2013 Coast Guard Men's Cross Country Guide

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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

www.CGASports.comwww.CGASports.comCREDITSThe 2013 Men’s Cross Country Media Guide is a publication of the Coast Guard Academy’s Athletic Media Relations Offi ce.

Introduction 12013 Roster 2Season Preview 3The Coast Guard Academy 4-5Coast Guard Superintendent 6Director of Athletics 7Athletics Facilities 8-9Strength & Conditioning 10Staff Directory 11

Coast Guard Soccer

Coaching Staff 12-14Player Bios 15-19History Inside Back Cover

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2013 ALPHABETICAL ROSTERName Cl. HometownBen Chapman So. Ellsworth, MaineGary Ezzo* Sr. Armada. Mich.Nick Foster Jr. Circleville, OhioJacob Hardiman Fr. Winter Springs, Fla.Gilliam Hill Fr. Elon, N.C.Stephen Horvath Jr. San Diego, Ca.Erick Jackson Jr. Arcata, Ca.Zach Kearney Jr. Staunton, Va.William Klein Fr. Andover, Mass.Jonathan Lash Jr. Gainesville, Va.Patrick Ledzian Fr. Ocala, Fla.Jordan Lee Sr. San Leandro, Ca.James Martin Jr. Hobe Sound, Fla.Matt Monahan Sr. Stuart, Fla.Trent Moon So. Yorktown, Va.Joe O’Connell Jr. Edina, Minn.Ryan O’Neill Sr. Jupiter, Fla.Kevin Petow So. Jacksonville, Fla.Brad Pienta* Sr. Troy, Mich.James Rimmele Fr. Red Bank, N.J.Drew Staff ord Sr. Buff alo, Wy.Park Suski So. Seminole, Fla.Caleb Teachout Fr. Concord, Ga.Zachary Velasquez Fr. Chula Vista, Ca.Jacob Yallowitz So. Little Falls, N.Y.

Staff Head Coach Ethan Brown (Fifth Season)Assistant Coaches Greg Ahnrud, Mariette OggFaculty Representative Christopher Armstrong

2013 COAST GUARD CROSS COUNTRY CAPTAINS(L-R) Brad Pienta, Gary Ezzo

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SEASON PREVIEWSEASON PREVIEW

2013 SEASON PREVIEWThe Coast Guard men’s cross country team,

under the direction of second-year head coach Ethan Brown seek to make an impact in both the conference and the region. After fi nishing fourth a season ago at the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference Championship, the Bears are primed to make a move in the conference.

Coast Guard returns all seven of their scorers from the 2012 NEWMAC championship meet, including senior All-New England performer Gary Ezzo who fi nished third in last year’s meet. Two other top-30 runners will be back as senior Ryan O’Neil and juniors Joe O’Connell and James Martin seek to enter the elite threshold in the conference as the Bears will be looking to move well up from last year’s 4th place at NEWMACs and 15th place at NCAA Regional’s.

Counted among the returning for the Bears will be senior Bradley Pienta (41st), juniors John Lash (32nd) and Zach Kearney (44th). Senior Matt Monahan, juniors Jordan Lee and Drew Staff ord, and sophomore Park Suski all fi nished within 17 seconds of Kearney which should make for some very interesting battles for scoring positions as the season progresses.

The team saw progress throughout the course of

last season, including the outdoor spring season on some high notes, according to Coach Brown, who went on to say, “the high notes could make further gains this cross country season. All the potential is here to have a strong championship season and to do that it’s going to take a lot of hard work and dedication on their part.”

Returning to assist Coach Brown will be Greg Ahnrud and Mariette Ogg for their second seasons. The Bears will also welcome faculty representative Christopher Armstrong to the staff for his fi rst season.

Whichever way you slice it, the outlook for the 2013 season is very encouraging, according to Coach Brown, “Coming into this cross country season, there are a lot of returners that are looking to make an impact in the conference and the region,” which should lead to competition for spots within the team and against opponents as well.

Freshmen joining the team this year include: Jacob Hardiman, Gilliam Hill, William Klein, Patrick Ledzian, James Rimmele, Caleb Teachout, and Zachary Velasquez.

The Bears will open the season on Saturday, September 7 when they travel to Northampton, Mass. for the Smith College Invitational. The men’s meet is scheduled to begin at 11:45 am.

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One of the smallest of the fi ve U.S. One of the smallest of the fi ve U.S.

