UNCW swimming and diving coaches Guntoro and Bunn receive top honors UNCW's swimming and diving coaches Bobby Guntoro and Beau Bunn were both named 2021-22 Coaches of the Year by the CAA. If you are not one of those people it is OK, there is no big rush to get anywhere by a certain time. Bunn, is also a former UNCW athlete and champion CAA diver, has coached the mens diving team for three years and the womens team for two. The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service. If participants do not arrive by the scheduled time, instructors will wait for 15 minutes. 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From there, his career progressed from part-time to full-time at the College of William & Mary, where he was an assistant for three years before becoming an assistant for the University of South Carolina the last seven seasons. Location: Shallow/Deep Portion of SRC Pool. He served as head coach of the Ipswich, Mass., YMCA of the North Shore team and sent 10 swimmers to NCAA Division I programs. orientation: "portrait", The Gamecock women finished 4-4 on the year, with Amanda Rutqvist reaching the NCAA Championships for the fourth time. Dave Allen's replacement has been named. Nobody else can do it for you. Im looking forward to following in Dave Allens footsteps and building on the success he had. 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For the second-consecutive season, the teams 800 Freestyle Relay team of El Kamash, Flach, Rodriguez and Kevin Leithold earned All-America honors after finishing 12th overall at the NCAA Championships. University of North Carolina At Wilmington or their athletic department. This Just in! They are getting a great one!, Harvey Humphries During his collegiate career, Memont was a two-time captain at RIT from 1996-2001 and held four relay records with the Tigers. UNCWs Midnite Madness kicks off basketball season, UNCW womens basketball looks to bounce back this season, Your email address will not be published. submission: { The pool is a peaceful place where you can let your mind wander and work on lifes problems. The SEC will be losing a great coach and an even better person. One of the first weekends freshmen year some of the team and I went surfing by Crystal Pier. On the womens side, Guntoro helped the program to the 2017 ACC title, its first championship since 1980. My mother was a swim lesson instructor when I was growing up and so I was always around the pool.. I feel so bad for the team. UNCW Conference Champions, 2019-2020 Season. Private lessons will be arranged at a time that fits both yours and your instructor's schedule and may be scheduled anytime the indoor pool is open for its normal Lap Swimming hours. Its a disgrace what the athletic department has done to this team. }); I have too many happy memories to count. Of course, I have many fond memories of Coach Allen. Athletic departments often do not disclose the facts in order to protect the AD or Chancellor from blowback. map: false, Parting advice for current UNCW Swimmers and Divers and/or recent alumni? Memont also has experience on the club level. Once he gets past the initial rush of adjusting to his new position, Memont is hopeful hell be able to catch a few fresh breaths of the citys salt air. Nelson, who hails from Newcastle Guntoro becomes just the third head coach in the programs 42-year history and the first UNCW graduate to take the reins. A meal in the cafeteria after practice usually turned into a party. No one will ever compare to Valt or Jason. Memont began his coaching thirteen years ago at a YMCA in Massachusetts. You should cherish this time, splurge on some decent shampooand conditioner. This is maintained by alumni of the UNCW Swim and Dive team and is in no way affiliated with the In 2013, shortly before Memont took over as head coach, the school considered dropping its swimming & diving programs. The Seahawks scored 886.5 points, well ahead of second-place Delawares 643, while the women placed second to William & Mary in the programs best showing since 2010. As you do progress through life, juggling a career and/or raising a family, remember to take time to take care of yourself. Guntoros mens team won the CAA Championship, the 14th in program history and first since 2014, by a large margin. We'd love to hear from you. University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement, University of North Carolina Wilmington - Director of Athletics, About the University of North Carolina Wilmington If you are a current swimmer and you are contemplating shaving your head for conference championships, dont do it (especially if you are a girl). Roster Soccer: News Swimming & Diving Swimming & Diving: Facebook Swimming & Diving: Twitter Swimming & Diving: Instagram Swimming & Diving: Schedule Swimming & Diving: . Degree: bachelors of science in biology, minor in forensic science . Required fields are marked *. UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of '87 Events: 200 Fly and Fly on the Medley Relay Degree: Commercial Recreation Profession: Registered Nurse Current residence: Wake Forest, NC What is your favorite memory of being part of UNCW's Swimming & Diving program? Huntersville, North Carolina, United States swim coach instructing/teaching ages 5-18 to swim, leadership through guiding swimmers and . Hes been very loyal at each coaching stop and is more than prepared to take over his own program. The official Women's Swimming and Diving Coach List for the UNC Wilmington Seahawks . text: "Promote your event", By WECT Staff Published: Feb. 21, 2022 at 4:05 PM PST Men's and Women's Swimming Assistant Coach. The public institution, with just under 18,000 students, 1,125 faculty and 1,463 staff, is recognized nationally as a military-friendly university and works closely with Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps A. Nathan Johnson| Interning Writer September 3, 2014. I admire his passion for coaching and his ability to maximize the potential of all of his athletes. Head Coach Swimming and Diving: Lucas Richmond: Head Diving Coach: Mark de Swardt: Assistant Swim & Dive Coach: Molly Hebzynski: Assistant Swim & Dive Coach: Women's Swimming & Diving Support Staff. discovery: { Auburn Head Coach Gary Taylor "John Carroll is a fantastic addition to the UNCW Swim & Dive Staff. Your email address will not be published. Ive coached with Jason for 10 years and hes been ready to become a head coach for a while. Freshman diver Nic Newis won both boards in the mens meet, and junior Courtney Klausen swept the womens diving events. *Ages 6+ may participate in 45-minute lessons. Head Swimming & Diving Coach How has your experience as part of UNCWs Swimming & Diving program impacted or influenced your life? Guntoro is a graduate of UNCW and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting in 2011. I grew up around the pool, Memont said. University of Florida/2012 U.S. Olympic Coach, Your email address will not be published. I learned how to be a good student while at UNCW. where there was a final butterfly set. Questions? My familiarity with the Colonial Athletic Association was a big part of it, Memont said. More than any cheer I remember the pre meet prayer the most. He was also a part of the three gold-medal UNCW relay teams. He has been awesome, said Adam Salzman, UNCWs senior team captain. in Biology and then went on to complete my Doctorate in Pharmacy Profession:Pharmacist What, Name:Amanda Russell (Formerly Amanda Didawick) UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 2017 Events:Conference events were 100 fly, 200 fly, 50 free Degree:Exercise Science Profession:Physical therapist, Name: Gershon Alaluf UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of '95 Events: backstroke, mid-distance freestyle Degree: BS Chemistry, Minor in Math and Spanish Profession: Veterinarian and, Name: Mike Bitzenhofer UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 87 Events: 200 Fly and Fly on the Medley Relay Degree: Commercial Recreation Profession: Registered Nurse, Q&A: Name: Kenny Mannon UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 2011 Events: 100 & 200 breaststroke Degree: bachelors of science in biology, minor in forensic, UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 2012 Events:200 Free, 500 Free, 100 Free Degree:BA in Psychology, MS in School Psychology Profession:School Psychologist Current residence:Exton, PA, Name:Kim (aka KimJo) Jenko UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of2005 Events:100 & 200 breaststroke, 200 IM Degree:BS in Chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry Profession:Physician, Name: Michael Baric UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 2014 Events:200IM, 100Back, 200Breast Degree:History Profession:Coach Current residence: Durham, NC What is your favorite memory of, Name: Adam Brenneman UNCW Swimming & Diving Class of 2006 Events:50 & 100 Free, 100 Back Degree: BS Chemistry 2006 BS Biology 2006 Masters Chemistry. Having originated the program in 1977-78, Allen was the teams first and only head coach in school history up until his retirement this summer, directing the AquaHawks to 16 CAA championships, including an unprecedented 13 in a row on the mens side.