Staff Directory

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Staff Directory Members By Category/Department
Name Title Email Address
ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Phone: (860) 486-2725/Fax: (860) 486-3300
Mailing Address: 2095 Hillside Road Unit 1173, Storrs, CT 06269
David Benedict Director of Athletics
Annie Fiorvanti Deputy Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator
Jason Butikofer Deputy Director of Athletics/Chief Operating Officer
Neal Eskin Executive Associate Director of Athletics
Dr. Jessica Chrabaszcz Executive Associate Athletic Director For Competitive Excellence
Chris Grosse Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Strategy
Dominic Godi Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Initiatives
Catherine Zuppani Assistant Athletic Director of Athletics Administration
Cheryl Bertora Human Resources Coordinator
Katie King Graduate Assistant
Jaci Van Heest NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Kim Gedney Supports all teams in the Field House, Gampel and Toscano
Maria Murray Supports all teams in the Rizza Performance Center
ATHLETIC TRAINING
Phone: (860) 486-2030/Fax: (860) 486-5277
Mailing Address: 505 Jim Calhoun Way, Unit 3204 Storrs, CT 06269
Bob Howard Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Training (FB)
James Doran Associate Head Athletic Trainer (MBB, Golf)
Catie Dann Senior Associate Athletic Trainer (BSB)
Patti Kula Senior Associate Athletic Trainer (XC/TRACK)
Megan Barry Associate Athletic Trainer (WIH, TENNIS)
Ed Blair Associate Athletic Trainer (MIH, TENNIS)
Janelle Francisco Associate Athletic Trainer (WBB, GOLF)
Tavarus Ferguson Associate Athletic Trainer (MSOC, ROW)
Paul Friedman Associate Athletic Trainer (FB)
Matthew Hausmann Assistant Athletic Trainer (FB)
Olivia Witherite Assistant Athletic Trainer (FH, T&F)
Katie Martin Assistant Athletic Trainer (VB)
Ryan Nurse Assistant Athletic Trainer (WLAX, FB)
Evan Rodriguez Assistant Athletic Trainer (SB)
Tori Bulford Assistant Athletic Trainer (WSOC)
Adam Blankenbiller Assistant Athletic Trainer (Swim/Dive, Rowing)
Lynn Borowiec Physical Therapist
BUSINESS SERVICES
Phone: (860) 486-4142/Fax: (860) 486-1212
Mailing Address: 2111 Hillside Road Unit 1078 Storrs, CT 06269
Maureen O'Connor Associate Director of Athletics/Business Services
Nate Patrylak Director of Business Services
Rachel Patterson Assistant Director of Athletics Travel
Kate Annecchino Financial Assistant
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Phone: (860) 486-1258/FAX: (860) 486-5511
Mailing Address: 2095 HIillside Road Unit 1173 Storrs, CT 06269
Evan Feinglass Associate Director of Athletics/Facilities Management and Planning
COMMUNICATIONS
Phone: (860) 486-3531/Fax: (860) 486-5085
Mailing Address: 2095 Hillside Road Unit 1173, Storrs, CT 06269
Bill Peterson Assistant Athletic Director for Communications (Football, Golf)
Anna LaBonte Director of Women's Basketball Communications
Bobby Mullen Director of Men's Basketball Communications
Colin Stewart Assistant Director of Athletic Communications (Volleyball, Men's Ice Hockey,Women's Ice Hockey)
Chris Jones Director of Baseball/Women's Soccer Operations/Assistant Director of Athletic Communications/On-Air Talent
Manny Hatzikostas Assistant Director of Athletic Communications/Director of Softball and Men’s Soccer Operations
Kelsey Conrad Assistant Director of Athletic Communications/Director of Women’s Lacrosse & Field Hockey Operations
