Rutgers Announces Women’s Swimming Recruits

PISCATAWAY, New Jersey, November 13. DURING the early signing period Rutgers University women's swimming and diving program signed six new athletes to formulate the nucleus of their class of 2014. Three are all-American swimmers, one all-American honorable mention and one a national class diver from Canada. "We are very excited about the decision these young women have made to attend Rutgers University. Most are farther along in their level of performance in their best events than any who have ever come to Rutgers," stated Head Coach Chuck Warner. "What's even better is they are just beginning to get a peek at their potential which is at least several years down the road."

Two new swimmers from Seattle will join the Scarlet Knights. Trisha Averill had remarkable improvement in the breaststroke events last year. Her long course swims of 1:10.96 in the 100 breaststroke and 2:33.37 in the 200 breaststroke qualified her for the World Championship Swimming Trials held in Indianapolis last July. Trisha is a high school all-American and chose Rutgers, because of the team atmosphere, coaching and the level of attention to details that the Rutgers program has. "I look forward to being on a team where I make a difference and help build it into a top ranking NCAA team." Averill's path to Rutgers is an unusual one in that she currently is a freshman at the University of Washington which lost their program this past year.

Trisha swims on the King Aquatic Club coached by Tommy Hoffman and Olympic Coach Sean Hutchison.

Emilee Kaufman, a recent addition to the competitive swimming world, has quickly proven to be an elite competitor in swimming. She is a US Open qualifier in the 100 and 200 breaststroke posting times of 1:02.84 and 2:15.25. Emilie is a high school All-American, a Washington State Champion in the 100 free, and high school captain who chose Rutgers because of the Academics, team, and location of Rutgers. "I look forward to becoming a better swimmer and achieving and education that will greatly benefit my future."

Emilie swims for Wave Aquatics and is coached by Tyson Wellock.

Mary Moser from Wyomissing, PA is the top sprinter to ever commit to Rutgers. In 2009, Mary was the Pennsylvania AA High School State Champion in the 50 free and 100 free with winning times of 23.36 and 50.82. Moser has achieved this level of swimming without a full commitment to summer competition and is excited about finding her potential as a Scarlet Knight. Mary is a high school All-American and a member of her high school high honor roll. She chose to come to Rutgers because of the academic opportunities, the strength of swimming coaches and program, and the proximity of Rutgers to NYC. "I look forward to fulfilling employment or entrance into grad school after graduation, as well as, achieving my swimming goals, which include making Olympic Trials and NCAAs."

Mary swims for the YMCA of Reading and Berks County and is coached by Kim Evans.
A New Jersey native, Courtney Sepich will make an immediate impact for the Scarlet Knights next year in the backstroke events after a successful junior year. Courtney is a Junior National Qualifier in both the 100 and 200 backstrokes. In the YMCA National Top 16, Courtney ranks #1 in the 200 backstroke with her time of 2:02.25. She attends Delran High School where is on the honor roll and captain of the swim team. The academics, outstanding swim team, and dedicated coaching staff are why Courtney chose to attend Rutgers next fall. "I am looking forward to receiving a great education from a well-known university, helping the Scarlet Knights Swim Team win a conference championship, being trained by a great coach, and making Olympic Trials."

Courtney swims for the YMCA of Burlington County and is coached by her father Bill Sepich.

Allyson Perrotti, from Branford, Connecticut, rounds out our fall signees of swimmers for the class of 2014. She is the Branford High School, school record holder in the 100 breaststrokes with a time of 1:06.13. In 2008, Allyson was an All-American Consideration for swimming as well as an Academic All-American. She chose to attend Rutgers because of the campus, location, and team. "I am looking for a high education that will help me excel in my intended area of study, the possibilities to experience hand-on opportunities in this field, and to become a stronger swimming both mentally and physically."

Allyson swims for the Branford Rec Stingrays and is coached by George Miles and Cliff Johnson.

Diver Nicole Scott, of Toronto, Ontario Canada, will be coming to the United States in the Fall to join the Scarlet Knights. Currently training with the Etobicoke Diving Club in Toronto Nicole shows the potential to be an outstanding diver on the collegiate level in all three diving events. She has been a Canadian Junior National qualifier the past three years placing as high as 8th in the country on platform. Scott is the Atlantic one meter Champion and has also qualified for senior nationals in 2008 and 2009. Nicole will be graduating from the Don Mills Collegiate Institute in June where she has been an honor roll student since her Freshman year. According to Nicole the team spirit, coaches and academic reputation convinced her that her future is here on the banks. She hopes to qualify for her Olympic trials and some day teach Biology.

"These young ladies are superb athletes as well as excellent students and people. We are looking forward to adding more young women to this group in the spring to bring what we believe can be the best class in history to Rutgers University," Chuck Warner.

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