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2009 USF BASEBALL MEDIA GUIDETABLE OF CONTENTS2009 DANTE BENEDETTI

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General Information .................................. pg. 22009 Roster .............................................. pg. 3Media Outlets ........................................... pg. 4ThIS IS USFThe University........................................... pg. 5The Perfect Backdrop .......................... pgs. 6-7USF Athletics ....................................... pgs. 8-9Facilities.................................................. pg. 10USF Baseball Rising............................... pg. 112009 Preview ................................... pgs. 12-14MEET ThE DONSHead Coach Nino Giarratano .......... pgs. 16-17Coaches Moore & Nakamura ................. pg. 18Coach Norfolk, Dir. of Ops D’Albora, Dir. of Camps Revelli .............................. pg. 19Abel-Balog .............................................. pg. 20Bernatz-Burns......................................... pg. 21Chavez-Dittman ...................................... pg. 22Escobar-Hilliard ...................................... pg. 23

Hiserman-Kalogrides .............................. pg. 24Kim-Lipkin ............................................... pg. 25Love-M. Lujan ......................................... pg. 26Mahood-Mott .......................................... pg. 27Murray-Poppert........................................ pg.28Quintero-Yarrow ..................................... pg. 292008 Season Highlights........................... pg.302008 Major League Draft ........................ pg. 312008 Statistics ................................. pgs. 32-34ThE rECOrD BOOkCareer/Season Records .................. pgs. 36-37Year-By-Year Stats .......................... pgs. 38-39The WCC ......................................... pgs. 40-41Awards ............................................. pgs. 42-45All-Time Roster ................................ pgs. 46-472009 Opponents ..................................... pg. 48Administration .................................. pgs. 49-50Facilities........................................... pgs. 51-53USF Staff ................................................ pg. 54

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GENErAL INFOrMATIONSchool Name .................................................................................................... University of San FranciscoLocation ..........................................................................................................................2130 Fulton Street,.........................................................................................................................San Francisco, CA 94117-1080Religious Affiliation .............................................................................................Roman Catholic (Jesuit)Year Founded ....................................................................................................................................... 1855Enrollment ........................................................................................................................................... 8,000Conference .............................................................................................................West Coast ConferenceNational Affiliation ............................................................................................................NCAA Division INickname ..............................................................................................................................................DonsColors ....................................................................................................................................... Green & Goldhome Field ....................................................................................................... .Benedetti Diamond (1,000)Dimensions ..................................................................................................... LF (320), CF (410), RF (315)President ............................................................................................................. Fr. Stephen J. Privett, S.J.vP, Business and Finance ................................................................................................. Charlie CrossAthletic Director ............................................................................................................ Debra Gore-MannWebsite ............................................................................................................................. www.usfdons.com

USF BASEBALL STAFFNino Giarratano ...................................................................................................................... Head Coach................................................................................................................Eleventh Year (William Jewell, 1985)Phone .....................................................................................................................................(415) 422-2934Email ............................................................................................................................giarratano@usfca.eduGreg Moore......................................................................................................................... Assistant Coach ................................................................................................................................... Eighth Year (USF, 2000)Phone .....................................................................................................................................(415) 422-2393Email ..............................................................................................................................gsmoore@usfca.eduTroy Nakamura ................................................................................................................. Assistant Coach................................................................................................................................Eleventh Year (USF, 1998)Phone .....................................................................................................................................(415) 422-6881Email ...........................................................................................................................nakamurat@usfca.eduJon Norfolk ......................................................................................................... Volunteer Assistant Coach .......................................................................................................................................First Year (USF, 2007)Phone .....................................................................................................................................(415) 422-2933Email ..................................................................................................................... [email protected] D’Albora ....................................................................................................Director of Operations ...........................................................................................................................First Year (Chico State, 2003)Email ................................................................................................................... [email protected] revelli ................................................................................................................... Director of Camps............................................................................................................ First Year (San Francisco State, 1994)Email .......................................................................................................................... [email protected] Fax .......................................................................................................................(415) 422-2510 hiro Aoyama ...................................................................................................................... Baseball Trainer Dr. ken Akizuki ................................................................................................................Team Orthopedist Dr. William Montgomery ...............................................................................................Team Orthopedist

