Dan Marella, Swim/Dive head coach, leans down at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool on Oct. 2, 2024 to talk to his swimmers during the Rodionoff Invite. Marella has been with the program since September 2022, according to Pepperdine Athletics. File photos by Mary Elisabeth ('25) Editor's Note: This article was updated March 17, 2026. The update included quotes from Dan … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics Officially Hires Swim/Dive Head Coach
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Pepperdine Cross Country/Track Athletes Describe Misconduct of Former Coach
Former Cross Country/Track Head Coach Sylvia Mosqueda traverses the field at the UCSB Gaucho Roundup on Feb. 22, 2020 at UC Santa Barbara. Pepperdine Athletics terminated Mosqueda's contract March 16 during her second year as head coach. Photo Courtesy of Jeff GoldenPepperdine terminated the contract of former Cross Country/Track Head Coach Sylvia Mosqueda on March 16, after a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Cross Country/Track Athletes Describe Misconduct of Former Coach
Waves Swim and Dive Hires New Coach
Recent Pepperdine hire Ellie Monobe encourages the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos as she serves as associate head coach of the men's and women's programs. Pepperdine Athletics announced Monobe as the next head coach of the Waves' Swim and Dive program Aug. 8. Photo courtesy of Ellie MonobeThe Pepperdine Women's Swim and Dive program hired Ellie Monobe as its new head coach ahead of … [Read more...] about Waves Swim and Dive Hires New Coach
Swim and Dive Head Coach Departs University Following Investigation
March 2019 file photo of Joe SpahnAs the 4–9 Swim and Dive team nears the end of their season, they are adjusting to a change in staff after the departure of their head coach. Second-year Head Coach Joe Spahn is no longer with the team. Spahn's departure follows an investigation led by the university. Previous Assistant Coach Jessica Mosbaugh also departed from the … [Read more...] about Swim and Dive Head Coach Departs University Following Investigation