USD Volleyball 1990

Four Year Starter Senior Middle Blocker Suzanne Le Satz

"A Tradition Begins"

Head Coach Sue Hegerle-Snyder

A NEW ERA BEGINS For the past 15 years, the volleyball program at USO was directed by John Martin. Now the reins of leader– ship have been passed to Sue Hegerle-Snyder. A new tradition of USO volleyball has begun. One era marks its closing ...as another, new era is about to begin. Although inheriting a team which finished just 2-26 (1 · 13 WCC) in 1989, Hegerle-Snyderwill find experienced, quality volleyball players can be found at each position. Hegerle·Snyder feels there is definitely enough talent available to begin the rebu ilding of the USO program. The strength of the 1990 Toreras lies in its three sen ior middle blockers. Angie Rais was an Honorable Men– tion selection in the WCC in 1989. She led the Toreras in kills (246) and solo blocks (60). Four year starter Suzanne Le Satz joins with Rais to form a formidable blocking duo. She registered 140 kills, 123 digs and 40 solo blocks as a junior. Kathleen Hayes will provide depth at both blocking spots with added help expected to come from heralded freshman Nikki Wallace. The position of setter will belong to one of two talented sophomores. Vying for the starter's spot will be Kristi Harris, who registered 462 assists and 156 digs as a freshman, and Shannon Mutch, who recorded 407 assists and a .421 hitting percentage in her first year as a collegian. Hegerle-Snyder would like to begin the '90 season with one of the two assuming the primary set· ter's role. The battle for the three hitting positions will be an intense one in 1990. Hegerle-Snyder looks for sopho– more Maria Rickard to step to the forefront on the right side. Rickard recorded 151 kills and 252 digs as a fresh· man. Lefthanded sophomore Heather Oalley is slated for duty on the left side. Dalley recorded 176 kills and led the team in '89 with 287 digs. Expected to battle for the remaining hitting spot are junior Kellie Logsdon, who recorded 126 digs in '89, and sophomore Andrea Bruns, a 1989 walk-on who racked up 53 kills and 67 digs as a freshman. A pair of freshmen - walk-on Melissa Doell and highly talented Torril Purvis - will push the incumbents for playing time at all three positions. While intent on beginning a new volleyball tradition at USO, Hegerle-Snyder realizes she is inheriting a squad that relished victories only twice in 1989. She knows that the tasks awaiting the Toreras... including a tough early season schedule...are formidable...yet, she wel– comes the challenges. She feels that achieving ten vie· tories and moving up in the WCC standings are reasonable 1990 goals. 1990 marks a series of new beginnings for USO women's volleyball. It is the start of a new attitude and the onset of new traditions. For Sue Hegerle-Snyder and the Toreras, a new era is about to begin.

SUE HEGERLE·SNYDER begins her first year as Head Coach of the University of San Diego women's volleyball program. A 1984 grad– uate of San Diego State Univer– sity (Physical Education) with a Master of Science in Education, Hegerle-Snyder comes to USO from San Diego State, where she

had been an assistant coach since 1986. She brings to USO a national reputation as a top recruiter as well as a ti reless worker and a trainer of top-level athletes. Hegerle-Snyder is well known in competitive volley– ball circles. She competed in volleyball at SDSU for four years (1984 captain) and was an Honorable Mention All-Ame rican selection in 1984. She was a member of the USA National Women's Volleyball Team in 1984 through 1989, she played on USVBA national cham– pionships in 1985, '86 and '89. She was selected as Most Valuable Player at the USVBA national tourna– ment in 1984. A San Diego native, Hegerle-Snyder and her hus– band, Ky, reside in the Mission Bay area of San Diego.

I 1990 Women' s V:olleyball Team Front row (I tor): Torril Purvis, April Prohaska, Heather Dalley, Andrea Bruns, Melissa Doell, Kristi Harris, Shannon Mutch

Back row (I tor): Assistant Coach Dawn Colston, Manager Tim Vowles, Kellie Logsdon, Maria Rickard, Nikki Wallace, Suzanne LeSatz, Kathleen Hayes, Angie Rais, Head Coach Sue Hegerle-Snyder, Assistant Coach Erin Tomblin

Assistant Coaches

ERIN TOMBLIN begins her first season as an assistant coach at USO. A 1990 graduate of San Diego State University (Liberal Studies), Erin played volleyball (setter) at SDSU and was team captain and most valuable player in 1989. She also played two years

