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Head Coach Scott Wong Looks To Grow His Players’ Athletic Abilities and Character

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Pepperdine Women's Indoor Volleyball Head Coach Scott Wong celebrates in the background after his team scored a point against USF on Oct. 29, at Firestone Fieldhouse. Wong said he tries to help his athletes in all areas of life, not just volleyball. Photo by Colton RubsamenPepperdine Women’s Indoor Volleyball Head Coach Scott Wong has coached the Waves for the past eight … [Read more...] about Head Coach Scott Wong Looks To Grow His Players’ Athletic Abilities and Character

Head in the Game 4: Isabel Montoya

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Sophomore basketball player Isabel Montoya prioritizes her family in her athletic life. Montoya said her family's support plays a significant role in her mental health as an athlete. “My dream has always been their dream," Montoya said. "Now that I’ve made it to this level, it doesn’t stop and it enhances that relationship." __________ Follow the Graphic on Twitter: … [Read more...] about Head in the Game 4: Isabel Montoya

Head in the Game: Blake Pou

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Pepperdine baseball team's first baseman and outfielder Blake Pou prioritizes self-reflection and growing from mistakes after a tough game. “Every athlete has times where you go through the ups and downs," Pou said. "But when you are down you have to do your best to stay in the middle.” _______________ Follow the Graphic on Twitter: @peppgraphic Email Gabrielle Salgado: … [Read more...] about Head in the Game: Blake Pou

Head in the Game: Key Pearson

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nWGv5LIIIo&t=1s Senior Business Administration major Key Pearson speaks about her mental health challenges as one of Pepperdine's top cross country athletes. Pearson shares the importance of mental health awareness and encourages students to seek help if they notice declines in their mental health. “You aren’t weak if you seek a … [Read more...] about Head in the Game: Key Pearson

Will Noland Takes a Journey to Recovery

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Photo courtesy of Will Noland Senior business administration major Will Noland never pictured himself as the kind of person attending an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. But two years into recovery, these meetings have allowed him to find community and comfort on his road to sobriety. “On paper, AA isn't supposed to work,” Noland said. “Scientifically they don't know why it … [Read more...] about Will Noland Takes a Journey to Recovery