University of Northern Colorado Athletics
@UNCOSwim_Dive Signs Five New Recruits for for Fall of 2018
11/21/2017 12:32:00 PM | Women's Swimming & Diving
GREELEY, Colo. - Northern Colorado Swimming and Diving received the signed letters of intend of four new recruits for the 2018-19 season. Coach Lisa Ebeling will be adding additional depth to a young and talented squad.
The Bears added four swimmers and one diver, three of the signees are Colorado natives and two international students.
"We could not be happier with the athletes that we signed in the November period," Ebeling said. "They add a combination of top talent and depth to our program that will help us take a huge step forward in the 2018-2019 season. This group of young women truly personify our core values of attitude, integrity and focus and bring very dynamic personalities to the table that will make for an exciting four years ahead!"
Signees:
Nicole Depooter, Sprint Freestyle, 5-11, Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada, Ursuline College
           50 Freestyle 27.17 LCM
           100 Freestyle 1:00.19 LCM
           100 Backstroke 1:09.08 LCM
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"Nicole brings some much-needed depth to our sprint relays. She is steadily improving, and although she has already had several impressive accomplishments in her swimming career, we believe she is just getting started," Ebeling said. "I am very excited to watch her develop during her time at UNC. Her gracious personality and her enthusiasm for the sport of swimming will add a positive element to our training environment as well"
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Avery Dinnel, Diving, 5-4, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Pine Creek High School
Chloe Greiner, Fly/Breast/Free, 5-11, Colorado Springs, Colorado
           100 Butterfly 1:00.99
           100 Breaststroke 1:08.11
           100 Freestyle 54.46
           400 IM 4:39.40 "Chloe will add depth to our program in several areas. She is relatively new to the sport of swimming, but she has a great feel for the water and a lot of raw talent," Ebeling said.  "We are excited to continue developing that talent and see where her swimming career takes her. Chloe embodies the positive attitude that every coach looks for in an ideal athlete."
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Madelyn Moore, Sprint Freestyle, 5-10, Southampton, Bermuda, Plymouth College (UK)
           50 Freestyle 26.33 LCM
           100 Freestyle 58.32 LCM
           100 Butterfly 1:06.59 LCM
"We are incredibly excited to get Maddy on board with UNC Swimming and Diving," Ebeling said. "Her enthusiastic personality, her confidence, and her motivation to be the best are contagious. She will help raise the level of training and competition for the entire team and play a key role in getting us to the next level."
Rose Saya, Distance Freestyle, 5-4, Denver, Colorado, Cherry Creek High School
           200 Freestyle 1:52.55
           500 Freestyle 4:55.35
           1650 Freestyle 17:08.46
 "Rose is one of the premier middle-distance swimmers in Colorado," Ebeling said. "We are thrilled that she has chosen to become a Bear and represent her home state through her athletic pursuits in college. I knew we needed to get Rose to join our family after watching one practice… I believe her work ethic and her drive are unparalleled and I am excited to work with her over the next four years"
The Bears added four swimmers and one diver, three of the signees are Colorado natives and two international students.
"We could not be happier with the athletes that we signed in the November period," Ebeling said. "They add a combination of top talent and depth to our program that will help us take a huge step forward in the 2018-2019 season. This group of young women truly personify our core values of attitude, integrity and focus and bring very dynamic personalities to the table that will make for an exciting four years ahead!"
Signees:
Nicole Depooter, Sprint Freestyle, 5-11, Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada, Ursuline College
- 6th place finisher in the 50M freestyle at the 2017 Canadian Junior National Championships
- Has achieved all of her personal bests within the past year.
- Before focusing on swimming she excelled in cross country and track, winning district championships in both cross country and high jump.
- Daughter of Jeffrey and Lisa DePooter
           50 Freestyle 27.17 LCM
           100 Freestyle 1:00.19 LCM
           100 Backstroke 1:09.08 LCM
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"Nicole brings some much-needed depth to our sprint relays. She is steadily improving, and although she has already had several impressive accomplishments in her swimming career, we believe she is just getting started," Ebeling said. "I am very excited to watch her develop during her time at UNC. Her gracious personality and her enthusiasm for the sport of swimming will add a positive element to our training environment as well"
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Avery Dinnel, Diving, 5-4, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Pine Creek High School
- Four-year letter winner competing for Pine Creek High School
- Finalist at the 2017 USA Diving Junior Region 9 Championships
- 10th place finisher at the 2017 CHSAA 4A State Championships
- Coached by  Jim Hocking at the Colorado Springers dive club
- Personal best of 375.40 on the one-meter board
Chloe Greiner, Fly/Breast/Free, 5-11, Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Swims for Anna and George Heidinger at Pikes Peak Athletics swimming club.
- Plans to study exercise science at UNC
- Daughter of Mike and Sheri Greiner
           100 Butterfly 1:00.99
           100 Breaststroke 1:08.11
           100 Freestyle 54.46
           400 IM 4:39.40 "Chloe will add depth to our program in several areas. She is relatively new to the sport of swimming, but she has a great feel for the water and a lot of raw talent," Ebeling said.  "We are excited to continue developing that talent and see where her swimming career takes her. Chloe embodies the positive attitude that every coach looks for in an ideal athlete."
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Madelyn Moore, Sprint Freestyle, 5-10, Southampton, Bermuda, Plymouth College (UK)
- Bermuda National Record holder in the 50M freestyle with a time of 26.33. Represented Bermuda at the 2017 FINA Junior World Championships.
- Daughter of John and Diane Moore.
           50 Freestyle 26.33 LCM
           100 Freestyle 58.32 LCM
           100 Butterfly 1:06.59 LCM
"We are incredibly excited to get Maddy on board with UNC Swimming and Diving," Ebeling said. "Her enthusiastic personality, her confidence, and her motivation to be the best are contagious. She will help raise the level of training and competition for the entire team and play a key role in getting us to the next level."
Rose Saya, Distance Freestyle, 5-4, Denver, Colorado, Cherry Creek High School
- A high school All-American and 4-year letter winner at Cherry Creek high school.
- Named MVP of her high school team.
- Swims club for Andy Niemann at Mission Aurora Colorado Swimming.
- Daughter of Frank and Deb Saya
           200 Freestyle 1:52.55
           500 Freestyle 4:55.35
           1650 Freestyle 17:08.46
 "Rose is one of the premier middle-distance swimmers in Colorado," Ebeling said. "We are thrilled that she has chosen to become a Bear and represent her home state through her athletic pursuits in college. I knew we needed to get Rose to join our family after watching one practice… I believe her work ethic and her drive are unparalleled and I am excited to work with her over the next four years"
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