Military AcademiesMilitary Academies

Four-Year Bachelor’s of Science degree Four-Year Bachelor’s of Science degree

programprogram

Founded in 1876 aboard the schooner Founded in 1876 aboard the schooner

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Highly selective admissions standardsHighly selective admissions standards

No tuition, traditional application No tuition, traditional application

processprocess

No congressional nomination necessaryNo congressional nomination necessary

Education includes academics, physical Education includes academics, physical

fi tness, character and leadership fi tness, character and leadership

developmentdevelopment

85 percent of graduates choose to serve 85 percent of graduates choose to serve

beyond their fi ve-year commitmentbeyond their fi ve-year commitment

Two graduates have been NASA Two graduates have been NASA

AstronautsAstronauts

80 percent of graduates go to graduate 80 percent of graduates go to graduate

school (most paid for by Coast Guardschool (most paid for by Coast Guard

COAST GUARD ACADEMYCOAST GUARD ACADEMY


COAST GUARD QUICK FACTSThe Coast Guard Academy has 23 Intercollegiate

sports (11 men’s, 9 women’s, 3 co-ed)

The Bears have been members of the New England

Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) in

15 sports since 1999

Coast Guard has won NEWMAC championships

in Volleyball, Men’s Swimming, Men’s Basketball,

Women’s Crew and Softball

Teams have competed in the ECAC Championship

tournament in men’s soccer, men’s basketball, women’s

basketball, baseball and softball in the past fi ve years

The Bears have advanced to the NCAA Tournament

Elite 8 in both Volleyball (2006) and Men’s Basketball

(2007-08)

COAST GUARD ACADEMY CORPS OF CADETS

DEMOGRAPHICS

- about 1,000 cadets enrolled- 48 states and 11 foreign nations represented- 100% of students housed on campus- 20 NCAA Division III athletic teams- 31% of cadets are women- 22% of cadets are minorities- 1 faculty member for every 8 students- 19 Cadets in an average class

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REAR ADMIRAL SANDRA L. STOSZACADEMY SUPERINTENDENTTHIRD YEAR

Rear Admiral Sandra L. Stosz assumed the duties of the 40th Superintendent of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, June 3, 2011. She reported to the Academy after serving as the Director of Reserve and Leadership at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C. There she was responsible for developing policies to recruit, train and support approximately 8,100 Coast Guard Reservists.

Rear Admiral Stosz is a surface operations offi cer with 12 years at sea, including command of two cutters – an icebreaking tug on the Great Lakes and a medium endurance cutter that patrolled North Atlantic and Caribbean waters. She and her crews executed many of the Coast Guard’s 11 missions such as drug and alien migrant interdiction, fi sheries enforcement, search and rescue, polar and domestic icebreaking and ports and waterways security.

Between sea duty tours Rear Admiral Stosz specialized in personnel and resource management and program review. She served tours of duty as Chief of Offi cer Assignments and as Program Reviewer and Acquisition Funds Coordinator for Coast Guard major systems acquisitions, including the 225-foot buoy tenders and 87-foot coastal patrol boats. She broadened her experience as the Secretary of Transportation’s military assistant and years later as the Commandant’s executive assistant. She has served as Commanding Offi cer of the Coast Guard’s recruit training center in Cape May, New Jersey and as Director of Coast Guard Enterprise Strategic Management and Doctrine where she was responsible for aligning enterprise level strategic and management functions with the Commandant’s strategic intent.

Rear Admiral Stosz graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in 1982 with a bachelor of science degree in Government. She was awarded a Master of Business Administration degree from Northwestern University’s J. L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management in 1994. In 2000 she completed an executive fellowship in national security through the MIT Seminar XXI program, and she earned a Master of National Security Strategy from the National War College in 2004. In 2009 she attended the Navy’s Executive Business Course at University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler business school.

Rear Admiral Stosz’s personal awards include three Legion of Merit Medals, four Meritorious Service Medals, two Coast Guard Commendation Medals and two Coast Guard Achievement Medals.


DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICSDIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

TIM FITZPATRICKDIRECTOR OF ATHLETICSTHIRD YEAR

Tim Fitzpatrick just completed his second academic year as Director of Athletics at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and on his watch the USCGA’s athletic program has seen growth in several key areas. In addition to securing a comprehensive, fi ve-year shoe and apparel agreement with adidas America for the academy’s 21 NCAA sports, has overseen a rebranding initiative that has resulted in new logos and marks and created an athletic booster organization (the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Bear Club). Under Fitzpatrick’s guidance, the department produced its fi rst-ever women’s professional development seminar (the Women’s LeadHERship Symposium) for female USCGA athletic staff members as well as attendees from colleges and universities throughout New England, and has launched an external program for sale of corporate sponsorships and partnerships.

