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4 S t e v e L a p p a s On the spring day of April 14, 1992, Steve Lappas returned to Villanova University with a mission of establishing a potent program of national scope. Clearly, he has delivered on that promise. Under his guidance the Wildcats have scaled new heights. Twenty wins have been recorded in six of the past seven seasons. There have been four trips to the NCAA Tournament in that period. No Big East squad has recorded more 20-win seasons since the start of 1993 than Villanova. Lappas came to the Main Line from Manhattan College, where he constructed an excellent program from the ashes of one of America s worst Division I entries. At Villanova, Lappas set out to continue the reputation he had built at Manhattan. After an initial season of rebuilding, his 1994 squad did a complete about-face, bringing a special brand of basketball to the Main Line. That year, Villanova finished 20-12, posting its first 20-win campaign since the 1988 season, winning 14 of its final 17 contests, and capturing the school s first National Invitational Tournament title. Lappas was named the Coach of the Year in the East region by Basketball Times, Coach of the Year by Big East Briefs, and received a Special Recognition Award from the Philadelphia Big Five after the Wildcats special season. In 1995 Lappas and Villanova made the nation sit up and take notice. With future All-American and Big East Player of the Year Kerry Kittles leading the way, Villanova finished the season 25-8 overall and set a school record for Big East victories (14). The Wildcats won the school s first-ever Big East Conference Tournament Championship and returned to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in four years. In 1996, winning once again was the norm. Lappas guided Villanova to a school-record 26 wins against only seven defeats, and returned to the NCAA Tournament for the second-straight season. That season, Villanova also reached its highest-ever ranking in the AP poll, checking in at No. 2 in December. In 1997, Lappas led the Wildcats to Villanova s first Big East Conference regularseason crown since 1983, as his team posted an overall mark of and league record of Tim Thomas became the first Wildcat in history to earn National Freshman-of-the-Year honors, and the Wildcats advanced to their third NCAA Tournament in as many years. The Wildcats returned to the limelight in The Top of the World title in Alaska set the tone for an entertaining campaign that included upset victories over Arkansas, Syracuse and St. John s on the way to a finish. An NCAA Tournament bid was again Villanova s reward. In , Lappas earned his 200th win as a college head coach on Jan. 12 against La Salle (80-72). Weeks later, he notched his 150th win as the head coach at Villanova, when the Wildcats defeated St. Joseph s With 88 Big East wins to his credit, Lappas ranks seventh all-time in conference victories. Winning is not the only benchmark of the Lappas regime, as player development has also become an important signature of his tenure. When players come to Villanova, improvement inevitably follows. Kittles is a prime example of this. The New Orleans, La., native was not ranked among the nation s top 50 high school prospects when he arrived on the Main Line in 1992, but left Villanova as one of the most heralded players in school history. Kittles earned virtually every Big East Conference honor during his four-year career, including selection as a first-team Associated Press All-American as a senior. Kittles isn t alone either. Center Jason Lawson improved his game drastically in his four years in Lappas charge, and point guard Alvin Williams developed his shooting touch over the four years he spent on the Main Line. The developmental theme continues today. In 1999, John Celestand was selected with the first pick of the second round by the Los Angeles Lakers and remained on the roster throughout the season. Celestand played four seasons on the Main Line. The National Basketball Association has taken notice of the work Lappas and Co. have done. Kittles and Thomas were both lottery picks, as Kittles was selected with the eighth choice by the New Jersey Nets in He went on to become one of the league s class rookies, earning second-team All-Rookie acclaim in Thomas, meanwhile, earned the No. 7 spot in the NBA Draft in 1997, selected by the Nets and later traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. The second round saw two Wildcats taken, with Lawson drafted by the Denver Nuggets (and traded to the Orlando Magic), Williams selected by the Portland Trail Blazers and the selection of Celestand by the Lakers. Prior to his arrival on the Main Line, Lappas authored a remarkable turnaround as the head coach of Manhattan College. The New York, N.Y., native earned Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Coach-of-the Year honors in 1992 after guiding the Jaspers to a 25-9 overall record, their best finish in school history, and a third-round NIT appearance. It was the culmination of a four-year period in which the Manhattan program The Lappas family (L-R): Kristen, Harriet, Steve and Peter. had done a complete about-face. Lappas had engineered a conference championship out of a team that had won only 75 games from 1980 until his arrival in In addition to league honors, Lappas also earned National Association of Basketball Writers District II Coach of the Year, and was named New York Metropolitan Coach of the Year. Prior to his successful seven-year run as a collegiate head coach, Lappas made his debut on the Main Line as an assistant for Rollie Massimino in Throughout his four seasons as an assistant, Lappas helped guide the Wildcats to their unforgettable National Championship 1985, an NCAA final eight appearance in 1988, and an record along the way. Lappas career began after his graduation from the City College of New York in 1977 when he served as a volunteer coach at York College for one season, followed immediately by a one year stint as an assistant coach at Fort Lee High School. He then took over the reins of the Harry S. Truman High School program, in the Bronx, NY, in 1979, where he served until Just as he would in his three collegiate positions Lappas began his coaching career with incredible success at Truman. He compiled a slate during his tenure, including a 27-3 record in and the New York State Class A Championship. Twice he was named Coach of the Year by the New York Daily News in 1981 and Before he took to the hardwood as a coach, Lappas spent three years in the gym as a basketball letterwinner for CCNY, earning a bachelor s degree in elementary education. Team captain as a junior, Lappas initially set his sights toward becoming a teacher. His father, Thomas, had always stressed the importance of education while young Steve was growing up in New York. Although Lappas ultimately chose a different career path, the Wildcat mentor found a way to fulfill the goals inspired by his father by teaching his student-athletes the fundamental skills of basketball, and also the importance of values gained off the court. Achievement of goals is the cornerstone of Lappas philosophy, and he has instilled that drive in the student-athletes that play basketball at Villanova. He is truly an educator of young men, in basketball, and in life. It is but one more mark of success in the life of Steve Lappas. The 45-year-old Lappas and his wife Harriet are the parents of two children, Kristen (12) and Peter (9), and reside in Broomall, Pa

5 S t e v e L a p p a s MOVING UP THE CHART Steve Lappas in the Big East Conference With an (.553) record Lappas is one of only 11 coaches in Big East history with a winning mark in league play. As he prepares for his ninth season at Villanova, Lappas now stands seventh in alltime Big East Conference victories (88). 1. Jim Boeheim (Sryacuse) John Thompson (Georgetown) Jim Calhoun (Connecticut) Lou Carnesecca (St. John s) Rollie Massimino (Villanova) P.J. Carlesimo (Seton Hall) Steve Lappas (Villanova) Leonard Hamilton (Miami) Paul Evans (Pittsburgh) Jim O Brien (Boston College) 74 LAPTOP BYTES Under Steve Lappas Villanova has Made 4 NCAA Tournament appearances. Reached the 20-win plateau in 6 of the past 7 years. Seen 5 players selected in the National Basketball Association Draft since PERSONAL INFORMATION Birthdate: March 18, 1954 Hometown: New York, NY Education: B.S. in Elementary Education (1977) City College of New York Experience: Volunteer Coach, Fort Lee High School ( ); Assistant Coach, Fort Lee High School ( ); Head Coach, Truman High School (Bronx, NY) ( ); Assistant Coach, Villanova University ( ); Head Coach, Manhattan College ( ); Head Coach, Villanova University (1992-present). Playing Career: Three years, varsity basketball CCNY ( ) Wife: Harriet Children: Kristen (12) and Peter (9) Alaska-Anchorage 