2012 Manhattan Swimming Media Guide

men’s schedule Date Opponent Location Time (ET) Sat, Oct 15 N/A at Scranton, Pa. 1 p.m. Fri, Oct 21 mt. st. Vincent Riverdale, n.Y. 6 p.m. sat, Oct 22 Pace Riverdale, n.Y. 2 p.m. Fri, Oct 28 VMI, NJIT at Emmittsburg, Md. 5 p.m. Sat, Oct 29 McDaniel, NJIT at Emmittsburg, Md. 12 p.m. Fri, nov 04 Iona * Riverdale, n.Y. 6:30 p.m. sat, nov 05 Bridgeport Riverdale, n.Y. 2 p.m. sat, nov 12 Fairfield * Riverdale, n.Y. 2 p.m. Fri, nov 18 Baruch Riverdale, n.Y. 6:30 p.m. sat, nov 19 st. Francis (nY) Riverdale, n.Y. 2 p.m. Sun, Nov 20 NJIT at Newark, N.J. 6 p.m. Fri, Dec 09 Saint Peter’s, Montclair State at Jersey City, N.J. 6 p.m. sat, dec 10 u.s. merchant marine Academy Riverdale, n.Y. 2 p.m. Sat, Jan 21 Eastern States Championships at East Meadow, N.Y. 8 a.m. Fri, Jan 27 saint Peter’s * Riverdale, n.Y. 6:30 p.m. sat, Jan 28 nJIT Riverdale, n.Y. 1:45 p.m. Wed, Feb 15 - Sat, Feb 18 MAAC Swimming & Diving Championships * at Buffalo, N.Y. TBA Thu, Feb 23 - Sun, Feb 26 ECAC Swimming & Diving Championships at Annapolis, Md. TBA

wOmen’s schedule Sat, Oct 15 Marywood at Scranton, Pa. 1 p.m. Fri, Oct 21 mt. st. Vincent Riverdale, n.Y. 6 p.m. sat, Oct 22 Pace Riverdale, n.Y. 2 p.m. Fri, Oct 28 Mount St. Mary’s, VMI at Emmittsburg, Md. 5 p.m. Sat, Oct 29 Mount St. Mary’s, McDaniel at Emmittsburg, Md. 12 p.m. Fri, nov 04 Iona * Riverdale, n.Y. 6:30 p.m. sat, nov 05 Bridgeport Riverdale, n.Y. 2 p.m. Fri, nov 11 hunter, wagner Riverdale, n.Y. 6:30 p.m. sat, nov 12 Fairfield * Riverdale, n.Y. 2 p.m. Fri, nov 18 Baruch Riverdale, n.Y. 6:30 p.m. sat, nov 19 st. Francis (nY) Riverdale, n.Y. 2 p.m. Fri, Dec 09 Saint Peter’s, Montclair State at Jersey City, N.J. 6 p.m. sat, dec 10 u.s. merchant marine Academy Riverdale, n.Y. 2 p.m. Sat, Jan 21 Eastern States Championships at East Meadow, N.Y. 8 a.m. Fri, Jan 27 saint Peter’s * Riverdale, n.Y. 6:30 p.m. Wed, Feb 15 - Sat, Feb 18 MAAC Swimming & Diving Championships * at Buffalo, N.Y. TBA Thu, Feb 23 - Sun, Feb 26 ECAC Swimming & Diving Championships at Annapolis, Md. TBA

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this is manhattan collegeQuick Factslocation ........................................................................................ Riverdale, n.Y.enrollment ...................................................................................................3,200Founded ......................................................................................................... 1853nickname .................................................................................................. JaspersColors ..................................................................... green (PMs # 349) & whiteConference ........................................................ Metro atlantic athletic (MaaC)President ...................................................................Brennan o’Donnell, Ph. D.executive Vice President/Provost ..................................... william Clyde, Ph. D.Vice President of student life ......................................Richard satterlee, Ph. D.Director of athletics ............................................................Robert J. Byrnes, ‘68assistant athletic Director/senior woman administrator .....Deborah gregoryteam Physicians ........................................................... anthony Maddalo, M.D.......................................................greg Cavaliere, M.D., Christine Curran, D.o.team Chiropractor ........................................................... theresa Pirraglia, D.C.assistant athletic Director for sports Medicine .....Doug straley Ms,atC,CsCsathletics travel Coordinator ..................................................................Jim Duffyassistant athletic Director for Communications & Marketing ..........stephen Dombroskioperations Manager ....................................................................elvys QuezadaCompliance Coordinator ................................................................ ariel Pesanteacademic advisor ............................................................... Br. David trichtingerathletics secretary .............................................................................susan Papeathletic Department Phone.............................................................718-862-7227athletic Department Fax .................................................................718-862-8020website................................................................................ www.goJaspers.com

stePhen DoMBRoskiassistant athletic Director for Communication and Marketingoffice Phone: [email protected]

Joe CliFFoRD assistant sports information Directoroffice Phone [email protected]

ChRistian heiMall sports information graduate assistantswimming contactoffice Phone [email protected]

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Directions to DraDDy gymnasiumHome of Jasper Swimming

From south:triborough Bridge — Follow signs to Major Deegan expressway (i-87) north, and proceed to the Van Cortlandt Park south exit. Bear right and go back over the expressway toward Broadway. Make a right at Broadway. at second traffic light, turn left onto Manhattan College Parkway. Make another left and follow campus road to Draddy gymnasium.

henry hudson Parkway — take exit 20, w. 239th st. this puts you on henry hudson Parkway service Road. at stop sign, bear left through intersection (past monument). Bear right at fork (before overpass) onto Manhattan Col-lege Parkway. go left to Draddy gymnasium parking lot.

From north:saw Mill River Parkway to henry hudson Parkway. take exit 21, w. 246th st., straight on the henry hudson Parkway service Road. at 239th st. (second traffic light), turn left, then again (around monument). Bear right at fork (before overpass) onto Manhattan College Parkway. go left to Draddy gymna-sium parking lot.

new York state thruway south (i-87) connects with the Major Deegan to Van Cortlandt Park south exit. turn right at top of ramp then right onto Broad-way. at second traffic light, turn left onto Manhattan College Parkway. Make another left and follow campus road to Draddy gymnasium.

From east: Bronx whitestone or throgs neck Bridge to Cross Bronx expressway south (i-95). take Major Deegan expressway north (i-87) to Van Cortlandt Park south exit. Bear right, going back over the expressway, and make a right onto Broadway. at second traffic light, turn left onto Manhattan College Parkway. Make another left and follow campus road to Draddy gymnasium.

From West: george washington Bridge—Follow signs to henry hudson Parkway north-bound (for automobiles only; otherwise take Major Deegan expressway north-bound). take exit 20, w. 239th st. this puts you on henry hudson Parkway service Road. at stop sign bear left through intersection (past monument). Bear right at fork (before overpass) onto Manhattan College Parkway. Make another left and follow road to Draddy gymnasium.

*note: Buses and trucks must follow directions using Major Deegan express-way. Commercial vehicles are not allowed on henry hudson Parkway.


Coach walter olsewski, who has been the Manhattan College women’s swimming coach since 1997, added the men’s team to his head coaching portfolio in 2008. Under his tutelage, the program eclipsed the 500 win mark on Jan. 29, 2011 when the men’s team defeated local rival Mount saint Vincent’s. entering this season, he is six wins shy of the career 150 win mark.

