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OCTOBER  2012VOLUME  I,  ISSUE  IV

Pictured  on  Cover:  Lauren  Varney  ’14

Women’s  Basketball  Blogwww.sfsubasketball.blog.comJunior   Lauren   Varney   will   give   fans   a   detailed   look   into   the   San  Francisco   State   Women’s   Basketball   program   this   season.   The   5-­‐10  forward   started   in   27   of   the   Gators’   28   games   during   her   2012  campaign,  averaging  6.5  points  and  6.2  rebounds  per  outing.  Varney  will  focus  on  weekly  updates  for  the  blog,  with  occasional  posts  from  Coach  Wallace  and  Coach  Schutte,  as  well  as  other  team  members.  

Varney Locked And Loaded For Breakout SeasonWhat   are   your  personal  goals  and   team  goals  for  the  upcoming  2012  -­‐  2013  season?I  have  a  lot  of  personal  goals  this  year.  Mainly,  I  want  to  be  all-­‐conference  and  I   want   to   kill   down   in   the   post.   I   also   want   to   be   the   best   leader   for   my  teammates.  After   coming  off  two   disappointing   years,   I  will   make  sure   that  we  do  not   fall   short   this  year  because  we  are  way  too   good  not  to  succeed.  Our  chemistry  and  depth  this  year  is  great,  and  I  am  extremely  excited  to  get  season  started.

Discuss  your  motivation   to  change   your  body   to   compete   as   a   college  athlete?Coming  into  my  freshman  year,  like  most  freshman,  I  didn't  really  know  what  I  was   getting  myself   into.   I   had  played  basketball  my   whole   life  so   I  didn't  think  college  basketball   could  be  that  much  different,   but   I  was  wrong.   The  Sirst  week  of  pre-­‐season  was  the  hardest  week  of  my  life.  I  realized  that  I  was  extremely  out  of  shape  and  that  college  basketball  required  a  lot  -­‐  and  I  mean  a  lot  -­‐  of  hard  work  on  and  off  the  court.  Since  then,  I  have  become  a  workout  freak  and  I  eat  extremely  healthy.  Now  as  a  junior,  because  I  am  Sit,  in  shape,  and   fuel   my   body   the   right  way.   I   am   mentally   and   physically   in   the   best  shape  of  my  life.Talk  about  any  coach/mentor/professor  that  you  have  had  and  how  they  motivated  you?Coach  Rob  Hall,  my  high  school  coach  my  senior  year,  is  probably  one  of  the  people  I  look  up  to  the  most.  I've  known  him  and  his  family  for  a  really  long  time.  He  has  seen  me  grow  up  and  play  basketball  ever  since  I  was  in  5th  grade.  He  is  an  amazing  coach,  as  well  as  an  amazing  person.  My  senior  season  he  shared  some  really  special  moments  with  me  and  I  will  never  forget  them.  He  still  checks  in  on  me  to  this  day,  and  he  is  deSinitely  one  of  my  biggest  fans.  His  opinion  means  the  world  to  me,  and  he  knows  just  what  to  say  to  motivate  me.  

Q&A  With  Junior  Lauren  Varney:

Desiree  Collins  is  primed  and  ready   for  the  2012-­‐2013  basketball   season.   The  6-­‐0   forward   transferred   to   San   Francisco   State   after   a   a   stint   at   Metro   State,  where  she  averaged  3.2  points  on  57%  shooting  and  1.7  rebounds  per  contest.  Prior  to  her  time  at  Metro  State,  Collins  suited  up  for  DeAnza  College,  where  the  San  Jose  native  was   named  Third  Team  All-­‐State   as  well   as   an  All-­‐Conference  player,   and  recognized  as   a   Scholar-­‐Athlete.   She  averaged  15.1  points  and  9.2  rebounds.  Gator   Head   Coach   Joaquin   Wallace   is   very   excited   to   have   Collins   join   his  program,  saying,  “I  am  excited  to  have  Desiree  join  our  2012-­‐2013  season.  Both  her   physical   and   mental   toughness   coupled   with   her   competitive   spirit   will  provide   depth   in   the   front   court   that   we   have   been   lacking   for   the   past   two  seasons.  With  her   addition,   I   Sirmly  believe  our   scoring   in   the  front   court  and  our  overall  rebounding  will  improve  exponentially.”  

