Interim Head Coach Tassilo Schmid of the Pepperdine Women's Tennis team has been coaching the team since Dec. 20, according to Pepperdine Athletics.Before his transition to the women's side of the court, Schmid was an assistant coach for the Men's Tennis team for seven years and was named ITA's Regional Assistant Coach of the Year in 2021 and 2022, according to Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Tassilo Schmid Starts His Legacy as Pepperdine Women’s Tennis Head Coach
Women’s Tennis Defeats Golden Bears 5-2
No. 25 Pepperdine Women's Tennis defeated No. 18 University of California, Berkeley 5-2 Feb. 22 at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center. The singles portion started off strong with a win by freshman Anastasiia Grechkina. She is ranked No. 52 nationally and defeated her No. 70 opponent in two quick sets of 6-2 and 6-0, according to Pepperdine Athletics.The Golden Bears quickly … [Read more...] about Women’s Tennis Defeats Golden Bears 5-2
Photo Spread: Women’s Tennis Defeats Arizona to Advance to ITA National Team Indoor Championships
Pepperdine Women's Tennis surpassed Arizona 4-1 Jan. 25 at the Ralphs-Stratus Tennis Center.Sophomore tennis player Vivian Yang started the singles matches with a win in two sets, both of 6-1. Yang is one of two returners this season along with senior tennis player Savannah Broadus.The new freshmen also got a head start on Arizona as tennis players Alexia Harmon and Anastasiia … [Read more...] about Photo Spread: Women’s Tennis Defeats Arizona to Advance to ITA National Team Indoor Championships
Athletes Pick Up Their Pace with Energy Drinks
Pushing through a three-hour practice and one-hour lift on a Monday after cramming for an exam the night before has proven difficult or even dangerous for some athletes. However, Pepperdine student-athletes have found a way to keep their energy high even when they are not completely rested. Energy drinks like Celsius, Monster or Reign provide a heavier kick than the average … [Read more...] about Athletes Pick Up Their Pace with Energy Drinks
Men’s Volleyball Sweeps Missouri S&T in Season Opener
Pepperdine Men's Volleyball started the semester with a 3-0 win against Missouri Science & Technology at Firestone Fieldhouse on Jan. 13.The Waves came out with energy and excitement as they have been waiting to play their first game all weekend."We’ve had great resilience, and it feels really comfortable to be back in the gym," Head Coach Jonathan Winder said.The … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Sweeps Missouri S&T in Season Opener