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Executive Director
of Recreational Sports Employed at SMU since: 1986 Degrees and years graduated: M.A. Physical Education, SMU; B.A. Physical Education, SMU Hobbies: Stained glass, renovating houses, and my grandkids. Favorite quote: "To succeed, surround yourself with people who inspire you." What should excite the students about your program: No one HAS to participate in our department's programs... they do so because they WANT to and because their life is improved. 214-768-3368 | jbanes@smu.edu |
Tony Bates
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Aquatics Coordinator Employed at SMU since: 2008 Degrees and years graduated: B. A., Government and Politics, University of Texas at Dallas, 2006. Hobbies: Anything on the water, playing/watching sports, fishing, and eating. Favorite quote: "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." - Edmund Burke "Fortunately for the traveler there was one man, a Samaritan, who was willing to stand up for what was right." - Luke 10:33-36 What should excite the students about your program: Swimming is one of the best all-around exercises available. Whether you're looking to gain strength, cardiovascular fitness, or to shed a few pounds, swimming can do the trick. And if those things don't excite you, you can come lay out at the Falls! 214-768-9916 | abates@smu.edu |
Zac Brannon
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Spirit
Coordinator/Spirit Camp Director Employed at SMU since: 2004 Degrees & years graduated: B.A. Communications, 2003, University of Oklahoma. Hobbies: All Sports Favorite Quote: "You either do or you don't, there is no try" - Yoda. 214-768-1500 | zbrannon@smu.edu |
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Associate Director, Programs/Outdoor Adventure Employed at SMU since: 2004 Degrees & Years Graduated: B.S.B.A. Economics, Auburn University, 1988; M.Ed. HPER Outdoor Education, Administration, Georgia College State University, 2001 Hobbies: Anything outside, spending time with my kids and wife…outside. Favorite Quotes: "In climbing, it’s never the fall that kills you..., it’s the sudden stop at the bottom." - Unknown. “In mountaineering (and it translates to all outdoor adventure activities), there are two types of people: old mountaineers and bold mountaineers but you never meet old, bold mountaineers,” as stated by Steve Goryl, NOLS Master Instructor and Everest Mountaineer What should excite the students about your program: Fresh air, fun, challenge, excitement, sunsets, stars, scenery, wildlife, seeing new places, doing new things, meeting new people. You don't get this behind a computer. 214-768-4822 | dchamber@smu.edu |
Chris Coleman
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Assistant Manager, Intramurals and Sport Clubs
Employed at SMU since: 2008 Degrees and years graduated: B.A. University Studies, Oklahoma State University, 2008 Hobbies: Golf, ESPN College Gameday, and sports of all kinds Favorite quote: "I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious." - Vince Lombardi What should excite the students about your program: We have programs that are both competitive and recreational for all students to both enjoy and make memories that will last well beyond their college years. 214-768-3362 | colemanc@smu.edu |
Brook Jimenez
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Assistant Director, Fitness Employed at SMU since: 2005 Degrees & years graduated: M.Ed. in Physical Education, emphasis Sports and Fitness Administration, University of Houston, 2004; B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science, Business Administration minor, Texas State University @ San Marcos, 2003 Hobbies: Jogging; watching college football (Go Mustangs!); shopping for 'treasures' at garage sales; dancing at country-western dancehalls; weight-lifting with the morning gang at Dedman; instructing Group X classes Favorite Quote: "Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand." - Ephesians 6:13 What should excite the students about your program: Group X (Group Exercise) classes are rocking the house down! We offer everything from Step Aerobics to Group Treadmill classes ("Trekking"). 214-768-4824 | bbjimen@smu.edu |
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Intramural/Sport
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Assistant Manager/Memberships |
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Assistant Facility Manager Employed at SMU since: 2006 Degrees & years graduated: Political Science and Sociology (working on a minor in Spanish) Hobbies: Running, yoga, reading important books, travel (domestic and international), keep’n it real (and sometimes off the chain) Favorite Quote: "Everybody thinks about changing humanity and nobody thinks about changing himself." - Leo Tolstoy 214-768-4732 | jessicaj@smu.edu |
Lindsey Keller
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Assistant Aquatics Manager Employed at SMU since: 2007 Degrees & years graduated: B.A. International Studies, minor in Business Administration, Texas State University @ San Marcos, 2006 Hobbies: Reading, relaxing, working out, cooking and being with my family and dog, Shiner Favorite Quote: "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself." -Josh Billings What should excite the students about your program: Pools are awesome!!! 214-768-8816 | lkeller@smu.edu |
Gina Garcia
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Personal
Trainer Supervisor Employed at SMU since: 2006 Degrees & years graduated: M.A. Physical Education, 1995; B.S. in Physical Education, minor in business, 1992; Music degree in piano, 1984; Nalchik, Russia. Hobbies: Cooking and trying out new recipes that are healthy, pencil drawing, and knitting. Favorite Quote: "Life is given to people only once and we need to live this life with pride and integrity so they are no regrets when this life is over." - Translated from a Russian writer. What should excite the students about your program: My program is fun with a variety of motivating music. Exercises are taught at an intermediate level with modifications available. All fitness levels are welcome. 214-768-4818 | ggarcia@smu.edu |
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Assistant Facility Manager Employed at SMU since: 1994 Degrees & years graduated: B.S. Industrial Technology, Minor Education, 1979 Hobbies: Golf, Racquetball, Babysitting granddaughters, Flying RC Airplanes. Favorite Quote: "The difficult we achieve immediately, the impossible takes a little more time." What should excite the students about your program: Working with the entire SMU community to help every one of them have more fun. 214-768-4825 | ekranz@smu.edu |
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Administrative
Assistant Employed at SMU since: 1996 Degrees & years graduated: BBA Marketing/Personnel Management, SMU Hobbies: Gardening / Interior Decorating Favorite Quote: "It’s not over until the fat lady sings!!" --not really favorite - 1st thing I thought of. 214-768-3366 | jamarsha@smu.edu |
Sarah Morgan
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Associate Director, Events/Camps
Hilltop Sports Camp Director
Employed at SMU since: 2004 Degrees & years graduated: B.S. Exercise Science, University of Kansas, 2002; M.S. Library and Information Science, University of North Texas, 2005 Hobbies: Reading, Yoga, watching KU basketball Favorite Quotes: "Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes, that way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes." - Jack Handey
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Having the
opportunity to develop leadership skills in serving as a
Hilltop counselor or planning an event for a student
organization. 214-768-4823 | morgan@smu.edu |
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Facility Coordinator |
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Business Manager Employed at SMU since: 2005 Hobbies: Family, gardening, swimming, and about to try my hand at golf! Favorite Quote: "Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies." - Mother Teresa 214-768-9876 I wilsonp@smu.edu |
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