Austin Bigoney Assistant Director of Athletic Communications/Staff Photographer(Rowing, Women's Swimming and Diving)
Lucas Van Deventer Athletic Communications Assistant (Track & Field/Cross Country, Tennis, Women's Ice Hockey)
Phil Chardis Senior Staff Writer
COMPLIANCE OFFICE
Phone: (860) 486-1652/Fax: (860) 486-2245
Mailing Address: 2095 Hillside Road Unit 1173, Storrs, CT 06269
Eric Schneider Associate Director of Athletics/Compliance
Will Aloia Assistant Director of Athletics/Compliance
Amanda Hughes Director of Compliance
Katie Ewart Director of Compliance
Katie Heacox Assistant Director for Compliance Services
Erin Cox Director of Compliance
CREATIVE CONTENT
Fax: (860) 486-3831
Mailing Address: 2111 Hillside Road Unit 1078 Storrs, CT 06269
Jason Reider Director of Creative Content
Kevin Crompton Assistant Director of Creative Content/Social Media Manager
Tom Wilkinson Director of Graphic Design
Lamont Brown Assistant Director of Graphic Design
Tim Watson Director of Men’s Basketball Creative Content
Michael Hendel Supervising Producer
Madisen Mortensen Social Content Specialist
Charles Edwards Video Editor
DEVELOPMENT (HUSKY ATHLETIC FUND)
Phone: 877-288-2666/Fax: (860) 486-3251
Mailing Address: 2095 Hillside Road Unit 1173 Storrs, CT 06269
Tori Untiet Associate Athletic Director/Development & External Relations
Ted Woodward Associate Athletic Director/Senior Director of Development
Lauren Robinson Senior Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship for Athletics
Kelly D'Antonio Associate Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship for Athletics
Jim Donohue Assistant Athletic Director For Development
Connor Donnelly Assistant Athletic Director for Development
Maddie Arndt Director of Development Operations
Jahmal Mitchell Assistant Director of Development
Jake Krul Assistant Director of Development
Ronald Lamontagne Athletics Development Coordinator– Strategy & Analytics
Julia Lantieri Development Associate
Chloe Boule Development Associate
Danny Allen Athletics Development Coordinator
EQUIPMENT SERVICES
Phone: (860) 486-2050/Fax: (860) 486-2300
Mailing Address: 2111 Hillside Road Unit 1078 Storrs, CT 06269
Dan Glinski Associate Athletic Director for Equipment Services
Megan Hastillo Assistant Director of Equipment Services
Chris Iacampo Assistant Director of Equipment Services/Ice Arena Assistant
Mackenzie Rivers Assistant Director of Equipment Services
Chris Stasaitis Assistant Director of Equipment Services
Carter Banks Head of Football Equipment
Owen Caldwell Assistant Equipment Manager, Football
Matthew LaMalfa Assistant Director of Equipment Services/Director of Women’s Ice Hockey
FACILITY OPERATIONS & EVENT SERVICES
Phone: (860) 486-4712/Fax: (860) 486-5511
Mailing Address: 2095 Hillside Road Unit 1173 Storrs, CT 06269
Kevin Zuchorski Assistant Athletic Director for Events & Facilities
Jamie Moran Director of Athletic Events and Facilities
Emily Newman-Savino Assistant Director of Athletic Events and Facilities
Tyler Kasuba Assistant Director of Athletic Events and Facilities
John Kneessy Assistant Director of Athletic Events and Facilities
Mike Iacampo Toscano Ice Forum Manager
Dan Petrik Athletic Events and Facilities Assistant
GROUNDS
Phone: (860) 486-4872/Fax: (860) 486-5511
Mailing Address: 2111 Hillside Road Unit 1078 Storrs, CT 06269
Casey Erven Manager of Athletic Fields
Husky Advantage Center for Athletic Leadership & Enrichment
Phone: (860) 486-8787/FAX: (860) 486-3441
