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2024-25SUMMIT REPORTPatrick Gym97 Spear StBurlington, VT05405REACHING NEW HEIGHTS IN THECLASSROOM AND BEYONDwww.UVMathletics.com Message

At the University ofVermont, we championthe full potential of everyCatamount student-athlete—in competition,in the classroom, andbeyond.2CONTENTSStudent ServicesSA DevelopmentAcademics ReviewTeam by Team HighlightsAwards and RecognitionAlumni Spotlight31126303648Scan to WatchAthletics Year in Review VideoJeff SchulmanDirector of AthleticsUVM Class of ‘89

We believe athletic andacademic excellence go handin hand, and we’re dedicatedto helping our student-athletes thrive in both arenas.UVM’s Student-AthleteDevelopment team deliverspersonalized academicsupport and holistic guidancetailored to each individual’sgoals. Our approach isproactive, inclusive, andgrounded in integrity, alwaysaligned with NCAA, AmericaEast Conference, andUniversity standards.In Catamount Country, our student-athletesdon’t just compete — they excel. With dedicatedacademic support, we set the standard forsuccess in and out of competition.3Follow Us

Collaborative AdvisingProgramming & ResourcesAcademic advising at UVM is a teameffort between student-athletes, theiracademic major advisors, and theStudent-Athlete Academic Services(SAAS) staff. This collaborationsupports responsible academic andcareer decisions while balancingathletic commitments.4Individual MeetingsStudy Hall• Required for all first-year student-athletes• Implemented for other student-athletes as neededLearning Services• Proctoring academic assessments forstudent-athletesLearning Services (Cont)Coordinates academic workshopscovering Time Management, studyskills, etc.• Assists student-athletes withacademic accommodationsTutoring Services• Available to all student-athletes• Access to writing tutors in the Writing Center upon Appointment

Meet with student-athletes on aregular basisServe as liaison with coaches,professors, deans, sports medicine staffTrack academic progressPrepare student-athletesacademically for team travelAssist with Course Registration toensure degree progress, eligibility, andminimization of practice conflictsRole of the SAAS AdvisorEnsure NCAA academic eligibility Inconjunction with the AthleticsCompliance Department and theUniversity RegistrarCollaborate with Academic UnitsLearning Services, CoordinatingTutoring, AcademicAccommodationsRefer student-athletes to campusresources as needed

3.52OVR GPA

15Teams Above3.3 GPA

8470 85 22 31Student-Athletes (Total)International AthletesNations RepresentedStates of America

The proudly welcomesstudent-athletes from across the United States andaround the world. This wide-reachingrepresentation enhances the strength andcharacter of our athletic programs and reflects thevibrant community that defines UVM. Forprospective student-athletes, it means becomingpart of a team culture built on connection, sharedgoals, and the pursuit of excellence—on and off thefield. At the heart of Catamount Country is thebelief that we truly compete as 9University of VermontOne Team.

3.88 GPA in Wellness Sciences, Led HockeyEast in Faceoff wins, Played a critical role inhistorical 22 win seasons, and finished careerwith 59 points and ‘25 Team MVP.Student Services Academic All-Stars10Evelyne Blais-SavoieIce HockeyAmerica East Elite 18, All Conference ThirdTeam, All-Academic team, and multiple timeAmerica East Champion. Some of the manyimpressive accololades, all while posting a 3.7GPA in pursuit of.a Masters of Accounting.Nick FiorilloBasketballStarted all 8 games before injury after an All-Rookie season in 2024. Maintained a 3.95 GPAmajoring in Statistics, and minor in ComputerScience/Accounting. AE Conference All-Academic team in 2025.Eddie SchwasnickLacrosse4.0 GPA as a Graduate Student in English.Earned NCAA First Team All-American in the7.5k Classic and finished as National Runner-Up in the NCAA Championships 7.5k Classic &a 12th place finish in the 20k Freestyle.Annie McColganSkiing

Trail MapSAAC & She Roars1The Advisory Council serves to provide a voice to all student-athletes, by working alongside the athletic department'sadministration and providing leadership opportunities amongtheir student-athlete peers.Catamounts United 2Through mentorship, volunteerism, and youthprogramming, each athletic team participates inoutreach events that connect them directly with thecommunity. Our athletes aim to inspire, uplift, and giveback.Catamount Sport Psychology &Counseling3Our approach combines sport psychology and mental healthcounseling within a unified system of care tailored for student-athletes.The CSPC team offers clinical services, individual consultations, andproactive outreach to help student-athletes thrive personally, socially,emotionally, academically, and athletically.11

