MENTOR PROGRAM 2008-09
The Ventura College Men’s Basketball Mentor Program is designed for the student athletes in the program to develop relationships with the staff of the College and with the community. It allows the players to achieve their full potential as students, as athletes, and as people.
Mentors are chosen from the staff of Ventura College and from the community. A vital quality of every mentor is an understanding of the student athlete and the unique challenges he faces during his college career. Mentors meet with their player every week. This time provides an opportunity for the students to establish a personal and professional relationship with a wise and trusted advisor.
Freshmen are required to meet once a week with their mentor. A missed appointment is like a missed practice. There is no mandatory meeting time because the bonding for a lifelong friendship is taking place.
Ventura College Men’s Basketball is successful for many reasons, but the foundation of that success is in personal relationships. The Mentor Program allows students to develop relationships with the College staff and the community.
| STUDENT ATHLETE |
MENTOR |
| Eric Gray, Sophomore |
Gabe Arquilevich, English Teacher |
| Will Faiivae, Sophomore |
Gary Amar, Speech Teacher |
| Pepe Araujo, Sophomore |
Gerri Cantu, Financial Aide Specialist |
| Dee Pinkard, Sophomore |
Lauri Moore, Sociology Teacher |
| Alex Jamerson, Sophomore |
Terry Morris, Co-Chair PE Department |
| Prince Abidoye, Sophomore |
Marcelino DeCierdo, AcademicCounselor |
| Danny Benson, Sophomore |
Lucy Capuano-Brewer, Psychology Teacher |
| Mike Diacos, Freshman |
Sheryl "Charlie" Leonard, English Teacher |
| Anthony Burtley, Freshman |
Peter Sezzi, Librarian |
| Jordan Harris, Freshman |
Paula Munoz, EOPS Coordinator |
| Justin Jimenez, Freshman |
Ramiro Sanchez, Executive Vice President of Student Learning |
| Jeremiah Slowik, Freshman |
David Keebler, Vice President of Business Services |
| Randy Hunter, Freshman |
Ralph James, Academic Counselor |
| Bobby Hillard, Redshirt |
Tim Suel, EOPS Counselor |
| Josh Marcus, Redshirt |
Deborah McDaniels, Director Media Service Center |
| Daniel Andrews, Redshirt |
Debbie Golden, Previous Mentor/Local Supporter |
| Will Jones, Redshirt |
Dora Washington, Financial Aide Officer |
| Nolan Smith, Greyshirt |
Sharla Fell, Art/Digital Media Teacher |
| Michael Bellivue, Greyshirt |
Jennifer Cook, PE/Athletics Administrative Assistant |
THE COACHES AND PLAYERS WISH TO THANK ALL THE MENTORS WHO GENEROUSLY DONATE THEIR TIME AND ENERGY TO THIS PROGRAM!!
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