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1 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 2 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS MEDIA INFORMATION Sports Information Department Media Information THIS IS NSU President/Administration Overview/History Degree Offerings Campus Map & Directions 2008 SHARKS Coaching Staff Outlook Roster/Analysis Returning Players Incoming Players 2007 SEASON REVIEW Season Review Results/Statistics Conference/Post Season Results NSU HISTORY AND RECORDS Team Records Overall Individual Records All-Time Roster 2007-08 OPPONENTS SSC Opponents SSC Information NCAA Information NSU DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS Mission Statement Staff Directory Athletics’ History Athletic Training Strength and Conditioning Athletic Facilities Athletic Hall of Fame Shark Club Academic Support and Compliance 2 2 4 5 6 7 NSU QUICK FACTS UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Fla. Founded: 1964 Undergrad Enrollment: 5,413 Nickname: Sharks Colors: Navy Blue, Gray Conference: Sunshine State Conference Affiliation: NCAA Division II President: Ray Ferrero, Jr. Faculty Representative: Dr. Mark Cavanaugh Mailing Address: 3301 College Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796 ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Director of Athletics: Michael Mominey Assoc. AD/Communications: Robert Prior Asst. AD/Sports Medicine: Larry Starr Asst. AD/Compliance and SWA: Ann Walker Athletics Office Phone Number: (954) 262-8250 Athletics Fax: (954) 262-3926 Athletics Web site: http://nsuathletics.nova.edu WOMEN’S TENNIS COACHING STAFF Head coach: Michael Coleman (Fifth Season) Alma mater/year: B.S., Physical Therapy, School of Medicine University of Maryland, 1973 DScPT, University of Maryland, 2005 Record at NSU: 53-38, 16-8 SSC WOMEN’S TENNIS INFORMATION First year of Women’s Tennis:1987-88 Re-Established: 2003-04 All-time record: 53-38, 16-8 SSC 2007 record: 22-3, 7-1 SSC Home Court: BCC Tennis Courts 10 12 14 16 23 26 27 31 34 35 36 38 39 40 42 45 48 50 51 52 54 56 58 CREDITS The 2007 Women’s Tennis Media Guide was written and compiled by the Nova Southeastern University Sports Information Office: Robert Prior Jeffrey Kelley Guy Harrison Andrea Buenano Layout and Design: Athletic Photography: Special thanks to: Kara-Ann Boyne Gary Curreri NSU Office of Publications Kim Carbo 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 4 MEDIA INFORMATION SPORTS INFORMATION DEPARTMENT STAFF Assoc. AD/Communications: Robert Prior Email: prior@nsu.nova.edu Phone: (954) 262-8261 Cellular: (954) 732-6182 Sports Information Assistant: Guy Harrison Email: hguy@nsu.nova.edu Phone: (954) 262-8235 Cellular: (213) 272-1963 Sports Information Coordinator: Jeffrey Kelley Email: jeffkell@nsu.nova.edu Phone: (954) 262-8275 Cellular: (954) 770-2499 Sports Information Graduate Assistant: Andrea Buenano Email: abuenano@nova.edu Phone: (954) 262-8283 Sports Information Office Fax: (954) 262-3273 MEDIA INFORMATION OVERVIEW The Sports Information Department provides a variety of services to the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the news media. Sports Information duties include keeping accurate statistical data of each athletic event and providing publications for each team such as media guides, game programs, schedule posters, schedule cards and press releases. The department has won numerous awards for its media guides in recent years. In addition, the Sports Information Department organizes game-day operations and provides information to the local and national news media and to student-athletes’ hometown newspapers. A member of the NSU sports information staff will be present at all home games and will travel with NSU teams for road contests. ATHLETICS WEB SITE The Sports Information Department maintains, creates and manages all editorial, statistical and biographical content for the official NSU Athletics Web site. The NSU Athletics Web site can be accessed on the Internet at http://nsuathletics.nova.edu. The NSU Athletics Web site also provides cutting-edge multimedia features such as live audio broadcasts of select NSU athletic events and functions as well as live statistical information during select home games. A complete audio broadcast schedule, as well as archived broadcasts of past events, can be viewed on the NSU Athletics Web site through the following link: http://nsuathletics.nova. edu/statistics/liveaudio.cfm. SHARK ALERT The Sports Information Department also publishes SHARK ALERT, a free, weekly NSU Department of Athletics email newsletter that can be subscribed to on the official NSU Athletics Web site. SHARK ALERT provides NSU fans with interesting, informative and timely weekly headlines; player/coach features; game recaps; game previews; information on upcoming special events and promotions; and many other newsworthy items. ESCORES Fans also can receive up-to-date scores and information directly to their cell phones via text message, by email or both by signing up for eScores. eScores is a free one-of-a-kind fan messaging service, and fans can sign up by clicking the eScores link on the NSU Athletics Web site. CREDENTIALS Members of the working press, electronic media and other news agencies can request credentials to cover NSU athletic events by calling the NSU Sports Information Department at least 24 hours prior to game time. Accredited photographers and Electronic News Gathering (ENG) crews may shoot from designated areas at all events. STATISTICS/MEDIA SERVICES Media guides, programs, fact sheets and cumulative statistics will be furnished to the working media prior to game time. Complete statistical information will be available to the media at the conclusion of all NSU home athletic events.Telephones and a fax machine are available for use in the athletics offices and in the University Center Press Room. Please contact a member of the sports information staff to request use of this service. INTERVIEWS All one-on-one interviews with Nova Southeastern University players and coaches should be scheduled through the NSU Sports Information Department. Please provide at least 24 hours advance notice to allow interview arrangements to be made. Interviews at the conclusion of all home games will be held after a brief cooling-off period. Any requests for visiting team interviews should be made through the visiting team’s sports information representative. If one is not present, the NSU sports information staff will assist with visiting team interview needs. 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 5 THIS IS NSU 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 6 THIS IS NSU PRESIDENT & ADMINISTRATION RAY FERRERO, JR., J.D. PRESIDENT, NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Ray Ferrero has served as President/CEO of Nova Southeastern University since January 1, 1998. Prior thereto, he served as a member of the Board of Trustees from 1984 to 1988, as Chairman of the Board of Trustees from 1988 to 1995, and as Vice-Chairman from 1995 to 1997. He also served as Chairman of the Finance Committee from 1995 to 1997. Prior to joining the University as President, he was a practicing trial attorney from 1960 through 1997. He received a B.B.A. degree from St. John’s University, and a J.D. degree from the University of Florida. He was President of The Florida Bar 1987-1988, and the American Bar Association Florida State Delegate 1989-1998. He is also a member of the Broward County Bar Association and Broward County Trial Lawyers Association. In 1995, he was appointed by Governor of the state of Florida to serve as Chairman of the Committee of Inquiry – 15th Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission, to investigate alleged improprieties in the judicial nominating process, and is currently serving as a member of the Board of Governors of the Tower Club, National Conference for Community and Justice, Broward Workshop and Broward Alliance, and on the Board of Directors of the United Way. Ray Ferrero has also lectured extensively through the United States to legal, business and civic groups. GEORGE L. HANBURY II, PH.D. EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADMINISTRATION/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER On September 1, 1998, George L. Hanbury II became the executive vice president for administration of Nova Southeastern University. Prior to his appointment as executive vice president, he had a career in municipal administration totaling more than 30 years and was the chief executive officer (city manager) to Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Portsmouth, Va.; and Virginia Beach, Va. In addition, he was an assistant city manager in the cities of Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Hanbury received his Ph.D. in public administration from Florida Atlantic University. He also holds a master’s degree in public administration from Old Dominion University and a bachelor of science degree in business administration with a major in public administration from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). He has been certified through the Senior Executive Institute at the University of Virginia and was inducted into Pi Alpha Alpha, the national honor society for the field of public affairs and public administration. FRANK DEPIANO, PH.D. VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Frank DePiano received his Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina in 1980. During his 25-plus years of academic experience, DePiano has participated in a number of national leadership roles including serving on the American Psychological Association’s Board of Educational Affairs’ Executive Committee, president of the Society of Psychological Hypnosis and chair of numerous accreditation site visits and national education task forces. Scholarly contributions include the publication of a book, book chapters and articles in referred journals. He has served as the editor-in-chief of three referred journals and as an editorial review board member for several journals. Currently, he serves as a book review editor for Haworth Press. While at Nova Southeastern University, DePiano has served as the initial dean of the Center for Psychological Studies, the chair of the University Council of Deans, an associate dean in the recently formed College of Dental Medicine and the initial chair of the Criminal Justice Institute. He also participated in the launching of the day division undergraduate program. In working with the undergraduate program, DePiano assisted in the development of NSU Athletics and served as one of the inaugural coaches. DePiano is now involved in developing the Academic Review at Nova Southeastern University, a rigorous degree review procedure that is intended to assist academic programs in attaining preeminence within their academic fields. 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE THIS IS NSU OVERVIEW & HISTORY 1960s · Originally named Nova University of Advanced Technology, the university was chartered by the state of Florida in 1964 as a graduate institution in the physical and social sciences. · The land occupied by the university was previously a naval training airfield during World War II named Forman Field. After World War II, the federal government had promised the Forman family, from whom the land was purchased, that the land would only be used for educational purposes. This led the land to be used for the creation of the South Florida Education Center of which Nova Southeastern University is now a part. · First class of 17 graduate students enrolled on Monday, September 25, 1967, on the main campus in Davie, Fla. They had been selected from 250 applicants from all over the country. They were all doctoral students and had been given free tuition, as well as stipends of up to $5,000 for living expenses. On top of that, it took 68 staff members, 17 faculty members and an annual budget of $1.7 million to run the university that year. 1970s · On June 23, 1970, the board of trustees voted to enter into a federation with the New York Institute of Technology. Alexander Schure, president of NYIT, became chancellor of Nova University. Abraham S. Fischler became president. The university charter was amended and “of Advanced Technology” was dropped from its corporate name. · In 1971, Nova University was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). · In 1972, the university introduced its first off-campus course of study, in education. · The school was renamed Nova University in 1974. · On campus, undergraduate evening programs began for adults, while the law school was opened in 1974. · In 1976, the university received a $16 million gift from the estate of Leo Goodwin Sr., and began extensive campus and program expansion. Shortly after this, NSU dissolved its relationship with NYIT and began to create a board of trustees filled by South Florida community leaders, putting the stewardship of Nova back in the hands of its own local board. 1980s · The Nova University that emerged in 1985 was committed to incorporating new educational technologies, made possible by computers and telecommunications, into the teaching and learning process and into its delivery of education. · In 1989, celebrating its 25th year, Nova University was enrolling more than 8,000 students and had nearly 25,000 graduates, with revenues of nearly $70 million. · Over the next five years, three new buildings were constructed and a campus-wide beautification campaign added landscaping that greatly changed the look of the campus. 1990s · In 1994, Nova University merged with Southeastern University of the Health Sciences to form Nova Southeastern University (NSU), adding the Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, Optometry and Allied Health to the university. The university continued its expansion of building projects and added new academic, clinical and community service programs. · By 1999, at the 35th anniversary, the university was enjoying an era of sustained growth, facilitated by a healthy infusion of endowment funds and a nearly 1,000-student increase in enrollment between fall 1998 and fall 1999. · NSU’s enrollment had increased approximately 42 percent; full-time members of the faculty, staff and administration expanded to almost 2,600; and minority representation among faculty and staff members and students continued to expand. 2000s · The William and Norma Horvitz Administration Building, a 62,000-square-foot structure that houses the office of the president and numerous other administration departments for the university was constructed. · The Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center was completed in 2001 and is the largest public library facility in the state of Florida. · The Carl DeSantis Building, housing the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, opened its doors in 2004. This $33-million building is a 261,000-square-foot, five-story facility, that is also home to the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences. · The state-of-the-art, 366,000-square-foot University Center, which opened on August 24, 2006, features three NCAA competition courts in the main arena, as well as two intramural courts, group fitness and instruction rooms, cardio and weight training areas, squash courts, a rock climbing wall, and The Flight Deck. · In addition, five residence halls on the main campus serve undergraduate, graduate, health professions, and law students, with a capacity for housing up to 720 students in approximately 207,000 square feet of living space. The Commons, a new, 525-bed residence hall, opened for the Fall 2007 semester. 7 Key Facts · Nova Southeastern University’s field-based programs are located in 32 other Florida cities, 21 other U.S. states and several international sites. · NSU is well known for innovation and quality in both traditional and distance education. The university serves large numbers of adult students and a growing population of traditional undergraduates. To date, the institution has produced approximately 90,000 alumni. · NSU is the largest independent institution of higher education in the Southeast and the sixth largest independent university nationally, with a fall 2004 enrollment of more than 26,000. It is the largest of the 67 independent institutions in Florida, with an operating budget of approximately $355 million. To date, the institution has produced more than 90,000 alumni. Courses of study lead to associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees. The university’s programs are administered through academic centers that offer courses at the Fort Lauderdale campus, as well as at locations throughout Florida; across the nation; and at selected international sites in the Bahamas, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Greece, Jamaica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom and Venezuela. 