PACIFIC ATHLETIC FOUNDATION'S
INSIDE THE LINES
YOUR INSIDE LOOK AT PACIFIC ATHLETICS
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Keeping our PAF members
informed on all things
Pacific Athletics!
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Pacific Athletic Foundation's
Inside the Lines
features exclusive content for our loyal PAF members. We want to keep you in the know when it comes to our student-athletes' accomplishments both on the playing field and in the classroom as well as our former student-athletes' continued success upon graduating. We will also highlight some of our outstanding PAF members and businesses who have gone above and beyond!
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PAF Board Member
Occupation: Retired
Spouse: Alice Hirata
PAF Member for: Since 1980
What interested you in joining the PAF: Fellowship with other boosters at UOP
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"As a member of PAF Board of Directors, it has given me opportunities to learn and apply the knowledge that I gained as a graduate of the UOP School of Engineering and the experiences I received during my professional career. The involvement with the PAF since the nineties has been enjoyable while allowing me the opportunity to be exposed to the great work that the University Athletic Department does in developing these student-athletes to become our future leaders." -Henry Hirata
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Former Tiger Athletes in the News
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Tafa Jefferson and Chad Fotheringham
Former football teammates are now successful business partners making a big impact in the senior care industry
Fa'tafa Jefferson '97 and Chad Fotheringham '97 — both standing 6'6" — have been a formidable pair since they met as freshman on Pacific's football team, where they played offensive tackle and quarterback, respectively. As business majors, they also connected over an enthusiasm for new ventures and served as founding members of the campus entrepreneurship club.
"I remember sitting in those club meetings hearing stories about Pacific alumni reaching success," Fotheringham said. "I think that's what got us dreaming about starting our own company."
The pair went separate ways after college. Fotheringham spent two years in Ecuador before returning home to work in pharmaceutical sales. Jefferson was drafted by the Chicago Bears, but suffered career-ending ankle and shoulder injuries. He decided to follow in the footsteps of his mother, who loved her career as a caregiver for seniors, and started his first in-home care company in 1998.
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In 2007, the teammates reconnected after a chance encounter in a pet store in Orange County. They met for lunch a few days later, and Jefferson was called away to check in on a senior client. Fotheringham decided to accompany him, a decision that would change his career path.
"I talked with the client and we had a great time," Fotheringham said in an interview with the Orange County Register in 2013. "Afterward, I told [Jefferson] that he had the greatest job in the world. He said, 'Why don't you join me?'"
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A general contacting firm that was founded on the principles of integrity, professionalism, efficiency, and value; cornerstone qualities of successful construction projects.
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Pacific Construction provides a full spectrum of construction services to meet clients’ needs: pre-construction, general contracting, self-performance of key trades, design-build, and turnkey capabilities. They perform under multiple contract types and delivery methods depending on their clients’ requirements and preferences, including lump sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price or negotiated procurement, all while providing a level of service and expertise that surpasses that of traditional construction companies.
Pacific Construction has partnered with Pacific athletics on several projects over the last few years, including the Janssen-Lagorio Gymnasium Performance Center, the Eve Zimmerman Tennis Center Expansion; The Roy and Jean Sanders Clubhouse, and the renovation of both the women's basketball and volleyball locker rooms.
President, Wilson Yu, served two terms as PAF Board President, is a member of Damon's Circle, and has been a PAF member for 10 years years.
"Over the years I have built relationships with many of the coaches in the department and have familiarized myself with their sports. I have grown to learn and understand the various challenges they face in order for their programs to be successful. As my relationships with them grow, I'm motivated to do whatever I can to help them compete at the highest level." -Wilson Yu, Pacific Construction President
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The men's basketball team concluded their best non-conference finish since the 2007-08 season with 10 wins. Three of the wins were on the road and seven at the Spanos Center, with the most recent being over UC Irvine in an overtime thriller.
Last weekend they had a tough start to WCC play, losing a close battle to BYU 90-87, and suffering a road loss at San Diego.