What  has  been  the  biggest  transition  for  you  thus  far?The  biggest  transition  for  me  this  far  has  to  be  the  conditioning  style  and  the  style  of  play.  Last  year  the  conditioning  was  nowhere  as  intense  as  how  the  conditioning  has  been  this  year.  Running  a  mile  in  6:45  is  no  easy  feat,  and  you  have  to  be  really  conditioned  to  accomplish  that.  The  style  of  play  is  a  lot  faster  and  more  intense  then  how  it  was  last  year,  especially  the  defensive  style  Coach  Wallace  has  in  store  for  us.  This  is  what  I  am  used  to  so  it  isn’t  that  hard  to  get  back  into,  but  going  from  a  slower  pace  to  a  faster  pace  will  always  take  a  little  time  to  shake  the  rust  off.

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Transfer Collins To “Run Fast, Jump High”

As  a  two-­‐year  letter  winner,  what  have  you  learned  though  basketball?I  have  learned  a  lot  through  basketball.   I  would  not  be  the  person  I  am  today  if   it   weren't   for   basketball.   Since   I   came   to   SFSU,   I   have  developed   into   a  better  basketball  player  and  a  person  that   I  am  very  proud  of.   I  have  never  worked  so   hard,  been  so   committed  and  dedicated  to  something  in  my  life.  Both   my   coaches   have   pushed   me   to   be   the   person   I   am   today,   and   I  deSinitely  would  not  be  this  strong  on  and  off  the  court  without  them.

What  advice  do  you  give   to  younger  female  basketball  players  on  what  you’ve  learned  as  a  student/athlete?Plan  and  simple,  if  you  don't  love  the  game  you  will  get  left  behind.  You  have  to   be  willing  to  work  hard  everyday,   year   round.   Not   only  for  yourself,   but  for   your   teammates   and  your  coaches.   Take   every  workout   as   a  challenge,  and  get  better  everyday.  Don't  settle,  be  the  best  you  can  be.

What  are  your  plans  after  graduation?I   am   currently   majoring   in   chemistry,   so   I   would   like   to   have   a   career   in  forensics.   I  will  probably  attend  a  graduate  school  where  I  can  train  and  do  research  on  forensics.  

Be  sure  to  follow  Lauren’s  blog  this  season  at  www.sfsubasketball.com

What  is  your  game  day  routine?Well  when  I  wake  up  I  make  sure  that  I  have  a  good  big  breakfast,   then  usually  have  game  day  shoot  around  or  run  through,   followed  by  lunch.  Then  I  rest  a  little  bit,   either  doing  a  little  homework  or  just  reading  over  the  scout  and  listening  to  music.  As  game  time  gets  closer  I  get  dressed  and  I  put  on  three  pairs  of  socks,  two  Nike  long  ones,  then  a  short  pair.  My  teammates  look  at  me  crazy  but  the  layers  helps  prevent  blistering  for  me.   I  then  pull  out  my  personal  objectives  and  goals  for  the  game  on  a  small  card,  read  over  it,  then  put  it  in  my  shoe  before  I  put  them  on.    This  is  a  constant  reminder  of  what  I  want  to  accomplish  each  game  and  how  I  plan  to  achieve  them.    Right  before  I  go  out  for  warm-­‐ups  or  even  before  I  enter  the  gym,   I  make  it  a  point  to   say  to  myself  “Run  Fast,   Jump  High”…  I’ve  been  saying  this  ever  since  I  can  remember.  This  is  sort  of  a  mantra  that  I  picked  up  from  my  cousin  who  is  a  major  father  Sigure  of  mine.  He  would  say  that  to  me  before  I  left  the  house  on  the  way  to  my  games.  When  he  moved  away  I  continued  to  say  it  to  myself  before  every  game  that  I  played  in.  Saying  that  leads  to  picturing  myself  winning  or  doing  really  good  in  a  game.  I  always  visualize  the  moves  I  make  in  the  game  and  what  I  plan  to  accomplish  in  the  game.  I  also  drink  the  phase  one  of  the  Gatorade  series  Sifteen  min  before  I  play,  and  yes  I  keep  track  of  the  time,  it’s  like  clockwork.  A  lot  of  people  say  it’s  all  in  your  head  like  a  placebo  effect,  but  I’ve  found  that  it  works  for  me  whether  it  is  in  my  head  or  not.  Then  when  the   game  starts   I  make   sure   I   have   a   Gatorade  along   with  my  water   bottle,   I   like   to   have   both  when  playing.  