Fitzpatrick was the Director of Athletics at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi for two years prior to his arrival at USCGA, after spending the previous four years as the Deputy Athletic Director at Indiana University. At Texas A&M – Corpus Christi, Fitzpatrick secured major gifts for construction of a new outdoor tennis center, as well as renovation of the university’s baseball and softball stadiums. He additionally served on the NCAA’s Division I Women’s Basketball Issues Committee while in south Texas, and executed a strategic plan which increased the department’s corporate sponsorship revenue by nearly 40%.

While at Indiana, he was responsible for internal administration of the department, oversaw capital construction and facilities management, and had oversight of the football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball programs. Additionally, Fitzpatrick managed IU’s external units, including marketing, ticket operations, licensing, merchandising, website, and publications.

Additionally, he negotiated a 6-year, $21,000,000 shoe and apparel agreement with adidas America and administered the Hoosiers’ multi-media partnerships with Learfi eld Sports and the Big Ten Network. During his tenure, Indiana realized a ticket sales revenue increase of 15-percent over annual budgeted projections.

Fitzpatrick came to IU after spending the previous fi ve years as COO and associate athletics director for external operations at the U.S. Military Academy. Fitzpatrick directed a fundraising eff ort that saw Army’s “A Club” donor base grow from 750 to 6,700 and annual giving grow from $500,000

to $1.8 million. He also cultivated the Army Sports Network from two radio stations to 18, including 50,000-watt ESPN 1050 in New York City. During his tenure at West Point, corporate sponsorship revenue jumped from $250,000 to $920,000 annually.

He arrived at West Point from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, where he served as the associate athletics director for external aff airs and executive director of the athletic foundation. Fitzpatrick’s work at Charlotte resulted in a 26-percent increase in annual gifts and a 39-percent increase in planned gifts.

Prior to Army and Charlotte, Fitzpatrick served in a similar role at the University of Pittsburgh. In addition to serving as the men’s basketball sport administrator, he directed a staff that generated a school record $1.4 million in sponsorship revenue and a $125,000 increase in annual giving.

Fitzpatrick was a senior associate athletics director at the University of North Texas from May 1994 to June 1996. He was instrumental in UNT’s transition from NCAA Division I-AA football to the Big West Conference, and during the 1994 football season, North Texas was one of three programs nationally to have every football game televised in its home market. This local television package generated more than $700,000 in corporate sponsorship revenue.

He gained considerable experience as Assistant Commissioner of the Southwest Conference from 1992-94. Fitzpatrick negotiated a $2.25 million, three-year men’s basketball tournament title sponsorship with the Dr. Pepper Company, and he also oversaw the league’s national and local television syndication eff orts.

Fitzpatrick began his athletic administration career as the assistant marketing director at Army before moving on to Virginia Commonwealth as the director of marketing and Ticket Sales (1984-87) and Assistant Athletics Director for Marketing and Public Relations from 1987-92.

A 1981 graduate of Hampden-Sydney College with a bachelor’s degree in English, Fitzpatrick earned his master’s degree in sports administration from Ohio University in 1982.

Tim is married to Kerry Marks, and they have a son, James.

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COAST GUARD ACADEMYCOAST GUARD ACADEMYNITCHMAN TRACK & FIELD COMPLEXNITCHMAN TRACK & FIELD COMPLEX

The Track & Field Complex was The Track & Field Complex was

constructed in the summer of 2007 constructed in the summer of 2007

fi rst used for the men’s and women’s fi rst used for the men’s and women’s

soccer games that Fall. The FieldTurf soccer games that Fall. The FieldTurf

surface lies on the banks of the surface lies on the banks of the

beautiful Thames River and is also beautiful Thames River and is also

home to the men’s and women’s track home to the men’s and women’s track

& fi eld program.& fi eld program.

COMMANDER JOHN MERRIMAN GYMCOMMANDER JOHN MERRIMAN GYM

Merriman Gymnasium is home to Merriman Gymnasium is home to

the women’s volleyball program and the women’s volleyball program and

the men’s and women’s basketball the men’s and women’s basketball

programs. The gym holds three programs. The gym holds three

basketball courts used for varsity basketball courts used for varsity

practices and games, as well as practices and games, as well as

intramural competition. The 1200-seat intramural competition. The 1200-seat

facility has been home to numerous facility has been home to numerous

league and regional championships.league and regional championships.

ROLAND POOLROLAND POOL

Roland Pool is home to our men’s Roland Pool is home to our men’s

and women’s swimming and diving and women’s swimming and diving

program. The eight-lane, 50-yard pool program. The eight-lane, 50-yard pool

is also used daily for athletic training is also used daily for athletic training

programs for our cadet-athletes, programs for our cadet-athletes,

physical education courses, as well as physical education courses, as well as

military training programs necessary military training programs necessary

to carry out the missions of the Coast to carry out the missions of the Coast

Guard for all cadets. Guard for all cadets.

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NITCHMAN BASEBALL FIELDNITCHMAN BASEBALL FIELD

Nelson Nitchman Field is home of the Nelson Nitchman Field is home of the

Coast Guard Academy baseball team. The Coast Guard Academy baseball team. The

picturesque view from the fi eld overlooks picturesque view from the fi eld overlooks

the Thames River.the Thames River.

NITCHMAN SOFTBALL FIELD NITCHMAN SOFTBALL FIELD

Nelson Nitchman Field is home of the Nelson Nitchman Field is home of the

softball team. The Bears have enjoyed softball team. The Bears have enjoyed

tremendous success winning three of tremendous success winning three of

the last four NEWMAC tournament the last four NEWMAC tournament

championships and going to the NCAA championships and going to the NCAA

tournament four straight seasons (2009-tournament four straight seasons (2009-

2012).2012).

CADET MEMORIAL FIELDCADET MEMORIAL FIELD

Cadet Memorial Field was made into a Cadet Memorial Field was made into a

FieldTurf surface in 2004 as a gift from the FieldTurf surface in 2004 as a gift from the

Class of 1952. The facility features a two-Class of 1952. The facility features a two-

story press box that includes two coaches story press box that includes two coaches

rooms, a room for radio broadcasting rooms, a room for radio broadcasting

and video recording, space for media and video recording, space for media

personnel, and two lounge lounge areas personnel, and two lounge lounge areas

for additional for additional

seating. The 1500-seating. The 1500-

seat stadium seat stadium

overlooks the overlooks the

Thames River and the Thames River and the

Gold Star Memorial Gold Star Memorial

Bridge.Bridge.

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Coast Guard Athletics has two weight Coast Guard Athletics has two weight

rooms, each featuring state-of-the-rooms, each featuring state-of-the-

art equipment for our cadets and art equipment for our cadets and

cadet-athletes to use to improve their cadet-athletes to use to improve their

overall health and fi tness. The facility overall health and fi tness. The facility

in Roland Hall is dedicated to free-in Roland Hall is dedicated to free-

weight exercising while our Billard weight exercising while our Billard

Hall facility holds our nautilus, cardio, Hall facility holds our nautilus, cardio,

and other guided machine equipment.and other guided machine equipment.

Joe CrozierJoe CrozierStrength and Conditioning CoachStrength and Conditioning CoachJoe Crozier is in his second year as the head of the Joe Crozier is in his second year as the head of the Strength and Conditioning Program with the Coast Strength and Conditioning Program with the Coast Guard Athletic Department. Crozier came to the Guard Athletic Department. Crozier came to the Academy from California State University-Chico Academy from California State University-Chico where he earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise where he earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology and his masters degree in kinesiology. physiology and his masters degree in kinesiology. Joe is a Certifi ed Strength and Conditioning Coach Joe is a Certifi ed Strength and Conditioning Coach with distinction through the National Strength and with distinction through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and Certifi ed Personal Conditioning Association and Certifi ed Personal Trainer with the American College of Sports Medicine. Trainer with the American College of Sports Medicine. Joe designs and implements workout regimens Joe designs and implements workout regimens for all of our varsity sport programs. Working with for all of our varsity sport programs. Working with teams both in-season and out-of-season, Joe’s focus teams both in-season and out-of-season, Joe’s focus is to better prepare athletes for competition by is to better prepare athletes for competition by concentrating on sport-specifi c programs designed concentrating on sport-specifi c programs designed to achieve the ultimate level of success. Coast Guard’s to achieve the ultimate level of success. Coast Guard’s strength and conditioning program is dedicated strength and conditioning program is dedicated to ensure each cadet-athlete is equipped with the to ensure each cadet-athlete is equipped with the correct instruction, knowledge and guidance to correct instruction, knowledge and guidance to reach their peak performance level and to decrease reach their peak performance level and to decrease the potential for injuries. Our program also preaches the potential for injuries. Our program also preaches the importance of a proper, nutritionally balanced the importance of a proper, nutritionally balanced diet as well as appropriate pre-game and post-game diet as well as appropriate pre-game and post-game routines to ensure safe preparation, performance, and routines to ensure safe preparation, performance, and recuperation for each contest.recuperation for each contest.


