USD Women's Tennis 2006-2007

2007 USD WOMEN•s TENNIS USD Athletic Administration President ...................................................... Dr. Mary E. Lyons Vice President for Finance & Adm.I Institutional Representative ....................... Paul Bissonnette

USD General Information School Name University of San Diego Location 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110-2492 Year Founded 1949 Enrollment 7,600 Conference West Coast Conference Affiliation NCAA Division I USD Media Relations Assoc. AD/Media Relations Ted Gosen Student Assistant/ Women's Tennis Contact Andrew Miles ami1es-08@sandiego.edu Office Phone (619) 260-4745 Fax (619) 260-2990 West Tennis Courts Phone (619) 260-4600, ext. 2203

Table of Contents Table of Contents IFC 2007 Torero Outlook 1 Team Photo/Roster 2 Head Coach Sherri Stephens 3 Assistants/Facilities 4 Torero Biographies 5-7 2006 Statistics & Results 8 West Coast Conference 9 Zuzana Lesenarova 10 Stephens' All-Time Roster 11 Torero Tennis Tradition 12 NCAA Tournament History 13 USD Administration 14 Support Programs 15 Team adidas 16 San Diego - America's Finest City IBC 2007 Schedule/Team Photo BC San Diego Women's Tennis Quick Facts Head Coach: Sherri Stephens, 23rd year Career Record: 264-233 (22 Years) Assistant Coach: Patricia Tarabini, 2nd year Women's Tennis Phone: (619) 260-8893 Home Facility: USD West Tennis Courts West Courts Ph: (619) 260-4600, ext. 2203 Colors: Torero blue, navy & white Nickname: Toreros (Bullfighter) NCAA Tournament Appearances: 9

Executive Director ofAthletics .. Ky Snyder SeniorAssociate Athletic Director........... Mike Matoso Associate AD/Business Affairs ................. Dan Yourg Associate ADISWA....................................... Shaney Fink Associate Athletic Dir./Development ......... Brian Fogarty Assoc. AD/Ath. Facilities & Operations..... John Martin (tennis sport supervisor) Associate AD/Media Relations ................... Ted Gosen Associate AD/Sports Medicine................... Carolyn Greer, M.A., A.T., C. Asst. AD/Ath. Facilities & Operations........ Andy Fee Asst. AD/Marketing...................................... Briana Ruff Promotions Coordinator............................. Chris Morales Asst. Director ofAthletic Development.... Kari Logan Assistant Media Relations Directors ......... Chris Loucks & Ryan Mccann Director of Jenny Craig Pavilion ................ Josh Lawrence Jenny Craig Pavilion Events Manager....... Branda Cook Manager ofAth. Equipment Services ........ Maggie Sinclair Athletic Ticket Manager .............................. Sierra Foster Associate Athletic Trainers........................ Suzi Higgins, Paul Signorelli Assistant Athletic Trainer .......................... Wil Filamor Dir. ofAthletic Performance ....................... Stephane Rochel Dir. of Summer Camps ................................ Jenny Gilmore Head Team Physician .................................. Dr. Paul C. Murphy

SHERRI STEPHENS 2007 TENNIS CAMPS Save The Datel ADULT, June 24-29 Junior, July 22-27

High School, July 29-Aug. 3

Junior, July 15-20

For More Information, call (619) 260-2999 or visit www.usdcamps.com

Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Mission Statement As part of the University of San Diego, a Roman Catholic University, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to advancing academic and athletic excellence and enhancing students' lives while promoting the University of San Diego. Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Vision Statement As part of the University of San Diego, a Roman Catholic University, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is educating its student-athletes while building leadership and teamwork qualities and a reputation as winners on and off the field of play.

www. usdtoreros. com

Design, Edit & Layout: Ted Gosen & Andrew Miles Printing: Kings Printing Corporation Photos: Brock Scott, Scott Photo; Stan Liu, action.

2007 U11iversity of Sa11 Diego Toreros Women's Te1111is - Ni11e NCAA Tournament Appearance.\·

Umverslty of San Diego ArcniVet

1 Youthful Toreros Look To Continue Winning Ways in 2007 The 2007 USO women's tennis team will look to continue the program's winning ways that have become common place for Torero teams coached by Sherri Stephens. Stephens, who is entering her 23rd year directing the Torero fortunes , returns just three players from last year's squad that finished 11-7 overall and ranked 55th in the fina l ITA team rankings. Gone from the club are the team's top three singles players, including Emma Murphy who was a two-time WCC Player of the Year and advanced to the NCAA Tournament Individual Champion– ships the past three years. This season' s team will be extremely young with six of the eight players underclassmen . Desp ite just two juniors on the team, third-year player Helene Lindstrand (Ljungskile, Sweden) and first-year Cal transfer Monica Wiesener (Calabasas, CA), coach Stephens is not shy ing away from her typical strong schedul e that is loaded with teams ranked in the preseason polls. USO will have the advantage of playing nineteen of its twenty-one regular-season matches at the friendly confines of the beautiful USO West Tennis Courts, with 11 teams ranked among the Top-75 teams heading into the Spring season. USO, which enters the season with a ranking of 57th, will get tested by the likes of #3 USC, # 11 Cal, #34 Arizona, #39 SDSU, and #41 Penn, to name a few. Coach Stephens will look to her two juniors, Lindstrand and Wiesener, to provide the leadership necessary with such a young club. Wiesener ga ined invaluable experience during her first two years of collegiate tennis playing for the Cal Bears of the Pac- I 0. During Cal's 2005 campaign she played at No. 2 singles with the Go lden Bears, with the team fin ishing 14-9 overall and ranked 21st in the nation. She is projected to play at No. 1 singles for the Toreros this season. Lindstrand has improved each year with USO and this season is expected to play in the upper half of the singles ladder, and also compete in doubles play. USO also returns two sophomores that gained some experience during their frosh seasons - Zoe Taylor (Guelph, Ontario, Canada) and Sophia Vogt (Aptos, CA). Vogt was solid at No. 6 singles where she tallied an 8-5 record, and also teamed up with Brittany Reitz at No. 3 singles for a 7-5 mark. Taylor gai ned some playing experience at No. 6 si ngles and No. 3 doubles. Coach Stephens welcomes four freshmen to the team this season who should all get a chance to compete and contribute right away. Leading the way is Samantha Mouly (Paris, France), whose brother Jonas plays on US D's men's team. Mouly is a three-time champion of Paris. She is expected to play in the upper half of singles . Alexandra Demidova (Stockholm, Sweden), who should play in the middle of the singles line-up, is a fierce competitor who should pro– vide the team with a lot of pos iti ve energy. Justine Perl (San Diego, CA), from nearby Torrey Pines High School , is a three-time CIF Doubles Champion . She is projected to play in the lower half of singles, and give the Toreros a big boost in doubles play. Vitalina Parschutkin (Co1ie Madera, CA), a late addition to the team this Spring, will give the Toreros some added depth. Following their regular-season dual match schedule, the Toreros will participate in the 2007 West Coast Conference Championships the weekend of April 20-22. Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, is the host site this year. With this so lid schedule, the 2007 version of the USO women's tennis team should provide a lot of excitement this season.

2007 TORERO OUTLOOK

2007 University of San Diego Toreros Women's Tennis - Nine NCAA Tournament Appearances

2

2007 ROSTER & TEAM PHOTO

(Top Row 1-r): Volunteer Asst. Emma Murphy, Alexandra Demidova, Helene Lindstrand, Head Coach Sherri Stephens, Asst. Patricia Tarabini. (Front Row 1-r): Zoe Taylor, Sophia Vogt, Justine Perl, Monica Wiesener, Samantha Mouly. 2007 USD WOMEN'S TENNIS ROSTER Name Alexandra Demidova Hometown/Last School Stockholm, Sweden/Procivitas Gymnasium Ljungskile, Sweden/Katrinelunds Gymnasiet Ht. 5-7 5-11

Yr. FR JR FR FR FR so so JR

Helene Lindstrand Samantha Mouly Vitalina Parshutkin Justine Perl Zoe Taylor Sophia Vogt Monica Wiesener

5-6 5-4 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-6

Paris, France/Notre Dame de Boulogne Corte Madera, CA/Sir Francis Drake HS San Diego, CA/Torrey Pines HS Guelph, ON, Canada/Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute Aptos, CAI Aptos HS Calabasas, CA/Cal Berkeley

Sherri Stephens (23rd year) Patricia Tarabini (2nd year)

Head Coach:

Volunteer Assistant: Emma Murphy (1st year)

Assistant:

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO QUICK FACTS FOUNDED: 1949 LOCATION: 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110-2492 Phone: 619/260-4803 PRESIDENT: Dr. Mary E. Lyons EXECUTIVE DIR. OFATHLETICS: Ky Snyder INSTITUTIONAL REP: Paul Bissonnette CONFERENCE: West Coast AFFILIATION: NCAA Division I ENROLLMENT: 7,600 NICKNAME: Toreros COLORS: Torero Blue, Navy, White STADIUM: USD West Tennis Courts

2007 University of San Diego Toreros Women's Tennis - Nine NCAA Tournament Appearances

3 Sherri Stephens, the 2004 WCC Coach of the Year, is now entering her 23rd season as the head coach of the University of San Diego women's tennis team. With Coach Stephen's leadership, the Toreros have gained respect as a national contender and she has turned the women's tennis program into one of the most respected programs in the nation. Stephens arrived at USO in the Fall of 1984 and immediately began to reshape the women's tennis fortunes. Over the past twenty-two seasons against some of the nation's top women's tennis programs, Stephens has accumulated a win-loss record of 264-233, finishing nineteen seasons with awin-loss percentage greater than .500. During her time coaching the Toreros, she has advanced her team to the NCAATournament nine times (1989, 1990, 1991 , 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998,and 1999).The Toreros have finished among the nation's top-25 in eight seasons, with a high of#14 in 1989, (18-8 overall record), which was USD's first team to advance to the NCAA's. Stephens has also had five Toreros receive a total of twelve NCAAAll-American honors: Tonya Fuller (1991), Laura Richards (1992, 1993), Julie McKean (1992, 1993, 1994), most recently Zuzana Lesenarova (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000), and Katarina Valkyova (1999, 2000). Lesenarova became the school's first NCAA Division national champion when she won the singles title in 1999.

HEAD COACH SHERRI STEPHENS

This past season, Stephens led USO to a 11-7 overall record , a 4-1 WCC record , and a final national ranking of No. 55. The Toreros earned solid victories over No. 38 Washington, No. 46 SMU , and No. 56 Kansas State. .Emma Murphy, ranked the No. 46 singles player in the nation, finished the season with a win-loss record 13-2 and reached the NCAA Singles Championships for the third straight season. Murphy and Lauren Perl, ranked No. 34 doubles team in the nation, finished the season with a win-loss record of 9-4. During the 1999-2000 season, USO women'stennis team finished with anational ranking

of 75. That spring, two USO individuals appeared in the NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Tourna– ment held in Malibu, CA. Zuzana Lesenarova advanced to the third round of the singles tournament, eventually losing to Stanford's Laura Granville in three sets (6-0, 4-6, 6-3). Katarina Valkyova lost in the first round to Cincinnati's Kara Molony in three sets (6-0, 3-6, 6-3). The Lesenarova/ Valkyova duo entered the NCAA doubles tournament ranked No. 1 in the nation, but had to withdraw due to injury. Both Lesenarova and Valkyova earned NCAAAll-American honors in 2000. In the 1998-1999 season, Stephen' squad finished 14-11 overall, advancing to the 2nd round of the NCAA's and finishing with a national ranking of No. 28. Zuzana Lesenarova won the 1999 NCAA Singles Championship; she held her No. 1 ranking all spring and won three of four ITA Grand Slam events. Katarina Valkyova, a third alternate at the NCAA's, would go on to advance to the quarters where she was dealt a three-set loss by Lesenarova. The duo teamed up in doubles play to advance to the NCAA semi-final round . Lesenarova and Valkyova were named 1999 NCAA All-Americans. Julie McKean, a member in USD's Chet & Marguerite Pagni Family Athletic Hall of Fame, was a three-time All-American under Stephens' guidance. Well respected among her peers in the coaching profession, Sherri has been a featured

speaker at several ITA Coaches' Conven– tions. Twice she has had the privilege of

coaching at the Olympic Sports Festival (1993/South, 1995/West), with her 1995 squad winning the gold medal. She was named the 1994 Female Coach of the Year by the USTA, Southern California Section/San Diego Dis– trict. Sherri has been involved with numerous administrative positions within collegiate tennis such as: the NCAA Ranking Committee, the NCAA Rules Committee, and as Tournament Chairman or the All-American

National Championships the past four years. She also runs summer camps every year. A native of Phoenix, Arizona , Sherri was a nationally ranked player on the junior cir– cuit before enrolling at the University of Arizona. After completing her collegiate playing career in 1979, she began her coaching career as an assistant for the Ari– zona Wildcats.

Sherri Stephens Teams That Finished With Final Season National Ranking Year Record Final Rank Year Record Final Rank 2006 11- 7 #55 1996* 15-9 #25 2005 9-11 #68 1995* 16-8 #24 2004 11-9 #53 1994 14-5 #21 2003 10-10 #45 1993 11-9 #24 2000 8-12 # t-75 1992* 15-5 #16 1999* 14-11 #28 1991* 12-12 t-#18 1998* 12-9 #31 1990* 12-12 t-#17 1997* 16-12 #36 1989* 18-8 #14 *NCAA Tournament Team

2007 University of San Diego Toreros Women's Tennis - Nine NCAA Tournament Appearances

4

ASSISTANTS/WEST TENNIS COURTS

PATRICIA TARABINI 2nd Year Patricia Tarabini begins her second season as top assistant to head coach Sherri Ste– phens . Patricia, who goes by the nickname Pato, has spent her li fe playing and now teaching the sport of tennis. Known as one of the world's best doubles players, Pato possesses vo lumes of information and is excited to share this with interested students. Her resume speaks for itself - Grand Slam Champion; Two-time Olympian; Si lver Med– a list representing Argentina; 16 years on the Professional Tour; Ranked in top 20 in the world; women's doubles for the past IO years; Coach of Conchita Martinez; Teaching professional at SantaLuz Club in San Diego, CA EMMA MURPHY 1st Year Emma Murphy is in her first year as a vo lunteer assistant for the Toreros. No stranger to USD or women's tennis, Murphy completed an outstanding four-year career (2003-2006) for head coach Sherri Stephens. Murphy advanced to the NCAA Tournament the past three seasons, including a 2nd round appearance in 2005. A four-time First Team All-West Coast Conference selection, Murphy was named the WCC Player of the Year twice (2004, 2005). From Cork, Ireland, Murphy finished with a national ranking of46th in singles last year, and teamed with Lauren Perl for a final doubles ranking of 34th. This past fa ll she participated in the SantaLuz Open, a USTA Pro Circuit Tennis Tournament.

USD WEST TENNIS COURTS

The USD West Tennis Courts, home of the USD women's and men's tennis teams, went through a complete renovation in 2003 of its eight- comi facility at the west end of the USD campus. The site received a new concrete substructure and surface; new chain link fences with screening; new oncourt storage units; a new center walkway with individual court access ; a new entry way with nearby public faci lities; a new tournament desk area with nearby storage; and additional bleacher seating. Both Torero teams began playing dual matches there this in March, 2003 . The USD West Tennis Courts also has been the host site for the 2003 WCC Men's Championships, the 2005 WCC Women's Championships, and wi ll be the host site for the 2007 WCC Championships this coming April for the men's teams.

USO RECEIVES LEAD GIFT FOR FUTURE TENNIS CENTER The University of San Diego athletic department has received the lead gift for USD's future Tennis Center from Cindy Hogan. The facility will be named the "Skip and Cindy Hogan Tennis Center". Preliminary plans call for the Tennis Center to retain USD's unique park like setting; for 12 lighted championship courts with 2000 seats; electronic scoring system, and quality sound system; entry pavilion with ticketing and concessions; public facilities and gathering space with display wall; and support facilities that include home and visitor team rooms, meeting rooms, athletic training area and office. For more information, contact the USO Athletic Development Office at 619) 260-5917.

2007 University of San Diego Toreros Women's Tennis - Nine NCAA Tournament Appearances

5

LINDSTRAND & WIESENER

HELENE LINDSTRAND 5'11" Junior-Ljungskile, Sweden

USO: One of just two juniors on the team... Projected to play in upper half of both singles and doubles, and provide youth– ful team leadership and experience...This past Fall advanced ..._______. to Round of 16 at SDSU Fall Classic, and earned a win at ITA West Regional Championships.. . Last season recorded a solid 7-6 doubles record at No. 2 with Jenny Brown .. . Also played No. 4 singles for 11-7 Toreros that finished ranked 55th in the nation ... In Fall of 2005 earned key win over Camelia Todorovic of Arizona at Wilson/lTA West Regionals.. . Freshman year (2004-05) tallied six combined singles wins playing at both No. 5 and No. 6 singles for Torero team that placed 2nd at WCC Championships during spring season ... During the Fall season reached the Round of 16 at the San Diego State Fall Classic; also qualified for the ITA Southern California Regional Championships. HIGH SCHOOL/PREP: Attended Katrinelunds Gymnasiet... Was ranked among the top-10 in Sweden in the U18 division as a senior in high school. PERSONAL: Anative of Ljungskile, Sweden ... Chose USO because of the weather, the great tennis program, strong academics , and beautiful campus.

MAJOR: International Relations.

MONICA WIESENER 5'6" Junior- Calabasas, California

USO: Wiesener is currently in her junior year of college after transferring this year from UC Berkeley... Projected to play No. 1 singles and No. 1doubles for the Toreros.

COLLEGE: Joined Cal team in spring of 2004 as a freshman .. . In 2005 she played No. 2 singles for the 14-9 Bears that finished with anational ranking of 21st.. . Tallied a 4-4 singles record at No. 2 and finished with 12 singles wins on the year. HIGH SCHOOL/PREP: Attended Calabasas High School for two years, and then trans– ferred to Laurel Springs Academy for independent study...At Calabasas High School, she played on their varsity tennis team ... In her two years of playing on the team, she earned the MVP Award .. . Also named league MVP in 2002 and 2003... An offensive baseliner with top National Junior and Southern California rankings. PERSONAL: Wiesener was born in Los Angeles, CA on December 12, 1985... She grew up most of her life in Calabasas , CA. ..She chose to attend USO because she had heard great things about the coaching staff and the school.

MAJOR: Economics

2007 University of San Diego Toreros Women'.~ Tennis - Nine NCAA Tournament Appearances

6

TAYLOR & VOGT

'

ZOE TAYLOR 5 '7" Sophomore - Guelph, Ontario, Canada

USD: This is Zoe's third year at USO, and second year on the women's tennis team ... This year is projected to play in the middle of the singles lineup for the Toreros ,and also ....______,.. contribute in doubles play... Last year finished 1-1 at No. 6 singles during the Spring season . HIGH SCHOOL/PREP: Attended Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute and played on the tennis team. PERSONAL: Zoe was born in Ottawa , Ontario, Canada on November 25, 1987, and grew up most of her life in her hometown, Guelph... Chose to attend the University of San Diego because of the small size , the beautiful campus, the location of the school , and the tennis team .. .Taylorwas also recruited by USF, George Washington University, and the University of Houston...She is a vegan , loves to run , loves to travel, and is obsessed with music.

MAJOR: Business

MINOR: Communications

SOPHIA VOGT 5 '7" Sophomore -Aptos, California

USD: This is Vogt's second year on the Torero tennis team... Projected to contribute in the lower half of the singles ladder... ________. Will also compete in doubles at No. 2.. . Last year finished 8-5 in singles playing at No. 6 for the 11-7 Toreros... Also teamed with Brittany Reitz for a 7-5 record at No. 3 doubles. HIGH SCHOOL/PREP: Attended and played women 's tennis at Aptos High School , which was in the SCCAL - CCS League, under Head Coach Gay Finch... Received Most Valuable Player and Most Improved Player accolades during her high school tennis campaign .. She also played on the girl's basketball team. PERSONAL: Born October 14, 1987 in Santa Cruz, CA, but her hometown is Aptos, CA. .. Received Most Valuable Player and Most Improved Player accolades during her high school tennis career.. .Also recruited by University of Maryland and Santa Clara.. . Chose to attend USO for the tennis program, the location, and the beautiful campus.. . Has traveled all across America and Europe and has lived in Boston , Washington D.C. , and Hawaii.

MAJOR: International Relations; (Minor) Conflict Resolution

2007 University of San Diego Toreros Women's Tennis - Nine NCAA Tournament Appearance.~

7

THE NEWCOMERS

ALEXANDRA DEMIDOVA 5 '7" Fr. - Stockholm Sweden USD: Demidova is in her freshman year with the Toreros... Is projected to play in the middle of the singles lineup, and also in doubles... This past Fall competed at the San Diego Fall Classic, the ITA West Regional Champion– ships (won two matches in consolation bracket) , and the SDSU Fall Classic

where she earned wins over players from Pepperdine and SDSU. HIGH SCHOOL/PREP: Played tennis at ProCivitas Gymnasium. PERSONAL: Was born in Stockholm, Sweden on June 14, 1986.. .Demidova chose to attend USO because of the school's resources and the tennis team's coaching staff. MAJOR: Economics SAMANTHA MOULY 5'6" Fr. - Paris France USD: Mouly is in her first year at USO... Projected to play in upper ladder of singles, as well as with doubles.

HIGH SCHOOL/PREP: Played tennis at Notre dame de Boulogne... At 16's and 17's, won with the Racing Club de France (French team champion- ship)... Is a three-time champion of Paris... Won the Tremblay-en-France (11 y)... Finalist at ACBB Tournament (12y)... Quarterfinalist at French Cham- pionship for 16-year-olds.

PERSONAL: Born in Paris, France on February 10, 1988... Older brother, Jonas, plays on the USO men's team ... Chose USO because of tennis program and the school's high level of academics. MAJOR: Biology (Pre-Med).

JUSTINE PERL 5 '7" Fr. - San Die o, CA USD: Perl is a freshman with the Toreros... Projected to play at No.5-6 singles, and contribute in doubles competition as well. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Torrey Pines High School where she was afour-year varsity performer... Was athree-time CIF Doubles Champion ... Freshman year reached CIF Doubles title match ... Senior year earned "Heart of the Team" award ... Junior year named "Most Spirited"... Freshman year recipient of "Coaches Award".

PERSONAL: Perl, nickname "Jay," was born in San Diego, CA on July 28, 1988...Chose USO to attend a small school, and because of the beauty of the campus... Hobbies include singing, dance, and being competitive with everything she does... Older sister Lauren played tennis at USO (2003-2006). MAJOR: Communications

VITALINA PARSCHUTKIN 5'4" Fr. - Corte Madera, CA USD: Parschutkin just joined the USO women's tennis team in March.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Sir Drake High School where she played for Coach Renee Glenn ... Senior year earned "Coaches Award" and went 13-1 in singles... Advanced to the MCAL championships... Named team MVP junior and sophomore campaigns, including a perfect 14-0 record during her junior year. PERSONAL: Was born in Riga, Latvia on January 30, 1988... Loves to travel and speaks Russian ... Chose USO for its location, beautiful weather, and small campus size. MAJOR: Undeclared. 1007 University of San Diego Toreros Women's Tennis - Nine NCAA Tournament Appearances