Prior to coaching swimming at Manhattan, olsewski was the head swim coach at hicksville high school for 13 years, beginning in 1976. while at hicksville, he posted an overall dual meet record of 198-178-4. During his tenure, three hicksville swimmers earned all-america honors, 14 won all-new York state awards, 56 won all-nassau County awards, 24 earned all-Conference awards and 22 received all-Division awards. he helped produce two new York state Champions and a 1985 new York state girls Championship.

he has been very active in the swim industry. he is the former treasurer and chairman of national interscholastic swimming Coaches association (nisCa) and was presented with the nisCa outstanding service award in 1998 for lifetime service in swimming community. additionally, he served as secretary and treasurer for new York state swim Coaches association, has held chairman position of nYs swimmer/Diver scholar athlete Committee, served as official scorer at the new York state swimming & Diving Championships, has been the President of nassau County swim Coaches association since 1980,

Walter olsewskiand served as President of the long island swim Coaches association since 1986.

a 1968 Manhattan graduate with a degree in physical education, olsewski, a Brooklyn native, was a four-year letterwinner on the Manhattan swim team under head coach Jack Carey. During his senior season, olsewski posted consecutive doubles wins against william Patterson College and stony Brook. he had the top 50 freestyle time on the team during his senior season, and at the conclusion of his senior year he received the Jasper award, awarded annually to the senior swimmer with the highest grade point average. he was selected to the Dean’s list all four years at Manhattan.

olsewksi began his teaching career in 1968 in the Central islip Public school District at F.J. o’neill elementary school. he retired from teaching in that district in July 2000. while with the Central islip school District, he served 12 consecutive terms as treasurer and Membership Chairperson for the Central islip teachers association

in addition to his bachelor’s degree, olsewski earned a master’s degree in health education from adelphi University and an administration of elementary schools Degree from washburn University.

olsewski resides in Medford, n.Y., with his wife, susan. their son sean graduated from Manhattan in 1997 with a degree in sociology.

Head Coach • Manhattan ‘68

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entering his 25th year of college coaching, Rasmussen enters his second season as an assistant coach for Manhattan’s men’s and women’s swimming teams. Rasmussen’s Division i experience includes stints as a coach with the University of texas, loyola (Md.) and saint Peter’s College.

a 1983 Phi kappa Phi graduate of ithaca College with a bachelor of science in Physical education, Rasmussen also attended graduate school at the University of texas. Rasmussen resides in toms River, nJ.

eric rasmussen Assistant Coach • 25th Year

Joe Murtha will be in his second year as an assistant coach for Manhattan’s men’s and women’s swim team.

Murtha, from Voorhees, n.J., was a four-year performer for the Fordham Rams’ swim team and graduated from Fordham in 2008. he swam in the 200 iM, 200 backstroke and 100 breaststroke. his father was graduated from Manhattan College in 1973 and swam for the Jaspers during his time in Riverdale.

Joe murthaAssistant Coach • Second Year


the 2011-12 Manhattan Jaspers swim season begins on oct. 15 when both men’s and women’s squads will travel to scranton, Pa. to take on Marywood University in their season opening meet.

the team will then host back-to-back meets against Mount saint Vincent on oct. 21 followed by Pace on oct. 22 which is also the homecoming day for the Jaspers. the following weekend will see Manhattan face off with four other teams over two separate days when they go to Mount st. Mary’s in emmitsburg, Md. on the 28 and 29. there they will compete against VMi and nJit (oct. 28) along with McDaniel College and Mount st. Mary’s (oct. 29) to end the month.

as november begins, so does a long stretch of home meets at Riverdale Country school. on nov. 4, iona comes to the Bronx before Bridgeport visits on nov. 5 as part of the first ever Manhattan alumni Meet.

scheDule at a glancethe Jaspers women’s team will host a meet with two other

schools in hunter College along with st. Joseph’s on Fri., nov. 11 before joining with the men to take on Fairfield on nov. 12. the streak of six straight home meets concludes the next week with Baruch (nov. 18) and st. Francis of nY (nov. 19).

the Manhattan Men’s squad then travels to newark, n.J. to take on the nJit highlanders for their third straight meet in as many days. on Dec. 9, both teams will travel to saint Peter’s to compete against the Peacocks as well as Montclair state.

the meet competitions will wrap up with three consecutive home meets beginning with the U.s. Merchant Marine academy (Dec. 10) before the season gets put on hold for winter break. it picks back up again on Jan. 27 against saint Peter’s before concluding with a Men’s only meet against nJit the next day.

the Championship season will then begin with the MaaC Championships in Buffalo, n.Y. from Feb. 15-18 followed a week later by the 2012 eCaC Championships

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this coming season will be all about building upon the successes of the previous two year for Manhattan Men’s and women’s swimming. entering his 16th year at the helm of the program, walter olsewski helped guide the squad to a 17-14 overall record including the schools 500th overall win dating back to 1932.

2011-12 could provide some personal piece of history for olsewski as he is just six wins shy of the 150 win plateau since taking over the women’s team in 1997 and adding the men’s squad in 2008.

the men’s team will return a bulk of the talent that has helped to complete alter the Manhattan College record books. More than 20 Jaspers swimming records were broken in the 2010-11 season, including eight by then sophomore Robert Varieur (5 team, 3 individual).

also returning this season will be junior Cullen Balcanoff who set school marks in the 50 and 200 meter backstroke as well as the 100 meter individual medley. a large junior and sophomore class, guided by Dennis Daly and PJ sweeney, will certainly make up the majority of leadership with only one senior.

Robert kehoe will take his talents from the links to the pool as the Jasper golfer enters his final season for Manhattan.

a large freshman class boasts some talented distance swimmers in RJ Meany, scott isaacs, along with sprinters Michael Dalia and Ryan klages. the newcomers will also see a diver in Riverdale in staten island native James kelly.

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on the women’s side, a core group of returning swimmers will anchor a team that looks to continue its rise. seniors Bridget latino and Mary kate o’leary will be the leaders of the team as they attempt to cap off their final year for the Jaspers in a strong way. latino enters her senior season with her name on 12 different school records.

Juniors nadine Maher, Meghan Marro and Jackie Mamary will also look to build upon a solid 2010-11 campaign that battled to a 5-5 record. a talented freshman class last year now has one year of collegiate experience under their belt that will only help in their growth as swimmers. Vanessa l’heureux, Melanie tam, Marylynn McMahon and kaitlin Zielaznicki impressed in their rookie years with l’heureux and tam each swimming a leg in the 400 meter freestyle relay team that captured a MaaC Championship.

another exciting class of newcomers sets foot on campus in the 2011-12 campaign headlined by transfer sydney Delancy. a native of the Bahamas, she has high level experience competing in the national finals in 2009 where she suffered a patella injury that kept her out of the pool for a year.

the freshman group of women’s swimmers will once again tap the local talent in their quest for more records and championships. kim geissler, lindsie holmes, and kerry schuermann are expected to make big contributions while alyssa Maccaronne and emily kearns will play key roles as well.

the 2011-12 season begins on oct. 15 when the Jaspers travel to scranton, Pa. for a dual meet with Marywood.


men's team rostername year Position hometown/high school

Cullen Balcanoff Back/iM Jr. high Falls, n.Y. (John Coleman Catholic)

Johnny Chan Freestyle so. Poughkeepsie, n.Y. (John Jay)

Joseph Cusmano Distance Fr. hackensack, n.J. (hackensack)

Michael Dalia sprints/Fly Fr. wantagh, n.Y. (wantagh)

Dennis Daly Breast/iM so. Pine Bush, n.Y. (Pine Bush)

kyle Derespinis sprints/iM Jr. Colts neck, n.Y. (Christian Brothers academy)

kevin Fitzgerald Distance Fr. Brooklyn, n.Y. (Xaverian)

Chris Fusco Back/iM so. tappan Zee, n.Y. (tappan Zee)

scott isaacs Back/Distance Fr. thiells, n.Y. (north Rockland)

