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THE TYEE DIFFERENCE YOUR SUPPORT THEIR FUTURE OUR HUSKIES SPRING 2017 WOMEN S BASKETBALL SOARS PAGES 6 7 AND 12 ENTICING A WORLD CLASS COACH TO A PIONEERING PROGRAM PAGE 3 PITCHER LEADS WITH PASSION AND PURPOSE PAGE 5 TECHNOLOGY OFFERS A COMPETITIVE EDGE PAGES 10 1 1

WOMEN S SPORTS THRIVE THANKS TO YOUR SUPPORT The generosity of our loyal donors and fans drives every Husky success story From building winning teams to developing young minds you give Washington student athletes the competitive edge they need in sports and in life But perhaps nowhere is your investment paying greater dividends than in our women s athletic programs Over my nearly two decades with the UW it s been thrilling to see our community come to cherish and value women s sports Your support gave rise to national recognition for Softball Volleyball Rowing and CrossCountry Women s Golf earned its first national championship in 2016 Women s Basketball reached the NCAA Final Four last year and the Sweet Sixteen this year Every women s program is becoming more and more competitive It s no coincidence that these THE TYEE DIFFERENCE Published by the University of Washington Tyee Club VOLUME 2 NUMBER 2 SPRING 2017 UW Tyee Club members support the academic and athletic experiences of more than 650 University of Washington studentathletes in 22 men s and women s sports Your gifts account for nearly 25 percent of the funding we need to recruit the most sought after student athletes hire the best coaches develop championship teams and build facilities that make the fan experience second to none You make all the difference successes have gone hand in hand with a phenomenal increase in endowed scholarships that enable us to recruit many of the most talented student athletes in the nation Each year your gifts provide new technology and equipment travel and training academic support and leadership development and much more Our young women also benefit from far more than your financial support When you attend games in record numbers when you develop relationships and serve as mentors and role models you exemplify your belief that women should have the same opportunities as men to achieve their dreams You show you care And that means the world to every SUPPORT THE GAME CHANGER CAMPAIGN FOR HUSKY ATHLETICS Give your Huskies a competitive edge by donating to support the education and development of student athletes and to fuel the on and off field success of every UW Athletics team Learn more at uwtyeeclub org young student athlete female or male What an empowering force you are for Husky women student athletes Because of you these hard working courageous and ambitious young women will leave Washington for even greater achievements in business for their families and in their communities On behalf of all of them thank you Go Huskies WRITING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT Teresa Moore and Liz Murtaugh Gillespie Moore Ink PR Fundraising Communications GRAPHIC DESIGN DavidOwenHastings com UW TYEE CLUB Jennifer Cohen UW Athletic Director 2 T HE T Y E E DI FFERENC E S PR I N G 2017 Graves Hall Box 354070 Seattle WA 98195 4070 tyeeclub uw edu 206 543 2234 uwtyeeclub org

A WORLD CLASS COACH FOR A PIONEERING UW SPORT YAZ FAROOQ HAS FOUND HER DREAM JOB WITH THE HUSKIES AS SHE AND HER TEAM AIM FOR A RETURN TO GREATNESS It wasn t one thing that enticed Yaz Farooq to Washington from Stanford It was everything We have year round water a boathouse on campus training table meals for all the UW student athletes right here in our boathouse plus academic resources training strength and conditioning sports medicine all within a Yaz Farooq 2 minute walk the Women s Rowing Head Coach extolls It s a dream job to coach at a university and in a community that celebrate and support rowing at such incredible levels The two time Olympian and National Rowing Association Hall of Famer was happy at Stanford where she led her team to a 2009 NCAA championship and multiple PAC 12 titles But in 2016 the UW came calling I always knew the only place I d leave Stanford for would be Washington says Yaz who first visited the UW campus as a student athlete at Wisconsin In so many ways this is the birthplace of modern day women s rowing a truly pioneering program She flew to Seattle for an interview and quickly learned that the Athletic Department the Rowing Stewards and other donors and the entire community believed that her sport is not only worthwhile but special A meeting with the student athletes sealed the deal They told me they weren t afraid to work hard and do what I asked them to do Yaz recalls And they desperately wanted to win They were hungry With her first season as a Husky now under way the coach still finds her job awe inspiring It s not just the setting on Lake Washington It s our donors who make Washington Rowing unique Yaz concludes It s no coincidence that so many UW rowers go on to become Olympians That s because we have the kind of support and facilities that enable them to train and compete at the highest levels and we have that because of our donors We know we can always count on you YOUR SUPPORT attracts great coaches UW coaches are the faculty who develop winning teams and successful student athletes Learn how your gift to The Game Changer Campaign including named coaching endowments can help attract and retain the best of the best at uwtyeeclub org U WT YEECLU B O RG 3

HOW DO YOU MAKE THE TYEE DIFFERENCE LET US COUNT THE WAYS 1 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT 2 NATIONAL PRESTIGE 3 WINNING TEAMS 4 5 Thanks to donor funded tutoring learning assessments and other support Husky student athletes earned an average 3 14 GPA in the fall quarter Eighteen of our 22 programs averaged a 3 0 GPA or better Your gifts propelled us to a top 10 position in the fall 2016 standings for the Directors Cup which recognizes overall success among all NCAA Division I programs Highlights included a No 4 ranking and NCAA playoff berth for Football and an Elite Eight appearance for Volleyball Washington Gymnastics incredible season spurred the Gym Dawgs to a berth in the NCAA Championships for the first time since 1998 SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENTS More than 150 generous donors have established scholarship endowments generating 2 52 million dollars a year in tuition support providing our student athletes a world class UW education THE COMPETITIVE EDGE FUND INFINITE Your generosity has contributed more than 10 million so far to give our student athletes and teams a competitive edge But we still need you to reach our campaign goal Visit uwtyeeclub org and make a real difference today OUR GRATITUDE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT 4 T HE T Y E E DI FFERENC E S PR I N G 2017

HUSKY SOUTHPAW LEADS WITH POISE PASSION AND PRINCIPLE Stepping onto the mound for his first start at Washington left handed pitcher Channing Nesbitt didn t let the pressure get to him One calm breath at a time pitch after pitch he threw five scoreless innings to earn his first career win as a Husky I remember breathing in and out just trying to embrace the moment he says looking back on the March 2016 game On the field in class and as a UW representative on the PAC 12 Student Athlete Advisory Committee Channing stands out as a leader who meets every challenge with intense focus eager to set a positive example for others At the national Black Student Athlete Summit he talked about growing up in Oakland California where his hard working mom and dad set high expectations for him Many of his peers weren t so fortunate Some got involved with gangs and wound up behind bars Others lives ended violently like a childhood friend s brother gunned down in a police shooting last year Channing returned from the summit determined to play a positive role in fostering frank conversations about race inequities and the progress he hopes will result when people from different backgrounds reach a deeper understanding of one another Whether you re black or Hispanic Muslim or white all of what we endure matters and it needs to be shared he explains Every background needs to be respected And everybody needs to be included for us to move forward as a society A junior majoring in political economy Channing earned a 3 8 GPA last winter quarter while balancing a challenging course load with workouts practices and a mentorship program he sought out despite his busy schedule One talented young high school football player Channing worked with has made a huge turnaround At first withdrawn and skeptical the young man recently declared I m going to college If I have to do community college first so be it I m going to make my family proud Channing appreciates the donors who have made his dream of playing ball at a world class college come true Channing Nesbitt Without their support for scholarships I wouldn t have been able to experience any of this Channing says It s changed my life I ll forever be thankful for that U WT YEECLU B O RG 5

UNBREAKABLE BONDS FOLLOWING ANOTHER INCREDIBLE WINNING SEASON WOMEN S BASKETBALL BASKS IN THE INFLUENCE OF YOUR SUPPORT What motivates a Husky Women s Basketball player Sure it s the chance to play a sport they love at the highest collegiate level It s the opportunity to earn a worldclass UW education It s the energy from their dedicated fans and the exhilaration of a winning season But in the end the success and joy of being a Husky is dominated by one thing It s the relationships Forwards Chantel Osahor and Hannah Johnson know first hand how much those relationships mean For Chantel the powerful personal bonds she s built have helped her rise above injuries and stress to earn a spot in history as Washington s all time leading rebounder says the senior who will earn her degree in political science in June You get to meet the donors who love watching us play supporting us and helping us get through college It s the relationships you build on and off the court with your teachers students teammates coaches the donors that mean the most Chantel Osahor Both young women experienced what could have been careerending injuries their freshman years at Washington Chantel hurt her shoulder when she was struck by a car while riding her bicycle The same year she suffered a stress fracture in her foot and also underwent knee surgery Hannah had back surgery for a herniated disc within a month of arriving at the UW forcing her to skip play for an entire season Today they look back and recognize how the generosity of donors drove their physical and emotional recovery Like all 650 Washington studentathletes they have access to the best possible medical care psychological counseling academic tutoring nutrition and leading edge training and conditioning all supported with gifts to The Competitive Edge Fund The team which ended the season with a run to the Sweet Sixteen also benefits from weekly team building and communications sessions with sports psychologist Cassie Pasquariello And they have the latest technology to analyze their play and their opponents 6 T HE T Y E E DI FFERENC E S PR I N G 2017

We cherish everything that s given to us states Hannah a redshirt sophomore majoring in Gender Women and Sexuality Studies Having all these resources not only helps me become a better studentathlete but it humbles me and makes me grateful not just for the opportunity to play basketball but for everything I have It makes me want to give back in any way I can Chantel agrees adding You go through so many ups and downs as a student athlete Having the support of donors and fans and the University made us the good team we are today But again it s not the financial support that tops the most appreciated list for both Hannah and Chantel At the end of the day we re able to form a bond with the people who support us that will change us as individuals and help us grow as women says Hannah Hannah Johnson LEARNING LAUGHING AND CONNECTING IN AUSTRALIA Every four years Washington athletic teams travel to another country to explore different cultures and to come together as teammates Last summer the Women s Basketball team ventured to Australia where Hannah and Chantel say the team cemented the personal bonds that helped them succeed on the court when they returned home Your generous support funds these once in a lifetime excursions Thank you U WT YEECLU B O RG 7

THEY MAKE US PROUD DEDICATED DONORS SUPPORT THE STUDENT ATHLETES WHO UPLIFT THEIR SPIRITS IN SPORTS AND IN LIFE They became loyal donors to UW Athletics most recently making a generous gift to the Competitive Edge Fund and designating a bequest in their wills through Forever Washington It s a wonderful feeling to see these kids especially young women doing what they love getting so much support and representing the University so powerfully explains Kit They make us proud so we re supporting them while we re alive and helping the program long term when we re gone They stress how important it was to meet with University estate planners to ensure their Forever Washington gift is used as they intend And they look ahead to many more years as Husky fans I think we could attend a UW sporting event every night of the week Kit smiles Kit Raney and Janet Straus Kit Raney and Janet Straus never really had the chance to participate in or watch women s sports when they were growing up But they ve made up for lost time and missed opportunities ever since and they re giving back to Husky Athletics to show their gratitude Already a devoted fan after watching the Huskies on TV as a girl in Marysville Kit later began attending football and basketball games Janet grew up in Chicago watching pro sports but she d never followed college athletics When the couple began dating in 1996 it didn t take long for Kit s passion for everything Husky to inspire Janet too 8 T HE T Y E E DI FFERENC E S PR I N G 2017 Today the pair owns season tickets to Women s Basketball and Softball and to give the guys an equitable shot Football They also hold Husky Gold Cards for access to many other sports As they engaged more deeply with UW Athletics helping with fundraisers and joining the Tyee Sports Council they recognized the tremendous impact philanthropy has on developing student athletes and building winning teams We learned so much about everything the UW does to support student athletes a sports psychologist nutrition academic support all aimed at helping them be successful as students as athletes and as members of the community Janet says YOU CAN LEAVE A HUSKY LEGACY Visit foreverwashington com or return the attached contact form between pages 6 7 to learn how you can make the ultimate expression of support for your Huskies with a legacy gift

