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November 23, 2014 :: Volume 8
Big Ten NCAA Representative Selection Committee and Nominees Marina Nazario, women’s swimming & diving The NCAA and the Division I governance have been looking to reconstruct how schools and conferences govern themselves. In August 2014, the Board of Directors for the NCAA decided to give student-athletes a more prominent voice when it comes to the decision-making process of issues concerning the NCAA. The new model of the Division I Board of Directors will include student-athletes, athletic directors and faculty representatives. It will include an “Autonomous Governance System” composed of representatives from each institution of the Power 5 conference schools dealing with issues specific to student-athletes. Fifteen of the 18 representatives included in this system will be student-athletes – three from each of the five conferences. This gives student-athletes in the Big Ten a chance to have their voice heard at an NCAA level. On November 13, the Big Ten Joint Executive Committee chose one student-athlete from Northwestern, Purdue and Minnesota
to represent the Big Ten in the Division I governance. Although neither of the two Michigan student-athlete nominees were selected, they deserve some recognition for being chosen as a Michigan nominee.
SAAC Vice President Kevin Bain headed the selection process, done by the University of Michigan. He compiled a team of student-athletes who exemplified leadership in the community, as well as a diverse perspective, in order to choose the most qualified nominees to potentially represent the Big Ten. The selection committee included: Lauren Grogen, Leslie Smith, Chris Heald, and Chelsey Miller. This team spent about two weeks on this selection process. “Looking back, we might have went a little overboard with the amount of time and preparation we put into the selection process, but it seemed necessary for this specific opportunity,” said Bain. “We put a ton of heart and effort into this.” The four main criteria used to select a nominee were: relevant experience, communication, commitment and adherence to the position description. The selection committee was looking for someone who knew a lot about Michigan Athletics, the Big Ten and current issues in the NCAA, would be able to handle high level communication with all Big Ten schools, and have a diverse perspective and a unique agenda. Of the 12 applicants to this position, current softball player and SAAC Vice President of NCAA Reform Becca Garfinkle, and former swimmer Kally Fayhee were selected as the nominees to be presented to the Big Ten Joint Executive Committee. “I applied for this position because it is a tremendous opportunity to have student-athletes’ voices heard and it was a huge step that the NCAA took,” said Garfinkle. “It was unprecedented that student-athletes would have this many votes.” Garfinkle is the Vice President of NCAA Reform for SAAC, having a similar role as the Big Ten’s NCAA representative offers. Although she wasn’t selected, Garfinkle expresses that she hopes the three Big Ten representatives won’t be shy in communicating the student-athletes’ voice. Hopefully the three NCAA representatives from the Big Ten will exhibit half the passion that Garfinkle and Fayhee have for NCAA reform.
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November 23, 2014 :: Volume 8
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Student-Athlete in the Hot Seat Sarah Lee, women’s tennis
Zach Hyman, a senior forward on the ice hockey team from Toronto, Ontario, has earned a spot in the hot seat after an impressive season thus far. Prior to his time as a Wolverine, Hyman earned a silver medal for Team Canada East, was named the Canadian Junior Player of the Year and RBC Junior Hockey League Player of the Year. He not only played for the Hamilton Red Wings of the OJHL, but was also named captain for two consecutive years. With an impressive career thus far, Hyman has a lot to look forward to after his time at Michigan. He is a fifth-‐round pick with the Florida Panthers and he plans to pursue hockey for as long as he possibly can. The South Campus Times asked him a few questions while being in the Hot Seat. SCT: What is your biggest strength? ZH: Work ethic, being a hard worker. It applies both on and off the ice. SCT: What is your fondest memory at Michigan? ZH: Going to the NCAA tournament my freshman year with those group of guys. We hope to do that again this year. SCT: What has been your most embarrassing moment? ZH: Freshman year Mock Rock. Luckily, I was only standing in the back [of the skit] holding a sign, but that was pretty embarrassing. SCT: What are three ways to describe yourself? ZH: Hard-‐working, driven and family oriented
How Well Do You Know Your Coach?