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 8 CENTER FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES M.S. Clinical Psychopharmacology M.S. Counseling (online) M.S. Mental Health Counseling M.S. School Guidance and Counseling Psy.S. School Psychology Ph.D. Clinical Psychology Psy.D. Clinical Psychology CROSS-CENTER DEGREE PROGRAM M.S. Criminal Justice (9 specializations) THIS IS NSU DEGREE OFFERINGS Family Ministry Family Studies Family Systems Health Care Health Care Conflict Resolution Peace Studies H. WAYNE HUIZENGA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP B.S. Accounting B.S. Business Administration B.S. Economics B.S. Finance B.S. Management B.S. Marketing B.S. Sport and Recreation Management M.Acc. Master of Accounting M.B.A. Master of Business Administration M.B.A. Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship M.B.A. Master of Business Administration in Finance M.B.A. Master of Business Administration in Real Estate Development M.I.B.A. Master of International Business Administration M.P.A. Master of Public Administration M.S./HRM Master of Science in Human Resource Management M.S./L Master of Science in Leadership (with FSEHS) M.Tax. Master of Taxation D.B.A. Doctor of Business Administration FARQUHAR COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES B.A. American Studies B.A. Communication Studies B.A. English B.A. History B.A. Humanities B.A. International Studies B.A. Theatre B.S. Applied Professional Studies (6 concentrations) B.S. Athletic Training B.S. Biology (premedical) B.S. Computer Information Systems B.S. Computer Science B.S. Criminal Justice B.S. Environmental Science/Studies B.S. Legal Studies B.S. Marine Biology B.S. Paralegal Studies B.S. Psychology M.A. Writing HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION College of Allied Health and Nursing B.H.Sc. Bachelor of Health Science in Vascular Sonography B.S.N. Bachelor of Science in Nursing · Entry-level · R.N. to B.S.N. M.H.Sc. Master of Health Science · Anesthesiologist Assistant FISCHLER SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES M.M.S. Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant A.A. Early Childhood Education M.O.T. Master of Occupational Therapy B.S. Applied Professional Studies (1 concentration) M.S.N. Master of Science in Nursing B.S. Education (1 concentration) Au.D. Doctor of Audiology B.S. Elementary Education D.H.Sc. Doctor of Health Science B.S. Exceptional Student Education D.P.T. Doctor of Physical Therapy (entry-level) B.S. Prekindergarten/Primary Education (Age 3–Grade 3) Dr.OT Doctor of Occupational Therapy M.S. Criminal Justice (2 specializations) Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing M.S. Education (30 specializations) Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational Therapy M.S. Human Services (3 specializations) Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy M.S. Instructional Technology and Distance Education M.S. Leadership—Education and Human Services track (with Huizenga School) T-D.P.T. Transition Doctor of Physical Therapy College of Dental Medicine M.S. Speech-Language Pathology M.Sc.D. Master of Science in Dentistry Ed.S. Educational Specialist (14 specializations) D.M.D. Doctor of Dental Medicine Ed.D. Education (9 concentrations) College of Medical Sciences Ed.D. Educational Leadership M.B.S. Master of Biomedical Sciences Ed.D. Instructional Technology and Distance Education College of Optometry SLP.D. Speech-Language Pathology M.S. Clinical Vision Research O.D. Doctor of Optometry GRADUATE SCHOOL OF COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES College of Osteopathic Medicine M.S. Computer Information Systems* M.S.BI Biomedical Informatics M.S. Computer Science M.P.H. Master of Public Health M.S. Computing Technology in Education* D.O. Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine M.S. Information Security D.O. Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine for Doctors of Podiatric Medicine M.S. Management Information Systems* D.O./MBA Health Care Administration Ph.D. Computer Information Systems* D.O./M.S. Health Law Ph.D. Computer Science D.O./M.S. Health Law Professions Ph.D. Computing Technology in Education College of Pharmacy Ph.D. Information Systems*† Pharm. D. Doctor of Pharmacy Also Graduate Certificate in Information Security OCEANOGRAPHIC CENTER * Optional concentration in Information Security M.S. Coastal Zone Management † Optional concentration in Information Science M.S. Marine Biology M.S. Marine Environmental Sciences GRADUATE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Ph.D. Oceanography/Marine Biology M.A. Cross-Disciplinary Studies Also Graduate Certificate in M.S. College Student Affairs Coastal Studies M.S. Conflict Analysis and Resolution M.S. Family Therapy SHEPHARD BROAD LAW CENTER D.M.F.T. Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy M.S. Education Law Ph.D. Conflict Analysis and Resolution M.S. Employment Law Ph.D. Family Therapy M.S. Health Law Also Graduate Certificates in J.D. Law Advanced Family Systems College Student Personnel Conflict Analysis and Resolution 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE THIS IS NSU CAMPUS MAP & DIRECTIONS 9 3301 College Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796 800-541-NOVA (6682) nsuinfo@nsu.nova.edu From I-95 or Florida’s Turnpike: Exit at I-595, proceed west to University Drive exit. Turn left (south) onto University Drive. Proceed approximately 1 ½ miles to SW 30 Street (Abe Fischler Blvd.), turn left (east). NSU’s main campus will be on the right side. From University Drive: From I-595, take University Drive south 1 ½ miles past I-595 to SW 30 Street (Abe Fischler Blvd). Turn left (east). NSU’s main campus will be on the right side. From south of Griffin Road: Take University Drive north approximately 2 miles past Griffin Road to SW 30 Street (Abe Fischler Blvd.). Turn right (east). NSU’s main campus will be on the right side. From I-75: From Miami heading north or west coast/Naples heading east Merge onto I-595 eastbound (towards Fort Lauderdale). Exit at University Drive exit, turn right (south). Proceed approximately 1 ½ miles on University Drive to SW 30 Street (Abe Fischler Blvd.), turn left (east). NSU’s main campus will be on the right side. 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 10 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 11 Seniors: Duenas, Korotkevich, Waterman, Kulichova 2007-08 SHARKS 2007-08 SHARKS 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 12 2007-08 SHARKS COACHING STAFF MICHAEL COLEMAN HEAD COACH FIFTH SEASON COLEMAN Michael Coleman is entering his fifth season as head coach of the NSU women’s tennis team. During his first five years at the helm of the Sharks tennis squad, Coach Coleman has already managed to guide the program to new heights. In 2007, Coleman guided the Sharks to their best season in program history, finishing the season 22-3 and ranked No. 8 in the nation, No. 2 in the Region. The Sharks were selected to their third consecutive NCAA Southeast Region Tournament as a No. 2 seed, and served as hosts for the first time in program history. Alexa Korotkevich was awarded All-American as a singles player, becoming the first women’s tennis player in NSU history to be named All-American two years in a row. In 2006, the Sharks followed up an impressive fall with an even better spring season in which it achieved a No. 9 national ranking, their highestever ranking. In 2006, Alexa Korotkevich and Ulia Talalenko THE COLEMAN FILE EDUCATION B.S., Physical Therapy, School of Medicine University of Marlyand, 1973 DScPT, University of Maryland, 2007 TENNIS EXPERIENCE 1969-1999 Various levels of competition Professional Tennis Registry 1999 Tennis Challenge Committee NCAA National Clay Court Championships OTHER EXPERIENCE 1970 Professional Member American Red Cross 1997 Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer COACHING EXPERIENCE 1999-01 Head Coach Men’s and Women’s Tennis McDaniel College, DIII (formely Western Maryland College) 2001-03 Head Coach George Mason University, DI 2003Head Coach Nova Southeastern University, DII burst on the scene to become First Team All-SSC performers as both singles players and doubles partners. Both were also named ITA Doubles All-Americans after their stellar season. 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 2007-08 SHARKS Going 16-8, the Sharks appeared in their second-consecutive NCAA Regional Tournament before getting turned away by Florida Gulf Coast. After a strong fall, the Sharks began the 2005 spring season ranked No. 17 in the nation and No. 4 in the southeast region. The team continued its great success in the spring season, as the Sharks defeated Division I opponents, including Providence College and the University of Pittsburgh. The Lady Sharks also captured key conference wins over rivals Eckerd College, the University of Tampa and Saint Leo University. The Sharks finished the 2004 regular season strong with a record of 14-12 overall and 4-4 in the SSC. By season’s end, NSU was ranked No. 23 in the nation and No. 5 in the southeast region. As a result, Coach Coleman’s team earned the program’s first-ever berth in the NCAA Division II National Championships where the Lady Sharks fell in the opening round to Rollins College. Coleman came to NSU in July 2003, after serving as head coach of the women’s tennis team at George Mason University for two years. Prior to his time at George Mason, he was the head men’s and women’s tennis coach at Western Maryland College where he led the women’s team to a Centennial Conference doubles championship. As a middle school teacher at McDonogh School in Baltimore, Md., Coleman served as coach for the varsity women’s tennis, women’s basketball and wrestling teams from 1996-2001. During the summer of 2001 and 2002, Coleman was the Director of Tennis for the McDonogh Summer Programs where he coordinated tennis camps for an average of 100 students per day. Coleman holds a bachelor of science degree in physical therapy from the University of Maryland-School of Medicine. He is a licensed physical therapist and has served as president of the Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. In 2007, Coleman was awarded his Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy Degree by the University of Maryland. Before embarking on his coaching career, Coleman owned and operated a successful physical therapy practice in the Maryland area for 27 years, including two women’s breast cancer rehabilitation centers. His experience included working with such elite athletes as Johnny Unitas, Elvin Hayes, Wes Unseld and members of the 1979 Miami Dolphins. 13 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 14 2007-08 SHARKS OUTLOOK The standards set for the Nova Southeastern University Women’s Tennis Team are superior. Over the past four years the program has grown into a very successful one, qualifying for three Regional appearances. Over the past four years head coach Michael Coleman has challenged his team to reach realistic goals. Nova Southeastern’s annual goal is to win the Sunshine State Conference Championship ring, and then progress from the NCAA Regionals to the NCAA Nationals. “We have come close to our goals, but need to conquer the obstacles that interfere with our plans” Coleman said. “It is hard to believe that we have begun our 5th year. Our national ranking continually improves, (now sitting at No. 8) but we would cherish making further strides in progress.” With a tough conference schedule and many top notch Division I and II opponents we are able to experience tenacious competition. Coleman feels that noble adversaries only make for quality rivalries. With the loss of two starting seniors the Sharks’ lineup will see some change for ’08. The challenge NSU will face this year is keeping everyone healthy and match ready. Alexa Korotkevich and Ulia Talalenko return as the Nova Southeastern’s only tennis All-Americans. It has been fascinating to watch these student athletes excel individually and together. The team will rely greatly on the success of Edita Kulichova and Tsippy Waterman. Both players were standouts for the Sharks last season and appear to be geared towards a prominent season. The leadership role of the Women’s Tennis team has been assumed by the four returners as well as sophomore Mary Crider, who serves as the liaison with student activities and emulates the team’s success. Mary has also been an integral part of the team, including a final match three set duel meet victory to lock up a win for her team. 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 2007-08 SHARKS OUTLOOK Adrienne Duenas, a junior college National Champion who missed last season, should be a vital addition of our line up. She has the ability to beat anyone she may face, continual hard work and desire. Rounding out the line up is Miranda Falzone, who works as hard as anyone on the team to improve her skills to progress into the starting line up. Freshman Edena Vahl exhibits excellent technique and with Freshman Andee Johnson has great potential and continues to progress. Coleman assures that the team will not only set the bar high for athletic excellence, but also will set high standards for academics. The team elicited a 3.44 GPA last semester. “It has been truly rewarding to watch my players pursuit of excellence on the court and in the classroom.” This year we will again be a force to contend within the Sunshine State Conference and plan to reach the Regionals with the goal of progressing to the National Championships. I am lucky to deal with an outstanding team of young ladies who are empathetic and honest. The Fall was an outstanding opportunity for the Sharks to compete at the University of Maryland Invitational which included; The University of Maryland, University of Missouri, Auburn University, University of Miami (Ohio), University of Delaware, Army, Air Force, and George Washington University. Our team was well represented and the results were terrific. A great team building and playing experience. The trip was made exceptional with a tour of Washington D.C. The Fall Regional Tournament in Lakeland presented as a lesson of tolerance and autonomy for the team as well as coach Rene Pena. Coach Coleman was unable to travel due to emergency back surgery. The team represented well, with the #1 doubles team going to the finals. Although the squad will be limited in experience, if we are able to maintain our health, our commitment should allow us to reach our goals. a persistent desire to play. She may play a vital role in this teams success, as experience builds. 