USD Women's Basketball 1991

Assistant Coach Brad Thomas

Chief assistant coach Brad Thomas begins his second season at the University of San Diego. Thomas is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley (1985) with a Bachelor ' s degree in Business Administration. He received his teaching credential from Cal State Hayward in 1987. Thomas began his coaching career in 1980 at Alameda (CA) High School, his alma mater, while still a college student at the University of Cal iforn ia. His initial assignment at Alameda was with the boys ' junior varsity team . He moved over to the girls' program in 1981 , coaching the junior varsity team and assisting with the varsity. He became girls' varsity coach prior to the 1985-1986 season. During his four years at the helm of the Alameda program , Thomas guided the Hornets to a record of 85-

52. Alameda won three league titles and appeared in the state sectional playoffs three times. Thomas' '87-'88 team , which finished 21-8, was ranked as high as #6 among California high schools. His final Alameda team compiled a 23-8 record in '88 - '89. Thomas is in charge of the Toreras ' recruiting program, an assignment that has taken him throughout the country. He also assists USO Head Coach Kathy Marpe with all on-court duties , including practice preparation and game bench situations.

Volunteer Assistant Coach Roland Marpe

Assistant Coach Debbie Theroux

Roland Marpe returns for his fourth season on the Toreras' coaching staff. Yes , he is the father of USO Head Coach Kathy Marpe . Marpe spent 35 years in the automotive business in his native Minnesota , operating a Ford dealership before re– tiring to California where

Debbie Theroux begins her third year as an assistant coach with the USO women's basketball program . She graduated from USO in 1986 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She currently is employed as a program su– pe rvi so r at a residential treatment center for abused children in the San Diego area.

he became an assistant coach under his daughter 's tutelage. His responsibilities with the Toreras lie in game management and practice assistance , especially with the team's centers and forwards. Marpe is a Navy veteran. While enrolled in the Navy's V-2 program in 1945, he was as– signed to Louisiana Tech University. While at Louisiana Tech , he played nose tackle for the football team and was the starting center on the Tech team that played in the NAIA national tournament in '45 . 5

Debbie played basketball for three seasons at USO. She is currently the USO career rebound leader (680) and is second in career scoring (1,010 points) and career free throws made (233) . She attended Grossmont Junior College for one year and was her conference's co-Most Valuable Player. She also had a standout high school career, being named AII-CIF during her years at Helix High School in nearby La Mesa. Debbie will have varied responsibilities this season. She will assist with conditioning and scouting and will work with the team's centers and forwards.