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"What attracted me most were the people and the good leadership . . . "

department Ever wonder who is respon- , sible for athletics at USD? The answer is Tom Iannacone, Di· rector of Athletics. Beginning his third year at USD, he has already began making his mark here. In the past two years he has authorized addi– tional scholarship assistance, expanded the weight facility, computerized the Sports Cen- ter, renovated the gymnasi- um, and installed a new pool deck. With experience behind him, future additions to the University might include an entire new sports center. Overall, his job is quite de– manding. He must manage all administrative and organiza–

Tom Iannacone Director or Athletics

partment. While receiving his bachelors at the University of Wisconsin, he was the nose guard for the football team. Re· gina is responsible for special projects and oversees the other eight men's and women's

tional aspects of the intramural, recrea- tion and intercolle- giate programs at USD. To add to his responsibilities, he must manage the budget, all person– nel, programs and facilities. Do you feel he has too much to do al– ready? Fortunately he has two assis– tants. Dan Yourg and Regina Sullivan bring to USD not only administrative

sports, including the women's basketball program. Her back- ground includes as– sisting in the overall organization of last seasons "NCAA Women's Final Four." An athlete herself, she was an All-Ivy League selec– tion in basketball while a student at Yale. The future for ath– letics is promising for USD. Although , athletics is making greats strides, do not expect that it will become the priority.

Skills, but were also "Academics comes first - a t h I e t e s t h e m - we won·t compromise on

selves. Dan is re- th at." sponsible for seven of the men's and women's sports at USD. Along with this, he is the NCAA compliance coordina· tor for the entire athletics de-

One motto will always remain when decisions are made for athletics, academics comes be– fore athletics.

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diversity of the USD community allows students to participate In sports or rally their team on to victory.