Robert kehoe Freestyle sr. katonah, n.Y. (John Jay)

James kelly Breast Fr. staten island, n.Y. (st. Peter’s Boys)

Ryan klages sprints/Fly Fr. huntington, n.Y. (Chaminade)

Mike Mackay Breast/iM Fr. Chester, n.Y. (Chester academy)

Richard Meany Distance Fr. stony Point, n.Y. (north Rockland )

Michael Murtha sprints/iM Jr. Voorhees, n.J. (eastern)

Chris Parker sprints/iM Jr. sandy hook, Conn. (newtown)

erik Pepe Back/Fly Fr. longbeach, n.Y. (Chaminade)

Mickey Ruddy sprints/Fly Jr. lake katrine, n.Y. (kingston)

Juan sambade Breast Jr. n. haledon, n.J. (Don Bosco Prep)

Mike scire sprints/iM Jr. Brooklyn, n.Y. (Xaverian)

PJ sweeney Distance so. staten island, n.Y. (saint Peter’s)

Robert Varieur sprints/iM Jr. thiells, n.Y. (north Rockland)

Women's team rostername year Position hometown/high school

Vanessa l’heureux Back/iM so. leominster, M.a. (gardner)

Jackie Mamary Breast/Fly Jr. Morristown, nJ (kinnelon )

Meghan Marro Breast/iM Jr. Philadelphia, Pa (Cherry hill east)

Marylynn McMahon Breast/iM so. Rochester, n.Y. (Monroe woodbury)

Melanie tam iM/Breast so. staten island, n.Y. (saint Joseph hill academy)

sydney Delancy Breaststroke so. nassau, Bahamas (Queen’s College/st. John’s)

kim geissler sprints Fr. staten island, n.Y. (notre Dame academy)

lindsie holmes Fly Fr. stony Point, n.Y. (north Rockland)

emily kearns Backstroke Fr. Rockville Centre, n.Y. (holy trinity)

Bridget latino Free sr. wappinger Falls, n.Y. (our lady of lourdes)

alyssa Maccarrone Distance Fr. Fairlawn, n.J. (Paramus Catholic)

nadine Maher sprints Jr. west nyack, n.Y. (Pearl River)

Mary kate o’leary Breast/iM sr. sparta, n.J. (sparta)

Molly Russell Back/Distance Fr. Jericho, Vt. (Mount Mansfield)

kerry schuermann Backstroke Fr. east Rockaway, n.Y. (kellenberg Memorial)

kaitlin Zielaznicki Back/iM so. Red Bank, n.J. (st. John Vianney)



2010-11: Part of the 200 yard freestyle team that finished third at Bridgeport on 11/6/11...finished 7th in the 100 yard freestyle at Pace University.

2009-10: named to the MaaC all-academic team... shot a team-leading 74 to pick up low medalist honors and help Manhattan to a second place finish at the susquehanna Fall invitational 9/25/09... posted a 79 in dual match win vs. assumption College 10/10/09... recorded two day scores of 84 and 75 in Jaspers third place finish at Penmen Classic 10/11/09... shot a team-best two-day score of 157 at Monmouth hawk invitational 10/26/09... logged a 78 in dual match victory over saint Francis 4/16/10... compiled scores of 81, 81 and 83 at 2010 MaaC Championship... finished third on team with scoring average of 79.8.

robert kehoe2008-09: tied for 39th overall with a 246 at the MaaC golf Championships in april ‘09... made his collegiate debut at the Yeshiva invitational on 9/15/09 and shot a 79... posted a 78 at the susquehanna invitational 9/27/08... posted a 166 (84/82) at the Monmouth University hawk invitational 9/28-29/08... had an 80 vs. saint Peter’s 10/7/08... finished 40th overall at the FDU knight invitational 10/20-21... tied for 26th overall at the Peacock Classic, shooting an 81 4/14/09.

BeFore manhattan: was named all-league in high school... was a two-year starter on the high school golf team.

Personal: Born september 18, 1990... majoring in engineering... parents are Robert and Mary... brother Brian and sister Jacqueline...sister is on cross country and track team at stony Brook.

Freestyle • 5-9 • Sr. • Katonah, N.Y./John Jay


2010-11: Broke own school record in the 100 individual Medley vs. Mt. st. Vincent on 2/8/11...placed second in the 100 meter backstroke vs. Bridgeport on 11/12/10...finished first in 100 meter backstroke vs. nJit on 11/20/10...member of school record 200 Medley Relay team from 1/29/11

2009-10: Placed first in 100-yard backstroke event and member of winning 200-yard medley relay team vs. lehman College 10/24/09... placed second in the 200-freestyle vs. Baruch College 11/07/09... member of winning 200-yard freestyle relay team vs. Pace University 11/13/09... finished first in the 100-backstroke event vs. iona College 11/20/09... picked up a second place finish in 200-yard individual medley event vs. st. Francis College 11/21/09.

cullen BalcanoffBeFore manhattan: attended John Coleman Catholic high school.

Personal: Born June 1, 1990... parents are Michael and Pattie... has sisters haley, laurel, Dawn... majoring in engineering.

Back/IM • 6- 1 • Jr • High Falls, N.Y./John Coleman Catholic

2010-11: Finished ninth in the 100 meeter backstroke against Mt. st. Mary’s...part of 200 yard freestyle relay team that finished third at iona on 11/5/10...part of 200 yard free relay squad that finished second vs. saint Peter’s on 1/28/11.

2009-10: Member of winning 200-freestyle relay team vs. Baruch College 11/07/09... placed second in 1000-freestyle event vs. Fairfield University 11/14/2009... finished second in the 200-backstroke vs. saint Peter’s College 1/30/2010.

kyle DerespinisBeFore manhattan: Four-year letterwinner as a member of the Christian Brothers academy swimming team.

Personal: Born May 1, 1991... parents are Patrick and Deborah... has brother Patrick and sister kristen... majoring in biology.

Sprints/IM • 6-2 • Jr • Colts Neck, N.Y./Christian Brothers Academy


2010-11: Placed 5th in the 400 yard freestyle relay against Pace on 10/22/10.

2009-10: Placed first in the 50-yard freestyle event vs. lehman College 10/24/09.

BeFore manhattan: was a four-year letterwinner for eastern high school swim team.

michael murthaPersonal: Born august 3, 1990... parents are Joseph and eileen... has brother Joseph (who is an assistant coach of Manhattan men’s and women’s swim team)... has sister Catherine... maoring in philosophy.

Sprints/IM • 6-2 • Jr • Voorhees, N.J./Eastern

2010-11: Finished second in 100 breaststroke vs. Bridgeport on 11/6/10...finished third in the 100 backstroke event vs. nJit on 11/20/10...won the 100 free on 2/8/11 vs. Mt. st. Vincent’s.

2009-10: Finished first in 100-yard breaststroke event vs. lehman College 10/24/09... placed third in the 200-breaststroke event vs. Fairfield University 11/14/09... finished second in 50-yard freestyle vs. st. Francis College 11/21/09.

chris ParkerBeFore manhattan: Finished 2nd in the Class Conference while in high school... broke 2 free relay records... named to Conference all academic team.

Personal: Born July 25,1991... parents are william and Deborah... has brother, Mike... majoring in engineering.

Sprints/IM • 5-10 • Jr • Sandy Hook, Conn./Newtown


2010-11: Finished second in the 100 butterfly and 100 breaststroke while also helping win the 200 free relay against vs. lehman on 10/23/10...finished third in 50 meter free at Fairfield on 11/13/10...placed second in 50 meter free against nJit on 1/29/11.

