Club Sports Coaches
About our coaches
While our Club Sports are all student run organizations, oftentimes they employ a coach whose expertise in skill development, strategy, and guidance are valuable assets to the club's success on the smallest and largest stages. Our coaches come from all walks of life but all have great backgrounds in sports and are dedicated to helping are athletes succeed and grow in their athletic and academic pursuits. All of our coaches meet the certifications of the sports national governing bodies as well as meeting other requirements set forth by the University. All coaches are also committed to the safety and well being of our students and hold this as their utmost priority.
Are coaches paid?
Many of our club coaches are compensated for their efforts but as club's operate on a limited budget the compensation is not substantial and none of our coaches are full time. As club budgets are meager compared to Varsity counterparts many coaches volunteer their time and services for less than market value
What is the philosophy of coaching at UVM
While coaches inevitably have different styles, all coaches follow the student development model emphasized by the University. This means that coaches facilitate the growth of our students and do not entirely "run the show". Students hold important leadership roles within the organiation and learn the administrative pieces and assist with key decisions guiding the organization. In this way coaches help students prepare for the real world they will encounter after UVM
How do I get involved in coaching at UVM
If you have a passion for a sport and are interested in coaching at the collegiate level you are strongly encouraged to look into coaching Club sports at UVM. By contacting the club or the Club Sports Coordinator (llifschu@uvm.edu) you can learn more about the club and if your skill set and experience is suited for the organization. A key ingredient is acquiring certification from the sports governing body. If you do not already have it, the Club sports department can assist you in acquiring it. It is expected that prospective coaches have prior experience and are excited about working in a partnership with student leaders.
List of Club Coaches
Baseball
Name: Jim Carter
Years with the club: 4
Years coaching: 25 +
Experience and Accomplishments: Coached at Winooski High School; Coach of state championship team; Several years as assistant coach with former Division 1 team; Retired High School teacher
Contact info: jtcarter@uvm.edu
Brazilian Ji Jitsu
Years with the club: 8
Years Coaching: 11
Experience and Accomplishments:
Contact info: vteguy@yahoo.com
Cheerleading
Name: Maloree Kish
Years with the club: 2
Years coaching: 8
Experience and Accomplishments: Former high school and college coach
Contact info: Maloree.Kish@yahoo.com
Crew
Name: Doug Connelly, Women's Varsity Coach
Years with the club: 1
Years coaching: 10+
Experience and accomplishments: College
rower and lots of experience coaching at the Collegiate level
including head coaching stint at Franklin Pierce
Contact info: douglasscottconnelly@gmail.com
Name: Bob Wilson, Men's Varsity Coach
Years with the club: 1
Years coaching: 20+
Experience and Accomplishments:
Contact info: wilsonvbc@aol.com
Name: Casey Clark, Men's Novice Coach
Years with the club: 9
Years coaching: 5
Experience and Accomplishments: Former UVM Crew President
Contact info: CClark@uvm.edu
Name: Ian Anderson
Years coaching: 3
Experience and Accomplishment: Former UVM Crew President
Dance Team
Name: Lynn Bessette
Years with the club: 10+
Years coaching: 20+
Experience and Accomplishments: Member of College and NFL Dance teams, Former cheerleading coach at Dixie Hollins High School and Burlington High School, Vermont High School Dance competition judge, certified NCAA dance competition judge
Contact info: lgbesset@uvm.edu
Dressage
Name: Bonnie Timmerman
Years with the club: 5+
Years coaching: 10+
Contact info: swass@mindspring.com
Equestrian
Name: Madeline Austin Erdman
Years with the club: 19
Years coaching: 35+
experience and accomplishments: International level rider, Owner of Imajica Barn (home of the UVM Equestrian team and many other elite and beginning riders)
Contact info: imajica@imajica.net
Fencing
Name: Daniel Crocket
Years with the club: 7
Years coaching: 7
Experiences and accomplishments: Ranked 30th in the nation in Men's 50+ Epee, National Certified Fencing Referee (rating of 3)
Contact info: dcrocket@uvm.edu
Football
Name: TJ Sawyer, Head coach
Years with the club: 3
Years coaching: 7
Experiences and accomplishments: NCAA player, Former Assistant coach at Marblehead and Endicott College, Received Coaching certification from Endicott College, also coaches high school basketball
Contact info: tjsawyer5@gmail.com
Name: Martin Morrison, Assistant coach
Years with the club: 2
Years coaching: 2
contact info:
Name: Shane Bluto, Assistant Coach
Years with the club: 1
Years coaching: 1
Experiences and Accomplishments: Former UVM
Club football team member
Contact info: SBluto@husky.ca
Name: Steve Sheeler, Assistant coach
Years with the club: 3
Years coaching: 6
Experiences and accomplishments: Former coach at Marblehead High School and Endicott College
Contact info: ssheeler@uvm.edu
Freestyle Ski
Name: Noah Labow
Years with the club: 2
Years coaching: 5
Experiences and accomplishments: Competed at
US Freeskiing Open and numerous other prestigious competition,
former Academy coach
Contact info: Nlabow@uvm.edu
Gymnastics:
Name: Bob Abbott
Years with the club: 2
Years coaching: 25+
Experiences and Accomplishments: Experienced level
9 Gymnastics coach; USA Gymnastics certified
Contact info: bobsummit5045@hotmail.com
Men's Hockey
Name: Dan Sherburne
Years with club: 6
Years coaching: 20+
Experiences and Accomplishments: Former High School coach, USA Hockey certified
Name: William Bodette
Years with club: 6
Years coaching 15 +
Experiences and accomplishments: Former High School coach, USA hockey certified
Men's Rugby
Name: Declan Connolly
Years with the club: 9
Years coaching: 118
Experiences and accomplishments: Senior Men's and Representative Rugby Player, Former University of Wales head coach, IRB Level 3 coach
Contact info: dconnoll@uvm.edu
Name: Charles Bates
Years with the club: 6
Years coaching: 9
Experiences and accomplishments: Competed in Eastern Rugby Union Championship, Participated on many select sides, Refereed matches at the regional and national levels, USA Rugby certified coach
Contact info: cbates@gmavt.net
Men's Ultimate
Name: Mike Lee
Years with the club: 3
Years Coaching: 11
experiences and accomplishments: Senior level player, former Dartmouth Women's team coach
Contact info: mikelee00@gmail.com
Sailing
Name: David Thompson
Years with the club: 1
Years Coaching: 5
Experiences and Accomplishments:
All-American Collegiate Sailor; former Hobart Assistant
Coach; Junior Sailing coach at reputable summer academies
contact info: drthomps@uvm.edu
Name: Coco Solvig, Assistant coach
Years with club: 5
Years coaching: 3
Experiences and Accomplishments: Former UVM Sailing team member; Collegiate Sailing All-American, numerous youth sailing awards
Salsa and Swing Society
Name: David Schneider
Years with club: 5
Years coaching: 11
Experiences and Accomplishments: experienced Senior level competitor
Name: Paula Schneider
Years with club: 5
Years coaching: 11
Experiences and accomplishments:
contact info: schn@together.net
Name: Carolyn Pedrick
Years with club: 5
Years coaching: 11
Experiences and accomplishments:
Contact info: CPedrick@nationallife.com
Name: Bill Pedrick
Years with the club: 5
Years coaching: 11
Experinces and accomplishments:
contact info: BPedrick@nationallife.com
Shooting Sports
Name: Michael Macduff
Years with the club: 6
Years coaching: 4
experiences and Accomplishments: Instructor for Vermont Fish and Wildlife, NRA Certified instructor, Former club treasurer
Contact info: vthuntered@gmail.com
Name: Adam Nilson
Years with club: 2
Years coaching: 5
Experiences and accomplishments: Sig
certified pistol and rifle instructor
Swim
Name: Jenn Turmel
Years with the club: 1
Years Coaching: 5
Experiences and accomplishments: Swam
Collegiality at the club level; Barre Swim coach for 5 years - 3
as head coach; BS in recreation management
Contact info: Jennifer.Turmel@uvm.edu
TaeKwon Do
Name: Ernest Hart
Years with club: 20
Years Coaching: 19
Experiences and accomplishments: 6th degree black belt; National level coach and referee; 2007 National Championship Silver Medal (poomsae)
contact info: ehart@uvm.edu
Water Polo
Name: Todd Nenninger
Years with Club: 1
Years coaching:
Contact info: todd.nenninger@willis.com
Women's Frisbee
Name: Daron Byerly
Years with club: 8
Years coaching: 8
Experiences and accomplishments: Former Team Chill (UVM Men's team) player, Experienced Senior level player for Chuckwagon and participant in World Club Championship 2010
Contact Info: Daronbyerly@gmail.com
Women's Hockey
Name: Michael Fisher
Years with club: 2
Years coaching: 6
Experiences and accomplishments: Former
Collegiate Club player; Coached collegiately at Mt. Holyoke and
North Country Community College; Member of USA Hockey and American
Hockey Coach's Association
contact info: fisher@mbfisherlaw.com
Women's Rugby
Name: Douglas Shimel
Years with club: 6
Years coaching: 6
Experiences and accomplishments: Burlington Men's side player, USA Rugby registered coach
contact info: Douglas_Shimel@yahoo.com
Women's Soccer
Name: Les Johnson
Years with club: 2
Years Coaching: 25+
experiences and accomplishments: Former collegiate and semi-pro level player; Founder and coach of Vermont ODP program; Former coach of Champlain college, St. Michaels college, and Essex High School, USSF "A" licensed coach
contact info:
Wrestling
Name: Jared Royer
Years with club: 2
Years coaching: 2
Experiences and accomplishments: Former
Division 1 Wrestler at University of North Carolina
contact info: jaredkaneroyer@gmail.com
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