15 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 16 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER NAME Mary Crider Adrienne Duenas Miranda Falzone Andee Johnson Alexa Korotkevich Edita Kulichova Ulia Talalenko Elena Vahl Tsippy Waterman CL SO SR SO FR SR SR JR FR SR 2007-08 SHARKS ROSTER HGT HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL 5-8 Georgetown, Texas/Georgetown HS 5-7 Los Angeles, California/Broward CC 5-5 Torrington, Conneticut/Torrington HS 5-7 Tyler, Texas/Robert E. Lee HS 5-11 St. Petersburg, Russia/Number 167 5-2 Nove Zamky, Slovakia/Broward CC 5-7 Naples, Fla./Barron Collier HS 5-5 Pittsford,New York/Pittsford Medon HS 5-5 Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Fort Lauderdale Prep ANALYSIS PLAYERS RETURNING NAME Mary Crider Adrienne Duenas Miranda Falzone Alexa Korotkevich Edita Kulichova Ulia Talalenko Tsippy Waterman CL FR SR FR SR JR SO JR HGT 5-8 5-7 5-5 5-11 5-2 5-7 5-5 Georgetown, Texas/Georgetown HS Los Angeles, California/Broward CC Torrington, Conneticut/Torrington HS St. Petersburg, Russia/Number 167 Nove Zamky, Slovakia/Broward CC Naples, Fla./Barron Collier HS Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Fort Lauderdale Prep HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL PLAYERS GRADUATED NAME Anna Schmidtmann Andrea Moncada Stephanie Zevallos FIRST YEAR PLAYERS NAME Andee Johnson Elena Vahl CL SR SR SR HGT 5-8 5-3 5-1 HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL Hamburg, Germany/Gymnasium Suderelbe Tegucigalpa, Honduras/Louisiana Tech University Sunrise, Fla./Piper HS CL FR FR 5-7 5-5 HGT HOMETOWN/PREVIOUS SCHOOL Tyler, Texas/Robert E. Lee HS Pittsford,New York/Pittsford Medon HS 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 2007-08 SHARKS 17 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 18 2007-08 SHARKS RETURNERS MARY CRIDER 5-8 | Sophomore Georgetown, Texas Georgetown HS CRIDER AS A FRESHMAN (2006-07) Finished the regular season on a six match winning streak, running her record to 8-1 in the No. 6 singles slot…Ran up a 12-3 doubles record, mainly at No. 3 with partner Tsippy Waterman…Was undefeated in SSC singles play, at 3-0…Won her first eight doubles matches of her collegiate career. CAREER Earned the Golden Eagle Award for Leadership in 2004 while at Georgetown High School…Most Outstanding player 2004-2006…Made it to the State 5A doubles quarterfinals in 2005 and semifinals in 2006. PERSONAL Born in Georgetown, Texas…Marine Biology and Environmental Science major…Aspires to clean up pollution in the marine environment…Hobbies include playing tennis and hanging out with friends…Believes her best asset to the team is her hard work…Lists Rafael Nadal as her favorite athlete…Daughter of Kenneth and Michelle Crider…Has one brother, Christopher (15). SEASON 2007 TOTALS CRIDER’S CAREER STATS SINGLES DOUBLES OVERALL WIN PCT. 8-1 12-3 20-4 .833 8-1 12-3 20-4 .833 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 2007-08 SHARKS 19 ADRIENNE DUENAS 5-7 | Senior Los Angeles, California Broward CC DUENAS AS A JUNIOR(2006-07) Redshirt - Did not make any appearances for NSU. CAREER Won Junior College National Championship at Broward Community College. PERSONAL Born in Los Angeles, Calif…Communication major…Aspires to play tennis professionally…Hobbies include movies, music and the beach…Believes her best assets to the team are her attitude and personality…Lists Pete Sampras as her favorite athlete…Names the Miami Heat as her favorite team…Daughter of Gustavo Duenas and Dominique Mace…Father Gustavo played minor league baseball. SEASON 2007 TOTALS DUENAS’ CAREER STATS SINGLES DOUBLES OVERALL WIN PCT. DID NOT PLAY DID NOT PLAY DID NOT PLAY DID NOT PLAY 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 20 2007-08 SHARKS MIRANDA FALZONE 5-5 | Sophomore Torrington, Connecticut Torrington HS FALZONE AS A FRESHMAN (2006-07) Was 1-0 in the No. 6 singles position, winning 6-0, 6-1 over Ashley Langton of Saint Rose… Partnered with Mary Crider to win her only doubles match of the season over Division I Providence College. CAREER Played as the number one player on her tennis team at Torrington High School. PERSONAL Born in Torrington, Conn…Education major…Aspires to be successful teacher… Hobbies include playing tennis…Believes her best assets to the team are her hard work and drive…Lists Kim Clijster as her favorite athlete…Daughter of Anthony and Michele Falzone…Has two siblings, Eric (21) and Breanna (24)… Sister Breanna played tennis at the University of Connecticut. SEASON 2007 TOTALS FALZONE’S CAREER STATS SINGLES DOUBLES OVERALL WIN PCT. 1-0 1-0 2-0 1.00 1-0 1-0 2-0 1.00 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 2007-08 SHARKS 21 ALEXA KOROTKEVICH 5-11 | Senior St. Petersburg, Russia N167 KOROTKEVICH AS A JUNIOR (2006-07) Named 2006 ITA Player to Watch…Concluded the regular season ranked No. 13 in the nation in singles play and No. 18 in doubles play along with teammate Ulia Talalenko...Finished 12-5 in the No. 1 singles position and 19-4 in the No. 1 doubles slot…Defeated two ranked singles players, No. 9 Victoria Welz and No. 34 Madora Mak…Named team MVP at the 2007 NSU Athletic Banquet...Named to the All-SSC Women’s Tennis Second Team in singles and All-SSC Second Team in doubles, along with partner Ulia Talalenko…Became the first NSU women’s tennis player to earn ITA All-American honors for singles play in 2007. AS A SOPHOMORE (2005-2006) Ranked No. 17 in the country in the spring…An All-Sunshine State Conference First Team selection…In NSU’s top flight, she posted a 17-8 record in singles, including a win over tenth-ranked Tasi Purcell of Rollins College (2/25/2006)…Registered a 21-6 record in doubles matches alongside Ulia Talalenko, forming an ITA All-American duo, NSU’s first-ever in tennis. PERSONAL Born in St. Petersburg, Russia…Business major…Enjoys horseback riding and believes her best asset to the team is her motivation…Hopes to win a conference championship…Daughter of Igor and Svetlana Korotkevich. KOROTKEVICH’S CAREER STATS SINGLES 17-6 12-5 29-11 DOUBLES 19-4 20-5 39-9 OVERALL 36-10 32-10 68-20 SEASON 2006 2007 TOTALS WIN PCT. .783 .762 .773 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 22 2007-08 SHARKS EDITA KULICHOVA 5-2 | Senior Nove Zamky, Slovakia Broward CC KULICHOVA AS A JUNIOR (2006-07) Made an immediate impact, finishing the regular season 18-3 in singles play and 16-7 in doubles play…Was 13-2 in the No. 3 singles position and 16-6 in the No. 2 doubles slot…Won 13 consecutive singles matches, and 17 of her first 18 singles matches of NSU career…Ranked as high as No. 12 in the Southeast Region in singles action…Received the Coaches Award at the 2007 Athletic Banquet. CAREER Helped lead Broward Community College to a National Championship in 2006. PERSONAL Born in Nove Zamky, Slovakia…Psychology major…Aspires to obtain a minor in counseling and a doctorate in family therapy…Hobbies include tennis, fitness, anything with movement as she hates to be bored…Believes her best assets to her team are her ability to win and working at 200 percent…Lists Rafael Nadal and Martina Hingis as her favorite athletes…Daughter of Jozef Kulich and Marta Kulichova…Has three siblings, Zuzana (34), Kristina (30) and Marta (15). SEASON 2007 TOTALS KULICHOVA’S CAREER STATS SINGLES DOUBLES OVERALL WIN PCT. 18-4 17-8 35-12 .745 18-4 17-8 35-12 .745 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 2007-08 SHARKS 23 ULIA TALALENKO 5-8 | Junior Naples, Florida Barron Collier HS TALALENKO AS A SOPHOMORE (2006-07) Ranked as high as No. 36 in the country and No. 8 in the Southeast Region… Has a 18-2 singles record, including a 3-0 in NSU’s top flight…Defeated Florida Gulf Coast University’s No. 46 ranked player Maria Braniecka, 4-6, 6-3 and 10-6 (4/16/07)… Won her final seven singles matches of the regular season…Finished 19-4 alongside partner Alexa Korotkevich at No. 1 doubles, which included victories over three nationally ranked duos…Named to the All-SSC singles team…Also honored as All-SSC first team doubles along with Korotkevich. AS A FRESHMAN (2005-2006) Ranked as high as 25th in the country…In NSU’s second flight, she compiled a 19-7 singles record, including a win in the fall season over No. 5 Alexandra Schunck of Lynn (9/24/05)…Registered a 21-6 doubles record while partnering with Alexa Korotkevich, forming an ITA All-American duo, NSU’s first-ever in tennis. CAREER A two-time Most Valuable Player while at Barron Collier HS…Received outstanding student honors in anatomy and physiology. PERSONAL Born in Novasibirsk, Russia.…Biology major…Enjoys listening to music and hopes to one day become a successful dentist…Believes her best asset to the team is her competitiveness…Lists her favorite athlete as Marat Safin…Daughter of Sergei and Lana Talalenko… Has one sister, Anastasia (12) and one brother, Gregory (10m)…Her father, Sergei took part in the Russian swimming world championships from 1970-1980. TALALENKO’S CAREER STATS SINGLES 17-5 20-2 37-7 DOUBLES 19-4 20-5 39-9 OVERALL 36-9 40-7 76-16 SEASON 2006 2007 TOTALS WIN PCT. .800 .851 .826 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 24 2007-08 SHARKS WATERMAN TSIPPY WATERMAN 5-5 | Senior Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Ft. Lauderdale Prep AS A JUNIOR (2006-07) Became the first NSU women’s tennis player to finish the regular season with an unblemished record (18-0)…Was 3-0 in the second flight, 2-0 in the third flight, 5-0 in the fourth flight and 8-0 at No. 5 singles…Also undefeated in conference play at 8-0… Recorded a 15-4 record in doubles play, mainly with Mary Crider…Won her first nine doubles matches of the season...Named to the All-SSC Second Team in singles. AS A SOPHOMORE (2005-06) Ranked 44th in the country during the fall season… Tallied a 15-7 singles record for the Sharks out of the third flight and compiled a 15-8 doubles record along with Andrea Moncada. AS A FRESHMAN (2004-05) Became NSU’s No. 1 player during her freshman season, earning Sunshine State Conference First Team All-Conference and ITA Southeast Region Player to Watch honors… Also an All-SSC Second Team selection with doubles partner Stefanie Gribi…Was named Female Student-Athlete of the Year at annual NSU Athletics Banquet...Finishing the season as the No. 33 singles player in the nation, Waterman posted a record of 16-8 in individual play, as she played in the number one position in each of NSU’s matches in the 2005 season…Had a 13-9 record in doubles play, as she was also on the top doubles team for the Sharks throughout her freshman season. PERSONAL Born in Amsterdam, Holland…Communications Major…Hopes to one day work in Broadcasting…Lists her favorite athlete as John McEnroe…Daughter of Isaac and Geulah Waterman. SEASON 2005 2006 2007 TOTALS WATERMAN’S CAREER STATS SINGLES 16-8 14-7 20-0 50-15 DOUBLES 13-9 15-8 17-4 45-21 OVERALL 29-17 29-15 37-4 95-36 WIN PCT. .630 .659 .902 .725 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 2007-08 SHARKS NEWCOMERS 25 JOHNSON ANDEE JOHNSON 5-6 | Freshman Tyler, Texas Robert E. Lee HS CAREER Named captain of her team at Robert E. Lee high school. PERSONAL Born in Tyler, Texas…Undecided Major…Enjoys hanging out with friends and family, music, tennis, the beach, and shopping… Names her favorite athlete as Roger Federer…Lists her favorite team as the Dallas Mavericks…Daughter of Chris and Barbara Johnson…Has one sister Jamie. VAHL ELENA VAHL 5-7 | Freshman Pittsford, New York Pittsford Mendon HS CAREER Named to the All-Greater Rochester tournament team…Awarded MVP and All-County for Pittsford Mendon high school…Received the sportsmanship award…Competed as a state participant. PERSONAL Born in Yekaterinburg, Russia...Biology Major…Enjoys shopping, tennis, spending time with family and the beach…Aspires to become an optometrist…Lists her favorite teams as the Miami Heat and Miami Dolphins…Daughter of Robert Pirwitz and Carol Vahl. 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 26 PEPSI Official Soft Drink Provider for Nova Southeastern University 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 27 Seniors: Moncada, Schmidtmann, Zevallos 2007 SEASON REVIEW 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 28 2006-07 SEASON REVIEW In 2007, Nova Southeastern University’s women’s tennis team recorded its best season-ever, ranking as high as seventh in NCAA Division II, and further established its reputation as one of the elite women’s tennis programs in the entire country. The Sharks, under the tutelage of fourth-year head coach Michael Coleman, began the season with 12 consecutive wins, including victories over six NCAA Division I opponents and two nationally ranked NCAA Division II teams. Returning All-Americans Ulia Talalenko and Alexa Korotkevich were each honored as the Sunshine State Conference women’s tennis player of the week during the program’s best start in history. Conference rival and No. 3 nationally ranked Lynn University defeated the Sharks 5-4 on March 18th, handing NSU their only loss of the regular season. Nova Southeastern responded to close out their regular season schedule with six consecutive victories, including wins over ranked opponents Barry University and Florida Gulf Coast University. After defeating Saint Leo University and Florida Southern College, NSU earned another shot to face Lynn University in the Sunshine State Conference Tennis Championships. Once again, the Sharks fell short, but at 21-2 Nova Southeastern amassed their best season since becoming members of the NCAA Division II five years ago. Good news would follow a week later, as it was announced that NSU earned its third consecutive Southeast Region bid, were awarded the second seed, and would host the Southeast Region II Tournament for the first time in program history. NSU progressed to the Southeast Region II Tournament finals after defeating University of Tampa, but fell just short of advancing to the NCAA Division II Women’s Tennis National Tournament with a loss to No. 11 Florida Southern 5-3 to conclude the season. Nova Southeastern wrapped up the season with a program record 22 wins. Four members of the team were honored on the All-Sunshine State Conference team. Ulia Talalenko was named first team All-SSC singles, while Alexa Korotkevich, Edita Kulichova, and Tsippy Waterman landed on the second team. The doubles duo of Korotkevich and Talalenko represented NSU on the All-SSC doubles first team. Ranked as high as No. 36 in the country and No. 8 in the Southeast Region, Talalenko had a 20-2 singles record, including a 3-0 record in NSU’s top flight. She won her final nine singles matches of the regular season and finished 20-5 alongside partner Alexa Korotkevich at No. 1 doubles, which included victories over three nationally ranked duos. Alexa Korotkevich became the first NSU women’s tennis player to earn multiple All-America honors when she was named an ITA singles All-American in 2007. She was named a pre-season 2007 ITA Player to Watch after being named as an ITA Doubles All-American along with partner Ulia Talalenko and concluded the regular season ranked No. 13 in the nation in singles play and No. 18 in doubles play. Alexa finished 13-5 at the No. 1 singles position and 20-5 in the No. 1 doubles slot. Korotkevich defeated two ranked singles players, No. 9 Victoria Welz and No. 34 Madora Mak. She was named team MVP at the 2007 NSU Athletic Banquet. Edita Kulichova made an immediate impact as a junior college transfer, finishing the regular season 18-3 in singles play and 16-7 in doubles play. Edita was 13-2 in the No. 3 singles position and 16-6 in the No. 2 doubles slot. She won 13 consecutive singles matches, and 17 of her first 18 singles matches of NSU career. Kulichova was ranked as high as No. 12 in the Southeast Region in singles action. She received the Coaches Award at the 2007 Athletic Banquet. Waterman became the first NSU women’s tennis player to finish the regular season with an unblemished record (18-0). She was 3-0 in the second flight, 2-0 in the third flight, 5-0 in the fourth flight and 8-0 at No. 5 singles. Tsippy was also undefeated in conference play at 8-0. She recorded a 15-4 record in doubles play, mainly with Mary Crider, and won her first nine doubles matches of the season. 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 2006-07 SEASON REVIEW 2007 RESULTS 2007 SEASON RESULTS Overall: 22-3 Conference: 7-1 Region: 7-1 Home: 14-2 Away: 6-0 Neutral: 2-1 vs National ranked: 3-23 vs Regional ranked: 3-2 2007 RESULTS SCHEDULE DATE 2/12/2007 2/12/2007 2/17/2007 2/18/2007 2/19/2007 2/26/2007 3/20/2007 3/4/2007 3/5/2007 3/5/2007 3/12/2007 3/12/2007 3/18/2007 3/23/2007 3/25/2007 3/29/2007 3/30/2007 4/02/2007 4/05/2007 4/16/2007 4/19/2007 4/20/2007 4/21/2007 5/4/2007 5/5/07 OPPONENT PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY NORTHWOOD UNIVERISTY (FLA.) Saint Leo University %* No. 36 University of Tampa %* ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY SIENA COLLEGE No. 22 Florida Southern College* No. 21 Rollins College* ST. PETER’S COLLEGE COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE SETON HALL UNIVERSITY PROVIDENCE COLLEGE NO. 1 LYNN UNIVERSITY % ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT-MERCY FLORIDA TECH %* Palm Beach Atlantic University % ECKERD COLLEGE %* NO. 5 BARRY UNIVERSITY %* No. 2 Florida Gulf Coast University % Saint Leo University # No. 12 Florida Southern College # No. 3 Lynn University # University of Tampa $ No. 11 Florida Southern College $ SCORE OVERALL CONFERENCE W,9-0 W,9-0 W,9-0 W,8-1 W,5-4 W,9-0 W,5-4 W,7-2 W,9-0 W,9-0 W,6-3 W,9-0 L,4-5 W,6-0 W,8-1 W,9-0 W,8-1 W,9-0 W,6-3 W,7-2 W,5-0 W,5-3 L,1-5 W,5-0 L,3-5 1-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 5-0-0 6-0-0 7-0-0 8-0-0 9-0-0 10-0-0 11-0-0 12-0-0 12-1-0 13-1-0 14-1-0 15-1-0 16-1-0 17-1-0 18-1-0 19-1-0 20-1-0 21-1-0 21-2-0 22-2 22-3 0-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 3-0-0 4-0-0 4-0-0 4-0-0 4-0-0 4-0-0 4-1-0 4-1-0 4-1-0 5-1-0 5-1-0 6-1-0 7-1-0 7-1-0 7-1-0 7-1-0 7-1-0 7-1 7-1 NATIONAL #17 #17 #17 #17 #17 #17 #17 #17 #17 #17 #17 #17 #17 #17 #12 #12 #12 #12 #12 #10 #10 #10 #10 #8 #8 #2 #2 #4 #4 #4 #4 #4 #4 #4 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #3 #4 #4 #4 #4 #4 REGION 29 * Sunshine State Conference Match % Regional Match # Sunshine State Conference Tournament $ NCAA Southeast Region Tournament 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 30 2006-07 SEASON REVIEW MATCH-BY-MATCH (REGULAR SEASON) Match One: No. 17/4 NSU vs. Palm Beach Atlantic University Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ● February 10, 2007 9-0, W Match Five: No. 17/4 NSU vs. Arkansas State University Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ● February 19, 2007 5-4, W Doubles 1. Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU) def. Aleman/Lebed (PBA) 8-2 2. Waterman/Kulichova (NSU) def. Nord/Livesay (PBA) 8-1 3. Schmidtmann/Zevallos (NSU) def. Brown/No player (PBA), by forfeit Singles 1. No. 13 Alexa Korotkevich (NSU) def. Brooke Nord (PBA) 7-5, 6-0 2. Ulia Talalenko (NSU) def. Natalie Aleman (PBA) 6-2, 6-1 3. Edita Kulichova (NSU) def. Viviane Lebed (PBA) 6-0, 6-0 4. Tsippy Waterman (NSU) def. Katie Livesay (PBA) 6-1, 6-0 5. Anna Schmidtmann (NSU) def. Christina Brown (PBA) 6-0, 6-0 6. Stephanie Zevallos (NSU) def. No player (PBA), by forfeit Match Two: No. 17/4 NSU vs. Northwood University Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ● February 11, 2007 9-0, W Doubles 1. Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU) def. Chelminska/Minic (ARK) 8-2 2. Branker/Nguyen (ARK) def. Kulichova/Schmidtmann (NSU) 8-2 3. Waterman/Crider (NSU) def. Van Wyk/Lokhande (ARK) 8-6 Singles 1. Alexa Korotkevich (NSU) def. Paula Chelminska (ARK) 6-2, 6-1 2. Ulia Talalenko (NSU) def. Zeljka Minic (ARK) 4-6, 6-0, 7-6 3. Rome Van Wyk (ARK) def. Edita Kulichova (NSU) 6-7, 6-4, 6-2 4. Tsippy Waterman (NSU) def. My-Hang Nguyen (ARK) 6-4, 6-3 5. Ashlesha Lokhande (ARK) def. Anna Schmidtmann (NSU) 6-3, 6-2 6. Renee Branker (ARK) def. Mary Crider (NSU) 6-3, 6-1 Match Six: No. 17/4 NSU at Siena College Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ● February 25, 2007 9-0, W Doubles 1. Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU) def. Seger/Aybar (NWU) 8-1 2. Kulichova/Schmidtmann (NSU) def. Rinoll/ Gustason (NWU) 8-2 3. Waterman/Crider (NSU) def. Stickney/Stublek (NWU) 8-0 Singles 1. Ulia Talalenko (NSU) def. M. Seger (NWU) 6-1, 6-1 2. Tsippy Waterman (NSU) def. M. Aybar (NWU) 6-0, 6-0 3. Edita Kulichova (NSU) def. A. Rinoll (NWU) 6-0, 6-1 4. Anna Schmidtmann (NSU) def. K. Stickney (NWU) 6-1, 6-0 5. Andrea Moncada (NSU) def. Svensnson (NWU) 6-1, 6-1 6. Mary Crider (NSU) def. S. Gustason (NWU) 6-1, 6-0 Doubles 1. Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU def. Barvoets/Davis (SC) 8-1 2. Kulichova/Schmidtmann (NSU) def. Lebeder/Garbade (SC) 8-0 3. Waterman/Crider (NSU) def. Langer/Scullin (SC) 8-0 Singles 1. Alexa Korotkevich (NSU) def. Taylor Barvoets (SC) 6-2, 6-3 2. Ulia Talalenko (NSU) def. Karina Davis (SC) 6-0, 6-1 3. Edita Kulichova (NSU) def. Julia Lebeder (SC) 6-1, 6-0 4. Tsippy Waterman (NSU) def. Sugam Langer (SC) 6-0, 6-0 5. Anna Schmidtmann (NSU) def. Molly Scullin (SC) 6-0, 6-1 6. Mary Crider (NSU) def. Lauren Garbade (SC) 6-0, 6-1 Match Seven: No. 17 NSU at No. 22 Florida Southern College Lakeland, Fla. ● March 3, 2007 5-4, W Doubles 1. Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU) def. Tazi/Cleaves (SLU) 8-4 2. Kulichova/Schmidtmann (NSU) def. Schifano/Beard (SLU) 8-1 Singles 1. Ulia Talalenko (NSU) def. Asmaa Tazi (SLU) 6-3, 6-4 2. Tsippy Waterman (NSU) def. Gina Schifano (SLU) 6-0, 6-0 3. Edita Kulichova (NSU) def. Taylor Cleaves (SLU) 6-2, 6-1 4. Anna Schmidtmann (NSU) def. Lara King (SLU) 6-0, 6-0 5. Andrea Moncada (NSU) def. Hannah Beard (SLU) 6-0, 6-0 6. Mary Crider (NSU) def. No player (SLU), by forfeit Match Three: No. 17 NSU at Saint Leo University Saint Leo, Fla. ● February 17, 2007 8-0, W Doubles 1. No. 17 Softic/Gol (FSC) def. Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU) 8-3 2. Aarum/Schwartz (FSC) def. Kulichova/Schmidtmann (NSU) 9-7 3. Waterman/Crider (NSU) def. Gandarias/Conroy (FSC) 8-2 Singles 1. No. 27 Senka Softic (FSC) def. No. 17 Alexa Korotkevich (NSU) 6-0, 6-3 2. No. 40 Meri Gol (FSC) def. Ulia Talalenko (NSU) 6-7, 6-3, 6-2 3. Edita Kulichova (NSU) def. Lidia Gandarias (FSC) 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 4. Tsippy Waterman (NSU) def. Silje Aarum (FSC) 6-0, 6-0 5. Anna Schmidtmann (NSU) def. Lindsey Schwartz (FSC) 6-1, 7-6 6. Mary Crider (NSU) def. Erin Conroy (FSC) 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 Match Eight: No. 17 NSU vs. No. 21 Rollins College Winter Park, Fla. ● March 4, 2007 7-2, W Doubles 1. Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU) def. Heeder/Jessica Faber (UT) 8-3 2. Kulichova/Schmidtmann (NSU) def. Lieberman/Kourtney Stark (UT) 8-1 3. Waterman/Crider (NSU) def. Scudder/Claire Darling (UT) 8-4 Singles 1. Ulia Talalenko (NSU) def. Erin Heeder (UT) 6-7 (8-10), 6-4, 10-2 (4-2) 2. Tsippy Waterman (NSU) def. Jessica Faber (UT) 6-4, 6-0 3. Edita Kulichova (NSU) def. Jamie Lieberman (UT) 6-2, 6-0 4. Anna Schmidtmann (NSU) def. Caitlin Scudder (UT) 6-1, 7-5 5. Kourtney Stark (UT) def. Andrea Moncada (NSU) 6-3, 5-7, 10-8 (10-8) 6. Mary Crider (NSU) def. Allison Beck (UT) 6-4, 6-4 Match Four: No. 19 NSU at No. 36 University of Tampa Tampa, Fla. ● February 18, 2007 8-1, W Doubles 1. Purcell/Marnie (RC) def. Korotkevich/Talaenko (NSU) 9-7 2. Schmidtmann/Kulichova (NSU) def. Arof/Bernal (RC) 9-8 3. Waterman/Crider (NSU) def. Frandji/Shevchenko (RC) 8-4 Singles 1. Tasi Purcell (RC) def. Alexa Korotkevich (NSU) 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 2. Ulia Talaenko (NSU) def. Marnie Mahler (RC) 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 3. Tsippy Waterman (NSU) def. Sonia Bernal (RC) 6-1, 6-3 4. Edita Kulichova (NSU) def. AnastasiyaShevchenko (RC) 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 5. Anna Schmidtmann (NSU) def. Silvia Frandji (RC) 6-1, 6-2 6. Mary Crider (NSU) def. Mai-Han Nguyen (RC) 4-6, 6-4, 16-14 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 2006-07 SEASON REVIEW MATCH-BY-MATCH (REGULAR SEASON) (cont’d) Match Nine: No. 17/4 NSU vs. College of Saint Rose Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ● March 5, 2007 9-0, W Match Thireteen: No. 3/1 Lynn University vs. No. 17/4 NSU Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ● March 18, 2007 5-4, L 31 Doubles 1. Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU) def. Lamesic/Mockay (STR) 8-0 2. Kulichova/Schmidtmann (NSU) def. DuRoss/Langton (STR) 8-1 3. Waterman/Crider (NSU) def. Sullivan/O’Brien (STR) 8-0 Singles 1. Alexa Korotkevich (NSU) def. Lana Lamesic (STR) 6-1, 6-1 2. Ulia Talalenko (NSU) def. Natelyn Mockay (STR) 6-1, 6-0 3. Edita Kulichova (NSU) def. Ashkey DuRoss (STR) 6-2, 6-0 4. Anna Schmidtmann (NSU) def. Katelyn Sullivan (STR) 6-0, 6-0 5. Stephanie Zevallos (NSU) def. Rachel O’Brien (STR) 6-0, 6-0 6. Miranda Falzone (NSU) def. Ashley Langton (STR) 6-0, 6-1 Match Ten: No. 17/4 NSU vs. St. Peter’s College Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ● March 5, 2007 9-0, W Doubles 1. Shelton/Jiskrova (LU) def. Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU) 8-5 2. No. 6 Weltz/Schunk (LU) def. Moncada/Crider (NSU) 8-3 3. Dombrowski/Norkute (LU) def. Waterman/Kulichova (NSU) 8-6 Singles 1. No. 17 Alexa Korotkevich (NSU) def. No. 9 Victoria Weltz (LU) 6-2, 7-6 2. No. 5 Alexandra Schunk (LU) def. Ulia Talalenko (NSU) 7-5, 6-0 3. No. 30 Gedvile Norkute (LU) def. Andrea Moncada (NSU) 6-2, 6-3 4. Edita Kulichova (NSU) def. Katerina Jiskrova (LU) 6-4, 6-4 5. Tsippy Waterman (NSU) def. Leigh Shelton (LU) 6-0, 6-4 6. Anna Schmidtmann (NSU) def. Klibanoff-Dombrowski (LU) 6-0, 6-4 Match Fourteen: No. 17/7 NSU vs. St. Thomas University Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ● March 20, 2007 6-0, W Doubles 1. Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU) def. Pangikas/Wiggs (STP) 8-3 2. Kulichova/Moncada (NSU) def. Bonner/Earley (STP) 8-1 3. Waterman/Crider (NSU) def. Cheung/Estay (STP) 8-0 Singles 1. Alexa Korotkevich (NSU) def. Vanessa Pangikas (STP) 6-2, 6-0 2. Ulia Talalenko (NSU) def. Angela Wiggs (STP) 6-0, 6-1 3. Tsippy Waterman (NSU) def. Krista Bonner (STP) 6-0, 6-0 4. Edita Kulichova (NSU) def. Meredith Earley (STP) 6-1, 6-0 5. Andrea Moncada (NSU) def. Andrea Estay (STP) 6-0, 6-0 6. Mary Crider (NSU) def. Jing Cheung (STP) 6-1, 6-0 Doubles 1. Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU) def. Concepcion/Dzuganova (STU) 8-3 2. Kulichova/Schmidtmann (NSU) def. Ramirez/Montilla (STU) 8-0 3. Waterman/Crider (NSU) def. Vargas/No player (STU), by default Singles 1. #17 Alexa Korotkevich (NSU) vs. Leyvis Concepcion (STU) 6-0, 4-0 2. Ulia Talalenko (NSU) vs. Sasha Dzuganova (STU) 6-1, 2-0 3. Edita Kulichova (NSU) vs. Natalia Ramirez (STU) 6-0, 3-0 4. Andrea Moncada (NSU) def. Adriana Montilla (STU) 6-0, 6-1 5. Tsippy Waterman (NSU) def. Sandra Vargas (STU) 6-0, 6-0 6. Anna Schmidtmann (NSU) def. No player (STU) 6-0, 6-0 Match Eleven: No. 17/4 NSU vs. Steton Hall University Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ● March 9, 2007 6-3, W Doubles 1. Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU) def. Sein/Burduroglu (SHU) 8-2 2. Gerka/Viola (SHU) def. Schmidtmann/Kulichova (NSU) 8-3 3. Gyurgina/El-Tobgy (SHU) def. Waterman/Crider (NSU) 9-7 Singles 1. Alexa Korotkevich (NSU) def. Ebru Burduroglu (SHU) 6-0, 6-0 2. Ulia Talalenko (NSU) def. Nadja Sein (SHU) 6-1, 6-4 3. Edita Kulichova (NSU) def. Danielle Viola (SHU) 6-3, 6-2 4. Andrea Moncada (NSU) def. Amanda El-Tobgy (SHU) 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 5. Iva Gyurgina (SHU) def. Stephanie Zevallos (NSU) 6-1, 6-0 6. Mary Crider (NSU) def. Veronika Gerka (SHU) 6-1, 7-6 Doubles 1. No. 19 Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU) def. Flankova/Flankova (UDM) 8-3 2. Davis/Stensvaag (UDM) def. Kulichova/Schmidtmann (NSU) 8-6 3. Waterman/Moncada (NSU) def. Hill/Maricevic (UDM) 8-2 Singles 1. No. 14 Alexa Korotkevich (NSU) def. Svetlana Flankova (UDM) 6-3, 6-2 2. No. 36 Ulia Talalenko (NSU) def. Svetlana Flankova (UDM) 6-2, 6-4 3. Edita Kulichova (NSU) def. Aneta Maricevic (UDM) 6-0, 6-1 4. Tsippy Waterman (NSU) def. Amy Inman (UDM) 6-1, 6-1 5. Andrea Moncada (NSU) def. Kelly Davis (UDM) 6-0, 6-2 6. Anna Schmidtmann (NSU) def. Ingrid Stensvaag (UDM) 6-2, 6-2 Match Fifteen: No. 12/3 NSU vs. University of Detroit-Mercy Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ● March 25, 2007 8-1, W Match Twelve: No. 17/4 NSU vs. Providence Colllege Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ● March 10, 2007 9-0, W Doubles 1. Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU) def. Rissolo/Cohen (PC) 8-1 2. Moncada/Kulichova (NSU) def. Schulz/Gilroy (PC) 8-6 3. Crider/Falzone (NSU) def. Cusack/Hodgson (PC) 8-3 Singles 1. Alexa Korotkevich (NSU) def. Meghan Gilroy (PC) 6-0, 6-0 2. Ulia Talalenko (NSU) def. Ashley Rissolo (PC) 6-0, 6-1 3. Edita Kulichova (NSU) def. Kerry Schulz (PC) 6-1, 6-1 4. Andrea Moncada (NSU) def. Allison Cohen (PC) 6-2, 6-1 5. Stephanie Zevallos (NSU) def. Jen Cusack (PC) 6-4, 6-2 6. Mary Crider (NSU) def. Kate Lyons (PC) 7-6, 6-3 Doubles 1. No. 19 Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU) def. Horvathova/Ramos (FT) 9-8 (2-0) 2. Moncada/Kulichova (NSU) def. David/Madrigal (FT) 8-6 3. Zevallos/Waterman (NSU) def. Gay/Rapson (FT) 8-0 Singles 1. No. 14 Alexa Korotkevich (NSU) def. Michaela Horvathova (FT) 6-2, 6-3 2. No. 36 Ulia Talalenko (NSU) def. Natalia Ramos (FT) 6-0, 6-2 3. Edita Kulichova (NSU) def. Andrea Madrigal (FT) 6-1, 6-0 4. Andrea Moncada (NSU) def. Nicole David (FT) 6-0, 6-3 5. Tsippy Waterman (NSU) def. Tania Gay (FT) 6-0, 6-0 6. Stephanie Zevallos (NSU) def. Aya Nakatsuji (FT) 6-0, 6-2 Match Sixteen: No. 12/3 NSU vs. Florida Tech University Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ● March 28, 2007 9-0, W 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 32 2006-07 SEASON REVIEW MATCH-BY-MATCH (REGULAR SEASON) (cont’d) Match Seventeen: No. 12/3 NSU at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, Fla. ● March 31, 2007 8-1, W Doubles 1. No. 5 Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU) def. Aleman/Nord (PBA) 8-3 2. Schmidtmann/Kulichova (NSU) def. Livesay/Brown (PBA) 8-0 3. Moncada/Waterman (NSU) def. No player/No player (PBA), by default Singles 1. No. 14 Brooke Nord (PBA) def. #4 Alexa Korotkevich (NSU) 6-1, 6-1 2. No. 8 Ulia Talalenko (NSU) def. Natalie Aleman (PBA) 6-3, 6-2 3. Andrea Moncada (NSU) def. Katie Livesay (PBA) 6-0, 6-1 4. No. 12 Edita Kulichova (NSU) def. Christina Brown (PBA) 6-0, 6-2 5. Tsippy Waterman (NSU) def. No player (PBA), by default 6. Anna Schmidtmann (NSU) def. No player (PBA), by default Match Eighteen: No. 12/3 NSU vs. Eckerd College Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ● April 1, 2007 9-0, W Doubles 1. Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU) def. Cleaves/Tazi (SLU) 8-3 2. Kulichova/Schmidtmann (NSU) def. Beard/Schifano (SLU) 8-2 3. Crider/Waterman (NSU) def. Fuhr/King (SLU) 8-1 Singles 1. Alexa Korotkevich (NSU) vs. Asmaa Tazi (SLU) 5-2, unfinished 2. Ulia Talalenko (NSU) vs. Gina Schifano (SLU) 6-1, 2-0, unfinished 3. Edita Kulichova (NSU) vs. Taylor Cleaves (SLU) 6-1, 1-1, unfinished 4. Andrea Moncada (NSU) vs. Lara King (SLU) 6-0, 4-0, unfinished 5. Tsippy Waterman (NSU) def. Hannah Beard (SLU) 6-0, 6-0 6. Anna Schmidtmann (NSU) def. Brittany Fuhr (SLU) 6-0, 6-0 Match Twenty-Two: No. 10 NSU vs. Florida Southern College Lakeland, Fla. ● April 20, 2007 5-3, W Doubles 1. Gol/Softic (FSC) def. Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU) 8-6 2. Aarum/Schwartz (FSC) def. Kulichova/Schmidtmann (NSU) 8-6 3. Crider/Waterman (NSU) def. Conroy/Gandarias (FSC) 8-4 Singles 1. Alexa Korotkevich (NSU) vs. Senka Softic (FSC) 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 3-2, unfinished 2. Ulia Talalenko (NSU) def. Meri Gol (FSC) 6-1, 6-2 3. Edita Kulichova (NSU) def. Lidia Gandarias (FSC) 6-0, 6-2 4. Silje Aarum (FSC) def. Andrea Moncada (NSU) 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 5. Tsippy Waterman (NSU) def. Lindsey Schwartz (FSC) 6-4, 5-7, 6-1 6. Anna Schmidtmann (NSU) def. Erin Conroy (FSC) 7-5, 6-2 Match Twenty-Three: No. 3 Lynn University vs. No. 10 NSU Tampa, Fla. ● April 21, 2007 5-1, L Match Twenty-One: No. 10 NSU at Saint Leo University Tampa, Fla. ● April 19, 2007 5-0, W Doubles 1. No. 5 Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU) def. No. 9 Mak/Mak (EC) 8-1 2. Schmidtmann/Kulichova (NSU) def. Loizzo/Rehm (EC) 8-3 3. Moncada/Waterman (NSU) def. McNamara/Ramos (EC) 8-0 Singles 1. No. 4 Alexa Korotkevich (NSU) def. No. 7 Madora Mak (EC) 7-5, 7-6 (2-0) 2. No. 8 Ulia Talalenko (NSU) def. Mary-Charlotte Mak (EC) 6-1, 6-4 3. Andrea Moncada (NSU) def. Danielle Loizzo (EC) 6-0, 6-1 4. No. 12 Edita Kulichova (NSU) def. Jennifer Rehm (EC) 6-0, 6-0 5. Tsippy Waterman (NSU) def. Claudia Ramos (EC) 6-0, 6-0 6. Anna Schmidtmann (NSU) def. Brittany McNamara (EC) 6-0, 6-0 Match Nineteen: No. 12/3 NSU vs. No. 16/5 Barry University Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ● April 4, 2007 6-3, W Doubles 1. No. 5 Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU) def. No. 7 Csordas/Peterson (BU) 8-6 2. Schmidtmann/Kulichova (NSU) def. Sherwood/Kruse (BU) 8-5 3. Wisniewski/Konyashkiva (BU) def. Moncada/Waterman (NSU) 8-1 Singles 1. No. 2 Iidiko Csordas (BU) def. No. 4 Alexa Korotkevich (NSU) 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 2. No. 8 Ulia Talalenko (NSU) def. Helen Wisniewski (BU) 6-7 (0-8), 6-1, 7-5 3. No. 12 Edita Kulichova (NSU) def. Berit Peterson (BU) 6-4, 4-6, 6-1 4. Laime Contreras (BU) def. Andrea Moncada (NSU) 6-4, 7-5 5. Tsippy Waterman (NSU) def. Svetlana Konyashkiva (BU) 6-3, 6-2 6. Anna Schmidtmann (NSU) def. Muriel Sherwood (BU) 6-4, 6-1 Match Twenty: No. 12/3 NSU at No. 14/2 Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, Fla. ● April 14, 2007 7-2, W Doubles 1. No. 6 Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU) def. No. 7 Braniecka/Hileman (FGCU) 8-2 2. Schmidtmann/Kulichova (NSU) def. Polulak/Maggiorini (FGCU) 8-6 3. Waterman/Crider (NSU) def. Kinley/Sattari (FGCU) 8-1 Singles 1. No. 4 Alexa Korotkevich (NSU) def. Maria Maggiorini (FGCU) 3-6, 6-3, 10-7 2. No. 12 Ulia Talalenko (NSU) def. No. 10 Maria Braniecka (FGCU) 4-6, 6-3, 10-6 3. Pernille Sattari (FGCU) def. Andrea Moncada (NSU) 6-4, 4-6, 10-4 4. Jonalea Hileman (FGCU) def. No. 15 Edita Kulichova (NSU) 7-5, 6-2 5. Tsippy Waterman (NSU) def. Krista Polulak (FGCU) 7-6 (6-0), 6-2 6. Anna Schmidtmann (NSU) def. Brett Kinley (FGCU) 6-3, 6-3 Doubles 1. Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU) def. Norkute/Shelton (LU) 9-7 2. Schunk/Weltz (LU) def. Kulichova/Schmidtmann (NSU) 8-1 3. Jiskrova/Dombrowski (LU) def. Crider/Waterman (NSU) 8-2 Singles 1. Victoria Weltz (LU) def. Alexa Korotkevich (NSU) 6-0, 6-2 2. Alexandra Schunk (LU) vs. Ulia Talalenko (NSU) 2-6, 4-5, unfinished 3. Katerina Jiskrova (LU) def. Edita Kulichova (NSU) 6-1, 6-4 4. Gedvile Norkute (LU) def. Andrea Moncada (NSU) 6-0, 6-0 5. Leigh Shelton (LU) vs. Tsippy Waterman (NSU) 3-6, 6-3, 1-1, unfinished 6. Christine Johnstone (LU) vs. Anna Schmidtmann (NSU) 2-6, 3-5, unfinished 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE Match Twenty-Four: University of Tampa vs. No. 8 NSU Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ● May 4, 2007 5-0, W Doubles 1. Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU) def. Stark/Lieberman (UT) 8-1 2. Kulichova/Schmidtmann (NSU) def. Farber/Beck (UT) 8-2 3. Crider/Waterman (NSU) def. Scudder/Darling (UT) 8-2 Singles 1. Alexa Korotkevich (NSU) vs. Farber (UT) unfinished 2. Ulia Talalenko (NSU) def. Lieberman (UT) 6-1, 6-0 3. Edita Kulichova (NSU) vs. Stark (UT) unfinished 4. Andrea Moncada (NSU) vs. Scudder (UT) unfinished 5. Tsippy Waterman (NSU) def. Beck (UT) 6-0, 6-0 6. Anna Schmidtmann (NSU) vs. McLendon (UT) Unfinished 2006-07 SEASON REVIEW MATCH-BY-MATCH (REGULAR SEASON) (cont’d) 33 Doubles 1. Softic/Gol (FSC) def. Korotkevich/Talalenko (NSU) 8-5 2. Aarum/Schwartz (FSC) def. Kulichova/Schmidtmann (NSU) 8-5 3. Waterman/Crider (NSU) def. Conroy/Gandarias (FSC) 8-5 Singles 1. No. 13 Alexa Korotkevich (NSU) vs. Softic (FSC) unfinished 2. No. 50 Ulia Talalenko (NSU) def. Gol (FSC) 7-5, 6-4 3. Gandarias (FSC) def. Edita Kulichova (NSU) 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 4. Aarum (FSC) def. Andrea Moncada (NSU) 2-6, 6-1, 6-4 5. Tsippy Waterman (NSU) def. Schwartz (FSC) 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 6. Conroy (FSC) def. Anna Schmidtmann (NSU) 6-1, 6-0 Match Twenty-Five: Florida Southern College vs. No. 8 NSU Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ● May 5, 2007 3-5, L POST-SEASON RESULTS CONFERENCE STANDINGS/AWARDS SSC INSTITUTION W L PCT Lynn University 8 0 1.000 Nova Southeastern University 7 1 .875 Florida Southern College 6 2 .750 Rollins College 5 3 .625 Barry University 4 4 .500 University of Tampa 3 5 .375 Saint Leo University 1 7 .125 Eckerd College 1 7 .125 Florida Tech 1 7 .125 Lynn University Wins SSC Championship OVERALL W L 25 4 22 3 21 5 22 5 11 9 15 10 5 19 1 15 9 12 PCT .862 .880 .808 .815 .550 .600 .208 .063 .429 2007 ALL-SSC WOMEN’S TENNIS TEAM FIRST TEAM Singles Team Ildiko Csordas, Barry University Marnie Mahler, Rollins College Tasi Purcell, Rollins College Alexandra Schunk, Lynn University Senka Softic, Florida Southern College Ulia Talalenko, Nova Southeastern University SECOND TEAM Singles Team Sonia Bernal, Rollins College Meri Gol, Florida Southern College Alexa Korotkevich, Nova Southeastern University Edita Kulichova, Nova Southeastern University Gedvile Norkute, Lynn University Tsippy Waterman, Nova Southeastern University Victoria Weltz, Lynn University Doubles Team Doubles Team Tasi Purcell / Marnie Mahler, Rollins College Silje Aarum / Lindsey Schwartz, Florida Southern College Senka Softic / Meri Gol, Florida Southern College Silvia Frandji / Anastasiya Shevchenko, Rollins College Alexa Korotkevich / Ulia Talalenko, Nova Southeastern University Alexandra Schunk / Victoria Weltz, Lynn University HONORABLE MENTION Singles Player Silje Aarum, Florida Southern College Katerina Jiskrova, Lynn University Player of the Year - Tasi Purcell, Rollins College Coach of the Year - Mike Perez, Lynn University Freshman of the Year - Senka Softic, Florida Southern College SSC PLAYER OF THE WEEK February 18 - Ulia Talalenko, Nova Southeastern University March 11 - Alexa Korotkevich, Nova Southeastern University 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 34 SINGLES Alexa Korotkevich Ulia Talalenko Edita Kulichova Andrea Moncada Tsippy Waterman Anna Schmidtmann Marcy Crider Miranda Falzone Stephanie Zevallos DOUBLES Alexa Korotkevich Ulia Talalenko Edita Kulichova Anna Schmidtmann Tsippy Waterman Marcy Crider Andrea Moncada Miranda Falzone Stephanie Zevallos 2006-07 SEASON REVIEW 2007 SEASON MATCH RECORDS 1 12-5 3-0 2 3 4 5 6 17-2 3-0 13-3 2-2 2-0 5-1 4-4 5-0 4-0 4-1 10-0 4-1 2-1 7-1 8-1 1-0 1-0 TOTAL 12-5 20-2 18-4 10-7 20-0 15-2 8-1 1-0 3-1 1 20-5 20-5 2 17-7 13-7 1-0 0-1 3-1 0-1 3 0-1 16-4 14-2 2-1 1-0 1-0 TOTAL 20-5 20-5 17-8 13-7 17-4 14-3 5-2 1-1 1-0 TEAM RANKINGS Date November 20, 2006 March 9, 2007 March 23, 2007 April 6, 2007 April 27, 2007 May 25, 2007 NSU IN THE RANKINGS (06-07 SEASON) Rank 17 17 12 10 8 10 Athlete Alexa Korotkevich Alexa Korotkevich Ulia Talalenko Alexa Korotkevich Ulia Talalenko Alexa Korotkevich Ulia Talalenko Rank 17 14 36 13 50 15 34 Rank 22 19 18 12 SINGLES RANKINGS Date November 20, 2006 March 26, 2007 April 6, 2007 May 25, 2007 DOUBLES RANKINGS Date November 20, 2006 March 26, 2007 April 6, 2007 May 25, 2007 Athlete Alexa Korotkevich/Ulia Talalenko Alexa Korotkevich/Ulia Talalenko Alexa Korotkevich/Ulia Talalenko Alexa Korotkevich/Ulia Talalenko 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 2006 SEASON REVIEW 35 HISTORY AND RECORDS 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 36 HISTORY AND RECORDS TEAM RECORDS ALL-TIME VS. OPPONENTS Opponent Arkansas State University Barry University Chicago, University of Clayton State University College of Saint Rose Cornell College Detroit of Mercy, University of Drake University Drury University Duquesne University Eckerd College Florida Atlantic University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Southern College Florida Tech Indianapolis, University of Lynn University Massachusettes, Amherst, Univ. of Montevallo, University of North Florida, University of Northwood University Palm Beach Atlantic University Pittsburgh, University of Providence College Richmond, University of Rollins College Rutgers University Saint Leo University Siena College Seton Hall University Spring Hill College St. Peter’s College St. Thomas University Tampa, University of USMA West Point TOTALS Overall W L 1 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 1 0 2 0 2 3 3 1 0 1 0 0 1 6 2 2 0 3 0 5 3 2 0 1 1 5 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 2 4 5 1 1 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 2003-04 7-0, L 5-4, L 2004-05 8-1, L 2005-06 2-7, L 9-0, W 5-4, W 6-3, W 9-0, W 8-1, W 2006-07 9-0, W Forfeit, W 6-1, L 9-0, L 8-0, L 9-0, L 9-0, L; 6-0, L 6-3, L 7-2, L 9-0, L 7-2, L 8-1, W 6-1, L 4-3, L; 6-3, W 5-4, L; 5-3, L 8-1, W 7-2, W 7-2, L 7-2, L 8-1, W 5-4, W 9-0, W 7-2, L 6-3, L; 5-1, L 9-0, W; 5-0, W 9-0, W 7-2, L 9-0, W 6-3, W 6-3, L; 5-2, L 6-3, L; 5-4, L 9-0, W 9-0, W 8-1, L; 5-0, L 9-0, W 9-0, W 7-2, W 5-4, W;5-3, W; 3-5, L 9-0, W 4-5, L; 1-5, L 9-0, W; 9-0, W 9-0, W 7-2, W; 5-4, W 5-4, L 9-0, W 8-1, W 7-2, W 9-0, W 9-0, W; 8-1, W 9-0, W 7-2, W 9-0, W; 5-0, W 9-0, W 6-3, W 9-0, W 6-0, W 8-1, W; 5-0, W 22-3 7-0, L 6-3, W 8-1, L 8-1 L 1-15 9-0, W; 5-0, W 4-3, L 14-12 7-2, W 5-2, W 16-8 53 38 (Sunshine State Conference Teams In Blue) 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE HISTORY AND RECORDS INDIVIDUAL RECORDS (OVERALL) SINGLES MATCH RECORDS SINGLES Anna Schmidtmann Tsippy Waterman Andrea Moncada Alexa Korotkevich Ulia Talalenko Edita Kulichova Marcy Crider Miranda Falzone Stephanie Zevallos Jessica Homerlein Sabrina Booi Haydee Pabon Victoria Drescher Michelle Alvarez Cathy Lynch Natalie Carbrera TOTALS SEASON 2005-07 20052005-07 200620062006200620062004-07 2005-06 2004 2004 2004-06 2004 2004 2006 1 16-8 2 4-0 1-3 3 3-1 15-7 11-7 13-3 0-2 1-2 1-1 3-5 0-2 0-2 47-32 4 11-3 5-0 15-14 5-1 0-2 8-5 2-4 0-1 0-5 0-2 46-37 3-2 5-3 0-5 1-8 5 27-9 10-0 4-1 6 7-1 TOTAL 48-14 50-15 31-25 29-11 37-7 18-4 8-1 1-0 15-14 29-15 3-12 3-11 1-16 1-15 1-5 0-1 275-166 37 29-11 3-0 34-7 0-2 1-13 4-7 1-2 0-2 0-3 8-1 1-0 8-1 14-3 0-1 49-34 44-24 1-3 0-1 50-28 39-11 (CURRENT PLAYERS IN BLUE) DOUBLES MATCH RECORDS DOUBLES Alexa Korotkevich Ulia Talalenko Tsippy Waterman Edita Kulichova Marcy Crider Miranda Falzone Anna Schmidtmann Andrea Moncada Jessica Homerlein Stephanie Zevallos Michelle Alvarez Victoria Drescher Haydee Pabon Sabrina Booi Cathy Lynch TOTALS SEASON 2006200620052006200620062005-07 2005-07 2005-06 2004-07 2004 2004-06 2004 2004 2004 1 39-9 39-9 13-9 2 15-8 17-7 0-1 0-1 17-11 26-16 5-6 0-5 0-1 3-8 2-6 1-3 0-1 86-74 3 15-5 0-1 14-2 1-0 25-13 4-1 20-8 2-1 0-2 1-2 1-3 83-38 TOTAL 39-9 39-9 43-22 17-8 14-3 1-1 42-24 31-19 27-19 5-12 3-12 3-11 2-11 2-6 1-4 260-170 1-2 2-5 3-6 3-11 0-1 0-5 0-1 100-58 (CURRENT PLAYERS IN BLUE) 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 38 A Aka Ali 1990-94 Michelle Alvarez 2003-05 Nitya Arora 1994-96 Nancy Sol Azoulay 1995-98 B Sabrina Booi 2003-05 Stacy Braunstein 1996-97 C Evelyn Cabrales 1988-90 Natalie Cabrera 2005-06 Laurel Caplin 1988-90 Sherry Carmeli 1988-91 Mary Crider 2006Deana Cruz 1988-91 D Katherine de Vera 2005-06 Stacey Dinear 1991-93 Alicia Dominguez 1997-98 Ivett Donoso 1994-96 Victoria Drescher 2003-06 Adrienne Duenas 2006F Miranda Falzone 2006D.J. Farawell 1995-97 Rashida Frazier 1993-96 Tracy Froebel 1990-93 G Stefanie Gribi 2004-05 H Jessica Homerlein 2004-06 J Andee Johnson 2008K Rebecca Koehler 1988-91 Alexa Korotkevich 2005Edita Kulichova 2006L Carrie Lathan 1997-98 Cathy Lynch 2003-04 M Michelle Mertens 1997-98 Andrea Moncada 2004-07 P Haydee Pabon 2003-04 Colette Perets 1990-94 Nancy Porier 1988-91 Amy Post 1993-94 HIsTORY AND RECORDS ALL-TIME WOMEN’S TENNIS ROSTER S Kim Santos 1997-98 Anna Schmidtmann 2004-07 Simin Schmitz 2004-05 Kim Shafor 1989-91 Shirley Slapak 1993-94 Jodi Spilman 1997-98 Erin Sprague 1993-94 T Ulia Talalenko 2005V Elena Vahl 2008W Tsippy Waterman 2004Laura Wilhelm 1993-94 Stephanie Williamson 1988-90 Natalie Wongsam 1988-89 Z Stephanie Zevallos 2003-07 CURRENT ATHLETES IN BLUE BOLD 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE HIsTORY AND RECORDS 39 OPPONENT INFORMATION 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 40 SSC OPPONENTS BARRY UNIVERSITY - BUCCANEERS Location: Miami Shores, Fla. Founded: 1940 Enrollment: 9,042 Colors: Red, black and silver ECKERD COLLEGE - TRITONS Location: St. Petersburg, Fla. Founded: 1958 Enrollment: 1,650 Colors: Teal, blue and white FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE - MOCCASINS Location: Lakeland, Fla. Founded: 1885 Enrollment: 1,800 Colors: Scarlet and white FLORIDA TECH - PANTHERS Location: Melbourne, Fla. Founded: 1958 Enrollment: 4,683 Colors: Crimson and black LYNN UNIVERSITY - FIGHTING KNIGHTS Location: Boca Raton, Fla. Founded: 1962 Enrollment: 2,100 Colors: Royal blue and white ROLLINS COLLEGE - TARS Location: Winter Park, Fla. Founded: 1885 Enrollment: 1,759 Colors: Royal blue and gold SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY - LIONS Location: Saint Leo, Fla. Founded: 1890 Enrollment: 12,500 Colors: Forest green and gold UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA - SPARTANS Location: Tampa, Fla. Founded: 1933 Enrollment: 5,300 Colors: Scarlet, black and gold 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE Athletic Phone: (305) 899-3550 President: Sr. Linda Bevilacqua, OP, Ph.D. Athletic Director: Michael Covone Office Phone: (305) 899-3551 2006-2007 Record: 11-9 Athletic Phone: (727) 864-8251 President: Donald Eastman III, Ph.D. Athletic Director: Bob Fortosis Office Phone: (727) 864-8251 2006-2007 Record: 1-15SSC) Athletic Phone: (863) 680-4244 President: Anne B. Kerr Athletic Director: Lois Webb Office Phone: (863) 680-4244 2006-2007 Record: 21-5 Athletic Phone: (321) 674-8032 President: Anthony Catanese Athletic Director: William Jurgens Office Phone: (321) 674-8032 2006-2007 Record: 9-12 Athletic Phone: (561) 237-7274 President: Donald E. Ross, Jr. Athletic Director: Kristen Moraz Office Phone: (561) 237-7280 2006-2007 Record: 25-4 Athletic Phone: (407) 646-2366 President: Lewis M. Duncan, Ph.D. Athletic Director: Pennie Parker Office Phone: (407) 646-2198 2006-2007 Record: 22-5 Athletic Phone: (352) 588-8221 President: Arthur Kirk, Jr., Ph.D. Athletic Director: Fran Reidy Office Phone: (352) 588-8246 2006-2007 Record: 5-19 Athletic Phone: (813) 253-6240 President: Ronald Vaughn, Ph.D. Athletic Director: Larry Marfise Office Phone: (813) 253-3307 2006-2007 Record: 15-10 41 SUNSHINE STATE CONFERENCE INFORMATION Currently one the most competitive and respected conferences in NCAA Division II, the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) was founded in 1975. SSC schools captured five national championships in 2006-07 and have earned a total of 67 national championships overall. The Sunshine State Conference has developed from a basketball organization into the NCAA Division II “Conference of National Champions.” Since its inception, the conference has grown steadily in sports played, membership and national prominence. Mike Marcil Comissioner Sunshine State Conference country. Sunshine State Conference teams have won NCAA Division II national championships in baseball, men’s basketball, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s tennis and volleyball and receive national recognition in women’s basketball, women’s rowing and men’s and women’s cross The SSC sponsors championships in 14 sports for men and women: baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s tennis, women’s rowing and volleyball. Nova Southeastern University was officially granted membership status in the Sunshine State Conference in August 2002. Other SSC members—all in Florida— are Barry University (Miami Shores), Eckerd College (St. Petersburg), Florida Tech (Melbourne), Florida Southern College (Lakeland), Lynn University (Boca Raton), Rollins College (Winter Park), Saint Leo University (Saint Leo) and the University of Tampa (Tampa). Numerous All-Americans, Academic All-Americans and future professional athletes have attended conference institutions. The SSC is respected for its academic foresight, setting standards that were later adopted by the NCAA. SCHOOL Barry University SID CONTACTS Dennis Jezek, Jr. Keith Smith Tiffany DiPanni Eckerd College Evan Ortiz Florida Southern College Bill Turnage Tim Carpenter Florida Tech Rebecca Vick Joshua Flanagan Ashley Smith Lynn University Chad Beattie Jeff Messman Rollins College Nate Weyant Matt Rowley Jessica Goldstein Saint Leo University Eddie Kenny Mike Farrant University of Tampa Thomas Kolbe SUNSHINE STATE CONFERENCE 7061 Grand National Drive, Suite 140 Orlando, FL 32819 Telephone: (407) 248-8460 Fax: (407) 248-8325 Web site: http://www.sunshinestateconference.com Mike Marcil, Commissioner mmarcil@sunshinestateconference.com Noel Beaulieu, Assistant Commissioner for External Operations Noel@sunshinestateconference.com Kelly Harrison, Assistant Commissioner for Internal Operations kharrison@sunshinestateconference.com General Information info@sunshinestateconference.com FAX (305) 899-3556 (727) 864-8968 (863) 680-4122 (321) 674-7502 (561) 237-7409 (407) 646-1562 (352) 588-8290 (813) 253-6288 EMAIL djezek@mail.barry.edu bksmith@mail.barry.edu dipannit@bucmail.barry.edu ortizer@eckerd.edu bturnage@flsouthern.edu ffltim@aol.com WEB SITE www.GoBarryBucs.com www.eckerd.edu/athletics www.flsouthern.edu/athletics OFFICE (305) 899-3897 (305) 899-3553 (305) 899-3553 (727) 864-8242 (863) 680-3955 (863) 680-3955 (321) 674-7484 (361) 674-7484 (361) 674-7484 (561) 237-7341 (561) 237-7765 (407) 646-2661 (407) 646-2663 (407) 646-2663 (352) 588-8506 (352) 588-8682 (813) 253-6241 www.fit.edu/athletics flanaganj@fit.edu ashley@fit.edu cbeattie@lynn.edu www.lynn.edu/athletics jmessman@lynn.edu nweyant@rollins.edu www.rollins.edu/athletics wrowley@Rollins.edu jgoldstein@Rollins.edu edmond.kenny@saintleo.edu www.SaintLeoLions.com michael.farrant@saintleo.edu tkolbe@ut.edu www.ut.edu/athletics 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 42 NCAA DIVISION II INFORMATION The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is the organization through which the nation’s colleges and universities speak and act on athletic matters at the national level. It is a voluntary association of approximately 1,200 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals devoted to the sound administration of intercollegiate athletics. Through the NCAA, member colleges consider any athletics problem that crosses regional or conference lines and has become national in character. The association strives to maintain intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the educational program and the athlete as an integral part of the student body. The NCAA also stands for good conduct in intercollegiate athletics and serves as the colleges’ national athletics accrediting agency. The NCAA has grown dramatically in the past 50 years, with more than 600 new members since 1950. NCAA DIVISION II Division II institutions have to sponsor at least four sports for men and four for women, with two team sports for each gender and each playing season represented by each gender. There are contest and participant minimums for each sport, as well as scheduling criteria—football and men’s and women’s basketball teams must play at least 50 percent of their games against Division II or I-A or I-AA opponents. For sports other than football and basketball, there are no scheduling requirements. There are no attendance requirements or arena game requirements for basketball. There are maximum financial aid awards for each sport that a Division II school must not exceed. Division II teams usually feature a number of local or in-state student-athletes. Many Division II student-athletes pay for school through a combination of scholarship money, grants, student loans and employment earnings. Division II athletics programs are financed in the institution’s budget like academic departments on campus. Traditional rivalries with regional institutions dominate schedules of many Division II athletics programs. 