CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT
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     Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, each of the
undersigned officers of Advisors Series Trust, does hereby certify, to such
officer's knowledge, that the report on Form N-CSR of Advisors Series Trust
for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2003 fully complies with the requirements of
Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and information
contained in the Form N-CSR fairly presents, in all material respects, the
financial condition and results of operations of Advisors Series Trust for the
stated period.


/s/ Eric M. Banhazl                     /s/ Doug Hess
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Eric M. Banhazl                         Doug Hess
President, Advisors Series Trust        Treasurer, Advisors Series Trust

Dated:    7/3/03
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A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been
provided by Advisors Series Trust and will be retained by Advisors Series Trust
and furnished to the SEC or its staff upon request.  This statement accompanies
this report on Form N-CSR pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002 and shall not be deemed as filed by Advisors Series Trust for purposes of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.