............. 2003-Active....... 26
Kathleen Bowles.......... 1999-02............. 36 Rob Brown................... 1999-01............. 25
Kayla Schwenk............. 2007-Active....... 33 Chris Cagle.................. 1991-93............. 25
Katie Brinkman............. 1995-98............. 32 four tied with............................................ 24
• Season Win Leaders (Doubles)
Name........................... Years.............Wins
Kristin Mears................ 2005-06............. 22
Lindsey Hess................ 2005-06............. 20
Pricilla Roberts............. 2007-08............. 20
Kayla Schwenk............. 2006-07............. 19
Lauren Isenhour........... 2006-07............. 19
Molly Molony................ 2005-06............. 19
Katie Carlson................ 2005-06............. 18
Lauren Isenhour........... 2005-06............. 17
Cassie Martin............... 2005-06............. 17
Hartley Collins.............. 2007-08............. 17
Name........................... Years.............Wins
Scott Curry................... 2002-03............. 17
Scott Curry................... 2003-04............. 16
Danilo Mendes............. 2002-03............. 15
Grant Holland............... 2003-04............. 14
Scott Curry................... 2000-01............. 13
Josh Franceschina....... 2001-02............. 13
Rick Norwood............... 1990-91............. 13
Scott Curry................... 2001-02............. 12
Chad Oxendine............ 1993-94............. 12
seven tied with........................................ 11
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• Academics/CHAMPS Life Skills
The Athletic Academic
Support Program provides a
variety of services for all the
university’s student-athletes.
The program offers
academic counseling and
support to help student-athletes
successfully balance
the demands of their athletic
and academic schedules. Sandy Williford Rodney Young Jessica Long
Progress reports monitoring
class attendance and test results and accessing tutorial needs are completed two times each
semester by professors of classes in which UNCW student-athletes are enrolled.
The University College is designed to assist students during their academic careers, with
special emphasis on the fi rst and second years of study when they are expected to work toward
fulfi lling the basic studies requirements as outlined in the university catalog. The assistant athletic
director for academics meets with student-athletes on a regular basis to assist in their academic
success and monitor their progress toward a degree.
Each freshman is assigned to an advisor for personal assistance in selecting courses, maintaining
required scholastic records and planning a complete University College educational program.
The program’s primary objective is to assist students toward completing basic studies.
Several other programs are provided for academic support at UNCW, including the Writing/
Reading Place, the Learning Center, the Math Lab, tutorial services, Learning Disability Services,
personal and career counseling, study hall and a laptop program.
The Writing/Reading Place offers one-on-one tutoring for any academic writing assignment.
Tutors help students get started with a paper, offer aid in the development and organization of the
project and provide strategies that help at each stage of the composing process. Computers for
word processing are available in Randall Library.
The Learning Center helps all students develop skills necessary to become successful, independent
learners through tutorial assistance, supplemental instruction, study skills workshops and
individual consultations.
Students desiring help with any level of math can fi nd it at the Math Lab. Staffed by faculty
and students, the center in Bear Hall takes students on a walk-in basis. Any tutorial assistance
from the Writing/Reading Place, the Learning Center and the Math Lab is free and available to all
student-athletes.
CHAMPS/Life Skills Meets Student-Athlete Needs
To prepare student-athletes for the challenges of life beyond the playing
fi eld, UNCW and the NCAA team up in the popular CHAMPS/Life Skills
Program. UNCW is currently one of 627 institutions involved in the popular
program.
The CHAMPS/Life Skills Program is designed to provide
student-athletes with the education and the experiences to assist them
in bridging the gap between college life and professional life in the work
world and to make meaningful contributions to their communities.
The CHAMPS/Life Skills Program focuses on five commitment
areas viewed as critical to personal growth:
(1) Academic Excellence - to support the academic progress of the student-athlete toward
intellectual development and graduation.
(2) Athletic Excellence - to build philosophical foundations for the development of athletic
programs that are broad-based, equitable and dedicated to the well-being of the studentathlete.
(3) Personal Development - to support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for
the student-athlete, encouraging emotional well-being, personal growth and decision-making
skills.
(4) Career Development - to encourage each student-athlete to develop and pursue their
career and life goals.
(5) Service - to engage the student-athlete in service to his or her campus and surrounding
communities.
The NCAA has worked with its member institutions and educational consultants to
create instructional materials and program models to address the needs of today’s studentathletes.
Topics such as diversity education, developing sexual responsibility, nutrition, eating
disorder prevention and awareness, time management, community service and career development
are just some of the areas covered within the curriculum.
A freshman seminar course is designed to assist student-athletes in making the transition
to college, this seminar focuses on college-level study skills, time management, awareness
of available university services, etc. It is open only to entering freshmen and generates two
hours of elective credit toward graduation.