QUICk FACTSGiarratano At USF ...............................................................................................280 - 289, Eleventh YearGiarratano Career record ..............................................................................................................Same2008 Overall/WCC record (Finish) ............................................................................ 31-26 / 12-9 (4th)Letter-winners returning/Lost ...................................................................................................... 16/10Position Players returning/Lost ..................................................................................................... 14/7Pitchers returning/Lost ...................................................................................................................... 9/6Newcomers .............................................................................................................................................. 13NCAA Appearances/Last ............................................................................................................ 1 / 2006NCAA regional record ........................................................................................................................1-2Baseball SID ...........................................................................................................................Jordan WilcoxWork Phone ..........................................................................................................................(415) 422-6161Cell Phone.............................................................................................................................(360) 431-2160Email ................................................................................................................................. [email protected]

ACkNOWLEDGEMENTS The 2009 USF Diamond Dons Baseball Media Guide was written, designed, and edited by Assistant Media Relations Director Jordan Wilcox. Special thanks to Greg Sempa-dian, Ryan McCrary, Rachel Engrissei and the baseball coaching staff.PhotoS By: Randy Becker - Yary Photography, Jeff Golden, Christian Petersen, Takam-oro Nagahama, Ryan McCrary, Bill Nichols, Greg Sempadian and John Todd. Cover DeSiGn By: Eugene Vinluan-Pagal of the USF Publications Staff. PrintinG: Murphy Printing, San Francisco. Media wishing to cover USF Baseball should contact Jordan Wilcox in the USF Athletics Media Relations Office at (415) 422-6161.

2008 All-WCC First Team, All-WCC Freshman Team2008 Louisville Slugger Freshman All-AmericanSO LHP Matt Lujan

2008 WCC All-Freshman Team Selection2008 Louisville Slugger Freshman All-AmericanSO OF Connor Bernatz

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2009 rOSTErno. name Pos. B/t ht. Wt. yr.-exp. hometown/Previous School2 Zach Kim OF L/R 5-11 175 SR-3V Castro Valley, CA/Castro Valley HS 4 Ryan Lipkin C R/R 6-0 205 JR-1V Vacaville, CA/Solano CC5 Connor Bernatz OF R/R 6-3 180 SO-1V Newport Beach, CA/Mater Dei HS6 Robert Abel INF R/R 5-9 170 JR-TR Woodland, CA/Univ. of Arizona 7 Bobby Ethel OF R/R 6-1 185 JR-2V Phoenix, AZ/Mountain Pointe HS 8 Jared Denham OF R/R 6-0 180 FR-HS Antioch, CA/Deer Valley HS9 Derek Poppert INF R/R 6-1 190 JR-2V Walnut Creek, CA/Acalanes HS10 Stephen Hilliard RHP L/R 6-0 175 FR-RS North Ogden, UT/Weber HS11 Cameron Love RHP R/R 6-2 180 FR-HS Beaverton, OR/Jesuit HS12 Stephen Yarrow INF L/R 6-4 205 SO-1V South Lake Tahoe, CA/South Lake Tahoe HS13 Jordan Remer LHP L/L 6-2 215 FR-HS Piedmont, CA/Piedmont HS14 Matt Hiserman RHP R/R 5-10 180 SO-TR Mission Viejo, CA/Santa Clara Univ.15 Sean Burns RHP R/R 6-0 180 SO-1V Concord, CA/Clayton Valley HS16 Garrett Luippold LHP R/L 5-11 190 SO-1V Reno, NV/Reno HS17 Mason Morioka C R/R 5-10 180 FR-HS Torrance, CA/ West Torrance HS18 Jonathan Abramson RHP R/R 6-2 175 SO-1V Atherton, CA/Menlo Atherton20 Trevor Matern INF R/R 6-2 175 FR-HS Stevenson Ranch, CA/Hart HS21 Doug Murray RHP R/R 6-2 195 JR-TR El Cerrito, CA/Diablo Valley College22 George Lujan INF R/R 5-11 175 JR-2V Azusa, CA/Loyola HS23 Joe Oropeza RHP R/R 6-0 185 JR-2V Gualala, CA/Point Arena HS24 Matt Chavez INF/P R/R 6-2 195 FR-RS Burlingame, CA/Burlingame HS25 Drew Johnson OF R/R 6-2 195 SR-1V Reno, NV/Univ. Nevada Reno26 Dane Braunecker INF R/R 6-2 180 SR-1V El Segundo, CA/El Camino JC27 Kyle Lawton RHP R/R 6-1 180 FR-RS Concord, CA/Deer Valley HS28 Adam Clear INF R/R 6-0 180 FR-RS Novato, CA/Marin Catholic HS31 Bob Mott LHP L/L 6-3 190 FR-HS San Luis Obispo, CA/Mission College Prep33 Alex Kalogrides RHP R/R 6-1 195 JR-2V San Jose, CA/Santa Theresa HS34 Kelly Costantini RHP R/R 6-1 180 FR-HS Santa Clara, CA/Arch Bishop Mitty HS35 Matt Quintero C R/R 5-11 210 FR-RS San Gabriel, CA/St. Francis HS38 Joe Anderson LHP R/L 5-11 188 JR-1V Rancho Murieta, CA/Sacramento City JC39 Travis Higgs C R/R 6-2 215 SO-1V Antioch, CA/Deer Valley HS40 Matt Lujan LHP L/L 6-1 205 SO-1V Stockton, CA/St. Mary’s HS41 Jason Mahood IF/C R/R 5-9 185 FR-HS San Rafael, CA/Terra Linda 43 Chris Escobar INF/OF S/R 5-11 170 SO-1V Stockton, CA/St. Mary’s HS44 Chris Dittman INF/OF R/R 6-3 225 JR-TR Novato, CA/College of Marin 45 Nik Balog INF L/L 6-4 210 FR-HS Saratoga, CA/Arch Bishop Mitty

