Guest Coaches

The Guest Coaches Program was developed to provide USC faculty with an inside look at the operations of Student-Athlete Academic Services. The two-day informative session provides a better understanding of a student-athlete’s academic and athletic commitments so one can appreciate the mental and physical demands placed on our athletes here at USC. Faculty learn about the operations of our athletic department and have the opportunity to meet, communicate with and ask questions of USC’s administration, coaches and SAAS staff. These interactions offer insight into how we monitor, coach and provide the necessary resources for our student-athletes to succeed both in the classroom and on the playing field. Faculty also have the opportunity to enjoy behind the scenes tours of Heritage Hall and the LA Coliseum, two buildings that truly represent the University of Southern California’s student-athletes.

The two day program starts on the Thursday before a home football game. On the itinerary for this day is a guided tour of Heritage Hall (SAAS), film session, meetings with the head athletic director, Director of Football Operations, and Director of SAAS. The tour then moves to the practice field where the guest coaches watch our football student athletes at practice and chat with Coach Carroll. Day 1 finishes with a buffet style meal at the Galen Center.

The second part of the program takes place on Saturday or "GameDay." On gameday the guest will start with a tour of the Trojans locker room. Next stop is the press box followed by lunch/dinner. Afterward, the guest coaches make their way to the field to experience the sidelines and take in the scenery. Finally the group will have a photo taken with Coach Carroll before heading to their seats to watch the game. Our hope is that the guest coaches program will allow SAAS to establish great working relationships with faculty while sharing a unique experience.

 

Guest Coaches for Fall 2009.

Game One (San Jose vs. USC)
Saturday,September 5,2009.

  • Frank Manis
  • LauraAnne Carroll-Adler
  • Carol Koprowski

L to R: LauraAnne C, Carol K, Jason P, Frank Manis

Group shot with the Athletics department.

 

Game Two (Washington State vs. USC)
Saturday,September 26,2009.

  • Melissa Gaeke
  • Gary Dennis
  • Heather Cartagena
  • Jenny Schuetz

L->R: John M, Mellisa G,Heather C, Gary D, Jason P, Jenny S

 

Game Three (Oregon State vs. USC)
Saturday,October 14,2009.

  • Amon Emeka
  • Ryan Millsap
  • Jeff Nugent
  • Chris Mattson

L->R: Amon E,Ryan M,Jeff N,Jason P,Edward C,Mrs. N,Constantine G,Chris M,Carl M.