Riley Fitzgerald Director of Athletic Leadership
Ashley Branagan Director of Personal and Professional Development
MARKETING & FAN ENGAGEMENT
Fax: (860) 486-3831
Mailing Address: 2111 Hillside Road Unit 1078 Storrs, CT 06269
Brenna Sarantides Director of Marketing & Digital Media
Emily Quigley Assistant Director of Marketing & Digital Media
Karina Vital Marketing Coordinator
Madison Isherwood Marketing Assistant
NATIONAL C CLUB
Phone: (860) 486-5852
Mailing Address: 2095 Hillside Road Unit 1173 Storrs, CT 06269
Kevin Freeman Associate Director of Athletics /Executive Director of the National C Club
Andy Baylock Director of UConn Football Alumni/Community Affairs
Frances Carstens Graduate Assistant
NUTRITION
PHONE: (860) 486-0550/FAX: (860) 486-5277
MAILING ADDRESS: 2111 HILLSIDE ROAD UNIT 1078 STORRS, CT 06269
Tim DiLeo Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Nutrition
Michelle Naragon Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition
SALES AND SERVICE
Craig Cugno General Manager of Ticket Sales
Dave Romeiko Associate General Manager of Ticket Sales
Kent Ahern Ticket Sales Manager
Shelby Cios Account Executive
Ellie Mackay Account Executive
Ray Lanzano Annual Fund Officer
Ethan Cheffer Account Executive
Ellie Mackay Annual Fund Officer
Ellie Mackay Annual Fund Officer
Kyle Escott Account Executive
SPORTS MEDICINE SERVICES
Phone: (860) 486-0404/Fax: (860) 486-5277
Mailing Address: 505 Jim Calhoun Way, Unit 3204 Storrs, CT 06269
Dr. Deena Casiero Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, Head Team Physician
Dawn Shadron, LCSW Director of Student-Athlete Counseling and Mental Health Services
Dr. Chelsea Morales Athletics Multicultural Mental Health Clinician
Dr. Samantha Morris Athlete Mental Health Clinician (Psychologist)
Dr. Matt Hall Team Physician
Dr. Allison Schafer Team Physician
Dr. Robert Arciero Orthopedic Team Physician
Dr. Kathy Coyner Orthopedic Team Physician
Dr. Michael Joyce Orthopedic Team Physician
Dr. Anthony Alessi Team Neurologist
Dr. Dave Palozej Team Optometrist
Dr. Kenneth Laro Team Dentist
Jodie Mitchell Administrative Assistant
SPORTS PERFORMANCE
Phone: (860) 486-5348/FAX: (860) 486-5198
Mailing Address: 2111 HILLSIDE ROAD UNIT 1078 STORRS, CT 06269
Moe Butler Associate Athletic Director for Sports Performance (Men's Hockey, Women's Tennis)
Joel DeMarco Director of Olympic Sports Performance (Women’s Ice Hockey, Baseball, Women’s Volleyball)
Chris West Associate Head Strength and Conditioning Coach (Men’s Soccer, Rowing, Golf)
Gavin Roberts Director of Sports Performance / Men's Basketball
Andrea Hudy Director of Sports Performance Women’s Basketball
Amanda Kimball Associate Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Michael Rozzi Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Women’s Cross Country/Men’s and Women’s Track & Field, Women’s Field Hockey)
Kyle Cusson Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Swimming & Diving, Softball)
Tyson Brown Director of Football Strength and Conditioning
Drew Stefanelli Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Jordan Ellis Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
STUDENT-ATHLETE SUCCESS PROGRAM
Phone: (860) 486-5515/Fax: (860) 486-3441
Mailing Address: 2111A Hillside Road, U-1194, SASP, Storrs, CT 06269
Ellen Tripp Associate Director of Athletics/SASP (Women's Basketball)
Alana Butler Associate Director - SASP (Softball, Men's & Women's Hockey, Women's Soccer)