•Jenny Cauble
ESPN the Magazine
Cosida Academic
All-District
2007-08 Academic Highlights
►For the fi fth consecutive year, the women’s cross
country team was designated as a United States
Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association
Academic All-American Team.
►UNCW’s 327 student-athletes recorded their highest
grade point average in a semester and their
highest cumulative grade point average ever during
the fall 2007 semester. The group posted a 3.008
GPA in the fall semester, with a cumulative GPA of
2.996.
► Sixteen student-athletes compiled a perfect 4.00
GPA in the fall 2007 semester and 14 achieved the
honor in the spring of 2008.
► More than 70 student-athletes posted at least a
3.50 GPA during each semester in the 2007-08 academic
year.
► Ten teams compiled a 3.00 GPA or better in the
spring of 2008.
► The men’s basketball team received a public recognition
award from the NCAA’s Academic Performance
Program by placing among the top 10 percent
among teams nationally for its academic work.
It was one of two CAA teams and six North Carolina
schools honored.
► Liana Viljoen, Ashley Tait, Emily Klein and Alison
Leeper all were named to the National Golf Coaches
Association (NGCA) All-Scholar Team.
► Brian Blumenstein, Bruce Smith and Aisha Jones
were named Academic All-Americans by the National
Track and Field Coaches Association.
► For the third straight year, the volleyball team was
recognized by the American Volleyball Coaches Association
(AVCA) for its work in the classroom. The
squad posted a 3.33 cumulative GPA for the year.
•Will Shambley
Cleveland Golf Academic
All-America
•Todd Hendley
CAA Dean Ehlers
Award Winner
•Liana Viljoen
CAA Golf
Scholar-Athlete-of-the-Year
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Seahawk Tennis
• Wilmington: Gem of the Coast
• Wilmington, N.C.
Population ► 95,944
- Picked by CNN.com as one of the top 10
fastest growing cities in the country.
Weather ▼
Average high temperature 74 degrees
Average low tempterature 54 degrees
Number of days over 90 degrees 46
Notes ▼
Screen Gems is one of the largest movie
studios outside California.
First city in the country to switch to digital
television.
Home of the North Carolina Azalea Festival.
Designated Coast Guard City.
Picked by Surfer Magazine as one of the top
places to surf in the United States.
Founded more than 250 years ago on the
Cape Fear River, Wilmington has developed
into one of the fastest growing deep-water
ports on the East Coast, combining economic
potential with an abundance of outdoor recreational
opportunities.
Wilmington has a historic legacy that begins
before the Revolutionary War and runs
through its stance as the last Atlantic port
open to blockade runners during the Civil
War. Today, the continuous restoration and
preservation in the Historic District is a ute to the city’s proud heritage.
Historic Wilmington affords visitors the unique opportunity
to enjoy a bustling seaport rich in shopping, dining, culture and the arts, while being only minutes away from barrier
tribislands,
broad beaches and the intracoastal waterway.
The 200-block Historic District highlighting the downtown area opens into a scenic riverfront park that overlooks the USS North
Carolina Battleship Memorial.
A beautifully restored battleship, the USS North Carolina was considered the greatest sea weapon in the world when commissioned
in 1941. During World War II, “The Showboat” earned 15 battlestars and participated in every major naval offensive in the Pacifi c from
Guadalcanal to Okinawa. A memorial since 1961, the battleship is dedicated to the men and women of all U.S. military services who
defended our country during WWII.
One of Wilmington’s most unique features is the city’s status as the leading entertainment production center in the Southeast. The
city’s evolution into “Hollywood East” began when Dino DeLaurentis shot Stephen King’s Firestarter
in 1984.
One year later, Dino DeLaurentis constructed a studio facility in the Port City and the complex, now owned by EUE/Screen Gems,
is the largest production studio east of Hollywood, offering nine sound stages on a 32-acre site near the Wilmington International Airport.
Numerous movies, television series and commericals have been fi lmed in Wilmington. The popular show, “Dawson’s Creek,” was
produced in Wilmington and shot frequently on the UNCW campus as well as Warner Bros. hit “One Tree Hill.”
A fi lm-friendly community, Wilmington residents have embraced the industry, often appearing as “extras” in movies. It’s not uncommon
for celebrities the likes of Sandra Bullock, Nick Nolte, Julia Roberts, Tom Cruise and Dennis Hopper to be seen dining at a
restaurant, shopping at the mall or just simply walking along the shore.
Wrightsville Beach, just minutes away from Wilmington’s downtown area, is a year-round island resort. Wide, uncrowded beaches,
full service marinas and a variety of accommodations are complemented by excellent seafood restaurants, specialty shops and exciting
nightlife.
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