2009-10: Placed first in the 1000-yard freestyle event and member of winning 200-freestyle relay team vs. lehman College 10/24/09... finished first in 50 & 500-yard freestyle events vs. Baruch College 11/07/09... placed first in 1000-freestyle event and member of winning 200-yard freestyle relay team vs. Pace University 11/13/2009... placed second in 500-yard freestyle vs. st. Francis College 11/21/09... finished first in 50-butterfly vs. lehman College 1/27/10.

mickey ruddyBeFore manhattan: Four-year letterwinner for kingston high school swimming team. Personal: Born september 5, 1991... parents are Michael and Jeanne... has brother Jason... majoring in engineering.

Sprints/Fly • 5-10 • Jr • Lake Katrine, N.Y./Kingston

2010-11: Finished third in 100 breaststroke vs. lehman College on 10/23/10...placed 5th in the 100 breaststroke vs. st. Francis (nY) on 11/14/10...part of 200 medley relay team that finished second vs. Mt. st. Vincent’s on 1/28/11.

2009-10: Member of winning 200-yard medley relay team vs. lehman College 10/24/09... placed fourth in 200-yard breaststroke event vs. Fairfield University 11/14/09.

Juan sambadeBeFore manhattan: a four-year swim team letterwinner for Don Bosco Prep.

Personal: Born February 27, 1991... parents are Juan and Rosa... majoring in biology.

Breast • 5-11 • Jr • N. Haledon, N.J./Don Bosco Prep


2010-11: Placed second in 50 meter free vs. lehman College on 10/23/10...finished fourth in 100 yard freestyle vs. iona on 11/5/10...part of 200 free relay team that finished first against Mt. st. Vincent’s on 1/26/11…led off record breaking 200 freestyle relay team at the 2011 MaaC’s…led off record breaking 400 freestyle relay team at 2011 eCaC’s.

mike scireBeFore manhattan: Captained Xaverian high school swim team during senior season... four-year letterwinner and named team MVP... played on varsity baseball team for two years.

Personal: Born March 20, 1991... parents are Michael and sheila... has sisters kerry and kaitlyn... majoring in physical education.

Sprints/IM • 6-3 • Jr • Brooklyn, N.Y./Xaverian

2010-2011: set school record the 100 meter freestyle at Mt. st. Mary’s...also broke the school mark for the 50 and 200 free...part of school record breaking 200, 400 and 800 free relay and 200 & 400 medley relay teams.

2009-10: named team MVP after completion of the swimming season... placed first in 100 & 200-yard freestyle events and member of winning 200-freestyle relay team vs. lehman College 10/24/09... finished first in record-breaking 100-yard freestyle event and member of winning 200-freestyle relay team vs. Baruch College 11/07/09... finished first in 50 & 500-freestyle events and member of winning 200-yard freestyle relay team vs. Pace University 11/13/09... placed first

robert varieurin 100 & 200-freestyle events and second in the 50-yard freestyle vs. Fairfield University 11/14/09... placed first in 100 & 200-yard freestyle events vs. iona College 11/20/09... finished first in 100 & 200-yard freestyle events vs. st. Francis College 11/21/09.

BeFore manhattan: named to the all section, all-County and all-Division swim teams while in high school... was a four-year letterwinner in swimming.

Personal: Born January 23, 1991... parents are Robert and Margaret... has sister Meaghan... majoring in civil engineering.

Sprints/IM • 6-2 • Jr • Thiells, N.Y./North Rockland


2010-11: Part of the 400 meter freestyle relay team that finished second on 11/6/10 vs. Bridgeport...finished fourth in 50 meter freestyle against nJit on 11/20/10

BeFore manhattan: lettered as a member of the John Jay-east Fishkill high school swimming team.

Johnny chanPersonal: Born Dec. 3, 1991... son of Juan and Catherine... has brother, Matt, and sister, Catherine, who was a four-year member of the Manhattan College women’s swimming team... majoring in accounting.

Freestyle • 6-2 • So • Poughkeepsie, N.Y./John Jay

2010-11: took posession of five different individual school records along with being part of two record breaking relay teams...broke 100 meter breaststroke record in season opening meet with Pace on 10/21/10...was part of 200 medley relay record team on 11/5/10 in meet vs. iona...other record breaking performances included 500, 1000, 1650 meter freestyle, 200 individual medley, and 200 freestyle relay.

Dennis DalyBeFore manhattan: Five-time letterwinner as a member of the Pine Bush high school swimming team... named to the nYC scholar-athlete team during his senior season.

Personal: Born april 21, 1992... son of Dennis and eileen Daly... has two sisters, Jackie and lauren... majoring in engineering.

Breast/IM • 5-11 • So • Pine Bush, N.Y./Pine Bush

2010-11: Member of school record breaking 200 medley relay squad that was eventually broken again that season...placed 2nd in the 100 backstroke at Pace in season opening meet...also finished third in the 400 meter iM at Mt. st. Mary’s on 10/29/10.

BeFore manhattan: Four-year letterwinner as a member of the tappan Zee high school swimming team... earned 2010 First team

chris Fuscoall-section accolades during senior season... won 2010 County and sectional Championships as a backstroke and fly participant on tappan Zee’s undefeated squad.

Personal: Born June 3, 1992... son of Joseph and lisa Fusco... has brother, Danny, and sister, lauren... majoring in chemical engineering.

Back/IM • 6-0 • So • Tappan Zee, N.Y./Tappan Zee


2010-11: had numerous multiple event wins inclduing against Pace (10/22). lehman (10/23), and Fairfield (11/13)...broke the school record in the 500, 1000 and 1650 freestyle as well as the 200 fly while taking part in the record breaking 200, 400, and 800 freestyle relay, 200 and 400 medley relay teams.

PJ sweeneyBeFore manhattan: Four-year letterwinner as member of saint Peter’s high school swimming team... earned staten island advance all-star accolades and was a n.Y. state Qualifier during junior and senior seasons.

Personal: Born July 9, 1992... son of Mark and Patricia sweeney... has a brother, timothy, and a sister, Breanne... majoring in engineering.

Distance • 5-11 • So • Staten Island, N.Y./Saint Peter’s

BeFore manhattan: was the high point getter four years at hackensack high school...was team captain final two years.

Joseph cusmanoPersonal: Born May 16, 1993... parents are Joseph and Jeanette... has one sister, Christina...head coach of youth swim team, Maywood Dolphins...member of national honor society...has organzied walk-a-thons and food drives.

Distance • 5-10 • Fr • Hackensack, N.J./Hackensack

BeFore manhattan: won conference championship with wantagh high school as a senior...owns school record for the 200 Medley Relay.

michael DaliaPersonal: Born May 26, 1993... son of Michael and Julia...has one older sister, Christine...broke back in high school, rehab led to becomming a swimmer.

Sprints/Fly • 6-0 • Fr • Wantagh, N.Y./Wantagh

BeFore manhattan: attended Xaverian high school where he served as team captain his senior...competed in the “a” Chsaa for three straight season...plays in the Manhattan College Pipe and Drum Band.

kevin FitzgeraldPersonal: Born May 27, 1993...parents are thomas and Judy Fitzgerald... has two younger brothers, tom and John...majoring in engineering.

Distance • 6-3 • Fr • Brooklyn, N.Y./Xaverian

BeFore manhattan: swam with classmate lindsie holmes at north Rockland high school.

scott isaacsPersonal: Born February 22, 1993... parents are harold and heidi... has an older sister, amber... is a member of teh haverstraw Volunteer ambulance Corps

Back/Distance • 5-8 • Fr • Thiells, N.Y./North Rockland


BeFore manhattan: Four year member of the swim and dive team at st. Peter’s.

James kellyPersonal: Born December 27, 1993... son of Richard and geraldine... has brothers Conor and Matt...member of the lasallian leaders.

