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Trent Johnson Anthony B. Joseph Director of Basketball Trent Johnson Anthony B. Joseph Director of Basketball Boise State (1983) Trent Johnson is one of the top basketball coaches in the country. He is no stranger to success, having helped lead Stanford to its 14th consecutive postseason appearance and the Nevada Wolf Pack to the 2004 WAC Championship and the NCAA Sweet 16. In naming Trent Johnson as its 16th head coach in school history on May 25, 2004, Stanford found the perfect blend of character and ability to continue its dual mission of being one of the elite universities and basketball programs in the country. Johnson s coaching acumen, recruiting savvy and personal integrity, combined with his familiarity of Stanford and its culture have made him the perfect fit to continue building upon Stanford s significant basketball legacy. Highly-regarded nationally for his abilities and accomplishments, Johnson also fits the Stanford philosophy by structuring the program to proactively mentor, teach and develop his student-athletes in order to help them realize both their athletic and life goals. Johnson, a Stanford assistant coach for three seasons from 1996-99, has made an immediate impact since returning to The Farm. He is the only head coach in school history to guide the Cardinal to the postseason in each of his first three seasons, with a 2005-06 NIT berth sandwiched between a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances. Prior to returning to Stanford, Johnson revitalized the program at Nevada during his five-year tenure from 1999-2004. During a memorable 2003-04 season, Johnson led Nevada to the NCAA Sweet Sixteen for the first time in school history as the Wolf Pack tied a school record with 25 wins (25-9). Nevada posted upset victories in the 2004 NCAA Tournament over Michigan State and Gonzaga before being edged by eventual national runner-up Georgia Tech in a regional semifinal game. Nevada also tied for a share of the WAC regular season crown for the first time in school history and captured the WAC Tournament Championship. Last season s Cardinal squad reached the NCAA Tournament for the 15th time in school history and second in Johnson s tenure. Stanford finished 18-13 overall while taking sixth place overall with a 10-8 mark in arguably the nation s toughest conference. The Cardinal raced out to an 8-2 start and registered a number of quality wins over the likes of Oregon, Texas Tech, USC, Virginia (only loss at home) and Washington State. In addition to posting wins over five top-25 clubs, the biggest victory of the season took place at Maples Pavilion on Jan. 28, when Stanford overcame a 17- point first-half deficit and dispatched of No. 2 UCLA 75-68. Lawrence Hill represented the Cardinal on the All-Pac-10 squad while Brook Lopez enjoyed an impressive rookie season as he garnered All-Pac-10 Honorable Mention honors in addition to being named to the Pac-10 All-Freshman Team. Johnson s 2005-06 club posted a 16-14 overall record and an 11-7 mark in conference play culminating with a postseason invite to the NIT. Johnson and his staff developed two players recognized as First Team All-Pac-10 honorees: Chris Hernandez and Matt Haryasz. In addition, Mitch Johnson was named Pac-10 All-Freshman Honorable Mention. During the season, Haryasz earned two Pac-10 Player of the Week accolades while Hernandez picked up another. On the academic front, Hernandez and Dan Grunfeld were tabbed First Team Pac-10 All-Academic selections while Taj Finger and Peter Prowitt were Second Team recipients. Grunfeld added to his academic honors when he was tabbed a CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American. In Johnson s first season on The Farm, he displayed his leadership and acumen in the face of adversity as Stanford dealt with a season-ending injury to its leading scorer while having only nine healthy players able to compete at the end of the year. Despite the obstacles, Johnson helped lead the Cardinal to its 11th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. With an 18-13 overall record and a third place finish at 11-7 in the Pac-10, Johnson mentored three players to All-Pac-10 honors: Chris Hernandez (First Team), Dan Grunfeld (First Team) and Matt Haryasz (Honorable Mention). Hernandez and Grunfeld were also honored as First Team NABC District-14 selections. In addition to the numerous accolades earned on the court, several student-athletes were recognized for their work in the classroom. Grunfeld was honored as a 2005 ESPN The Magazine Second Team Academic All-American selec- Trent Johnson File: Birthdate September 12, 1956 Birthplace Berkeley, CA Hometown Seattle, WA High School Franklin HS College Boise State, 1983 Wife Jackie Children Tinishia, 24; Terry, 21 Stanford represents a unique opportunity to develop truly gifted student-athletes at the highest level of competition. Stanford symbolizes the best of both worlds academics and athletics in a supportive setting that provides our guys with a special experience that will position them for life-long success. Trent Johnson Anthony B. Joseph Director of Basketball 48 2007-2008 Stanford Basketball
