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The Senior Class

Doug Roper

Mason Walsh

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public institution with a world-renowned reputation in high-technology fi elds, such as engineering, architecture and the sciences. The university teaches more than 28,000 students, including 2,000 international students representing 110 countries. Virginia Tech, as the university is popularly known, offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and nearly 110 graduate degree programs taught by nationally and internationally recognized scholars.

Virginia Tech is organized into eight colleges — Agriculture and Life Sciences, Architecture and Urban Studies, Science, Pamplin College of Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, Natural Resources and Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.

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Each residence hall room is equipped with high-tech communications systems that provide voice mail and Ethernet access. Rooms are also equipped with a cable TV outlet that provides a wide variety of instructional, entertainment, news and foreign language programs.

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STUDENT LIFE: More than 500 student organizations on campus serve academic, athletic, service, religious, arts and special interests, among others.

Tennis, golf, hiking, camping, cycling, jogging, canoeing and kayaking, swimming and horseback riding are favorite activities which can be enjoyed on or near campus year-round.

HOKIE SPORTS: Virginia Tech athletics teams compete at the NCAA Division I level in 21 men’s and women’s sports. Tech became a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference for all sports on July 1, 2004.

V I R G I N I A T E C H S W I M M I N G & D I V I N G

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SWIMMING & DIVINGVIRGINIA TECH

SWIMMING & DIVING

Location: Blacksburg, Va.Founded: 1872Enrollment: 28,000Nickname: HokiesColors: Chicago maroon and burnt orangeConference: Atlantic CoastPresident: Dr. Charles W. StegerDirector of Athletics: Jim WeaverSwimming Administrator: John JaudonHead Coach: Ned Skinner (Louisiana State, ‘89) Record at VT: (Women) 45-17; (Men) 30-27; (Overall) 75-44 (6 years) Career Record: 162-144-2 (14 years)Diving Coach: Bert Locklin (Nebraska, ‘01)Assistant Coach: Braden Holloway (N.C. State, ‘01)Assistant Coach: Genevieve McNeill (Arkansas, ‘03)Swimming Offi ce Phone: (540) 231-5086; 3301; 9970Swimming Offi ce Fax: (540) 231-36122003-04 Dual Meet Record: (W) 7-3, (M) 6-32003-04 Conference Finish: (W)Third, (M) Third Letterwinners Returning/Lost: (M) 14/5, (W) 15/6 Home Facility: War Memorial Pool (500)

HOKIE QUICK FACTS

Table of ContentsThe University .............................................. IFCWar Memorial Pool .........................................22004-2005 Rosters, Travel Information ...........3Men’s Outlook, NCAA Standards .....................4Women’s Outlook, NCAA Standards ................5Head Coach Ned Skinner ................................6Assistant Coaches, Support Staff ....................7Meet the Hokies, Captains .............................8Men’s Profi les ............................................9-13Women’s Profi les .....................................14-19Opponents, Records vs. Opponents .......20, 21Season in Review, 2004 Results ..................22The Record Book ..........................................23All-Time Best Performers ..........................24-27War Memorial Pool Records ..........................28Year-By-Year Results ....................................29Atlantic Coast Conference .............................30Administration .............................................31Academics, Strength & Conditioning .............32

Media Guide CreditsThe 2004-05 Virginia Tech Swimming and Diving Media Guide is a publication of the Virginia Tech Sports Information Offi ce, written to assist the working media and designed to aid all media members in their coverage of Virginia Tech swimming and diving. The 2004-05 Swimming and Diving Media Guide was written by Matt Schabert and Brent C. Hager. Additional work was done by Yolonda Faulkner and Assistant SIDs Bryan Johnston and Dave Knachel. Action photos and head shots were contributed by Knachel. This book was printed by Southern Printing Company, of Blacksburg, Va. A special thanks to the Tech swimming and diving staff for its assistance.

SPORTS INFORMATIONSports Information Offi ce Phone ..........................................(540) 231-6726Sports Information Fax .........................................................(540) 231-6984VT Swimming & Diving by e-mail ........................................ [email protected] the Internet ......................................................... www.hokiesports.comSports Information Director ......................................................... Dave SmithAssociate Director ................................................................... Anne PanellaAssistant Directors ...................................................... Bill Dyer, Torye Hurst, Bryan Johnston, David KnachelSecretary ................................................................................ Donna Smith

SWIMMING & DIVING CONTACTBrent C. Hager Offi ce Phone: (540) 231-1494Home Phone: (704) 219-3790E-Mail Address: [email protected]

MAILING ADDRESSVirginia Tech Sports Information Offi ce460 Jamerson Athletic CenterBlacksburg, VA 24061-0502Brent C. Hager

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affi liation. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Equal Opportunity and Affi rmative Action Offi ce at (540) 231-7500.

2004-2005 SCHEDULEDate Opponent Site Time

Oct. 1 Pentathlon Blacksburg, Va. 3 p.m.

15 N.C. State Blacksburg, Va. 6 p.m.

16 Intra-Squad & Alumni Meet Blacksburg, Va. 8 a.m.

23 Miami (Women) Blacksburg, Va. 3 p.m.

29 at Georgia Tech (with FSU & Maryland) Atlanta, Ga. 5 p.m.

30 at Georgia Tech (with FSU & Maryland) Atlanta, Ga. Noon

Nov. 5 at North Carolina Meet Chapel Hill, N.C. 5 p.m.

6 at North Carolina Meet Chapel Hill, N.C. 5 p.m.

18-20 at Nike Cup Chapel Hill, N.C. All Day

Dec. 3-5 at Georgia Diving Invitational Athens, Ga. All Day

9 Virginia Tech Sprint Championship Blacksburg, Va. 4 p.m.

Dec. 31-Jan.14 at Holiday Training Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. All Day

Jan. 15 College of Charleston with UNC-W Charleston, S.C. 2 p.m.

22 *West Virginia Blacksburg, Va. 1 p.m.

29 at Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pa. 11 a.m.

Feb. 5 VMI (men) Blacksburg, Va. Noon

16-19 at ACC Championships (Women) Atlanta, Ga. All Day

23-26 at ACC Championships (Men) Atlanta, Ga. All Day

Mar. 11-12 at NCAA Zone Diving Regionals Atlanta, Ga. All Day

17-19 at Women’s NCAA Championships West Lafayette, Ind. All Day

24-26 at Men’s NCAA Championships Minneapolis, Minn. All Day

Home matches in bold

* denotes Seniors’/Parents’ Day

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War Memorial Pool, located just off the campus Drillfi eld in War Memorial Gym, is Virginia Tech’s swimming and diving facility. The complex includes a 25-yard pool with eight lanes and a diving well. The movable bulkhead which separates the pool from the diving well can be adjusted to lengthen the pool to 25 meters.

Complete with underwater windows and sound system, the facility is also equipped with the Colorado Electronic Timing System and scoreboard. Four years ago, a 12-line readout scoreboard was installed for swimming, as well as a three-line scoreboard for diving.

This season, the team will move into state of the art locker rooms with a team lounge adjacent. The program will also enjoy a new team room, located just off the men’s locker room.

The diving well is made up of two one-meter boards, a three-meter board and a fi ve-meter platform.

The pool has served as the site for two Virginia State Championship meets and one Metro Conference Championship.

War Memorial Gym itself houses numerous other facilities including saunas, weight rooms, racquetball courts and six basketball courts. The Hokies also have the use of other equipment such as power-racks for strength swimming and VASA trainers, VASA climbers and bicycles for dry land.

Located in War Memorial Hall, Virginia Tech’s swimming pool and diving area provide an outstanding venue for competition.

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TRAVEL PLANS

Georgia TechDepart Oct. 28, return Oct. 30

Courtyard MarriottAtlanta, Ga.

(404) 459-5667

Participating Teams:FSU, Maryland, Virginia Tech

North CarolinaDepart Nov. 4, return Nov. 6 Durham Wyndham Garden

Durham, N.C.(919) 941-6066

Participating Teams:Michigan (women), Minnesota (men),

North Carolina, Richmond (women), Virginia Tech

Nike Cup at UNC Chapel HillDepart Nov. 17, return Nov. 20

Hampton InnChapel Hill, N.C.(919) 929-2171

Participating Teams:Clemson, East Carolina, Kentucky, Kenyon,

Louisiana State, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Michigan (women), Syracuse, Tennessee (men), Virginia Tech

Georgia Diving InvitationalDepart Dec. 2, return Dec. 6

Holiday InnAthens, Ga.

(706) 549-4433

Holiday Training TripDepart Jan. 2, return Jan. 14

Paradise Beach ResortFt. Lauderdale, Fla.(954) 785-3300

College of CharlestonDepart Jan. 14, return Jan. 15

Holiday InnCharleston, S.C. (843) 556-7100

PittsburghDepart Jan. 28, return Jan. 29

Wyndham Garden HotelPittsburgh, Pa.

(412) 683-2040

ACC ChampionshipsDepart Feb. 15 & 22, return Feb. 19 & 26

Hyatt Atlanta, Ga.

(404) 460-6533

The Men’s TeamName Event Ht. Cl. Exp. Hometown

Tom Alberi Free/Fly/Back 6-0 Jr. 2L Cape Elizabeth, Me.Scott Beard Sprint/Back 6-2 Fr. HS Chesterfield, Va. Jake Bova Sprint/Free 6-2 Fr. HS Roanoke, Va.Gus Calado Free/IM/Fly 5-10 So. 1L Recife, BrazilPete Cancila Free/Fly 6-3 Fr. HS Broomall, Pa.Zac Czaplicki Free/IM 6-0 Fr. HS North Haven, Conn.Mike Della Noce Free/IM 5-11 Jr. 1L Glen Allen, Va.Christian DeLollo Sprint Free/Back 6-5 So. 1L Latham, N.Y.Tommy Evans Free/Fly 6-3 So. 1Y Blacksburg, Va.Austin Fiehler IM/Fly 5-10 Fr. HS Williamsburg, Va.Kevin Furlong* Breast/Sprint Free 5-11 Sr. 3L Springfield, Va.Scott Hudson Diver 5-7 Fr. HS Springfield, Va.Trevor Jamerson* Free/Fly 5-11 Jr. 2L Earlysville, Va.Stephen Jensen IM/Back 6-0 So. 1L Mays Landing, N.J.Casey Moore Sprint Free/Fly 6-2 Jr. 2L Virginia Beach, Va.Luke Mulhern Diver 6-0 So. 1Y Jefferson, Md.Andy Pelenberg Breast 5-10 So. 1Y Alexandria, Va.Doug Roper* Diver 5-10 Sr. 3L Annandale, Va.Kyle Russell Breast/Free 6-0 Fr. HS Yorktown, Va.Neil Savage IM/Back 6-0 Jr. 1L Roswell, Ga.Aaron Sherman* Free/Back 5-11 Sr. 1L Williamsburg, Va.Phil Smith Breast/IM 6-0 Jr. 1L Richmond, Va.Chris Soniak Fly/IM 6-1 So. 1L Woodbridge, Va.

The Women’s TeamName Event Ht. Cl. Exp. Hometown

Jeanette Batten* Fly/Free 5-10 Sr. 2L Grafton, Va.Liane Bianco Breast/IM 5-4 So. 1Y Mechanicsburg, Pa.Jessica Botzum Breast/IM 5-3 Fr. HS Raleigh, N.C.Kelly Burke Breast 5-8 Sr. 3L Reston, Va.Beth Byrum Dist. Free 5-4 Fr. HS Spring, TexasLaura Campbell Free/Breast/Fly 5-7 So. 1L Yorktown, Va.Millie Campbell Breast/IM 5-8 Fr. HS Richmond, Va.Emily Chen Fly/IM 5-5 So. 1L Virginia Beach, Va.Erin Courtney Back/Dist. Free 5-11 So. 1L Dover, Del.Juliana Daniell Sprint Free/Fly 5-6 Jr. 1L Atlanta, Ga.Lauren Dillon Dist. Free 5-7 So. 1L Irmo, S.C.Sarah Gardner Free/Back 5-9 Sr. 3L Matthews, N.C.Emily Guschke Sprint Free 5-7 Jr. 2L Colonial Heights, Va.Becky Horning Fly/Free 5-8 Fr. HS Sterling, Va.Claire Jakabcin Diver 5-8 Jr. 2L Falls Church, Va.Whitney Johnsen* Sprint Free 5-9 Sr. 2L Fairfax, Va.Laura Lunn Diver 5-4 Jr. 1L Sasketchewan, CanadaShannon Marriner Diver 5-8 So. 1Y Virginia Beach, Va.Tiffany Pearsall Sprint Free 5-11 Jr. 2L Syracuse, N.Y.Katy Peterson Back/Fly/IM 6-1 Sr. 3L Huntington Valley, Pa.Erin Tarpey Fly/Sprint Free 5-7 So. 1L Fairfax, Va.Jen Urbach Diver 5-6 Jr. 1L Tampa, Fla.Erin Veltman Fly 5-6 Sr. 1L Midlothian, Va.Courtney Walsh Sprint Free 5-6 Fr. HS Yardley, Pa.Mason Walsh Sprint Free 5-10 So. 1L Herndon, Va.Mandie Yothers Fly/Back 5-7 Jr. 2L Pittsburgh, Pa.

* Denotes Captain

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Men’s OutlookTalented team looking to make splash in the ACC

NCAA MARKS2004-05 Men’s Qualifying Standards

Event A-Stand. B-Stand.50 Freestyle 19.74 20.33100 Freestyle 43.53 44.83200 Freestyle 1:36.19 1:39.07500 Freestyle 4:19.63 4:27.411,650 Freestyle 15:05.87 15:33.04100 Butterfl y 47.25 48.66200 Butterfl y 1:44.93 1:48.07100 Backstroke 47.43 48.85200 Backstroke 1:44.02 1:47.14100 Breaststroke 54.00 55.62200 Breaststroke 1:57.35 2:00.87200 Indiv. Medley 1:46.69 1:49.89400 Indiv. Medley 3:47.29 3:54.10200 Freestyle Relay 1:18.47 1:20.82400 Freestyle Relay 2:54.21 2:59.43800 Freestyle Relay 6:26.08 6:37.66200 Medley Relay 1:26.72 1:29.32400 Medley Relay 3:12.36 3:18.131-Meter Dive 290-Dual 465-Champ.3-Meter Dive 310-Dual 480-Champ.

Men’s OutlookFourteen letterwinners return from the

2003-04 squad that placed third at the BIG EAST Championships. Despite having only three seniors, who are all incredibly strong, youth could be the biggest strength to the squad.

Not only do the 14 return, but head coach Ned Skinner brought in a top class that could help mold together a great team for years to come.

“Our freshman class was recruited with an eye toward the ACC,” said Skinner. “Our new conference affi liation showed with the quality talent we were able to attract.”

SPRINTERS

Senior co-captain Kevin Furlong has excellent speed and was a part of several record-breaking teams during the 2003-04 season. His experience should help the Hokies get to where they want to go. Co-captain Trevor Jamerson could be an important part of the puzzle for Skinner.

Junior Tom Alberi was also a part of greatness during the 03-04 season, setting personal records and a school record in the 400 freestyle relay.

Sophomore Christian DeLollo could be one to watch during the sprints while Tommy Evans looks to add depth. Junior Casey Moore will be back from illness to lead the 50 free crew and could factor in relays.

Senior Aaron Sherman, also a school record holder in the 400 free relay, will be a contender at the ACC Championships in all freestyle events.

Newcomers Scott Beard, Jake Bova, Pete Cancila and Zac Czaplicki will be looked upon for assistance in sprint freestyle.

DISTANCE FREESTYLE

Gus Calado, an NCAA Championship qualifi er in the 500 freestyle anchors the distance free corps. Mike Della Noce, Tommy Evans and Neil Savage will all return to the distance freestyle. Their experience should help get the team to the conference championships and possibly the NCAAs.

Freshman Austin Fiehler will see time in the pool in the distance events.

INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY

Phil Smith is one of three juniors who will be swimming IM this season. Following Smith are fellow upperclassman Della Noce and sophomore Neil Savage.

Sophomore Stephen Jensen will provide part of the backbone for the team.

Freshmen Czaplicki and Fiehler, along with sophomore Chris Soniak could help the team reach the NCAA Championships.

BACKSTROKE

Alberi’s experience will be called upon immediately as he, DeLollo and Jensen will be forced to shoulder the burden in the backstroke while sophomore Savage should provide depth.

Newcomer Scott Beard will contribute immediately, coming off a strong summer before college.

BUTTERFLY

Calado, an NCAA All-American, returns to vie for conference and NCAA titles. Casey Mooreand Cancila will be seeing additional action, competing in the butterfly events as well as Tommy Evans.

Jamerson and Soniak, along with newcomer Fiehler, could make this team extremely deep in these events.

BREASTSTROKE

Furlong and Smith are the two upperclassmen who will anchor the breaststroke events, with Furlong holding the 100-yard school record.

Andy Pelenberg and Russell could earn pool time in the events and be huge factors in its success.

DIVERS

Senior captain Doug Roper looks to lead the Hokie divers this year after an impressive junior season. After qualifying for fi nals in two events in last year’s BIG EAST Conference championships and reaching the Zone Championships, Roper is eying the ACC and looking to help this program make its mark as a new member of the conference.