The University of VermontStudent-Athlete AdvisoryCommittee is committed toproviding voice to all student-athletes as well as activelyworking to combat discrepanciesand improve the overall student-athlete experience. SAAC exists topromote and express student-athlete values to the rest of theUVM Athletic Department as wellas the Burlington Community.12

She Roars is a movement dedicated to inspiring apowerful shift in the landscape of Women in Sports.Celebrating the achievements of student-athletes,coaches, and staff across Catamount Country, She Roarsshines a spotlight on the strength, talent, and leadershipof women in athletics. This initiative invites everyone to bepart of the momentum.She Roars cultivates a dynamic culture through four corecontent areas, each designed to uplift, connect, andcelebrate Women in Sport.13Powered byGenderEquityin SportsUnique FemaleStudent-AthleteExperienceFemaleCareerDevelopmentWomen &LeadershipDonate HereTo support any women's sports of theAthletics Department

TThe Rally Around Mental Health initiative was founded by formerstudent-athletes Kelly Lennon (Swimming & Diving) and Trae Bell-Haynes (Men's Basketball). Their goal was to increase the focus onmental health in Athletics and secure resources to meet this need.Thanks in large part to their efforts, Catamount Sport Psychology& Counseling was formed. In partnership with Redstone Student Housing & theUnited Way of Northwest Vermont, RAMH continues togrow and evolve. We are focused on spreadingawareness about mental health issues, decreasing thestigma attached to mental health & help-seeking, andproviding mental health resources & support tostudent-athletes.Scan to Donate!

Our mission is to integrate sport psychology and mental healthcounseling into a collaborative and comprehensive continuumof care for student-athletes. CSPC staff provides clinical,consultation, and outreach services to optimize the personal,social, emotional, academic, and athletic growth andperformance of student-athletes. 15Kelly Thorne, PsyDDirector of CSPCMollie Gribbin, M.Ed., CMPCAthletic Counselor

16The of SportPowerUnitingPeople

Cats in theLifting Spirits Giving BackMentorshipsCommunity17

Making anTeam IMPACT matches childrenfacing serious illness and disabilitywith college sports teams, creating along-term, life-changing experiencefor everyone involved.IMPACT

For every 3-pointer made in men’s and women’sbasketball, M&T Bank donates $25 to AALV, anorganization that helps new Americans from allparts of the world gain independence in theirnew communities through a range ofintegration services.THREES forGOOD

CATS WIN,Every time a UVM team wins, VermontMutual donates $100 to a local non-profit organization, during the 24-25season, the non-profit beneficiary wasthe Lund Family CenterCommunity Wins20Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation received$20,000 from Vermont Mutual in 2024!

GOALS forTo celebrate the Goals for Good initiative, ourhockey programs and Community Bank, N.A.hosted athletes from Special Olympics VT forexclusive tours of our locker rooms! With 150combined goals this year, Community Bank withhelp from SOVT athletes donated $11,450!!GOOD

Team leader among UVM Hockey to enrich theexperience of a Team IMPACT mentee. Workedclosely with communications staff to get ourmentee exclusive access to media day andsideboard shoutouts at every home game..Student Development All-Stars22Dawson GoodIce HockeyWork as a substitute teacher in thecommunity, serves as regular game dayoperator of zamboni driver for hockey games,and works as qulaity control for PikeIndustries. Darrian MichaelidesCross CountryA fan favorite in the community. She donatesher time to youth clinics, local games, andpartnered with Northeast Delta Dental toraise awareness for Mental Health. Cat is atrue champion for the next generation.Catherine GilweeBasketballMember of the SheRoars LeadershipCommittee, helped plan the “BetterTogether” games, organized multipleelementary school visits, and ran the AmericaEast Food Frenzy for the local food shelf.Maddie PriestlyField Hockey

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Energy Efficient Investments worked withVermont based UVM Student athletes to helppromote the start of the upcoming season throughsocial media. Athletes involved: Karl Daly, NashBarlow, Cat Gilwee, Heidi Stewart, Brooke GeorgeNIL Deals for Student-Athletes24Redstone is working with UVMstudent athletes to promote theirhousing right next to athleticcampus (Lofts and Commons).UVM Professional & ContinuingEducation- Summer U worked withhockey players to create video reels topost on their social channels topromote signing up for summerclasses. Athletes Involved: Ezra OienHot Cakes and Hot Takes with theCats- worked with UVM studentathletes to promote the FriendlyToast brand through long and shortform social media content.