What  is  your  favorite  TV  show?I  have  a  lot  of  T.V.  shows  that  are  my  favorites.  I’m  actually  really  bad  about  keeping  up  with  new  episodes  of  stuff  but  recently   I   have  been   religiously  watching   and  keeping   up  with  Revolution  and   Face   Off.   I   love   to   cook   so   on   the  cooking  channel  I  love  Barefoot  Contessa,  she  is  the  best.  I  still  feel  like  a  big  kid  and  love  my  cartoons  so  I  always  Sind  myself  watching  either  SpongeBob,  Avatar  the  last  Air  Bender,  or  Tom  and  Jerry.

What  is  your  favorite  class  this  semester?My  favorite  class  this  semester  has  to  be  my  Kin  487  Motor  Development  class.  It  is  interesting  because   it   explores  motor  development  and  what  contributes  to  it  over  the  lifespan  of  a  person.

What  are  your  top  favorite  songs  in  your  iPod  right  now?My  top  Sive  favorite  in  my   iPod  right  now  are:  Lil  Wayne-­‐No  Quitter  Go   Getter,  Vivaldi-­‐Concert   for  Two  Mandolins,  Beyonce-­‐  Flaws  and  All,  Boyz  II  Men-­‐  If  I  ever  Fall  In  Love  Again,  Carlos  Varela-­‐  Una  Palabra.  I  listen  to  and  enjoy  a  lot  of  different  music  that’s  not  limited  to  English  or  rap.

What  are  your  personal  goals  and  team  goals  this  season?My  personal  objectives  for  this   year  are:   1)  become  All-­‐Region  Player,   2)  become  First  Team  All  Conference,  and  3)  Average  a  double  double  for  the  year  4)  shoot  80%  from  the  free  throw  line.  Some  team  goals  that  I  have  are:  1)  Allow  only  40  points  for  the  other  team,  2)  Score  70  points  a  game  as  a  team,  3)  shoot  70%  from  the  free  throw  line  as  a  team,  4)  out  rebound  the  other  team  by  15,  5)  conference  champs,  6)  get  at  least  the  fourth  seed  for  the  start  of  the  NCAA  tournament  7)  make  it  to  the  elite  8.  We  are  going  to  go  to  San  Antonio  this  year.  

Wallace WisdomImportance  of  Organization  as  a  Student-­‐AthleteDuring  my   tenure  as  Head  Coach,   I   have  had  the   pleasure   of  watching   young  teenage  student/athletes  mature  and  graduate;  in  some  cases   continuing  on  to  graduate   school.   One   of   the  most   difSicult   transitions   for   the   young   student/athlete   is   organization,   which   in   turn   is   a   by-­‐product   of   the   lack   of   time  management.   For   that   reason,   4   years   ago,   I   began   to   institute   a   tool   and  protocol   that  has  helped  our  team   improve  our  overall  G.P.A   to  over  3.0,  while  consistently  having  many  of  our  kids   achieve  Honor  Roll  Status   or  Presidential  Honor  Roll   for  our  university.  Moreover,  we  have  had  a  few  of  our  kids  receive  All-­‐CCAA  academic  recognition.  With  that  being  said,   I  Sirmly  believe  our  job  as  coaches   is   to   be  actively   involved   in  the  progress  and  success  of  our  student/athletes.  We  must  place  an  enormous  amount  of  effort  and  diligence  to  be  highly  engaged.  Many  programs  may  have  an  academic  advisor  for  a  speciSic   team;  my  assistant  coach  and  myself  manage  our  student/athletes.  For  that  reason,   I  have  implemented  a  system  of  checks  and  balances  that  allow  us  to  be  fully  engaged,  providing  an  opportunity  to  have  a  proactive  approach.  Below,  I  have  provided  steps  that  we  have  implemented:

