Save the Date! Athletic Department Staff Holiday Party Wednesday, Dec. 17 in the Blue Zone

Introducing the Tar Guide In an effort to better communicate with student-athletes, the Student-Athlete Development office has launched the Tar Guide mobile app for IOS and Android. The Tar Guide features information, calendars, and resources from the following student-athlete service areas: Academic Support, Leadership Academy, Community Outreach, Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), Career Development, Personal Development, Sports Nutrition and Compliance. To download the free app, visit the itunes App Store or Google Play and search for UNC Athletics Guidebook. The redeem code is: Loudermilk28! Learfield Sports Directors Cup The Tar Heels sit in third place in the first fall sports Directors Cup standings. In sports already scored, UNC was third in field hockey, 12th in men s cross country and 22nd in women s cross country for a total of 199.5 points, behind Syracuse and Stanford. The next standings will be released on Dec. 18. For the first time in the history of the award (which began in 1993-94, with UNC claiming the first trophy), Carolina will score points in all seven fall sports. Save the Date! Athletic Department Staff Holiday Party Wednesday, Dec. 17 in the Blue Zone Watch your emailbox for more details soon! Upcoming University Schedule Dec. 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12: Exam days (last exams today!) Dec. 14: Fall commencement (2 p.m., Smith Center) Jan. 7: Spring semester classes begin Remaining University Holidays for 2014 Dec. 24, 25, 26: Winter Holiday Dec. 31: New Year s Eve University Holidays for 2015 Jan. 1: New Year s Day Jan. 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day April 3: Spring Holiday May 25: Memorial Day July 3: Independence Day Sept. 7: Labor Day Nov. 26, 27: Thanksgiving Dec. 23, 24, 25: Winter Break Dec. 31: New Year s Eve High Five! Each month, Student-Athlete Development recognizes a fellow staff member for outstanding work (which may or may not have involved being super helpful to Student-Athlete Development). The December honoree was New Media s Laura Rothenberg, celebrated for the many great videos she puts together on various student-athlete projects. (If you haven t already checked out the It s On Us video, please do!) Past honorees are Steve Gisselman (August), Nate Hilton (September inset), John Brunner (October), and Molly Norton (November). So many people do so many wonderful things for us that we wanted to show them how much they mean to us, said Cricket Lane, Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Development. This was a small way for us to publicly recognize how awesome the people in our department are. Athletic Department Newsletter November/December 2014 Page 1

New Tar Heels! Congratulations to Sarah Haney (rowing) and Anna Sterling, along with big sister Emerson, who welcomed son Griffin Michael Sterling-Haney on July 7 at 11:04 p.m. Congratulations to Brian Bersticker (Rams Club) and wife Beth, who welcomed son Grayson Keith Bersticker on Oct. 2. Congratulations to Kevin Robinson (facilities) and wife Rachael who welcomed son Tate on Aug. 24. He joins big sister Claire in the Robinson family. Congratulations to Joe Haydon (football) and his wife, Melissa, who welcomed son Bryce Matthew Haydon (aka Mookie) on Oct. 5 at 7:15 p.m. Joe, a Red Sox fan, is doing all he can to block Corey Holliday s efforts to make the nickname Little Jeter stick. Congratulations to Stacey Warner and husband Ryan who welcomed son Knox Greyson Warner on Dec. 10 at 5:31 p.m. (After more than a decade in Athletics, Stacey is now Ceremonies Officer in the Office of University Development.) Team Bonding! In an effort to implement ideas from the Better Blue discussions, the Business Office decided to support UNC s sport programs by attending games together. The group is pictured above at the men s soccer matchup with Georgia State. Said Martina Ballen, We had a great time together, and our team won a win all the way around. Welcome to all of the new Tar Heels and congratulations to their families! Athletic Department Newsletter November/December 2014 Page 2

Wedding Bells Leah Wigger (women s golf) married Drew Buchmann on Aug. 2 at the Bar Harbor Inn and Spa in Bar Harbor, Maine. Drew is an engineer at John Deere. Alexis Henderson (sports marketing) married George Barlow Jr. on July 5 at the Hotel du Pont in Wilmington, Del. George is the cornerbacks coach at NC State. The two honeymooned in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Co-workers Doing Awesome Things! Congratulations to Rick Steinbacher and Corey Holliday, who ran the Rock n Roll Savannah Marathon on Nov. 8.... and to Sarah Humphries (you may remember her from her days in sports marketing, and she s now filling in as Beth Miller s administrative assistant), who ran the New York City Marathon on Nov. 2. Congratulations to Tony Tucker, who was honored for designing the best football schedule poster of 2014. The rankings were conducted by Posterswag.com, which named its top 100. To see all of them, Google Posterswag football 2014. Great job, Tony! Have a work or non-work achievement or bit of news to share, on behalf of yourself or a coworker? Please send info to dgelin@unc.edu Athletic Department Newsletter November/December 2014 Page 3

Personal and Professional Development: The SPARE Model It is our department mission to educate and inspire through athletics. This includes not just our student-athletes and fans but staff, administration, coaches as well. The SPARE (Self-Awareness, Planning, Accountability, Research, Evaluation) Model for Professional and Personal Development, developed by Felicia Hall & Associates, provides structure for individuals to proactively pursue this. Each month, this page will feature how a staff, administrator or coach utilizes this model. This month s featured staff member is Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham. Thanks to Bubba for sharing the way he uses the SPARE Model. Ochuko s Take: Obviously, it was an honor and pleasure to pick the brain of Bubba Cunningham. I not only look up to him because of his position as the Ochuko Jenije Director of Athletics, but also as the man he is. From this interview, I could see why he has been very successful in his personal and occupational life. Bubba seems to have a solid foundation in his beliefs of how he wants his path of life to go. The key point that I took away from speaking with Bubba is to write down goals, wants, and everything you would like to happen in life. I have been told that plenty of times. But Bubba challenged me to go in depth with this exercise. From career goals to vacation goals and everything in between. He said that you will find yourself working towards those goals and achieving them. I have since done so. I will keep you updated on my progress. To offer your take on the SPARE in a future newsletter, please contact Ochuko Jenije at ojenije@ unc.edu. SPARE Model: Bubba Cunningham S: Self-Awareness [Purpose: reconcile self perception with the perception of others.] Resource: Myers-Briggs Comments: I believe that it is a very useful tool. It allows me to better understand my personality, and better understand colleagues. When you better understand colleagues, you can create better work teams. In all, it helps with decision making and communication. Bubba Cunningham P: Planning [Purpose: identify a career path and then determine how to make progress along it.] Resource: The Power of Focus by Jack Canfield Comments: From reading this book, I wrote out a plan in 1995 that I have followed ever since then. I outlined my work ladder and made a blueprint of how I wanted my professional career to go. I went as in depth as what I wanted my house to be like, wife and kids, how I wanted to prioritize my free time, vacation, and travel. It was kind of like the Bucket List Mentality before the Bucket List became popular. A: Accountability [Purpose: partner with individuals who will support you, act as sounding board, share best practices.] Resource: Friends in the Industry, Outside Confidants Comments: I have established a lot of close relationships in all of the cities that I have lived. My conversations with these people are more sporadic than planned. However, whenever I speak with these people, we pick up right where we left off. I think that these relationships should not be a scheduled process. It takes away the authenticity of the friendship. I believe they do a great job of keeping my thoughts and actions in line with what I want to accomplish in all aspects of life. R: Research [Purpose: keep current on industry developments via books, conferences, and certifications] Resource: Sport Business Journal, Athletic Business, and other athletic business and industry journals Comments: I try to read a lot and read a lot of our industry s journals. The only way to get better in life is to continue to learn. You always have to be learning. If you are not learning, you are not living. The more you read, the more you learn, and the more you want to learn. That is the beauty of working in athletics. You have to constantly learn and adapt to the changes of athletics. E: Evaluation [Purpose: receive performance feedback; identify strengths and possible areas for improvement.] Resource: Disney Institute; Feedback from colleagues, co-workers, and other individuals Comments: I love feedback. I love to see where and what I can improve on. I am not afraid of it. I want the environment here at North Carolina to be open, enthusiastic, and powerful. I believe that the Disney Institute is helping with this process of improving our department as a whole. Not only improving our department, but the entire institution. We, as the University of North Carolina, are trying to rebuild matters and issues that may been damaged or disrupted in the past. Athletic Department Newsletter November/December 2014 Page 5

Get to Know the Interns This month the spotlight is on our interns. They re familiar faces by now, but here s your chance to learn a bit more about each one. All but Sean Brech are second-year students in UNC s Sport Administration master s program. Thanks to all of them for their hard work on behalf of UNC Athletics! Hunter Barrett Rams Club Primary responsibilities: My primary responsibilities include day-to-day donor management and assisting in the ticket office. I help run all of the Rams Club social media accounts, assist in the setup and implementation of special events for members, and help run the Rams Club Student Ram and Young Alumni programs. Hometown: Holly Springs, N.C. Degrees: UNC 11: BA in History, UNC 12: Master of Arts in Teaching Before UNC: I received a Master of Arts in Teaching from UNC and graduated in 2012. Upon graduation I began teaching Social Studies at Butler High School in Matthews, N.C. Background in athletics: Played varsity basketball and ran cross country at Middle Creek High School, coached middle and high school basketball. Career goals: I m still exploring different areas of working in athletic administration and have not locked down what I am most interested in. I am getting my first experience working in Development and have really enjoyed it so far, but I could also see myself working in other areas of athletics as well. My long-term career goals include becoming a senior level staff member at a large Division I university. Favorite pastimes: I enjoy playing basketball, golf, working out, and spending time with my friends. Fun fact: I recently got engaged to my girlfriend, Caroline, who I met at during undergrad and is a second year medical student at UNC. Brett Botta Smith Center Operations Primary responsibilities: I work closely with Angie and Curt in the management and operations of the Smith Center and Koury Natatorium. Help oversee student group workers, ushers, and supervisors at men s basketball games. Also, served as the Tournament Director for the 2014 Tar Heel Intercollegiate golf tournament. Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA Undergraduate degree: Union University (Jackson, Tenn.). B.S. Sport Management - May 2013 Background in athletics: Played volleyball, basketball, and golf in high school. During undergrad I served as an intramural director, assisted with operations and marketing, coached high school basketball, worked in the pro shop at a country club, and directed a summer basketball camp at my high school alma mater. Career goals: Short-term: Director of Basketball Operations or working in Athletic Operations; Long-term: Senior Associate AD at a Division I institution. Favorite pastimes: Playing basketball and golf, traveling, and going to the beach. Fun fact: I am color blind. But don t worry, I can see Carolina Blue! Background in athletics: Played varsity basketball in high school Career goals: To work in media relations in professional or collegiate athletics. Hobbies: Pickup basketball, reading, Bruce Springsteen Fun Fact: Studied abroad in London for a semester. Jeff Caudill Director s Office Primary responsibilities: Assist the Bubba Cunningham and the senior staff with whatever is needed. Hometown: Durham, NC Undergraduate degree: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2013, Major: Exercise and Sport Science, Sport Administration and a Minor in Entrepreneurship Career goals: Either to be an Athletic Director of a Division I school or to start my own business. Favorite pastimes: Football, basketball, hip hop music, & sneakers. Fun fact: I m a third-generation Tar Heel. CJ Hunter Athletic Communications Primary responsibilities: My primary responsibility is serving as the communications contact for the Carolina volleyball team. I am in charge of GoHeels.com releases, media interviews and contacts, ACC media relations, NCAA stats, and social media for the team. Hometown: Mount Airy, N.C. Undergraduate degree: Duke University, 2013, Political Science Background in athletics: High school tennis; volleyball student manager at Duke for four years; Six years coaching club volleyball, since senior year of high school Career goals: My dream job is to coach Division I volleyball. I love the sport in some almost indescribable way. I love coaching and feel a calling for the same reason I am in a graduate program for working in college sports and working towards getting a full time job in an athletic department: I believe in the transformative nature of sports, how it enhances and develops athletes and provides opportunities for them to grow and lead better lives. Through coaching, I can ensure that continues and serve as a role model and mentor, and help build confidence for athletes. Hobbies: I love to cook, bake, read, play volleyball (big surprise) and tennis. My favorite cookie recipe is oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, although mine are no where as good as my mom s or grandmas. Fun fact: I grew 6 inches between my sophomore and junior year of high school, topping out at an outrageous 5 ft. 2 in. Better fun fact: I was born with 6 fingers and 6 toes on each hand and foot. Sean Brech Athletic Communications Primary responsibilities: Primary media contact for the softball team and secondary contact for the women s basketball team. Hometown: Staten Island, N.Y. Undergraduate degree: Syracuse University, Public Relations and Marketing Stephen Iannotta Football Primary responsibilities: Operations assistant for football Hometown: Columbus, Ohio Undergraduate degree: Miami University, 13. Major in sports studies, minor in marketing Background in athletics: Played high school soc-

cer. As an undergrad I worked two years as a sports marketing intern in Miami s athletic department and two seasons with the Columbus Crew (MLS) Career goals: I d love the opportunity to work at a major Division I institution. Ultimately I would like to work as an associate athletic director with team administrator responsibilities. Favorite pastimes: Playing golf, playing pick-up basketball, studying abroad in Europe for a month before my senior year at Miami Fun fact: I have a cat named Paul. Mark Ketterer Rams Club Primary duties: Donor management, oversight of Student Ram and Young Alum programs, assist with special events, Rams Club social media outlets, and assist in the ticket office. Hometown: Trenton, N.J. Undergraduate degree: Catawba College, 2011, Education Before UNC: Taught high school math and was the head coach for boys and girls varsity soccer in Johnston County Background in athletics: Four-year starter and captain for Catawba College men s soccer Career goals: I want to continue in development in the route of a major gift director. In the long run I am interested in working my way through the athletic department gaining the necessary experience in order to become the athletic director. Favorite pastimes: I enjoy playing and watching sports, spending time outside, and enjoying friends and family. Fun fact: I am a national champion in futsal. Jessica Rippey Athletics Event Management Primary duties: Oversee the student organization gate staff volunteer program for Carolina Football, serve as a concourse supervisor for UNC Football games, serve as game-day manager for various Olympic sporting events, and assist with the planning and execution of NCAA and ACC post-season events. Hometown: Asheville, N.C. Undergraduate degree: University of Tennessee, 2012. Majored in kinesiology. Before UNC: Spent a year interning at the University of North Carolina, Asheville in the athletics department assisting with duties in compliance, student-athlete services, and game-day operations before being promoted to Director of Baseball Operations. Background in athletics: As an undergraduate, worked four years as a student Athletic Trainer for the Lady Volunteer basketball, soccer, and softball teams. Also spent four years in the intramural department working as an intramural supervisor, official, and office assistant. Career goals: Short-term: work in Event Management at the campuslevel; Long-term: work in the Championships department at the conference-level. Favorite pastimes: Hiking and traveling Joe Smaldone Sports Marketing Primary responsibilities: Marketing for field hockey, softball and volleyball; baseball and women s basketball assistant; Mayor of Tar Heel Town; Tony Tucker s left-hand man Hometown: Geneva, N.Y. Undergraduate degree: Ithaca College, 2013, Sport Management Happy Birthday in November to: Melinda Anderson Football Office Nov. 5 Emily Caflisch Rowing Nov. 8 Nellie Baber Rams Club Nov. 9 Cameron O Neal Football Nov. 10 Chris Kapilovic Football Nov. 11 Karen Shelton Field Hockey Nov. 14 Tom Livers Computer Services Nov. 15 Leah Buchmann Women s Golf Nov. 15 Alex Creighton Sports Medicine Nov. 17 Josh Langley Track & Field Nov. 18 Brad Frederick Men s Basketball Nov. 19 C.B. McGrath Men s Basketball Nov. 21 Joanna Evans Business Office Nov. 22 Beth Miller Olympic Sports Nov. 22 Zac Selmon Director s Office Nov. 23 Aaron York Business Office Nov. 24 Greg Law Women s Basketball Nov. 24 Ochuko Jenije Student-Athlete Devel. Nov. 26 Carl Oliveira Finley Golf Course Nov. 26 Michael Perkins Business Office Nov. 27 Angie King Director s Office Nov. 28 Tim Smith Rams Club Nov. 29 Jenny Levy Women s Lacrosse Nov. 29 Happy Birthday in December to: Mark Yaekel Football Office Dec. 1 Tony Tucker Sports Marketing Dec. 3 Yuri Jean-Baptiste Sports Medicine Dec. 9 A.J. Congelli Facilities Dec. 10 Ron Reeves Ticket Office Dec. 11 Kyle Lang New Media Dec. 12 Ricky Boger Facilities Dec. 13 Margie Dubnansky Rams Club Dec. 15 Kathy Dutton Human Resources Dec. 17 Molly Norton Director s Office Dec. 18 Eve Rackham Volleyball Dec. 20 Carl Boxberger Finley Golf Course Dec. 22 Julia Domina Olympic Sports Dec. 22 Marielle vangelder Compliance Dec. 23 Tomas Jaimes Facilities Dec. 23 Jennifer Shannon Filcoff Sports Medicine Dec. 25 Willie McCauley Smith Center Dec. 27 Robert Costa Finley Golf Course Dec. 28 Rick Brewer Athletic Communications Dec. 29 Background in athletics: Wrestled in high school and college but had to retire because of injuries. Career goals? Job that makes me happy and makes a little money. Favorite pastimes: Mets games, Alta Springs Pool Saturdays, flag football, hanging out at the beautiful Ithaca gorges, making dinner with Ochuko Jenije Fun fact: I have a dog named Frank. He has a Facebook. Athletic Department Newsletter November/December 2014 Page 6