University of San Francisco Athletics

General Capsule - Strongest assets are speedand the ability to terminate behind the setter... fast and dynamicplayer... will be looked upon for leadership as the only returningsenior. 2003 Season - Saw limited action in 10games... recorded two kills on the season. 2002 Season- Established career highs in virtually every offensiveand defensive category as a sophomore... pounded a career-high 15kills at Gonzaga (10/12) and reached double-figures in kills in sixmatches... registered six blocks in consecutive matches at AirForce (9/21) and Stetson (9/21)... tallied 14 kills at San Diego(11/1)... recorded 12 kills to go along with four blocks (two solo)against #14 Santa Clara (11/23)... ranked third on the team inkills per game (1.9). 2001 Season - Saw action in20 games for USF in first season of volleyball on the Hilltop...recorded two kills, a dig and a pair of blocks in first collegiatematch against Centenary (9/2)... added season-high three blocksagainst San Diego (10/26). Prep Career - Startedall four years at Forest Lake Christian... earned All-CentralValley Christian League honors three times and was named Player ofthe Year as a senior... also played four years of basketball forthe Falcons... honor roll student and a lifetime member of the CSF.Personal - Ashley Lauren Bello... goal for theseason is to contribute... chose USF for the wonderful academicprograms and the quality of the volleyball program... mostimpressive person she has met is Michael Jordan... favorite book isthe Bible... favorite food is Mom's... grandfather James Paaliaroniplayed professional baseball for the Boston Red Sox, PittsburghPirates, Oakland A's and the Seattle Pilots... parents are Mike andLaura Bello... born January 24, 1983 in Grass Valley, CA.Coach Nelson on Bello - "Ashley's strengths arehitting off of one foot and her speed. We hope we can do the rightthings in our system we can highlight her strengths."