City College of San Francisco

Physical Education Department

The Physical Education Department is committed to providing student and community populations with a fundamental knowledge of the lifelong benefits of physical exercise and to developing an understanding of physical activity as a part of a total education.

Lynne A Atkinson Physical Education Department Administration of Justice/Fire Science Department B.A., San Jose State University; M.A., San Francisco State University;

Ms. Atkinson has been teaching at CCSF for the past 15 years.

Her goal is bring current investigation skills used by the San Francisco Police Department into the classroom, coupled with current laws and Federal & State obligations.

Ms. Atkinson has been a Sergeant/Inspector with the San Francisco Police Department for the past 28 years. During the past five years she has been an Inspector with the Vice Crimes Division. She has also been a member of the Hostage Negotiation Team for the past twenty years.

She is also involved with the City and County of San Francisco Juvenile Prostitution Task Force, the Threat Management Team and the Crisis Negotiation Team

John Arthur Balano Physical Education Department M.A. Human Performance and Sport, New Mexico Highlands University

Professor Balano has taught at CCSF since 2001 and is City College of San Francisco's Head Strength and Conditioning Coach where he is directly responsible for enhancing injury prevention and athletic performance for all of City's Women's and Men's Intercollegiate Athletic Teams. He is also Committee Chair for curriculum and related protocols related to the P.E. and Olympic Weight Rooms.

Ponder these...and the truth shall set you free...

.."The future weeps for the wish to be made" - unknown (on the whiteboard in Edward's Stadium training hall, University of California Berkeley)

.."Foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." - Emerson

.."There's North, there's South, and East is East and West is West and never the twain shall meet. And, if you take cranberries and stew them, they taste more like rhubarb than rhubarb...now, tell me what YOU know!" - Groucho Marx

Professor Balano is a contributor to "AltoRendimiento" an athletic performance and health science publication originating from Alcoy(Alicante), Spain and contributes to coachingsitesonline.com and gamespeed.net. He is also the Director of Human Performance for USA Judo's National Training Center and has served as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the annual East/West Shrine Game.

Born in a log cabin, that he helped his father build, Professor Balano spends his leisure time enjoying music, wood chopping, beach bumming, making sense out of Shakespeare, amusing himself with irrelevance, the art of Man Ray, the words of Ferlinghetti, moonwalking, and the lost art of conversation. He has also been known to abuse his sanity chasing a small white dimpled object over and through lush green, evenly manicured grass and unforgiving arbor; often times to the amusement of others.

Yvonne L Banuet-Alvers Physical Education Department B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M .A. , San Francisco State University

Ms. Banuet-Alvers has taught at CCSF for the past 16 years.

She has published the textbook: "Yoga The College Way".

Gregory A Bianchi Physical Education Department

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Valeriy A Boreyko Physical Education Department

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Cecelia M Bowman Physical Education Department

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Harold C Brown III Physical Education Department

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Brittany B Ceres Physical Education Department M.A. Dance Specialization, Department of Education, Stanford University M.FA. Choreography and Performance, SUNY Purchase College, Conservatory of Dance; B.A. Major: Acting / Minors: Dance & Biology, UC, San Diego, Revelle Campus; Deptartment of Theatre & Dance/ La Jolla Playhouse

Professor Ceres has been teaching at CCSF since 2008.

Instructional/educational philosophy and goals:
In an environment where we are all learning together, I can instill trust and confidence within each voice.
• to abandon surface, subjective judgments in order to instill trust and safety while pursuing an honest environment. This open environment provides a stable foundation from which the student is encouraged to take risks in order to gain knowledge of themselves as a multi-leveled individual.

• to respect art as a discipline, with the definition that art is a celebration and therefore the appreciation of life and its lessons.

• to strive to understand the history of the chosen art form, as well as complimentary disciplines to view each intersection as a potential for collaboration. Knowledge of the history of dance, music, visual art, film, stage/prop craft all add to deepen the journey to the stage and the stage experience itself. This knowledge also assists and supports choices that the artist makes within each discipline.

• to find the satisfaction that comes with accepting the process of learning as a journey without demanding or expecting a definitive final product. Maintaining humility is essential; knowing that acquiring skill in any field requires time, interest, focus and energy.

• building character should be a part of every lesson (again- encourages risk taking) and therefore laughter and failure should be present every day to experience. Awareness of spontaneity and flexibility are of key importance.

• to pursue excellence in every assignment with knowledge of the requirements.

• to awaken all the senses through a thorough awareness of the body, in communication with the mind. Neither is shut off, nor should either carry more daily weight, instilling the idea of a whole functioning being: Alive and Passionate.

Hailed by dance critic Allan Ulrich as a choreographer with "genuine craft & individual sensibility" (VOD, 7/03), Professor Ceres is the founder of Dance Ceres. With an MFA from SUNY, Purchase College and an MA from Stanford, She currently teaches choreography at SF School of the Arts and City College. Ceres is a three time awardee of the Mary Edith Clifford Award for Choreography and in 2005 & 2007 received commissions from Stanford Lively Arts. Her work has been produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, New Zealand, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Vermont and Oregon. She directed the WestWave Dance Festival from 02-07, managed of ODC Theater from 03-06 and currently manages a SF based start-up, widgetbox.com. For more information on Dance Ceres and her academic instruction, please visit www.danceceres.org.

IN PRINT:
2006 RAINFOREST: DANCE & SCIENCE WORKSHOP MANUAL
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts presents… Deborah Slater Dance Theater Aligned with California Standards. Contributions to Cross-Disciplinary Studies & Dance Curriculum Chapters. Complete Costume/Prop design & Construction

2003 “Fiscal Sponsorship 101”
800 word Article for IN DANCE: September 2003 issue
2003 “Body Well Being” body work for Dancers in the Bay Area
1500 Word Article for IN DANCE: July 2003 issue
2002 “On Common Ground” Getting to know the California Dance Educators Association (CDEA) 2300 Word Article for IN DANCE: October 2002 issue
2002 “ARTAUD – Past, Present, Future?”
1700 word summary Article for IN DANCE: July ’2002 issue
1997 SAN DIEGO DANCE INSTITUE TEACHERS’ TRAINING MANUAL
Contributions, Essays, Examples and Lead Discussions
SAN DIEGO DANCE INSTITUTE
Written By: Margaret Marshall, Leandra Smith and Jane Blount
San Diego, California

Cassandra C Cunningham Physical Education Department Head Coach, Tennis and Women's Soccer

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James B Cunningham Physical Education Department

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Adam A D'Acquisto Physical Education Department

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Edward T Diaz Physical Education Department

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Bradley J Duggan Physical Education Department B.A., M .A. , San Francisco State University

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John A Duggan Physical Education Department

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Jean M Elvin Physical Education Department

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Judith T Fein Physical Education Department B.S., Broklyn College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa

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Anthony Feliciano Physical Education Department

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Philip J Ferrigno Physical Education Department

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Christine B Funsch Physical Education Department

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Thomas L Giusto Physical Education Department A.A., City College of San Francisco; B.A., San Francisco State University; M.A., Azuza Pacific University

Mr. Giusto has taught at CCSF since 1977. He coached Women's Basketball from 1977 to 2001.

He says, "Do what you like, but like what you do."

In his leisure time, Mr. Giusto enjoys golf and surfing, and laying on the beach hoping not to get harpooned.

Frederick C Glosser Physical Education Department A.A., City College of San Francisco; B.A., San Francisco State Unviersity

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Mary R Graber Physical Education Department B.S., Trinity University; M .S. , California State University, Hayward

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Margaret Grady Physical Education Department B.S., Chico State University; M .S. , Sacramento State University

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Tanako Hagiwara Physical Education Department B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M .A. , San Francisco State University; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley

Ms. Hagiwara has taught at CCSF for the past 34 years.

She believes that every student is entitled to the best instruction which will enhance the resources from which they may synthesize usable knowledge to improve their life.

Ms. Hagiwara is involved in the CCSF Tenure Review Committee, Interview Committee and the Wellness Building Committee.

She is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and the Aquatic Exercise Association.

In her leisure time, Ms. Hagiwara enjoys masters swimming for USF.

Daniel Hayes Chair, Physical Education Department A.A., City College of San Francisco; B.A., University of California, Riverside; M.A., Azuza Pacific University

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Willie Hector Physical Education Department B.A., University of the Pacific; M.A. , San Francisco State University

Mr. Hector has taught at CCSF for the past 33 years.

His educational goal is to work with students to improve their outlook on health and fitness.

In his leisure time, Mr. Hector enjoys hiking, hunting, fishing and golf.

Christine S Hosoda Physical Education Department

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Tracey Kobayashi Physical Education Department B.A., Physical Education/Human Movement, San Francisco State University; M.S., Movement Science/Biomechanics, Springfield College

Professor Kobayashi has been teaching at CCSF since 1993.

Her educational philosophy is that learning, like life, is all about the process, not the product. People focus too much on the end goal and miss out on all of the potential for growth on the way.

Professor Kobayashi volunteers with OneBrick and the Homeless Cat Network.

Professor Kobayashi is an Occupational Biomechanics/Ergonomics Consultant based in San Mateo. In her leisure time, she enjoys SCUBA, gardening, backpacking, mountain biking, climbing, playing violin and guitar, participating in her local homeowners' association and complaining about poor city planning in her home town.

