Pepperdine Women’s Indoor Volleyball team huddles together during a timeout versus Santa Clara on Oct. 7. Women’s Indoor Volleyball Head Coach Scott Wong boasts a 144-87 overall record throughout his eight seasons of coaching, according to Pepperdine Athletics. Photo by Caitlyn Garcia Pepperdine Women's Indoor Volleyball Head Coach Scott Wong has called Malibu his home since … [Read more...] about How College Contracts Affect College and Professional Sports
Steve Potts
Pepperdine Athletics balances facilities expectations
Pepperdine Athletics is in a rather envious position for a small school in a highly competitive area. The school has won three national championships since 2005. The 2021 season in particular saw two teams competing at Division I's biggest stage — with Women's Tennis narrowly losing the championship, and men's golf beating Oklahoma for the Title. Yet, Pepperdine's Athletic … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics balances facilities expectations
Men’s Volleyball Head Coach David Hunt Steps Down
Pepperdine Men's Volleyball Head Coach rallies the team during a timeout versus George Mason on March 11 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Head Coach David Hunt started as a video coordinator in 2007 and was promoted to assistant coach in 2010 before taking over as head coach in 2017. Photo by Audrey HartonoPepperdine Men's Volleyball team announced Head Coach David Hunt would be … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Head Coach David Hunt Steps Down
The Role of Faith in Athletics Hiring
Pepperdine Athletic Director Steve Potts smiles in Firestone Fieldhouse in fall 2019 as Men's Volleyball Associate Head Coach Paul Carroll stands in the background. Since his arrival in 2011, Potts said he prioritized a three-pronged approach to his hires – Christian values, academic excellence and competing for championships – in that order. Photo courtesy of Morgan … [Read more...] about The Role of Faith in Athletics Hiring
Pepperdine Student-Athletes Eager for a Full Season
Fans filled the seats at Firestone Fieldhouse for Blue and Orange Madness on Oct. 8. Fans had to wear a wristband indicating they had provided proof of vaccination or had tested negative for COVID-19 prior to the event. Photo courtesy of Denver Patterson Pepperdine student-athletes have finally had a full season with fewer COVID-19 restrictions. After a strange 2020-2021 … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Student-Athletes Eager for a Full Season