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 43 NSU DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 44 MISSION STATEMENT Nova Southeastern University recognizes, values and supports intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the educational mission of the university. Central to the program’s mandate and in accord with the stated goals of the university, the NSU Department of Athletics commits itself to fostering leadership, lifelong learning and service to the community among its student-athletes. The department is dedicated to sponsoring a competitive program of intercollegiate athletics for men and women. Valuing deeply the physical, social and emotional welfare of those who participate, the department and the university express this commitment through membership in the NCAA and the Sunshine State Conference, both of which exemplify the principles of amateur athletics. These include diversity, sportsmanship, fair play and equitable opportunity for all. Athletic department staff members will manifest these values in clearly discernible conduct. The intercollegiate athletics program at Nova Southeastern University is committed to the recruitment, preparation and welfare of highly qualified and gifted men and women. THE NSU UNIVERSITY CENTER IS THE HOME OF THE SHARKS VOLLEYBALL AND MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL PROGRAMS 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 45 Michael Mominey was named Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Nova Southeastern University on January 2, 2002. He has led the NSU Department of Athletics into a historic and defining era, as NSU began their first year of competition in NCAA Division II in 2002 and in the Sunshine State Conference in 2004. In addition to leading the athletic program in their transition into the NCAA, Mominey has added five intercollegiate programs during his tenure (women’s rowing, women’s tennis, men’s cross country and men’s and women’s outdoor track) as the student-athlete population has increased from 160 in 2002 to over 250 projected this academic year. The departmental grade point average for all NSU student-athletes has been above 3.00 for the last eight consecutive years, including a cumulative student-athlete GPA of 3.13 for the 2006-07 school-year. Michael Mominey Director of Athletics/ Head Baseball Coach 2006-07 was a banner season for NSU Athletics, both on and off the fields of play. The Sharks captured Sunshine State Conference team championships in men’s golf and women’s rowing, and individually produced three SSC Players of the Year and three Freshman of the Year honorees and one NCAA National Player of the Year. In addition, nine NSU studentathletes were chosen as NCAA All-Americans, five were named Academic All-Americans and two received National Scholar Athlete recognition. The Sharks men’s and women’s Cross Country squads were both named Academic All-American Teams. Four NSU teams finished their seasons ranked in the Top-10 nationally, while the Sharks Women’s Golf team had the highest GPA among all NCAA DII programs. Mominey has been instrumental in the design, development, planning and programming phases for the University Center, which opened its doors in August 2006. The 90 million dollar, 300,000 square-foot facility serves as a home for the intercollegiate athletic program, student recreation and wellness programs and performing arts program. The venue serves as the home to the men’s and women’s basketball and women’s volleyball programs. Also included in the building are a sports medicine and rehab center, a weight room/fitness room, team specific locker rooms, a student-athlete lounge, student union, cafeteria and a performing arts theater with rehearsal rooms. “We have been very fortunate to have had the success with our program at such early stages of our membership in the NCAA and the Sunshine State Conference. We have great support from our administration, which has allowed us to progress so quickly, always maintaining the ideals of developing the student-athlete” said Mominey. “I look forward to continuing to challenge our student-athletes, coaches and staff to be the best they can be, in hopes of building the traditions that serve as the foundation of a well respected and nationally recognized athletic program.” Mominey is also a member of the Orange Bowl Committee (elected November 2004), and serves as the vice chair of the football host committee as well as the game officials committee. He also serves on various committees throughout the community and on campus, as well as on the Sunshine State Conference marketing and officials committees. Mominey is also the Division II representative on the NIKE Baseball Advisory Board. With more than 15 years of experience in athletic administration in the professional, collegiate and scholastic ranks, Mominey served as the athletic director at ChaminadeMadonna College Preparatory in Hollywood, Florida from 1996–2000. He also served as the assistant director of athletics at St. Thomas University from 1992–1996. Prior to relocating to South Florida, Mominey was the assistant to player development and scouting for the Cleveland Indians Baseball Club from 1990–1992 and worked as an associate scout for the Tribe from 1993–1996. While working in the front office of the major league club and was directly involved in the day to day operations of the scouting and player development departments under Major League general managers John Hart (Cleveland Indians & Texas Rangers) and Dan O’Dowd (Colorado Rockies). Mominey is also the head coach of NSU’s nationally ranked baseball program, where he originally was employed at NSU on August 1, 2000. In 2007, the NSU baseball team posted a program-best 36-19 NCAA mark. Since joining the NCAA six years ago, the Sharks have averaged over 30 wins per season and have consistently been ranked in the top 25 nationally, ranking as high as number seven. Mominey graduated from St. Thomas University in 1994 with a master’s degree in Sports Administration and from Bowling Green University (Ohio) in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in Education/Sport Management. He resides in Davie, Florida with his wife Denise and children Tyler and Alexa. Director of Athletics, Michael Mominey (C) along with 2006–07 NSU Female Athlete of the Year Katie Veltri (L) and 2006–07 NSU Male Athlete of the Year Diego Aguiar (R). 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 46 Mark Cavanaugh is an associate professor in the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences at NSU and has served as faculty athletic representative since 1989. He holds a bachelor’s degree in literature from Iona College in New Rochelle, New York, as well as master’s and doctoral degrees in Sociology and Social Psychology from the University of Notre Dame. During NSU’s membership in the NAIA, Cavanaugh served as eligibility chairperson for the Florida Sun Conference for 10 years, overseeing the academic eligibility of athletes from all member schools. Along with former Director of Athletics Corey Johnson, Cavanaugh initiated the process that resulted in NSU’s affiliation with the NCAA. Mark Cavanaugh PhD Faculty Athletic Representative He is a past president of the Faculty Athletic Representatives’ Association of the NAIA, where he also served as secretary. A former member of the National Association of Academic Advisers for Athletics (N4A), Cavanaugh chaired that organization’s Committee on Student-Athlete Concerns for four years, beginning in 1993. He has published and spoken widely on the personal development of collegiate student-athletes. His research areas include the study of consciousness, as well as human performance factors, especially as they relate to highly skilled activities such as athletics and music. A musician himself, Cavanaugh is an arranger, conductor, pianist and composer, regularly writing for collegiate bands, choral groups and professional symphony orchestras. He has recently conducted and recorded with the Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic Orchestra in the Czech Republic and is the composer and lyricist of the NSU school songs, which include the NSU Fight Song and University Anthem. On campus, Cavanaugh is the host of the popular “Life 101” series, which brings noteworthy people to NSU for the purpose of sharing their insights and experiences with the university community. A popular master of ceremonies, he also hosts the annual Student Life Achievement Awards, at which the university recognizes campus-wide excellence and service. Cavanaugh lives in Plantation, Florida. LIFE 101...PERSONALLY SPEAKING The overall goal of “Life 101” is to bring leaders from business, entertainment, politics and athletics to our campus. By meeting these guest speakers, the NSU community is educated and inspired by their life accomplishments and “life lessons” learned along the way. The interactive, 60-minute interview program is hosted by a faculty member and allows students and the University community to ask questions directly to the guest at the end of the program. l Jack McKeon l Jamie-Lynn DiScala l John Walsh l Janet Reno Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson with Professor and Faculty Athletic Representative, Dr. Mark Cavanaugh during the “Life 101” lecture series Past “Life 101...Personally Speaking,” Lecture Series Guests: l Vince Papale l Dan Abrams l Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson l Max Weinberg l Jason Taylor l Michael Phelps l Vanessa Williams l James Earl Jones l H. Wayne Huizenga l Mo Rocca 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 47 ADMINISTRATION Michael Mominey, Director of Athletics Robert Prior, Associate AD/Communications & External Operations Ann Walker, Assistant AD/Compliance & Senior Woman Administrator Larry Starr, Assistant AD/Sports Medicine. Cathy Pace, Asst. to the AD/ Coordinator of Employee Services Dr. Mark Cavanaugh, Faculty Athletic Representative Reyna Gilbert, Compliance Coordinator Chaunte Baldwin, Coordinator of Athletic Academic Services Jeremy Bulen, Business Manager Sean McFadden, Facilities G.A. Kim Carbo, Manager- Marketing and Special Events Kim Freedman, Marketing Coordinator C.A. Tolchinsky, Head Cheer Coach/Marketing Assistant Jeffrey Kelley, Sports Information Coordinator Guy Harrison, Sports Information Assistant Andrea Buenano, Sports Information G.A. Skip Wiley, Equipment Manager Kym Passero, Equipment Manager G.A. ADMINISTRATION Baseball Coaches Michael Mominey, Head Coach Raymond Romero, Associate Head Coach Ryan Romero, Assistant Coach Skip Wiley, Volunteer Assistant Coach Cheerleading C.A. Tolchinsky, Head Coach Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach and Outdoor Track Bruce McCrea, Head Coach Chaunte Baldwin Assistant Coach Men’s Basketball Coaches Gary Tuell, Head Coach Chris Harriman, Assistant Coach Women’s Basketball Coaches Marilyn Rule, Head Coach Alexandra Rousseau, Assistant Coach Men’s and Women’s Golf Coaches Kevin Marsh, Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Golf Ryan Jamison, Assistant Coach, Men’s Golf Amanda Brown, Assistant Coach, Women’s Golf Women’s Rowing Coach John Gartin, Head Coach Robin Mescher, Assistant Coach Men’s Soccer Coaches Joe DePalo, Head Coach Matthew Parry, Assistant Coach Women’s Soccer Coaches Mike Goodrich, Head Coach Softball Coaches Lesa Boneé, Head Coach Women’s Tennis Coach Michael Coleman, Head Coach Volleyball Coaches Steve Wilcosky, Head Coach Michelle Piantadosi, Assistant Coach ADMINISTRATION Jason Palmateer, Head Athletic Trainer Amy Reckard, Assistant Athletic Trainer Zevon Stubblefield, Assistant Athletic Trainer Dustin Gatens, Assistant Athletic Trainer ADMINISTRATION Rene Pena, Strength and Conditioning Specialist Jennifer Daratany, Strength and Conditioning G.A. Cameron Yearsley, Strength and Conditioning G.A. STAFF DIRECTORY ROOM # 308 304 309 1426 - U.C 307 TELEPHONE # (954) 262-8252 (954) 262-8261 (954) 262-8280 (954) 262-8260 (954) 262-8252 (954) 262-8206 310 (954) 262-8266 311 (954) 262 8262 303 (954) 262-8267 303 (954) 262-8248 314 (954) 262-8254 212a (954) 262 1599 313 (954) 262-8251 212c (954) 262-8275 212a (954) 262-8235 212a (954) 262-8283 1420- U.C. (954) 262-8230 1420- U.C. (954) 262-8230 ROOM # 305 305 305 1420- U.C. 212a 302 311 215 215 207 207 209 209 209 211 211 201 201 202 206 214 210 210 ROOM # 1431 - U.C. 1431 - U.C. 1432 - U.C. 1432 - U.C. ROOM # 1431 - U.C. 1431 - U.C. 1431 - U.C. TELEPHONE # (954) 262-8252 (954) 262-8257 (954) 262-8259 (954) 262-8230 (954) 262-8251 (954) 262-8242 (954) 262-8262 (954) 262-8263 (954) 262-8241 (954) 262-8078 (954) 262-8221 (954) 262-8268 (954) 262-8277 (954) 262-8243 (954) 262-8273 (954) 262-8278 (954) 262-8255 (954) 262-8228 (954) 262-8270 (954) 262-8258 (954) 262-8247 (954) 262-8264 (954) 262-8226 TELEPHONE # (954) 262-8231 (954) 262-8256 (954) 262-8224 (954) 262-8246 TELEPHONE # (954) 262-4148 (954) 262-4148 (954) 262-4148 EMAIL mominey@nova.edu prior@nova.edu angelwa@nova.edu slarry@nova.edu pace@nova.edu mark@nova.edu greyna@nova.edu chaunte@nova.edu bulen@nova.edu msean@nova.edu carbo@nova.edu freema@nova.edu nardiell@nova.edu jeffkell@nova.edu hguy@nova.edu abuenano@nova.edu wskip@nova.edu passero@nova.edu EMAIL romero@nova.edu rromero@nova.edu wskip@nova.edu nardiell@nova.edu bmccrea@nova.edu chaunte@nova.edu tuell@nova.edu harriman@nova.edu rulem@nova.edu kmarsh@nova.edu rjamison@nova.edu bamanda@nova.edu gartin@nova.edu mescher@nova.edu depalog@nova.edu parry@nova.edu goodm@nova.edu lbonee@nova.edu michcole@nova.edu wilcosky@nova.edu piantado@nova.edu EMAIL palmatee@nova.edu reckard@nova.edu zevon@nova.edu gatens@nova.edu EMAIL prene@nova.edu daratany@nova.edu yearsley@nova.edu 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 48 ADMINISTRATION STAFF PHOTO DIRECTORY SUPPORT STAFF Michael Mominey Director of Athletics/Head Baseball Coach Robert Prior Associate AD/Communications and External Opps. Larry Starr, M.Ed., Atc/L., CSCS, USPTA Assistant AD/Sports Medicine Ann Walker Assistant AD/Compliance and SWA Dr. Mark Cavanaugh Faculty Athletic Reoresentative Cathy Pace Assistant to AD/ Coordinator of Employee services Reyna Gilbert Compliance Coordinator Chaunte Baldwin Coordinator of Academic Service/Assistant Track Coach Kim Carbo Manager of Marketing and Special Events Kim Freedman Marketing Coordinator Jeremy Bulen Business Manager CA Tolchinsky Marketing Assistant/Head Cheerleading Coach Jeff Kelley Sports Information Coordinator Guy Harrison Sports Information Assistant Andrea Buenano Sports Information Graduate Assistant Sean McFadden Facilities Graduate Assistant Skip Wiley Equipment Manager/ Assistant Baseball Coach Kym Passero Equipment Manager Graduate Assistant Gary Curreri Official NSU Athletics’ Photographer Chad Angerhoffer Public Address Announcer ATHLETIC TRAINING/STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING Jason Palmateer Head Athletic Trainer Amy Reckard Assistant Athletic Trainer Zevon Stubblefield Assistant Athletic Trainer Dustin Gatens Assistant Athletic Trainer Rene Pena Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Cameron Yearsley Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant Jennifer Daratany Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 49 COACHING STAFF Raymond Romero Associate Head Baseball Coach Ryan Romero Assistant Baseball Coach Gary Tuell Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Harriman Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Marilyn Rule Head Women’s Basketball Coach Alexandra Rousseau Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Bruce McCrea Head Cross Country and Outdoor Track Coach Henry Kupczyk Assistant Cross Country Coach Kevin Marsh Head Golf Coach Amanda Brown Assistant Women’s Golf Coach Ryan Jamison Assistant Men’s Golf Coach John Gartin Head Women’s Rowing Coach Robin Mescher Assistant Women’s Rowing Coach Giuseppe DePalo Head Men’s Soccer Coach Matthew Parry Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach Mike Goodrich Head Women’s Soccer Coach Lesa Bonee Head Softball Coach Michael Coleman Head Women’s Tennis Coach Steve Wilcosky Head Volleyball Coach Michelle Piantadosi Assistant Volleyball Coach 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 50 ATHLETICS’ HISTORY 1980 – • To boost the limited undergraduate enrollment at its Davie Campus, Nova president, Abraham S. Fischler, and the Board of Trustees looked to try something new: build a sports program. Nova University had a graduate school enrollment of about 7,000 students, with nontraditional, field-based programs scattered in 22 states, offering limited graduate and undergraduate degree programs on campus. 