Newcomer Scott Hudson should prove to be an integral part of this year’s squad and contribute in both dual meets and ACC competition. Returner Luke Mulhern will round out the 2004-2005 squad and the coaches look for him to be a strong competitor and score points throughout the season.

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Veteran squad looking to make noise in new conference

NCAA MARKS2004-05 Women’s Qualifying Standards

Event A-Stand. B-Stand.50 Freestyle 22.88 23.56100 Freestyle 49.78 51.27 200 Freestyle 1:47.61 1:50.83500 Freestyle 4:45.46 4:54.021,650 Freestyle 16:23.54 16:53.04100 Butterfly 53.75 55.36200 Butterfly 1:58.11 2:01.65100 Backstroke 54.47 56.10200 Backstroke 1:58.24 2:01.78100 Breaststroke 1:02.00 1:03.86200 Breaststroke 2:14.25 2:18.27200 Indiv. Medley 2:00.67 2:04.29400 Indiv. Medley 4:15.93 4:22.60200 Freestyle Relay 1:31.01 1:33.74400 Freestyle Relay 3:18.95 3:24.91800 Freestyle Relay 7:11.65 7:24.59200 Medley Relay 1:39.90 1:42.89400 Medley Relay 3:38.32 3:44.861-Meter Dive 255-Dual 375-Champ.3-Meter Dive 270-Dual 425-Champ.

Women’s OutlookWomen’s OutlookHead coach Ned Skinner thinks the combination

of a strong senior class with the emergence of talented freshmen and sophomores could catapult the Hokies into the mix of a conference championship in their first season in ACC competition.

“We are excited as we have ever been about this year’s squad,” said Skinner. “The women have come back in excellent shape and the blend of strong newcomers with high level experience should bode well in the tough Atlantic Coast Conference.”

SPRINTERS

Sophomore Mason Walsh, along with Emily Gushke and senior captain Whitney Johnsen lead a group of extremely talented sprinters that will make noise at not only the ACC level, but also at the NCAA Championships.

Mixing with them will be junior Juliana Daniell and sophomores Erin Tarpey and Laura Campbell, who could see significant time in the pool.

In addition, freshmen Courtney Walsh and Becky Horning could impact the relay teams.

DISTANCE FREESTYLE

Senior captain Jeanette Batten and senior Sarah Gardner move into the head roles on the “Lady Distance” squad.

Sophomore Lauren Dillon, who lettered last year, adds depth to the team as does newcomer Beth Byrum.

FREESTYLE

Sophomores Emily Chen and Erin Courtney, along with freshman Millie Campbell look to contribute in the freestyle events, along with Batten. Sophomore Erin Tarpey will be a huge factor in all relays.

INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY Chen will anchor the IM crew with school record-

setting junior Katy Peterson, who takes over for a departed Jen Brielmaier as the most experienced swimmer. Not to be outdone, Liane Bianco and Laura Campbell strengthen the squad.

Freshmen Jessica Botzum and Mille Campbell look to add depth to a talented team.

BACKSTROKE

Peterson will show her diversity by also competing in the backstroke, where she holds school records in every event. Having three years of experience should help her compete for conference honors as well as assist the younger swimmers.

Erin Courtney and Gardner will see time in the pool in this event, while Mandie Yothers adds significant experience.

BUTTERFLY

Batten, Chen, Tarpey and Yothers headline a team of talented Hokies in the 200 butterfly event. Laura Campbell, Daniell, and senior Erin Veltman are slated to see action in the 100 fly.

Newcomer Horning will challenge the upperclassmen for time in the water and points in dual meets and conference championships.

BREASTSTROKE

Senior Kelly Burke is the lone upperclassmen

in the breaststroke and an important part to the

team. While she will be looked to for guidance and

mentoring, the fresh faces of Bianco, Botzum and Mille

Campbell will have to come along faster than Skinner

wanted in order to gain points during competition.

All have worked hard over the summer and

have become more physical in their event.

DIVERS

Junior Claire Jakabcin leads the returners

this year after a strong sophomore season where

she qualified for finals on one-meter and narrowly

missed finals on three meter at the BIG EAST

Championships. Fellow returning upperclassman

Jen Urbach, who is hungry to prove herself in ACC

competition, will join her.

Junior transfer Laura Lunn looks to make a

statement in the ACC after coming to Virginia Tech

from the impressive diving in the Big 12 Conference.

Lunn will be looked at to make an immediate impact

in the ACC and the staff will enjoy watching her

evolve with the Hokie diving program.

Rounding out the squad will be returner

Shannon Marriner. She will add depth to the diving

team this season. She will be fun to watch as she

continues to improve throughout the season.

Kelly Burke


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Ned Skinner, who led the Hokies to the upper echelon of the BIG EAST, opens his seventh year at the helm of the Virginia Tech men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams with a talented, but young team and a new conference

— the Atlantic Coast Conference.In 2001, his fi rst year in the BIG EAST, he

led the women to a second-place fi nish, while the men placed third. In 2003, the men placed second in the conference and the women fourth. Skinner was named the BIG EAST Men’s Coach of the Year while Kevin Furlong was named the Outstanding Men’s Swimmer. In 2004, both Tech squads fi nished third at the BIG EAST Tournament. Skinner was named Co-Coach of the Year for the men.

In his fi rst two years as head coach of the Hokie swimming and diving squads, Skinner was named the Atlantic 10 Women’s Coach of the Year twice and led the women’s team to two Atlantic 10 Championships, while the men won their fi rst conference title in this conference in 2000.

He has also founded the Fighting Gobbler Swim Camp, a one-week swim camp held at Virginia Tech.

Skinner came to the Hokies after serving four years as the director of competitive swimming at William & Mary. In his last season at W&M, he coached the Tribe women to a second place fi nish at the ECACs, while the men were fourth of 40 teams. Also, Skinner was named ECAC Coach of the Year. The women’s team fi nished in the top 12 at the ECAC event during each of Skinner’s four seasons.

The W&M men’s team posted a fourth-place showing at the ’98 ECAC Championships and fi nished seventh in 1997. During Skinner’s tenure, both the men’s and women’s squads were named Academic All-America Teams four straight years.

Skinner also coached Kristen Schnittger to four consecutive ECAC titles in the 100 breaststroke at the College of William & Mary.

Before his stint at William & Mary, Skinner was the head coach and aquatics director at Central Connecticut State University for four seasons.

A 1989 graduate of Louisiana State University, Skinner was captain of the 1988 squad that captured the SEC Championship. He graduated from LSU with a bachelor of arts in advertising and a split minor in marketing and economics. His fi fth year he served as an assistant to the associate athletics director. Skinner earned his masters of science at Ohio University in athletic administration while serving

the swim team as a graduate assistant. While at Ohio University, he helped coach the women’s team to the 1990 MAC Championship.

On the non-collegiate level, Skinner founded, directed and coached the Central Connecticut Aquatics team, a 75-member team of children from ages 7 to 17. He also served as the head swim coach for the Kingsmill Swim Team in Williamsburg.

Coach Ned SkinnerCoach Ned Skinner

THE NED SKINNER FILE

PERSONAL EDUCATIONFull name: Ned Thomas Skinner High School: Worthington H.S.Birth Date: May 3, 1966 College: Louisiana State, 1989Hometown: Worthington, Ohio Graduate: Ohio University, 1990 PhD: Virginia Tech, 2004

COACHING EXPERIENCE RECORDS1998- Head Coach, Virginia Tech Overall: 162-144-2 (13 years)1994-98 Head Coach, William & Mary Virginia Tech: 75-44 (6 years overall)1990-94 Head Coach, Central Connecticut Women: 45-17; Men: 30-27

HIGHLIGHTS• 2004 BIG EAST Conference Men’s Co-Coach of the Year• 2003 BIG EAST Conference Men’s Coach of the Year• 1998-99 and 1999-00 Atlantic 10 Women’s Coach of the Year• Led the Virginia Tech men’s and women’s teams to conference titles in 1999-00• 1998 ECAC Women’s Coach of the Year (William & Mary)• Coached Kristen Schnittger to four consecutive ECAC titles in the 100 breast (W&M) • 1994 East Coast Conference Women’s Coach of the Year (Central Connecticut)

While in Williamsburg, Skinner conducted Team Williamsburg Swim Camps, which provided the community with clinics and camps year round.

Skinner is married to the former Allison Cox, who is an attorney for the honorable David Faber in Bluefi eld, W.Va. A native of Worthington, Ohio, Skinner just received his doctorate in education curriculum and instruction from Virginia Tech.


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Bert Lock l in , a former collegiate All-American, enters his third season with the Tech swimming and diving program as the Hokies’ diving coach.

During his time with Tech, Locklin has coached three divers

that have re-written the Hokies’ record book. Claire Jakabcin and Doug Roper head the list of returners that he has coached. Roper stands at the top of the three-meter diving event for 11 dives. Robin Wood is

Genevieve McNeill enters her first season with the Virginia Tech swimming and diving program as an assistant.

M c N e i l l c o m e s to B lacksburg a f te r graduating from the University of Arkansas in

BERT LOCKLIN • DIVING COACH

BRADEN HOLLOWAY • HEAD ASSISTANT SWIMMING COACH

GENEVIEVE MCNEILL • ASSISTANT SWIMMING COACH

College of Natural Resources.As a member of the NC State swimming

and diving team, Holloway made the All-ACC team from 1998-2001, becoming an ACC champion and an ACC record-holder. Announced to the ACC 50th anniversary men’s swimming and diving team in 2002, Holloway was a five-time All-American and a two-time Academic All-American. He still holds six school records.

Holloway was ranked 24th internationally in the 50-meter backstroke in 2000 and was also an Olympic Trials qualifier.

He served as an assistant coach at The University of the South last year. While there, Holloway coached an All-American. His teams set four school records and had seven individual titles. In addition, four student-athletes earned Academic All-American during his tenure with the Tigers.

He was a volunteer coach at his alma mater for the 2001-2002 school year.

Holloway is a native of Baton Rouge, La. He is married to the former Mary Mittendorf, also a former collegiate swimmer.

Braden Holloway enters his first season as an assistant coach with the Hokie swimming and diving program.

Holloway, a 2001 graduate of North Carolina State University, earned his degree in parks, recreation and tourism management, where he

was the Fall 2001 commencement speaker for the

another who has found her name in the record book after being coached by Locklin.

Locklin comes to Tech after serving as the head diving coach at New Mexico State from 2001-02 and at Western Illinois in 2001. In his positions, he assisted with all administrative duties for the respective programs, including NCAA compliance, travel coordinating, recruiting and scheduling of events.

Locklin graduated in 2001 and earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

An accomplished diver for the Cornhuskers, Locklin was elected team captain his junior and senior years and achieved All-America status

in 1998 after being named his team’s most improved diver.

As a student-athlete at Nebraska, Locklin’s leadership skills earned him a spot on the Student-Athlete Advisory Board and he was nominated to participate in the 2000 NCAA Leadership Conference. In addition, he is still an active member of the United States Diving Board of Governors, a role he has had since 1996.

While attending Nebraska, Locklin began his coaching career as a volunteer coach for the Nebraska diving club based in Lincoln, Neb. Locklin is a native of Edmond, Okla.

SWIMMING SUPPORT STAFF

Lisa MaddoxSecretary

Christian LindbergVolunteerAssistant

CarrieHendrickTrainer

Charlie Emerson Student

Assistant

The Coaching Staff

2003 with a degree in education.While attending Arkansas, McNeill helped

set a school record in the 400 medley relay in 2001 and was also a top 15 finisher at the SEC Championships in the butterfly.

In the fall of 2002, McNeill was named to the CSCAA Academic National Championship Team.

She is a member of the American Swimming Coaches Association as well as a coaching

member of USA Swimming.Before coming to Blacksburg, she

graduated in 2004 with a master of arts in teaching at the University of Arkansas.

In addition to her schooling, she has been a swim instructor in Gulfport and Biloxi, Miss., as well as with the Razorback Aquatic Club during last year in Springdale, Ark.

McNeill is a native of Gulfport, Miss.

Brent Jacobe

Manager

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The 2004-05 Hokies: Front Row l-r: Head diving coach Bert Locklin, Cabot Pitts, Austin Fiehler, Scott Hudson, Jessica Botzum, Laura Lunn, Juliana Daniell, Liane Bianco, Emily Chen, Second Row l-r: Student assistant Brent Jacobe, Kevin Furlong, Aaron Sherman, Doug Roper, Andy Pelenberg, Mandie Yothers, Erin Veltman, Lauren Dillon, Erin Tarpey, Beth Byrum, head coach Ned Skinner, Third Row l-r: Head assistant coach Braden Holloway, Daniel McCarthy, Trevor Jamerson, Mike DellaNoce, Tommy Evans, Luke Mulhern, Kelly Burke, Jennifer Urbach, Emily Guschke, Courtney Walsh, Millie Campbell, assistant swim coach Genny McNeill, Fourth Row l-r: Zac Czaplicki, Stephen Jensen, Jake Bova, Tom Alberi, Neil Savage, Phil Smith, Jeanette Batten, Sarah Gardner, Claire Jakabcin, Shannon Marriner, Jenny Adkins, Becky Horning, Back Row l-r: Student assistant Charlie Emerson, Casey Moore, Pete Cancila, Scott Beard, Christian DeLollo, Chris Soniak, Gus Calado, Whitney Johnson, Katy Peterson, Laura Campbell, Erin Courtney, Tiffany Pearsall, Mason Walsh

The 2004-05 HokiesThe 2004-05 Hokies

The 2004 -05Captains

Doug Roper Kevin Furlong

Whitney JohnsenJeanette BattenTrevor JamersonAaron Sherman

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Men’s Profiles

Mike Della Noce Continued on next page

Men’s ProfilesTom Alberi6-0 • JR.FREE/FLY/BACK • 2LCAPE ELIZABETH, MAINE

SKINNER ON ALBERI: “Tom has a great work ethic and tremendous talent. He returns as a top swimmer in multiple events and could make a run in the NCAAs.”

2003-04: Garnered three first place finishes – Was first in the 50 free against Villanova – Won the 100 backstroke at West Virginia and the 200 back at William & Mary – Set five personal bests.

2002-03: Finished the season with the team’s second best 50 backstroke time – Had a personal-best time of 51:85 in the 100 backstroke at the BIG EAST Championships – Finished third in the 200 backstroke against East Carolina – Also competed in the freestyle, recording season bests of 46.18 in the 100 and 1:41.82 in the 200.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four letters at Cape Elizabeth High for Coach Kerry Kertes – Was a 2002 state champion in 200 and 500 freestyle, as well as the 400 freestyle relay – Was a 2001 state champion in the 100 and 200 freestyle and the 200 and 400 freestyle relay teams – A recipient of Southern Maine Male Swimmer of the Year – Swimmer of the year for state of Maine in 2002.

PERSONAL: Thomas Alberi was born August 28, 1983 in Billings, Montana – Son of Mike and Lori Alberi – Sister, Kristin, graduated from MIT and was named 2001 Female Athlete of the Year – Majoring in mechanical engineering.

Gus Calado5-10 • SO.FREE/IM/FLY • 1LRECIFE, BRAZIL

SKINNER ON CALADO: “Gustavo perhaps has the best feel for the water and mechanics of any swimmer I’ve seen. He will contend for ACC and NCAA titles this year.”

2003-04: Participated in every meet – Garnered seven top three finishes at the BIG EAST Championships, including four wins – Placed 18th in 400 free at the NCAAs and 12th in the 200 fly – Qualified for 2004 Short Course World Championships in the 400 free and 200 fly – Fell just short of qualifying for the Brazilian Olympic team.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Centro Educaional da Lago – Was the 1999 and 2000 South America Games member of the National Team – Placed second in the 200, 400 and 1,500 freestyle at both championships – Was the YMCA national champion in the 200 freestyle in both 2002 and 2003 – Trained in Roanoke for the past two years, setting a national record when he won the 200-meter butterfly at the YMCA Long Course Championships – Trained with the Virginia Gators club team while taking classes at Virginia Western Community College.

PERSONAL: Gustavo M. Calado was born January 12, 1984 in Recife, Brazil – Son of José Lopes Calado – Majoring in biology/pre-med.

Mike Della Noce5-11 • JR.FREE/IM • 1LGLEN ALLEN, VA.

SKINNER ON DELLA NOCE: “Mike is our hardest worker. He positioned himself for a breakthrough campaign.”

2003-04: Placed third against Pittsburgh in the 500 freestyle – Recorded a personal best of 15:55 in the 1,650 freestyle event – Participated in 10 meets for the Hokies, swimming the 500, 1,000 and 1,650 freestyle.

2002-03: Finished fifth versus Pittsburgh with a personal-best time of 9:45.32 in the 1,000 freestyle – Also notched a best (16:10.94) in the 1,650 freestyle at the Nike Cup, finishing 19th – Had a personal best of 4:11.76 in the 400 IM set at the Nike Cup.

HIGH SCHOOL: Swam for Coach Jack Weaver at Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg, PA – Captured the 500 freestyle championship at Mid-Penn championships.

PERSONAL: Michael Della Noce was born August 3, 1984 – Son of Joseph and Dorothy Della Noce – Majoring in computer science.

Christian DeLollo6-5 • SO.FREE/IM/BACK • 1LLATHAM, N.Y.

SKINNER ON DeLOLLO: “Christian got stronger and improved his technique over the summer. He is one to watch in the upcoming year.”