STAFF DIRECTORYSTAFF DIRECTORY

ADMINISTRATIONName Title Phone Tim Fitzpatrick Director of Athletics 860-444-8600 Dan Rose Associate AD/Director of 860-701-6798 Physical Education Tim Opstrup Assistant AD/Business Manager 860-444-8602 Chris Parsons Assistant AD/Compliance 860-701-6197 Jason Southard Director of Media Relations 860-701-6800 Bill Mullins Media Relations Assistant Art Lamoureux Director of Athletic Operations 860-444-8601 Andrea Stewart Senior Women’s Administrator 860-701-6799 Katherine Bossardet Associate Offi ce Manager 860-444-8600 Vi Oliver Administrative Assistant 860-444-8580 Joe Crozier Strength and Conditioning Coach 860-444-8409 Bruce Cobb Head Equipment Manager 860-444-8608 Marc Grindstaff Assistant Equipment Manager 860-444-8606

ATHLETIC TRAININGName Title Phone

Ken Niedzwiecki Head Athletic Trainer 860-444-8619 Kevin Colasurdo Assistant Athletic Trainer 860-701-6618 Marina Dubrovsky Assistant Athletic Trainer 860-701-6415 Jake Ibey Assistant Athletic Trainer 860-701-6416 Shannon Nickels Assistant Athletic Trainer 860-701-6617

BASEBALLName Title Phone

C.C. Grant Head Coach 860-444-8581 Kevin Jaskiewicz Assistant Coach 860-701-6132

FOOTBALLName Title Phone

Bill George Head Coach 860-444-8584 Dana Fleischmann Co-Defensive Coordinator/ 860-444-8605 Recruiting CoordinatorC.C. Grant Co-Defensive Coordinator 860-444-8581 Ray LaForte Off ensive Coordinator 860-701-6805 Jay Driscoll Defensive Line Pat Knowles Tight Ends/Quality Control CDR Darell Singleterry Defensive Assistant Don Miller Running Backs

MEN’S BASKETBALLName Title Phone

Kevin Jaskiewicz Head Coach 860-701-6132 Bob Bono Associate Head Coach 860-444-8588

MEN’S CREWName Title Phone

Colin Regan Head Coach Mike Shugrue Interim Men’s Head Coach 860-444-8679

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRYName Title Phone

Ethan Brown Head Coach 860-444-8590 Greg Ahnrud Assistant Coach Mariette Ogg Assistant Coach

MEN’S SOCCERName Title Phone

Chris Parsons Head Coach 860-701-6197 Patrick McCarney Assistant Coach Anthony Occhialini Goalkeeper Coach

MEN’S SWIMMING & DIVINGName Title Phone

John Westkott Head Coach 860-444-8586 Mary Westkott Assistant Coach 860-701-6374 Kelly Mohr Diving Coach

MEN’S TENNISName Title Phone

Jim Hazlin Head Coach 860-464-6286

RIFLEName Title Phone Bryan Pape Head Coach 860-444-8254

SAILINGName Title Phone

Doug Clark Director of Sailing 860-444-8577 Jack Neades Head Off shore Coach 860-701-6291 Brian Swingly Head Intercollegiate Coach 860-444-8325

SOFTBALLName Title Phone

Donna Koczajowski Head Coach 860-444-8604 Amanda Illinger Associate Head Coach Dana Fleischmann Assistant Coach Bill Mullins Pitching Coach

WOMEN’S BASKETBALLName Title Phone Alex Ivansheck Head Coach 860-701-6594 Keyokah Mars-Garrick Assistant Coach 860-701-6960 Colleen Hardison Assistant Coach LCDR LuAnn Kehlenbach Faculty Representative 860-444-8415

WOMEN’S CREWName Title Phone

Jen Meuse Rowing Coordinator/Head Coach 860-444-8679 Jodi Hope Assistant Coach LT Vicky Futch Assistant Coach

WRESTLINGName Title Phone Steve Eldridge Head Coach 860-444-8587 Rob McKnabb Assistant Coach 860-701-6595

WOMEN’S SOCCERName Title Phone Susan Grant Head Coach 860-444-8582 Amanda Illinger Assistant Coach LCDR Jess Rozzi-Ochs Assistant Coach Anthony Occhialini Goalkeeper Coach

WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVINGName Title Phone John Westkott Head Coach 860-444-8586 Mary Westkott Assistant Coach 860-701-6374 Kelly Mohr Diving Coach

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALLName Title Phone

Aylene Ilkson Head Coach 860-444-8589 Aaron Parker Assistant Coach Peter Kazlas Assistant Coach Christine Rostowfske Assistant Coach Corinne Plummer Assistant Coach

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRYName Title Phone

Ethan Brown Head Coach 860-444-8590 Greg Ahnrud Assistant Coach Mariette Ogg Assistant Coach


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ETHAN BROWN HEAD COACH [email protected] SEASON

Ethan Brown begins his third season as the head coach of men’s & women’s track & fi eld, while he is in his fi fth season directing the cross country programs.

