USD Women's Basketball 1999-2000

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She took a lot of risks on local talent. It says a lot about her dedication to the community. community identify with the team . She /fewards local ta lent with the opportunity to :I stayhome. "I've known Kathy my whole life. I started in her camp when I was nine years old . She always said , "We're saving a scholarship for you ." She has helped me as a friend on and off the court. She has made a big difference in my life. - Michelle Brovelli, 1992-96 By recruiting local kids , it helps the • J?~la Mascari-Bott, 1986-90

The Quotable /Cathy Marpe "C'mon! You're a fifth year senior!" - Kari Ambrose, 1998-99 All– WCC Academic Team M-A-G-G-1-E!! - Maggie Dixon, 1998 Masry & Vititoe Classic All-Tournament

By the Numbers Numbers se ldom tell the whole story about athl etic success, but in the case of USD's head women 's basketball coach, Kathy Marpe, the numbers are compelling to say the least. 312 - Division I Coaching Victories 225 • Victories at USO 90 - West Coast Conference Wins 30 - wee Scholar Athletes 26 • Years as a collegiate head coach 20 - Years as head coach at USO 15 • AII-WCC First Team Selections 15 - AII-WCC Academic Members 13 • Winning seasons 7 - Trips to the post-season 6 • AIAW Regional appearances 2 - wee Coach of the Year 1 - GTE All-Academic America -

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT COACH MARPE ...

"Kathy is one of the most conscientious, professional coaches in the game today. She has a great coaching ethic and love of women's basketball. Her teams are , year-in and year-out, the hardest working team we play against." - Jim Sollars, University of Portland

"Kathy has been a great contributor to the sport of women 's basketball. Over the years she has earned the respect of her peers because of her dedication , commitment and enthusiasm for the game. She is a credit to the University of San Diego and to the West Coast Conference." • Mary Hile-Nepfel, University of San Francisco "Kathy has made valuable contributions to the legacy of women's basketball at USO. Her basketball knowledge, personal integrity, and commitment to the concept of the student– athlete has earned her the respect of coaching peers and her players. She has always made the welfare of her players her number one priority. It has been a pleasure and challenge to compete against her teams, because she forces me to be at my best. Playing against USO has made me a better coach. Playing for USO has made their players better people ." - Bill Nepfel, University of San Francisco "I think Kathy epitomizes c!ass as a coach . Her teams are very well coached and are always over-achievers, the mark of a truly great coach. Kathy's players always play their hearts out for her. You can always tell how much a team respects their coach by how hard they play, and Kathy's kids play VERY hard . But the thing I like most about Kathy is that she is humble in victory and gracious in defeat. She does not know it, but I think I learned a lot from her on being a professional on this level. She is a great coach, and a very caring , sincere person . And it is always a pleasure playing her teams (although

First Team Selection - National Strength and Conditioning All-America - NCAA Post Season - NCAA Statistical Champion - Olympic Festival Gold Medal

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"Kathy is not only an outstanding coach , she is a tremen– dous person. Her contributions to the growth of the women's game are many. As the "Dean of the WCC ," I am always seeking her input and perspective on aspects of the game and conference issues. Kathy has been very special to the Barney family as she gave my husband Michael his start in coaching and my son Jarryd another positive role model in his life. - Kellee Barney, Gonzaga University "I have great respect for Kathy. I think year in and year out she does a tremendous job with her team, especially in game preparation. As a junior college coach, Kathy was the first Division I coach that I had ever met and I was impressed then and remain that way. We are very lucky to have Kathy in our conference. - Kelly Graves, Saint Mary's College

1980-81 Toreros - Marpe's First Team at USD

" FREE THROWS WIN GAMES. " - ROLLIE MARPE