Pete Brumm, men’s swimming and diving To most University of Michigan student-‐athletes, the Women’s Softball team is revered as one of the most high-‐achieving, well-‐honored, and respected programs on campus. Led by Coach Carol Hutchins since 1985, her teams have appeared in 22 Nations Championship tournaments, claiming 17 of the last 22 Big Ten regular season titles. Along with this culture of excellence, Hutchins has made lasting impressions of many of her student-‐athletes. With hobbies that include cycling, boxing, and hiking. Along with a variety of other interests, Coach Hutchins possesses an array of different attributes, but how well does her team know this? South Campus Times asked senior pitcher Haylie Wagner some questions about her coach. See how well she knows Hutch! Who is your coach’s favorite celebrity? Wagner: Pink! She’s obsessed with Pink and listens to her all the time. Hutchins: Pink What was your coach’s Halloween costume? Wagner: Herself Hutchins: Me, but if I did dress up, I would be Amelia Earhart. Where would coach go to relax? Wagner: The gym, boxing, outside, or anywhere she could exercise and get a good workout in. Hutchins: I would walk my dog (golden retriever) in the woods somewhere.
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Student-Athletes Around the World
Taylor Harrower, men’s gymnastics
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Whether you are swimming in Australia, playing volleyball in Shanghai or rowing in Italy, international competition is one of the many privileges and commitments to being a student-‐athlete. There are a select few student-‐athletes who have taken their collegiate competition a step further to an international level. Jessica Eiffert, a senior on the women’s rowing team, took her talent to Varese, Italy this past summer to compete in the U23 World Championships. This was not the first time she has competed on an international platform—this world traveler has already added the Czech Republic, Great Britain and Germany to her résumé. Eiffert was chosen from a selection camp that took place in early June. Team USA needed a pair and Eiffert proved that she was capable of filling the open position. In late July, she found herself on a plane destined for northern Italy. “We train for a week upon arrival, and then the regatta lasts a couple days,” explained Eiffert. But she made it very clear that, although there is a higher level of competition on the world stage, it is a still a business trip. “We only eat, sleep and train.” During her time in Varese, Eiffert captured a silver medal in the Pair Race and a gold medal in the Women’s 8—something not done by many. Most women will only enter into one race. “Doubling up”, as Eiffert describes it, is very rare, as it splits up the allotted training time. After her successes in Varese, Eiffert found herself in Milan and Venice tasting the local cuisine with a group of New Zealanders she met during the championships. “I didn’t ever think that I liked pizza, until I went to Italy,” said Eiffert. “You can get the biggest deep dish or the thinnest thin crust, and it’s all amazing.”
The bit of travel advice that she offers to aspiring travelers or international competitors: “Make sure to watch your stuff. I am always careless with my stuff, so this is something I really tried to do.” Along with this, she urges travelers to learn a few words and phrases in the native language. But no matter where she is around the world, one thing that she can’t travel without is her unicorn pillow pet. For future international travel plans, Eiffert and her unicorn pillow pet have nothing set in stone. But she is hoping to make it to the U23 World Championships next summer in Bulgaria. Look out for her internationally in the upcoming years!
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Hey student-‐athletes, what are you usually doing on Monday evenings? Homework? Watching Netflix? There’s an opportunity that many of you might have heard of, but don’t really know much about. On Monday nights, water polo alum, Wesley Ellison, teaches yoga in Cliff Keen arena from 6-‐7 p.m., for free! This was something I had personally heard about, but never saw any formal announcements. On Nov.10, I decided to check it out, but to my dismay the instructor never showed up. After speaking with Wesley, she told me it was cancelled due to
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no one attending the week before. Wesley teaches 60-‐minute sessions and focuses on flexibility, strength, balance, recovery and mental fitness. Participating in yoga helps serve as a great study break, in addition to improving athletic performance. I wanted to check it out myself, so I tried again. Here is a review of my experience: First and foremost, I really did enjoy the session, BUT I did realize that I am extremely inflexible. The poses that we went through were all do-‐able, but when I had to twist, turn
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and bend, my body said no. My favorite pose was the pigeon pose or happy baby (where you lie on your back with your legs up, hands grab your ankles and roll around). Yoga was very good for relaxation and stretching my muscles. But what I really liked about this yoga session was that it gave me a study break amongst writing a paper I have due this week. Overall, I suggest you try out these Monday night yoga sessions, you won’t regret it!