1982 • Charles “Sonny” Hansley is named director of athletics for the first-ever athletic department at Nova University. The first program to field a team was men’s basketball, which began competition during the 1982-83 school-year. Hansley served as the head coach for the Nova University men’s basketball team, which played as an independent program, not affiliated with a conference. • Nova University finds an athletics nickname. A contest, which was open to the general public, was held to come up with a nickname for the new athletic program at Nova University. The nickname “Knights” was chosen, after being deemed the most popular submission by contest participants. 1983 – • The Nova’s men’s basketball team goes 11-12 in their second season, still competing as an independent program. 1984 – • Nova University adds men’s soccer, women’s volleyball and men’s and women’s cross country, Nova University becomes a member of the National Little College Athletic Association (NLCAA) 1985 – • Nova University joins the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Undergraduate enrollment at this time is 222. • The Nova University women’s volleyball team finishes 9-4, and wins District 25 Championship. 1986 – • Dag Cohen, a midfielder for Nova University’s men’s soccer team, is named a First Team All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association. Cohen is the first Nova athlete, in any sport, to be so honored, as he helped the men’s soccer team to a 13-5-0 record and NAIA District 7 Championship. • The Nova University women’s volleyball team repeats as District 25 Champions with a 16-12 season. 1987 – • Nova University adds baseball, women’s tennis and men’s golf, offering three women’s and five men’s athletic teams. • With a record of 19-7, the Nova University women’s volleyball team wins their third straight District 25 Championship. • Men’s soccer player Jonas Westher is named an NAIA Second Team All-American and NSCAA Honorable Mention All-American, as the Knights finish 9-8-2 and qualify for the District 25 Tournament. 1988 – • Men’s soccer player Richard Carlsson is an NAIA Third Team All-American and NSCAA Honorable Mention All-American, as the Nova University men’s soccer team again finishes 13-5-0 and makes its first NAIA National Tournament appearance. • The women’s volleyball team wins their fourth District 25 Championship with a 17-8 mark. 1989 – • The women’s volleyball team records their fifth consecutive District 25 Championship. 1990 – • Nova University joins with seven other NAIA schools (Flagler College, Webber College, St. Thomas University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Palm Beach Atlantic College, Warner Southern College and Florida Memorial College) to form the FIAC (Florida Intercollegiate Athletic Conference). • Jonas Westher is named an NAIA First Team All-American as he helped the men’s soccer team win their first-ever FIAC championship, earning a berth in the District 25 Tournament for the sixth straight year. 1991 – • The men’s soccer team finishes 11-5-3 as Alex Acosta, Michael Manning and Christian Perez all earn NSCAA All-American Honorable Mention. • Knights’ baseball player Rich Polumbo is selected as an NAIA First-Team All-American, the first in program history, as Nova goes 42-14. 1992 – • The Florida Intercollegiate Athletic Conference is changed to the Florida Sun Conference (FSC) and Nova University is now a member of District 7. • The men’s soccer team finishes 11-5 -3 under new head coach Thomas Rongen, while Rohan Jackson is named an NAIA Second Team All-American and Jorgen Hegdal is named an NAIA Third Team All-American. 1993 – • Christian Perez is named Nova’s first Florida Sun Conference Player of the Year in men’s soccer and an NAIA Honorable Mention All-American. • The Nova University women’s volleyball team finishes 30-9, while winning the program’s first Florida Sun Conference Championship and first NAIA Southeast Regional Championship. • The Knights baseball team wins their first-ever Florida Sun Conference Championship after posting a 43-12 record. • Men’s golfer Kit Larson becomes the first Nova University golfer to be named Florida Sun Conference Player of the Year. 1994 – • Nova University and Southeastern University of the Health Sciences merge to form Nova Southeastern University. • Men’s basketball wins FSC Championship and reaches NAIA Sweet 16 with 22-12 overall record. David Riley is named FSC Men’s Basketball Player of the Year and a NAIA Third Team All-American. • Baseball player Claude Love named NAIA First-Team All-American, and 40-15 Knights are FSC Tourney Champs. • Nova University adds softball as its fourth intercollegiate women’s sport. • Kit Larson becomes the first men’s golfer to be named a NAIA All-American. • Knights’ volleyball player Vanessa Gutierrez is a NAIA Third Team All-American, first in program history. 1995 – • NSU adds women’s soccer as its fifth intercollegiate women’s sport. • The NSU men’s golf team captures their second consecutive Florida Sun Conference Championship, and makes a second straight NAIA National Tournament appearance. 1996 – • For the second straight season, Bev Young is named FSC Women’s Soccer Player of the Year. • NSU volleyball player Sherri Waddell is named Florida Sun Conference Player of the Year, as the Knights go 27-6 and make an NAIA South Regional Tournament appearance. • Men’s golfer David Cooke is named an NAIA All-American. • NSU baseball player Felipe Suarez is named FSC Player of the Year, as the Knights win FSC Championship. • Softball wins FSC Championship and first NAIA Southeast Region Championship, while Heidi Wickham is named as an NAIA Second Team AllAmerican. 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 51 1997 – • Men’s soccer player Jason Morris is named Florida Sun Conference Player of the Year after leading the Knights to a 14-8-1 record, the Florida Sun Conference Championship and an NAIA South Regional Tournament appearance. • With a 49-7-0 record, the NSU softball team wins their third Florida Sun Conference Championship and second NAIA Southeast Region XIV Championship. • NSU softball player Kim Eason is named FSC Softball Player of the Year. 1998 – • Ray Ferrero, Jr., is named president of Nova Southeastern University. • Women’s basketball is added as NSU’s sixth women’s sport. • Softball wins program-record 53 games, captures fourth straight FSC and third consecutive NAIA Southeast Region XIV Championship. Shannon Sawyer is FSC Softball Player of the Year and NAIA First Team All-American, while teammate Jennifer Ridenoure is NAIA Second Team All-American. 1999 – • Softball player Cheryl Bond is honored as an NAIA First Team All-American as the Knights captured the Florida Sun Conference and NAIA Southeast Region XIV Championships. • Women’s golf is added to bring the total number of women’s sports to seven. 2000 – • Teofilo Cubillas is named NAIA First Team All-American, and FSC Men’s Soccer Player of the Year, after leading the Knights to their second consecutive NAIA South Regional Championship. • Cheryl Bond is named a NAIA First Team All-American and teammate Stephanie Schaefer is named to the NAIA All-American Second Team. • The Knights softball team captures their sixth FSC title and fifth NAIA Southeast Region XIV Championship. 2001 – • NSU women’s basketball player Jessie Pate is named FSC Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year. • Men’s soccer is NAIA South Regional Champion for the third year in a row and makes NAIA South Regional Tournament appearance. • NSU men’s soccer goalkeeper Jeremy Flint is named FSC Player of the Year. • Ryan Cobb is named a NAIA All-American for men’s golf. • Amanda Brown and Freska Darlion become NSU first-ever NAIA All-American women’s golfers. 2002 – • NSU is granted full membership in the NCAA Division II and provisional membership in the Sunshine State Conference. • Jessie Pate becomes the first NSU women’s basketball player to reach the 1,000 point plateau. • NSU baseball pitcher Kyle Ruwe becomes the athletic program’s first NCAA All-American and NCAA All-South Region Pitcher of the Year. 2003 – • NSU and adds women’s rowing, while reinstating men’s cross country and women’s tennis. • Groundbreaking takes place on April 21, 2004, for the state-of-the-art 300,000-square-foot University Center. • Jennifer Rembe of the women’s rowing team becomes NSU’s first female NCAA All-American. She helped lead NSU to a berth at the 2003 Women’s Rowing Championships, in just their first season of competition. • Right-handed pitcher Joe Norrito is drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 48th round of the June 2004 MLB Draft. 2004 – • Women’s rower Katrena Bonilla is named an NCAA All-American by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association • Pitcher Derek Antelo posted a perfect 11-0 record, is named SSC Pitcher of the Year, and NCAA First Team All-American. He was then selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 10th round of the June 2005 MLB Draft. • Men’s soccer player Matthew Parry becomes the first NCAA All-American in program history, after being named to the NCAA All-American Second Team. • The men’s golf team captures the first Sunshine State Conference team championship, with a 16-stroke victory at the 2005 SSC Men’s Golf Championship. 2005 – • Women’s rowing is invited to the NCAA Women’s Rowing National Championships, with the Varsity 8+ placing third and the Varsity 4+ finishing fourth overall. • Men’s basketball player Tim Coenraad was named 2005-06 SSC Freshman of the Year. • Women’s basketball player Missy Guadagnino breaks 20-year-old NCAA record by sinking 22 consecutive free throws and going a perfect 22-for22 from the charity stripe. • Women’s golfer Lina Björklund is named an NCAA Second Team All-American. • Junior pitcher Antony Bello was drafted and signed by the Houston Astros in the 21st round, after earning NCAA Third Team All-American honors. • NSU unveils “Sharks” as the new nickname/mascot for the university and its athletic teams. 2006 – • NSU announces the addition of outdoor track, bringing the total number of sports programs to 15 (nine women’s and six men’s programs). • Volleyball hosts the NSU Sharks Classic, the first athletic event in the new 5,000-seat University Center Arena. • The women’s soccer team qualifies for the NCAA DII Soccer Regionals for the first time. Midfielder Stephanie Quinones is named an NCAA Third Team All-American, the first in program history. • The Inaugural NSU Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2007 was enshrined. Shannon Sawyer (Softball), Teofilo Cubillas, Jr. (Soccer), and David Riley (Basketball) joined former NSU President Abraham S. Fischler and former NSU Athletic Director and head coach Charles “Sonny” Hansley in the inaugural class. • NSU captures their first Sunshine State Conference Women’s Rowing Championship, as the Sharks varsity 4+ and varsity 8+ crews each claimed first place. The Sharks also made their unprecedented fourth consecutive trip to the NCAA Women’s Rowing Championships, as both the varsity 4 and varsity 8 crews advanced to the Grand Final for the first time in program history. • The NSU men’s golf team took home their second SSC Men’s Golf Championship, with a three-stroke victory. • Softball’s Katie Veltri is program’s first NCAA First Team All-American in addition to SSC Softball Player of the Year. • Women’s golfer Maria Garcia-Austt is named NCAA Division II National Player of the Year, NCAA Freshman of the Year and NCAA First Team All-American. She was also the 2007 SSC Women’s Golfer and Women’s Freshman Golfer of the Year. She placed second, just one stroke back, at the 2007 NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Championships. • Women’s rower Nicole Felluca is NSU’s first-ever SSC Rower of the Year, as well as an NCAA All-American. Coxswain Cheyenne Poskey is named an NCAA All-American for the second consecutive year by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association. • Men’s golfer Eric Cole named SSC Freshman of the Year and NCAA Honorable Mention All-American, while teammate Greg O’Mahony also garners NCAA Honorable Mention All-American honors • Tennis player Alexa Korotkevich is an NCAA Singles All-American as the women’s tennis team goes 22-3 on the season and reaches the NCAA Southeast Regional for first time in program history. • Centerfielder Matt Mindick is chosen as an NCAA Baseball Second Team All-American and rightfielder Brayan Valencia is named SSC Baseball Freshman of the Year. 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 52 ATHLETIC TRAINING FARQUHAR COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES DIVISION OF MATH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY What is an ATC? The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) is a highly educated and skilled professional who specializes in health care for those engaged in physical activity. Athletic trainers are vital to the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The athletic trainer works closely with physicians, coaches and other medical and allied health personnel to help provide the highest quality of health care to athletes in clinics, high schools, colleges, universities and professional sports teams. The Academic Program Nova Southeastern University’s Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences offers a compelling undergraduate curriculum in athletic training. The dedicated faculty and staff members become excellent role models for athletic training students, while providing athletic training service to an NCAA Division II athletics program. The athletic training major, established in 2003, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), effective March 2007. Athletic training students will graduate with a bachelor of science degree in athletic training and will be eligible to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. This dynamic athletic training curriculum balances class instruction and clinical experience. NSU incorporates the intimacy of a small college education with the resources of the largest private university in the Southeast. In this dynamic, state-of-the-art program, qualified students earning a bachelor of science degree in athletic training may continue into a professional degree program for physician assistants, occupational therapy or physical therapy. Clinical Experience Athletic training students will work closely with certified athletic trainers to gain clinical experience with Nova Southeastern University athletics, sports clinics, high schools and professional sports venues in South Florida. These hands-on clinical opportunities apply and refine skills learned in the classroom. Other medical professionals, such as physicians, physician assistants and physical therapists from Nova Southeastern University’s Health Professions Division are also involved in this academic clinical experience. Admission To enter the athletic training program, you must first be admitted to Nova Southeastern University in good standing and register for Introduction to Athletic Training (ATTR 1100) during the fall semester. This course will guide you through the application process andappropriate deadlines. [Swann, Elizabeth] Also check out our website at http://undergrad.nova.edu/MST/athletic/index.cfm for more information. For further information, please contact Elizabeth Swann, Ph.D., ATC Nova Southeastern University Program Director of Athletic Training (954) 262-8334; swann@nsu.nova.edu 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE Dr. Elizabeth Swann, Ph.D., ATC 53 STRENGTH & CONDITIONING s 144,000 square-feet, three-story fitness and wellness area CARDIO EQUIPMENT s 98 pieces of Cardiovascular Equipment s Cross Training machines s Erg machines s Treadmills s Bikes s Eliptical machines s Upper body cycle STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT s 84 pieces of Strength Equipment s StarTrac Instinct, Impact and Classic machines s Free weights s Multi Stations s Benches and