This year, the Pepperdine Athletics Department welcomes three new head coaches to its staff: Lorenzo Romar, Joe Spahn and Adam Schaechterle.Romar is optimistic about his returnAfter 19 years, Romar returns to the Pepperdine Men's Basketball program. Romar, who spent his college basketball career at University of Washington and played for five years in the NBA with the Golden … [Read more...] about Pepp Welcomes Three New Head Coaches
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Men’s Tennis Releases Head Coach Marcelo Ferreira
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsPepperdine Men's Tennis will not renew for Head Coach Marcelo Ferreira's contract for the 2018-19 season, the University announced on Tuesday.“I want to express my sincere thanks to Marcelo for his dedication and commitment to our men’s tennis program over the past five years and wish him well in his future endeavors,” … [Read more...] about Men’s Tennis Releases Head Coach Marcelo Ferreira
Waves Serve at Beach Day in Malibu
Photos courtesy of Lia ThomasSeveral Pepperdine athletic teams volunteered at Leo Carrillo State Beach this past weekend with Ride A Wave, an organization that strives to give physically, developmentally or economically challenged children a safe, fun-filled day at the beach. The Waves partnered with attendees and built sandcastles, boogie boarded, ran through obstacle courses … [Read more...] about Waves Serve at Beach Day in Malibu
Men’s Tennis Opens Conference Play with Wins
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThe Men's Tennis team opened West Coast Conference play this weekend with a sweep of Saint Mary's on Friday and Pacific on Saturday. Both series brought the Waves' overall record to 6-7."I am very pleased with how we competed this past weekend," Head Coach Marcelo Ferreira wrote in an email. "Guys are fully embracing the culture and … [Read more...] about Men’s Tennis Opens Conference Play with Wins
Tennis Courts Get a Facelift
Photos by Brandt MisikPepperdine recently updated and resurfaced their tennis courts, in addition to the other long-term improvements to buildings such as Payson Library and the School of Law. This past summer, the tennis courts underwent the process of painting and resurfacing in what is hopefully the first in a series of improvements to the Ralph-Straus Tennis Center, said … [Read more...] about Tennis Courts Get a Facelift