The Ventura College Women’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 she faces during her 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.  In subsequent years there is no mandatory meeting time because the bonding for a lifelong friendship has taken place.

Ventura College Women’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. 

The coaches and players wish to thank all the mentors who generously donate their time and energy to this program.

                   Gary Amar                     Chad Ishikawa

             Bob Arce                        Tom Kimberling

             Gabe Arquilevich            George & Bev Lanning

             Susan Bricker                Deborah McDaniels

             Yvonne Bodle                Alisa Moore

             Robert Chaparro            Bob Moskowitz

             Joan Comstock              Glenda Plisky

             Mayo De la Rocha          Kathryn Schoenrock

             Nancy Fredrickson         Peter Sezzi

             Debbie Golden               Simon Waltzer