Beach volleyball player Kelley Larsen (left) serves the ball during a professional match in Switzerland. After a decorated career at Pepperdine, Larsen became a consistent performer on both the AVP and international pro circuits. Photos courtesy of Kelley LarsenWhen Kelley Larsen arrived at Pepperdine as a student-athlete in 2010, she hoped, like many student–athletes, to … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?: Kelley Larsen Eyes the Olympics
Where Are They Now?: Stacy Davis Balling Across the Globe
Alba Fehervar forward Stacy Davis attempts a free throw while playing for Pepperdine. After leaving Pepperdine in 2016 as the program's all-time leading scorer, Davis continues to play professionally overseas. Photo courtesy of The Malibu Times After a decorated college career, Stacy Davis occupies quite a few places in the Pepperdine Men's Basketball record books. At the … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?: Stacy Davis Balling Across the Globe
Baby Waves: Incoming Freshmen Prepare for Next Chapter
Freshman goalkeeper Ellie Sommers (center) makes a save during a club match in high school. Due to the pandemic postponing high school and college seasons, Sommers has not played in a match since December 2019. Photo courtesy of Ellie Sommers Each fall, new students descend into Malibu and prepare to begin their college experience. Among them are student-athletes, who have … [Read more...] about Baby Waves: Incoming Freshmen Prepare for Next Chapter
Summer Training Looks Vastly Different for Team Sports
Members of the Pepperdine Women's Volleyball team come together to celebrate a point during a 2019 match. The Waves have not been able to train together in person ahead of the potential upcoming spring season. File photoWhile most college students use summer breaks as a chance to relax or pick up an internship, the work for student-athletes is just beginning. During the … [Read more...] about Summer Training Looks Vastly Different for Team Sports
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