The Yoga Review Danielle Robinson, women’s water polo
Taylor Harrower, Men’s
We’ve all heard it-‐ recycle, take a shorter shower, eat locally, be sustainable. Sustainability is based around the fact that we depend on the environment. We must exist with nature in harmony, in order to continue to have the resources we need for now and for future generations. Michigan Student-‐Athletes for Sustainability (M-‐SAS) is a group of student-‐athletes who care about the athletic department, our community, and the planet that we compete on.
One key idea in sustainable living is the triple bottom line. The bottom line focuses on profit, but the triple bottom line focuses on three key things: people, planet, and profit. M-‐SAS wants to help the athletic department and student-‐athletes become the leaders and best in this idea of a triple bottom line. As student-‐athletes, we can contribute to the triple bottom-‐line by: eating locally to reduce transportation energy and costs, recycling to drastically limit the amount of
waste that enters landfills, and conserving water to maintain a freshwater supply for marine life and clean drinking water. This is only the start of the impact you can make!
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MSAS: Michigan Student-Athletes for Sustainability Kaitlin Wright, women’s rowing
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November 23, 2014 :: Volume 8
A Candid Conversation with President Mark Schlissel and
Interim AD Jim Hackett
After a chaotic month with the resignation of former Athletic Director Dave Brandon, student-athletes were invited to take part in a conversation with University President Mark Schlissel and Interim Athletic Director Jim Hackett. Student-athletes were given the chance to get to know Brandon’s temporary replacement. On November 4, over 100 student-athletes attended the general assembly meeting to participate in conversation with Hackett and Schlissel, bringing questions, concerns and recommendations for the two university leaders. Schlissel began by telling the audience that he believes that student-athletes deserve to be centrally aware and involved with what’s going on within the athletic department. He proceeded to give a brief introduction of Hackett, who played football at Michigan under legendary coach Bo Schembechler before going on to become the CEO of Steelcase, an international office furniture company. Upon being introduced, Hackett greeted student-athletes with a brief introduction of his own. Hackett described his approach to management as centered around the fan experience - going into detail on how student-athletes, coaches, athletic support staff, spectators and supporters should interact as a whole. As the question and answer portion of the evening began, people asked questions specific to the student-athlete experience, the future of plans for new facilities, and what the President, Interim AD and student-athletes can do to reverse the negative atmosphere surrounding Michigan Athletics. “We have to begin with the belief that having athletics here is a fundamental part of having a great experience,” said Hackett. “I believe that the broader, lateral expansion of sports is a good idea in the modern world [and at the University].” More specifically, when asked about the status of plans for facility renovations throughout South Campus, President Schlissel quelled anxieties by explaining that there have been no changes made in the plans for upgrading existing facilities. Finally, Hackett described himself and President Schlissel as working to understand how we can be world class. He suggested that we can all work together to reverse the negative atmosphere surrounding Michigan Athletics by blending high performance and high values, while having integrity in the way we do things. After over an hour of conversation, Schlissel encouraged student-athletes to “hang in there with us” and promised to come back to a SAAC general assembly meeting to touch base again. He ensured the audience that the administration is committed to having everything move in a positive direction.
Road to Mock Rock
Sarah Zieve, women’s cross-‐country The three-month mark to Mock Rock is quickly approaching and the work has already begun. This year Mock Rock will be back at Hill Auditorium on February 18, 2015. The beneficiary that SAAC chose to partner with is the Ann Arbor YMCA, which is a great fit because it will connect the student-athletes and the beneficiary like never before. The Ann Arbor YMCA provides sports programs and after school activities to kids in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area. Additionally, some of these programs are free to kids who otherwise could not participate. Without the YMCA, many of these children would never have the opportunity to play sports and exercise. Rather than solely focusing on the monetary donation, the student-athletes can donate their time and athletic expertise by helping young athletes develop and grow in their sport. The Mock Rock sub-committee, headed by Emily Sejna, has already had events with the YMCA to connect the student-athlete events with kids. One of the events took place on November 16. The event “Building Stronger Athletes” brought together 200 kids and 150 student-athletes to Oosterbaan Field House to play various sports. The event was a great opportunity for the student-athletes to connect with the kids while interacting with them and teaching them about their sport. Stay tuned for more exciting and engaging events with our beneficiary in the upcoming months as we come closer to the Mock Rock show!