HEAD COACH: 32 Nino Giarratano, 11th Year (William Jewell, 1985)ASSISTANT COACH: 30 Greg Moore, 8th Year (USF, 2000)ASSISTANT COACH: 1 Troy Nakamura, 11th Year (USF, 1998)ASSISTANT COACH: 36 Jon Norfolk, 1st Year (USF, 2007)DIR. OF BASEBALL OPERATIONS: Anthony D’Albora, 1st Year (Chico State, 2008) DIR. OF CAMPS: Greg Revelli 1st Year (San Francisco State, 1994)

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TelevisionKTvU-Tv (FoX, Channel 2) Mark Ibanez (sports director) 510-874-0254; 510-451-2610 (fax) www.bayinsider.com (web)

KRon-Tv (ind., Channel 4) Gary Radnich (sports director) 415-561-8981; 415-561-8136 (fax) www.kron.com (web)

KPiX-Tv (CBs, Channel 5) Dennis O’Donnell (sports director) 415-765-8775; 415-765-8973 (fax) www.kpix.com (web)

KGo-Tv (ABC, Channel 7) Martin Wyatt (sports director) 415-954-7934; 415-956-6402 (fax) www.kgo.com (web)

KnTv-Tv (nBC Channel 11) Robert Mathai (sports director) 408-297-8780; 408-286-1530 (fax) www.kntv.com

RAdioKnBR (680 AM) 415-995-6805; 415-995-6835 (fax) www.knbr.com (web)

KCBs (740 AM) Hal Ramey (sports director) Steve Bitker, Dave Lewis (reporters) 415-765-4062; 415-765-4562 (fax) www.kcbs.com (web)

MisCellAneoUsnCAA news David Pickle (editor) 913-339-1906; 913-339-0031 (fax) www.ncaa.org (web)

sportsTicker, inc. 800-431-1654; 800-336-0383 (fax) www.sportsticker.com (web)

PRiMARy UsF MediA oUTleTs

UsF sPoRTs inFoRMATion2130 Fulton StreetSan Francisco, CA 94117-1080Ryan McCraryAssistant A.D. - Media Relations(415) 422-6162 - [email protected] WilcoxAssistant SID (Baseball)(415) 422-6161 - [email protected] EngrisseiAssistant SID(415) 422-6816 - [email protected] Fax: (415) 422-2929Press Row: (415) 422-2919Hotline: (415) 422-6USFwww.usfdons.comwww.usfca.edu

oTheR Key UsF nUMBeRs:USF Athletic DepartmentMain Office - (415) 422-6891Debra Gore-Mann - AD (415) 422-2923

WesT CoAsT ConFeRenCe Mike Gilleran - CommissionerJae Wilson - PR DirectorWill Kiss - BaseBall ContactMain Office - (650) 873-8622WCC Fax - (650) 873-7846Web: www.wccsports.com

PRinT/WiReAlameda newspaper Group Jon Becker (sports editor) Jeff Faraudo (college reporter) 800-488-2070; 925-416-4874 (fax) www.newschoice.com (web)

Associated Press Greg Beacham (sports editor) Janie McCauley, Rick Eymer (Reporters) 415-621-7432; 415-552-9430 (fax) [email protected] (email)

