2014-15

ANNUAL REPORTDEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS

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The mission of the Sports & Recreation Center, including intercollegiate athletics, is consistent with that of the College of Staten Island. We are committed to providing quality athletic, intramural, and recreational services and programs to the college community which enhances the lives and development of the widely diverse population of the City of New York.

We offer recreational and athletic opportunities to complement the academic pursuits of CSI’s students. We support student-athletes’ academic achievements and persistence to graduation through academic advising and counseling. This is consistent with our range of support services that are accessible to our students.

MISSION STATEMENT

07 Awards BanquetHall of Fame02 Top 10 Moments

08 Investing in the Future04 Academic

Excellence

05 Athletic Excellence

01 Letter from Charles Gomes 06 Dolphins in the

Community

COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND ATHLETICS 2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT 01

Dear Dolphins Fans,

At the College of Staten Island, we measure the success of our student-athletes in three different areas – in the classroom, in competition, and in the community – and I am truly proud to report that our student-athletes continue to excel in all three areas.

First and foremost, our student-athletes continue to receive recognition for their outstanding academic performances. Sixty-two of our student-athletes were named to the CUNYAC All-Academic Team and four student-athletes received additional distinction as CUNYAC Honorable Mention Scholar-Athletes of the Year. We emphasize the importance of academic success and I credit our coaches for recruiting top student-athletes.

On the playing fields, CSI Athletics finished second in the CUNYAC Commissioner’s Cup, which is awarded to the top overall athletics program and based on championship standings for all sports. In one of the closest standings in history, our athletics programs

won six CUNYAC Regular Season Championships and five CUNYAC Tournament Championships.

Additionally, our men’s basketball program successfully completed its journey to capture back-to-back ECAC Metro NY/NJ Tournament Championships. I continue to have high expectations for all of our athletics programs and expect to build on our three NCAA Tournament appearances this past year.

I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the exceptional efforts of our Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). SAAC continues to strengthen our relationships within the community and our student-athletes embrace several opportunities to get involved throughout the academic year. Whether it is managing a toy drive and delivering gifts to the local children’s hospital or raising awareness and funds for breast cancer, our student-athletes continue to lead by example and positively impact the Staten Island community.

I recognize that the condition and reputation of our athletics facilities are vital to the recruiting process and it is important to keep our facilities in the best conditions possible. I am very excited to share our most recent updates and our future plans as we continue to enhance our facilities. Earlier this year, we received a $1 million grant to resurface the entire track and expand the current bleachers to accommodate an additional 500 spectators. The grant will also allow us to start both men’s and women’s track and field programs. Beginning next year, our soccer fields will undergo a $2 million transformation to install new Field Turf and state-of-the-art bleachers, lighting, and a press box to improve the fan experience at our soccer games.

As you can see, it is an exciting time here at CSI. I challenge all of our alumni and friends to get involved and support the positive endeavors of our student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. Whether it is by making a financial contribution, attending and sponsoring a special event, or cheering on our Dolphins at an upcoming game, there is no shortage of ways for you to get involved.

As Director of Athletics, I am committed to helping the College of Staten Island become a top-tier athletics program and compete for CUNYAC Championships in our 14 varsity sports.

Your generosity and dedication are paramount to our success. Together, we will continue to elevate the profile of CSI Athletics and provide our student-athletes with the best opportunities to reach their fullest potential.

As always, thank you for your continued support of CSI Athletics and Go Dolphins!

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

CHARLES GOMESDirector of Athletics

MOMENTSTOP TEN

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CSI ATHLETICS - SEVEN HONORED IN HALLOF FAME CLASS OF 2014November 13, 2014Grand Oaks Country Club

SOFTBALL - CAUTELA POWERS CSI SOFTBALL TO CUNYAC TITLEMay 2, 2015CSI Softball Complex

MEN’S BASKETBALL - IMPROBABLE COMEBACK VS. ST. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE (BK)January 24, 2015CSI Sports & Recreation Center

WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING - RECORDSFALL HARD AT CUNYAC CHAMPIONSHIPFebruary 6-8, 2015Lehman College - Bronx, NY

It was a banner year both on and off the playing fields for CSI Athletics. Our athletics administration voted for the most memorable moments from last year and the votes have been counted. Take a look back at the 2014-15 Athletics year.