Kelli Kozaryn Football Academic Coordinator (Football, Women's Tennis)
Jeff Duplisea Director of Football Academics
Jennifer Holowaty Learning Specialist/Academic Counselor (Men's Track & Field, Men's Soccer, Golf)
Victoria Simonoff Assistant Director (Volleyball, Baseball, Women’s Swimming)
Anthony Mendes Academic Counselor (Lacrosse, Rowing, Field Hockey, Women's Track & Field)
Krysta Fitzgerald Director of Basketball Academics (Men's Basketball)
Kelly McGill Seega Learning Specialist Director (All Teams)
Gabrielle Tyer Assistant Director of Learning Services/Learning Specialist (All Teams)
Tyler Fisher Assistant Academic Counselor (football)
Cynthia Gilmore-Mordus Administrative Assistant
Maureen Howard Tutor Coordinator/Asst. Learning Specialist
TICKET OPERATIONS
Email: athtickets@uconn.edu/Phone: 877-288-2666/Fax: (860) 486-9396
Mailing Address: 2111 Hillside Road Unit 1078 Storrs, CT 06269
Kyle Kravchuk Associate Director of Athletics/Ticket Operations
Melissa Wielandt Assistant Director of Athletics/Ticket Operations
Christopher Mead Senior Director of Ticket Operations
Kayla Williams Ticket Office Assistant
UConn Sports Properties – LEARFIELD (Sponsorship Opportunities)
Phone: (860) 904-7740/Fax: (860) 904-7751
Mailing Address: UConn Sports Properties, 100 Allyn Street, 2nd Floor, Hartford, CT 06103
Tom Murphy General Manager
Bill Datre Associate General Manager
Heidi Trafton Associate General Manager
Kylie Valentukonis Senior Partnership Services Coordinator
Michael Hendel Supervising Producer
Abby Lozon Partnership Services Coordinator
Madisen Mortensen Social Content Specialist
Charles Edwards Video Editor
VIDEO SERVICES
Phone: (860) 486-5044/Fax: (860) 486-5411
Mailing Address: 505 Jim Calhoun Way, Unit 3204 Storrs, CT 06269
Dave Kaplan Assistant Director of Athletics/Video Services
Lindsey Lemoine Assistant Director of Video Services
Baillie Boggs Director of Creative Video Services
Emily Vallario Assistant Director of Video Services
Peter Tauro Assistant Director of Video Services, Women's Basketball Content
Noam Watt Video Assistant
Aaron Paladino Video Assistant
BASEBALL (Sport Administrator: David Benedict)
Phone: (860) 486-4089/Fax: 860-486-5568
Mailing Address: 507A Jim Calhoun Way Storrs, CT 06269
Jim Penders Head Coach
Jeff Hourigan Associate Head Coach
Joshua MacDonald Pitching Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Chris Podeszwa Assistant Coach
Chris Jones Director of Baseball/Women's Soccer Operations/Assistant Director of Athletic Communications/On-Air Talent
MEN'S BASKETBALL (Sport Administrator: Jason Butikofer)
Phone: (860) 486-2720/Fax: (860) 486-0722
Mailing Address: 2095 Hillside Road Unit 1173, Storrs, CT 06269
Dan Hurley Head Coach
Kimani Young Associate Head Coach
Tom Moore Assistant Coach
Luke Murray Assistant Coach
Gavin Roberts Director of Sports Performance / Men's Basketball
Paul Wettemann III Director of Men's Basketball Administration
Mamadou Diarra Director of Player Development
Mathew Johnson Video and Scouting Coordinator
Andre Berry Graduate Assistant
Malik Martin Graduate Assistant
Richard Kelly Graduate Assistant
Ari Allen McLendon Foundation Future Leader
Chris Mastrangelo Program Assistant
Samantha Buccheri Administrative Assistant
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL (Sport Administrator: Neal Eskin)
Phone: (860) 486-4756/Fax: (860) 486-5487
Mailing Address: 2095 Hillside Road Unit 1173, Storrs, CT 06269
Geno Auriemma Head Coach