1  -­‐  Each  student/athlete  must  have  a  planner.  Prior  to  our  season,  I  provide  a  10  month   schedule  which   includes:   Practice   Time(s)   i.e,   Weights,   &   Conditioning  Schedule,  Travel  and  Game  Schedule,  and  Holiday  Schedule.2  -­‐  Each  student/athlete  is   required  to  provide  within  their  planner  each  of  the  above  information,  coupled  with  each  of  their  Test  and  Quiz  Schedules.3   -­‐   Each   student/athlete   provides   their   Academic   Advisor  with   each   of   their  class  syllabi  for  each  of  their  courses.

COACH  WALLACE   is  entering  his  8th   season   with   the   Gators.  Previous   coaching   includes:  Contra  Costa  Community   College,  Albany   High   School,   St.   Mary’s  Berke ley   High   School   and  established  AAU  program  Albany  Swish.   He   is   currently   the   3rd  Most   Winningest   Coach   in   SFSU  history,   with   3   CCAA   playoff  appearances,   and  has   Sinished  as  high   as   10th   in   Final   NCAA  Div is ion   I I   West   Reg iona l  rankings.  

Gator FactoidDuring the 2007-2008 Season, the San Francisco State Women's Basketball Team finished #10 in the Wester Regional Ranking. That was the first and only ranking since the Gators joined the CCAA Conference and Coach Wallace’s 3rd Season as Head Coach.

4   -­‐   As   a   department,   we   require   our   student/athlete   to   provide   a  Academic   Progress   Report   every   eight   weeks.   Our  Women’s   Basketball  Team  requires  a  Academic  Progress  Report  every  three  weeks;  therefore,  we  are  in  better  position  to  monitor  and  advise.5  -­‐  If  one  of  our  student/athletes  has  a  C  or  below  in  any  of  their  courses,  the   student/athlete   is   required   to   complete   an   action   plan   with   that  instructor   and   we   monitor   their   progress   weekly   up   until   their   next  report.

Since   Implementing   this   Sive-­‐step   approach,   several   of   our   kids   have  received   All-­‐CCAA   academic   awards,   as   well   as   being   placed   on   our  Athletic  Department  Honor  Roll.

On the Sideline with SchutteTRAIN  RIGHT,  EAT  RIGHT

Eating   a   balanced   diet   is   just   as   important   as   training   the   right   way.     It's  important   for   athletes   to   be   consuming   at   least   12-­‐15   calories   for   every  pound  they  are.    In  order  to  lose  weight,  an  individual  should  consume  most  of  their   carbs  in   the  morning   time,  and  work  to  eat   cleaner   through  out  the  day.     Here   is   a   sample   plan   to   follow   for   maximizing   fat   loss   while  maintaining  muscle  mass.    

It's   important   to   continue   to   eat   every   couple   of   hours   to   keep   the  metabolism  going  and  blood  sugar  levels  stable.    This  will  give  you  maximum  performance   while   participating.     If   the   individual   is   feeling   tired   or   as  though   they're  not  getting  enough  energy  they  can  add  more   carbohydrates  throughout  the  day.

Go  Gators!

COACH  SCHUTTE   is   entering  her   2nd   season   with   the  Ga to r s .   She   p rev ious l y  coached   at   Western   Oregon  U n i v e r s i t y   w h e r e   s h e  r e c e i v e d   h e r   M . A .   i n  rehabil i tat ion   counselor  education.   As   a   2-­‐sport  s t andou t   a t   Nor thwes t  Nazarene   University   she   was  named  2nd-­‐team  All-­‐GNAC.

Calling  All  Alumni!  Mark  Your  Calendars  for  October  20,  2012All  Gator  Alumni  are  invited  to  compete  against  this  year’s  squad.   Think   you   still  have   what   it  takes?   Email   Gators   Assistant   Coach   Nichole  Schutte  at  schutte@mail.sfsu.edu  to  sign  up.  The   Gators   are   also   hosting   a   pre-­‐game  luncheon.   The   $30   cost   includes   a   jersey   and  lunch.  Be  sure  to  secure  your  spot  today!