Diving/Breast • 6-1 • Fr • Staten Island, N.Y./St. Peter’s Boy’s

BeFore manhattan: was a state qualifier in the 50 freestyle and finalist in the 200 freestyle relay as a senior.,,was cut from team as sophomore before becoming captain as senior.

ryan klagesPersonal: Born March 9, 1993... parents are glenn and anne... has an older brother, Brendan, and older sister, Meghan who both played college lacrosse...recruited by Fordham, Fairfield, iona, and lagayette.

Sprints/Fly • 6-3 • Fr • Huntington, N.Y./Chaminade

BeFore manhattan: swam for four years at Chester academy...was also a three-year letterwinner in soccer and one year in track and Baseball.

mike mackayPersonal: Born august 31, 1993...parents are Jim and Macy Mackay...father, Jim, was captain of University of Vermont swim team and retired FDnY...older brother, Jim, is a member of the Us Coast guard...has a younger brother, Matthew...has volunteered at numerous blood drives and soup kitchens.

Breast/IM • 5-10 • Fr • Chester, N.Y./Chester Academy

BeFore manhattan: Five year swimmer and four year baseball player at north Rockland

rJ meanyPersonal: Born December 8, 1992...parents are Michael and Jeryl...youngest of three boys, brothers Matt (21) and Craig (20)...brother Craig plays hockey at University of Buffalo.

Distance • 6-0 • Fr • Stony Point, N.Y./North Rockland

BeFore manhattan: three year swimmer at Chaminade...captain of the team senior year.

erik PePePersonal: Born august 15, 1993... son of stephen Pepe and irene laakkoren... has an older sister, samantha, and older brother, karl... sister samantha swims for oneonta.

Back/Fly • 5-7 • Fr…Long Beach, N.Y./Chaminade


men's recorDs50 Free John kohutanycs (‘82) 22.11100 Free Robert Varieur ‘13 48.94200 Free Robert Varieur ‘13 1:47.06500 Free James schaefer (’88) 4:59.071000 Free John Considine (‘83) 10:31.011650 Free James schaefer (’88) 17:19.70

200 Free Relay James hoepker ‘10 1:34,78 Matt kaftanski ‘10 Mickey Ruddy ‘13 Robert Varieur ‘13

400 Free Relay kevin Carey (‘82) 3:20.37 John Mcguire (‘81) Conrad weiden (‘80) John kohutanyos (‘82)

800 Free Relay Conrad weiden (‘80) 7:30.2 John Considine (‘83) John Mcguire (‘81) John kohutanycs (‘82)

50 Back Matt kaftanski ‘10 26.28100 Back Matt kaftanski ‘10 55.80200 Back Matt kaftanski ‘10 2:06.5650 Breast Chris Parker ‘13 31.20 100 Breast anthony sartorio (‘84) 1:02.37200 Breast anthony sartorio (‘84) 2:15.3750 Fly Mickey Ruddy ‘13 26.26100 Fly Jack Mcgurk (‘88) 53.74200 Fly Jeffery sartorio (‘88) 2:07.972ooiM anthony sartorio (‘84) 2:05.144ooiM John Mcguire (‘81) 4:13.03

200 Medley Relay Matt kaftanski ‘10 1:44.37 Chris Parker ‘13 Mickey Ruddy ‘13 Robert Varieur ‘13

400 Medley Relay Matt kaftanski ‘10 3:51.25 Chris Parker ‘13 Mickey Ruddy ‘13 Robert Varieur ‘13

1 Meter Diving P.Zipf (‘79) 331.803 Meter Diving P.Zipf (‘79) 361.20


2010-11: one of the leaders on the team...finished fourth in the 1000 yard freestyle even vs. iona on 11/5/10...took fourth in the 100 yard breaststroke in the 11/14 meet vs. st. Francis (nY)...placed second in the 500 free on 2/8/11 vs. Mt. st. Vincent’s.

2009-10: Placed fourth in 1000-yard freestyle event vs. saint Peter’s College 11/06/09... finished sixth in 200-breaststroke vs. siena College and Fairfield University 11/14/09.

Mary Kate O’leary2008-09: grabbed 2nd place in the 1000 free at the hunter College dual meet 11/21/08... also placed 2nd in the event at lehman College dual meet 10/25/08... placed 4th in the 100 back at the lehman meet.

BeFore manhattan: was four-year letter winner in swimming in high school... was team captain her senior year.

Personal: Born March 16, 1990... majoring in marketing... parents are thomas and katherine... has twin brother Brendan... was a gold award winner while in the girl scouts of america.

Breast/IM • Sr • Sparta, N.J./Sparta


the MaaC Championships...was also part of the 400 freestyle relay team that broke a school record...finished first in the 100 meter fly at Mt. st. Mary’s on 10/29/10. 2009-10: garnered team MVP honors twice after stellar freshman and sophomore campaigns with the lady Jaspers swim program... finished first in the 100-yard butterfly event at nYaC invitational 10/18/09... finished first in 200-yard freestyle event vs. lehman College 10/24/09... recorded victories in the 100-yard butterfly and 200 & 500-yard freestyle events vs. nJit and VMi 10/31/09... placed first in 100-yard butterfly and 400-iM events vs. saint Peter’s College 11/06/09... finished first in 100-yard butterfly and 500 & 1000-yard freestyle events vs. Baruch College 11/07/09... won the 200-yard iM event and 1000-yard freestyle vs. Pace University 11/13/09... placed second in 100-yard butterfly event vs. iona College 11/20/09... victorious in the 100-yard butterfly and 200-iM events vs. saint Francis College 11/21/09... finished first in 50-yard butterfly and 100-intermediate medley events vs. lehman College 1/27/10... placed second in 50-yard freestyle vs. saint Peter’s College 1/30/10.

2008-09: Came onto scene to be one of the top and most versatile swimmers the lady Jaspers have had in years... broke her own school record in the 200 yard butterfly event at the eCaC swimming and Diving Championships held at harvard 3/1/09, swimming the event in 2:11.28 to finish 20th overall in the event...day prior just missed

Bridget latinobreaking her 100 yard fly record, swimming a 1:00.39 at the eCaCs... scored at the MaaC swimming and Diving Championships with a 13th place finish in 100 fly with a time of 1:00.56... at that meet, part of the 400 medley relay team that broke the school record in a time of 4:13.81... part of 200 free relay team that scored with an eighth place finish at the MaaCs... also scored points with the 800 free relay team at the MaaC meet... grabbed first place in the 50 free (26.68) at dual meet vs. saint Peter’s 1/3/09... took 1st at hunter College dual meet in 500 free in 5:29.87... won the 1000 free event against saint Francis 10/31/08; against lehman College 10/25/08 and against Canisius and saint Peter’s 11/8/08...garnered first in 200 backstroke event at hunter dual meet 11/21/08... won the 100 fly event vs. saint Francis 10/31/08 and vs. Canisius and saint Peter’s 11/8/2008... was first in 200 iM event at gene Culligan meet 10/18/08.

BeFore manhattan: Four-year letterman while in high school... was all league swimmer her sophomore and junior year... was named to the Poughkeepsie Journal all-star team sophomore, junior and senior years... team was division champions her sophomore and junior years.

Personal: Born september 11, 1989... majoring in communications... parents are Paul and Cindy... has brothers Mike, Joe and Paul.

Freestyle • Sr • Wappinger Falls, N.Y./Our Lady of Lourdes


2010-11: Part of the 200 medley relay winning team vs. lehman College on 10/23/10...finished second in out of twelve swimmers in 50 meter freestyle meet at Mt. st. Mary’s on 10/29/10...won the 50 meter freestyle in meet with hunter on 11/12/10...recorded personal best times in 50 and 100 meter backstroke while winning those two events in meet with Mt. st. Vincent’s on 2/8/11.

