USD Women's Basketball 2003-2004

I KATHYMARPE Head Coach

24th year

Entering her 31 st year as a head coach and her 24 th season at the helm of the University of San Diego women's basketball program, Kathy Marpe's name is synonymous with the success of the USD Toreros.

Marpe's coaching career began in Minnesota at Spring Lake Park High School in 1971 where she not only coached basketball, but also the volleyball and

softball teams. In the combined three sports, the teams totaled an impressive 53-1 record.

Two years later, Marpe was coaching in "The Pit" at the University of New Mexico where the Lobos accumulated a 51-30 record in her final three seasons. She led the Lobos to consecutive finishes in the Associated Press Top 20 and made six AIAW Regional appearances in seven years. In addition, attendance records were attained with the women drawing over 1,000 per game with crowds reach– ing 2,000-3,000 - attendance figures that were unheard of in the 70's. In 1980, Marpe brought her coaching expertise to USD. Over the years, she has witnessed many changes in the game of women's basketball including the skills and athleticism of today's student athletes. Coach Marpe's ability to embrace and capitalize on the changes in the athletic environment

has resulted in many milestones that aspiring coaches admire including 3.65. career coaching victories, 111 West Coast Conference wins, 2 WCC coach of the year awards, 2 conference tournament championships and 2 NCAA Tour– nament teams. In addition under Marpe's tute– lage , 5 Toreros, Susie Erpelding, Jessica Gray, Erin Malich, Chris Enger, and Deb Weinreis have become professional basketball players . Coach Marpe values the academic success and community involvement of her players. Her encouragement and support of her players are apparent as the Torero teams have included 12 First Team All-West Coast Conference players, and 30 players have been honored as WCC Scholar Athletes . Coach Marpe states, "It is very important to remember who you are and where you come from, and also to give back to the people around you who are not so fortunate. "