2010-11
OKLAHOMA ROWING WELCOME FROM HEAD COACH LEEANNE CRAIN Dear prospective student-athlete, BOOMER SOONER
As the head coach of the rowing program at the University of Oklahoma, it is a great privilege to invite you to take a closer look at what OU has to offer! As a recruited prospect, it is important that you find a university and athletics program that suit your needs and desires.
MEET THE TEAM
OU is one of the most successful Division I athletics programs in the nation. Sooner teams have captured 26 national championships and OU regularly fields teams ranking in the top 20 nationally. The University of Oklahoma is regarded as one of the finest academic institutions in the country, and with its rich tradition of athletics excellence, your experience as a student-athlete here will be exceptional.
2010 REVIEW
Participation in intercollegiate athletics provides you with the discipline and skills required for success in the classroom and in the workplace beyond college. As a student-athlete at OU, there are many resources available to assist you throughout your collegiate career. You will have access to tutoring, academic advising, computer labs and psychological and nutritional counseling. You will receive excellent coaching, and be treated by one of the finest sports medicine teams in the country. And, of course, you will train and compete in state-of-the-art facilities.
HISTORY & RECORDS
The mission of the University of Oklahoma Department of Athletics is to “inspire champions today and prepare leaders for tomorrow by providing an excellent environment to enable student-athletes to achieve their highest academic, athletic and personal aspirations. Our individual talents and collective efforts create our competitive advantage.” Our core values include respect, accountability for self and others, a passion for comprehensive excellence, a commitment to continuous improvement, a celebration of diversity, and integrity in all of our affairs. Come be a part of building a great rowing tradition at the University of Oklahoma!
COACHING STAFF
2011 WOMEN’S ROWING MEDIA GUIDE
WRITTEN AND COMPILED BY Nikkole Zwolenik
PHOTOGRAPHY Ty Russell, Shivani Parmer, Jerry Laizure, Lisa Hall, Jason Matheson, Alex McMahan, Chesapeake Boathouse and University of Oklahoma Athletics Communications files
COVER DESIGN Kelsey Hargens
SPECIAL THANKS: Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation, US Rowing
CONTRIBUTORS Kenny Mossman, Debbie Copp, Jennifer Van Tuyl, Scott Matthews and Cassie Gage Nike is the official sponsor of the Oklahoma rowing program. 2010- 2011 | WWW.SOONERSPORTS.COM | 1
MEDIA INFORMATION
This season’s media guide was designed and produced by the OU Athletics Department in Norman, Okla., using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop.
GUIDE DESIGN Nikkole Zwolenik