1-0 Alaska-Fairbanks 1-0 American (PR) 1-0 Arizona State 0-2 Arkansas 1-0 Army 2-2 Boston College 10-5 Bradley 3-1 Bucknell 0-1 Butler 1-0 California 0-2 Canisius 7-1 Colgate 2-1 Colorado 0-1 Columbia 4-1 Connecticut 4-10 Delaware 3-0 Drexel 0-2 Duke 0-2 Duquesne 1-0 Fairfield 4-4 Fairleigh Dickinson 1-0 Florida 1-1 LAPPAS VERSUS ALL OPPONENTS Florida International 1-0 Fordham 0-6 Georgetown 7-6 Georgia 1-0 Hofstra 5-2 Holy Cross 2-1 Howard 1-0 Iona 4-6 Kent 0-1 Kentucky 0-2 Lafayette 1-0 La Salle 4-9 Lehigh 1-0 Long Island 1-0 Louisville 1-1 Loyola (Md.) 4-2 Marist 2-0 Massachusetts 1-1 Miami 8-5 Minnesota 0-2 Mississippi 0-1 Mississippi State 1-0 Monmouth Mt. St. Mary s 2-0 Navy 1-0 Nebraska 1-0 New Hampshire 2-0 New Orleans 1-1 Niagara 4-1 North Carolina 2-1 North Carolina-Wilmington 1-0 Notre Dame 7-1 Old Dominion 0-1 Oral Roberts 1-0 Portland 1-0 Pennsylvania 4-1 Penn State 1-1 Pittsburgh 11-6 Providence 8-11 Purdue 1-0 Richmond 2-0 Rider 4-0 Rutgers 7-2 Santa Clara 1-0 Seton Hall 7-7 Siena 3-4 South Carolina State 1-0 Southern 0-1 Southwest Texas State 0-2 Springfield 0-1 St. John s 8-8 St. Joseph s 3-2 St. Mary s (Calif.) 2-1 St. Peter s 7-3 Syracuse 6-10 Temple 1-3 Texas 0-1 Tulane 1-0 U.S. International 0-1 Vanderbilt 1-0 Wagner 2-0 Wake Forest 1-0 Vermont 1-0 West Virginia 6-2 William & Mary 1-1 Wisconsin 1-1 Wisconsin-Green Bay 1-0 Xavier 1-0 Yale

6 S t e v e L a p p a s VILLANOVA SEASON HIGHLIGHTS STEVE LAPPAS, (20-13 overall, 8-8 Big East): It was business as usual in Cat Country as Villanova notched its sixth 20-win season in the past seven years. Senior Malik Allen was the emotional leader, averaging 14.2 ppg and converting gamewinning baskets against Bradley in December and Pennsylvania in January. In its first season of complete round-robin action in the Philadelphia Big Five, the Wildcats earned a share of the City Series title with a 3-1 record. A strong stretch run was highlighted by wins over Georgetown (72-69), Notre Dame (86-69) and Seton Hall (87-74). Villanova became only the third team in 21 Big East seasons to win 19 games and not hear its name called on Selection Sunday by the NCAA Tournament committee. It did, return to the NIT, however, for the first time since winning the event in (21-11 overall, 10-8 Big East): With the lessons of fresh in their memory, Villanova bounced back in strong fashion, winning 21 games and earning its fourth invitation to the NCAA Tournament in the past five seasons.the Wildcats wasted no time in making a statement about the kind of campaign this was to be by rolling to the championship of the Top of the World Classic in Fairbanks, Ala. in November. Senior guard John Celestand was named Tournament Most Valuable Player as the Wildcats defeated Nebraska (75-60), UA Fairbanks (66-57) and No. 19 ranked Arkansas (74-62) en route to the crown. In Big East play, the Wildcats overcame a sluggish start to post thrilling victories over Georgetown, Rutgers and Syracuse. On the final day of the regular season VU defeated No. 8 ranked St. John s before a national television audience. Celestand and classmate Howard Brown were both superb in their farewell to the Main Line while center Malik Allen emerged as a consistent low-post presence (12-17 overall, 8-10 Big East): After losing four starters, including three to the NBA, the Wildcats finished the season with a mark of overall and 8-10 in the Big East Conference. Juniors John Celestand (13.2 ppg) and Howard Brown (13.1 ppg) both recorded excellent seasons, coming into their own and serving as the team s leaders. The Wildcats finished strong, winning two of their last three games, including a double-overtime victory over Pittsburgh in the Big East Tournament. Brown hit the gamewinner with no time left on the clock, providing one of the most memorable moments of the season (24-10 overall, 12-6 Big East): In , Villanova captured its third-ever Big East Conference regular-season title, with the Wildcats recording a league mark of 12-6 to share the title with Boston College, and earning their third-consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament. Additionally, the four-year record of (.693) from rates as the best in school history for a class (Jason Lawson, Alvin Williams, Chuck Kornegay), and ranked 14th in the nation over that span. Additionally, Tim Thomas became the first Wildcat in history to earn National Freshman-of-the-Year honors, and joined Lawson and Williams as NBA