2009-10: Finished third in 100-yard freestyle event vs. nJit and VMi 10/31/09... member of winning 400-yard freestyle relay team vs. saint Peter’s College 11/06/09... placed second in 200-yard freestyle event and member of winning 200-yard freestyle relay team vs. saint Francis College 11/21/09... finished third in 200-yard backstroke vs. saint Peter’s College 1/30/10.

nadine maherBeFore manhattan: lettered as a member of the Pearl Riverl high school swimming team... named captain during junior and senior seasons... received team MVP honors during last two seasons.

Personal: Born august 20, 1991... daughter of anita and Denis Maher... has a brother, Brian, and a sister, nicole...double majoring in economics and management.

Sprints…Jr…West Nyack, N.Y./Pearl River

2010-11: Finished second in the 100 meter freestyle vs. lehman College on 10/23/10...grabbed third in the 200 yard backstroke on 11/5/10 vs. iona.

meghan marroBeFore manhattan: lettered as a member of the soccer, cross country and track and field teams at Cherry hill east high school... Personal: Born nov. 6, 1990... daughter of Fred and gail Marro... has twin brother, logan, and sister, Courtney... majoring in physical education.

Breast/IM…Jr…Philadelphia, Pa./Cherry Hill East


2010-11: Finished second in 200 iM vs. lehman College on 10/23/10...placed second in 200 backstroke vs. iona on 11/5/10.

2009-10: Finished second in 100-yard breaststroke event vs. Fairfield University 1/11/10.

Jackie mamaryBeFore manhattan: Four-Year letterwinner as a member of the kinnelon high school swimming team... named captain during senior season.

Personal: Born May 31, 1991... daughter of thomas and elaine Mamary... has brother, John... majoring in radiation therapy.

Breast/Fly • Jr • Morristown, N.J./Kinnelon

2010-11: Part of the school record breaking 400 meter freestyle relay team at the MaaC Championships...placed third in two events (400 iM & 200 Medley Relay) at Mt. st. Mary’s.

Vanessa L’heureuxBeFore manhattan: Four-year letterwinner as a member of the gardner high school swimming team... named captain during career. Personal: Born May 9, 1992... daughter of scott and laura l’heureux... has brother, spencer, and sister, tory... majoring in radiation therapy.

Back/IM • So • Leominster, Mass./Gardner

2010-11: helped pick up 400 meter freestyle relay team win in season opening meet with Pace on 10/22/10...won both the 500 and 1000 meter freestyle the following day vs. lehman on 10/23/10.

marylynn mcmahonBeFore manhattan: Four-year letter winner as a member of the Monroe woodbury high school swimming team... named the most dedicated swimmer during junior season.

Personal: Born July 25, 1992... daughter of Patrick and Peggy McMahon... has brothers, Matthew and Patrick... majoring in business.

Breast/IM • So • Rochester, N.Y./Monroe Woodbury


2010-11: had a breakout freshman campaign proving to be a very consistent swimmer...took two first place finishes (200 medley relay & 100 free) in meet vs. lehman on 10/23/10...picked up another 200 medley relay victory on 11/12/10 vs. hunter and again on 1/28/11 vs. Mt. st. Vincent’s...finished first in 100 free vs. Baruch on 11/19/10.

melanie tamBeFore manhattan: Four-year letterwinner as a member of the st. Joseph hill academy swimming team... won the most outstanding swimmer award four-times during career... named team captain, st. John’s student-athlete award winner and a staten island advance all-star during senior season.

Personal: Born May 28, 1992... daughter of henry and Jeannie tam... has brother, gregory... majoring in engineering.

Breast/IM…So…Staten Island, N.Y./Saint Joseph Hill Academy

2010-11: was used a key leg in the 400 meter freestyle relay in multiple meets...developing into a solid sprinter...placed second in teh 100 meter backstroke vs. Bridgeport on 11/6/10...took third in the 100 backstroke on 11/19/10 vs. Baruch College.

Kaitlin ZielaznickiBeFore manhattan: lettered in both lacrosse and soccer at st. John Vianney high school.

Personal: Born June 26, 1992... daughter of karl and stephanie Zielaznicki... has brothers, kevin and Connor... majoring in allied health.

Back/IM…So…Red Bank, N.J./St. John Vianney

BeFore manhattan: transferred from st. John’s University...reached the national finals in the 50 meter breaststroke as a sophomore at Queen’s College high school...reached finals in five events as a junior placing 4th in the 100 meter breast...suffered patella injury as a senior at 2009 nationals.

sydney DelancyPersonal: Born august 27, 1992...daughter to sherwin and Constance Delancy...has a younger sister, georgianna...cousin, ian symonette, played football at the University of Miami...majoring in French and Journalism.

Breaststroke…So…Nassau, Bahamas/Queens College/St. John’s


BeFore manhattan: was captain of swim team senior year...a staten island advance all-star swimmer.

kim geisslerPersonal: Born on July 16, 1993...daughter of Robert geissler and Barbara Coohey-geissler...has two older sisters, heather and Cristin, who swam for sacred heart University.

Sprints • Fr • Staten Island, N.Y./Notre Dame Academy

BeFore manhattan: named Most improved both sophomore and junior year...a three time all-league and all-section swimmer.

lindsie holmesPersonal: Born april 12, 1993... daughter of Dave and laura...has only been coached by her father, Dave, before arriving at Manhattan...majoring in communications.

Butterfly • Fr • Stony Point, N.Y./North Rockland

BeFore manhattan: Four year swimmer at holy trinity high school...was also a three year member of the golf team...swim captain senior year.

emily kearnsPersonal: Born July 15, 1993... parents are Christopher and Mary Beth... has sisters Meghan, Catherine, and Bridget... sister Meghan is a coxswain on the george washington women’s rowing team.

Backstroke • Fr • Rockville Centre, N.Y./Holy Trinity


BeFore manhattan: Four year Varsity swimmer Paramus Catholic high school…named captain her senior season.

alyssa maccaronePersonal: Born February 27th, 1993... daughter of John and Maria... has an older sister, Patrizia... majoring in communication.

Distance…Fr…Fairlawn, N.J./Paramus Catholic

BeFore manhattan: attended Mount Mansfield high school...swam for the green Mountain aquatis swim Club.

molly russellPersonal: Born august 11, 1993... daughter of glenn and karen...has a younger sister, alice... majoring in business management.

Back/Distance…Fr…Jericho, Vt../Mount Mansfield

BeFore manhattan: was captain of swim team her senior year at kellenberg.

kerry schuermannPersonal: Born February 23, 1993...daughter of kenneth and elaine...grandfather, anthony, attended Manhattan...volunteers at her local CYo.