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DAWN COLSTON begins her first year as an assistant coach at USO. A native of Kent, WA, Colston is a graduate of the University of Idaho (majors in Educational Psychol– ogy and Health Science). She comes to USO after playing four years for the Vandals as a middle blocker and was team captain in

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Maria Rickard Kathleen Hayes Heather Dalley

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Marymount Assistant Coaches: Erin Tomblin Dawn Colston POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION The University of San Diego does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race color, religious belief, age, national origin, ancestry, or handicap in admission to the University, in financial aid pro– grams, in educational programs and policies, and in athletic and other university-administered programs. Inquiries concerning the application of the University's non-discrimination policies may be addressed to USD's Director of Academic Services.

Head Coach: Sue Hegerle·Snyder

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION The University of San Diego women's volleyball program dis· tributes scholarships based on athletic ability. These are given at the discretion of Head Coach Sue Hegerle-Snyder.

both her junior and senior years. She has been a coach with the junior program of the San Diego Volleyball Club as well as at Carlsbad High School. A highly competitive athlete, Colston will concentrate on coaching the middle blockers.

NIKKI WALLACE, Freshman, Lancaster, CA A

1990 Women's Volleyball Schedule

MEET THE TORERAS

A two-time MVP in the Golden League as well as Antelope Valley HS "Athlete of the Year", Nikki brings impressive credentials to USO. She will vie for a hitter's spot. Coach's Remarks: "Nikki is a raw talent with a lot of potential. She will be used in many positions this year." Angie was an AII-WCC Honorable Mention selection in '89. She paced the Toreras in both kills (246) and solo blocks (60) last season. Coach's Remarks: "Angie has the most experience on the team. She has the po– tential to have a great senior season. " Maria moves over to the right side of the attack this year. She recorded 151 kills and 252 digs as a freshman in 1989. Coach's Remarks: "Maria is a strong and determined player. She showed improve– ment in the spring and is becoming a good player. " One of three senior middle blockers, Kathleen will provide depth at the Toreras' strongest position. She recorded 60 digs in '89. Coach's Remarks: " Kathleen has three solid years of experience behind her. She will be a big part of the team's success this year." The only lefthander on this year's squad, Heather will vie for the left side hitter's spot. Her 287 digs led the Toreras in 1989. Coach's Remarks: " Heather is a feisty player. Her back row skills will be an asset to the team."

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KRISTI HARRIS, Sophomore, El Toro, CA

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One of two setters on the '89 squad, Kristi recorded 462 assists and 156 digs as a freshman. She will compete for the start· ing spot in 1990. Coach's Remarks: "Kristi is a verbal and aggressive leader. She sets a strong middle." While at Mira Costa HS, Melissa was voted her team's Most Inspirational Player. She was also captain of her club volleyball team. Coach's Remarks: "Melissa is a very aggressive player. She possesses good backcourt skills." A walk-on in '89, Andrea proved her value by recording 53 kills and 67 digs. She will battle for one of the hitter spots in '90. Coach's Remarks: "The best athlete on the team, Andrea is a natural jumper with a good arm swing." A walk-on with this year's squad, April will be counted on to improve the Toreras' back row play. Coach's Remarks: "April is a transfer from Simmons College who will be given every chance to show her back row skills " A Trustee Scholar and a Dean's List (First Honors) member as a freshman, Shannon led the Toreras with a .421 hitting percen– tage. She recorded 407 assists. Coach's Remarks: "Shannon is the quick– est player on the team. She sets a strong outside set. " A versatile athlete, Torril was an AII-CIF selection in volleyball and basketball at Bonita Vista HS. She will contest for one of the hitter spots. Coach's Remarks: "Torri/ is a good, all around player. She is very intense and has a lot of court sense." Entering her fourth year as a starter, Suzanne will be looked to for blocking and leadership. She registered 140 kills and 123 digs in 1989. Coach's Remarks: Suzanne is the best pure blocker on the team. A lot is expected from her this year." Kellie is one of the top contenders for a starting hitter spot. She recorded 66 kills and 126 digs as a sophomore. Coach's Remarks: "Kellie had a strong spring practice. She will add a lot of energy to the team."

