While it’s a student athlete’s job to entertain fans, it’s the executives’ job to not only handle the technicalities, but to do so in a professional and ethical way. Noticing this responsibility, professor and former Pepperdine Director of Athletics John Watson helped develop the course catalog and internship programs for the Sports Administration Major. Active as of this … [Read more...] about Sports Administration Majors Secure Internship Positions
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Waves Battle in Residence Inn Invitational
Photo Courtesy of Mario Mendez and The State Press After dropping a pair of matches to two top-25 ranked opponents in Arizona Saturday, women’s volleyball (5-7) prepares to begin WCC play with a road trip up north to face Saint Mary’s Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. and Pacific on Sept. 27 at noon. From Sept. 19-20, the Waves took part in the Residence Inn Invitational in Tempe, Arizona. … [Read more...] about Waves Battle in Residence Inn Invitational
Waves Stir the Water in Stockton
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics The No. 11-ranked men’s water polo team traveled north this weekend to Stockton, where they competed in the Kap7 NorCal Classic Tournament. Pepperdine took home two wins over the weekend, bringing them to a 4-4 record on the season. Waves vs. Long Beach State The Waves fell to No. 5 Long Beach State in their first contest of the … [Read more...] about Waves Stir the Water in Stockton
The CrossFit Craze
Photos by Shawn Jones For some, the thought of CrossFit entails heavy weights, grueling competitions and strong athletes. As a result, many turn away without a second thought. This was true of senior Whitney Gilliam, niece of sports medicine professors Holden and Priscilla MacRae. A few years ago, the MacRaes started to participate in CrossFit and urged Gilliam to check it … [Read more...] about The CrossFit Craze
Waves Compete in Omaha
Art by Peau Porotesano Women’s volleyball traveled to Omaha, Neb., for the Bluejay Invitational. The Waves suffered a 3-1 loss to Creighton and a 3-1 loss to Wichita State. Despite losses early in the tournament, the Waves finished strong with a 3-0 win against Bowling Green State. Bluejay Invitational: The team traveled to the Midwest for the Bluejay Invitational hosted by … [Read more...] about Waves Compete in Omaha