Contra Costa Times Jerry Micco (sports editor) Jonathan Okanes (college reporter) 925-935-2525; 925-9306150 (fax) www.contracostatimes.com (web)

san Francisco Chronicle Glenn Schwarz (sports editor) Bruce Adams (college baseball) 415-777-7201; 415-543-3754 (fax) www.sfgate.com (web) [email protected]

san Francisco examiner Jim Mohr (sports editor) Ron Thomas (college reporter) 415-359-2600; 415-359-2766 (fax) www.sfexaminer.com (web)

san Francisco independent Anthony Vanmoppe (sports editor) 415-826-1100; 415-826-5371 (fax)

san Jose Mercury news Mike Guersch (sports editor) 408-920-5354; 408-920-5244 (fax) www.sjmercury.com (web) [email protected] (email)

UsA Today 703-276-3400; 703-276-5505 (fax) www.usatoday.com UsF Foghorn 415-422-6122; 415-422-2751 (fax) foghorn.usfca.edu (web)

BAseBAll PUBliCATions

Baseball America John Manuel (editor) 919-682-9635; 919-682-2880 (fax) www.baseballamerica.com (web)

Baseball Weekly Paul White (editor) 703-558-4678; 703-558-4678 (fax) www.baseballweekly.com (web) Collegiate Baseball Lou Pavlovich, Jr. (editor) 520-623-4530; 520-624-5501 (fax) www.collegiatebaseball.com (web)

BAseBAll WeBsiTesnational Collegiate Baseball Writerswww.ncbwa.comBoyd’s World Unofficial RPIwww.boydsworld.comCollege scoreswww.collegebaseballscores.comWest Coast Conferencewww.wccsports.com

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For the eleventh consecutive season, the University of San Francisco baseball program will have the majority of the 2009 schedule broadcast live on the internet. The Diamond Dons, in partnership with the official website of the USF athletic department - www.usfdons.com - will broadcast all the action. Live video streaming of home games debuted for the 2005 season, courtesy of Yahoo Sports. The broadcasting department at San Francisco State enhanced coverage of baseball last season and will return for their second year on the Hilltop. In addition to the audio and video options, computer users will once again be able to follow live play-by-play using the popular CSTV’s Gametracker feature, for all USF home games and the majority of road contests throughout the season. San Francisco is one of just four schools in the West Coast Conference to offer baseball broadcast coverage. Diamond Dons baseball is fortunate to have a talented group of broadcasters to provide all the action for the exciting 2009 campaign, anchored by USF Assistant A.D. - Media Relations, Ryan McCrary, who returns for his eighth year behind the microphone. Thanks for your continued support and enjoy the games.

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nino Giarratano meets the press

CredentialsWorking press credentials for USF home events can be obtained by calling, faxing or e-mailing Jordan Wilcox or Ryan McCrary in the USF Athletics Media Relations office. Please make your requests at least 24 hours in advance of the event. Credentials will be left at the ticket booth.

interviewsInterview requests for mem-bers of the USF baseball team and coaching staff should be directed through the USF Athletic Media Relations office. On game days, players and coaches will be available after a mandatory 10 minute cooling off period.

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A Message From GREG SEMPADIAN

Athletic Development Director

Third Year

USF, 1989

NOTABLE USF ALUMNI

USF ALUMNI BY THE NUMBERS...76,514 - Living USF Alumni2,622 - Alumni living abroad214 - Alumni who are U.S. judges120 - Lives lost in action in World War II and Korea honored in USF’s War Memorial Gym81 - Alumni who are Jesuits4 - Number of Pulitzer Prizes won by Alumni4 - Alumni in the NFL Hall of Fame3 - Alumni playing Major League Baseball2 - Alumni in the NBA Hall of Fame2 - Alumni who served as mayor of San Francisco1 - Alumnus who is a past president of a country