Fri., Aug. 31 CAL STATE FULLERTON S·M, Sept. 2-3 Fresno State Invitational Sun., Sept. 2 University of Utah Mon., Sept. 3 Tournament Semis/ Finals Tue., Sept. 4 San Diego City Tournament Tue., Sept. 4 USO vs SDSU Finals at M. Larry Lawrence Jewish Community Center Th· S, Sept. 6-8 Asics Grand Pre Tournament at San Diego State University F· S, Sept. 14-15 Anteater Invitational Fri., Sept. 14 UC Irvine Sat., Sept. 15 Northern lowa/ USIU Tue., Sept. 18 Cal State Fullerton Fri., Sept. 21 Cal State Northridge Sat., Sept. 22 ALUMNI GAME Fri., Sept. 28 *PEPPERDINE UNIV. Sat., Sep. 29 *LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIV. Wed., Oct. 3 United States International Univ. Fri., Oct. 5 CAL POLY, SAN LUIS OBISPO Sat., Oct. 6 *SANTA CLARA UNIV. Sat., Oct. 13 *UNIV. OF SAN FRANCISCO Fri., Oct. 19 *Loyola Marymount Univ. Sat., Oct. 20 *Pepperdine Univ. Thu., Oct. 25 *GONZAGA UNIV. Sat., Oct. 27 *UNIV. OF PORTLAND Thu., Nov. 1 *Univ. of San Francisco Fri., Nov. 2 *St. Mary's College Sat., Nov. 3 *Santa Clara Univ. Sat., Nov. 10 *ST. MARY'S COLLEGE Tue., Nov. 13 U.S. INTERNATIONAL Sat., Nov. 17 *Gonzaga Univ. Sun. Nov. 18 *Univ. of Portland * - Indicates a West Coast Conference Match All HOME GAMES in bold and caps.

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ANGIE RAIS, Senior, Anchorage, AK

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MELISSA DOELL, Freshman, Manhattan Beach, CA

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MARIA RICKARD, Sophomore, Santa Barbara, CA

ANDREA BRUNS, Sophomore, Apple Valley, MN 9

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KATHLEEN HAYES, Senior, Canoga Park, CA

APRIL PROHASKA, Freshman, Santa Fe, NM

HEATHER DALLEY, Sophomore, Pacific Palisades, CA

SHANNON MUTCH, Sophomore, Newbury Park, CA

UNIVERSITY PROFILE The University of San Diego is an independent, Catholic univer– sity located on a 170-acre mesa overlooking Mission Bay, San Diego Harbor, and the Pacific Ocean. The campus is named Alcala Park after the Spanish university town where St. Didacus (i.e., Diego) spent much of his time. Complementing its splendid natural setting is the University's location just 10 minutes from downtown San Diego - con– veniently close to the major business, cu ltural, residential, and recreational areas, as well as the rail, bus and air terminals. Founded in 1949, USO is presently experiencing record atten– dance. Undergraduate enrollment stands at 3,800, graduate students bring the oerall campus enrollment to 5,900. The University includes a College of Arts and Sciences, and Schools of Business Administration, Education, Nursing, and Law. Each is characterized by high academic standards, small classes, and excellent student-faculty relations. Though the majority of students come from the West Coast, every region of the United States is well-represented on cam– pus. Students also attend USO from 24 foreign countries. In women's intercollegiate sports, USO fields programs in bas– ketball, cross-country, crew, softball, swimming, tennis and volleyball.

TORRIL PURVIS, Freshman, Chula Vista, CA

UNIVERSITY FACTS

LOCATION:

San Diego, CA 92110

ENROLLMENT: FOUNDED: AFFILIATION: CONFERENCE:

5,900 1949

NCAA Division I

West Coast Conference Dr. Author E. Hughes

SUZANNE LE SATZ, Senior, Phoenix, AZ

PRESIDENT:

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR:

Tom Iannacone Regina Sullivan

ASST. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: DIR OF ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT:

Open

DIR. FACILITIES/ REC.: ATHLETIC TRAINER:

John Martin

Carolyn Greer, MA, A. T., C.

S.I.D.:

Ted Gosen John 0. Rollo

ASST. S.I.D.:

HEAD COACH:

Sue Hegerle-Snyder

KELLIE LOGSDON, Junior, Los Angeles, CA

CAREER RECORD: ASSISTANT COACH:

First Year

Erin Tomblin and

Dawn Colston 2-26 (1-13 in WCC) USO Sports Center (2,500) Toreras Columbia Blue, Navy, White

1989 RECORD: ARENA: NICKNAME: COLORS: