March 28, 2008

(San Francisco) - The University of San Francisco has retained the services of DHR International, one of the nation's leading executive search firms, to assist in hiring a new head coach for USF men's basketball. The announcement was made today by Chuck Smith, chair of the USF advisory committee responsible for helping select a new coach. DHR International will use its industry-leading resources to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, while effectively screening all candidates through exhaustive background and reference checks.

"We are proud to partner with the University of San Francisco," said Glenn Sugiyama, executive vice president and global sector leader of sports at DHR. "We understand how important this position is at USF, and we will work hard to help select an exceptional head coach, who offers the best fit for the university, has the best interests of the student athlete at heart, and will follow in the proud tradition of USF men's basketball."

DHR International will work in conjunction with the search committee and USF Athletic Director Debra Gore-Mann throughout the hiring process. This will be the 17th head coach for Dons Basketball since 1923. As previously announced, the USF search committee will be led by Smith, vice chair of the USF Board of Trustees and former president and CEO of AT&T West. The other committee members are: Jim Brovelli, USF Hall of Fame player and former coach of USF men's basketball, Dr. Walt Gmelch, dean of the USF School of Education and Mario Prietto, S.J., Rector of the USF Jesuit Community and a member of the USF Board of Trustees.

All prospective candidates are encouraged to apply directly to Glenn Sugiyama at DHR International, in care of J.L. Baker, at (312) 782-1581, or email jlbaker@dhrinternational.com.