Breakfast  (450  calories):2  whole  eggs6  egg  whites1  cup  oatmeal1  orange

Mid  morning  snack  (220  calories):  1  cup  low  fat  cottage  cheese1  cup  raw  vegetables

Lunch  (376  calories):8  oz  of  chicken1  Slice  of  bread8  oz  of  broccoli

Pre  workout  (160  calories):Handful  of  almonds1  peach

Dinner  (575  calories):10oz  Halibut8oz  sweet  potato  1  cup  mixed  green  salad1  tbsp  oil  based  salad

Total:  2,088  calories  CONTACT  US:    Like  us  on  Facebook:  San  Francisco  State  Women’s  BasketballFollow  us  on  Twitter:  @SFStateWBBEmail  us  at:  sfstatewbbmedia@gmail.com,  or  visit  our  website:  sfstategators.com

Mays  has  a  lot  to  show  for  her  four  years  at  San  Francisco  State.  During  her  junior  year  alone,  she  averaged  a  team  high  in  both  points  (12.3)  and  rebounds  (7.4),  while  dishing  out  47  assists  overall.  She  was  named  Player   of   the  Week,  was   recognized   on   the  All-­‐CCAA   Sirst   team  and  was   the   San   Francisco  State   Female  Student  /  Athlete  of  the  Year.Mays  ended  her  Gator  career  in  sixth  place  overall  in  points  scored,  (1054),  fourth  in  rebounds,  (724),  Sifth  in  steals,  (183),  and  third  in  free  throws  made,  (287).During  her  sophomore  campaign  as  a  Gator,  Mays  was  recognized  as  Second  Team  All-­‐CCAA,  led  the  team  in  scoring,  rebounding  and  in  steals.  The  Sinal  product?  A  future  Gator  Hall  of  Famer.  

Alumni  Spotlight:  Krystle  Mays  ’09

Updates  since  graduation  from  SFSU?Since   graduating   I   have   been  working   as  a   Tax   Associate   for    H&R  Block  during   tax   season   and   coaching   young   kids   at   the  YMCA  of  San  Diego.  I  also  just  started  my  Sirst   season  coaching  at  Patrick  Henry  High  School  in  San  Diego.  Biggest   thing   that   you   learned   from  playing  under   Coach  Wallace?The  biggest  thing   I   learned   from  Coach  Wallace  was  to  always  have  mental  toughness  and  heart   in  anything  you  do;   talent   is  good   but   without   heart   or   mental   toughness   you   really   have  nothing  at  all.  You   were   Coach   Wallace's   1st   Freshman   in   his   1st   year,  what   is   your   best  memory   of   your   four   years   as   a   Gator  Basketball  Player?I  have  two  favorite  memories.    My  Sirst   is  beating  University  of  the   PaciSic   on   their   home   court.  During   the   game  we   showed  mental  toughness  and  played  with  a  lot  of  heart  and  came  away  with  a  strong  win.  The  second  memory  was  beating  Chico  State.  Before   the   Chico  game   the   team  as  a   unit   faced   adversity  but  we  managed   to  come  together   and   play  a  good   game   and  win  and  it  brought  us  closer  together.      Advice   for   kids   trying   to   make   the   transition   to   college  basketball?The  biggest  advice  I  can  give  to  kids  making  the  transition  is  to  stay  healthy  and   put   in  work  when   the   lights  are   off.    Girls  at  the   college   level   are   much   faster   and   bigger.   Taking   care   of  your  body  is  really  important  to  compete  at  that  level.  Coming  in   as   a   freshman   playing   with   juniors   and   seniors   exposed  many  of  my  weakness’   so   I  was   forced   to  put   in   work  before  and  after  practice.

2012-2013 MISSION STATEMENTSan   Francisco   State   Women’s   Basketball   is   all   about   the   F.A.C.T.S.   As   a  program,  our  primary   focus  is   to  develop  young  leaders  through  mentoring  females  who  strive  to  be  the  best  student-­‐athletes.  This  process  encompasses  academics   as  well   as   social   responsibility   to   our   community.   Through   this  process,   San  Francisco  State  Women’s  Basketball   has   established  Five  Core  Competencies  and  Characteristics  known  as  the  F.A.C.T.S.  for  our  program.

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