Jean Afterman JD ’91 New York Yankees Assistant GM

Jim Brovelli ’63 Former NBA head coach

Bill Cartwright ’79 NBA All-Star, NBA coach

John Doyle ‘86 San Jose Earthquakes GM

Todd Fischer ‘92 PGA Touring Pro

Jesse Foppert ’01 San Francisco Giants Pitcher

Mary Hile ’81 USF All-American - Basketball

KC Jones ’56 NBA Hall of Fame member

Art Larsen ‘48 US Open Singles Champion

Brandon McDonald ‘08 LA Galaxy Defender

Gino Marchetti ’52 NFL Hall of Fame member

Ollie Matson ’52 NFL Hall of Fame member; Dual Olympic Medalist

Steve Negoesco ’49 NSCAA Hall of Fame member

Lothar Osiander ‘68 Olympic, World Cup & MLS Soccer Head Coach

Pete Rozelle ’50 Former NFL Commissioner, NFL Hall of Fame member

Bill Russell ’56 NBA Hall of Fame member

Alejandro Toledo ‘72 Former President of Peru

Bob St. Clair ‘52 NFL Hall of Fame Member

Burl Toler ’52 First Black NFL game official

Pete Rozelle ‘50 created the Super Bowl and Monday

Night Football while serving as NFL Commissioner

POLITICAL PLAYERS

John Burton, JD ’60, California SenatorDennis DeConcini ’59, former U.S. SenatorFrank Jordan ’75, former San Francisco MayorLeo T. McCarthy ’55, former California Lt. Gov.Lynn Woolsey ’81, U.S. Congresswoman

LEGAL EAGLES

Ming Chin ’64, JD ’67, California Supreme Court justiceJudith Epstein, MA ’75, JD ’77, California State Bar Review Mike Hennesey, JD ’73, San Francisco SheriffMartin Jenkins,JD ’80, U.S. District Court JudgeKevin Ryan, JD ’84, U.S. Attorney for No. California

LEADERS OF INDUSTRY

Paul Otellini ’72, President, IntelGordon Smith, MBA ’74, CEO, Pacific Gas and ElectricRaymond Syufy Jr., MBA ’91, CEO, Pearson PublishingDominic Tarantino ’54, (retired) Chairman, Price Waterhouse CoopersMarjorie Scardino, JD ’75, CEO, Pearson CompanyJames Molinelli ’60, JD ’63, (retired) CEO, California Automobile Assoc.Alfred Chuang ’82, CEO, BEA SystemsThiraphong Chansiri, MBA ’88, President, Thai Union Frozen Foods GIANTS OF JOURNALISM

Foster Church ’64, Pulitzer Prize winnerJames Risser, JD ’62, two-time - Pulitzer Prize winnerJoe Rosenthal ’46, Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Pierre Salinger ’47, JFK’s Press Secretary, and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations

ETC. ETC. ETC.

Gordon Getty ’56, PhilanthropistSheila Burke ’73, Undersecretary of the Smithsonian Kevin Starr ’62, California state librarianRichard Egan ’43, Hollywood actor

One of the most important measures of the quality of any university is the quality of its alumni. USF Alumni are making their mark on the world in ways public and private, large or small. From judges to politicians to professional athletes, USF Alumni are mak-ing names for themselves – and the university – everywhere they go.

Pierre Salinger ‘47 - Press Secretary to

President Kennedy, U.S Ambassador, noted author

and ABC News Bureau Chief

Joe Rosenthal ‘46 took the most reproduced

photo in history of U.S. Marines raising the flag

on Iwo Jima during World War II

Throughout its long and distinguished history, the University of San Francisco has produced many student-athletes who have made a tremendous impact not only on the court or on the field but have built successful careers in the public and private sector.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER

Located in the heart of one of the world’s most lively cities, the University of San Fran-cisco boasts an ideal living and learning environment. Golden Gate Park, the largest mu-nicipal park in the United States is in our backyard. Lone Mountain, one of San Francis-co’s 10 highest peaks, is our home. And our view can’t be beat.

The USF student body is the most ethnically diverse of the 28 Jesuit colleges and uni-versities and is among the top-20 most ethnically diverse of all colleges and universities in the country. But our diversity goes beyond ethnic categories to include a rich mix-ture of economic, educational, religious and geographic backgrounds. USF students are the first in their families to go to college as well as children of doctors and lawyers. They are from 48 states, two U.S. Territories and 84 countries.

USF STUDENTS MAKING A DIFFERENCE

The results are in: USF offers a more cultural, community-minded college experience than most U.S. universities, according to a UCLA study of more than 150 four-year universities. According to the survey of freshmen students across the country, 73 per-cent of USF students did community service, compared to a national average of 53 per-cent.

USF’s 8,500-member student body is composed of students from 75 countries, and is ranked in the Top 15 national universities for student diversity and international stu-dent enrollment.

The University of San Francisco is also known for its public service efforts USF students also do more tutoring, volunteering, and visiting museums than the national average. While here, students say their appreciation for cultural differences and social justice is-sues increases. According to a May 2002 survey of graduating seniors, nearly 70 per-cent of students say their appreciation of those increased while at USF, while about 60 percent said USF enhanced their sense of social justice.