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HIGH TECH TRAINING EDGE EMERGING TECHNOLOGY GIVES COACHES AND ATHLETES RICH DATA SO THEY CAN TRAIN AND COMPETE WHILE REDUCING THE RISK OF INJURY Beau Blanchard and teammates take a biometrics data dive with strength and training coach Henry Ruggiero Two summers ago UW soccer player Beau Blanchard pulled a quad the second day of preseason practice The injury held him back for weeks costing him precious training time as the team prepared for the challenging season ahead Now donor funded technology provides Beau s coaches with rich data on player exertion and recovery helping players like Beau dial back or ramp up training to meet their individual needs From the moment they start warming up for a game or practice each player tucks a Catapult GPS tracking device about half the size of the average smart phone into a chest hugging vest 10 T HE T Y E E DI FFERENC E S PR I N G 2017 With phenomenal precision the monitors track how much distance athletes cover on the field how fast they run from moment to moment the ups and downs of their heart rate and more Henry Ruggiero strength and training coach for Men s Soccer and several other sports analyzes the data player by player He fine tunes plans for the upcoming week to make sure the guys who need rest get it while those who haven t exhausted their reserves push themselves a bit harder Before we d make our training plans based on our best guesses about how hard each guy played Henry

says What this technology allows us to do is to put physical numbers to what they actually did and make better decisions Take Beau for example As a midfielder he might cover more ground in a half hour than a fullback who plays every minute of the game If we didn t have this system we might say He was only a sub so we think he can he can train today Henry explains Now we have data that can tell us it s better to pull him out of practice for a day or give him a lighter load Men s Soccer and Husky Football started using Catapult technology in the summer of 2015 thanks to support from generous donors Women s Soccer rolled it out this fall It s already having a big impact This is going to lead to fitter healthier teams says Head Men s Soccer Coach Jamie Clark Those things don t always go hand in hand In the past you d do so much and you d get in great shape but be on the brink of breaking down With this technology we can have the best of both worlds There s an old school mentality that when you play your hardest all the time always pushing yourself to new limits you can face anything during a game There might be some truth to that but there s very little science behind it Coach Clark says Today we re better equipped than ever before to make smart calls on how to keep our players healthy as we push to advance their fitness strength and speed throughout the season The impact of technology like this will continue to grow as more and more advances are made possible through your gifts to The Competitive Edge Fund YOU GIVE YOUR HUSKIES THE EDGE THEY NEED IN COMPETITION IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE Your gifts to The Competitive Edge Fund give our student athletes a leading advantage in their education in competition and in the mark they will make on the world From sports psychology to computerized performance analysis conditioning equipment to optimum nutrition your support enables student athletes to compete at the highest possible levels You also give these remarkable young men and women something they will value for a lifetime a UW education plus the academic support they need to excel in class and to graduate Through your generosity we connect student athletes with leadership and mentoring programs study abroad opportunities internships and other leading edge learning experiences In addition because of you we re able to recruit and retain the best coaches and staff who are the expert caring faculty who build winning teams and develop lifelong skills in the student athletes they coach and support MAKE YOUR TAX DEDUCTIBLE GIFT to The Competitive Edge Fund and know that you are helping to make a boundless difference for Husky student athletes today and always U WT YEECLU B O RG 11

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Box 354070 Seattle WA 98195 4070 tyeeclub uw edu 206 543 2234 uwtyeeclub org SAYING GOODBYE TO A HUSKY LEGEND In a college career brimming with incredible determination a constant drive to excel poise and sportsmanship that made every Husky fan deeply proud Kelsey Plum became the most decorated student athlete in UW Women s Basketball history Thanks for the thrills Kelsey n All time n Broke NCAA scoring leader with 3 527 points 33 year old NCAA career free throw record 912 n Unanimous choice Associated Press All American 2017 the first in program history n Player of the Year Associated Press Pac 12 ESPNw 2017 n Naismith Trophy Wade Trophy and Meyers Drysdale Award the sport s most prestigious awards as the nation s most outstanding player Nancy Lieberman Award and Dawn Staley Award as the top point guard in the country n First player in Pac 12 history female or male to score 3 000 career points n Four time All Pac 12 Team n Pac 12 record holder for free throws made season and career n UW all time single season scoring leader 960 points n UW single game scoring record with 54 points vs Utah n UW all time three point leader n Number 1 pick in the WNBA draft