Coast Guard’s track & fi eld and cross country teams are beginning to build momentum on the regional and national stage.

Since taking over the helm of both cross country, the men’s and women’s cross country team placed as high as 15th and 13th respectively with Gary Ezzo (‘14) earning Regional Honors last year placing 24th. On the track and in the fi eld, several athletes have gone on to represent Coast Guard at regional meets in both cross country and track & fi eld, while 6 have earned All America honors including 4-time All-American in the hurdles, Adam Scalesse.

Prior to becoming head coach at Coast Guard, Brown served as an Assistant Coach for Track & Field for two years, working

primarily with Sprinters, Jumpers and Multi-Eventers, helping 32 athletes on to All-Region honors and Carl Luxhoj to earn All-America honors three times in the long and triple jump.

Prior to joining the staff at Coast Guard, Brown was an assistant coach for both cross country and track & fi eld at Babson

College from 2006-2008. While at Babson, Brown helped guide 16 athletes on to NCAA regional qualifi ers and 17 track athletes to the ECAC Championships. Before arriving at Babson, Brown served as an assistant coach for the men’s track & fi eld team at his alma matter, Springfi eld College from 2003-2005. During his time at Springfi eld, brown primarily worked with Sprints & Jumps where he coached several athletes to regional honors and 6 athletes to earn All-America honors in the 400 meters, 4x400, long jump, and high jump.

In college, Brown was a standout at Springfi eld College where he was a two-time All-New England high jumper. In 2001,

he qualifi ed for the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships where he fi nished 12th. He holds a Master’s of Education in Sports Management from Springfi eld College and professional certifi cations including; Certifi ed Strength & Conditioning Specialist from the NSCA and USA Track & Field (USATF) Level I and Level II (Jumps) certifi ed coach.


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GREG AHNRUDASSISTANT COACH SECOND SEASON

Greg Ahnrud is in his second season as a cross country and track and fi eld assistant coach at the Coast Guard Academy.

Ahnrud served as an assistant coach for both cross country and track & fi eld at Rhode Island College from 2009-2012 where the women’s team set 18 individual records and fi ve relay school records and the men’s team set 13 individual records and eight relay school records during his time at the school.

The last two seasons, the RIC men’s outdoor track team had its best fi nishes at the New England Championships, placing 10th in 2011 and seventh last season of the over 50 schools competing.

Ahnrud competed for the Rhode Island College cross country and track programs from 2006-08 after transferring in from Assumption College. During his time as an athlete at RIC, he served as a team captain and was a middle distance event specialist where he earned New England Alliance Conference honors several times. During the cross country season, he was one of their top runner’s at the conference and regional stages.

Coach Ahnrud holds both a USATF Level 1 and Level 2 (distance) coaching certifi cate. His coaching background is also highlighted with experience in strength training and gait analysis.

MARIETTE OGGASSISTANT COACHSECOND SEASON

LT Ogg, a 2004 graduate of the Coast Guard Academy is an assistant coach for the Bears.

She served aboard Coast Guard Cutter Jarvis (WHEC-725) in Honolulu, Hawaii where she qualifi ed as a Deck Watch Offi cer and Boarding Offi cer.

Upon completion of her tour aboard CGC Jarvis in 2006, LT Ogg reported to Maritime Safety and Security Team (MSST) San Francisco (91105) in Alameda, California where she qualifi ed as a Boat Crew Member, received certifi cation as an Air Force Load Planner, and served as the unit’s Planning Offi cer and Weapons Offi cer.

In 2009, LT Ogg transferred to Coast Guard District Thirteen in Seattle, Washington where she served as the Ports, Waterways and Coastal Security (PWCS) Offi cer and fl ag aide to the Thirteenth District Commander.

She reported to the United States Coast Guard Academy in May 2011.


CHRISTOPHER ARMSTRONGOFFICER REPRESENTATIVE FIRST SEASON

LCDR Armstrong, a 2001 graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy, will serve as the Offi cer Representative for the men’s and women’s cross country team.

