Pepperdine attracts skilled athletes from all over the world due to the quality of our athletic programs, coaches, and staff. The problem is, not many Pepperdine students go to games or events to support their athletes. Pepperdine Athletics took action and created a rewards program for students as an incentive to show their school pride and support their athletes. This new … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics changes Riptide program
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Olympic Water Polo coach returns to Pepperdine-After five years, Terry Schroeder comes back to Malibu
USA Water Polo Hall of Fame inductee Terry Schroeder returns to the Waves water polo coaching staff this season. Coach Schroeder is serving as a volunteer assistant with the men’s water polo team. He will not begin his full duties with the team until Jan. 1, 2013. Schroeder coached the Pepperdine men’s water polo team from 1986-2005. During this time with the Waves, he took … [Read more...] about Olympic Water Polo coach returns to Pepperdine-After five years, Terry Schroeder comes back to Malibu
Pro skater to run on course- Vollmer moves on to cross country while coaching ice skating
For freshman sports medicine major Tori Vollmer, sports is not just part of her academic curriculum — it has always been a part of her life. She performed internationally as a member of Team USA, being a 2010 National Novice silver medalist in pair ice skating. Vollmer said she “felt passion for skating right from the start. “Once you start gliding, you’re just flying through … [Read more...] about Pro skater to run on course- Vollmer moves on to cross country while coaching ice skating
Onlookers cheer from the Olympic stands- Junior Kelly O’Connor supported Team USA in London
After nine hours on a plane, I arrived at Heathrow, London’s main airport, ready to crash from exhaustion at my lodging for the week: Pepperdine’s London campus. The staff had cleared the summer students from 56 Prince’s Gate and instead opened the house to Pepperdine alumni and avid Olympic fans. As one of those fans, I was ready to begin my London 2012 experience, an … [Read more...] about Onlookers cheer from the Olympic stands- Junior Kelly O’Connor supported Team USA in London
Pepp takes over London- Waves athletes competed in 2012 Olympics
Men’s Basketball Yakhouba Diawara, Pepperdine University 2005 graduate, played basketball on the French National Team this year in London. The French had a 4-2 record in the 2012 Olympics and placed ninth overall in scoring. During his time at Pepperdine, Diawara averaged 18.9 points per game in 2004. That same year, he was named to the 2004 All-West Coast Conference first … [Read more...] about Pepp takes over London- Waves athletes competed in 2012 Olympics