USD Women's Basketball 1995-1996

ASSISTANT COACHES/STAFF MEMBERS

Cheryl Getz begins her fourth season as chief assistant to USO Coach Kathy Marpe. Getz previously served as head coach at Eastern Michigan University for five seasons (1987-91) prior to her arrival at Alcala Park. Getz's numerous coaching assignments have taken her to all parts of the country. After two seasons as a graduate assistant at Central Michigan, she became the assistant at the University of Dayton (1984-86) before moving on to George Washington Uni– versity (1986-87). A native of Cleveland, Getz earned Cum Laude honors at the University of Cincinnati, where she received a Bachelor's degree in Physcial Education in 1982. Getz was team captain for two seasons with the Lady Bearcats basketball team.

Fourth Season Cincinnati, '82

Noteworthy: • Handles much of USD' s administrative duties • Works with team's post players • Recruiting coordinator

Melissa Allen is in her third season with the USO women's basket– ball program. Allen was with the Toreros in 1992-93 before spending a year coaching in Hawaii. She returned to the team last season where her primary focus has been with the guards. She also assists with practices and game day organization. Allen was a starting guard at the University of Hawaii, where she received a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education in 1990. While in the Rainbow program, Allen was named as the school's Scholar-Athlete oftheYearin 1987. The Spokane, Washington native is married to former U.S. National Volleyball team member Allen Allen.

Assistant Coach Third Season Hawaii, '90

Noteworthy: • Will assist in scouting • Works with the guards

Vicki de Jesus begins her first season as a graduate assistant coach, but fifth year in the women's basketball program. de Jesus was co– captain of the Toreros last season and named USD's Best Defensive Player for the second time. She graduated with a 7.2 career scoring average and a 3.5 career rebounding average. A native of San Diego, de Jesus played high school ball at Mt. Carmel High and was the school's all-time leading scorer. de Jesus earned a communication degree at USO and wants to be– come a high school counselor.

First Season San Diego, '95

Noteworthy: • Played four seasons at USO • Contact for Junior Torero Club

Roland Marpe begins his ninth season with the USO program. For four seasons (1987-91) Rollie served as a volunteer assistant coach to his daugh– ter Kathy, USD's head coach. Marpe joined the Toreros' staff upon retirement from his automo– tive sales business, which he operated for 35 years in his native Minnesota. Prior to opening his Ford dealership, Roland

Mollie Wolf begins her first year with the Torero basketball program, working with the coaching staff as a student assistant. As a mem– ber of the support staff, Wolf is responsible for basketball operations in the areas of game man– agement, preparations and equipment. Wolf played the guard position at West Hills High in Santee. She was named the team's Best Defensive Player her senior season. She is major– ing in biology at USO.

was a two-sport athlete at Louisiana Tech as part of the Navy's V-12 program. He served as a reserve center on the 1944-45 Bulldog basketball team that competed in the NAIA Tournament in Kansas City, MO and played end on the Tech football team.