While in High School, Armstrong ran cross country and track & feld where he specialized in distance events. At the Academy, he continued his running on both the cross country and track & fi eld teams.

After graduation, he headed to Coast Guard Cutter Bear from 2001 to 2003 where he was Student Engineer, Damage Control Assistant, and Assistant Engineer Offi cer. He was qualifi ed Engineering Offi cer of the Watch, Deck Watch Offi cer, and Boarding Team Member. In 2003 he headed to the University of Rhode Island to pursue his Masters Degree.

From 2005-2008, LCDR Armstrong headed to CG Headquarters where he was assigned as the C4IT Project Manager for the new National Security Cutters being constructed. He over saw the design and installation of over $300 million of equipment on each asset. In 2009 He fl eeted up to the Deputy C4IT Acquisition Planner where he was responsible for outlining a $2.3 billion strategic acquisition plan for C4IT equipment on all CG assets over the next 20 years.

In 2009, LCDR Armstrong reported to Electronic Systems Support Unit Miami (ESU) as the Operations Offi cer; overseeing 24/7 operational readiness of all C4IT equipment in the D7 Area of Responsibility. In 2011, LCDR Armstrong was fl eeted up to be the Executive Offi cer of ESU Miami where he was responsible for executing a $2 million budget annually and overseeing 225 personnel.

LCDR Armstrong reported CGA in the summer of 2013 where he currently teaches in the Electrical Engineering Section. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor’s and Master’s Certifi cate in IT Project Management from The George Washington University School of Business. LCDR Armstrong is a 2008 Copernicus Award Recipient from the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA).

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GARY EZZOSENIORARMADA, MICH.

A senior captain, Gary is a three-time All-NEWMAC selection at the Academy and earned All-New England recognition last year. He is the son of Mark and Victoria Ezza and is majoring in Electrical Engineering. Ezzo earned a third place fi nish at the 2012 NEWMAC Championship as he was the fi rst Coast Guard runner across the line in a time of 25:54.96.

BEFORE CGA

Gary attended and ran track and cross country at Armada High School ... was a team captain and All-State selection for Coach Rob Blume.

JORDAN LEESENIORSAN LEANDRO, CA.

Jordan is a four-year member of the cross country and track and fi eld team at the Academy. He is the son of Kevin and Pauline Lee and is majoring in Electrical Engineering. Lee was the eighth Coast Guard runner across the line and 45th overall at last year’s NEWMAC Championship in a time of 28:14.84.

BEFORE CGA

Lee attended Chinese Christian Schools where he was a four-year member of both the cross country and track and fi eld teams.

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RYAN O’NEILSENIORJUPITER, FLA.

Ryan is a four-year member of the cross country and track and fi eld teams at the Academy. He is the son of Robert and Christi O’Neil and is majoring in Marine and Environmental Science. With a time of 27:07.54, O’Neil garnered a 22nd fi nish at last year’s NEWMAC Championship crossing the line second for the Bears.

BEFORE CGA

O’Neil attended Jupiter High where we ran track and cross country and played hockey ... he was a captain for both the track and fi eld and cross country teams.

BRAD PIENTASENIORTROY, MICH.

A senior captain, Brad is a four-year member of the cross country and track and fi eld teams at the Academy. He is the son of Dan and Sue Pienta and is majoring in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Pienta was the sixth scorer for Coast Guard at the 2012 NEWMAC Championship, fi nishing in 28:07.72, good for 41st overall.

BEFORE CGA

Pienta attended Troy High School where he competed in cross country and indoor and outdoor track for Coach Eric Prowse. ... was a captain for all three sports as a senior ... was All-Region in cross country as a senior and was a member of two Nike All-America teams (Distance Medley Relay, 4x1 Mile Relay).

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NICK FOSTERJUNIORCIRCLEVILLE, OHIO

Nick is in his third year as a member of the cross country and track teams at the Academy. He is the son of Robert and Alice Foster and is majoring in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Foster fi nished last year’s NEWMAC Championship race in a time of 29:02.77.

BEFORE CGA

Foster ran cross country and track, while also swimming, at Circleville High School ... was a cross country captain as a senior and served as the captain of the swim team as both a junior and a senior.

STEPHEN HORVATHJUNIORSAN DIEGO, CA.

Stephen is in his third year as a smember of the cross country and track and fi eld teams at the Academy. Horvath earned a spot on the NEWMAC All-Academic Team a season ago. He is the son of Steve and Janie Horvath and is majoring in mechanical engineering. He completed the 2012 NEWMAC Championship with a time of 29:24.61.

BEFORE CGA

Horvath attended and ran both cross country and track at Cathedral High school.


JONATHAN LASHJUNIORGAINESVILLE, FLA.

Jonathan is in his third year as a member of the cross country and track and fi eld teams at the Academy. He is the son of Donald and Karen Lash and is majoring in Government. Lash was the fi fth Coast Guard runner across the line at the 2012 NEWMAC Championship, fi nishing in 27:43.75.

BEFORE CGA

Lash attended and ran track and cross country at Battlefi eld High School.

JAMES MARTINJUNIORHOBE SOUND, FLA.

James is in his third year as a member of the cross country and track and fi eld teams at the Academy. Martin was a member of the All-ECAC Indoor 4x800 relay in 2012 and 2013. He is the son of Patrick and Elizabeth Martin and is majoring in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Martin was fourth for the Bears at last year’s NEWMAC Championships, fi nishing in 27:31.61, good for 27th overall.

BEFORE CGA

Martin ran cross country and track at South Fork High School for coaches Bonnie Gladys and Chad Headman ... was a team captain in both sports as a senior.

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JOE O’CONNELLJUNIOREDINA, MINN.

Joeis in his third year as a member of the cross country and track and fi eld teams at the Academy. O’Connell earned a spot on the NEWMAC All-Academic team last season. He is the son of Tom and Kathy O’Connell and is majoring in Mechanical Engineering. O’Connell fi nished in 24th place as he was third among Coast Guard runners at last year’s NEWMAC Championship with a time of 27:13.17

BEFORE CGA

O’Connell ran cross country and track, while also swimming, at Edina High School ... was a team captain in both cross country and swimming as a senior.


2012 RESULTS --- Fifth Place at NEWMAC ChampionshipDate Opponent Result

Sep. 8 @ Smith College Invitational 3rd Place

Sep. 15 @ UMass Dartmouth Invitational 4th Place

Sep. 22 @ Wesleyan Invitational 2nd Place

Oct. 6 @ James Early Invitational - @ Westfi eld State 5th Place

Oct. 13 @ Conn. College Invitational 10th Place

Oct. 27 @ NEWMAC Championship - @ Smith College 4th Place

Nov. 3 @ ECAC Championship - @ Williams College 9th Place

Nov. 10 @ N.E. Division III Championship - @ Westfi eld State 15th Place

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY HISTORY

All-Americans

Marc Akus 2000Marc Akus 1998Daniel Oliver 1978John Thacker 1975

All-ECAC

Jeff McCarthy 1981Adam Morrison 1994Dan Oliver 1978Walt Petig 1987Frank Pierce 1996

All-New England

Marc Akus 1998, 2000 Ian Bartonicek 2000, 2001Jason Beatty 1994 Dustin Blair 1996Kevin Crawley 1983, 1984 Patrick Downey 1990Douglas Ebbers 1990 Gary Ezzo 2012Mike Flint 2004, 2005, 2006 Dan Goettle 1989Jeff Gross 1974 Mike Haas 2008 Michael MacMillan 1994 Jeff McCarthy 1981Daniel Oliver 1978 Frank Pierce 1995, 1996Jeff Rasnake 1998 Chris Reglaski 1996Mike Sharp 1998 Dave Stalters 1979John Thacker 1974, 1975 Kevin Wirth 1990

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2013 SCHEDULE2013 SCHEDULESeptember 7 @ Smith College Invitational 11:45 a.m.September 7 @ Smith College Invitational 11:45 a.m.

September 21 @ U. of Southern Maine Invite 10:30 a.m.September 21 @ U. of Southern Maine Invite 10:30 a.m.

September 28 @ Purple Valley Invitational 11 a.m.September 28 @ Purple Valley Invitational 11 a.m.

October 5 @ Paul Short Invitational TBAOctober 5 @ Paul Short Invitational TBA

October 12 @ James Early Invite 11 a.m.October 12 @ James Early Invite 11 a.m.

October 19 @ Conn. College Invite 11 a.m.October 19 @ Conn. College Invite 11 a.m.

November 3 @ NEWMAC Championship 11 a.m.November 3 @ NEWMAC Championship 11 a.m.

November 9 @ ECAC Championship 11 a.m.November 9 @ ECAC Championship 11 a.m.

November 16 @ N.E. NCAA Division III Qualifi er 11 a.m.November 16 @ N.E. NCAA Division III Qualifi er 11 a.m.

November 23 @ NCAA Division III Championship 11 a.m.November 23 @ NCAA Division III Championship 11 a.m.

Documents

2013 Coast Guard Men's Cross Country Guide