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Kayla Douglas, women’s swimming & diving
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Punch front full to double front, layout Thomas. Whether flying through a floor routine or sticking a vault, the Michigan men’s gymnastics team continuously works to be champions. After winning back-to-back NCAA titles and back-to-back Big Ten championships, the men’s gymnastic team has proven that they have what it takes to be the leaders and best in every way. South Campus Times wanted to know what a typical day at practice is like for these champions. Senior captains Michael Strathern and Nicholas Hunter lead us through a typical practice in the gym. 2:15- 2:30 p.m. The team arrives at the gym to do pre-practice taping, rehab or treatment before official practice starts. 2:45 p.m. The team lines up shortest to tallest in front of the coaches and discusses what is expected at practice for the day, as well as upcoming events for the week. After line up, they go through their team warm up and stretch, which takes about 20-25 minutes. They then break off and do additional individual warm-up exercises specific to what each gymnast may need. 3:30 p.m. The gymnasts are on their first competitive events. Because each gymnast specializes on a specific event, they have a workout plan that is geared towards it. A typical workout on an event includes showing the coaches one full routine, then breaking a full routine up into halves and showing them one or two half sets. They practice dismount work and sometimes have ‘stick it’ contests with other teammates who work the same event. 4:30 p.m. Then they move onto their next event with a similar workout plan as the first event that was practiced. Usually during preseason, a gymnast will not exceed more than three events a day, but this can change during the season for the all-arounders who do all the events. 6:00 p.m. Finally, at the end of the practice the team has conditioning specific to what events each gymnast does. Gymnasts who work floor and vault tend to do more leg conditioning, while those who work rings will do ring strength and more upper-body work. The team gears up for Fridays in which they all have a difficult 15-minute circuit with 11 or 12 stations, followed up with either a core circuit or a pushup machine. After an excruciatingly difficult, yet productive practice, the gymnasts do rehab, which they take very seriously. They emphasize on icing, stretching and foam rolling at the end of a practice to minimize soreness for the next few days. South Campus Times asked senior captain Nick Hunter about his experience training at the University of Michigan: SCT: What makes training for Michigan so special? NH: The people. The people that you are surrounded by define your life experiences. To have such a diverse group of individuals, ranging from walk-ons to national team members with international experience, collectively coming together to continually strive for a common goal is truly amazing. Our team chemistry is unique in a sense that it fosters a willingness to sacrifice whatever it takes for people that are not just a team but also a family. SCT: How does your training reflect what is takes to be a champion? NH: Our team’s success reflects our unwavering motivation. Championships are not won the day of the competition, they are won by individuals committing themselves to a multiple yearlong process of sacrifice and trusting the process. We want to win for the team and the University - so we train like it.
A Typical Day At Practice
Allison Skaggs, women’s water polo
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Men’s Gymnastics
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November 23, 2014 :: Volume 8
On November 13, Ann Arbor saw the first snow flurries of the season, unfortunately signifying that winter is officially upon us in Michigan. If this season proves to be anything like last year, we should fully expect campus to be continually covered in snow and ice from now until about the first of May. Since at least three-fourths of the Wolverines have survived one of the worst Michigan winters on record, student-athletes can better prepare for this years’ polar vortex with these helpful tips. Hopefully your team had the luxury of investing in the enormous Michigan winter coats - even though you may look like a giant blueberry. If, for some reason, your team didn’t get this luxury, then make sure to devote a good amount of money to a North Face jacket or Canada Goose parka. Although the price may put a dent in your credit card statement, warmth and the lack of pneumonia will be worth it. Function over fashion, my friends. Unfortunately, all of those with mopeds will need to start taking the bus. I would recommend downloading the Michigan Bus App to know when each bus will be at your specific stop on south campus. Just plan on sitting at the bus stop in the freezing weather for longer than anticipated. Layer up! One of the good things about the winter is that training rooms are able to be environmentally friendly by not wasting water for ice baths -- grab your teammates and plop in a snow bank for about 10 minutes. I can guarantee you won’t be able to feel your shins splints anymore. Speaking of which, if you happen to play a water sport or sweat a lot when working out indoors, be prepared to have your hair instantly freeze the moment you step outside. Don’t be too alarmed if it breaks off in some places ... it happens. Grab some hot chocolate. Go around singing Christmas carols at the top of your lungs. Snap a pic of the Law Library covered in snow for Instagram. But keep these tips in mind to (hopefully) make this year’s polar vortex a little bit more bearable.
