USD Volleyball 1995

COACHING STAFF

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"_,· Considered one of the most popular Aztec players of all-time, Snyder excelled in the big matches, twice being named to the NCAA West Regional All-Tournament Team and earning AII-WCAA honors in 1982. She finished sixth on the school's all-time ki lls list and became the first team captain, under Rudy Suwara, to be elected by a unanimous vote by her teammates. Snyder, who's averaged 20 wins a sea– son at USO, began her coaching career as an assistant at New M exico (1984-85). She also assisted the West squad at thel 989 U.S. Olympic Festival. Snyder had prior exposure to interna– tional volleyball as a member of the U.S. National Team (1985-86), coached by Terry Liskevych, and in1988 earned the USA Players' Award, symbolic of the spirit and loyality she showed to the team. Snyder's playing career at the amateur level includes six USVBA All-American citations and three national team champi– onsh ips. Snyder currently serves on the AVCA Ranking Committee and the All– Region Selection Committee. A native of Escondido, CA, Sue and husband Ky, USD's Director of Athleti c Development, have one son, Ri ley. The Snyders reside in Scripps Ranch.

SUE SNYDER

Head Coach (6 th Season)

The USO Vol leyball program contin– ues its w inning tradition, due much in part to Head Coach Sue Snyder, now in her sixth season at USO. Last season the Toreros finish ed 25-1 0 and advanced to the semi-finals of the National Invitational Vol leyball Champi– onships (NIVC). In addition, they placed second in the final WCC standings with a mark of 11 -3. In 1993 USO went 24-6 with Snyder guiding her squad to the NCAA Division I Tournament. For her efforts, Snyder was named West Coast Confer– ence Coach of the Year by her peers. In Snyder's five seasons at Alcala Park, the Toreros have never fallen from the WCC's upper division. Snyder's track record when it comes to recruiting is well documented. Her recru its own six individual and five team WCC records. In addition she has produced four All-West Region players, five First Team AII-WCC selections and two WCC Fresh– men of the Year reci pients. This year's squad alone contains three former Volley– ball Monthly Fab 50 blue chippers. Snyder, formerly Sue Hegerle, was hired by USO Athletic Director Tom Iannacone on January 31, 1990. She previously served four seasons as an assistant coach at San Diego State (1986-89), the same school she earn ed a Physical Eduaction degree (1984). She went on to earn her Masters in Education Administration from National University in 1986.

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YEAR 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 Totals

REC

25-10

11-3 10-4

Second

24-6

Third

17-14 18-14 15-16

8-6 7-7 6-8

Fourth (T) Fourth (T)

Fourth

99-60 42-28

*WCC Coach of the Year