Backstroke…Fr…East Rockaway, N.Y./Kellenberg Memorial


Women's recorDsevent swimmer(s) time site year50 Free Catherine Chan (‘10) :25.26 MaaC Champs 2009100 Free Catherine Chan (‘10) :55.90 MaaC Champs 2009200 Free Bridget latino (‘12) 2:01.42 Riverdale 2008500 Free Bridget latino (‘12) 5:24.79 Riverdale 20081000 Free Bridget latino (‘12) 11:10.17 Riverdale 20081650 Free susie Mothes (‘09) 19:48.12 MaaC Champs 2006200 Fr Rel Megan o’keefe Megan goldrick (‘10) Catherine Chan (‘10) Maura Mcgowan (‘08) 1:42.42 MaaC Champs 2007400 Fr Rel Catherine Chan (‘10) Megan goldrick (‘10) Megan o’keefe (‘09) 3:47.55 MaaC Champs 2007800 Fr Rel nicole Mason (‘07) Catherine Chan (‘10) Megan o’keefe (‘09) Maura Mcgowan (‘08) 8:25.52 MaaC Champs 200750 Back Courtney arduini (‘07) :29.32 Post 2003100 Back Courtney arduini (‘07) 1:03.03 st. Joseph’s 2003200 Back Bridget latino ‘12 2:18.84 hunter 200850 Breast Courtney arduini (‘07) :32.90 nJit 2003100 Breast Courtney arduini (‘07) 1:11.59 Post 2003200 Breast Courtney arduini (‘07) 2:37.00 MaaC Champs 200550 Fly Megan o’keefe (‘09) :27.44 MaaC Champs 2009100 Fly Bridget latino (‘12) 1:00.33 MaaC Champs 2009200 Fly Bridget latino ‘12 2:11.28 eCaC 2009100 i.M. Courtney arduini (‘07) 1:04.77 sarah lawrence 2004200 i.M. Bridget latino (‘12) 2:18.26 Fairfield 2008400 i.M. Bridget latino ‘12 4:50.06 st. Peter’s 2009200 Med Rel Megan o’keefe (‘09) Courtney arduini (‘07) sarah szotak (‘07) Marua Mcgowan (‘08) 1:56.87 MaaC Champs 2006400 Med Rel Rebecca schwartz ‘11 kayla hutzler ‘11 Bridget lee ‘12 Catherine Chan ‘10 4:13.81 MaaC 2009 Catherine Chan (‘10) 4:13.81 MaaC Champs 20091 M Dive Mary Delaney (‘85) 308.85pts(11) lasalle 1984 kelly Durand (‘06) 140.85pts(6) siena 2002

season scoring recorD Bridget latino ‘12 274.50

all time school Won-loss recorD thru 2009-10485-423-4


with 10 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro atlantic athletic Conference is in its 31st year of competition during the 2011-2012 academic year.

the MaaC was founded in 1980 by six charter members: the U.s. Military academy, Fairfield University, Fordham University, iona College, Manhattan College and saint Peter’s College. Competition followed one year later in the fall of 1981 with members competing in the sports of men’s cross country and men’s soccer. on January 2, 1982, army traveled to iona for the first MaaC men’s basketball game and the MaaC story had begun.

today, Conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, iona College, loyola University Maryland, Manhattan College, Marist College, niagara University, Rider University, saint Peter’s College, and siena College. in addition, associate members include the University of Detroit Mercy, Jacksonville University and Virginia Military institute in men’s lacrosse. st. Francis (n.Y.) College, Villanova University, VMi and wagner College are all associate members of the MaaC women’s water Polo league. Drake University, Robert Morris University and sacred heart University compete in women’s rowing, while the University at albany, Boston University and the University of hartford began competition in women’s golf in the spring of 2010. the MaaC will support 24 sports and championships during the 2011-2012 academic year.

the MaaC Basketball Championships move to springfield’s MassMutual Center to host the 2012-2014 championships. By having an excellent working relationship with various facilities, the MaaC has been able to attract a number of nCaa Championship events. Most recently, the MaaC and Rider co-hosted the 2011 nCaa Division i wrestling Championships at the wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. the MaaC, Canisius College and niagara University successfully hosted the 2010 nCaa Division i Men’s Basketball Championship First and second Rounds at the hsBC arena in Buffalo, new York. all three parties hosted the event in 2004 and 2007. the MaaC and Rider University co-hosted the 2009 nCaa Division i women’s Basketball Championship Regional at the sovereign Bank arena in trenton, n.J., after recording the third highest attendance figure for the women’s championship with the First and second Rounds in 2006. the MaaC and Rider will work together to co-host the 2012 nCaa Rowing Championships at Mercer lake in west windsor, new Jersey.

maac associate sPortsin June of 1995, the MaaC continued to develop opportunities for student-

athletes as the conference announced the formation of the MaaC Men’s and women’s lacrosse leagues. the men’s league began competition in the spring of 1996, while the women’s league commenced in the spring of 1997. the men’s league consists of four MaaC schools -- Canisius, Manhattan, Marist, and siena – and three associate members – Detroit, Jacksonville and Virginia Military institute. the women’s league consists of MaaC institutions Canisius, Fairfield, iona, Manhattan, Marist, niagara and siena.

in 2002, the MaaC added the MaaC women’s water Polo league. the league is currently made up of three MaaC schools – iona, Marist and siena – as well as four associate members, st. Francis (n.Y.), Villanova, VMi and wagner.

sacred heart started participating in MaaC women’s Rowing in the spring of 2008. Drake University joined the league for the 2010 MaaC Championship, while Robert Morris began competition in the spring of 2011.

in the summer of 2009, the MaaC added three associate members – albany, Boston University and hartford – to women’s golf, with the programs starting competition against MaaC members Fairfield, niagara and siena in 2009-2010.

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the MaaC prides itself on the accomplishments of its student-athletes in the classroom, as well as on the field. Mary Beth Riley, a 1991 graduate of Canisius, was the first recipient of the nCaa woman of the Year award. in the fall of 1998, erin whalen, a member of the iona women’s rowing team, was awarded one of the nation’s 32 Rhodes scholarships for academic achievement and civic leadership. Jose Vargas, a loyola student, was also awarded a Rhodes scholarship in 1999.

First-class facilities are the rule with MaaC schools, as teams regularly play in top-notch arenas,

such as Madison square garden, the iZoD Center, hsBC arena, times Union Center, the arena at harbor Yard and the sun national Bank Center. the other MaaC championships boast their share of outstanding locales as well, such as the Reverend harold Ridley, s.J., athletic Complex at loyola, where the women’s soccer championship will be contested in the fall of 2011, and Joe Bruno stadium in troy, new York, home of the 2012 MaaC Baseball Championship. this year, the MaaC will take its men’s championship to orlando, Florida, where it will conduct its post-season event at the esPn wide world of sports Complex. the MaaC Men’s and women’s golf Championships will be held at Disney’s Magnolia golf Course.

in the past several years, a number of the MaaC schools have also enjoyed success in nCaa Championships. MaaC schools have made a total of 77 nit appearances and 47 nCaa appearances. in addition, iona and Rider participated in the Collegeinsider.com Postseason tournament, with the gaels advancing to the championship game. the Manhattan women participated in the women’s Basketball invitational, reaching the semifinal round of the tournament. the MaaC currently possesses 13 automatic bids to nCaa Championships in men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and women’s water polo. in 2007, the Marist women’s basketball team advanced to the sweet 16 before falling to the eventual national Champion, the University of tennessee. in the fall of 2009, the no. 11 iona men’s cross country team finished tied for eighth place at the nCaa Championship race, extended the gaels’ streak to eight straight top 10 national finishes. iona softball, Manhattan track, Manhattan baseball and loyola lacrosse have also flourished on the national stage.

the MaaC has also been a leader in the forefront of technology, expanding the notoriety of the league into cyberspace. in 2007, the league reached an agreement with JumptV, inc., now neulion, inc., to design the MaaC web page. MaaCsports.com has been a great success, providing fans with up-to-date contest results, live and on-demand video and an online merchandise store. the MaaC, in conjunction with neulion, launched an iPhone app in February 2011. the league is looking to expand its offerings with android and iPod apps, scheduled for release during the 2011-12 academic year.

the MaaC President for the 2011-2012 academic year is Rev. Jeffrey von arx, s.J., the President of Fairfield University. the Vice-President is Dr. eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., the President of saint Peter’s College. Jim Paquette, Director of athletics at loyola University Maryland, will chair the Committee on athletic administration, and theresa Berg, associate athletic Director/senior woman administrator at niagara University will serve as Vice Chair.