racks s Four Human Sport Multi Directional Movement apparatus STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING STAFF Rene Pena, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Cameron Yearsley, Strength and Conditioning GA Jennifer Daratany, Strength and Conditioning GA 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 54 ATHLETIC FACILITIES UNIVERSITY CENTER ARENA “THE SHARK TANK” Nova Southeastern’s newest construction project, the University Center, was completed in July of 2006. The revolutionary 300,000 square-foot, multi-use facility serves as a central hub for the NSU student community. The main arena, which seats 4,500, is the home for NSU’s intercollegiate athletic program, and will host all of NSU’s volleyball and men’s and women’s basketball home games. With one main game court, the arena also has two practice/game–ready courts on the upper level. The arena also has the state-of-the-art capabilities to host concerts, lectures, special events and more for NSU and the surrounding community. The main arena features 5,500 seats, each with a seat back. The main court provides for over 1,200 permanent chair-back seats, while the upper level has over 4,000 seats. The upper level houses the world’s largest automated telescopic seating system, which adds over 2,000 chair-back seats on either side when extended. The main arena also features 66 cushioned club seats overlooking the court, just outside of the donor/booster room. Shark Club members and guest enjoy the comforts of a catered suite and a unique baseline view of the court. ATHLETIC TRAINING/HYDROWORX POOL s 2,500 square-foot athletic training suite s Totally equiped with state-of-the-art electrical modalities for treatment and rehabilitation s three offices for athletic training staff and a totally equiped physician’s examination room s hydro-therapy area that includes a state-of-the-art HydroWorx 2000 aquatic rehabilitation pool, the only one in the tri-county area SPORT SPECIFIC LOCKER ROOMS s Individual lockers s Spacious shower and restroom facility s Key-card access to locker rooms s Pool-side access from locker rooms OTHER AMENITIES Two-court multipurpose Rec Plex gym for basketball, volleyball and special events; Three multipurpose studios to house yoga, pilates, spinning classes and more; Three indoor racquetball courts (one convertible squash court); Outdoor Swimming Pool (heated for the winter months); Indoor two-story rock climbing wall; Personal training and massage therapy; Individual saunas for women and men TEAM LOUNGE s Private meeting area for teams and student-athletes s Quiet place to study or complete homework s Great place to relax or hang-out before or after practice 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 55 NSU SOCCER COMPLEX The NSU Soccer Complex consists of two practice fields and one game field. The game field is home for both the men’s and women’s soccer teams. All three fields come equipped with lights that allow for night practices and games. The game field features state-of-the-art grandstand seating with a capacity of 1,000 spectators. The stadium style seating is the newest addition to the complex, which was built prior to the 2000 season. The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team as well as several MLS teams, including the Miami Fusion have used NSU’s complex as their training site. The Orange Bowl Committee has entered into an agreement to use the NSU Soccer Complex as its official training site for one of its participants, which began with the 2003 FedEx Orange Bowl. NSU BASEBALL COMPLEX The NSU Baseball Complex is considered by many to be one of the finest baseball facilities in South Florida. This fully lit complex features an immaculate playing field with two outdoor batting cages. Prior to the 2001 season, NSU added grandstand seating that accommodates 500 people and a fully functional press box. The Baseball Complex is the site of The Frontier Independent Baseball League’s annual player combine and tryouts. A.D. GRIFFIN SPORTS COMPLEX The AD Griffin Sports Complex is home to the NSU Softball team. This complex features two practice fields and one game field. All fields are equipped with lights that allow for night practice and games. The main game field overlooks NSU’s Health Professions Building. Located in the middle of the three fields is the press box area. The AD Griffin Sports Complex was named in honor of Mr. A.D. Griffin, Sr. MIAMI DOLPHINS TRAINING FACILITY The Miami Dolphins Training Facility is located on the Nova Southeastern University main campus. Bow string trusses and a profile reminiscent of classic athletic facilities define this state of the art training facility of the Miami Dolphins football team, which includes one of the largest weight rooms in the NFL, training rooms, locker rooms, a therapy swimming pool, a cold plunge pool and whirlpools, numerous administrative offices, and a practice field. It also has a bleacher building, which can accommodate 2,000 spectators. The 56,000 square foot facility is frequently used as a prototype for other professional football teams. 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 56 ATHLETICS’ HALL OF FAME INAUGURAL NSU ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME CLASS ENSHRINED AT GALA UNIVERSITY CENTER EVENT (From L to R:) David Riley (Basketball), former NSU Athletic Director and head coach Charles “Sonny” Hansley, former NSU President Abraham S. Fischler, Shannon Sawyer (Softball) and Teofilo Cubillas, Jr. (Soccer). The Inaugural NSU Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2007 was enshrined in a gala ceremony on May 2, 2007, in the University Center Arena at Nova Southeastern University. The invitation-only event featured the induction of three former student-athletes and two former administrators. Former NSU student-athletes Shannon Sawyer (Softball), Teofilo Cubillas, Jr. (Soccer), and David Riley (Basketball) joined former NSU President Abraham S. Fischler and former NSU Athletic Director and head coach Charles “Sonny” Hansley in the first-ever NSU Athletics Hall of Fame Class. Tony Segreto, NBC6 News Anchor, was the master of ceremonies at the event, which drew over 200 attendees. The evening kicked off with a cocktail hour in the club room, overlooking the UC Arena basketball/volleyball court. Dinner followed on the north auxiliary court, after a special video tribute to the inductees from NSU President Ray Ferrero Jr., and a welcome from NSU Executive Vice President Dr. George Hanbury. NSU Director of Athletics Michael Mominey bestowed each inductee with a Hall of Fame jacket, ring, and plaque to commemorate their enshrinement. Hansley was presented by his daughter Michelle and son Kenny, Cubillas was presented by NSU men’s soccer coach Giuseppe DePalo, Dr. Fischler was presented by his son Bruce, while Sawyer and Riley were both presented by NSU Associate Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Mark Cavanaugh. In addition, the Athletics Hall of Fame Wall was unveiled in the atrium of the University Center’s main entrance. The Athletics Hall of Fame Wall honors the current Hall of Fame 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 57 Class as well as each of NSU’s all-time team sport championships and NSU’s all-time award winners including All-Americans and Conference Players of the Year. In the fall of 2007, phase II of the NSU Athletics Hall of Fame was unveiled to complete the exhibit. The NSU Athletics Hall of Fame chronicles three decades of NSU Athletics with a timeline documenting key moments in the history of the program. The central point of the exhibit features wood-crafted trophy cases displaying artifacts from NSU’s “Knights” and “Sharks” eras. Story panels highlight the department’s leadership history, the national prominence of its programs and the evolution of the Universities mascot are all built into the custom cases. Plaques recognizing the accomplishments of NSU Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees showcase the Hall of Fame Wall, along side beautiful tempered-glass plaques detailing all-time team successes. In addition, names of All-American and Conference Players of the Year, and Conference Championship teams are permanently etched onto plaques that adorn the Athletics Hall of Fame wall. The NSU Athletics Hall of Fame Committee is represented by: Michael Mominey (NSU Director of Athletics), Robert Prior (Associate Director of Communications and External Ops.), Dr. Mark Cavanaugh (Associate Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Faculty Athletic Representative ), Gary Tuell (Head Coach, NSU Men’s Basketball), CA Tolchinsky (Head Coach, NSU Cheerleading), Tom Dieters, (Comerica Bank Vice President Charitable Services Group), Lynne Cawley (Director of Alumni Affairs, Osteopathic Medicine), Dr. Gay Holliday, (Associate Dean of Student Affairs), Joe Pineda (Asst. Dean of External Affairs, H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business & Entrepreneurship), Tony Segreto (NBC 6 News Anchor), Nancy Olson (Executive Director, Florida Marlins Community Foundation) and Anthony Bruno (Owner, Anthony’s Runway 84) 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 58 NSU SHARK CLUB *VIP Courtside Seats are limited and will be sold in the order they are received. ** Shark Club membership cards are limited to one name. The bearer of the card will receive access to the Club Room in the University Center Arena at all NSU Athletic sponsored events with a purchase of an individual game or event ticket. Shark Club Members are eligible for 20% Discount on VIP Courtside Seat Prices Support the Sharks in style by being a VIP Courtside Seat holder in the University Center Arena! Purchase your VIP Courtside Seat for the 2007-08 seasons! Come see the excitement of NSU men’s and women’s basketball up close and personal. 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 59 2007-2008 SHARK CLUB MEMBERS Charles & Valerie Allwardt Ashley Amrich Jose & Karla Antonio Andrea Aragona Kristen Atkinson Joel Auerbach Donald & Sharon Bergner Lesa Bonee’ Thomas & Pamela Brown Jeremy Bulen The McCrea Family Raymond & Cynthia Romero Kimberly Carbo Mr. & Mrs. Gary Caron Paul & Lynne Cawley Michael Coleman Tamah Cooper Michael Cowper Kathleen Cowper Victoria Corbyons Marc Crocquet Peter & Shelly Cumpstone Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dagle Luis Diaz Creative Visual Displays, Inc. Giuseppe & Kathy DePalo Frank DePiano Bobby Fields Abraham & Shirley Fischler John Gartin Thomas Gillette Karen Grosby Michael & Joan Goodrich Ron & Ginny Haddock Dr. George Hanbury Brian Haran Jimmy Haran Carol Haran Marilyn & Jeff Heinrich Dan & Diane Iscovitz Jeffrey Jacobs Mr. & Mrs. Anthony James Ryan Jamison Greg Kagan Jeff Kelley Marvin & Donna Kelly Rachelle Litt Jeffrey Litt Luis Luciani Kevin Marsh Robin Mescher Brad & Jan Mitchell Michael & Denise Mominey Jennifer Moos Diane Moya Hector Moya Maxwell & Melody Oligane Darren Pask Earlene Pask Roy Pask Matthew Parry Joel & Lucy Perez Joseph & Carol Pineda Robert & Kathleen Prior Hugh Quinones Weston Reporting Mr. & Mrs Kevin Rockwell Ryan & Jessica Romero Mike & Maggie Simonson Larry & Linda Starr Howard Talenfeld Michelle Talenfeld Julie Talenfeld Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Tepe Lauren Thomas Larry & CA Tolchinsky Gary Tuell Jeffrey & Beth Weinberg Brent White Steve Wilcosky Bob Wilcosky Angie Yony 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 60 ACADEMIC SUPPORT & COMPLIANCE ACADEMIC SUPPORT Under the direction of the Coordinator of Athletic Academic Services, student-athletes’ academic progress is closely monitored in an effort to keep in compliance with NCAA Division II requirements and NSU academic standards. Services offered to Student-Athletes: Academic Advising Study Hall Collegiate Success Program Academic Monitoring Tutorial Referrals Specialty Services Book Scholarship Award Office Hours and Location Athletic and Student Affairs Building, Room # 311 Monday – Friday, 8:30 - 5:00pm For more information please visit the Academic Services Web site at: http://nsuathletics.nova.edu/academic_services/index.cfm CHAMPS/LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM The mission of the NCAA is to maintain intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the campus educational program and the athlete as an integral part of the student body. With this in mind, the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program was created to support the student development initiatives of its member institutions and to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience within the university setting. The NSU CHAMPS/Life Skills Program strives to: Support efforts of every student-athlete toward intellectual development and graduation. Use athletics as preparation for success in life. Meet the changing needs of student-athletes. Promote respect for diversity among student-athletes. Assist student-athletes in building positive self-esteem. Encourage the development of leadership skills. In accordance with NCAA policy, the NSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has a StudentAthlete Advisor Committee. The Nova Southeastern University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (NSU-SAAC) is made up of one member from each athletic team and one alternate. The purpose of this committee is to streamline and promote communication between the student-athlete and the athletic department administration, to encourage more student-athlete involvement within the campus community and to design and implement programs which will encourage academic achievement, health promotion, social responsibility, and general awareness. STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAAC) COMPLIANCE Compliance with NCAA rules is of utmost importance to Nova Southeastern University and its athletics department. Nova Southeastern University is responsible for the actions of its coaches, student-athletes, faculty and staff, alumni, donors, boosters and friends. As such, please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with these important items concerning NCAA rules and always remember to ASK BEFORE YOU ACT. For more information, contact Ann Walker at (954) 262-8280 or visit the NCAA Web site at http:// www.ncaa.org 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE RAZOR HIsTORY AND RECORDS HIsTORY AND RECORDS 61 At 5’10”, 150 lbs, RAZOR is a formidable sight on the court during the pre-game show and during halftime. While he is playful with children, RAZOR has no tolerance for opposing teams. He defends the“Shark Tank”, at the University Center, tooth and fins enemy legions try to invade his waters. Many try, but few succeed; thanks to RAZOR. 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 62 NSU IN THE COMMUNITY 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 63 Adrienne Duenas Alexa Tsippy Korotkevich Waterman Edita Kulichova Duenas | Korotkevich | Waterman | Kulicchova 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 64 2008 SCHEDULE Women’s Tennis DAY Sat. Sun. Sat. Sun. Thurs. Sat. Mon. Fri. Wed Thurs. Sat. Sun. Mon. Wed. Fri. Sat. Thurs. Sat. Thurs.-Sun. Thurs. Wed. DATE 2/2 2/17 2/23 2/24 2/28 3/1 3/3 3/7 3/12 3/13 3/15 3/16 3/17 3/19 3/21 3/22 3/27 3/29 4/17-4/20 5/1 5/7 OPPONENT Armstrong Atlantic University FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE * Eckerd College * UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA * Lynn University * SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY * CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY University of Buffalo Michigan Technological University Lincoln University (Missouri) Florida Tech * TOWSON UNIVERSITY TUFTS YNIVERSITY RUTGERS UNIVERSITY US MILITARY ACADEMY ROLLINS COLLEGE * Barry University * PALM BEACH ATLANTIC Sunshine State Conference Tournament NCAA Regionals NCAA Nationals LOCATION Winter Park, Fla. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. St. Petersburg, Fla. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Boca Raton, Fla. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Vera Beach Orlando Orlando Melbourne, Fla. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Fort Lauderdale, Fla Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Miami Shore, Fla. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Tampa, Fla. TBA Houston, Texas TIME 2:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. TBA TBA TBA 12:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. TBA 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 11AM TBA TBA TBA HOME MATCHES IN BOLD * Denotes Sunshine State Conference Opponent 2007-08 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE