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Academic Support

Shaney Fink begins her second year as USD's Academic

"The greatest challenge to a Divi– sion I athlete is to balance the demands ofsport while taking full advantage of the educational experience offered. The purpose of our program is to assist student-athletes in meeting this chal– lenge by offering tutoring, advising, mentoring and a quiet environment to study. The academic support program is designed to assist students in adjust– ing to life at USD and developing sound academic and career plans. By pro– moting a philosophy of individual re– sponsibility, which encourages each student-athlete to value their educa– tional experience, the academic sup– port program assists each athlete to realize their full potential. " Shaney Fink USD FOOTBALL VERIZON ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS

Support Coordinator.

Two seasons ago she was on the Torero volleyball coach– ing staff as a first year assistant, helping the Toreros to a 23-6 record and second round finish in the NCAA Tournament. Prior to USD she gained coaching experience at the high school, college and international levels for four years. She capped off a stellar collegiate career (1990-93) at Cal Berkeley and won selection to the All-Pac 10 Decade Team. Fink completed her B.A., graduating with honors in Social Science from Berkeley in 1994. She is currently working on a Masters Degree at USD in Counseling. Recently married, Shaney and her husband, Tom Vorkoper, reside in Del Mar.

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Jeb Dougherty 1st Team Defense, 1996

Jeb Dougherty 2nd Team Defense, 1995

Doug Popovich 1st Team Defense, 1995

Senior OL Bob Ballard receives diploma from President Alice B. Hayes at gradua– tion ceremonies. He was one of 16 Torero seniors to receive their diploma last May. ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER The USD Athletic Academic Support Program is designed to pro– mote the academic development of student-athletes. The primary objective is to offer the necessary resources for the academic success of student– athletes as they work to earn their degree. Academic Support Services are designed to enhance the student-athlete's overall collegiate experience and encourage development and attainment of academic and career goals. All USD student-athletes have access to advising, tutoring and mentoring services. The mentoring program, Access, was developed in 1999 and teams a graduate student in the Counseling programwith an athlete who would like to enhance study skills, learn about campus resources and receive guidance on goal development and attainment. Student-athletes also have access to a quiet area where they can study or work in the computer center. In addition, student-athletes are encouraged to utilize the campus learning centers including the Writing, Math and Logic Centers as well as to take advantage of the resources available to them in the Career Center, Counsel– ing Center and Computer Labs.

Doug Popovich 1st Team Defense, 1994

John Gomez 2nd Team Defense, 1988

Bryan Day 1st Team Defense, 1988

Bryan Day 1st Team Defense, 1987

Jeff Mansukhani 2nd Team Offense, 1986

Dan Herbert 1st Team D~fense, 1981