2003-04: Swam in every meet last year – Set two personal bests during the season in 50 and 100 free – Also swam 100 backstroke.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered twice at Loudonville Christian School for Coach Warren DeLollo – Earned All-America consideration in both 2002 and 2003 – Was the most valuable swimmer for Section II – Placed fourth in the NYS Championships in the 100 back, 50 free and 100 back – Was a four-time district champion – Won the 50 free and 200 back at the Eastern Zone Championships – Placed second in the 100 back.

PERSONAL: Warren Christian DeLollo III was born February 22, 1985 in Albany, New York – Son of Warren and Denise DeLollo – Enrolled in building construction.


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Men’s ProfilesMen’s ProfilesTommy Evans6-3 • SO.FREE/FLY • 1YBLACKSBURG, VA.

SKINNER ON EVANS: “Tommy possesses excellent physical qualities. Coming off a great summer, he should produce some breakthrough swims.”

2003-04: Saw action in 11 meets last year – Swam seven events for Tech in his fi rst year – Recorded a personal best of 46.45 in the 100 freestyle.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four times for Coach Chris Murphy at Blacksburg High – Was both a NISCA and YMCA All-American – Was the two-time Timesland Swimmer of the Year – Finished third at YMCA Nationals in the 50m free.

PERSONAL: Thomas Russell Evans was born August 5, 1984 in Knoxville, Tennessee – Son of Necia and Mike Evans – Majoring in biology.

Kevin Furlong5-11 • SR.BREAST/SPRINT/FREE • 3LSPRINGFIELD, VA.

SKINNER ON FURLONG: “Kevin is one of the most gifted swimmers in the program’s history. He looks to conclude his career at the highest level.”

2003-04: Took fi rst place in the 100 breaststroke at the BIG EAST Championships in a time of 54.73 – Placed seventh in the 200 breaststroke in 2:02.89 – Also swam in four other events for Hokies.

2002-03: Named the most outstanding men’s swimmer at the BIG EAST Championships, setting a conference record in the 100 breaststroke – Earned a spot in the NCAA Championships – Placed third in the conference in the 200 breaststroke – Was a member of the school record-breaking 200 and 400 medley relay teams which placed fi rst at the BIG EAST Championships.

2001-02: Had an outstanding showing at the BIG EAST Championships – Broke a school record and placed third with a time of 55.74 in the 100 breaststroke – Was also a member of the record-breaking 400 medley relay at that same tournament – Posted a personal-best time, taking eighth in the 200 breaststroke at the conference meet.

HIGH SCHOOL: Swam at Paul VI High for Coach Joe Geskar – Was a two-time All-American, earning the honor in both 2000 and 2001 – Named to The Washington Post’s All-Met team in both 2000 and 2001.

PERSONAL: Kevin John Furlong was born May 26, 1983 in Morristown, New Jersey – Son of Nancy and Jim Furlong – Sister, Kelly, was a member of the women’s swim team – Majoring in math.

Trevor Jamerson5-11 • JR.FREE/FLY • 2LEARLYSVILLE, VA.

SKINNER ON JAMERSON: “Trevor has incredible leadership qualities. He is versatile and his progress will make him a strong factor at the ACC championships.”

2003-04: Swam in three events for the Hokies at every meet – Placed 13th at the BIG EAST Championships in the 200 free and sixth in the 200 fl y.

2002-03: Finished 10th at the BIG EAST meet in the 200 butterfl y with a time of 1:51.45 – Had the second best 200 freestyle time on the team of 1:41.64 at the BIG EAST meet.

HIGH SCHOOL: Joined the swim team as a senior at Albermarle High School under Coach Tom Migliozzi – Holds the regional record for 200 freestyle (1:43) – Also swam for CYAC club team – Received YMCA All-America and Scholastic All-America honors – Was the co-national champion at 2002 YMCA National Championships.

PERSONAL: William Trevor Jamerson was born September 8, 1983 – Son of Phillip Jamerson and Colette Migliozzi – Majoring in political science with a minor in sociology.

Stephen Jensen6-0 • SO.IM/BACK • 1LMAYS LANDING, N.J.

SKINNER ON JENSEN: “Stephen is one of the fi nest backstrokers, butterfl yers and IMers in our program. He always fi nds a way to get the job done.”

2003-04: Notched three personal bests during the year – Placed 10th at BIG EAST Championships in 400 IM – Finished 11th in

the same meet in the 200 backstroke and 14th in the 200 fl y.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four times for Coach Mike Shiavo at Holy Spirit High – Was third at the New Jersey state meet in the 200 IM – Is a member of the Holy Spirit High Swimming Hall of Fame – Was named All-Cape Atlantic, All-South Jersey, all-state and received All-America consideration.

PERSONAL: Stephen E. Jensen was born May 3, 1985 in Somers Point, New Jersey – Son of Gene and Janey Jensen – Enrolled in university studies.

Casey Moore6-2 • JR.SPRINT FREE/FLY • 2LCHESAPEAKE, VA.

SKINNER ON MOORE: “Casey has overcome illness in his sophomore year and has excellent preparation for the NCAA level during his junior season. He will contend for the ACC title in the 50 freestyle.”

2003-04: Was on the fi rst place 200 yard free and medley relay teams at the BIG EAST Championships and against Louisville – Placed second at the Nike Cup in the 400 freestyle relay – Finished second in the 50 freestyle against N.C. State.

2002-03: Finished fourth in the 50 freestyle at the BIG EAST Championships – Earned All-BIG

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Men’s ProfilesEAST honors as a member of the school record-setting 200 freestyle relay team that placed third – Also finished sixth in the conference in the 400 freestyle relay.

HIGH SCHOOL: Received four varsity letters while swimming at Great Bridge High School for Coach Mannon Romash – Was a state champion in the 50 freestyle – Named an All-American.

PERSONAL: Richard Casey Moore was born January 13, 1984 in Virginia Beach, Virginia – Son of Rick and Karen Moore – Majoring in business.

Luke Mulhern6-0 • SO.DIVER • 1YJEFFERSON, MD.

LOCKLIN ON MULHERN: “Luke looks to pick up where he left off last season and surprise a lot of people. After an off season surgery, Luke is hungry to get back and show what he can do in the ACC.”

2003-04: Participated in eight meets – Recorded a 398.30 score at the Nike Cup, placing him 11th – Took home third against West Virginia with a 223.30 score.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four times at Brunswick High – Was all-county second team in 2003 – Was the all-county diver of the year 2001-2003 – Holds several school records in both diving and swimming – Dove for the Frederick Area Diver for 14 years – Was an eight-time league champion – Competed for Sky High Trampoline for seven years – Was a six-time national qualifier and placed third at the 2003 nationals.

PERSONAL: Lucas Martin Mulhern was born August 15, 1985 in Jefferson, Maryland – Son of Marty and Pam Mulhern – Enrolled in university studies.

Andy Pelenberg5-10 • SO.BREAST • 1YALEXANDRIA, VA.

SKINNER ON PELENBERG: “Andy has a natural gift for the breaststroke. He could be one of the finest at the ACC championships.”

2003-04: Swam in all but one meet – Concentrated on the 100 and 200 breaststroke events – Finished 18th in the 200 breast and 19th in the 100 breaststroke at the BIG EAST Championships.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four times at Annandale High for Coach Bruce Fisher – Was an All-American – Is a district record holder – Was a regional and state champion – A two-time Junior National qualifier and a NVSL champion.

PERSONAL: Andrew Steven Pelenberg was born December 15, 1984 in Alexandria, Virginia – Son of Art and Carol Pelenberg – Is enrolled in university studies.

Doug RoperDIVER • SR.5-10 • 3LANNANDALE, VA.

LOCKLIN ON ROPER: “In his second year as captain, we look for Doug to improve on his record-setting performance from last year. As the only male diver in recent history to qualify for the NCAA Zone Championships, we look for Doug to continue his trend-setting performances again this season. Doug will help lead the Hokies into the ACC and help move this program into the next level.”

2003-04: Finished fifth in the three-meter event at the BIG EAST Championships – Also

competed on platform at same meet and at zones – Placed first in the three-meter against Villanova, West Virginia and East Carolina – Finished second in the three-meter at the Nike Cup and fifth in the one-meter at the same meet.

2002-03: Was seventh in the three-meter diving event at the conference meet with a score of 396.85 – Finished seventh at the Nike Cup with a score of 407.65.

2001-02: Came in 14th place in three-meter diving at the BIG EAST conference meet.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four times at W.T. Woodson High.

PERSONAL: Douglas Charles Roper was born July 22, 1983 in Fountain Valley, California – Son of Jane and Chuck Roper – Majoring in residential property management.

Neil Savage6-0 • SO.IM/BACK • 1LROSWELL, GA.

SKINNER ON SAVAGE: “Neil is a talented freestyler who could go to the NCAAs in the 1,650 if he commits himself to that event. He will impact our team in several events.”

2003-04: Recorded three personal bests – Tallied three first place finishes during the year – Placed first in the 500 free against William & Mary, against Louisville in the 1,000 free and against East Carolina in the 200 back.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four times at Alan C. Pope High for Coach Andy Bristoe – Was all-county three times – Placed second in the state in the 100 backstroke and second in the medley relay.

PERSONAL: Neil Lowell Savage was born July 19, 1985 in Toronto, Canada – Son of Lowell and Irene Savage … Enrolled in university studies.

Aaron Sherman5-11 • SR.FREE/BACK • 1LWILLIAMSBURG, VA.

SKINNER ON SHERMAN: “Aaron had a breakthrough junior year. Coupled with a strong summer, another rise to the top is possible.”

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Scott Beard6-2 • FR.SPRINT/BACK • HSCHESTERFIELD, VA.

SKINNER ON BEARD: “Scott is a gifted swimmer. A strong summer should prepare him for his freshman campaign.”

HIGH SCHOOL: Swam for Coach David Wagner fi rst year of high school in California and then for Dudley Duncan – Swam on North Coast Aquatics team his sophomore year – Was a two-time fi rst-team all-Metro selection – Set a state record in the 50 free with a time of 21.09 – Was a senior national qualifi er on his Swim Quest club team.

PERSONAL: Scott Alan Beard was born August 22, 1986 in Fredericksburg, Virginia – Son of Alan and Jodi Beard – Enrolled in communications.

Jake Bova6-2 • FR.SPRINT/FREE • HSROANOKE, VA.

SKINNER ON BOVA: “Jake has a strong connection to Virginia Tech. He will be important to us in multiple events.”

HIGH SCHOOL: Swam for Coach Brent St. Piere for his club team – Garnered All-America honors in the 400 freestyle relay – High school team placed fi rst in the state championship as a senior.

PERSONAL: Jacob Bova was born February 18, 1986 in Salem, Virginia – Son of Eddy and Mary Ann Bova – Majoring in building construction.

Pete Cancila6-3• FR.FREE/FLY • HSBROOMALL, PA.

SKINNER ON CANCILA: “Pete has excellent physical tools and will be a fi ne swimmer for the Hokies.”

2002-03: Finished 16th in the 200 breaststroke at the Nike Cup (2:06.15) – Was 20th in the 200 IM at the conference meet.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Monacan High School – Swam for the Poseidon club team for Coach Ted Sallade for eight years – Earned scholastic All-America honors.

PERSONAL: Phillip Smith was born June 18, 1984 in Fort Worth, Texas – Son of Robert and Anne Smith – Majoring in psychology.

Chris Soniak6-1 • SO.FLY/IM • 1LWOODBRIDGE, VA.

SKINNER ON SONIAK: “Chris is naturally gifted and has the ability to swim at the ACC and NCAA level.”

2003-04: Participated in every meet for Tech – Recorded two personal bests, one in the 100 fl y and one in the 100 backstroke – Finished 14th at the BIG EAST Championships in the 100 fl y.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four times for Coach Aaron Parker at Bishop Ireton High – Was an All-American in the 100 Fly and 200 IM – Named All-Met by The Washington Post.

PERSONAL: Christopher Ryan Soniak was born October 14, 1984 in Frankfurt, Germany – Son of Robert and Linda Soniak – Enrolled in university studies.

NEWCOMERS FOR 2004-05:

Men’s ProfilesMen’s Profiles2003-04: Took fi rst in the 100 free

against Villanova – Was second in the 100 backstroke against West Virginia – Placed third in the 50 free against William & Mary – Set two personal bests.

2002-03: Finished 57th in the 50 freestyle at the Nike Cup – Was 36th in the 100 backstroke at the Nike Cup – Was 26th in the 50 freestyle at the BIG EAST meet.

2001-02: Finished in 26th place in the 100 backstroke at the BIG EAST meet – Came in 29th in the 50 freestyle at that meet.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was home schooled – Attended Tidewater C.C. and Thomas Nelson C.C.

PERSONAL: Aaron D. Sherman was born December 7, 1982 in Washington, D.C. – Son of David and Karla Sherman – Majoring in history – Member of Tech’s Corps of Cadets.

Phil Smith6-0 • JR.BREAST/IM • 1LRICHMOND, VA.

SKINNER ON SMITH: “Phil is the top IMer. He becomes the No. 1 man in a perennial strong area for the program and I feel he is up to the challenge.”

2003-04: Placed eighth at BIG EAST Championships in the 200 IM and 200 breaststroke – Also fi nished ninth at the same meet in the 400 IM – Set four personal bests during the season.

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should contend in multiple events at the ACC Championships.”

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Jamestown High School – Was a multi-event finalist in the Virginia State Championships.

PERSONAL: Austin Fiehler was born October 20, 1985 in Annapolis, Maryland – Son of Toni and Jan Fiehler – Enrolled in university studies.

Kyle Russell6-0 • FR.BREAST/FREE • HSYORKTOWN, VA.

SKINNER ON RUSSELL: “Kyle is a talented breaststroker and IMer. He looks to impact the Hokies in multiple events and relays.”

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned two letters at Grafton High – Named MVP four times – Bay Rivers District record holder in the 100 free – Club team Coach was Jack Bierie.

PERSONAL: Kyle Russell was born January 17, 1986 in Houston, Texas – Son of Daniel and Susan Russell – Majoring in business.

Scott Hudson5-7• FR.DIVER • HSSPRINGFIELD, VA.

LOCKLIN ON HUDSON: “Scott has proven himself at the high school level to be a hard worker and a tough competitor. We look for Scott to come in and contribute immediately and help us make a bold statement in our first year in the ACC.”

HIGH SCHOOL: Swam for Coach Rob Carvajal at Lake Braddock Secondary School – A four-time team captain – Earned All-America honors junior year – Broke six and 11 dive school records – Was a 2003 Virginia state champion.

PERSONAL: Scott Hudson was born May 29, 1986 in Alexandria, Virginia – Son of Sandy and Kirk Hudson – Enrolled in university studies.

Austin FiehlerHT • FR.IM/FLY • HSWILLIAMSBURG, VA.

SKINNER ON FIEHLER: “Austin is versatile in the middle-distance and distance races. He

HIGH SCHOOL: Swam for Coach Kathleen McLaughlin at Cardinal O’Hara High School – Earned All-America honors in the 100 fly during his senior year – Placed third nationally in 200 medley relay for his club team.

PERSONAL: Pete Cancila was born December 17, 1985 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Son of James and Gretchen Cancila – Enrolled in business.

Zac Czaplicki6-0 • FR.FREE/IM • HSNORTH HAVEN, CONN.

SKINNER ON CZAPLICKI: “Zac is a gifted, versatile swimmer. He will be a factor in multiple events and relays for Virginia Tech.”

HIGH SCHOOL: Swam for Coach Ken Pierson at Notre Dame High School – Placed first in the 100 free and 200 IM at the state opens as a senior – Holds state records in 100 free, 200 IM, 200 and 400 free relay teams – Earned All-America status in nine events during high school.

PERSONAL: Zac Czaplicki was born May 12, 1986 in New Haven, Connecticut – Son of David and Mary Lou Czaplicki – Majoring in geography.

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Front Row l-r: Zac Czaplicki, Cabot Pitts, Austin Fiehler, Scott Hudson, Second Row l-r: Kevin Furlong, Aaron Sherman, Doug Roper, Andy Pelenberg, Third Row l-r: Daniel McCarthy, Trevor Jamerson, Mike della Noce, Tommy Evans, Luke Mulhern, Fourth row l-r: Stephen Jensen, Jake Bova, Tom Alberi, Neil Savage, Phil Smith, Gus Calado, Back Row l-r: Pete Cancila, Scott Beard, Christian DeLollo, Chris Soniak, Casey Moore


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Women’s ProfilesWomen’s ProfilesJeanette Batten5-9 • SR.FLY/FREE • 2LGRAFTON, VA.

SKINNER ON BATTEN: “Jeanette is an incredible leader and an excellent competitor who will be a major factor in distance events in the ACC.”

2003-04: Placed fourth at the BIG EAST Championships with a personal-best time of 16:50.05 in the 1650 freestyle – Set another personal best in the 500 freestyle with a mark of 4:56 – Garnered a 12th-place fi nish at the BIG EAST Championships with a time of 4:29 in the 400 IM.

2002-03: Finished fi fth with a personal best of 5:05.21 in the 500 freestyle versus Pittsburgh – Also had a personal best (10:22.93) in the 1,000 freestyle at Pitt – Was 14th at the BIG EAST Championships in the 1,650 freestyle with a time of 17:11.89 – Had the Hokies’ second best time in the 200 butterfl y at the conference meet with a mark of 2:06.49.

2001-02: Placed 18th in the 200 butterfl y at the conference meet with a personal-best time of 2:07.15.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered three years at Grafton High.

PERSONAL: Jeanette Batten was born March 7, 1983 in Poughkeepsie, New York – Daughter of John and Lyn Batten – Majoring in human services.

Liane Bianco5-4 • SO.BREAST/IM • 1YMECHANICSBURG, PA.

SKINNER ON BIANCO: “Liane had a strong summer worth of training. She will be a threat in multiple events for our team.”

2003-04: Recorded a personal best in the 200 breaststroke with a time of 2:25.32 – Placed fourth against Villanova in 200 IM.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four times for Coach Mike Peters at Mechanicsburg High – Was all-state three times (200 medley relay, 400 free relay, 200 IM, 100 breast, 200 free relay) – Placed fi fth at the state meet in 2003 in the 100 breast – Also lettered in track and cross country – Club team was Penn Aquatic.

PERSONAL: Liane Michelle Bianco was born October 14, 1984 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Daughter of Ruth and Edward Bianco – Majoring in special education.

Kelly Burke5-8 • SR.BREAST • 3LRESTON, VA.

SKINNER ON BURKE: “Kelly had a fi ne summer of training that positioned her to conclude her career on a high note. She is a very strong, physical swimmer.”

2003-04: Swam the 100 and 200 breaststroke and 200 IM for the Hokies – Finished ninth in the 200 breast at the BIG EAST Championships – Placed 18th in 100 breaststroke at the same meet.

2002-03: Finished 12th in the 200 breaststroke at the Nike Cup (2:19.24) – Turned in a 15th place performance in the Nike Cup 100 breaststroke – Came in fi fth in the 200 breaststroke and the BIG EAST meet, also took fi fth in the 100 breaststroke.

2001-02: Broke a school record and took sixth place in the 200 breaststroke at the conference meet with a time of 2:18.73 – Finished in 19th place in the 100 breaststroke at that meet – Named to the 2001-02 BIG EAST Academic All-Star Team.

HIGH SCHOOL: Swam for Coach Evan Stiles at Bishop O’Connell High School – Was an All-American on the 200 medley relay team and honorable mention All-American in the 100 breast her sophomore year … Club team was Curl-Burke – A junior national qualifi er.

PERSONAL: Kelly Adelle Burke was born August 20, 1983 in Fairfax, Virginia – Daughter of Nancy and Peter Burke – Majoring in human nutrition, foods and exercise.

Laura Campbell5-8 • SO.FREE/BACK • 1LYORKTOWN, VA.

SKINNER ON CAMPBELL: “Laura improved over the summer to position herself for an excellent sophomore campaign.”

2003-04: Set season bests in the 50 and 100 free with times of 23.74 and 53.46, respectively – Also recorded a 100 backstroke time of 58.79 – Finished second against Pittsburgh in the 50 free.

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH: Attended Pittsburgh, but did not compete on the squad.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered three times for Coach Dale Ross at Grafton High – Holds two individual state and school records – Took fi rst in the 50 free and 100 free at the 200 state meet.

PERSONAL: Laura Michele Campbell was born October 30, 1983 in Virginia Beach, Virginia – Daughter of Dave and Beth Campbell – Majoring in human nutrition, foods and exercise.

Emily Chen5-5 • SO.FLY/IM • 1LVIRGINIA BEACH, VA.

SKINNER ON CHEN: “Emily possesses an incredible work effort. She is a top returner in the 200 butterfl y, the 200 IM and the 400 IM. She will anchor the Hokies in those events.”

2003-04: Finished second in the 200 butterfl y against Louisville – Placed sixth at the BIG EAST Championships in the 400 IM – Placed second in the 200 IM against Louisville and Pittsburgh.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered three times for Coach Laura Eldredge at Ocean Lakes High – Was MVP of her team 1999-2002 – Named Metropolitan Swimmer of the Year.

PERSONAL: Emily Chen was born December 21, 1984 in Norfolk, Virginia – Daughter of Bruce and Deborah Chen – Majoring in biology.

Erin Courtney5-11 • SO.BACK/DISTANCE FREE • 1LDOVER, DEL.

SKINNER ON COURTNEY: “Erin has an incredible desire to win, coupled with a strong backstroke technique. She will be a factor at the ACC and NCAA level.”

2003-04: Finished fi fth in the 800 free relay at the BIG EAST Championships – Placed 10th in the 200 backstroke at the same meet – Had two second-place fi nishes in the 200 free against Richmond and NC State.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four times for Coach Michelle Northshield at Caesar Rodney High – Was all-state four times – Holds the school record in the 100 back, 100 free, 200 medley relay and 400 free relay.

PERSONAL: Erin Christine Courtney was born May 12, 1985 in Dover, Delaware – Daughter of Vaugh and Diane Courtney – Enrolled in university studies.


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Women’s ProfilesWomen’s ProfilesJuliana Daniell5-6 • JR.SPRINT FREE/FLY • 1LATLANTA, GA.

SKINNER ON DANIELL: “Juliana is a strong and talented sprinter. She had a great summer of training that should propel her into an excellent season.”

2003-04: Finished seventh at the BIG EAST Championships in the 100 freestyle – Was on the first-place 400 freestyle relay team against East Carolina.

2002-03: Finished 15th in the 50 freestyle at the Nike Cup with a time of 23.77 – Came in 14th in the same event at the BIG EAST Championships – Finished second in the 50 freestyle against East Carolina.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was the recipient of four varsity letters while swimming at St. Pius X Catholic High School for Coaches Scott Carter and Margaret Guilbert – Placed in the top six at the state finals in the 50 freestyle and was named MVP all four years – A member of the 1998 junior national championship Dynamo Swim Club – Also lettered in track & field as a pole vaulter and sprinter.

PERSONAL: Juliana Daniell was born November 12, 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia – Daughter of Bob and Carolyn Daniell – Majoring in human nutrition, foods and exercise.

Lauren Dillon5-7 • SO.DISTANCE FREE • 1LIRMO, S.C.

SKINNER ON DILLON: “Lauren’s combination of a great work ethic and a strong personality should mean a great season for Tech.”

2003-04: Finished 16th at BIG EAST Championships in the 500 freestyle with a time of 5:00 – Placed 16th in the 1,650 freestyle event at the same meet with a time of 17:23 – Made dean’s list.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four times for Coach Cindy Sommers at Dutch Fork High – Was all-state, all-region and all area – Also was a Scholastic All-American – Named the City of Columbia’s 2003 Female Athlete of the Year – Placed sixth at the 2000 25K Open Water Championships – Finished second in the state in both the 200 free and 500 free two years in a row.

PERSONAL: Lauren Michelle Dillon was born December 25, 1984 in Mobile, Alabama – Daughter of Kirk and Diane Dillon – Majoring in landscape architecture.

Sarah Gardner5-9 • SR.FREE/BACK • 3LMATTHEWS, N.C.

SKINNER ON GARDNER: “Sarah concludes an outstanding career with hopefully her finest season. She will rewrite the school record books in multiple events.”

2003-04: Finished fifth at the BIG EAST Championships in the 500 free and eighth in the 1,650 free – Placed 12th in the 200 free at the same meet – Set personal bests in the 200, 500 and 1,650 free.

2002-03: Won the 1,000 freestyle against West Virginia and American – Finished 14th in the 1,650 freestyle at the Nike Cup with a time of 17:08.59 – Was 21st in the 200 backstroke and 11th in the 500 freestyle at the Nike Cup – Came in 16th in the 200 freestyle at the Nike Cup with a time of 1:52.40.

2001-02: Set a personal best at the conference meet in the 500 freestyle – Took 15th place in that event – Placed 10th in the 1,650 freestyle – Finished in 17th place in the 200 freestyle.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four years at Butler High for Coach Brian Driscoll – Was named MVP of her team all four years – Was also a captain.

PERSONAL: Sarah Michelle Gardner was born April 15, 1983 in Fort Collins, Colorado – Daughter of Bill and Debbie Gardner – Majoring in elementary education.

Emily Guschke5-7 • JR.SPRINT/FREE • 2LCOLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA.

SKINNER ON GUSCHKE: “Emily is a very talented swimmer who could help catapult the relay teams to the NCAA championships.”

2003-04: Placed eighth in the 100 freestyle at the BIG EAST Championships – Finished 15th in the 200 free at the same meet – Recorded a personal best in the 200 free with a time of 1:52.29.

2002-03: Finished eighth in the 100 freestyle at the BIG EAST Championships with a time of 51.25 – Was 12th in the 50 freestyle at the conference meet – Was 16th at the Nike Cup in the 50 freestyle (23.79).

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Colonial Heights High School – Swam for the Poseidon club team under coach Ted Sallade for two years – A two-time first team all-Metro member for the 50, 100 and freestyle.

PERSONAL: Emily Guschke was born October 11, 1983 in Richmond, Virginia – Daughter of Mike and Lois Ann Guschke – Majoring in human nutrition, foods and exercise.

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Women’s ProfilesWomen’s ProfilesClaire Jakabcin5-8 • JR.DIVER • 2LFALLS CHURCH, VA.

LOCKLIN ON JAKABCIN: “Claire helped move the team forward last year with a strong fi nish at the conference championships and we look for Claire to keep improving and make a strong statement in the ACC.”

2003-04: Took fi rst place two times during the season – Took fi rst place in the one-meter diving event against East Carolina and in the three-meter against Richmond – Finished sixth on the one-meter and ninth on the three-meter at the BIG EAST Championships.

2002-03: Was second in the one-meter diving event and fourth in the three-meter diving event versus Pitt – Finished 22nd at the Nike Cup in the one-meter diving event.

HIGH SCHOOL: Dove at Paul VI High School for Coach Joe Gesker and Coach Valerie Taylor – Earned four varsity letters and served as a captain in 2001-02 – Two-time All-American and three-time all-state recipient.

PERSONAL: Claire Jakabcin was born August 29, 1984 in Falls Church, Virginia – Daughter of George and Ann Jakabcin –Majoring in biology.

Whitney Johnsen5-9 • SR.SPRINT FREE • 2LFAIRFAX, VA.

SKINNER ON JOHNSEN: “Whitney had a fi ne summer of training. She will end her career as a factor on all levels.”

2003-04: Placed 11th at the BIG EAST Championships in the 50 free with a time of 24.02 – Finished third against Pittsburgh in the same event – Against WVU, placed third in the 100 free.

2002-03: Finished 13th at the Nike Cup in the 50 freestyle with a time of 23.74 – Was 29th in the 100 freestyle at the Nike Cup.

2001-02: Placed 28th in the 50 freestyle at the BIG EAST Championships – Finished 35th in the 100 freestyle at that meet.

HIGH SCHOOL: Swam at Robinson High for Coach Traci Blaine – Lettered four times – Was all-district and all-region – Was an All-American in the 50 free and 200 free relay in both 2000 and 2001 – Club team was Curl-Burke.

PERSONAL: Claire Whitney Johnsen was born November 9, 1982 in Atlanta, Georgia – Daughter of Pamela and Bruce Johnsen – Majoring in psychology.

Shannon Marriner5-8 • SO.DIVER • 1YVIRGINIA BEACH, VA.

LOCKLIN ON MARRINER: “Shannon’s strong work ethic will help her succeed this year and contribute valuable points to our tough dual meet schedule.”

2003-04: Finished fourth in the three-meter against West Virginia with a 179.55 total – Placed 16th in the three meter at the Nike Cup – Scored a 191.10 in the one-meter event at the same meet.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered three times for Coach Belle Somerindyke at Tallwood High – Placed fi rst in the regional meet in 2003 – Also lettered in gymnastics, where she was an all-regional performer – Lettered once as a pole vaulter.

PERSONAL: Shannon Kathleen Marriner was born October 28, 1985 in Portsmouth, Virginia – Daughter of Mariellen and David Marriner – Majoring in human nutrition, foods and exercise.

Katy Peterson6-1 • SR.BACK/FLY • 3LHUNTINGTON VALLEY, PA.

SKINNER ON PETERSON: “Katy is the most prolifi c backstroker in school history. She has an incredible fi re in her swimming.”

2003-04: Won the 200 backstroke at Nike Cup – Finished third in the 100 backstroke at the same meet – Placed third in the 100 and 200

backstroke at the BIG EAST Championships–Had a personal best of 2:00.15 in the 200 back.

2002-03: Finished sixth in the BIG EAST in the 200 backstroke with a time of 2:01.30 – Was seventh in the 100 backstroke at the BIG EAST Championships – Was third in the 100 backstroke at the Nike Cup.

2001-02: Placed fi fth in the 200 backstroke at the BIG EAST Conference meet – Came in sixth in the 100 backstroke at that meet.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four times for Coach Christian Gamble at Lower Moreland High – Was all-state all four years – Was a senior national qualifi er in the 100 and 200 back – Holds 16 pool or team records – Was all-state twice in the javelin – Club team was GAAC – Was a senior national qualifi er.

PERSONAL: Kathryn Peterson was born May 15, 1983 in Trenton, New Jersey – Daughter of Jane and Steve Peterson – Majoring in human nutrition, foods and exercise.

Erin Tarpey5-7 • SO.FLY/SPRINT FREE • 1LFAIRFAX, VA.

SKINNER ON TARPEY: “Erin is a gifted and strong athlete. She returns as the top sprint/fl yer and will be a factor in all relays.”

2003-04: Finished third at the BIG EAST Championships in the 200 and 400 medley relay – Placed seventh in the 100 fl y and 16th in the 100 free at the same meet – Had a personal best in the 100 fl y of 56.07.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four times for Coach Tracey Blaine at Robinson High – Was an All-American in the 100 Fly – Was all-district and all-region – Club team was the Potomac Marlins.PERSONAL: Erin Lee Tarpey was born September 9, 1985 in Dallas, Texas – Daughter of John and Debbie Tarpey – Majoring in university studies.

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Women’s ProfilesWomen’s ProfilesJen Urbach5-6 • JR.DIVER • 1LTAMPA, FL.

LOCKLIN ON URBACH: “Jen comes in this year hungrier than ever. After a tough season marred by injury, Jen comes in this fall ready to work her way to an impressive start to her ACC career. I look for her to surprise a lot of people at the ACC Championships this spring.”

2003-04: Finished 11th at the BIG EAST Championships in the one-meter event – Recorded a first-place against William & Mary and West Virginia in the same event.

2002-03: Competed in one meet early in the season – Injury forced her to the sideline for the remainder of the year.

HIGH SCHOOL: Received four letters while diving at Harriton High for Coach Carol Gibbone – Crowned league champion four years – Captured the district title as a freshman – Also lettered in field hockey and was elected defensive MVP back-to-back seasons.

PERSONAL: Jennifer Urbach was born December 5, 1983 in Norristown, Pennsylvania – Daughter of Erich and Susan Urbach – Majoring in psychology.

Erin Veltman5-6 • SR.FLY • 1LMIDLOTHIAN, VA.

SKINNER ON VELTMAN: “Erin is a physical swimmer. She committed herself during the summer for a banner senior campaign.”

2003-04: Participated in only five events due to a broken foot – Garnered a first place finish against West Virginia in the 100 fly with a time of 57:11.

2002-03: Finished 20th in the 100 butterfly at the BIG EAST meet with a time of 57.41 … Was 32nd in the 200 butterfly at the conference meet – Came in 21st in the 100 butterfly at the Nike Cup.

2001-02: Took 15th place in the 100 butterfly at the conference tournament – In the 200 fly time-trial, improved her personal best by over two seconds.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended The Governor’s School for Government and International

Studies – Swam nine years for the Poseidon Club – Was a scholastic All-American – Was also a junior national qualifier – Finished third in the 100 fly her senior year at the state meet.

PERSONAL: Erin Elizabeth Veltman was born August 20, 1983 in Harrisonburg, Virginia – Daughter of Patrick and Elizabeth Veltman – Majoring in industrial systems and engineering.

Mason Walsh5-10 • SO.SPRINT FREE • 1LHERNDON, VA.

SKINNER ON WALSH: “Mason emerged as one of the finest sprinters in the country. Her potential is unlimited.”

2003-04: Flexible swimmer for Hokies, swimming in seven events throughout the year – Set a Virginia Tech pool record with a time of 23.15 in the 50 freestyle and a school-record of 22.87 in the event – Was the BIG EAST Champion in the 50 free – Finished 12th in the country in the 50 long course meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic Trials.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four times for Coach Jeff Haynie at Herndon High … Finished second in the state three times with the IM medley team – Placed second in the 50 free and fourth in the 100 free – Holds the school record in the 50 free – Swam for the Herndon Aquatic Club.

PERSONAL: Mason Adair Walsh was born April 23, 1985 in Herndon, Virginia – Daughter of Cary Mason and Dennis Walsh – Majoring in history.

Mandie Yothers5-7 • JR.FLY/BACK • 2LPITTSBURGH, PA.

SKINNER ON YOTHERS: “Mandie has an incredible work ethic and a fiery attitude. She will be one of our top butterflyers and backstrokers.”

2003-04: Finished 16th in the 200 backstroke at the BIG EAST Championships – Reached the finals at the Nike Cup in the 100 fly, 100 back and 200 back – Swam in every meet.

2002-03: Finished 13th in the 100 butterfly at the BIG EAST Championships – Was 11th in the 100 backstroke at the BIG EAST meet – Came in 14th in the 100 butterfly at the Nike Cup.

HIGH SCHOOL: Swam at West Allegheny High School for Coach Bob Miller – Captured the WPIAL regional championship twice – Named to the all-state team and served as a team captain – Was the valedictorian of her class.

PERSONAL: Amanda Yothers was born December 12, 1983 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Daughter of Herb and Linda Yothers – Majoring in aerospace engineering.

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Millie Campbell5-8 • FR.BREAST/IM • HSRICHMOND, VA.

SKINNER ON CAMPBELL: “Millie is a very versatile, talented swimmer. She will impact the Hokies in multiple events.”

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-time fi rst-team all-Metro selection with the Nova club team – Was a Virginia state champion in the 100 and 200 breaststroke – Named Academic All-American.

PERSONAL: Virginia Campbell was born November 11, 1985 in Richmond, Virginia – Daughter of Bobby and Lissy Campbell – Majoring in university studies.

Jessica Botzum5-3• FR. BREAST/IM • HS RALEIGH, N.C.

SKINNER ON BOTZUM: “Jessica emerged on the national swimming scene in the summer. She will contend for ACC titles and points in the NCAA championships.”

HIGH SCHOOL: Swam for Coach Jonah Turner at Cardinal Gibbons High School – Finished 10th at the 2004 US Olympic Trials in the 200 breaststroke and fourth at the US summer nationals in the 2004 breaststroke – YMCA summer national meet record holder in the 200 breaststroke.

PERSONAL: Jessica Botzum was born November 29, 1985 in Wayne, New Jersey – Daughter of Ted and Linda Botzum – Majoring in biology.

Beth Byrum5-4• FR.DIST. FREE • HSSPRING, TEXAS

SKINNER ON BYRUM: “Beth is a world-caliber open-water swimmer. She is a fi ery competitor who will be a threat in distance events in the ACC.”

HIGH SCHOOL: Swam for Coach Brian Greeney at Klein Oak High School – Was a four-time all-state performer in the 200 and 500 freestyle – Was a three-time All-American in the 200 and 500 freestyle – Was the 2004 national champion in the open water 5k for the Klein Aquatics club team.

PERSONAL: Beth Byrum was born September 23, 1985 in New Orleans, Louisiana – Daughter of Scott and Libby Byrum – Majoring in apparel and housing management.

Women’s ProfilesWomen’s ProfilesNEWCOMERS FOR 2004-05: Becky Horning

5-8 • FR.FLY/FREE • HSSTERLING, VA.

SKINNER ON HORNING: “Becky possesses an incredible gift of speed. Her strong work ethic will help her follow her brother’s footsteps and be a great swimmer at Virginia Tech.”

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a three-time Virginia AA state champion in the 100 butterfl y – Earned an all-America time of 56.86 in the 100 during her junior year – Was a two-time 200 freestyle state champion – Participated in the 2004 USS Senior Nationals in the 100 butterfl y and 50 freestyle.

PERSONAL: Becky Horning was born on November 11, 1985 in Baltimore, Maryland – Daughter of Bonnie and Mark Horning – Majoring in university studies.

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Women’s ProfilesWomen’s Profiles

Front Row l-r: Jessica Botzum, Laura Lunn, Juliana Daniell, Liane Bianco, Emily Chen, Second Row l-r: Mandie Yothers, Erin Veltman, Lauren Dillon, Erin Tarpey, Beth Byrum, Millie Campbell, Third Row l-r: Jeanette Batten, Kelly Burke, Jennifer Urbach, Emily Guschke, Courtney Walsh, Jenny Adkins, Fourth Row l-r: Sarah Gardner, Claire Jakabcin, Shannon Marriner, Becky Horning, Tiffany Pearsall, Back Row l-r: Whitney Johnson, Katy Peterson, Laura Campbell, Erin Courtney, Mason Walsh

Tiffany Pearsall5-11 • R-FR. - TRSPRINT FREE • 1YSYRACUSE, N.Y.

SKINNER ON PEARSALL: “Tiffany is a fine swimmer who is a transfer from Randolph Macon. She will participate in the 100 and 200 freestyles, but we plan to redshirt her at this time.”

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Indian River High School – Lettered all four years and qualified for the states three times – Set numerous school records.

PERSONAL: Tiffany Pearsall was born on August 1, 1984 in Syracuse New York – Daughter of Blaine and Debbie Pearsall – Majoring in communication.

Courtney Walsh5-6 • FR.SPRINT FREE • HSYARDLEY, PA.

SKINNER ON WALSH: “Courtney is a natural sprinter who swims her best on relays. She will be a factor in getting the relays to the NCAA championships.”

HIGH SCHOOL: Holds school records in 50 and 100 freestyle, as well as 200 and 400 freestyle relays – Was a Pennsylvania state finalist in the 50 and 400 freestyle during her senior year – A five time All-American.

PERSONAL: Courtney Walsh was born on July 2, 1986 in Langhorne, Pennsylvania – Daughter of Mike and Hope Walsh – Majoring in human, nutrition, foods and exercise.

Laura Lunn5-4 • TR.DIVER • 1YSASKETCHEWAN, CANADA

LOCKLIN ON LUNN: “Laura transfers to us from a reputable Big 12 program missing nationals by a narrow margin in 2003. We look for Laura to come in and make an immediate impact. She will help add experience and talent to an already improving squad.”

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Balfour Collegiate High School – Qualified for the Canadian Nationals and placed in the top 12 – Was a three-time provincial champion and Western Canadian Diving Champion in 2000.

PERSONAL: Laura Lunn was born on June 11, 1980 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada – Daughter of Henry and Carol Lunn – Majoring in sociology.


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OpponentsOpponentsMARYLAND

(w/Florida State and Georgia Tech)Oct. 30, 2004 — p.m.

Atlanta, Ga.

Location: College Park, Md.Enrollment: 34,160Conference: Atlantic CoastNickname: TerrapinsFacility: Campus Recreation Center NatatoriumHead Coach: Jim WenholdSchool Record: 162-83Diving Coach: Mike ToberAssistant Coaches: Erika Hansen, Mark SowaLetterwinners Ret/Lost: 13/5 (M), 17/5 (W)2003-04 Record: 4-8 (M), 11-0 (W)2003-04 Conference Finish: 7th (M), 1st (W)Swimming SID: Jessica BernheimOffi ce Phone: (301) 314-1483Offi ce Fax: (301) 314-9094

MIAMI (women)Oct. 23, 2004 — 3 p.m.

Blacksburg, Va.

Location: Coral Gables, Fla.Enrollment: 15,248Conference: Atlantic CoastNickname: HurricanesFacility: Norman Whitten Head Coach: Mariusz PodkoscielnySchool Record: 5-7Diving Coach: Randy AblemanAssistant Coaches: Kathleen O’Dell, Dario Di FazioLetterwinners Ret/Lost: 13/13 2003-04 Record: 5-72003-04 Conference Finish: 8thSwimming SID: Elaine CardenasOffi ce Phone: (305) 284-3230Offi ce Fax: (305) 284-2807

MICHIGAN (women) (w/North Carolina, Minneosta and Richmond)

Nov. 5, 2005 — p.m.Chapel Hill, N. C.

Location: Ann Arbor, Mich.Enrollment: 37,197Conference: Big TenNickname: WolverinesFacility: Canham NatatoriumHead Coach: Jim Richardson School Record: 138-45 Diving Coach: Christopher BergereAssistant Coaches: Dan Schinnerer, Stefanie KerskaLetterwinners Ret/Lost: 17/10 2003-04 Record: 8-2 2003-04 Conference Finish: 1st Swimming SID: Marc ResslerOffi ce Phone: (734) 936-4357Offi ce Fax: (734) 647-1188

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON (w/UNC-Wilmington)

Jan. 15, 2005 — 2 p.m.Charleston S.C.

Location: Charleston, S.C.Enrollment: 11,617Conference: ColonialNickname: CougarsFacility: Stern Center PoolHead Coach: Bruce ZimmermanSchool Record: 29-76Diving Coach: Mike DiamondAssistant Coaches: Kelly McClanahanLetterwinners Ret/Lost: 6/5 (M), 11/6 (W)2003-04 Record: 4-6 (M), 2-13 (W)2003-04 Conference Finish: 10th (M), 9th (W)Swimming SID: Tony CiuffoOffi ce Phone: (843) 475-1139Offi ce Fax: (843) 475-1139

FLORIDA STATE (w/Georgia Tech and Maryland)

Oct. 29, 2005 — p.m.Blacksburg, Va.

Location: Tallahassee, Fla.Enrollment: 37,328Conference: Atlantic CoastNickname: SeminolesFacility: Bobby E. Leach CenterHead Coach: Neil HarperSchool Record: 101-32Diving Coach: Patrick JefferyAssistant Coaches: Liz Klink, James BarberLetterwinners Ret/Lost: 21/8 (M), 13/9 (W) 2003-04 Record: 9-3 (M), 15-2 (W)2003-04 Conference Finish: 2nd (M), 3rd (W)Swimming SID: Michael Smoose Offi ce Phone: (850) 644-1403Offi ce Fax: (850) 644-3820

GEORGIA TECH (w/Florida State and Maryland)

Oct. 30, 2005 — p.m.Atlanta, Ga.

Location: Atlanta, Ga.Enrollment: 16,000Conference: Atlantic CoastNickname: Ramblin Wreck, Yellow JacketsFacility: Georgia Tech Aquatic CenterHead Coach: Seth BaronSchool Record: 53-60Diving Coach: John AmesAssistant Coach: Stu WilsonLetterwinners Ret/Lost: 15/4 (M), 18/3 (W)2003-04 Record: 4-7 (M), 4-7 (W)2003-04 Conference Finish: 5th (M), 6th (W)Swimming SID: Scott MacDonaldOffi ce Phone: (404) 894-9737Offi ce Fax: (404) 894-1248

MINNESOTA (men)(w/North Carolina, Michigan and Richmond)

Nov. 5, 2005 — p.m.Chapel Hill, N.C.

Location: Minneapolis, MinnesotaEnrollment: 47,518 Conference: Big Ten Nickname: Golden Gophers Facility: University Aquatic CenterHead Coach: Dennis DaleSchool Record: 142-26 Diving Coach: Mike Martens Assistant Coaches: Bill Tramel Letterwinners Ret/Lost: 25/6 2003-04 Record: 7-12003-04 Conference Finish: 1stSwimming SID: Jeff Keiser Offi ce Phone: (612) 626-1097 Offi ce Fax: (612) 625-359

NORTH CAROLINA (w/Michigan, Minnesota and Richmond)

Nov. 5, 2004 — p.m.Chapel Hill, N.C.

Location: Chapel Hill, N.C.Enrollment: 26,359Conference: Atlantic CoastNickname: Tar HeelsFacility: Koury NatatoriumHead Coach: Frank ComfortSchool Record: 438-128-2Diving Coach: Kevin Lawrence Assistant Coaches: Chris Hansen, Randy Jarman, Randy Erlenbach, Greg JohnsonLetterwinners Ret/Lost: 23/7 (M), 21/10 (W) 2003-04 Record: 7-4-1 (M), 7-3 (W)2003-04 Conference Finish: 3rd (M), 2nd (W)Swimming SID: Dave LohseOffi ce Phone: (919) 962-2123Offi ce Fax: (919) 962-0612

N.C. STATEOct. 15, 2004 — 6 p.m.

Blacksburg, Va.

Location: Raleigh, N.C. Enrollment: 29,286Conference: Atlantic CoastNickname: WolfpackFacility: Casey Aquatic CenterHead Coach: Brooks TealSchool Record: 41-45Diving Coach: Mike FinneranAssistant Coaches: Chad Onken, Jacqui McLaughlinLetterwinners Ret/Lost: 17/4 (M), 25/2 (W) 2003-04 Record: 7-6 (M), 5-6 (W)2003-04 Conference Finish: 6th (M), 8th (W)Swimming SID: Pat NorrisOffi ce Phone: (919) 513-8195 Offi ce Fax: (919) 515-2898


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HOKIES’ RECORD VS. ALL OPPONENTS Men WomenOPPONENT W L First W L FirstAir Force — — — 1 0 1977Appalachian State 1 0 1978 1 0 1978Auburn 0 1 1984 0 1 1984Charleston 5 0 1991 5 0 1991Cincinnati 1 1 1990 0 2 1990Connecticut 1 0 2001 1 0 2001Clemson 1 8 1984 0 9 1984Davidson 10 0 1991 10 0 1991Duke 4 3 1977 2 5 1977Duquesne 1 1 1995 2 0 1995East Carolina 4 2 1981 3 3 1981Emory 1 0 1992 1 0 1992Evansville 2 0 1994 2 0 1994Fairmont State 3 0 1980 3 0 1980Florida Atlantic 2 0 1992 1 1 1992Florida State 0 1 1984 0 1 1984Furman 1 0 1989 1 0 1989George Washington 3 3 1995 4 2 1995Georgia 0 1 1980 — — —Georgia Southern 0 1 1997 2 0 1997Georgia Tech 0 2 1999 — — —Hollins — — — 2 0 1977Howard 2 0 1993 2 0 1993James Madison 4 4 1985 13 2 1976La Salle 1 2 1987 3 0 1988Louisville 2 1 1990 3 0 1990Marshall 1 1 1977 — — —Mary Washington — — — 1 0 1976Maryland 2 7 1982 2 8 1977Morris Harvey 3 0 1976 — — —Navy — — — 0 1 1992

Men WomenOPPONENT W L First W L FirstNorth Carolina 0 2 1999 0 2 1999North Carolina State 0 8 1981 2 5 1981Northeast Louisiana 0 1 1992 1 0 1992Notre Dame 1 0 2000 — — —Old Dominion 15 3 1979 18 0 1976Ohio State 0 1 2001 1 0 2001Pittsburgh 0 4 1982 3 1 1992Radford — — — 1 0 2001Randolph-Macon — — — 3 0 1976Rhode Island 1 0 1998 1 0 1998Richmond 8 2 1976 10 0 1979Roanoke College — — — 2 0 1978South Carolina 2 9 1982 2 9 1982Sweet Briar — — — 4 0 1977Tampa 1 0 1997 1 0 1997Tennessee 0 3 1981 0 5 1977UMBC 2 1 1995 2 1 1995UNC Charlotte 3 0 1989 3 0 1989Villanova 2 0 1999 2 0 1999VCU 6 1 1976 5 2 1976Virginia 1 19 1976 1 18 1977Virginia Military 8 0 1976 — — —Wake Forest 1 2 1976 — — —Washington & Lee 3 1 1976 — — —West Virginia 8 13 1979 12 11 1977William & Mary 8 1 1976 16 1 1976West Virginia Wesleyan 2 0 1984 2 0 1994Wright State 1 0 2001 1 0 2001Xavier 3 0 1995 2 0 1995

Total 131 110 — 160 90 —

UNC-WILMINGTON (w/College of Charleston)

Jan. 15, 2005 — 2 p.m.Charleston, S.C.

Location: Wilmington, N.C.Enrollment: 12,000Conference: ColonialNickname: SeahawksFacility: Seahawk NatatoriumHead Coach: Dave AllenSchool Record: 288-198Diving Coach: Dave AllenAssistant Coaches: Marc Ellington, Dan Forrester, Leigh AbrahamLetterwinners Ret/Lost: 17/4 (M), 19/3 (W)2003-04 Record: 6-3 (M), 4-7 (W)2003-04 Conference Finish: 1st (M), 2nd (W)Swimming SID: Joe BrowningOffice Phone: (910) 962-3236Office Fax: (910) 352-0628

PITTSBURGHJan. 29, 2005 — 11 a.m.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

Location: Pittsburgh, Pa.Enrollment: 33,792Conference: BIG EASTNickname: PanthersFacility: Joseph C. Trees PoolHead Coach: Chuck KnolesSchool Record: 129-52Diving Coach: Julian KingAssistant Coaches: Jeff Berghoff, Marian Cassidy, Eric Stefanski, Eric Linkemann

Letterwinners Ret/Lost: 19/8 (M), 18/7 (W)2003-04 Record: 12-2 (M), 8-6 (W)2003-04 Conference Finish: 1st (M), 5th (W)Swimming SID: Brad CuprikOffice Phone: (412) 648-1018 Office Fax: (412) 648-8248

UNC-WILMINGTON (w/College of Charleston)

Jan. 15, 2005 — 2 p.m.Charleston, S.C.

Location: Wilmington, N.C.Enrollment: 12,000Conference: ColonialNickname: SeahawksFacility: Seahawk NatatoriumHead Coach: Dave AllenSchool Record: 288-198Diving Coach: Dave AllenAssistant Coaches: Marc Ellington, Dan Forrester, Leigh AbrahamLetterwinners Ret/Lost: 17/4 (M), 19/3 (W)2003-04 Record: 6-3 (M), 4-7 (W)2003-04 Conference Finish: 1st (M), 2nd (W)Swimming SID: Joe BrowningOffice Phone: (910) 962-3236Office Fax: (910) 352-0628

PITTSBURGHJan. 29, 2005 — 11 a.m.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

Location: Pittsburgh, Pa.Enrollment: 33,792Conference: BIG EAST

Nickname: PanthersFacility: Joseph C. Trees PoolHead Coach: Chuck KnolesSchool Record: 129-52Diving Coach: Julian KingAssistant Coaches: Jeff Berghoff, Marian Cassidy, Eric Stefanski, Eric LinkemannLetterwinners Ret/Lost: 19/8 (M), 18/7 (W)2003-04 Record: 12-2 (M), 8-6 (W)2003-04 Conference Finish: 1st (M), 5th (W)Swimming SID: Brad CuprikOffice Phone: (412) 648-1018 Office Fax: (412) 648-8248

WEST VIRGINIAJan. 22, 2005 — 1 p.m.