Justin R. Labagh Physical Education Department Head Coach, Men's Basketball

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Derek J Lau Physical Education Department

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Neil T Laughlin Physical Education Department Head Coach, Men's Track/Cross Country

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Sean M Laughlin Physical Education Department Head Coach, Men's Track/Cross Country B.A., University of San Francisco M.A., St. Mary's College

Professor Laughlin has been teaching at CCSF since 1988.

Adam J Lucarelli Physical Education Department Head Coach, Men's Soccer B.A., M.S., California State University, Hayward

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Robert L Maestri Physical Education Department

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Joseph A Manzano Physical Education Department

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John F Mc Guire Physical Education Department

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Diane Nagura Physical Education Department B.A., M.A., San Francisco State University

Ms. Nagura has taught at CCSF for the past 25 years. Former CCSF Women's Intercollegiate Volleyball & Tennis coach.

She would like to have each student come away from her class with a positive, informative and enjoyable experience in whichever activity they choose. Feel free to contact Diane by calling 415-452-7312 or email at dnagura@ccsf.edu

Diane is a level 2 NAA Archery Instructor and also shoots Olympic Recurve Archery in her spare time.

Eduardo A Nuno Physical Education Department

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Douglas Owyang Physical Education Department Head Coach, Women's Track/Cross Country

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Mitchell T Palacio Physical Education Department Head Coach, Judo B.A., San Francisco State University

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Edgar Salave Parker III Physical Education Department Head Coach, Volleyball

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Michael C Parodi Physical Education Department Head Coach, Badminton

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Michael E Parodi Physical Education Department

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Phong D Pham Physical Education Department

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Paula M Plessas Physical Education Department

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Diane J Reppun Physical Education Department

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Susan M Reppun Physical Education Department

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David M Roberts Physical Education Department

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George M Rush Physical Education Department Head Coach, Football A.A., City College of San Francisco; B.A., California State University, Northridge

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Gabriel Anselmo Saucedo Physical Education Department

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Kevin M Shea Physical Education Department A.A., City College of San Francisco

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Frank Sinkavich Physical Education Department Head Coach, Softball

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Coni D Staff Physical Education Department B.S., Illinois State University; M.A., University of California, Berkeley, Master of Divinity, Pacific School of Religion

Ms. Staff has taught at CCSF since 1991.

She believes that there are success stories waiting to burst forth in every student, and that it is the teacher's mandate to assist each student to uncover her or his unique talents, abilities, and gifts, as well as to stretch the knowledge and performance base of the student. Her goal is also to orient public school education's emphasis toward the integration and honoring of the body and mind as dynamically-linked and synergistically-inseparable to provide the most complete and life-affirming environment possible for our students.

Ms. Staff has been involved in the CCSF Facilities Committee, Facilities Projects Committee and has been a Departmental Delegate to AFT2121.

She also assists with the Fall Dance Concerts. She has participated in "Movement Education in Elementary Curriculum", San Diego State 2003 and was a Co-Presenter of "A Kinesthetic and Aesthetic Approach to Curriculum Learning", San Diego Rosa Parks Elementary School 2004.

In her leisure time, Ms. Staff enjoys gardening and landscaping projects, photography, softball, science fiction programs and movies

John C. Vanoncini Physical Education Department Head Coach, Baseball B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; M.S.S., United States Sports Academy

Mr. Vanoncini has taught at CCSF since 1996.

His educational goal is to teach students the importance of physical activity and to make exercise a part of their daily routine.

Mr. Vanoncini is the Head Baseball Coach of CCSF. He is a member of the American Baseball Coaches Association and the California Community College Baseball Coaches Association.

In his leisure time, he enjoys golf.

Alyssa Wilmot Physical Education Department B.A. in Philosophy, Dance, and Political Science from The College of Wooster, Ohio M.F.A. in Choreography and Performance from Mills College, Oakland Pilates Certification, Alter Center, San Francisco

Professor Wilmot has been teaching at CCSF since 2003.

Professor Alyssa Lee Wilmot has been teaching courses in Hip Hop, Jazz, Yoga, Body Sculpting, and Boxercise at City College since 2004. She is also a certified Pilates instructor. In addition to her part time position at City College, she teaches the subjects of tap, ballet, modern, choreography, improvisation, Pilates, and aerobics at a variety of schools, colleges, and universities around the Bay Area.

Professor Wilmot is a dancer, performance artist, and choreographer who draws upon various dance vocabularies, techniques, and life experiences to create original experimental work. She is the founder, choreographer, and artistic director of group A, a multimedia dance company committed to making dances in collaboration with other art forms. She and her company group A perform regularly in the Bay Area and beyond, http://www.groupAdance.com.

Jamie Miye Wong Physical Education Department Head Coach, Women's Basketball

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Lance Y. Wong Physical Education Department

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