At the Rally Awards, each team's MVP is honored and theAthletic Department Award is presented to a member of thefaculty, staff or community in appreciation of loyal support andcontinuing devotion to the UVM athletic program. In addition, sixmajor awards are handed out to Vermont student-athletes.21st Annual Rally Awards25presented by Acadia Insurance | May 6 , 2025th#LetsRallySCAN HERE to view the ENTIRE list of Award Recipients

The ClimbProgress in MotionThe University of Vermont Athletics department remains amodel of academic and athletic excellence. Each semester, allvarsity teams maintain consistently high GPAs, with everystudent-athlete engaged in a rigorous and challengingacademic course load. Top of our GameThis dedication to scholarshipis reflected in the numerousselections to All-AcademicConference Teams and thereceipt of multiple Scholar-Athlete awards across sports.UVM's commitment toacademic achievement ismatched by its competitivesuccess in the arena, provingthat excellence in theclassroom and in competitiongo hand in hand.Highest Women’s Team GPAsHighest Men’s Team GPAsSoccer SwimmingSkiing Track & FieldSkiing Ice Hockey26

The Ridge LineHenry Dodge-LacrosseJunior from Westport, Connecticut, Henryearned Faceoff Specialist of the Year for AmericaEast, and Third Team All-American. Leading theNation in Faceoff Win %, Henry still maintained a3.71 in Community Entrepreneurship.RISING TOGETHER: ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHTSTJ Hurley- BasketballSenior from Decatur, Georgia, Hally brokerecords in the pool while maintaining over a3.9 GPA in the classroom. She also graduateswith a major in Elementary Education.Hally Laney-Swimming & DivingJunior guard from Pelham, Ontario not only wasefficient on the court this year, but also in theclassroom. TJ secured a 3.67 GPA as aMathematics major, and led the Cats in Scoring. 27

ACADEMICS3.52100%AverageSemester GPATeams Achieved 3.0 or Greater GPAHigher than the avg UVM undergrad of 3.46!TeamsAbove3.4 GPA4.0 GPAStudent-Athletes62Student-AthletesAbove a 3.0 GPA86%13

ACADEMICS3.573.52100%Average Semester GPAAverage Overall GPATeamsAchieved 3.0 or GreaterGPABoth Semester AND CumulativeTeamsAbove3.3 GPA4.0 GPAStudent-Athletes81Student-AthletesAbove a 3.0 GPA90%1529

GREEN & GOLD STANDARD302024 National AcademicTeam Award**15 NFHCA National Academic Team SelectionsSOCCERFIELD HOCKEYWomen’s 3.78 GPA Highest in2024-25Men’s TeamAcademicAward And a National Championship!Conference Champions!

CONTINUED EXCELLENCE 31SWIMMING & DIVINGof Cross CountryProgram over 3.4 GPA CROSS COUNTRY2025 Scholar All-America Team**7th HighestTeam GPA in Division I 78%

GREEN & GOLD STANDARD322025 USTFCCAAll-Academic Program(Both Men’s and Women’s) SKIINGTRACK & FIELDTOP 3UVM Team GPAs forBOTH Men’s and Women’s 3.71 GPAWomen’sAlpineUndergrads

CONTINUED EXCELLENCE 33BASKETBALLMen’s LAX over3.0 GPALACROSSE87%13 Women’s Athletes over3.4 GPA on their way toMarch Madness Men’s 3.09 GPAHighest in2024-25 IWLCAAcademic Honor Squad

All-AcademicSelections48All-American Scholars1334 GREEN & GOLD STANDARD

Walter Harrison Academic Cup is awarded forposting the highest GPA of any athleticdepartment in America East sponsored sportsAcademic Cup HistoryAcademic Cup Winners2024-252023-242022-232010-112009-102008-092007-082006-072005-062004-051995-9635MOST wins in