REVEALED: GARDEN OF EDEN? ALMOST

USF prides itself in being a “green” campus committed to protecting the environment. The university recently installed solar panels on the roof of the Hayes-Healy residence halls and the Koret Center to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The campus isn’t just a collection of buildings. It’s also home to more than 100 species of native California plants-planted, potted, and positioned all over the campus’s picturesque 55 acres. The grounds have twice been recognized nationally with Professional Grounds Management awards. Among the stand-outs are majestic Redwoods, spiraling Monterey Cypress, and its smaller hybridized cousin and university tree, the Leyland Cypress.

NOT JUST HERE TO PLAY BALL

USF baseball star and 2007 Arts and Sciences Valedictorian Tavo Hall (shown at right) delivering the commencement address to his peers. USF athletes are often even more impressive in the classroom than on the field - as a group, their gradua-tion rates are much higher than the national average. USF student-athletes earned 24 West Coast Conference All-Academic Team awards to back up their feats on the playing field.

Below: Seen here from atop Saint Ignatius

Church, the stairway up to the Lone Mountain

campus provides spectacular views of San

Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area.

Below: Saint Ignatius Church is one of the the largest

churches on any college campus in the U.S. Its prominent

twin spires and its location on the hilltop makes it visible

from the San Francisco Bay to the ocean.

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THE CITY BY THE BAY

Located centrally in one of the most colorful cities in the world, USF’s campus overlooks both downtown San Francisco and Ocean Beach, putting it in one of the most prime locations anywhere. In addtion to one of the most desired locations in the world, campus life has made great improvements in recent years as five extensive renovation proj-ects have taken place in the last six years, providing faculty and stu-dents with a unique environment to learn and live.

THE PERFECT BACKDROP

USF’s beautiful Lone Mountain campus has seen enormous growth with a completely renovated dormitory for un-derclassmen. It’s takes a little work, but once to the top, Lone Mountain offers some of the best views anywhere in the City. And recently renovated classrooms too! Addi-tionally, Loyola Village, the “Bellagio” of on-campus living boasts two bedroom suites fully furnished for residents. And just this year, Kalmanovitz Hall (formerly Campion Hall) opened its doors for classes with one of the most technologically advanced facilities in America.

Source: Conde Nast Traveler, 2007 Reader’s Choice Awards

TOP CITIES IN THE WORLD Sydney, Australia

San Francisco, CA

Florence, Italy

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KORET CENTER

The University of San Francisco is proud to feature the Koret Health and Recreation Center. The state-of-the-art facility was developed by the University of San Francisco in collaboration with alumni, special donors and the Koret Foundation. Since its open-ing in 1989, the Koret Health and Recreation Center has provided an outstanding recreational and fitness environment for USF students, faculty, staff, alumni and members.

The facility features an Olympic size indoor swim-ming pool, two gymnasiums with a total of four full length basketball courts, five regulation racquetball courts, a 3200 square foot weight room complete with state-of-the-art equipment, an aerobics/dance room, combatives room, separate alum-

ni and student lounges and cardiovascular alley featuring top-of-the-line aerobic training equipment.

In addition, an extensive intramural sports program is of-fered. The wide variety of sports include basketball, flag football, floor hockey, indoor soccer, softball and more. Other programs available to the university community in-clude Aquatics, Club Sports, Outdoor Activities and Per-sonal Fitness Trainers are available to develop individual training regimens.

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THE CITY BY THE BAY

Located centrally in one of the most colorful cities in the world, USF’s campus overlooks both downtown San Francisco and Ocean Beach, putting it in one of the most prime locations anywhere. In addtion to one of the most desired locations in the world, campus life has made great improvements in recent years as five extensive renovation proj-ects have taken place in the last six years, providing faculty and stu-dents with a unique environment to learn and live.


USF’s beautiful Lone Mountain campus has seen enormous growth with a completely renovated dormitory for un-derclassmen. It’s takes a little work, but once to the top, Lone Mountain offers some of the best views anywhere in the City. And recently renovated classrooms too! Addi-tionally, Loyola Village, the “Bellagio” of on-campus living boasts two bedroom suites fully furnished for residents. And just this year, Kalmanovitz Hall (formerly Campion Hall) opened its doors for classes with one of the most technologically advanced facilities in America.

Source: Conde Nast Traveler, 2007 Reader’s Choice Awards

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San Francisco, CA

Florence, Italy

Cape Town, S. Africa

Rome, Italy

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KORET CENTER

The University of San Francisco is proud to feature the Koret Health and Recreation Center. The state-of-the-art facility was developed by the University of San Francisco in collaboration with alumni, special donors and the Koret Foundation. Since its open-ing in 1989, the Koret Health and Recreation Center has provided an outstanding recreational and fitness environment for USF students, faculty, staff, alumni and members.

