Athletic Director and former head coach of the men\u2019s volley team Randy Totorp resigns to take new AD position at Saddleback College.
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Totorp expressed how difficult the decision was for him to depart from LBCC.
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\u201cThis was a very difficult decision for me, Long Beach and Long Beach City College has been a big part of my life. The long term impact for me and my family ultimately became my focus over my deep connection to the college and the city\u201d, Totorp said.
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He also went on to explain why he chose Saddleback College, \u201c My new position keeps me in athletics, while adding Associate Dean responsibilities as part of an academic division.
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According to Totorp \u201c Saddleback is a top notch college with a focus on excellence and a strong future, but I am excited to be here to provide leadership for the student athletes, staff and community\u201d.
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Totrop who led the men\u2019s volleyball team to 3 state championships, was also a former LBCC alumni, who played two seasons for the men\u2019s volleyball team from 1994-1995. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHis volleyball IQ is off the charts\u201d said one of the volleyball team members Melbe Perez.
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Several staff members were shocked to hear he was resigning because he was so respected and appreciated in Long Beach.
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\u201c I was split when I first heard that Randy was leaving LBCC to take a new position at Saddleback, my initial thought was that I was happy for him and his family on getting a better position, but of course I was bummed\u201d, said current head coach of the men\u2019s volleyball Jonathan Charette.
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Head coach Jonathan was also a former player for the LBCC volleyball team and played for Totorp while he was head coach.
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He mentioned that Totorp \u201cAs a coach was very thorough with his vision and had a plan for the team, did a very good job at motivating his players and knowing that they can achieve more\u201d.
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Team members from the volleyball team were also shocked when they heard that Randy was resigning, \u201c Randy was a great volleyball coach who I\u2019ve known for almost 2 years, he helped me a lot with volleyball and school, making sure I was on track with everything, the athletic department is definitely going to miss Randy keeping everyone and everything intact\u201d said team member Melbe Perez.
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