For all of you living in close quarters this semester, listen up. Whether you’re living with your BFF or a random stranger, these three C’s apply to you: Cleanliness, Courtesy and Communication. The person living in the tiny bed across from you is not your mother, so don’t treat them like they are! Keep your side of the room tidy. No one wants to smell your dirty socks or last weekend’s late night cheesy bread. Also, keep in mind that the dorms are small, so when you’re having friends over, make sure to check in with your roommate first. If and when you experience a problem arising, discussing issues first hand can prevent any passive or direct aggressive confrontations. Even if a conversation with your roommate leaves an uneasy feeling of broken eggshells within the soles of your feet, grab them an extra dining hall cookie and most peace will be restored. If the dining hall cookie trick doesn’t work (it works 99% of the time), you can contact your RA and they will guide you to your options of changing dorm rooms. However, time does fly by and before you know it, second semester will be rolling around and you’ll be looking to off-campus housing as an option for your sophomore year. Do some snooping and ask your seniors what they are doing after graduation - their house or apartment might be available! If not, I suggest using the new app, Zillow. It gives you the option to choose a street, click on a house and find out all the important details including the cost of rent and the contact information of the realtor. This saves a lot of time walking up and down streets and knocking on doors hoping someone will let you in for a tour. When you do find a house or an apartment you love, don’t wait - act! Call the landlord and make sure to check it out for yourself (pictures can be deceiving). Similar to choosing a college to attend, it will just feel right! No matter the situation, remember to be respectful. Happy living!
The Advice Corner
Dorm Advice and House Hunting Katelyn Norton, women’s rowing
Tips for Surviving the Polar Vortex Kristin Eisenhauer, women’s cross-country
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As winter approaches, the squirrels around campus will begin to gather food in order to prepare for the cold winter. Although these furry friends have the right idea, do not look to them as role models, my fellow student-athletes! There has been speculation that some student-athletes have taken too many tips from the squirrels by hoarding food from fueling stations and Grab-N-Go breakfast. While winter is approaching and some of us may want to hibernate, hoarding food is not necessary. We are fortunate enough to have food at Yost every morning and out of respect to the rest of the student-athlete community, it is important to follow the rules that are set in place for a purpose... Remember, the food WILL be there the next day. Don’t be squirrels!
By: Kayla Douglas, women’s swimming & diving
Student-Athletes or Squirrels?
The Ins and Outs of Mopeds
By: Marina Nazario, women’s swimming & diving
We all see the mopeds drive through campus; some of us with feelings of envy, others with uneasiness. But when you take a look at who’s driving them, it’s not hard to notice that it’s most likely a student-athlete. It’s becoming a trend to have a moped, and although you wouldn’t think it’s convenient to have one in Michigan, it’s actually the most reliable form of transportation available on campus. Having a moped as a student-athlete allows for the quickest form of transportation to and from classes on central campus and practice or living on south campus. With a moped you can quickly zoom up to north or central campus in five minutes with the added luxury of easy and free parking. Forget the bus; nobody has time to wait in the cold for its unreliable arrival. Yes, the cold is a huge disadvantage to riding a moped. It’s definitely an unpleasant feeling to have your eyes water so much that your tears turn into icicles. But you’ll defrost once you get inside. And of course, there’s always the safety hazard of riding a moped through inches of snow and black ice. But what’s life without a little thrill? I’m not advocating having a moped, but as someone who has one herself and is quickly realizing that life without it would be different (miserable), I highly recommend looking into purchasing one, or at least making friends with someone who has one. You can always sell it for the price you paid for (or more) at the end of your time in college. To those who have one, be sure to wear a helmet and adhere to the traffic laws. Biker-gang anyone?
Writers: Sarah Lee, Danielle Robinson, Allison Skaggs, Kristin Eisenhauer, Katelyn Norton, Kayla Douglas, Taylor Harrower, Kaitlin Wright, Pete Brumm
Graphics & Design: Julia Campbell
Managing Editor: Marina Nazario
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