Department of Recreational Sports

Contact Us

Main Desk Phone: 214-768-3374
Staff Office Phone: 214-768-3366

Physical Address:
Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports
Southern Methodist University
6000 Bush Ave
Dallas, TX 75205

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 750161
Dallas, TX 75275

Map to the Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports


	Jorge Juarez Executive Director Ph: 214-768-3368 \| jcjuarez@smu.edu Employed at SMU since: 2012 Education Background: Texas A&M Corpus Christi 1990 and Texas Tech 2001 Hobbies: Love exercising and play sports with my wife (Veronica) and four children (Sebastian, Karol, Blaise, and Rocco). Let's agree there is never any down time in the Juarez home. Favorite Quotes: "If you judge people, you have no time to love them." Blessed Mother Theresa of Calcutta What should excite the students about your program? Having worked at five University Rec Centers in the state of Texas, Mustangs should be PROUD of what they have on campus. Excellent experiences within Rec Sports Programs and Dedman Center should excite ALL MUSTANGS.

	David Chambers Associate Director/Dedman Operations/Memberships Ph: 214-768-4823 \| dchamber@smu.edu Employed at SMU since: 2004 Education Background: B.S.B.A. Economics, Auburn University, 1988; M.Ed. HPER Outdoor Education, Administration, Georgia College State University, 2001. Hobbies: Anything outdoor recreation related and specifically, canoeing, backpacking and climbing; introducing my kids to the outdoors; spending time outside with family and coaching daughter's softball. Favorite Quotes: "In mountaineering, there are two types of people: old mountaineers and bold mountaineers, but you never meet any old and bold mountaineers." What should excite the students about your program? Recreational Sports epitomizes the relationship between fun and the student experience. No matter your interest, Recreational Sports offers healthy opportunities for connection, challenge, leadership, and personal development through exciting, active, and fun experiences.

	Tiffany Fettinger Spirit Coordinator Ph: 214-768-1500 \| tfetting@smu.edu Employed at SMU since: 2012 Education Background: B.A. in Psychology, Southern Methodist University Hobbies: Going to the lake, Spending time with family and friends, cooking, working out, reading and enjoying the sunshine! Favorite Quote: "Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm Possible'." “Audrey Hepburn What should excite the students about your program? SMU Cheer is more than a squad that supports athletic programs, but a family. The team is so special and unique every year! The future of SMU Cheer is looking very bright!!!

	Gina Garcia Assistant Director of Fitness Ph: 214-768-4818 \| ggarcia@smu.edu Employed at SMU since: 2006 Education Background: B.S. Physical Education, minor in Business, 1992; Music degree in piano, 1984; Nalchik, Russia, SMU- Master of Liberal Studies, 2013. 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 there are no regrets when this life is over." - Translated from Russian writer Nikolai Alexeevich Ostrovsky in How the Steel was Tempered. What should excite the students about your program? SMU Fitness offers a variety of programs to get you healthy, fit and educated. Massage therapy helps the body recover from injuries, relax and improves overall health.

	Mikos Smith Coordinator of Aquatics/Member Services Ph: 214-768-9916 \| mikoss@smu.edu

	Bonnie Hainline Assistant Director, Intramural/Sport Clubs Dedman Reservations and Special Events Ph: 214-768-3367 \| bhainline@smu.edu Employed at SMU since: 2014 Educational Background: B.S. Accounting from University of Texas, Austin; M.Ed in Educational Leadership from Oklahoma State University.

	Albert Mitugo Assistant Director, Outdoor Adventures Ph: 214-768-4822 \| amitugo@smu.edu Employed at SMU since: 2008 Education Background: B.S., Animal Science, Egerton (Kenya) and Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, SMU. Hobbies: Travelling, being in the outdoors, family and fun Favorite Quote: "After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb" - Nelson Mandela What should excite the students about your program? It is awesome to learn outside of walled classrooms...plus it improves their overall leadership skills!


	Jorge Juarez Executive Director Ph: 214-768-3368 \| jcjuarez@smu.edu Employed at SMU since: 2012 Education Background: Texas A&M Corpus Christi 1990 and Texas Tech 2001 Hobbies: Love exercising and play sports with my wife (Veronica) and four children (Sebastian, Karol, Blaise, and Rocco). Let's agree there is never any down time in the Juarez home. Favorite Quotes: "If you judge people, you have no time to love them." Blessed Mother Theresa of Calcutta What should excite the students about your program? Having worked at five University Rec Centers in the state of Texas, Mustangs should be PROUD of what they have on campus. Excellent experiences within Rec Sports Programs and Dedman Center should excite ALL MUSTANGS.

	David Chambers Associate Director/Dedman Operations/Memberships Ph: 214-768-4823 \| dchamber@smu.edu Employed at SMU since: 2004 Education Background: B.S.B.A. Economics, Auburn University, 1988; M.Ed. HPER Outdoor Education, Administration, Georgia College State University, 2001. Hobbies: Anything outdoor recreation related and specifically, canoeing, backpacking and climbing; introducing my kids to the outdoors; spending time outside with family and coaching daughter's softball. Favorite Quotes: "In mountaineering, there are two types of people: old mountaineers and bold mountaineers, but you never meet any old and bold mountaineers." What should excite the students about your program? Recreational Sports epitomizes the relationship between fun and the student experience. No matter your interest, Recreational Sports offers healthy opportunities for connection, challenge, leadership, and personal development through exciting, active, and fun experiences.

	Tiffany Fettinger Spirit Coordinator Ph: 214-768-1500 \| tfetting@smu.edu Employed at SMU since: 2012 Education Background: B.A. in Psychology, Southern Methodist University Hobbies: Going to the lake, Spending time with family and friends, cooking, working out, reading and enjoying the sunshine! Favorite Quote: "Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm Possible'." “Audrey Hepburn What should excite the students about your program? SMU Cheer is more than a squad that supports athletic programs, but a family. The team is so special and unique every year! The future of SMU Cheer is looking very bright!!!

	Gina Garcia Assistant Director of Fitness Ph: 214-768-4818 \| ggarcia@smu.edu Employed at SMU since: 2006 Education Background: B.S. Physical Education, minor in Business, 1992; Music degree in piano, 1984; Nalchik, Russia, SMU- Master of Liberal Studies, 2013. 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 there are no regrets when this life is over." - Translated from Russian writer Nikolai Alexeevich Ostrovsky in How the Steel was Tempered. What should excite the students about your program? SMU Fitness offers a variety of programs to get you healthy, fit and educated. Massage therapy helps the body recover from injuries, relax and improves overall health.

	Mikos Smith Coordinator of Aquatics/Member Services Ph: 214-768-9916 \| mikoss@smu.edu

	Bonnie Hainline Assistant Director, Intramural/Sport Clubs Dedman Reservations and Special Events Ph: 214-768-3367 \| bhainline@smu.edu Employed at SMU since: 2014 Educational Background: B.S. Accounting from University of Texas, Austin; M.Ed in Educational Leadership from Oklahoma State University.

	Albert Mitugo Assistant Director, Outdoor Adventures Ph: 214-768-4822 \| amitugo@smu.edu Employed at SMU since: 2008 Education Background: B.S., Animal Science, Egerton (Kenya) and Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, SMU. Hobbies: Travelling, being in the outdoors, family and fun Favorite Quote: "After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb" - Nelson Mandela What should excite the students about your program? It is awesome to learn outside of walled classrooms...plus it improves their overall leadership skills!