They look to pick up their first conference win this weekend as they are on the road to face No. 5 Gonzaga and then off to Portland for a Saturday match up. They return to the Spanos Center on Thursday, January 17th to face USF, where Pacific athletics will honor former UOP great, Dell Demps, by retiring his jersey at halftime.
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ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
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Al & Lois Irwin Family Endowed Athletic Scholarship
Andrea DeNardi of men's water polo is the recipient of the Al & Lois Irwin Family Endowed Athletic Scholarship. DeNardi is a junior utility player from Nice, France majoring in Engineering Management.
This scholarship is to awarded without any preference by either sport or gender and may be used to fulfill the greatest need for athletic scholarship support.
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This season, DeNardi appeared in 22 matches, scoring 22 goals and had 13 assists. The Tigers ended the season ranked No. 8 in the country after earning its second consecutive conference title and third straight Golden Coast Conference (GCC) appearance.
In his sophomore season, DeNardi won the Elite 90 award for the 2017 NCAA Men's Water Polo Championship. He carried a 4.0 GPA, while appearing in 27 games, contributing 13 goals and 6 assists. The Elite 90, an award founded by the NCAA, recognizes the true essence of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached the pinnacle of competition at the national championship level in his or her sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among his or her peers.
The Elite 90 is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA's championships. Only 90 of the over 900,000 NCAA student-athletes are recognized for their combination of elite academic success and elite athletic success each year.
If interested in more information on how to contribute to, or start your own endowed scholarship or sport fund and qualify for Powell Matching Funds, please contact Tim Dickson at 209-946-3177 or
tdickson@pacific.edu
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The Pacific Athletic Foundation and head coach, Ryan Garko, invite you to be a part of the next chapter for Pacific Baseball by joining their newly established booster club, The Grand Slam Club. With your help, they can achieve their goal of identifying and recruiting talented young players throughout the country and giving them the student-athlete experience they deserve while at the University of the Pacific. They hope to bring in the best players that will take them to the West Coast Conference tournament, and ultimately help them make the program’s first ever NCAA tournament appearance. For more details, view the brochure by clicking the picture below. Or click below to join today!
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Tuesday, January 15, 2019 I Dave Wong's Restaurant
Join the PAF for the first Coaches Luncheon of 2019 featuring 5 of our Pacific head coaches and their student-athletes. Guests will have the opportunity to hear from Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Golf, Swimming & Diving & Volleyball as they enjoy lunch at Dave Wong's. The cost to attend is $25/person. To register, click below or contact Bri Rodriguez at
brodriguez@pacific.edu or 209-946-2230.
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37th Annual Cioppino Feed
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Friday, January 18, 2019 I American Legion Hall
The Pacific softball team invites you to attend their 37th annual Cioppino Feed on January 18th. For just $60.00, supporters will get a full night of fun at the American Legion Hall in Lodi, beginning with a no-host cocktail hour at 6:00 p.m followed by an all-you-can-eat dinner at 7:30 p.m. The dinner will include Cioppino, pasta, salad, bread and wine. After dinner, guests are invited to stay for an auction, raffle, and disc jockey dancing that will be held from 8:30-11:00 p.m. To purchase tickets for this year’s Cioppino Feed call the Pacific softball offices at (209) 946-2699 or email head coach Brian Kolze at
bkolze@pacific.edu. Also, fellow alumni attending are encouraged to contact coach Tara Tembey at
ttembey@pacific.edu for alumni rate.
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Saturday, January 19, 2019 I Alex and Jeri Vereschagin Alumni House
The next PAF Pre-Game Hospitality is January 19th prior to the men's basketball game vs. Santa Clara. It will be from 5:00-6:30 and feature light hors d’oeuvres from Papapavlos Bistro & Bar, hosted bar, chalk talk with one of the Men’s Basketball coaches, and an hour and a half of socializing with PAF members and Tiger supporters. If you are eligible to attend these events, click below to view the full schedule. If you are not eligible and are interested, please contact Aaron Morales at
amorales1@pacific.edu or 209-946-2591 to learn how you can qualify!
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