Blacksburg, Va.

Location: Morgantown, W. Va.Enrollment: 24,500Conference: BIG EASTNickname: MountaineersFacility: WVU NatatoriumHead Coach: Sergio LopezzzSchool Record: 0-0Diving Coach: Sergio LopezAssistant Coaches: Steve Steketee Letterwinners Ret/Lost: 19/3 (M), 14/1 (W) 2003-04 Record: 6-5 (M), 3-9 (W)2003-04 Conference Finish: 7th (M) ,11th (W) Swimming SID: Scott CastlemanOffice Phone: (304) 293-2821Office Fax: (304) 293-4105


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Season In ReviewSeason In Review

2003-2004 RESULTS

Date Opponent Site Women MenOct. 12 Louisville Blacksburg, Va. W, 136-88 W, 142-89Oct. 18 William & Mary Williamsburg, Va. W, 197-158 W, 195-165Oct. 25 Clemson Blacksburg, Va. L, 116-127 L, 89.5-153.5Nov. 25 Maryland Blacksburg, Va. L, 96-151 W, 165-78Oct. 29 Richmond Blacksburg, Va. W, 154-146 --Nov. 8 at North Carolina State Raleigh, N.C. L, 105-138 L, 108-133Nov. 9 Villanova Blacksburg, Va. W, 135-108 W, 139-91Nov. 20-22 at Nike Cup Chapel Hill, N.C. 4th 4thJan. 17 East Carolina Blacksburg, Va. W, 151-86 W, 148-88Jan. 24 at West Virginia Morgantown, W. Va. W, 154-79 W, 136.5-105.5Jan. 31 Pittsburgh Blacksburg, Va. W, 146-96 L, 119.5-123.5Feb. 20-22 BIG EAST Championships Long Island, N.Y. 3rd/13 3rd/13

Women (7-3), Men (6-3)

Brielmaier and Lindberg leave their mark while Walsh and Calado lead future Hokies

Another year of success followed the 2003-2004 Hokie swimming and diving teams. Along with a plethora of school and pool records falling, the teams once again finished in the upper echelon of the BIG EAST in their fi nal year of affi liation with the league. The men fashioned a 6-3 record and a third-place showing in the league, while the women compiled a 7-3 ledger for third place as well.

A bevy of highlights surrounded the teams, including four Hokies participating in NCAA competition and the conference’s two highest honors, Most Outstanding Men’s Swimmer and Men’s co-Coach of the Year, awarded to freshman Gus Calado and head coach Ned Skinner, respectively. Calado, along with senior standout Christian Lindberg, represented Tech at the NCAA Championships. Calado advanced to the fi nals of the 200 butterfl y, where he took 12th place overall. Freshman Mason Walsh also represented Tech at the women’s NCAA Championships, while junior diver Doug Roper took part in the NCAA Zone Diving Regionals.

Following a successful dual meet season, both Hokie squads re-wrote the record books at the BIG EAST Championships, combining for 10 school records. The Hokies also combined for nine individual titles and three relay championships. Calado broke an 11-year-old league record in the 500 freestyle, while Walsh qualifi ed for the NCAA, winning the 50 freestyle.

Both teams began the year with wins against Louisville at home on Oct. 12. The men secured a 142-89 win, while the women won 136-88. Seven men’s team members claimed victories. Two Hokie relay teams won their respective races as well. On the women’s side, seniors Jamie Spradlin and Jen Brielmaier were double winners. Four other women won events, while two relay teams notched victories.

Both teams improved to 2-0 with wins at William & Mary on Oct. 19 in a two-session meet. The men downed the Tribe 195-165 as the women raced to a 197-158 victory. Seven Hokie men won events, including Calado and Roper as double winners. Two men’s relay teams claimed wins, while on the women’s side, eight athletes won events with two relay teams claiming wins as well.

The Hokies then hosted a tri-meet with Clemson and Maryland participating. The Hokie men split the results, winning 165-78 against Maryland while dropping a 153.5-89.5 decision to Clemson. The women dropped both of their match-ups. Calado and Lindberg were double winners for the men with Roper winning the three-meter diving event. Spradlin and

sophomore Emily Guschke were winners on the women’s side.

The women’s team improved to 3-2 with a 154-146 victory against Villanova at War Memorial Pool on Oct. 29. Spradlin continued her prolifi c season with three more individual wins, while Brielmaier secured wins in two races. Two other Hokies also won events.

In another preview of things to come, the Hokies faced future ACC foe North Carolina State on Nov. 8. Both teams lost close meets, with the men dropping a 133-108 decision to the Wolfpack and women slipping to 3-3 with a 138-105 setback. Lindberg and Spradlin again led the Hokies with two wins each. Calado added a win for the men, while juniors Sarah Gardner and Katy Peterson picked up wins for the Tech women.

Tech then took part in the prestigious Nike Cup, concluding the event with two fourth place fi nishes. Peterson led the Hokie contingent with two wins in the 200 backstroke, swimming the school’s second-best time to win the super fi nals. Roper took second in the platform diving event, while one Hokie 400 freestyle relay team from both the men’s and women’s teams took second place.

After the winter break, the Hokies returned home to host East Carolina on Jan. 17. Both teams rolled to wins over the Pirates, with the men winning 148-88 and the women trouncing ECU, 151-86. Lindberg racked up two more individual wins, taking the 50 and 100 freestyle events. Seven other Hokie men swam to victory, while nine women claimed wins, including Brielmaier’s two wins. Two men’s and two women’s relay teams also tallied victories.

The Hokies continued their productive seasons with dual meet wins at West Virginia on Jan. 24. The men edged the Mountaineers 136.5-105.5, while the women eased past WVU 154-79. The highlight of the meet was

junior Kevin Furlong and Szabo each breaking 24-year-old WVU Natatorium records. Furlong won the 100 breaststroke, and Szabo raced to victory in the 400 IM. Three other Hokie men and two relay teams won events, as Lindberg was again a double winner. For the women, six athletes won events as Spradlin and Brielmaier paced the team with two wins each. Sophomore diver Jen Urbach picked up points for Tech with a win in the one-meter event.

The Hokies closed the dual meet season against BIG EAST foe Pittsburgh on Jan. 31 at home. Eleven pool records were established as the women rolled past the Panthers 146-96. The men’s meet came down to the 400 freestyle relay with Tech holding a 104-103 advantage. Unfortunately, the Hokies only picked up a second-place fi nish and saw the 17th-ranked Panthers slide by them with a 123.5-119.5 decision. Calado and Lindberg led the men with two wins and three pool records between them, while the women won eight races and set three pool records. Spradlin racked up two more wins to give her 15 individual wins during the dual meet season. On the year, Lindberg and Calado each won 11 individual events, while Walsh won four. Brielmaier was honored with a BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete Award.

In addition to Walsh’s four wins, she was also able to qualify for the Olympic Trials in the 50-meter freestyle after placing fi fth at the Ultra-Swim meet in Charlotte, N.C., in June. While in Long Beach, Calif., Walsh surged ahead of the fi eld and into the semifi nals by posting a personal-best of 26.08. The 26.08 time left her tied for 13th place, but pushed her into the next round since the top 16 advanced. Despite not advancing to the fi nals, Walsh again set her second personal best of the trials with a sub-26 second mark of 25.99. She fi nished 12th in the fi eld.


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The Record BookThe Record BookMen’s Records

Event Holder(s) Time Year50 Freestyle Christian Lindberg 19.82 2004100 Freestyle Christian Lindberg 44.14 2004200 Freestyle Gus Calado 1:38.34 2004500 Freestyle Gus Calado 4:22.50 20041,000 Freestyle Greg Kubovcik 9:23.75 20021,650 Freestyle Todd Sturgeon 15:28.41 1986100 Butterfly Anders Frahm 48.28 2003200 Butterfly Gus Calado 1:45.52 200450 Backstroke Steve Tozer 22.90 2003100 Backstroke Christian Lindberg 49.08 2004200 Backstroke Anders Frahm 1:46.98 2003100 Breaststroke Kevin Furlong 53.54 2003200 Breaststroke Joey Piekarski 1:59.88 2004200 Ind. Medley Joey Piekarski 1:49.33 2004400 Ind. Medley David Szabo 3:56.84 2003200 Medley Relay Tozer, Furlong, 1:28.49 2003 Piantadosi, Lindberg400 Medley Relay Tozer, Furlong, 3:15.24 2003 Frahm, Lindberg200 Freestyle Relay Lindberg, Moore 1:20.46 2004 Alberi, Furlong400 Freestyle Relay Lindberg, Sherman, 2:59.36 2004 Alberi, Calado800 Freestyle Relay Cline, Willis, 6:43.86 1991 Murray, Flanders1-Meter Diving 6 Dives Artie Waters 313.05 1983 11 Dives Artie Waters 490.55 1983

3-Meter Diving 6 Dives Artie Waters 333.50 1985

11 Dives Doug Roper 497.90 2003

Women’s RecordsEvent Holder(s) Time Year50 Freestyle Mason Walsh 22.87 2004100 Freestyle Lindsey Tew 50.37 2001200 Freestyle Erin Milfeit 1:49.39 2001500 Freestyle Erin Milfeit 4:49.36 20001,000 Freestyle Jamie Spradlin 10:08.11 20031,650 Freestyle Jamie Spradlin 16:46.37 200350 Backstroke Kelly Furlong 26.41 2002100 Backstroke Katy Peterson 56.01 2003200 Backstroke Katy Peterson 2:00.15 200450 Breaststroke Terri Estes 31.01 1979100 Breaststroke Jen Brielmaier 1:04.03 2003200 Breaststroke Jen Brielmaier 2:18.38 200450 Butterfly Linda Krumwiede 26.01 1983100 Butterfly Lindsey Tew 55.34 2001200 Butterfly Jen McLaughlin 2:01.07 2002100 Ind. Medley Dianne Benedictis 59.58 1983200 Ind. Medley Kelly Furlong 2:04.52 2000400 Ind. Medley Jordan Huegerich 4:25.40 1999200 Medley Relay Turner, Drolet, 1:43,53 2001 Freese, Tew400 Medley Relay Peterson, Brielmaier, 3:46.89 2003 McLaughlin, Turner200 Free Relay Turner, Drolet, 1:32.58 2001 Freese, Tew400 Free Relay Turner, Drolet, 3:23.38 2001 Freese, Tew800 Free Relay Spradlin, Drolet, 7:25.92 2003 Guschke, Turner1-Meter Diving 6 Dives Jackie Davoud 312.68 1998 10 Dives Jackie Davoud 408.00 1996 11 Dives Jackie Davoud 439.05 19983-Meter Diving 6 Dives Jackie Davoud 294.08 1998 11 Dives Jackie Davoud 483.85 1998

* Current team members are in bold ** The one-meter event no longer has 10 dives

Christian Lindberg

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Men’s All-TimeBest PerformersMen’s All-Time

Best Performers50 FREESTYLE Christian Lindberg 19.82 2004

Casey Moore 20.32 2002 Charlie Cline 20.56 1991 Brian Piantadosi 20.61 2003 Jeff Murray 20.66 1991

100 FREESTYLE Christian Lindberg 44.14 2004 Charlie Cline 45.03 1991

Casey Moore 45.27 2003 Brian Piantadosi 45.71 2003 Tom Pollock 45.72 1988

200 FREESTYLEGus Calado 1:38.34 2004

Mike Peterson 1:40.01 2001 Charlie Cline 1:40.14 1991

Tom Alberi 1:40.27 2003 Jeff Murray 1:41.12 1988

500 FREESTYLEGus Calado 4:22.50 2004

Rob Duffy 4:31.29 1999 Mike Peterson 4:31.56 2001

Greg Kubovcik 4:31.61 2002 Troy Hoff 4:32.65 1999

1,000 FREESTYLE

Greg Kubovcik 9:23.75 2002 Todd Sturgeon 9:26.54 1985

Brian Russ 9:29.56 2000 Sky King 9:33.14 1999 Gregg Doulé 9:34.42 1999

1,650 FREESTYLE Todd Sturgeon 15:28.41 1986

Greg Kubovcik 15:30.79 2002 Sky King 15:44.36 1999 Stever Cromer 15:44.37 1998 Troy Hoff 15:47.09 1999

100 BUTTERFLY Anders Frahm 48.28 2003 Steve Tozer 48.46 2003 Rob Duffy 48.61 2002 Brian Piantadosi 48.84 2003 Jonathan Wong 49.63 1996

200 BUTTERFLYGus Calado 1:45.52 2004

Troy Hoff 1:47.91 2000 Anders Frahm 1:48.15 2003 Rob Duffy 1:49.67 2000 Steve Tozer 1:49.78 2003

50 BACKSTROKE Steve Tozer 22.90 2003 Christian Lindberg 23.14 2004

Tom Alberi 23.45 2003Aaron Sherman 24.53 2004

Christian DeLollo 24.78 2003

100 BACKSTROKEChristian Lindberg 49.08 2004 Steve Tozer 49.13 2003Brett Saum 49.87 2001Tom Alberi 50.14 2004

Anders Frahm 50.42 2002

200 BACKSTROKE Anders Frahm 1:46.98 2003 Christian Lindberg 1:48.94 2003 Ray Hrabe 1:48.99 1998

Tom Alberi 1:49.99 2004 Brett Saum 1:50.66 1999

100 BREASTSTROKE Kevin Furlong 54.73 2004

David Litchfi eld 55.63 2003 Joey Piekarski 55.65 2004 David Szabo 56.90 2002 Drew Killian 56.95 2001

200 BREASTSTROKEJoey Piekarski 1:59.88 2004Kevin Furlong 2:00.56 2003David Szabo 2:01.43 2003Phil Smith 2:03.25 2004

Eric Thompson 2:03.36 1990

200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY Joey Piekarski 1:49.33 2004 David Szabo 1:50.28 2003 Collins Trimble 1:50.58 1995 Rob Duffy 1:50.62 2002 Ray Hrabe 1:51.02 1999

400 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY David Szabo 3:56.84 2003 Collins Trimble 3:57.19 1995 Chris Turman 3:57.36 1986 Ray Hrabe 3:57.39 2000 Todd Sturgeon 3:58.58 1989

*Current team members are in bold

Kevin Furlong

Ray Hrabe


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200 MEDLEY RELAY 1. Tozer, Furlong, 1:28.49 2003 Piantadosi, Lindberg 2. Lindberg, Furlong, 1:29.08 2004 Calado, Moore 3. Tozer, Furlong, 1:30.20 2002 Frahm, Lindberg 4. Tozer, Furlong, 1:30.67 2002 Duffy, Lindberg 5. Tozer, Furlong, 1:31.02 2003 Frahm, Moore 6. Saum, Killian, 1:31.84 2001 Tozer, Hrabe 7. Saum, Killian, 1:32.80 2000 Stella, Frost 8. Tozer, Furlong, 1:32.44 2002 Duffy, Cross 9. Alberi, Litchfi eld, 1:33.07 2002 Leibholz, Moore Alberi, Piekarski, 1:33.07 2003 Piantadosi, Litchfi eld

400 MEDLEY RELAY 1. Tozer, Furlong, 3:15.24 2003 Frahm, Lindberg 2. Tozer, Furlong, 3:18.65 2002 Duffy, Piantadosi 3. Lindberg, Furlong, 3:20.14 2004 Calado, Litchfi eld 4. Saum, Killian, 3:22.26 2001 Tozer, Hrabe 5. Tozer, Furlong, 3:23.24 2002 Frahm, Litchfi eld 6. Alberi, Litchfi eld, 3:23.38 2002 Piantadosi, Moore 7. Lindberg, Furlong, 3:23.59 2002 Duffy, Cross 8. Riccoboni, Thompson, 3:23.64 1990 Santucci, Murray 9. Tozer, Furlong, 3:23.66 2003 Leibholz, Moore 10. Riccoboni, Murray, 3:24.51 1991 Thompson, Cline

200 FREESTYLE RELAY1. LINDBERG, MOORE, 1:20.46 2004

ALBERI, FURLONG 2. LINDBERG, MOORE, 1:21.27 2003 PIANTADOSI, FURLONG 3. MURRAY, FLANDERS, 1:22.27 1991 WILLIS, CLINE 4. LINDBERG, LITCHFIELD, 1:22.30 2002 PIANTADOSI, TOZER 5. LINDBERG, TOZER, 1:22.73 2002 LITCHFIELD, PIANTADOSI 6. LINDBERG, TOZER, 1:23.45 2003 PIANTADOSI, MOORE 7. STELLA, HRABE, 1:23.56 2000 TOZER, FROST 8. TOZER, LINDBERG, 1:23.65 2001 PIANTADOSI, HRABE 9. MURRAY, FLANDERS, 1:23.81 1990 RICCOBONI, WILLIS 10. MURRAY, FLANDERS, 1:24.06 1989 WILLIS, BREITENBACH

400 FREESTYLE RELAY1. Lindberg, Sherman, 2:59.36 2004

Alberi, Calado 2. Murray, Cline, 3:01.49 1991 Willis, Flanders 3. Lindberg, Piantadosi 3:01.95 2003

Moore, Tozer 4. Alberi, Furlong, 3:02.90 2004 Calado, Lindberg 5. Sherman, Litchfi eld, 3:03.11 2004 Alberi, Furlong 4. Murray, Riccoboni, 3:03.40 1990 Flanders, Willis 5. Lindberg, Piantadosi, 3:04.17 2002 Alberi, Furlong 6. Gilbert, Duncan, 3:04.43 1987 Pulsifer, Pollock 7. Turman, Gilbert, 3:04.76 1986 Duncan, Pollock 8. Lindberg, Piantadosi, 3:05.50 2003 Tozer, Litchfi eld 9. Litchfi eld, Tozer, 3:05.54 2002 Piekarski, Bassler10. Johnson, Gougher 3:05.90 1980 Flanders, Murray

DIVING BESTS

1-METER BOARD(6 Dives) Artie Waters 313.05 1983 Matt Bolen 296.55 2003 Shawn Lewis 288.26 2000 Doug Roper 279.15 2003 Shawn Reed 277.80 1991(11 Dives) Artie Waters 490.55 1983 Shawn Reed 434.05 1991 Shawn Lewis 407.85 1998 Butch King 393.00 1980 Eliot Clark 389.40 1998

3-METER BOARD(6 Dives) Artie Waters 333.50 1985 Doug Roper 314.62 2004 Matt Bolen 302.70 2002 Shawn Lewis 291.60 1998 Doug Roper 287.02 2002(11 Dives) Doug Roper 497.90 2003 Shawn Reed 494.95 1991 Artie Waters 492.95 1984 Ken McDonnell 488.75 1983 Shawn Lewis 467.05 1999


800 FREESTYLE RELAY 1. Cline, Willis, 6:43.86 1991 Murray, Flanders 2. Alberi, Szabo, 6:44.45 2004 Jamerson, Calado 3. Murray, Santucci, 6:46.13 1990 Willis, Flanders 4. Sturgeon, Hutcheson, 6:48.54 1989 Flanders, Murray 5. Marshall, Duffy, 6:48.67 1999 Fenix, Doulé 6. Szabo, Bassler, 6:48.72 2002 Kubovcik, Duffy 7. Jamerson, Frahm, 6:50.05 2003 Bassler, Alberi 8. Saathoff, Brath, 6:50.44 1995 Potterton, Trimble 9. Peterson, Bassler, 6:51.07 2001 Szabo, Doulé 10. Pollock, Sturgeon, 6:51.22 1988 Pulsifer, Murray

1-METER BOARD(6 Dives)

Casey Moore


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Women’s All-TimeBest Performers

Women’s All-TimeBest Performers

50 FREESTYLEMason Walsh 22.87 2004

Jill Turner 23.12 2003 Lindsey Tew 23.16 2001 Jamie Trivett 23.46 2002 Linda Krumwiede 23.70 1981

100 FREESTYLE Lindsey Tew 50.37 2001

Jill Turner 50.43 2003 Mason Walsh 51.11 2004 Emily Guschke 51.25 2003 Meagan Drolet 51.52 2002

200 FREESTYLE Erin Milfeit 1:49.39 2001

Jill Turner 1:49.58 2003 Jamie Spradlin 1:50.62 2003 Meagan Drolet 1:51.74 2001

Sarah Gardner 1:51.82 2004

500 FREESTYLE Erin Milfeit 4:49.36 2000 Jamie Spradlin 4:52.61 2004

Sarah Gardner 4:53.66 2004 Carolyn Anderson 4:55.28 1986

Jeanette Batten 4:56.66 2004

1,000 FREESTYLE Jamie Spradlin 10:08.11 2003 Sheryl Love 10:12.05 1982 Lindsey Saufl ey 10:12.20 2002 Ally Hamilton 10:13.23 2001 Erin Milfeit 10:13.81 2000

1,650 FREESTYLEJamie Spradlin 16:46.37 2003Jeanette Batten 16:50.06 2004

Carolyn Anderson 16:50.49 1986 Ally Hamilton 16:50.53 2001 Lindsey Saufl ey 16:53.01 2002

50 BACKSTROKE Kelly Furlong 26.41 2002

Katy Peterson 26.93 2004 Margaret Soulen 27.15 1988Erin Courtney 27.16 2003

Mandie Yothers 27.25 2002

100 BACKSTROKE Katy Peterson 56.01 2003 Margaret Soulen 57.21 1989 Kelly Furlong 57.28 2003

Erin Courtney 57.51 2003 Jill Turner 57.57 2002

200 BACKSTROKEKaty Peterson 2:00.15 2004 Erin Milfeit 2:00.37 2001Margaret Soulen 2:02.12 1989

Kelly Furlong 2:02.12 2002Erin Courtney 2:02.70 2004

100 BREASTSTROKE Jen Brielmaier 1:04.03 2003

Kelly Burke 1:04.23 2003 Kate Keeton 1:04.42 1999

Mason Walsh 1:04.65 2004 Paige Sample 1:04.84 2002

200 BREASTSTROKEJen Brielmaier 2:18.38 2004 Kelly Burke 2:18.73 2002Kate Keeton 2:18.86 1999

Paige Sample 2:19.48 2002 Alyson Dabney 2:21.97 2002

100 BUTTERFLY Lindsey Tew 55.34 2001

Jen McLaughlin 55.52 2002Erin Tarpey 56.07 2004

Mandie Yothers 56.43 2003 Karen Most 56.45 2000

200 BUTTERFLYJen McLaughlin 2:01.07 2002

Lindsey Tew 2:03.35 2000 Angel Muncaster 2:04.20 1995

Emily Chen 2:04.22 2004 Carolyn Anderson 2:04.90 1988

200 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEYKelly Furlong 2:04.52 2000

Margaret Soulen 2:04.78 1989 Lexie White 2:05.21 1999 Kate Keeton 2:05.45 1999

Jen Brielmaier 2:05.68 2004

400 INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY Jordan Huegerich 4:25.40 1999

Emily Chen 4:25.87 2004 Lexie White 4:26.76 1998 Ally Hamilton 4:26.84 2001 Margaret Soulen 4:28.42 1989


Lindsey Tew

Jackie Davoud


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200 MEDLEY RELAY 1. Furlong, Brielmaier, 1:43.54 2001 McLaughlin, Tew 2. Peterson, Brielmaier, 1:43.63 2004 Tarpey, Walsh 3. Furlong, Brielmaier, 1:44.24 2002 McLaughlin, Turner 4. Furlong, Brielmaier, 1:44.53 2003 McLaughlin, Guschke 5. Furlong, Sample, 1:44.73 2002 McLaughlin, Turner 6. Furlong, Sample, 1:45.46 2000 Most, Turner 7. Peterson, Sample, 1:46.26 2002 Yothers, Drolet 8. Zadell, Keeton, 1:46.37 1999 Most, White 9. Yothers, Brielmaier, 1:46.60 2003 McLaughlin, Drolet 10. Campbell, Brielmaier, 1:46.79 2003 Tarpey, Guschke

400 MEDLEY RELAY 1. Peterson, Brielmaier, 3:46.89 2003 McLaughlin, Turner 2. Peterson, Sample, 3:46.98 2002 McLaughlin, Turner 3. Furlong, Brielmaier, 3:47.02 2001 McLaughlin, Tew 4. Furlong, Batten, 3:47.75 2002 McLaughlin, Turner 5. Huegerich, Keeton, 3:50.73 1999 Tew, Most 6. Peterson, Brielmaier, 3:51.05 2004 Tarpey, Cleary 7. Furlong, Sample, 3:51.12 2000 Most, Tew 8. Huegerich, Riston, 3:51.13 1998 Tew, Most 9. Furlong, Brielmaier, 3:53.80 2002 McLaughlin, Turner10. Courtney, Brielmaier 3:53.91 2003 Peterson, Guschke

200 FREESTYLE RELAY 1. Turner, Drolet, 1:32.58 2001 Freese, Tew 2. Trivett, Turner, 1:34.32 2003 Daniell, Guschke 3. Turner, Drolet, 1:34.69 2000 White, Tew 4. Turner, Drolet, 1:35.14 2002 Guschke, Daniell 5. Trivett, Johnsen, 1:35.63 2002 Furlong, Peterson 6. Trivett, Furlong, 1:35.78 2002 Peterson, Drolet 7. Most, White, 1:35.80 1999 Sylvanus, Tew 8. Turner, Guschke, 1:35.85 2003 Trivett, Johnsen 9. Drolet, Furlong, 1:36.12 2002 Johnsen, Turner10. Turner, Daniell, 1:36.15 2002 Guschke, Drolet

400 FREESTYLE RELAY 1. Turner, Drolet, 3:23.28 2001 Freese, Tew 2. Turner, Guschke, 3:24.80 2003 Drolet, Spradlin 3. Drolet, Furlong, 3:25.20 2002 Milfeit, Turner 4. Walsh, Guschke, 3:26.85 2004 Tarpey, Spradlin 5. Guschke, Cleary, 3:28.12 2004 Walsh, Spradlin 6. Turner, Drolet, 3:28.33 2000 Most, Tew 7. Tew, Most, 3:28.37 1998 Norton, White 8. Gross, Boyle, 3:28.48 1989 Marteney, Soulen 9. Tew, Most, 3:29.39 1999 Norton, White 10. Moore, Gross, 3:29.45 1990 Boyle, Boyle

800 FREESTYLE RELAY 1. Spradlin, Drolet, 7:25.92 2003 Guschke, Turner 2. Turner, Spradlin, 7:26.34 2001 Drolet, Milfeit 3. Spradlin, Gardner, 7:32.41 2004 Guschke, Courtney 3. Gardner, Turner, 7:32.55 2002 Drolet, Spradlin 4. Tew, Most, 7:32.58 1998 Freese, Norton 5. Milfeit, Tew, 7:35.21 2000 McLaughlin, Drolet 6. Anderson, Boyer, 7:36.88 1988 Boyle, Soulen 7. Maxwell, Anderson, 7:37.77 1987 Frederick, Soulen 8. Boyer, Gross, 7:37.84 1990 Moore, Boyle 9. Milfeit, Freese, 7:38.34 1999 Norton, Tew 10. Boyer, Boyle, 7:38.37 1989 Nelson, Soulen

DIVING BESTS1-METER BOARD(6 Dives) Jackie Davoud 312.68 1998 Martha Peck 277.10 1996 Claire Jakabcin 273.38 2004 Katie Grossi 263.15 2003 Kelly-Ayn McKay 260.10 1990(10 Dives) Jackie Davoud 412.95 1999 Dana Nagle 385.45 1998 Kelly-Ayn McKay 369.15 1990 Martha Peck 368.80 1995 Stephanie Peppard 261.15 1996(11 Dives) Jackie Davoud 439.05 1998 Debbie Williams 435.00 1982 Kelly-Ayn McKay 385.90 1989 Martha Peck 367.35 1997 Kelly Roszak 328.50 1998

3-METER BOARD(6 Dives) Jackie Davoud 294.08 1998 Kelly-Ayn McKay 276.35 1989 Martha Peck 274.00 1997 Debbie Williams 272.55 1983 Katie Grossi 263.25 2000(11 Dives) Jackie Davoud 483.85 1997 Debbie Williams 435.00 1982 Kelly-Ayn McKay 431.70 1990 Robin Wood 414.65 2003 Claire Jakabcin 398.10 2003


Mason Walsh


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Pool RecordsPool RecordsWomen’s Records at War Memorial Pool

Event Record Record Holder School Date50 Free 23.15 Mason Walsh Virginia Tech 1/31/04100 Free 51.34 Jill Turner Virginia Tech 1/25/03200 Free 1:51.10 Becky Koch Villanova 11/9/03500 Free 4:54.08 Becky Koch Villanova 11/9/031,000 Free 10:06.26 Kim Routh Clemson 10/25/031,650 Free 17:20.81 Jeanette Batten Virginia Tech 1/31/04200 IM 2:06.04 Marina Mulyayeva Maryland 10/25/03400 IM 4:24.13 Cami Sink Clemson 11/1/98200 MR 1:45.54 Cutterson, Whitcomb, Maryland 10/14/00 Mallon, Adamkova400 MR 3:49.74 Shoust, Redman, Pittsburgh 1/31/04 Tielking, Brown100 Fly 55.43 Brooke Boncher Richmond 10/29/03200 Fly 2:02.77 M. Freedman N. Carolina 12/2/00100 Back 57.04 Katy Peterson Virginia Tech 1/31/04200 Back 2:01.62 Katy Peterson Virginia Tech 1/31/04100 Breast 1:04.92 Kate Larson Connecticut 10/20/01200 Breast 2:19.53 Krisztina Kovacs Maryland 10/25/03200 Fr-R 1:36.29 Arnold, Turner, Drolet, Tew Virginia Tech 12/2/00400 Fr-R 3:28.12 Turner, Drolet, Freese, Tew Virginia Tech 1/31/04800 Fr-R 7:44.39 Turner, Drolet, Spradlin, Milfeit Virginia Tech 10/20/011M Dive 312.68 Jackie Davoud Virginia Tech 1/31/983M Dive 294.08 Jackie Davoud Virginia Tech 1/31/98*Returners in bold

Men’s Records at War Memorial PoolEvent Record Record Holder School Date50 Free 20.01 Christian Lindberg Virginia Tech 1/31/04100 Free 45.11 Christian Lindberg Virginia Tech 1/31/04200 Free 1:40.35 Carlos Santander N.C. State 12/6/97500 Free 4:33.65 Eric Limkemann Pittsburgh 1/31/041,000 Free 9:26.01 Eric Limkemann Pittsburgh 2/2/021,650 Free 16:07.71 Greg Kubovcik Virginia Tech 12/8/01200 IM 1:52.74 David Szabo Virginia Tech 1/31/04400 IM 4:02.42 Chris Turman Virginia Tech 1/17/86200 MR 1:32.01 Johnson, Helin, Moity, Erndl N. Carolina 12/2/00400 MR 3:20.14 Tozer, Furlong, Frahm, Lindberg Virginia Tech 1/31/04100 Fly 49.99 S. Moity N. Carolina 12/2/00200 Fly 1:45.94 Gus Calado Virginia Tech 1/31/04100 Back 50.51 Steve Siler Pittsburgh 2/2/02200 Back 1:49.28 Anders Frahm Virginia Tech 1/25/03100 Breast 56.91 Chris Helin N. Carolina 12/2/00200 Breast 2:04.05 Rob Yeager N.C. State 11/9/02200 Fr-R 1:23.48 Chenier, Vick, Erndl, Johnson N. Carolina 12/2/00400 Fr-R 3:02.62 Bugby, Bird, Kilroy, Washington Pittsburgh 1/31/04800 Fr-R 7:04.70 Cross, Peterson, Duffy, Bassler Virginia Tech 10/20/011M Dive 330.225 Matt Borman S. Carolina 1/23/933M Dive 355.27 Michael Wells Pittsburgh 2/2/02

War Memorial Pool, home of the Hokie swim team, was originally built in the early 1920s, but was renovated and moved in March of 1975. Since then, numerous records at the pool have come and gone, but some have lasted longer than others. Tech’s 400 freestyle relay team set the mark on Jan. 16, 1991, and held the mark until it was broken in 2002. Last year, fi ve women’s pool records were broken, all broken by Hokies (two by Katy Peterson, one by Mason Walsh, Jeanette Batten & the 400 Fr-Relay). The Tech men broke fi ve War Memorial Pool records. Christian Lindberg set two while David Szabo, the 400 MR and Gus Calado all set one.

Gus Calado

Jeanette Batten


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Year-By-YearYear-By-YearTech’s All-Time Results

Virginia Tech has fielded a men’s team since 1933. Women began varsity swimming at Tech in 1976.

Year Conference Rec. Conf. Finish

1933-34 - 4-0 -1934-35 Southern 2-3 Fifth1935-36 - 0-4 -1936-37 Southern 2-5 Last1937-38 Southern 1-6 Sixth1938-39 Southern 3-7 Eighth1939-40 - 1-7 -1940-41 Southern 1-7 Seventh1941-42 - 3-4 -1942-43 - 4-2 -1946-47 State Meet 2-5 Second1947-48 State Meet 4-6 Third1948-49 Southern 4-4 Fifth1949-50 Southern 2-5 Fifth1950-51 State Meet 3-5 Third1951-52 Southern 2-5 -1952-53 Southern 2-4 Fifth1953-54 - 1-2 -1954-55 - 2-1 -1955-56 State Meet 5-1 Second1956-57 Southern 5-2 First1957-58 Southern 4-1 Second1958-59 Southern 2-4 Fifth1959-60 - 3-1 -1960-61 Southern 4-1 Second1961-62 Southern 4-3 Second1962-63 Southern 2-5 Second1963-64 Southern 6-3 First1964-65 Southern 5-3 Second1965-66 - 3-3 -1966-67 - 4-6 -1967-68 - 5-3 -1968-69 - 2-4-1 -1969-70 - 3-4 -1970-71 State Meet 2-3 Third1971-72 - 6-2 -1972-73 State Meet 4-4 Fifth1975-76 State Meet 4-5 Third

* 1943-46 — no team competition

** 1973-75 — no team competition

COACHING HISTORYCoach Tenure No. Years Record Pct.Philip C. Sherer 1933-47 14 yrs.* 23-51 .311Louis A. Onesty 1947-53 6 yrs. 17-29 .367Dick Redding 1954-71 18 yrs. 60-51-1 .553Fred Robinson 1971-72 1 yr. 6-2 .750Bob Kirchner 1972-74 2 yrs.* 4-4 .500Ted Manley 1974-76 2 yrs.* 4-5 .444Bill Beecher 1976-78 2 yrs. 20-16 .556Greg Spradling 1978-80 2 yrs. 28-13 .683Scott Morris 1980-83 3 yrs. 31-21 .596Richard Bader 1983-86 3 yrs. 25-28 .472Wayne Norris 1986-1996 10 yrs. 92-69 .571Chris Hansen 1996-1998 2 yrs. 36-16 .692Ned Skinner 1998-present 6 yrs. 75-44 .630

* No team competition through the years of 1943-1946 and 1973-75.

Men’s Conf. Women’s Conf.Year Conference Record Finish Record Finish

1976-77 State Meet 6-2 - 5-1 -1977-78 State Meet 2-7 Second 7-6 First1978-79 State Meet 6-3 Second 8-4 First1979-80 Metro 7-2 Second 7-4 Second1980-81 Independent † 6-3 Seventh 6-2 First1981-82 Independent † 6-3 - 8-2 Sixth1982-83 - 2-6 - 3-5 -1983-84 Metro 4-6 Fifth 5-4 Fourth1984-85 Metro 3-6 Third 3-7 Fourth1985-86 Metro 5-2 Third 5-3 Fourth1986-87 Metro 2-0 Fourth 2-0 Fourth1987-88 Metro 0-5 - 3-2 -1988-89 Metro 2-0 Fourth 2-0 Fourth1989-90 Metro 4-4 Third 6-3 Fourth1990-91 Metro 6-3 Third 5-2 Third1991-92 Independent † 6-4 Second 4-6 Third1992-93 Independent † 7-6 Fourth 7-7 Third1993-94 - 8-4 - 7-4 -1994-95 Independent † 7-3 Fifth 5-4 Sixth1995-96 Atlantic 10 3-7 Sixth 5-4 Fourth1996-97 Atlantic 10 6-7 Sixth 8-5 Second1997-98 Atlantic 10 10-3 Fifth 12-1 Second1998-99 Atlantic 10 4-7 Second 5-5 First1999-00 Atlantic 10 5-6 First 11-1 First2000-01 BIG EAST 5-5 Third 6-4 Second2001-02 BIG EAST 5-3 Third 9-1 Fourth2002-03 BIG EAST 5-3 Second 7-3 Fourth2003-04 BIG EAST 6-3 Third 7-3 Third† Conference finishes are from the National Independent Championships or the Eastern Intercollegiate Championships


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The Atlantic Coast Conference

The Atlantic Coast Conference

The ChampionshipsThe conference will conduct championship

competition in 25 sports during the 2004-05 academic year – 12 for men and 13 for women.

The first ACC championship was held in swimming on February 25, 1954. The conference did not conduct championships in cross country, wrestling or tennis during the fi rst year.

The 12 sports for men include football, cross country, soccer, basketball, swimming, indoor and outdoor track, wrestling, baseball, tennis, golf and lacrosse. Fencing, which was started in 1971, was discontinued in 1981.

Women’s sports were initiated in 1977 with the fi rst championship meet being held in tennis at Wake Forest University. Championships for women are currently conducted in cross country, volleyball, fi eld hockey, soccer, basketball, swimming, indoor and outdoor track, tennis, golf, lacrosse, softball and rowing.

A HistoryThe Atlantic Coast Conference

was founded on May 8, 1953, at the Sedgefi eld Inn near Greensboro, N.C., with seven charter members – Clemson, Duke, Maryland, North Carolina, North Carolina State, South Carolina and Wake Forest – drawing up the conference bylaws.

The withdrawal of seven schools from the Southern Conference came early on the morning of May 8, 1953, during the Southern Conference’s annual spring meeting. On June 14, 1953, the seven members met in Raleigh, N.C., where a set of bylaws was adopted and the name became offi cially the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Suggestions from fans for the name of the new conference appeared in the region’s newspapers prior to the meeting in Raleigh. Some of the names suggested were: Dixie, Mid South, Mid Atlantic, East Coast, Seabord, Colonial, Tobacco, Blue-Gray, Piedmont, Southern Seven and the Shoreline.

Duke’s Eddie Cameron recommended that the name of the conference be the Atlantic

Coast Conference, and the motion was passed unanimously. The meeting concluded with each member institution assessed $200.00 to pay for conference expenses.

On December 4, 1953, conference officials met again at Sedgefield and offi cially admitted the University of Virginia as the league’s eighth member. The fi rst, and only, withdrawal of a school from the ACC came on June 30, 1971, when the University of South Carolina tendered its resignation

The ACC operated with seven members until April 3, 1978, when the Georgia Institute of Technology was admitted. The Atlanta school had withdrawn from the Southeastern Conference in January of 1964.

The ACC expanded to nine members on July 1, 1991, with the addition of Florida State University.

The conference expanded to 11 members on July 1, 2004, with the addition of the University of Miami and Virginia Tech. On October 17, 2003, Boston College accepted an invitation to become the league’s 12th member starting with the 2005-06 academic year.

School Affi liationsCLEMSON – Charter member of the

Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association in 1894, a charter member of the Southern Conference in 1921, a charter member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in 1953.

DUKE – Joined the Southern Conference in December, 1928; charter member of the ACC in 1953.

FLORIDA STATE – Charter member of the Dixie Conference in 1948; joined the Metro Conference in July, 1976; joined the ACC in July, 1991.

GEORGIA TECH – Charter member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic

Association in 1894, charter member of Southern Conference in 1921, charter member of the SEC in 1932, joined the ACC in April, 1978.

MARYLAND – Charter member of the Southern Conference in 1921, charter member of the ACC in 1953.

MIAMI – Charter member of the BIG EAST Footbal l Conference in 1991; joined the

ACC in July, 2004.NORTH CAROLINA – Charter

m e m b e r o f t h e S o u t h e r n Intercollegiate Athletic Association

in 1894, charter member of the Southern Conference in 1921, charter

member of the ACC in 1953.N.C. STATE – Charter member of the Southern

Conference in 1921; charter member of the ACC in 1953.

VIRGINIA – Charter member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association in 1894, charter member of the Southern Conference in 1921, resigned from Southern Conference in December 1936, joined the ACC in December, 1953.

VIRGINIA TECH – Charter member of the Southern Conference in 1921; withdrew from Southern Conference in June, 1965; became a charter member of the BIG EAST Football Conference in February, 1991; joined the ACC in July, 2004.

WAKE FOREST – Joined the Southern Conference in February, 1936, charter member of the ACC in 1953.


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The Virginia Tech Sports Medicine Department is an ever-changing and developing unit that strives to provide the most current and comprehensive care to all student-athletes. The department, under the leadership of Gunnar Brolinson, D.O., Delmas Bolin, M.D., and Mike Goforth, director of athletic training, is constantly evolving to incorporate new ideas and state-of-the-art resources for the betterment of student-athletes.

A professional staff — including primary care physicians who are Board certified in family medicine and sports medicine, orthopaedic surgeons, certified athletic trainers, physical therapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, sports psychologists, nutritionists and orthotists — is available to manage the health care of athletes.

As part of the evolution, Tech recently completed its second full year in the new 4,300-square-foot Eddie Ferrell Memorial Training Room. This area consolidated the training rooms that existed in the Merryman Center and Cassell Coliseum. The new facility gives the training staff a centralized area to

care for the needs of all Virginia Tech student-athletes. There is state-of-the-art equipment and a unique style of architecture, developed by Glenn Reynolds, AIA and Larry Perry as the consulting engineer.

The new room, which nearly doubles the size of the former Merryman Center facility, also allows the staff to utilize that room for physical therapy, chiropractic care and massage therapy. With its completion, Virginia Tech now has more than 10,000 square feet dedicated to sports medicine, placing Tech in the top five percent nationally. In addition, the $10 million Merryman Center, a state-of-the-art facility which includes 2,400 square feet of medical space, will supplement the new training room.

This treatment room has numerous treatment modalities, including portable X-ray, electric stimulation, ultrasound, hot and cold packs and a lumbar/cervical traction unit. It also has offices for the staff, dozens of training tables, two cold tubs, whirlpools, an underwater treadmill, a Biodex System 3 and various other pieces of rehabilitation equipment.

After an injury, an athlete will go through rehabilitation and physical therapy. Athletes are then moved to weight training, as they become able. The strength and conditioning staff uses specific programs for each injury in an effort to get the athlete back quickly.

The range of benefits athletes have access to include custom orthotics, custom mouth guards, specialized DonJoy prophylactic bracing and many other options to help prevent or protect them from injuries. The sports medicine staff also takes great pride in treating the athlete year-round.

Special attention is paid to off-season activity. During this time, the staff will analyze past injury data from each participant and construct a preventative program that is followed over a nine-week period between the end of the season and the beginning of spring practice. This same procedure is followed during the summer.

If physical therapy is needed, student-athletes can be seen by therapist Mark Piechoski in the Ferrell Training Room. Piechoski, who is a Certified Athletic Trainer,

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Director of Athletics

David ChambersSenior Associate

Director of Athletics for External Affairs

Tom GabbardAssociate Director

of Athletics forInternal Affairs

Jon JaudonAssociate Director

of Athletics forAdministration

Jim WeaverDirector of Athletics

Charles StegerUniversity President

John BalleinAssociate Director

of Athletics forFootball Operations

Tim EastAssistant Director of

Athletics for Marketing and Promotions

Tim ParkerAssistant Director

of Athletics forCompliance

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of Athletics forAthletic Performance

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of Athletics forFinancial Affairs

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of Athletics forTicketing Services

Physical Therapist, and Strength and Conditioning Specialist plays a large role in the overall program developed to return the injured athlete back to 100 percent. In addition, staff sport psychologist Gary Bennett is available to all student-athletes for personal and performance issues.

Virginia Tech also has the services of Dr. Greg Tilley, team chiropractor. Dr. Tilley provides Tech athletes with specialized treatment for spine related conditions and also plays a huge role in performance enhancement through various chiropractic techniques.

Tech also maintains a special relationship with Montgomery Regional Hospital. Montgomery Regional Hospital is the choice for state-of-the-art equipment to perform surgeries, diagnostic imaging and processing of laboratory requests.

Carrie Hendrick begins her first year with the Hokie swimming & diving squads as a graduate assistant trainer.

Administration

Athletic TrainingAthletic Training

Administration


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The success of Virginia Tech’s swimming and diving program rests largely on the academic progress of each student-athlete. The academic performance of Tech student-athletes has improved each year due in part to the Student Athlete Academic Support Services (SAASS).

The Virginia Tech graduation rate for student-athletes has risen signifi cantly in recent years and reached 70 percent in 2003 as compared to the national average of 62 percent. The 70 percent student-athlete graduation rate marks the second straight year and fi ve in the last 10 years that Tech has reached that level.

In addition to posting impressive graduation fi gures, Virginia Tech’s student-athletes continue to excel in the classroom. For the sixth consecutive record setting year, 482 3.0 GPA’s were earned by student-athletes, student trainers, student managers, cheerleaders

and High Techs during the 2003 calendar year. These student-athletes and students from support areas were recognized at the Athletic Director’s Honors Breakfast last spring.

Student-athletes are the most visible student component of a university. They entertain thousands of fans, students and alumni. Their athletic ability and achievement is the primary focus for national media attention. Athletic events bring back not only faithful alumni, but are a welcome mat for potential new students.

Student-athletes devote many hours to practice, conditioning and training that are not required of all students. Due to their time commitment and their high visibility, it is an obligation and in the best interest of the university to supply these students with services which will allow them to maximize their academic potential.

The Virginia Tech Student Athlete Academic Support Services offi ce is committed to providing fundamental and supplemental programming, consistent with university and NCAA policy, aimed at enhancing each student athlete’s educational experience.

The expectations of the Virginia Tech community are that each student-athlete achieves their maximum academic and athletic potential. With the proper assistance, facilities and encouragement, these potentials can become a reality.

Academic facilities for student-athletes include the Monogram Room, a large room used as a study hall area, adjacent to the SAASS offi ce in Cassell Coliseum.

The HEAT (Hokies Engaging in Advanced Technology) Lab and its satellite sites house over 40 computers on the second fl oor and third floors of Cassell Coliseum. Laptop computers are also available

for Tech athletes to use when travelling to away contests. The athletic department also provides areas for private, quiet study for the athletes’ convenience.

Together, these spaces provide the student-athlete with a variety of study environments conducive to their success. Athletes can use these facilities between classes, after practice or in the evenings, with flexible hours tailored to make the most of a student-athlete’s limited time.

Chris Helms, in his sixth year at Tech, is the director and is responsible for the development and leadership of the Student Ath lete Academic Support Services offi ce.

Assisting him are associate directors Lois Berg and Colin Howelett and Katie Ammons. Berg oversees the academic progress of the swimming & diving teams.

Student Athlete Academic Support ServicesStudent Athlete Academic Support Services

Strength & ConditioningOne of the most important

aspects of a succesful college swimming & diving program is its strength and conditioning program.

Thanks to the direction of Assistant Athletics Director for Athletic Performance Mike Gentry, the Virginia Tech strength and conditioning program is among the best in the nation.

One of the main support centers of the Tech swimming & diving team is the strength and conditioning program. The results of hard work by the staff and the student-athletes are beginning to show as the Hokies prepare for their fi rst season in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Tech swimmers and divers train in the Jim “Bulldog” Haren Weight Room. Located in Jamerson Athletic Center, the 5,000-square foot weight room was officially dedicated in September 1985 to Haren, a former Hokie football player and long-time supporter of the Virginia Tech Athletic Department. Men’s soccer also

uses the state-of-the-art new weight room on the lower level of the Merryman Center. With the two facilities, the Hokies have more than 22,000-square feet of strength and conditioning training space.

Sports NutritionEating healthy and choosing

nutritious diets are important aspecst of a Virginia Tech student-athlete’s life, and that’s why in July 2002, the athletics department implemented the sports nutrition program. Amy Freel serves as the director.

Freel works individually with student-athletes to provide them with information they need on their diet. She also provides individual players with diet counseling on issues such as gaining lean muscle mass, losing body fat, and eating choices to improve performance.

She also designs preseason menus, snacks and training table menus for the soccer team.

“It is extremely beneficial for our student-athletes to have nutrition education and counseling

available to them in order for them to remain successful in their sports and outside of athletics,” Freel said. “The individualized nutrition education allows me and the athletes to get very specifi c on their nutritional, personal and sport-specifi c goals.”

The sports nutritionist works with the “Training Edge,” a dining option for health-conscious students and athletes, to design menus for training tables and daily menu selections.

Also in July 2002, the Virginia Tech Athletics Department purchased the BOD POD body composition system. Tech is one of a handful of college athletic departments using this type of technology. The BOD POD is found in many professional training facilities, such as the NFL and Major League Baseball. It accurately measures body composition (percent of body fat, lean muscle mass and fat mass) through air displacement within fi ve minutes.

Research has shown that an increase in lean muscle mass will

Athletic PerformanceAthletic Performanceincrease athletic performance. The Sports Nutrition Program has helped countless Tech athletes maximize their athletic performance.

Sport PsychologyVirginia Tech also offers another

important service to all its student-athetes – sport psychology. Dr. Gary Bennett coordinates the sport psychology department, which offers psychological and performance enhancement services for student-athletes. Bennett also works closely with the Cook Counseling Center.

Bennett meets with student-athletes on an individual basis for personal counseling and to discuss the mental aspects of the game. He also works on team building, communication and performance enhancement.

T h e s p o r t p s y c h o l o g y department also offer an injury group to afford injured athletes the opportunity to meet with other injured athletes and talk about their recovery process.

From peaceful outings at the nearbyCascades, to thrilling Tech football gamesat Lane Stadium, to downtown festivals,the Blacksburg area has a lot to offer.

One of America’s best college towns, Blacksburg is a perfect setting for a great university like Virginia Tech. Located in Southwest Virginia on a plateau between the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountains, Blacksburg combines the laid-back lifestyle of a small town with the amenities one would expect to fi nd around a major center of higher education. Together, the town and university have worked hard to create a progressive community that ranks among the nation’s elite living environments. Virginia Tech and the Town of Blacksburg gained national and international attention by creating the world’s fi rst “electronic village.” Businesses and industries have been drawn by the potential of the quaint town. Established in 1798 by John and William Black, the town is surrounded by scenic mountain views that accentuate the area. Since its founding, Blacksburg has grown to become the largest town in Virginia. The nearly 36,000 residents (including students) enjoy a close proximity to a variety of recreation areas such as the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Claytor Lake and the New River. The region features a moderate climate and four distinct seasons. Blacksburg was recently named by Outside magazine as one of the top 10 places to live in America. The town’s location (adjacent to major in ter state highways) provides convenient access to most points in the southern and eastern parts of the country. More information on Blacksburg can be found on the web site of the Blacksburg Elec tron ic Village, www.bev.net or at www.blacksburg.va.us.

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