USD Football 2009

Josh Lawrence Dir. of Jenny Craig Pavilion Josh Lawrence begins his seventh year as the Director of the Jenny Craig Pavilion. He came to USD after 7 years at UC San Diego, where his responsibilities included managing the RJMAC Arena. Here at USD,Josh's respon–

Stephane Dir. of Athletic Performance Training Stephane Rochet is in his third year as D irector of Athletic Perfor– mance Training at USD. Prior to coming to USD, Rocher worked as an assistant strength coach at UCLA and at Indiana University and was a police officer in Newport Beach.

sibilities include scheduling,staffingand all management aspects of the Jenny Craig Pavilion. ln this capacity he will manage the daily operations of the faciliry, including event management and marketing of the Pavilion. Josh received his B.S. from UC San Diego in 1993 with a double major in Political Science and U.S. History. Josh and his wife, Lisa, reside in San Diego, and welcomed their first child, Anne Elizabeth, on January 2, 2008.

Rocher received his Master's in Sports Administration from the University of Ohio. In addition, he holds the USAW Level I certification, Russian Kettlebell Certification and is a certified CrossFit Instructor.

Ron Valenzuela Coor. of Student Athlete Services Ron Valenzuela begins his seventh year with the Universi– ry of San Diego and his second in the position of Coordinator of Student Athlete Services in the Department of Athletics administer the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program, as well as programs in career Ron will

Branda Cook Asst. Dir. of Jenny Craig Pavilion Branda Cook joined the Universiry of San Diego as the Assistant Direc– tor of the Jenny Craig Pavilion in May 2006. She works in coordination with the Director of the Pavilion to ensure smooth facility operation with a focus on student employee management and liaison to other USD departments and vendors.

Branda began her employment at the University of San Diego in 2002 as the Assistant Director of Operations for the Ernest Hahn University Center. She was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the facility ensuring a clean, fun and safe environment while motivating, mentoring and managing srudent staff that worked in the Center. Prior to USD, she taught Life Science and Physical Science at the Communiry Learning Cen– ter for Mira Costa Community College for six years. Additionally, Branda served as the General Manager of two retail stores for four years. A USD 1997 aluma with a B.A. Marine Science, emphasis in Biol– ogy. Branda is currently working toward her Masters of Marine Science at USD.

development, community service, personal development and aca– demic recognition. Ron is also the academic counselor to football, basebaU, and women's tennis. Prior to his current position, he served as the Career Services Coordinator and Career Counselor in USD's Career Services office. Ron earned his Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from SDSU in 2001 and his Master of Arts in Counseling from USD in 2008. Ron resides in Point Loma.

Brent LeVasseur Academic Counselor/ Compliance Coor. Brent LeVasseur is beginning his second year in the Torero athletic department as the Aca– demic Counselor and Compli– ance Coordinator. He comes to USD from UC Riverside where he was the athletics ticket man– ager. Prior to that, Brent was a compliance assistant at USD

Whitney Strain Athletics Operations Manager Whitney Strain is in her second year witl1 USD,and first in the position of athletic operations manager. Whit– ney worked as the administrative as– sistant in the athletics administrative office for the past year. In addition to her regular duties of helping to run the main office, Whitney took on additional challenges working in compliance and eligibiliry certifica–

where his responsibilities included researching bylaws and interpreta– tions, determining initial eligibility, updating Web starus repom, and revie,ving recruiting logs. Brent also has experience as a volunteer child development specialist/tutor at the Boys & Girls Club in Michi– gan and as an elementary school mentor/ coach and rutor. Brent earned his MBA in Sports Business Management at SDSU, where he was honored as the valedictorian. He earned his BA at Kalamazoo College in Michigan, where he majored in mathemat– ics and minored in business. He also played football and baseball, becoming baseball team captain and MVP his senior year.

tion, as well as in operations - serving as operations assistant during the 2009 WCC Basketball Tournament in Las Vegas. Before coming to USD, Whitney was the championships and marketing assistant at the \X'est Coast Conference office and did events management for Stanford L'niversiry. Whitney graduated from the Universiry of Iowa with a B.A. 1n Journalism and Mass Communications and a B.B.A. in Marketing. W'hile at lowa she competed on the women's soccer team. In her new position, Whitney will assume responsibiliry for all game– day operations, including supervision of securiry, parking, visiting team practices and locker rooms, game-day staffing, scheduling of officials, scheduling athletic facilities, and assisting with ticketing and C\·ent information.