Chris Dailey Associate Head Coach
Jamelle Elliott Assistant Coach
Morgan Valley Assistant Coach
Tonya Cardoza Assistant Coach
Ben Kantor Assistant Coach
Sarah Darras Assistant AD for Women's Basketball Administration
Carley Mooney Director of Women’s Basketball Recruiting Operations and Student-Athlete Development
Andrea Hudy Director of Sports Performance Women’s Basketball
Peggy Myers Program Assistant
Niya Beverley Graduate Assistant
Jake Gallo Graduate Assistant
WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY/MEN'S and WOMEN'S TRACK & FIELD (Sport Administrator: Eric Schneider)
Fax (860) 486-0524
Mailing Address: 2111 Hillside Road Unit 1078 Storrs, CT 06269
Beth Alford-Sullivan Director of Track & Field and Cross Country
Rich Miller Associate Director of Cross Country and Track & Field
Erica Ferguson Assistant Track & Field Coach
Selwyn Maxwell, Jr. Assistant Track & Field Coach
Austin Whitelaw Assistant Distance Coach and Recruiting Coordinator
Jim Sullivan Assistant Coach
WOMEN'S FIELD HOCKEY (Sport Administrator: Cat Zuppani)
Fax: (860) 486-0524
Mailing Address: 2111 Hillside Road Unit 1078 Storrs, CT 06269
Paul Caddy Head Coach
Chrissy Davidson Arisco Assistant Coach
Maddie Hinch Assistant Coach
Nancy Stevens Assistant Coach
Kelsey Conrad Assistant Director of Athletic Communications/Director of Women’s Lacrosse & Field Hockey Operations
FOOTBALL (Sport Administrator: Neal Eskin)
Phone: (860) 486-2718/Fax: (860) 486-2197
Mailing Address: 505 Jim Calhoun Way, Unit 3204 Storrs, CT 06269
Jim Mora Head Coach
Matt Brock Assistant Coach - Defensive Coordinator
Doug Shearer Assistant Coach - Special Teams Coordinator/Sam/Recruiting Coordinator
Kenny McClendon Assistant Head Coach - Defensive Line
Gordon Sammis Assistant Coach - Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line
Siriki Diabate Assistant Coach - Run Game Coordinator/Linebackers
Dalton Hilliard Assistant Coach - Pass Game Coordinator/Secondary
Antonio Wilcox Assistant Coach - Running Backs
Kashif Moore Assistant Coach - Wide Receivers
Christian Pace Assistant Coach - Tight Ends
Brad Robbins Assistant Coach - Quarterbacks / Passing Game Coordinator
Jason Thoren Senior Defensive Analyst
Cole Peterson Senior Offensive Analyst
Mickey Grace Analyst - Defense
Nick Fiacable Analyst - Special Teams
Ryan Swingle Offensive Graduate Assistant
Colin Leddy Offensive Graduate Assistant
TJ Harkins Defensive Graduate Assistant
Tyson Brown Director of Football Strength and Conditioning
Shelton Bynum Associate Director of Football Strength and Conditioning
Jordan Ellis Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Drew Stefanelli Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Eddie Hernon General Manager
Jeremiah Bogan Director of Player Personnel / Pro Liaison
Jaleel Wadood Director of Recruiting/High School Relations
Paige Hilliard Director of On-Campus Recruiting
Patrick Collins Executive Director of Football
Rebecca Dunstan Executive Director of Football Administration
Justin Cummings-Morrow Director of Football Operations
David Harris Director of Football Logistics
Tayler Riddick Associate Director of Football Operations
Carter Banks Head of Football Equipment
Owen Caldwell Assistant Equipment Manager, Football
Ryan Braley Director of Football Video Services
Nick Green Director of Creative Content for Football
Sergei Lefaivre Assistant Director of Creative Content for Football
Andy Baylock Director of UConn Football Alumni/Community Affairs