2024-25 ConferenceAwards and Recognition36

2024-25 Man of the YearBarrett is the first Vermont male student-athlete to be named Man of the Year. He is the secondmen’s soccer athlete to win the award in the past four years. This award recognizes the conference'ssenior male student-athlete who has best distinguished himself throughout his collegiate careerin the areas of academic achievement, athletic excellence, service and leadership.37The four-time all-conference selection led the Catamounts to new heights as they won the 2024NCAA National Championship. Barrett started 23 games and in the national championship he earnedthe assist on the game-winning goal in overtime to lift UVM to a 2-1 victory. For his efforts he wasnamed to the NCAA All-Championship Team.Barret graduated with a 3.4 GPA and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a financeconcentration. He also earned a Master of Accounting (MAcc) with a 3.7 GPA.Off the field Barrett made an impact on the Burlington community, helping organize a yearly eventwith the Boys & Girls Club of Burlington for 70+ children to play soccer with the men’s soccerprogram. He also volunteered at the King Street Youth Center to play sports with underprivilegedyouth once a month over the past three years. Barrett was a four-year member of SAAC and amember of the executive board for two years.

In 2024-25, the Catamounts secured 64spots on the Conference All-Academicteams, with representation across 13 sports.Dean’s ListFor the 2024-25 academic schoolyear, the Catamounts proudlyplaced over 400 athletes on theDean’s List with over a 3.0 GPA.Scenic Views404All-Academic TeamCelebrating AchievementsScholar-AthletesThe conferences highest honors for academicachievement, in 2024-25 a total of 12Catamounts received this recognition as eitherAE Scholar-Athletes, or Hockey EastDistinguished Scholars.1264

Sophia Drees - Sr - Field HockeyJames Cilwik - Jr - Cross CountryBailey Ayer - Sr - SoccerSydney Remington - Jr - SoccerYaniv Bazini - Sr - SoccerHally Laney - Sr - SwimmingEllie Fazio- Jr - SwimmingAlexis Torykian - Sr - SwimmingKayla Myers - Sr - Track and FieldJames Cilwik - Jr - Track and FieldTJ Hurley - Jr - BasketballNick Fiorillo- Gr - BasketballAnna Olson - Gr - BasketballHenry Dodge - Jr - LacrosseEddie Schwasnick - So - LacrosseMeghan O’Connor - Gr - Lacrosse2024-25 America EastAll-Academic

Nick AhearnEli BarnettMatt CatoMateo DixonMario GaspariniDawson GoodSimon JellusCharlie KinsmanMichael La StarzaMassimo LombardiConnor MackenizeJack MalinskiAxel MangboLuca Muzenberger*Duncan RamsayKeenan Rancier2024-25 Hockey EastAll-AcademicJens RichardsDaniel SambucoThomas SinclairTimofei Spitserov*Blake SteenersonMax StrandPhilip TornqvistSebastian TornqvistIsak WaltherWill Zapernick**Distinguished Scholar- 3.0 GPA All4 or 5 Varsity Seasons

Lara BeecherKyla Bent*Evelyne Blais-Savoie*Maisey BojarskiRose-Marie BrochuMcKenzie CerratoSydney CorreaCecilia DesLauriersHailey EikosBrooke GeorgeJane GervaisOona HavanaJosie HempJulia MespledeGrace NellesEzra Oien2024-25 Hockey EastAll-AcademicAnna Podein*Ellie SimmonsMaddy Skelton*Sofie SkottAlaina Tanski*Natalie Zarcone*Distinguished Scholar-3.0 GPA All 4 or 5 VarsitySeasons

2024-25 Presidential Scholar-AthletesMOST in More than 130 America East student-athletes who earned their undergraduatedegrees in 2024-25 have received one of the conference’s highest honors as they werenamed Presidential Scholar-Athletes on Wednesday afternoon. The award recognizesgraduating student-athletes who compiled a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher as anundergraduate student and earned their undergraduate degree in 2024-25.4219 STUDENT-ATHLETES HONOREDBella Silvaggio ~ Ellie Russin ~ Madison Supple ~ Alice Bruce ~ Emily Rocco ~ Anna Shoudt ~ Hally Laney ~ Bella Chiulli ~ Laura O’BrienSadie Holmes ~ Vincent Delucia ~ Emma Wapshare ~ Carolena Bellini ~Catherine Gilwee ~ Caroline Kagan ~ Torie Snyder ~ Kate Bossert ~Tessa Weiss ~ Sarah Lazar

