Q: You have coached Pepperdine volleyball for more than 25 years; how would you describe your experience? A: I came here at 29 years old; I just had a baby, so I had a six-month-old son and I was playing pro volleyball at that time in the beach and took this job. Pepperdine has been really supportive for women’s volleyball; I have grown up here, I mean, my coaching life, my … [Read more...] about Q&A with Nina Matthies- Graphic sits down with legendary women’s volleyball coach
Sports
Waves fall to No. 3 Bruins, 4-0
The No. 18 Waves suffered their third loss of this season as they were defeated by No. 3 UCLA, 4-0, in the final match of the UCLA Soccer Classic. Despite the close score after the first half, the Bruins managed to score three goals in the second half on Saturday. The Waves started off with an energetic break through the opponent’s defence and finished the first half with five … [Read more...] about Waves fall to No. 3 Bruins, 4-0
As Scene by Whitney: Day at the Beach impacts children from Camp Ronald McDonald
[youtube xB6V0b9OHSQ] I’m here at Leo Carrillo State Park in Malibu. At first glance, it may seem like just another “Day at the Beach.” However, this day at the beach has deep meaning for these children. Each year, the Malibu Boardriders Surf Club and Camp Ronald McDonald partner to create “Camp Good Times.” The day is full of tandem surfing, boogie boarding and a whole array … [Read more...] about As Scene by Whitney: Day at the Beach impacts children from Camp Ronald McDonald
Gamers anticipate ‘2K13’
With the NBA season right around the corner, it is time to get in basketball mode. This also brings along the latest basketball video game rush, most notably 2K Sports “NBA 2K 13.” Heralded as the best basketball simulation ever by gameinformer.com and given 9.5 stars out of 10 by IGN, “NBA 2K12” was one of the most successful sports games of all time. However, fans are not … [Read more...] about Gamers anticipate ‘2K13’
Lane switches Bruins for Waves
Does being a Division I athlete as an undergraduate sound hard? Try getting a Master of Science and Applied Finance and playing on the basketball team at the same time. That’s exactly what Waves basketball player Brendan Lane is doing. Lane signed on with the Pepperdine basketball team after receiving his bachelor’s degree in economics from UCLA last spring. With the Bruins, … [Read more...] about Lane switches Bruins for Waves
