USD Men's Basketball 2008-2009

Josh Lawrence Dir. of Jenny Craig Pavilion

Dir. of Athletic Performance Training

----1111 Josh Lawrence begins his sixth 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 RllvIAC Arena. Here at USD,Josh's responsibilities

Stephane Rochet is in his second year as Di rector of Athletic Performance 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. Rocher received his Master's in Sports Ad–

include scheduling, staffing and aU manage– ment aspects of the Jenny Craig Pavilion. ln this capacity he wilJ manage the daily operations of the faci lity, including event management and marketing of the Pavilion. Josh received hi s B.S. from UC San Diego in 1993 with a double major in Poli tical Science and U.S. History. Josh and his wife, Lisa, reside in San Diego, and welcomed thei r first child, Anne Elizabeth, on January 2, 2008.

ministration from the University of Ohio. ln addition, he holds the USA\'\/ Levell certification, Russian Kettlebell Certification and is a certified Cross– Fit Instructor.

Ron Valenzuela Coor. of Student Athlete Services

Branda Cook Asst. Dir. of Jenny Craig Pavilion

Ron Valenzuela begin s hi s sixth year with the University of San Diego and his first in the posi tion of Coordinator o f Student Ath lete Services in the Department of Ath letics Ron wiU administer the CHAMPS/ Life Skills Program, as weU as programs in ca- reer development, community service,

Branda Cook joined the University of San Diego as the Assistant Director of the Jenny Craig Pavilion in May 2006. She works in coordi nation with the Di rector of the Pavilion to ensure smooth faci lity op– eration with a focus on student employee management and liaison to other USD de– partments and vendors.

personal development and academic recognition . Ron is also the academic counselor to football , baseball , and women's tennis. Prior to his cu rrent po– sition, 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.

Branda began her employment at the University o f San Diego in 2002 as the Assistant D irector of Operation s for the Ernest Hahn Universi ty Center. She was responsible for the clay-to-day operation of the faci lity ensuring a clean, fun and safe environment while motivating, mentoring and managing student staff that worked in the Center. Prior to USD, she taught Life Science and Physical Science at the Community Learning Cen– ter fo r i\llira Costa Community College for six years. AclclitionalJy, Branda served as the G eneral Manager of two retail stores for four years. A USD 1997 aluma with a B.A. Marine Science, emphasis in Biolo– gy. Branda is currently working toward her Masters of Marine Science at USD

Brent LeVasseur Academic Counselor/ Compliance Coor.

Brent LeVasseur is beginning his fi rst year in the Torero athletic department as the Academic Counselor and Compliance Coordinator. He comes to USD from UC River– side where he was the athletics ticket man– ager. Prior to that, Brent was a compliance assistant at USD where his respon sibilities

Kathy Marpe Game Operations Manager

Kathy Marpe is in her third fuU-time season as the department's Game Operations Man– ager. She will be responsible for all game-day operations, including supervision of security, parking, visiting teams, game-day sta ffing, scheduling of officials, and assisting] CP sta ff with ticketing responsibilities. No stranger to the USD Athletic Family, Kathywas the Torero head women's basketbaU

included researching bylaws and interpretations, determining initial eligibility, updating \'(/eb status reports, and reviewing recruiting logs. Brent also has experience as a volunteer child development speciali st/ tutor at the Boys & Gi rl s Club in Michigan and as an elementary school mentor/coach and tu– tor. Brent earned his 1VIBA in Sports Business Management at SDSU, where he was hono red as the valedictorian. He earned his BA at Kalamazoo College in 1Vlichigan, where he majored in mathematics and minored in busi– ness. He also played foo tball and baseball , becoming baseball team captain and i\lIVP his senior year.

coach fo r 25 years until she retired from coaching in the spring of 2005. A two-time \'(ICC Coach of the Year, Marpe won two \'(/est Coast Conference tournament titles (1993, 2000) with the team advancing to the NCAA's both seasons. She totaled 294 USD victories and 381 career coLlegiate wins.