Trent Johnson Anthony B. Joseph Director of Basketball tion while four of the five First Team Pac-10 All-Academic spots were awarded to Cardinal players (Grunfeld, Hernandez, Rob Little and Nick Robinson). Jason Haas was named a Second Team selection as well. Johnson displayed his coaching and recruiting expertise as he transformed a struggling Nevada program to a conference powerhouse and national contender. Prior to Johnson s arrival, Nevada had made just two NCAA Tournament appearances in school history and never won an NCAA Tournament game. His success included the recruitment and development of standouts Kirk Snyder and Nick Fazekas. Snyder, named the WAC Player of the Year and Honorable Mention All-American as a junior, was the 16th player chosen in the 2004 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz and is now playing for the Houston Rockets. Fazekas, a three-time All- American and three-time WAC Player of the Year, was one three players in the country to average at least 20 points and 10 rebounds last year. He finished his career as Nevada s leading scorer and second-leading rebounder before being drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2007 NBA Draft. In 2002-03, CollegeInsider.com named Johnson the WAC Coach of the Year when the Wolf Pack received an NIT bid and finished with an 18-14 record. Johnson also guided Nevada to the championship game of the 2003 WAC Tournament. Johnson s three prior seasons as an assistant coach at Stanford coincided with the start of one of the most successful runs in school history. The Cardinal made an appearance in the NCAA Final Four for the second time in school history (1997-98), reached the NCAA Sweet Sixteen (1996-97, 1997-98) and captured the Pac-10 title (1998-99), while chalking up a dominating 78-20 overall record. During this time, Johnson contributed to the development and recruitment of some of Stanford s greatest players. Future NBAers Brevin Knight, Mark Madsen, Casey Jacobsen and Jarron and Jason Collins highlight this group. Trent and Jackie Johnson Before this three-year stint at Stanford, Johnson spent four years at as an assistant coach at Rice from 1992-96. During his tenure with the Owls, Rice made one of its few postseason appearances by playing in the NIT. Johnson also served as an assistant coach at Washington from 1989-92. His 1991-92 recruiting class included two of the top five newcomers in the Pac-10, including Freshman of the Year Mark Pope. Johnson began his Division 1 collegiate coaching career at Utah from 1986-89, where he established his reputation as a top recruiter. He signed Josh Grant, the 1990 WAC Most Valuable Player and Naismith Award finalist. He was also responsible for recruiting Jimmy Soto, a finalist for the Little Big Man Award. In addition, the Utes made two trips to the NIT during Johnson s three seasons in Salt Lake City. Johnson also achieved a high level of success coaching at the high school level, serving as the head coach at Boise High School from 1980-85 and leading the team to the Idaho state title in 1980. During his successful playing career at Boise State (1974-78), Johnson finished in the top-10 in scoring and rebounding. In his sophomore season (1975-76), the Broncos won the Big Sky Tournament and advanced to the NCAA Tournament. The following year (1976-77), Johnson was named Boise State s Most Improved Player and, as a senior, he was the team s Most Inspirational Player. Johnson also earned All-Big Sky honors in his final season in Boise. It also was at Boise State that Johnson established his long relationship with his former boss at Stanford, Mike Montgomery, who served as an assistant coach on the Broncos staff at the time. Johnson earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Boise State in 1983. Johnson also played professionally for the Washington Lumberjacks of the Western Basketball League. Johnson currently serves on the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Special Committee on Recruiting and Access. This committee is comprised of a select group of prominent coaches who suggest ways to provide a more equitable and informational recruiting process for the potential student-athlete and to enhance the educational opportunities for student-athletes while in college. Johnson and his wife, Jackie, have two children: a daughter, Tinishia, 24, and a son, Terry, 21. Trent Johnson File: Coaching Career 1986-89 Utah, Assistant Coach two NIT appearances 1989-92 Washington, Assistant Coach 1992-96 Rice, Assistant Coach one NIT appearance 1996-99 Stanford, Assistant Coach NCAA Sweet Sixteen NCAA Final Four three NCAA appearances 1999-2004 Nevada, Head Coach NCAA Sweet Sixteen one NCAA appearance one NIT appearance 1999-2000: 9-20 2000-01: 10-18 2001-02: 17-13 2002-03: 18-14 NIT WAC Tournament championship game 2003-04: 25-9 NCAA Sweet Sixteen WAC Tournament champions WAC regular season co-champions 2004-Present Stanford, Head Coach two NCAA appearances 2004-05: 18-13 NCAA Tournament 2005-06: 16-14 NIT 2006-07: 18-13 NCAA Tournament Overall Record as Head Coach 131-114 2007-2008 Stanford Basketball 49
