Chelsea Carlisle ’ 12 |
Nate Garcia ’ 00 |
Matthew Ustaszewski ’ 04
Associate Head Coach , Men ’ s Water Polo “ Every day at UC San Diego I find myself working with extraordinary people : the students , alumni , faculty and staff members I meet are some of the most successful individuals I ’ ve ever known . It is a privilege to get to work with so many brilliant overachievers , who are all driven to excel in any endeavor they pursue .”
Dalayna Sampton ’ 18
Assistant Coach , Women ’ s Basketball “ As coaches , we help grow and shape the future for our student-athletes , which is exactly what my coaches did for me . That ’ s what ’ s so fulfilling about it — teaching young women to claim their strength and never back down from challenges on the court will translate once they choose their careers after graduation .”
Nate Garcia ’ 00
Head Coach , Cross Country / Track “ The biggest difference since my days as a student is in student activities and support services . Communities like the cultural centers and Teaching and Learning Commons are now vital to succeed in the challenging academic environment here . The students remain the same , though — it takes a special type of individual to be a Triton , and though styles and trends may change , I definitely see the through lines from my class to today .”
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Chelsea Carlisle ’ 12
Associate Head Coach , Women ’ s Basketball “ I always felt like I was at home in every aspect of my life here — on my team and in my college and major . I see that same thing now in the closeness of the studentathletes I work with . They are hardworking , driven , selfless individuals who want to make the people around them better . They reflect the university in that way , striving to make the world a better place .”
Kevin Ring ’ 96 , MS ’ 98
Head Coach , Men ’ s Volleyball “ The scholar-athletes who choose to come here want to be challenged academically and athletically . Each year brings in a new crop of players that we help reach their full potential , and oftentimes that includes being a mentor beyond the court . Helping develop the whole person is especially fulfilling as an alumnus coach — I know what that means , having been coached myself .”
Clint Allard ’ 08
Associate Head Coach , Men ’ s Basketball “ I really appreciated the duality of my life here . I learned from professors at the top of their fields and tested myself against other high achievers in my major , as well as in basketball . In the same way , I now work alongside coaches who ’ ve been here 40-plus years and student-athletes who excel on and off the court . They all inspire me to learn and grow as a coach , so I can give my best to my team .”
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