Yaniv Bazini - Soccer2024-25 Scholar-Athlete of the YearSenior Business Administration major with a 3.77 GPA.2024 United Soccer Coaches Third-Team All-American.NCAA All-Tournament Team in 2024 & named All-ECAC second team.Scored a team high, 14 goals this season. Scored six total goals in the NCAAtournament, including a five-game goal streak that helped lead the Catamountsto their first ever National Championship.His 30-point season is tied for third-most in program history.43*Yaniv was also named ConferenceOverall Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Sophia Drees - Field HockeySenior has a 3.66 GPA as an Environmental Sciences major.NFHCA All-Region First Team in 2024 & NFHCA Senior Team in 2024. Named 2024 #AEFH Defensive Player of the Year and led the Catamounts to theirfirst-ever #AEFH Championship.Broke the UVM record for career assists this season with 26 and scored mostpenalty strokes in program history with four.442024-25 Scholar-Athlete of the Year

TJ Hurley - BasketballThe junior is a mathematics major with a 3.67 GPA.First-Team All-Conference selection in 2024-25 and ranked 19th in the NCAA,shooting 89.0% from the free throw line.Averaged 15.8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game while making 78threes.Led UVM to a second place finish in the standings in 2024-25 and advance to theconference semifinals.452024-25 Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Anna Olson - BasketballGraduated with a 4.0 GPA and a master’s in public health.Earned second career First-Team All-Conference recognition in 2024-25. One oftwo five-time all-conference selection in league history.Led Vermont to second conference championship in the past three seasons andthird straight postseason appearance.Ranked 22nd in the nation in field goal percentage (56.6) while averaging 12.6points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.462024-25 Scholar-Athlete of the Year

The Next AdventureLuca MunzenbergerIce HockeyMaintaining 3.65 GPA in Business, Luca wasa 3 round draft pick by the EdmontonOilers in 2021. He officially has signed aprofessional deal in Germany with rdKölner Haie.POST GRADUATION PLANS FOR OUR ATHLETESBailey AyerSoccerAfter leading UVM Men;s Soccer to the NationalChampionship in 2024, this All-Academic HonorRoll standout will be playing professionally forNew York City Football Club in the MLS afterbeing drafted in the 1 round.stMax MurraySoccerAll-Academic Team off the pitch, and All-Conference First Team on it. The America EastMidfielder of the Year plans to play a year for FCOlympia in USL before obtaining her Doctorate ofVeterinary Medicine.47

Everyone understood thateach player was equallyimportant to success. It’sabout knowing when to leadand when to follow, which isa skill the best leaders have.ALUMNIErica MacConnell (Vessey)Class of ‘01 - Alpine SkiingA four-time All-American and the 2001 NCAAChampion in the Giant Slalom, Erica MacConnellwas one of top skiers in UVM history. She nowholds the position as Director of Skiing & Cycling,Olympic and Action Sports at Octagon.Shannon DeeganClass of ‘87 - Ice HockeyRetired as Google’s Vice President of Real Estate andWorkplace Services. Joining Google in 2007 as thedirector of People Operations, served as lead businesspartner to Google’s global business organization, and ashead of central staffing. Shannon also played professionalhockey for the LA Kings, and was the youngest player inNCAA D1 history to score a goal.48UVM Alum? Check out Spotlight

Accountability, leadershipand winning as a team hasgotten me to where I amtoday.Lindsay Hegarty (Winkler)Class of ‘11 - LacrosseA two-time America East Academic Honor rollrecipient, Lindsay began working for Converse rightout of college. She now works for Nike StoreDevelopment, focusing on brand environment andconstruction in the Asia Pacific/Latin Americanregions. CATAMOUNTS FOR LIFE: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?Luke ApfeldClass of ’13 - BasketballA two-time captain who helped lead the team toconference tournament championships. A double-majorand member of UVM’s Honors College, Law school atCal-Berkeley followed graduation. Now an Associate forKeker, Van Nest, and Peters- Luke focuses his practiceon high-stakes litigation, and also maintains an activepro bono practice focused on civil and human rights.49UVM Alum? Check out

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