Assistant Coach Doug Oliver Doug Oliver Assistant Coach San Jose State (1973) Doug Oliver File: Birthdate August 28, 1951 Birthplace San Jose, CA Hometown San Jose, CA High School Leigh High School College West Valley College, 1971 Chico State San Jose State, B.S. 1973 Oklahoma, MLS Athletic Administration, 1992 Wife Debby Children Matt, Stacie, Cassidy, Roxy Grandchildren 5 Doug Oliver enters his second year as an assistant coach at Stanford. This is his second stint with the Cardinal, having served in the same capacity from 1986-1998. Oliver brings a wealth of experience with 34 years of coaching, including 27 in Division 1. The program s lead assistant, he made his return to The Farm last season and is responsible for the development of the Cardinal post players and team offensive strategy. Oliver s additional duties include scheduling and summer camps. Prior to his second stint at Stanford, Oliver served as the head coach at Idaho State for eight years from 1998-2006. While at Idaho State, Oliver racked up the fifth most wins in program history and was the program s third-longest tenured coach. He led the Bengals to conference tournament semifinals and annually developed players who achieved all-conference honors and all-academic recognition. During the 2000-01 campaign, Idaho State won 10 conference games- the most for the school in Big Sky play in nearly 20 years. Oliver previously spent 12 seasons as the top assistant at Stanford from 1986-1998. During that stretch, he worked with former head coach Mike Montgomery in turning the Cardinal into a perennial national contender. He was on staff with current head coach Trent Johnson in 1997-98 when the Cardinal advanced to the Final Four and finished with a 30-5 record. While at Stanford, Oliver contributed to a total of 235 wins, including 124 victories in Pac-10 competition. During this time, Stanford qualified for the postseason 10 times, reaching the NCAA Tournament six times and qualifying for the NIT four years highlighted by the 1991 championship. Oliver coached Cardinal standouts such as Todd Lichti, Adam Keefe, Brevin Knight, Arthur Lee and Mark Madsen. Before arriving at Stanford, Oliver had successful runs as an assistant coach at Utah and Boise State. While at Utah, he was part of the 1985-86 Ute team that finished Doug Oliver previously coached with Trent Johnson at Stanford when the Cardinal advanced to the 1998 NCAA Final Four. 20-10 and claimed the WAC Championship and an NCAA Tournament berth. At Boise State, Oliver replaced Mike Montgomery, who left to coach at Montana. Oliver served under Bus Connor and also coached Trent Johnson during his junior and senior years. A San Jose native, Oliver began his coaching career at West Valley College and has been highly successful at the high school level with stops at Tulelake High School in California, Whitefish High School in Montana, Saratoga High School in Saratoga and Lynbrook High School in San Jose. In addition, Oliver was named to the CollegeInsider. com Runway to the Fashion Four list of best-dressed coaches five times while at Idaho State. Oliver received his B.S. in Physical Education from San Jose State in 1973. Oliver and his wife, Debby, have four children and five grandchildren. Cassidy, Debby, Doug and Roxy Oliver. 50 2007-2008 Stanford Basketball
Assistant Coach Donny Guerinoni Donny Guerinoni begins his second year as an assistant coach at Stanford and fourth overall with the program. After two years in a basketball operations role with the Cardinal program, Guerinoni was promoted to assistant coach last year. Guerinoni s responsibilities include recruiting, scouting and game preparation. In addition, he will focus on developing the guards in his role as their position coach. Guerinoni has a strong history with head coach Trent Johnson, as he was Johnson s first recruit at Nevada. Johnson reached out to Guerinoni in 2004 by naming him to the Stanford coaching staff. Prior to Stanford, Guerinoni served for two years as an assistant coach at his junior college alma mater, West Valley. During that time, Guerinoni worked under Danny Yoshikawa while attending graduate school at San Jose State. Donny Guerinoni Assistant Coach Nevada (2001) Donny Guerinoni enters his second year as an assistant coach. Donny Guerinoni File: Birthplace Sebastopol, CA Hometown Sebastopol, CA High School Analy High School College University of Nevada, BA, 2002 A native of Sebastopol, Calif., Guerinoni earned league MVP and first team all-state honors while helping guide West Valley College to a pair of league championships under the tutelage of respected head coach Bob Burton. At Nevada, Guerinoni was recognized as a WAC All- Academic selection and was the top three-point shooter for the Wolf Pack. Guerinoni s Wolf Pack career was highlighted by making seven of nine three-pointers in an 86-85 thriller against Montana on Nov. 25, 2000 an effort that ranked as one of the top shooting performances in the country during that season. Guerinoni received his B.A. in Business Marketing from Nevada in 2002. 2007-2008 Stanford Basketball 51
