A photo of Nick and Carrie Rodionoff sits at the front of Stauffer Chapel on March 4, during a memorial for Nick. The Rodionoff family planned the memorial to honor Nick's life and time at Pepperdine. Photo by Abby Wilt An athlete, friend, father, coach and mentor — this was Nick Rodionoff. Nick coached the Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive team from 2000-2018, … [Read more...] about Remembering Nick Rodionoff: Father, Husband, Mentor, Friend and Coach
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No. 12 Waves Fall to No. 2 UCLA 10-8
Junior center defender Nico Tierney squares up for a shot at the goal at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool on Oct. 2. Pepperdine fell 10-8 to UCLA in a close battle. Photos by Brandon Rubsamen No. 12 Men’s Water Polo battled No. 2 UCLA at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool on Oct. 2, ultimately losing 10-8. This was the Waves first outing after a 4-0 showing at the Gary Troyer … [Read more...] about No. 12 Waves Fall to No. 2 UCLA 10-8
Hot Shots: Katie Ledecky is the Moment
Art by Leah BaeYou hear it at every professional swim meet. Over the sound of a starting gun and the splash of water is a whisper that brushes the announcers booth and resides over the crowd. "Is this the next Michael Phelps?"Personally, I'm over it.Instead of focusing on what Michael Phelps has done, we need to instead look at Katie Ledecky, who doesn't just stand up to the … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Katie Ledecky is the Moment
Pepperdine Addresses Increases in Concussions Among Female Athletes
Pepperdine’s female soccer team during a match against UCLA in September 2018. Photo courtesy of Katy Byrne. Concussions in college athletics are a general concern in high school, college and professional athletics teams. While national discussion tends to focus on football and boxing, sports traditionally dominated by males, Pepperdine coaches and female athletes … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Addresses Increases in Concussions Among Female Athletes
Swim and Dive Announce Notre Dame’s Joe Spahn as new Head Coach
Photos Courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsPepperdine Women's Swimming and Diving has announced the hiring of Notre Dame's Joe Spahn as its next head coach, according to a statement the University released on Monday, April 9. The coaching change is the third such change the University has made over the past two months.“We are very excited to welcome Joe to the Pepperdine Wave … [Read more...] about Swim and Dive Announce Notre Dame’s Joe Spahn as new Head Coach