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Dr. Brennan o’Donnell is the 19th president of Manhat-tan College, having assumed the responsibilities of the position July 1, 2009.

Dr. o’Donnell comes to Manhattan from Fordham Col-lege at Rose hill, Fordham University’s oldest and larg-est school. as dean of Fordham College, he was the chief academic officer of a College of arts and sciences enrolling about 3,200 students under a faculty of more than 200.

Before coming to new York, Dr. o’Donnell spent 17 years at loyola College in Maryland (now loyola University Mary-land), where he served as a professor of english and, from 1999-2004, as director of the university-wide honors Pro-gram. an active scholar, his teaching and research interests focus mainly upon poetry, especially of the British Romantic period, and on religion and literature, particularly contem-porary american Catholic writers. he has authored two books on the poetry of william wordsworth and co-edited the work of andre Dubus, a collection of essays published as a double issue of Religion and the arts. in addition, Dr. o’Donnell has published articles, essays and reviews in some of the leading journals in his field. at Manhattan, he will continue to hold a faculty appointment, as he had at Fordham and loyola, as professor of english.

as the first president of the College not to be a member of the Brothers of the Christian schools, Dr. o’Donnell is treading new ground at Manhattan College. he has experi-ence in such transitions, however, as he was also the first layperson to serve as dean of Fordham College at Rose hill.

his publications and lectures demonstrate a keen engage-ment in issues of faith and education, specifically Catholic higher education. From 1994–2000, he served as editor of the national magazine Conversations on Jesuit higher education, and he was a member of the national seminar on Jesuit higher education from 1993–2000. in addition, he has served as a board member for the lilly Fellows Program and for Collegium, a consortium of Catholic universities that strives to strengthen faculty understanding of and participa-tion in the mission of Catholic higher education.

a native of Pennsylvania’s wyoming Valley, Dr. o’Donnell earned his B.a. with highest distinction and honors in english at the Pennsylvania state University in 1981, where he was inducted into Phi Beta kappa. he earned an M.a. and a Ph.D. at the University of north Carolina at Chapel hill in english and american literature and language. he is the recipient of numerous fellowships, grants, awards and honors.

Dr. o’Donnell is married to angela o’Donnell (formerly alaimo), a poet and writer who teaches at Fordham, where she serves as associate director of the Francis and ann Cur-ran Center for american Catholic studies. the couple has three sons: Charles (a graduate of saint John’s University, Minnesota, and a teacher in the st. Paul, Minnesota, public schools), Patrick (a 2009 graduate of Columbia Univer-sity, currently pursuing graduate studies in philosophy in leuven, Belgium), and will (a senior english major at Fordham).



a 1968 graduate of Manhattan College, Byrnes en-ters his 23rd year as director of athletics.

since his arrival back to Riverdale in May of 1988, Byrnes has presided over a renaissance period in Manhattan College athletics. During his tenure, the men’s and women’s basketball programs have earned eight nCaa tournament bids (four women, four men). additionally, the Jaspers have appeared in five postseason and preseason national invitational tournaments (nit). women’s soccer and men’s and women’s lacrosse began competition at the Division i level under Byrnes, and 14 different teams have won conference championships-men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s indoor track, men’s and women’s outdoor track, men’s and women’s basket-ball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, volleyball, men’s tennis, softball and baseball. in addition, to date, 26 student-athletes have received all-america honors for both athletic and academic achievements.

Before returning to Manhattan, Byrnes spent 13 years with the Morrison-knudsen Company, one of the largest engineering and construction firms in the nation.

a native of garrison, new York, Byrnes earned his undergraduate degree in physical education with a minor in biology. he also holds an M.B.a. from City University in seattle, washington.

as an undergraduate, Byrnes was a member of the Jaspers’ club football team. Byrnes served as team captain and played both defensive tackle and offensive

end. he spent one season as an assistant coach and helped guide Manhattan to a 6-2 overall record in 1969.

Upon graduation, Byrnes began a teaching and coaching career at Queen of Peace high school in north arlington, new Jersey. he also served as the school’s director of athletics from 1970-73. Under his leadership, Queen of Peace registered state tourna-ment appearances in baseball and basketball, while also capturing the Parochial “B” state Championship in football (1972).

in addition to his responsibilities at Manhattan, By-rnes served two stints (1997-99, 2004-06) as president of the Metropolitan intercollegiate Basketball associa-tion, at one time the sponsoring body of the nit. he also served on the nCaa Championship Committee in 1999-2000. he is currently the chair of the Metro atlantic athletic Conference (MaaC) Men’s Basketball Committee and the Committee on athletic admin-istration, as well as a member of the eCaC officials negotiating Committee. in recognition of his years of outstanding contributions to Jasper athletics, Byrnes was inducted into the Manhattan College athletic hall of Fame in 2004.

Byrnes resides in Croton-on-hudson, new York, along with his wife, Rosemary. he is the father of five children: Bob, Carolyn (Manhattan ’97), Brian (Man-hattan ’99), Darren and Brigid.





Doug straley was promoted to assistant athletic Director for sports Medicine in august 2009, after serving as Manhattan's Director of sports Medicine for the previous six years. straley supervises the athletic training of the 300+ student-athletes who compete for Manhattan’s 19 Division i athletic teams.

Prior to his arrival in Riverdale, straley served as the director of sports medicine at Manhattanville College in nearby Purchase, nY. at Manhattanville, he coordinated the rehabilitation, prevention, and management of athletic injuries for over 250 intercollegiate nCaa Division iii student-athletes.

Before his tenure at Manhattanville, straley worked for three years as the assistant director of sports medicine at assumption College. he assisted with the medical care of the athletic program’s 19 Division ii varsity sport teams.

straley, a 1998 graduate of northeastern University, worked as a student athletic trainer during his undergraduate years. in 1999, he received a master of science degree in athletic training from University of

tennessee at Chattanooga. additionally, straley served as the head athletic

trainer for the westchester wildfire, a United states Basketball league (UsBl) team coached by former new York knick John starks.

straley had been published on numerous occasions, and has made several presentations based upon his research in the field of athletic training.

straley holds athletic training licenses in new York, Massachusetts, and georgia, and is a member of the national athletic trainers association and the national strength and Conditioning association. he is certified as a strength and Conditioning specialist, as an athletic trainer, and in CPR and First aid. a decorated eagle scout, straley won the koko kassabian award while at northeastern for outstanding achievement in leadership, scholarship, and professional development.

a native of newton, Mass., straley currently resides in Dobbs Ferry, nY with his wife Jennifer and their daughter annabelle.



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Assistant Athletic Director for Communication and Marketing

DeBoRah gRegoRY

Assistant Athletic Director/ Athletic Business Manager/

Senior Woman Administrator

DR. shawnlaDDa

NCAA FacultyAthletic Representative

JenniFeR wettJe Compliance

Graduate Assistant

sUsanPaPeAthleticsSecretary

anDRewCoRniCelloAssistant Director of

Sports Medicine

DoUgstRaleY

Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine

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Operations Manager/Assis-tant Baseball Coach

JoeCliFFoRDAssistant Sports

Information Director

JenniFeRRiVeRa

Assistant Athletic Trainer

teResa MoRan

Athletic Business Office Graduate Assistant/Ticket Manager

BRotheR DaViD tRiChtingeR, F.s.C.

Academic Advisor

laURa JaCkson

Sports Medicine Graduate Assistant

Meghan Malinowski

Sports Medicine Graduate Assistant

aRiel PesanteCompliance Coordinator

JiMDUFFY

Athletic Travel Coordinator/Head Baseball Coach

ChRistianheiMall

Sports Information Graduate Assistant

Milos VUCkoViC

Operations & Equipment Graduate Assistant


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Documents

2012 Manhattan Swimming Media Guide