Assistant Coach Nick Robinson Nick Robinson Assistant Coach Stanford (2005) Nick Robinson File: Birthdate November 2, 1979 Birthplace Salt Lake City, UT Hometown Liberty, MO High School Liberty Senior High School College Stanford, B.A. Political Science, 2005 Stanford, M.A. Sociology, 2005 Wife Meagan Children Annie Lee, 3 Nick Robinson begins his second season as an assistant coach with the Cardinal. One of the most respected players in recent Stanford basketball history, Robinson was promoted to an assistant coach in June 2006 after serving as the program s director of basketball operations. Robinson is involved with recruiting, opponent scouting, game preparation and player development. In addition, he works as a position coach for the forwards. During Robinson s playing days on The Farm, he was instrumental in guiding Stanford to an impressive 92-34 record, four trips to the NCAA Tournament, a Pac-10 title in 2003-04 and a No. 1 national ranking during the 2003-04 season. Known for his outstanding defensive play and leadership abilities, Robinson was named Best Defensive Player three times by his teammates. A two-year starter for the Cardinal, Robinson s 107 career steals rank 11th-best in school history. He also served as a team captain for Stanford during his junior and senior seasons. During the 2003-04 season, Robinson s game-winning shot against Arizona was nominated for the ESPY s Best Moment when he helped steal the ball, took two dribbles across half court and fired home a successful 35-foot three-point shot as time expired. A native of Liberty, Mo., Robinson played in 110 games (67 as a starter) for the Cardinal from 2001-05 and displayed excellence on and off the court. Three times in his career, Robinson was named winner of the Howie Dallmar Coaches Award, presented to the Stanford student-athlete who displayed excellence onand-off the court. He was also tabbed to the District VIII ESPN The Magazine University Division All-Academic First Team his senior year. Nick Robinson is in his second season as an assistant coach under Trent Johnson. Robinson, a three-time Pac-10 All-Academic selection, graduated from Stanford in 2005 with a master s degree in Sociology and a bachelor s degree in Political Science. Robinson and his wife, Meagan, have one daughter, Annie Lee, who was born March 1, 2004. Nick Robinson with his wife, Meagan, and daughter, Annie Lee. 52 2007-2008 Stanford Basketball
Support Staff Juan Pablo Reggiardo enters his fourth season as the strength and conditioning coach for the men s basketball and women s volleyball programs. Reggiardo designs and implements all aspects of the players strength and speed development programs throughout the year in addition to overseeing their nutritional needs. Reggiardo is also responsible for the training needs of the men s and women s sailing teams. Prior to arriving at Stanford, Reggiardo served as Director of Athletics for the Riekes Center for Human Enhancement, a non-profit program for adolescents in Menlo Park. At the Riekes Center, Reggiardo was responsible for overseeing the development of all of the programs within the athletic department, as well as directing its Pinnacle and Synergy programs, which serviced collegiate and professional athletes. Reggiardo worked at the Riekes Center since 1999 and served as Director of Athletics from 2002-2004. Reggiardo received a B.S. in Physiological Sciences, with an emphasis in Exercise Physiology and Psychology, from Arizona in 1998. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a United States Weightlifting Federation Certified Club Coach and a United States Track & Field Level 1 Coach. Tomoo Yamada is currently in his fourth season as the athletic trainer for the men s basketball team and sixth overall at Stanford. Yamada handles all the day-to-day medical needs of the men s basketball program. He also works with the men s golf program. Yamada began his career as an athletic trainer for two seasons at Santa Clara, where he worked with the women s soccer program during the 2001 NCAA Championship campaign. Yamada received his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Bridgewater State in Massachusetts in 1998. He also earned his Associate of Science degree from Vincennes University in Vincennes, Ind., in 1996. Upon finishing, he continued his education and received his Master of Science degree in Athletic Training and Sports Management from San Jose State in 2000. Born in Tokyo, Japan, Yamada was previously a professional skier and ski instructor. He is also skilled in the fighting form of Gracie Jui Jitsu and has trained on the Shamrock Fighting Team. Yamada enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with family and friends. Yamada is married to the former Asako Suzuki. The couple has a daughter, Sophia, and resides in San Jose. Juan Pablo Reggiardo Strength and Conditioning Coach Arizona (1998) Tomoo Yamada Trainer Bridgewater State (1998) 2007-2008 Stanford Basketball 53
Chris Bobel Video Coordinator/ Coaching Intern Stanford (2007) Support Staff Chris Bobel begins his first season with the men s basketball program, serving as the team s Video Coordinator and Coaching Intern. Bobel was a walk-on member of the Stanford men s basketball squad from 2006-2007, providing much enthusiasm, toughness and athleticism to the team. Bobel saw action in five contests off the bench last year, including a season-high five minutes against Denver on Nov. 25 as he knocked down a pair of free throws for his first collegiate points to go with two assists. In his current role with the program, Bobel will coordinate film exchange and opponent scouting in addition to assisting with all other aspects of the Stanford men s basketball program. We are excited to have Chris join our staff, said head coach Trent Johnson. He is an extremely hard worker who is familiar with our program. He approaches everything he does with a solid work ethic and that will help make him a tremendous asset to our coaching staff. Prior to earning a jersey in his senior season with the Cardinal, Bobel served as the program s student recruiting coordinator during the 2005-06 campaign. Bobel was the head coach for the freshman team at Palo Alto High School and assisted with the varsity squad in 2004-05. In addition, he was an active and vocal member of the 6th Man Club during his first three years at Stanford. A native of Palo Alto, Bobel is a 2002 graduate of Palo Alto High School. Bobel was a three-year letterwinner at Palo Alto High School, serving as the Vikings captain during his junior and senior seasons. Bobel was a twotime SCVAL all-league selection and received the team s Most Inspirational and Coaches Award honors as a senior. Bobel averaged 12.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists during his career. George White Director of External Relations Harvard (1983) George White enters his second season as the Director of External Relations for the men s basketball staff. White is heavily involved with the marketing of the program including areas such as ticketing policy and promotion, community relations and fundraising and cultivation of key constituents. He also oversees the development and promotion of the Cage Club, 6th Man Club and all special events, as well as on and offline publications and initiatives. White also coordinates interaction between the athletic and university administration and media and public relations. In addition to initiating the Career Development Program and lecturing at and assisting in the management of summer camps, he is involved with many operational aspects of the program. White comes to The Farm from Rider University, where he served as an assistant coach in 2005-06. Before his stint at Rider, White spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Metropolitan State College, helping guide the Roadrunners to a No. 1 national ranking while reaching the NCAA Division II Final Four in 2004 and Elite Eight in 2005. White also served as the head coach at Ursinus College, where he led the Bears to two consecutive playoff appearances. In his six seasons at the helm, four players scored over 1,000 career points, one earned All-America honors and all of his four-year players graduated. A 1983 graduate of Harvard, White was a four-year letterwinner for the Crimson and served as team captain during his senior year. A two-year starter, White was named Harvard s Top Defensive Player. A native of Philadelphia, Pa., White also served as an assistant coach at St. Joseph s University. White has worked with the Denver Nuggets organization as Assistant to the President and scouted college players for the team. White also possesses significant management, marketing and finance experience outside of athletics. Along with his wife, Barbara, White resides in San Mateo with their children, Hannah, Jacob and Dalton. Stanford Basketball Behind the Scenes Sandi Peregrina Administrative Associate Dr. Marc Safran Team Doctor Kevin Danna Manager Chris Ebersole Manager Blake Masters Manager Frederick Alexander Office Intern Natalie Chladek Office Intern 54 2007-2008 Stanford Basketball