The facility features an Olympic size indoor swim-ming pool, two gymnasiums with a total of four full length basketball courts, five regulation racquetball courts, a 3200 square foot weight room complete with state-of-the-art equipment, an aerobics/dance room, combatives room, separate alum-

ni and student lounges and cardiovascular alley featuring top-of-the-line aerobic training equipment.

In addition, an extensive intramural sports program is of-fered. The wide variety of sports include basketball, flag football, floor hockey, indoor soccer, softball and more. Other programs available to the university community in-clude Aquatics, Club Sports, Outdoor Activities and Per-sonal Fitness Trainers are available to develop individual training regimens.


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USF ATHLETICS

The USF Baseball team celebrates their first ever WCC Championship in 2006

Men’s Soccer team rejoices after clinching the WCC Championship in 2004

Women’s Volleyball swept #12 San Diego

in 2007

SINCE 2004:

USF Shortstop and Valedictorian Tavo Hall

TRADITION BEYOND THE COURT

With an athletic program committed to contend at the highest level, USF has seen some great success in recent years from its teams and student athletes across every sport.

In 2006, Baseball earned its first ever post season bid to the NCAA tourna-ment, while Men’s Soccer held yet another national ranking and gained its 30th berth into the postseason.

In the last four years, three San Francisco Athletic Programs have won their in-augural WCC Team or Individual Championships, and five USF student athletes have qualified for NCAA Regional Competition.

Off the playing field, USF student athletes are continuing to excel academically as well, as the numbers show!

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USF student-athletes have been drafted by professional teams in one of the five major

sports (MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL & NHL)

USF Student-Athletes have earned West Coast Conference All-Academic

Team selection

West Coast Conference Team and Individual Championships

USF Student-Athlete named West Coast Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year

West Coast Conference First Team selections

USF Coaches have earned West Coast Conference Coach of the Year honors


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USF ATHLETICS REPRESENTING A GLOBAL UNIVERSITY:

An urban university located in one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse cities, the University of San Francisco has long been a pioneer for social justice and students from more than 80 countries currently attend USF. Dons Athletics have long been pioneers of diversity and three of USF’s most legendary programs exemplify this trait.

USF’s 1955-56 NCAA Championship basketball team was the first team in NCAA history to feature three African American starters, headlined by NBA legends K.C. Jones and Bill Russell more a decade before West Texas State started five en route to the 1966 title.

USF’s storied 1951 “Unbeaten, Untied and Uninvited” football team was one of the top teams in collegiate history, featuring an NCAA re-cord three players who would be inducted into the National Football League Hall of Fame in Canton. A berth in the Orange Bowl was offered, following an unblemished 9-0 season, but only if the Dons left their two African-American players at home. The team declined and USF was forced to immediately drop football due to financial problems.

One of the most successful programs in NCAA history, Dons soccer captured five NCAA Championships beginning in 1966, featuring a “United Nations” roster, with prominent players from four continents.

In the 2007-08 academic year student athletes from 34 countries rep-resented the Green and Gold.

Above: USF’s 1956 NCAA Championship starting five

Top: Andy Atuegbu, named

1975 & 1976 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player& a member of Soccer America’s Team of the Century


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The USF Baseball team celebrates their first ever WCC Championship in 2006

Men’s Soccer team rejoices after clinching the WCC Championship in 2004

Women’s Volleyball swept #12 San Diego

in 2007

SINCE 2004:

USF Shortstop and Valedictorian Tavo Hall

TRADITION BEYOND THE COURT

With an athletic program committed to contend at the highest level, USF has seen some great success in recent years from its teams and student athletes across every sport.

In 2006, Baseball earned its first ever post season bid to the NCAA tourna-ment, while Men’s Soccer held yet another national ranking and gained its 30th berth into the postseason.

In the last four years, three San Francisco Athletic Programs have won their in-augural WCC Team or Individual Championships, and five USF student athletes have qualified for NCAA Regional Competition.

Off the playing field, USF student athletes are continuing to excel academically as well, as the numbers show!

6622

93

751

USF student-athletes have been drafted by professional teams in one of the five major

sports (MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL & NHL)

USF Student-Athletes have earned West Coast Conference All-Academic

Team selection

West Coast Conference Team and Individual Championships

USF Student-Athlete named West Coast Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year

West Coast Conference First Team selections

USF Coaches have earned West Coast Conference Coach of the Year honors


THE LEGACY


THE LEGACY


USF ATHLETICS REPRESENTING A GLOBAL UNIVERSITY:

An urban university located in one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse cities, the University of San Francisco has long been a pioneer for social justice and students from more than 80 countries currently attend USF. Dons Athletics have long been pioneers of diversity and three of USF’s most legendary programs exemplify this trait.

USF’s 1955-56 NCAA Championship basketball team was the first team in NCAA history to feature three African American starters, headlined by NBA legends K.C. Jones and Bill Russell more a decade before West Texas State started five en route to the 1966 title.

USF’s storied 1951 “Unbeaten, Untied and Uninvited” football team was one of the top teams in collegiate history, featuring an NCAA re-cord three players who would be inducted into the National Football League Hall of Fame in Canton. A berth in the Orange Bowl was offered, following an unblemished 9-0 season, but only if the Dons left their two African-American players at home. The team declined and USF was forced to immediately drop football due to financial problems.

One of the most successful programs in NCAA history, Dons soccer captured five NCAA Championships beginning in 1966, featuring a “United Nations” roster, with prominent players from four continents.

In the 2007-08 academic year student athletes from 34 countries rep-resented the Green and Gold.

Above: USF’s 1956 NCAA Championship starting five

Top: Andy Atuegbu, named

1975 & 1976 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player& a member of Soccer America’s Team of the Century


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RICKY AND THERESE CURROTTO STUDENT ATHLETE CENTER:

In addition to the improvements to USF’s weight room, training room, and lock-er rooms, War Memorial Gym boasts renovated offices for USF’s coaches and the new Academic Support Center, where student athletes can meet with an ad-visor, register for classes or receive help from tutors. All teams hold weekly study hall sessions in the center as well.

NEGOESCO STADIUM:

The home field of USF’s legendary soccer program underwent aesthet-ic upgrades this off season as well. One of the most notable improve-ments fans will notice at Negoesco Stadium this year is the installation of banners celebrating the rich legacy and tradition of USF Soccer. Six national championship banners hang alongside banners celebrating the Dons glorious postseason past.

Other changes include the installation of European football-style adver-tising panels to acknowledge sponsors and supporters of USF Athletics and the Dons Soccer program. Additionally, protective team shells will be installed in the bench areas.

USF ATHLETICS: IMPROVED FACILITIES

BENEDETTI DIAMOND:

In the wake of record seaosons, the USF Baseball Program has seen a number of upgrades in their facilities as well. In the last three seasons, the Diamond Dons have received a new 800 square foot locker room, a new infield was installed to major league specifications, and a new outfield wall was constructed (including 70-foot high netting to protect the surrounding neighborhood).

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THIS IS USFUSF Baseball risingSince 2000 USF has...• Won 259 games - the best eight-year total in program history• Won 120 West Coast Conference contests - the best eight-year win tally in program history• Re-written the Dons record book turning no fewer than 29 top-five marks in 16 team statistical categories including the top spot in hits (668/2004), at-bats (2,154/2004), doubles (127/2000), RBI (378/2000), ERA (2.86/2005), strikeouts (389/2004), wins (39/2006) and league wins (20/2005).• Sent 27 players into the Major League Draft, including nine selections in the top 15 rounds• Performed well in the classroom, recognized with 19 West Coast Conference All-Academic Team selections• Produced 15 All-West Coast Conference First Team performers and nine Second Team selec-tions• Five West Coast Conference Player of the Month selections and three Pitcher of the Month picks• Posted the highest combined team GPA in program history with a 3.18 mark during the Fall 2008 Semester• Graduated its student-athletes at a .900 suc-cess rate

Since 2000 USF has...• Ranked among the top-10 nationally among Division I lead-ers in the following team categories:erA2005 5th (2.88)FielDinG PerCentAGe2005 6th (.976)• Led the West Coast Conference in the following team cat-egories:erA2005 (2.88)FielDinG PerCentAGe2005 (.976)*Stolen BASeS2006 (83); 2005 (79); 2004 (63); 2000 (79)

*West Coast Conference Record

• Led the West Coast Conference in the following individual categories:hitS2004 Chris Genung (87)DoUBleS2004 Chris Genung (22)2000 Dustin Delucchi (22)rBi2006 Stefan Gartrell (62)erA2006 Aaron Poreda (2.49)2005 Nick Pereira (2.21)WinS2005 Nick Pereira (10)

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