8

2006 STATISTICS & RESULTS

2006 UNIV. OF SAN DIEGO WOMEN'S TENNIS (Final Record: 11-7; #55) Jan. 23 CS FULLERTON W, 7-0 Jan. 25 @ # 5 USC L, 7-0 Jan. 27 @ San Francisco W, 5- 1 Jan. 28 @ # 17Cal DNP/\ Feb. 5 #38 SACRAMENTO STATE L, 5-2 Feb. 11 UC RIVERSIDE W, 6-1 Feb. 25 #23 PEPPERDINE L, 5-2 Mar. 4 vs. Idaho(@ Seattle, WA) W, 4-3 Mar. 5 @ #38 Washi ngton W, 6-1 Mar. 10 #46 SOUTHERN METHODI ST* W, 4-2 Mar. 11 #61 SOUTH FLORIDA* L, 5-1 Mar. 12 #56 SAINT MARY' S* DNP/\ Mar. 17 WISCONSIN W, 6-1 Name Ht. Yr. Hometown Mar. 19 #56 KANSAS STATE W, 4-3 Jenny Brown 5-7 Sr. Medford, OR Mar. 25 @ Loyola Marymount w, 4-3 He lene Lindstrand 5- 11 So. Lj ungskile, Sweden Apr. 2 @ #29 Fresno State L, 5-2 Emma Murphy 5-8 Sr. Cork, Ireland Apr. 19 @ #32 San D iego State L, 5-2 Lauren Perl Apr. 2 1 vs. Portland & W, 4-0 Brittany Reitz Apr. 22 vs. Loyo la Marymount & L, 4-2 Zoe Tay lor Apr. 23 vs. Saint Mary's & W, 4-3 Sophi a Vogt 5-8 Sr. San Diego, CA 5-4 Jr. Newport Coast, CA 5-7 Fr. Guelph, ON, Canada 5-7 Fr. Aptos , CA DNP" = Ra in Out; * denotes USO Invitational ; Head Coach: Sherri Stephens (22nd year) Nie Beuque & Patri cia Tarabini & denotes WCC Championships at Santa Clara. Assistant Coaches: HOME MATCHES IN BOLD CAPS

FINAL 2006 SINGLES (as of Jan. 1st) PLAYER No. I

Total

No. 2 No. 3 No.4 No. 5 No. 6

13-2 10-5

13-2

(#46) Emma Murphy

1-1

9-4 1-1

Jenny Brown Laruen Perl

6-9

5-8

4-11

4-11 5-1 0

He lene Lindstrand

5-1 0

Brittany Rei tz Sophia Vogt

8-5 1-1

8-5 1-1 9-6

Zoe Tay lor

4-11

47-43

10-5

5-10

13-2

6-9

Totals

Emma Murphy

FINAL 2006 DOUBLES (as of Jan. 1st) TEAM No. I

No. 2

Total

No. 3

9-4 7-6 7-5 0-1

9-4

(#34) Murphy/Perl Brown/Lindstrand

7-6

7-5 0-1 7-6

Vogt/Reitz Reitz/Taylor

7-6

9-4

23-16

Totals

Lauren Perl

2007 University of San Diego Toreros Women's Tennis - Nine NCAA Tournament Appearances

A nationally recognized and competitive force in intercollegiate athletics, the WCC sponsors 13 spo11s: men's and women's basketball, soccer, tennis, cross country, and

The West Coast Conference is dedicated to providing oppmtunities for student-athletes to achieve their fullest potential, both on the playing field and in the classroom.

golf; baseball; and women's volleyball and rowing. The WCC has produced over 30 NCAA indjvidual or team champions and numerous Academic All-Americans throughout the history of the league. Many outstanding WCC student-athletes have also gone on to excel in professional sports.

The eight WCC member institutions span the western coast of the Uni ted States, from the pine forests of Eastern Washington, to the Columbia River Basin, to the dynamic San Francisco Bay Area and the sunny beaches of Southern California.

CONFERENCE

The league is characterized by

the stability of its membership - only two

The long and rich tradition of the WCC

•

• • •

" •

' . • demonstrates that success in intercollegiate athletics can be built on the foundation of

conferences have been together longer - and its unique emphasis on combining excellence in athletics with excellence in academics.

• -,

SAi NT MARY 'S

SAN DIEGO

SAN FRANCISCO

SANTA CLARA

10

ZUZANA LESENAROVA

2007 University of San Diego Toreros Women's Tennis - Nine NCAA Tournament Appearances

11

STEPHENS• ALL-TIME ROSTER

Jill Allen (1986) Jenna Anderson (2004-05) Paola Arrangoiz ( 1999-00-01-02) Lena Baensch (2004) Julie Baird ( 1994-95-96-97) Dina Birch ( 1994-95) Lindsay Blanckensee ( 1995) Kara Brady ( 1991-92-93-94) Aby Brayton ( 1987-88-89-90) Jenny Brown (2003-04-05-06) Conni Campbell (1985-86-87-88) Donna Clooney ( 1987) Erin Coughlin ( 1985) Alexandra Demidova (2007) Maddy Diekmann ( 1992) Yvonne Doyle ( 1994-95-96-97) Christy Drage ( 1987-88-89-90) Siri Fomsgaard (2001) Tonya Fuller ( 1988-89-90-91) Veronica Gholston (1985) Laura Gonzalez ( 1985-86-87-88) Jill Greenwood ( 1986-87-88-89) Paula Hansen ( 1990-91-92-93) Catherine Heppell (2001-02-03-04) Steffi Hesse (1995-96-97-98) Hillary Hobel (1988-89) Stephanie Hogue (1988-89)

1993 USD Women's Tennis Reunion

2004 usn n ,

""omen's T,

.

ennis 20th A

nn,versary

Emma Murphy (2003-04-05-06) Lisa Murphy ( 1985) Vitalina Parshutkin (2007) Justine Perl (2007) Lauren Perl (2003-04-05-06) Annie Pinjuv ( 1985-86-87) Heather Pol umbus (1999-00-01-02) Millie Prior (1997-98-99) Erika Pyne (1999-00-0 I) Gina Raftus ( 1985) Annie Rapp (2002-03) Brittany Reitz (2004-05-06) Laura Richards (1991-92-93-94) Christine Schmeidel (1989) Anne Seppi (2000-01-02) Michelle Smith ( 1996-97) Kristine Smith ( 1993-94-95-96) Sarah Smith (1986) Therese Smyth (1996) Zoe Taylor (2006-07) Rose Tarkanian (1986) Anja Tragardh ( 1998-99-01) Katarina Valkyova ( 1999-00-01) Sophia Vogt (2006-07)

Ann Hooker (1985) Tracy Ishii ( 1992) Kay Izzard (1985-86)

Tasha Jackson ( 1995-96-97-98) Kelley Jewell (1986-87-88-89) Brigid Joyce ( 1995-96-97-98) SakoIwan "Tuck" Kacharoen (1989-90-91- 92) Lauren Kazarian (2002-03-04-05) Belinda Kelly (2001) Nicole LaChiusa (1986-87-88-89) Jennifer Larking (1986-87-88-89) Karen Lauer ( 1990-91-92-93) Stacie Lee ( 1998-99-00-01) Lauren Leo (2003) Zuzana Lesenarova ( 1997-98-99-00) Helene Lindstrand (2004-05-06-07) Tara Livesay (2002-03-04-05) Tiana Lum-Tucker (2003) Krista Manning ( 1998-99-00-0 I) Laura Mannisto ( 1990-9 I-92-93) Julie McKeon ( 1991-92-93-94)

ASSISTANT COACHES Chris Atzet (2000-05)

Julie Baird (1998) Kara Brady (1995) Nie Beuque (2005-06) Ann Davis (1997) Steve Dawson ( 1986) Jean Dillingham (1985) Nicole Elliott (1997)

Jun Hernandez (1998-99) Patricia Tarabini (2007) Emma Murphy (2007) Tammy Stephens (1994-97) Kathy Toon (I 987-90) Anne-Marie Voorheis (1991-93) Robin White (1995)

Mirja Wallmark (1997-98) Monica Wiesener (2007)

Samantha Mouly (2007) Margo Mullally (1990-91)

Current players in bold italics

Current coach in bold italics

2007 University of San Diego Toreros Women's Tennis - Nine NCAA Tournament Appearances

12

TORERO TENNIS TRADITION

The 1996 season was another banner year for USD with the Toreros winning 12 of their final 14 to finish 15-9 overall and ranked #25 in the nation. USD lost to Cal 1-5 in the first round of the NCAA's with Kristine Smith earning US D's point with a 7-6, 6-4 win over #40 Amanda Augustus at No. I. Smith and Yvonne Doyle also were selected to play in the NCAA Doubles Championships. Julie Baird and Kristine Smith were selected 1996 ITA Scholar-Athlete All-Americans. The 1997 season was led by freshman Zuzana Lesenarova's impact on the NCAA tennis scene. With a variety of injuries hitting the Torero squad throughout the season, she guided the team into the second round of the NCAA's and to a final record of I6-1 2. She advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Individual Tournament, finished with a national ranking of 20th, and earned NCAA All-America honors. . . The 1998 season saw USD finish 12-9 overall and with a national ranking of No. 31. The Toreros advanced to the NCAA's for the eighth time under the leadership of coach Sherri Stephens. Additionally, Zuzana Lesenarova advanced to the semis of the NCAA Individual Championships and garnered her second straight NCAA All-America honor. . USD capped off a superb season, finishing 14-11 and #28 tn the nation -- the season was highlighted by the team's 5-4 victory over then #4-ranked Cal. USD advanced to the NCAA's for the fifth straight season, and junior Zuzana Lesenarova was crowned the 1999 NCAA National Champion, and won three of the four ITA Grand Slam titles. Sophomore Katarina Valkyova joined Zuzana as a '99 All-America recipient. The 1999-00 USD women 's tennis team finished 8-12 overal l with a national ranking of 75. Two USD individuals appeared in the NCAA Division I Women 's Tennis Tournament held in Malibu, CA. Zu– zana Lesenarova advanced to the third round of the singles tournament, eventually losing to Stanford's Laura Granville in three sets (6-0, 4-6, 6-3_). Katarina Valkyova lost in the first round to Cincinnati's Kara Molony tn three sets (6-0, 3-6, 6-3). The LesenarovaNalkyova duo entered the NCAA doubles tournament ranked No. I in the nation, but had to withdraw due to injury. Both Lesenarova and Valkyova earned NCAA All-America honors in 2000. The last four seasons have seen the Toreros back in the national spotlight with final team rankings in the top-75. Last season senior Emma Murphy, a two-time WCC Player ofthe Year, made her third appearance m the NCAA Tournament. She finished with a national ranking of 46th and helped USD to an 11-7 mark (#55 team ranking) . The future looks bright for USD women 's tennis. The high caliber of tennis consistently played at USD contributes to the program's identity as a university with superior scholar-athletes. Stephens' players are recruited based on the ir academic and athletic abilities, she says, and other schools notice when USD athletes are graduating in four years and playing in national competitions. "I get the more well-rounded players who become every bit as good as the nationally ranked players because they put everything they have into it," Stephens says. "These young women really work hard. They take full class loads and practice four to five hours a day, not including conditioning and weights. "They ' re playing the highest level of tennis there is and not sacrificing academics," she adds. "That's really special." SCHOLARSIDP INFORMATION The USD women's tennis program distributes scholarships based on athletic ability. These are given at the discretion of Head Coach Sherri Stephens. STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION The University of San Diego does not discriminate on the basi~ of ~ex, ra~e, color, religious belief, age, national origin, ancestory, or handicap in admis– sion to the University, in financial aid programs, in educational programs.a_nd policies, and in athletic or other University-administered programs. lnqumes concerning the application of the University's non-discrimination policies may be addressed to USD's Director of Academic Services.

3-time All-American Julie McKean

The USD women 's tennis program is proud of its tradition of excellence it achieves on the tennis court, as well as in the classroom. Since arriving at the University of San Diego in the fall of 1984, 23rd year coach Sherri Stephens and her staff have turned the USD program into one of the best, most respected women 's tennis programs in the nation. Over the past twenty-two seasons against some of the nation 's best, Stephens has accumulated a win-loss record of 264-233, finishing eighteen seasons with .500 or better marks. During this time her teams have advanced to the NCAA Tournament nine times (1989, 1990, 1991 , I992, I995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999), three times reaching the second round; finished among the nation's top-25 eight times with a high of # 14 in I989 ( I8-8 overall record); placed 2nd in the West Coast Conference Championships seventeen times; and had five Toreros receive a total of twelve NCAA All-America honors. After joining the West Coast Conference in 1986 and posting three straight winning seasons(' 86-88), the Toreros made their first NCAA appearance in 1989 behind the play of senior Jennifer Larking, Junior Aby Brayton and sophomore Tonya Fuller. USD defeated Tennesse 7-2, before falling to Florida. The Toreros wou ld go on to reach the NCAA's the next three years (1990-92) as we ll , riding the solid performances of former Toreros like Tonya Fuller ('9 1NCAAAll-America), two-time NCAAAll-Amenca Laura Richards, three-time NCAAAll-America Julie McKeon, Sakolwan "Tuck" Kacharoen , Kara Brady, Laura Mannisto, Karen Lauer and Paula Hansen. The doubles tandem ofMcKeon-Richards advanced to the semifinals of the 1992 NCAA Doubles Championships. USD 's '93 and '94 squads narrowly missed selection to the NCAAs, finishing with records of 11-9 (#24 !TA) and 14-5 (#21 !TA) respectively. Though the Toreros were eliminated from the NCAA Team Tournament (Malibu, CA) by the University of Indiana in the first round in 1995, a school record five USD players returned to Pepperdine the next week to compete in the individual tournaments. Among them was senior Dina Birch who was the lone Torero to play in the singles championship. Birch, the team 's# I player, finished the year with a singles record of24- I3 and national ranking of #44. At the national championships, Birch fought through a closely contested match before falling 6-4, 6-4 in the second round to the eventual champion. The doubles team of Kristine Smith and Yvonne Doyle prevailed to the round of 16, and finished the season 21-5 and ranked # 14.

2007 University of San Diego Toreros Women's Tennis - Nine NCAA Tournament Appearances

13

NCAA TOURNEY HISTORY

USD TEAM APPEARANCES AT NCAA TOURNAMENTS San Diego 7, Tennessee 2 Florida 6, San Diego I

USD NCAA ALL-AMERICANS

Zuzana lesenarova 4-Time NCAA Division 1 All-America 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

1989

San Diego 5, Kentucky 4 California 6, San Diego Mississippi 5, San Diego 1 Mississippi 5, San Diego 4 Indiana 5, San Diego 3 Cal 5, San Diego 1 San Diego 5, UNLV 4 USC 5, San Diego l San Diego State 5, San Diego 2 San Diego 5, Minnesota 1 USC 5, San Diego I Jennifer Larking (Singles) Jennifer Larking (Singles) Larking-Aby Brayton (Doubles) Aby Brayton (Singles) Tonya Fuller (Singles) Tuck Kacharoen (Singles) Tony Fuller (Singles) Fuller-Julie McKeon (Doubles) Julie McKeon (Singles) Laura Richards (Singles) McKeon-Richards (Doubles) Julie McKeon (Singles) Laura Richards (Singles) McKeon-Richards (Doubles) Julie McKeon (Singles) Laura Richards (Singles) Kristine Smith (Singles) McKeon-Richards (Doubles) Dina Birch (Singles)

1990

1991 1992 1995 1996 1997

1998 1999

Katarina Valkyova 2-Time NCAA Division I All-America 1999, 2000

INDIVIDUAL APPEARANCES AT NCAA TOURNAMENTS

1988 1989

Julie McKeon 3-Time NCAA Division 1 All-America 1992, 1993, 1994

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

Laura Richards 2-Time NCAA Division I All-America 1992,1993

1995

Kristine Smith-Yvonne Doyle (Doubles) Steffi Hesse-Lindsay Blanckensee (Dbls) Yvonne Doyle-Kristine Smith (Doubles) Zuzana Lesenarova (Singles ; Rd . of 8) Yvonne Doyle (Singles) Zuzana Lesenarova (Singles; Semis) Zuzana Lesenarova (Singles Champion) Katarina Valkyova (Singles; Rd. of 8) Lesenarova-Valkyova (Doubles; Semis) Zuzana Lesenarova (Singles; Rd. of 16) Katarina Valkyova (Singles) Lesenarova-Valkyova (Doubles) Emma Murphy (Singles) Emma Murphy (Singles, 2nd Rd) Emma Murphy (Singles)

Tonya Fuller First NCAA Division I All-America 1991

1996 1997

1998 1999

TWELVE

2000

ALL-AMERICA RECIPIENTS '91-'00

2004 2005 2006

2007 University of San Diego Toreros Women's Tennis - Nine NCAA Tournament Appearances

14

USD ADMINISTRATION

A Message From President Mary Lyons The University ofSan Diego is very proud ofthe student-athletes that rep– resent our institution on 16 men's and women's NCAA Division-I athletic teams. These are proud and serious competitors, honored to represent the University. The dedication you witness on the play ing fields , on the court, on the course, or in the water is greatly matched in the classrooms, the laboratories, on stage, or in the community. Last year thirty-four percent ofour student-athletes car– ried a grade-point average above 3.2, and eight ofour teams had a cumulative grade-point average above 3. 0. Athletics is vital to the University ofSan Diego, a way students,faculty, staff and alumni come together as one community. 1 am both a university president and a Torero fan; 1 look forward to sharing the excitement of Torero athletics with our many fans.

Dr. Mary E. Lyons President

University of San Diego Mission Statement The University of San Diego is aRoman Catholic institution committed to advancing academic excellence, expanding liberal and professional knowledge, creating adiverse and inclusive community, and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service. University of San Diego Vision Statement The University of San Diego is becoming a nationally preeminent Catholic university known for educating students who are globally compe– tent, ethical leaders working and serving in our complex and changing world.

KY SNYDER Executive Director ofAthletics Ky Snyder was named Executive Director of Athletics at the University of San Diego on December 10th, 2003. Dr. Mary E. Lyons, USO President, introduced Snyder who returns to USO where he was Director of Athletic Development between 1990-1996. He came back to USO from the San Diego International Sports Council where he held the position of President. With the San Diego International Sports Council, the Snyder's primary responsibility was to promote San Diego/Tijuana as the preferred region for sporting events and activities that benefit the community both economically and socially. Recent accomplishments of the Sports Council bid efforts include securing for San Diego the 1997 and 1998 ESPN Summer XGames,the Suzuki Rock 'n' Roll Marathon,the 1999 Major League Soccer All-Star Game, the inaugural Bank of America/U.S. Olympic Cup, NCAA Division I Men's Basketball First &Second Round (2001) contests, the NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Championships (2001) and Super Bowl XXXVII . In the spring of 2001 , Snyder was named the President of the San Diego Super Bowl XXXVII Host Committee. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the San Diego NFL Youth Education Town and the San Diego Super Bowl Task Force. Snyder was also the Executive Director of the San Diego International Sports Foundation. Prior to joining the SDISC, Snyder was the Director of Athletic Development at the University of San Diego for six years. At USO he was responsible for establishing the Torero Athletic Association, fund-raising efforts for athletics, managing athletic special events and generating corporate sponsorship of athletics. At USO he oversees an athletic department with sixteen NCAA Division I intercollegiate teams and

Ky Snyder Executive Dir. of Athletics

approximately 400 student-athletes. He is responsible for all administrative, management and supervisory aspects of the Department of Athletics. Additionally, he oversees the strategic long-range planning and monitoring of budgets, personnel, programs, facilities , fundraising , promotions and marketing, and public relations for an NCAA Division I program consisting of eight sports for men and eight sports for women. He serves on the NCAA Division I Football Rules Committee, the West Coast Conference TV Committee, Marketing Committee and Women's Basketball Committee. Snyder played football at San Diego State University. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from San Diego State University and has studied in the Master's Leadership Program at the University of San Diego. He is a guest lecturer at the University of San Diego'sMBA Sports Manage– ment program and the SDSU Hospitality Management program. Snyder, who has been a San Diego resident for 24 years, has a very athletic family. His wife, Sue, was a former standout member of the United States women's national volleyball team who played at San Diego State and also coached the Aztecs and University of San Diego's women's volleyball teams. In addition, Snyder's father, Lester, held the position as President of the United States Tennis Association. The Snyder's reside in Poway with their son Riley (age 13), daughter Sydney (age 10) and daughter Cammy (age 7). 2007 University of San Diego Torero.~Women's Tennis - Nine NCAA Tournament Appearances

SUPPORT PROGRAMS 15 I USO Academic Support Program & Student Services I

Sarabeth Pollock begins her second year as the Coordinator of Ath letic Academic Support for the University of San Diego. She has worked as a tutor in the Athletic Department since the fall of 200 1. She serves as the academic advisor for all sports except Football and Row– ing . Her responsibilities include the supervision of the Study Hall and the administration of the tutoring and mentoring programs. Currently, the AcademicSupport Program employs over 25 tutors who represent avariety of majors across campus, as well as over 12 mentors who are graduate students pursuing their masters degrees in USD's Counseling Program. The Study Hall and computer lab are open for student-athlete use all year long; during the semester they are open 60 hours per week and provide a quiet, studious atmosphere to foster academic excellence. Sarabeth graduated from USO in 2002 in the Honors Program, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History. She speaks Spanish and French fluently. A 5th generation San Diegan , she resides in Point Loma with her family. In her spare time, Sarabeth enjoys working on her novel that she hopes to have published by the end of the year. Robyn Fortney begins her second year as the Coordinator of AthleticStudent Services for USO.She coordinates the CHAMPS/Life Skills program which promotes the personal development of student-athletes. Also, she is an Academic Counselor to Football, Women's Rowing and Men's Rowing.

Sarabeth Pollock

The CHAMPS/ Life Skills program emphasizes five core commitment areas: • Commitment toAcademic Development • Commitment toAthletic Development • Commitment to Personal Development • Commitment to Career Development • Commitment to Service

From nearby Rancho Bernardo, Fortney earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications,with aminor in Leadership, from USO in 2002. She was a four-year member of the USO women's basketball team between 1998- 2002, including the 2000 squad that advanced to the NCAA Tournament. In 2004, she received her Master's Degree in Sport Management from the University of San Francisco.

Robyn Fortney

University of San Diego Sports Medicine

The main responsibilities of the University of San Diego Sports Medicine Staff is injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of all USO student-athletes. The Sports Medicine staff overseas sixteen intercollegiate teams and ap– proximately 400 USO student-athletes.Carolyn Greer, Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, is in her 29 th year as USD's Head Certified Athletic Trainer.

A 1975 graduate of San Diego State University with aBachelor of Arts Degree in Physical Education, Carolyn went on to earn her Mas– ter's in Sports Medicine in 1978. Over the years she has taught

Carolyn Greer classes in Sports Medicine and had numerous articles published in a variety of journals. Carolyn is assisted by Suzi Higgins, Paul Signorelli and Wil Filamor. The USO Sports Medicine team also consists of two orthopedic surgeons, one dentist, one internist and eight student interns. The USO training room is located on the first floor of the Jenny Craig Pavilion . The training room features a treatment area, a hydro-therapy room and taping stations. The training room is also equipped with cardiovascular and rehabilitation equipment.

2007 University of San Diego Toreros Women's Tennis - Nine NCAA Tournament Appearance.~

' rica's Fi CilV

·,·, ·.:.:,-~"'. ·.'..i,,_,'• .. ·~,.• ·•·.• · .. /:.i

' ·.r~ ·- · ..... "• .. . ~ 2006-07 W0/1/1£/IIJ TE/11/IIIS SCHEDUI£ HAWAII 10 :00AM Jan. 24 CAL STATE FULLERTON 1:00 PM Jan. 27 UC BERKELEY 11:00 AM Thurs Feb. 1 USC 1:30 PM Tues Feb. 6 LOUSIANA STATE UNIVERSITY 1:30 PM Sat Feb. 10 ARIZONA 10:00 AM Sun Feb. 18 LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY 10:00 AM Thurs Feb. 22 RICE 1:00 PM Sat Feb. 24 SACRAMENTO STATE 9:00 AM .• •. ·;../ ,,.

,,... UNLV

Fri-Sun Mar. 9-11

USO Invitational SAINT MARY'S PENNSYLVANIA SAN FRANCISCO

All Day

Fri. Sat.

Mar. 9 Mar. 10 Mar. 11 Mar. 17 Mar. 18 Mar. 21 Mar. 23 Mar. 29 Apr. 7 Apr. 10

1:00 PM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 1:00 PM 10:00 AM 1:30 PM 10:00 AM 1:30 PM

Sun. Sat Sun Wed

YALE

PRINCETON WASHINGTON

Fri

MARSHALL

Thurs

WEST VIRGINIA

Sat

OREGON

Tues

SAN DIEGO STATE UUNIVERSITY

e)

U•LL

-=

NCAA Regional Championships

Sat-Sun May 5-6 Tue-Mon May 22-28

TBA TBA

NCAA Championships