GOLF (Sport Administrator: Maureen O'Connor)
Phone: (860) 486-6058/Fax: (860) 486-0524
Mailing Address: 2095 Hillside Road Unit 1173 Storrs, CT 06269
Dave Pezzino Head Coach
Jon Wortmann Volunteer Coach
MEN'S ICE HOCKEY (Sport Administrator: Annie Fiorvanti)
Phone: 860-486-2946/Fax: (860) 486-6783
Mailing Address: 509 Jim Calhoun Way, Unit 3275 Storrs, CT 06269
Mike Cavanaugh Head Coach
Tyler Helton Assistant Coach
Michael Pereira Assistant Coach
Vince Stalletti Assistant Coach
Joe Ferriss Director of Men's Hockey Operations
Michael Finnegan Video Coordinator
WOMEN'S ICE HOCKEY (Sport Administrator: Dominic Godi)
Phone: (860) 486-0612/Fax: (860) 486-6783
Mailing Address: 509 JIM CALHOUN WAY UNIT 3275 STORRS, CT 06269
Chris MacKenzie Head Coach
Casey Handrahan Associate Head Coach
Elizabeth Wulf Assistant Coach
Matthew LaMalfa Assistant Director of Equipment Services/Director of Women’s Ice Hockey
WOMEN'S ROWING (Sport Administrator: Dr. Jessica Chrabaszcz)
Phone: (860) 486-3848/Fax: (860) 486-0524
Mailing Address: 2111 Hillside Road Unit 1078 Storrs, CT 06269
Jennifer Sanford Head Coach
Allyson Zoppa Associate Head Coach
Rachel Signor Assistant Coach
Audrey Kelley Assistant Coach
WOMEN'S LACROSSE (Sport Administrator: Annie Fiorvanti)
Phone: (860) 486-0518/(860) 486-0888/Fax: (860) 486-0524
Mailing Address: 507A JIM CALHOUN WAY STORRS, CT 06269
Katie Woods Head Coach
Katie Frederick Associate Head Coach
Kelly Dowd Assistant Coach
Elizabeth Robertshaw Assistant Coach
Kelsey Conrad Assistant Director of Athletic Communications/Director of Women’s Lacrosse & Field Hockey Operations
MEN'S SOCCER (Sport Administrator: Dr. Jessica Chrabaszcz)
Phone: 860-486-4231/Fax: 860-486-5568
Mailing Address: 507A JIM CALHOUN WAY STORRS, CT 06269
Christopher Gbandi Head Coach
Ryan Fahey Associate Head Coach
Kamali Webson Assistant Coach
Maria Murray Supports all teams in the Rizza Performance Center
Manny Hatzikostas Assistant Director of Athletic Communications/Director of Softball and Men’s Soccer Operations
WOMEN'S SOCCER (Sport Administrator: Annie Fiorvanti)
Fax: (860) 486-4629
Mailing Address: 507A JIM CALHOUN WAY STORRS, CT 06269
Margaret Rodriguez Head Coach
Carey O'Brien Associate Head Coach
Carson D'Ambrosio Assistant Coach
Chris Jones Director of Baseball/Women's Soccer Operations/Assistant Director of Athletic Communications/On-Air Talent
SOFTBALL (Sport Administrator: Dr. Jessica Chrabaszcz)
Phone: (860) 486-5020/Fax: (860) 486-0524
Mailing Address: 507A JIM CALHOUN WAY STORRS, CT 06269
Laura Valentino Head Coach
Molly Rathbun Assistant Coach
Nikki Amodeo Assistant Coach
Mackenzie Keyes Assistant Coach
Manny Hatzikostas Assistant Director of Athletic Communications/Director of Softball and Men’s Soccer Operations
WOMEN'S SWIMMING/DIVING (Sport Administrator: Dan Glinski)
Mailing Address: 2095 Hillside Road Unit 1173, Storrs, CT 06269
Chris Maiello Head Coach
Hayley Masi Assistant Coach
David McKown Head Diving Coach
WOMEN'S TENNIS (Sport Administrator: Dominic Godi)
Phone: (860) 486-0766/Fax: (860) 486-0524
Mailing Address: 2111 Hillside Road Unit 1078 Storrs, CT 06269
Glenn Marshall Head Coach
Amber O'Dell Assistant Coach
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL (Sport Administrator: Ellen Tripp)
Phone: (860) 486-2612/Fax: (860) 486-0525
Mailing Address: 2095 HILLSIDE ROAD UNIT 1173 STORRS, CT 06629
Ellen Herman-Kimball Head Coach
Peter Netisingha Assistant Coach
Lindsey Froehlich Assistant Coach