BASEBALL - MIRACLE COMEBACKSHIGHLIGHT CUNYAC CHAMPIONSHIP WINMay 9, 2015MCU Park - Brooklyn, NY

SOFTBALL - HISTORY MADE ATNCAA REGIONALSMay 8, 2015Kean University - Union, NJ

MEN’S BASKETBALL - ECAC CHAMPSIN DOUBLE-OT THRILLERMarch 8, 2015Brooklyn College

WOMEN’S TENNIS - MARATHON FINISHCLINCHES CUNYAC CHAMPIONSHIPOctober 29, 2014Queens College

CSI ATHLETICS - SEVEN HONORED IN HALLOF FAME CLASS OF 2014November 13, 2014Grand Oaks Country Club

MEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING -DOLPHINS DO IT AGAINFebruary 6-8, 2015Lehman College - Bronx, NY

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MEN’S SOCCER - HISTORIC WIN CLINCHES CUNYAC REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONSHIPOctober 25, 2014Randall’s Island - Queens, NY

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DOLPHINS ACADEMICS BY THE NUMBERS

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

NIKKI FABOZZIWOMEN’S BASKETBALL

CLASS: SeniorMAJOR: EducationGPA: 3.375

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AUSTINKAPETANAKISMEN’S TENNIS

CLASS: SeniorMAJOR: PsychologyGPA: 3.4

EDWARDRUFFEMEN’S TENNIS

CLASS: JuniorMAJOR: PsychologyGPA: 3.982

BRITTANYSMITHSOFTBALL

CLASS: SeniorMAJOR: PsychologyGPA: 3.566

88 STUDENT-ATHLETES COMPLETED ACADEMIC YEAR WITH 3.0 GPA OR HIGHER

62 STUDENT-ATHLETES NAMED TO CUNYAC ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM

CUNYAC HONORABLE MENTION SCHOLAR-ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

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ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE

DIVISION III TOURNAMENT APPEARANCESMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY • WOMEN’S TENNIS • SOFTBALL

2ND PLACE FINISH IN COMMISSIONER’S CUP

METRO NY/NJ TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIPMEN’S BASKETBALL REGULAR

SEASONCHAMPIONSHIPS

MEN’S SOCCER • WOMEN’S SOCCERMEN’S TENNIS • WOMEN’S TENNIS

BASEBALL • SOFTBALL

T H R E E

BY THE NUMBERS

TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY MEN’S SWIMMING • WOMEN’S TENNIS

BASEBALL • SOFTBALL

METRO NY/NJ TOURNAMENT APPEARANCES

WOMEN’S SOCCER • MEN’S BASKETBALL WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

ALL-AMERICANCITATIONS MEN’S BASKETBALL

MEN’S SWIMMING

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COMMUNITYDOLPHINS IN THE

2014-15 STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

DANIELLE LOCKEPRESIDENTSOFTBALL

VICTORIA DONEGANVICE PRESIDENT

WOMEN’S SOCCER

NICOLE MOLINELLSECRETARY

WOMEN’S SOCCER

JENNIFER COSENZATREASURER

WOMEN’S SOCCER

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AWARDS BANQUET

BILL CALI/JOHN SCRIVANI SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDJENNIFER COUGHLAN, WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAREDWARD RUFFE, MEN’S TENNIS

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDGERALDINE AYERS AND KENICHI IWAMA

SPORTS MEDICINE AWARDDANIELLE SMITH, WOMEN’S SOCCER

G.L.O.V.E. AWARDWOMEN’S BASKETBALL

DAKOTA DAWKINSWOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING

FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

WILL FONSECAMEN’S BASKETBALL

MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

HALL OF FAME Class of 2014

WILLIAM J. HODGEMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY/

TRACK & FIELDSTUDENT-ATHLETE

BRUCE KNITTLEMEN’S TENNIS/

WOMEN’S TENNISCOACH

KEVIN CROMBIEBASEBALL

STUDENT-ATHLETE

ROB ROESCHMEN’S BASKETBALLSTUDENT-ATHLETE

FRAN HIRSCHYBASEBALL

COACH

NICOLE ESTRADAWOMEN’S BASKETBALL/

SOFTBALLSTUDENT-ATHLETE

FIOSA BEGAIWOMEN’S SOCCERSTUDENT-ATHLETE

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BASKETBALL COURT AND SCOREBOARD

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INVESTING IN THE FUTURE

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COMPLETED PROJECTS

NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLYMAN MICHAEL CUSICK ANNOUNCES

$1M GRANT TO UPGRADE TRACK & FIELD FACILITIES

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