draft picks. The three Villanova players taken rated as the most from any single school that year. The 1997 campaign was special at Villanova for another reason as well. On Jan. 25, 1997, in an victory over Boston College, Steve Lappas earned his 150th career win. Then, on March 1, 1997, he achieved yet another milestone when the Wildcats defeated Rutgers, 84-74, to clinch the Big East title. That game marked Lappas 100th victory on the Main Line, making him only the fourth coach in Villanova history to reach the century mark. He joins Alexander Severance ( ), Jack Kraft ( ), and Rollie Massimino ( ) in the prestigious club (26-7 overall, 14-4 Big East): In , Villanova posted 26 victories, the most wins in a single season by any Wildcat squad in school history. The Wildcats spent the entire 1996 season ranked in the Associated Press top 10, reaching a school-record No. 2 in December, and duplicated their school-best 14 Big East Conference regular-season wins from the season before. Head coach Steve Lappas was cited as one of the five finalists for the Naismith National Coach of the Year. The Wildcats earned their second-straight No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament, and advanced to the second round of the competition. Guard Kerry Kittles closed out his Villanova career as one of the most celebrated players in Wildcat history, becoming the school s first Associated Press All-American in 25 YEAR-BY-YEAR WITH STEVE LAPPAS Year Overall Conference School/Postseason (.250) 3-11 (.214) Manhattan College (.393) 7-9 (.438) Manhattan College (.464) 8-8 (.500) Manhattan College (.735) 13-3 (.813) Manhattan College MAAC Champs/NIT 3rd Round (.296) 3-15 (.158) Villanova (.625) 10-8 (.556) Villanova/NIT Champs (.758) 14-4 (.778) Villanova/NCAA 1st Round (.788) 14-4 (.778) Villanova/NCAA 2nd Round (.706) 12-6 (.667) Villanova/NCAA 2nd Round (.414) 8-10 (.444) (.656) 10-8 (.556) Villanova/NCAA 1st Round (.606) 8-8 (.500) Villanova/NIT 2nd Round Totals (.571) (.534) NCAA Record: 2-4 (.333) / (.617) (.530) NIT Record: 8-2 (.800) / (.475) (.500) Big East Tourney: 8-6 (.571) / 7 years and the first Villanovan to be named the Big East s Most Outstanding Player when he earned the honor as a junior. Kittles was drafted No. 8 by the New Jersey Nets, and went on to earn second-team All-Rookie honors in his initial campaign in the NBA (25-8 overall, 14-4 Big East): While winning was the buzzword in 1996, remarkable was the adjective used to describe Steve Lappas 1995 team. The Wildcats won their first-ever Big East Tournament Championship that year, rewriting the record books and recording one of the greatest wins in school history by defeating Connecticut in the title game. In addition, Villanova won 14 Big East contests and earned its highest seed (No. 2) in the tournament since The Wildcats returned to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1991 and finished the season with a No. 9 AP ranking, their highest ranking in the final poll in recent history. Lappas efforts did not go unnoticed. He was presented with the Harry Litwack Award as Eastern Coach of the Year by the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association, earned Big Five Coach of the Year, and was a finalist for AP and Naismith College Coach-of-the-Year honors. Other landmarks along the course of Lappas third year at Villanova included his 100th career collegiate coaching victory on Feb. 7 (73-63 victory over Miami) and his 50th career win at Villanova on Feb. 28 (92-68 victory over Boston College) (20-12 overall, 10-8 Big East): The success of the season came on the heels of Villanova s first NIT title in 1994, only Steve Lappas second season on the Main Line. Villanova won 14 of its final 17 games, finishing a full seven victories better in the Big East over a one-year span. At that time, no other Big East club in league history had improved so dramatically in 12 months. Villanova recorded a mark of overall, its first 20-win season since the campaign and improved from 10th in the league in 1993 to tied for fourth. For his incredible achievements during the 1994 season, Lappas was voted Coach of the Year in the East region by Basketball Times, Coach of the Year by Big East Briefs, and received a Special Recognition Award from the Philadelphia Big Five (8-19 overall, 3-15 Big East): Steve Lappas arrived on the Main Line, named as Villanova s seventh head coach on April 14, 1992, and spent his first season rebuilding the Wildcat program. The New York native signed Jason Lawson and Alvin Williams, future NBA draft choices, a pair that would serve as the cornerstone of the program for the next four years. That season, Villanova played with spunk, coming up with big wins over No. 12-ranked Syracuse and No. 15-ranked Pittsburgh. Lance Miller led the team in scoring with an average of 13.7 points per game, and a freshman named Kerry Kittles made his debut on the Main Line

7 C o a c h e s v s. C a n c e r The Fight Against Cancer: Coaches vs. Cancer Lappas Lends a Hand Villanova head coach Steve Lappas and his family have been involved in a variety of community programs in his tenure on the Main Line. At the top of that list is Lappas work on behalf of the Coaches vs. Cancer. Coaches vs. Cancer was founded on Oct. 18, 1993 in the wake of the death of former North Carolina State coach Jim Valvano along with the news that former Missouri coach Norm Stewart s was battling the disease. The National Association of Basketball Coaches formed a partnership with the American Cancer Society. In 1995, the Women s Basketball Association joined the partnership. Lappas joined forces with the other five Division I basketball coaches in the metropolitan Philadelphia area to help fight the disease. A golf outing is held each year in October and since its inception the event has raised over $115,000 for the American Cancer Society. In addition to the golf outing, each school Drexel, La Salle, Pennsylvania, St. Joseph s, Temple and Villanova participates in the 3-Point Attack Program where alumni and friends pledge money per 3-point shot during the regular season and then make a final donation at season s end. In 1998 a new tradition was borne to benefit the local Coaches Vs. Cancer chapter. A tipoff breakfast was developed and in each of the past two years that event has been held the Monday morning following NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday. There is no doubt about the impact cancer has on so many families, Lappas said. That s what makes the work being done by Coaches vs. Cancer so essential. The more we can do to increase awareness and raise revenue, the better the chance that a cure can be found. Those interested in the Three-Point Attack program or in making a one-time donation can telephone (215) JOIN-ACS or contact Coaches Vs. Cancer at the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA There is no doubt about the impact cancer has on so many families. That s what makes the work being done by Coaches vs. Cancer so essential. - Villanova Head Coach Steve Lappas 19 10

8 steve pinone ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH PERSONAL INFORMATION Birthdate: June 28, 1965 Hometown: Wethersfield, Conn. Education: B.S. in Economics (1987) Masters in Secondary Education (1989) Villanova University Experience: Graduate Assistant, Villanova University ( ) Volunteer Coach, Villanova University ( ) Assistant Coach, Manhattan College ( ) Assistant Coach, Villanova University (1992-present) Playing Career: Four years, varsity basketball Villanova University ( ) Wife: Sharon Children: Stephen (3), Matthew (4 months) The longest tenured aide to Steve Lappas, Steve Pinone was promoted to the role of Associate Head Coach in April Pinone has been by Lappas side through all of the success of the last eight seasons. He was an assistant coach for the 1994 National Invitation Tournament champion Wildcats as well as when Villanova captured the Big East Tournament championship in One of his primary responsibilities is to work with Villanova s perimeter players and Villanova has consistently remained among the most prolific 3-point shooting teams in the Big East during the Lappas era. Since coming to the Main Line as a freshman in 1983, Pinone has been a constant contributor to Villanova basketball. He played on the 1985 NCAA Championship squad and joined the staff of former Wildcat coach Rollie Massimino following his graduation in After serving four years, he joined Lappas staff at Manhattan College in 1991 and then returned eight months later when Lappas was named head coach at Villanova. Pinone earned a bachelor s degree in economics, and master s degree in secondary education while at Villanova. A native of Wethersfield, Conn., he and his wife Sharon reside in Royersford, Pa. They have two sons, Stephen, who is three years old, and Matthew who was born this past July.

9 joe jones ASSISTANT COACH PERSONAL INFORMATION Birthdate: November 10, 1965 Hometown: Ronkonkoma, N.Y. Education: B.A. in Communications (1987) Masters in Counseling (1989) State University of New York at Oswego Experience: Middle School Coach, Comsewogue High School Head Coach, Comsewogue High School ( ) Assistant Coach, Hofstra University ( ) Assistant Coach, Villanova University (1997-present) Playing Career: Four years, varsity basketball State University of New York at Oswego ( ) Marital Status: Engaged to be married to Kristin Justvig Fast gaining a reputation as one of the East s top recruiters, Joe Jones is set to begin his fourth season as an important cog of the Villanova basketball operation. On the court, Jones spends much of his time concentrating on Villanova s big men. He also played a large role in assembling Villanova s class of 2003, the group of freshmen which generated much buzz in the Big East in Eastern Basketball magazine last year recognized Jones and Pinone as one of the top assistant combinations in the region. Jones came to the Main Line from Hofstra University in New York, where he performed a variety of tasks. In addition to coaching and scouting, he served as the team s academic counselor and chief recruiter. Under his guidance, Hofstra attracted the No. 1 recruiting class in the America East Conference in Prior to his stint on Long Island, Jones served as head coach at Comswogue High School in Port Jefferson, N.Y. The Long Island native was a four-year letterman and three-time starter at the State University of New York at Oswego. At Oswego State, Jones set school records for steals and assists. Upon graduating with a degree in communications in 1987, he attended graduate school at Oswego, serving as Assistant Resident Director from 1987 through 1989, while also obtaining his master s degree in counseling. Jones coached middle school students, and served as guidance counselor in the Comsewogue school district before becoming the varsity head basketball coach at in Jones resides in King of Prussia, Pa., and is engaged to be married to Kristin Justvig in August 2001.

10 christopher walker ASSISTANT COACH PERSONAL INFORMATION Birthdate: December 25, 1969 Hometown: Houston, Texas Education: B.A. in Communications (1992) Villanova University Experience: Assistant Coach, Loyola Marymount University ( ) Associate Head Coach, Vanderbilt University ( ) Associate Head Coach, Pepperdine University ( ) Assistant Coach, Villanova University (2000-present) Playing Career: Four years, varsity basketball Villanova University ( ) Marital Status: Single Christopher Walker returned to his roots this spring when he was tapped as an assistant coach to Steve Lappas. The association between Walker and Lappas dates to the late 1980s. Lappas, then an aide to Rollie Massimino, spearheaded the recruitment of this Houston, Texas, native before moving on to become the head coach at Manhattan College in Walker came to the Main Line and enjoyed a fine career. As an undergraduate at Villanova, the 5-11 point guard started 96 games for the Wildcats. Twice named All-Big Five, Walker led Villanova in assists for three straight seasons and ranks 10th alltime in that category at the university. In his career he scored 991 points. Following graduation in 1992, Walker entered the coaching ranks at Loyola Marymount University. His next stop was to join Jan van breda Kolff on the staff at Vanderbilt University and he followed that with a one year stint at Pepperdine. In April 2000 Walker returned to his alma mater as a member of the coaching staff. Walker, born on Christmas Day 1969, is single and makes his home in Manayunk, Pa.

11 Behind The Scenes S u p p o r t S t a f f Andrew Theokas ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT A newcomer to the Villanova basketball scene is administrative assistant Andrew Theokas. In this capacity he will handle a variety of off-court assignments affecting the basketball program, including travel arrangements and day-to-day matters in the office. The native of North Brunswick, N.J., spent the and campaigns as an assistant coach at Rider University in Lawrenceville, N.J. Prior to his duties at Rider, Theokas served as head coach at Ocean County College in Toms River, N.J., a junior college. Theokas, 29, is a 1992 graduate of the College of William & Mary in Virginia. He is single and makes his home in Wayne, Pa. Mary Anne Gabuzda BASKETBALL OFFICE SECRETARY This year marks two decades of service for one of the basketball office s most indispensable people, Mary Anne Gabuzda. Gabuzda joined the basketball office in She was on board for all of the important events since, including the 1985 NCAA championship. A resident of Glenolden, Pa., Gabuzda oversees many of the internal administrative details of the basketball office. Many of the school s basketball alumni remain in contact with the school as a result of her efforts. Last spring Villanova saluted Gabuzda for her 20 years of service during a dinner recognizing those who have served the university with distinction over the course of a lengthy period of time. Team Managers Don Annuat Tom Gallagher Steve Geria Enrico Lunardi Mike Quercia Anthony Sgherza 23 10

12 V i l l a n o v a M e n s B a s k e t b a l l With the dawn of the new season Dr. Rob Good begins his 21st year with the Wildcats. Good serves as chief of orthopaedics at Bryn Mawr Hospital and also is a clinical assistant professor of orthopaedics at Thomas Jefferson University and past president of the Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society. Serving as Villanova s team physician is Dr. Frank Furman. Furman is a partner in the Devon Family Practice and has been associated with Bryn Mawr Hospital for 18 years. Dr. Rob Good Team Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Frank Furman Team Physician Mike Sheridan serves as the director of media relations for the men s basketball program and as the director of publications for the Villanova athletic department. A native of Monsey, N.Y., Sheridan came to the Main Line in 1998 after serving 14 years as Managing Editor of Basketball Times and Eastern Basketball. He is single and makes his home in Havertown, Pa. Mike Sheridan Director of Publications The season is Jeff Pierce s 13th with Villanova Men s Basketball. Pierce earned a Bachelor of Science and Master s degree in Education from West Chester University. Jeff and his wife Rhonda are the parents of two children, Kelly and Lindsey, and reside in Phoenixville, Pa. Jeff Pierce Associate Athletic Trainer Bob Lambert is the man in charge of filling the equipment needs of Villanova athletes for 22 years. A former equipment manager in minor league baseball and the World Football League, Lambert has worked under Dick Bedesem and Andy Talley in his career. He and his wife Carol, reside in Wayne, Pa., with their three daughters. Since 1976 Rev. Bernard Lazor has served Villanova University as team chaplain for both Men s Basketball and the Wildcat Football program. Lazor, a Villanova graduate, is an assistant professor of religious studies at Villanova in addition to his basketball and football duties. Bob Lambert Head Equipment Manager Rev. Bernard Lazor Team Chaplain In 1978 Dan Regan began serving Villanova as an academic advisor and he continues to do so today. A graduate of the University of Toronto, he received his master s degree from Villanova and his doctorate from Fordham University. Dan, a professor of philosophy, and his wife Dorothy have four children. Dr. Dan Regan Academic Advisor 24 10