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Director of Athletics
On
the University's athletic performance in 2005:
1) The continued excellence of women's cross
country. They once again captured the Ivy League title this year—their
fourth in a row! Especially inspiring was the performance of All-American
Caroline
Bierbaum, CC'06, who finished second in the nation at the NCAA Cross
Country championships this fall.
2)
Yet another Ivy League championship title for men's
fencing. Likewise, wrestling and archery made strong showings at national
championships.
3)
The selection of Robert Kraft,
CC'63, as this
year's recipient of the NCAA's Theodore Roosevelt Award. He is the
first former Columbia student-athlete to receive this prestigious honor.
2)
Success for the women's basketball team under new coach Paul
Nixon.
3)
A great turnout of former Columbia athletes for the inaugural Columbia
University Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner (February
18, 2006).
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Source of Inspiration in 2005 The
Education of a Coach,
by David Halberstam. A fascinating look at the career and life of
Bill Belichick, the head coach of the New England Patriots. It shows
that confidence does not have to breed arrogance, and that hard
work, attention to detail and preparation are assets to any career. |