USD Women's Basketball 1992-1993

Assistant Coach CHERYL GETZ Cheryl Getz begins her first year as chief assistant to USO Head Coach Kathy Marpe. Cheryl comes to USO from Eastern Michigan University, where she served as Head Coach from 1987 through the end of the 1991-1992 season. During her five year tenure at Eastern Michigan, the Eagles compiled an overall record of 46- 89, including a record of 12-16 in the 1991-'92 season. Getz is a Cum Laude graduate of the University of Cincinnati where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education in 1982. She played three years for the Lady Bearcats, being named team captain in both her junior and senior years. She served as a graduate assistant coach at Central Michigan University

(1982-'84) , receiving a Master of Arts degree in Athletic Administration in 1984. Prior to serving at Eastern Michigan, Getz served as an assistant coach at both the University of Dayton ('84-'86) and George Washington University ('86-'87). "Winning games is never easy, but building a solid program may be even more difficult," Getz remarks in discussing her philosophy. "I believe my experience in program development as both a head coach and an assistant coach can bring fresh ideas in areas such as recruiting, promotions and player development." She feels comfortable in joining the Toreros' coaching staff. "Coach Marpe and I share the same philosophy: that student-athletes should strive for excellence in the classroom, on a personal level and on the basketball court. Since recruiting will be one of my main responsibilities, I needed to know that we could attract the top-notch student athletes. Coach Marpe is an excellent coach with a solid reputation." "What better place to recruit to than the University of San Diego!"

Assistant Coach MIKE BARNEY

Assistant Coach MELISSA ALLEN A Players' Coach. Such words describe second year USO assistant coach Melissa Allen . As recently as 1990, Allen could be found on the hardwood as a backcourt star at the University of Hawaii. Now, she is on the other end of the whistle, giving advice and instruction instead of tak– ing it. She feels that her recent play– ing experiences will help her in her career as a coach. "Oh , yes, definitely!" she responds when asked about her transition from player to coach . "I feel that I still have that player's mentality, that I can relate to what a player is feeling and thinking . I think I'll be able to share their experiences and relate to whatever problems that may arise." Allen graduated from Hawaii in 1990 with a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education. Se lected as Hawaii's "Scholar-Athlete Of The Year" in 1987, Allen is a firm be– liever that athletics and academics do, indeed, mix. "Because of the demands placed on today's student-ath– letes , I think it's imperative that each person be successful in both worlds . I don't think that today's athlete can be successful in one area without being successful in the other." All en will be responsible for the Toreros' scouting program and will work with the team's guards as well as assisting Head Coach Kathy Marpe with everyday practice and game day organization .

Assistant coach Mike Barney re– turns for his third year as a Torero assistant coach. Barney, who will work with the Torero centers and forwards , is a firm believer that hard work and basketball success go hand in hand. "I feel that basketball is, in reality, a very simple game. With a little hard work, any player can achieve

a great sense of enjoyment." Barney prepped locally at San Diego's Kearny High School. He was a member of a San Diego CIF champi– onship team as a junior and was selected to the All-Sen– tinel Kiwanis and SDCIF Honorable Mention squads as a senior. Barney feels his role with the Toreros is very simple. "My job is to teach the players to have a basketball mentality...to make them more aware of their purpose on the court. I also try to bring more fun to the game. Those two things - awareness and fun - make the game of basketball much easier to play." Mike Barney joined the Torero coaching statt at the insis– tence of Head Coach Kathy Marpe. It is one association that has proven beneficial to both people - and to the Toreros.

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