Five swimmers encourage a teammate after she completed a race at their home invitational against Azusa Pacific University. Photo by Ali Levens After a dramatic season for the Pepperdine Swim and Dive team, the Waves competed at the PCSC Championships and placed second with 1,311.5 points behind Cal State East Bay. The team broke five school records: freshman Emily Morton … [Read more...] about Swimmer Opens Up About Spahn Era
Joe Spahn
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
Freshmen Lead Swim and Dive to Third Place Finish at Malibu Invite
Photos by Ali LevensWhat was supposed to be a two-day tournament at the Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool turned into third-place finish at the condensed version of the 10-team Malibu Invite. The two visiting Division-I teams, California Baptist University and Texas Christian University, challenged the Waves in the lanes.Following an astounding victory, 217-66, at the PCSC Relays … [Read more...] about Freshmen Lead Swim and Dive to Third Place Finish at Malibu Invite
Pepperdine Swim and Dive receives overhaul
Photos by Judith BristerPepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive team took second at this year’s conference after a season of increased intensity and improved swim times.The team underwent a staff overhaul this year when long-term head coach Nick Rodionoff left the program after nearly 20 seasons. The new head coach, Joe Spahn said he increased practice times and upped the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Swim and Dive receives overhaul
Chan and Women’s Swim and Dive Break Records and Finish Second in Conference Championship
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics/Jeff GoldenThe Waves had a consistent four-day tournament and broke multiple records in the process. In a transition season for the Waves, Joe Spahn was named as the head coach in April and went through this season with a small roster. The Waves concluded the season off with their best finish since the 2007-2008 season. On the first day of … [Read more...] about Chan and Women’s Swim and Dive Break Records and Finish Second in Conference Championship
