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 Members
Occupation:
Retired
PAF Member Since:
2017
What interested you in joining the PAF:
PAF member, Henry Hirata, gave us game tickets and we were hooked!
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Pacific Alumni in the News
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Golf Opens Walter Chang Golf and Learning Center
The Pacific men's golf program is proud to officially announce the opening of the Walter Chang Golf and Learning Center.
In partnership with The Reserve at Spanos Park, the state-of-the-art facility is 4,200 total square feet and features coaches offices, a conference room, team lounge, locker room, alumni locker room, a kitchen and three hitting bays with top of the line swing analysis technology.
Head coach John Cook is thrilled to launch the beginning of a new era of Pacific Golf: "This first-class facility will not only enhance our current team's ability to fine tune their game, but also will help attract nationally-recognized athletes to become Tigers. We are ecstatic at the layout and technology within our new facilities and look forward to utilizing them as we continually push to be one of the top tier programs in the NCAA."
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A family business that provides the highest quality melons on the market
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Family owned and operated since 1918, Turlock Fruit is committed to taking the guess work out of selecting a ripe melon because they pride themselves on delivering a melon that is ripe and ready to eat. Turlock Fruit Company ships under the King O' The West, Sycamore, Peacock and Regal Oak brands.
Turlock Fruit Company has been a supporter of the Pacific Athletic Foundation for 25+ years.
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Pacific Softball began their season on February 7th at the Titan Classic in Fullerton where they went 3-1. They are currently 8-5 on the season after competing in the Bulldog Classic in Fresno this past weekend where they went 3-2 with wins over UCSB and University Illinois-Chicago.
Sophomore, Myka Sutherlin, was named the WCC Pitcher of the Week for her efforts over the weekend, pitching a total of 12 innings and striking out 16 batters, including a career-high 13 batters against UIC on Friday.
Next up, the Tigers will head to Stanford to compete in the Demarini Invitational over the weekend where they will face Rhode Island, Stanford, and Saint Francis.
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ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
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Bing and Jody Kirk Endowed Athletic Scholarship
Jahbril Price-Noel of Men's Basketball is a sophomore from Scarborough, Ontario majoring in Communication.
Currently in his sophomore season, Price-Noel had a career-night on January 11th against USF with 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 three-pointers. He was named the City of Stockton Human Resources Hardworking Player of the Game.
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Getting to know Jabril Price-Noel:
- Favorite TV show: Martin
- Favorite food: Spaghetti
- Best experience at UOP thus far: This season with my brothers on the court
- What 3 words would your teammates use to describe you: Brother, mature, chill
- Ideal career: If not professional basketball, then journalism
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, James Graham, invite you to join the Pacific Water Polo booster club,
Water Polo U Club.
“Establishing the Water Polo U Club provides opportunities for our supporters to partner with our program to help create a first class collegiate water polo experience for our student-athletes." -James Graham, Head Coach of Men's & Women's Water Polo
For more details on benefits and how to give, please see the brochure below. To become a member of
Water Polo U Club, click "Join Today".
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Women's Basketball Senior/Alumni Reception
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Saturday, February 29, 2020 - Alex & Jeri Vereschagin Alumni House
Pacific Women's Basketball invites all donors, season ticket holders, and fans to attend their Senior/Alumni Reception on Saturday, February 29th following their last home game vs. Santa Clara at 2:00 PM. The reception will include heavy hors d'oeuvres, a hosted bar, and dessert. Come celebrate the seniors, honor the alumni, and send off the team to the WCC Tournament in Las Vegas!
If you are interested in attending, please register below by Wednesday, February 26th or
contact Bri Rodriguez at
brodriguez@pacific.edu
or 209-946-2230.
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Saturday, February 29, 2020 - Duraflame Hotspot
Pacific Beach Volleyball kicks off their season this weekend at their home tournament where they will host Sac State and San Jose State on Saturday afternoon at the Raney Sand Volleyball Courts. You're invited to join the team for a BBQ in between matches in the Duraflame Hotspot. Attendance includes a BBQ lunch, hosted bar, and opportunity to meet the new beach players.
If you are interested in attending, please register below by Thursday, February 27th or contact Katie Hoekman at
khoekman@pacific.edu or 209-946-2723.
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March 2-April 17
The PAF Fund Drive is a 6-week effort with a goal of raising $50,000 in new cash donations for student-athlete enhancements and each of Pacific's 17 NCAA Division I Intercollegiate athletics sport programs. The Fund Drive provides opportunities for our student-athletes, staff, volunteers, and donors to become connected to the community while building for the future.
The Fund Drive will also kick off the PAF's
United We Roar campaign. The purpose of the campaign is to grow our Tiger family and to build a unified community that supports our efforts to compete at a championship level.
As part of the campaign, the PAF will have of a goal of increasing its PAF members from 385 to 1,000 by the end of 2023!
For more information on becoming a volunteer for the Fund Drive or how you can contribute, see the 2020-21 PAF Giving Guide below, or contact Aaron Morales at
amorales1@pacific.edu or (209) 946-2591.
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Saturday, April 4, 2020 - Alex and Jeri Vereschagin Alumni House
Join Pacific Water Polo for their 10th annual Wine and Water Polo event! The annual fundraiser will feature wine tasting, appetizers, music, a raffle and a silent auction with all proceeds benefiting Pacific Men's and Women's Water Polo.
To register, please click below. For more information, please contact Director of Water Polo Operations, Alex Matal at (209) 932-3303 or
amatal@pacific.edu
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Tuesday, April 14, 2020 - The Reserve at Spanos Park
SAVE THE DATE! The PAF will be hosting their 3rd annual Impact Dinner on Tuesday, April 14th at the Reserve at Spanos Park. This event is exclusive to PAF members and provides the opportunity to hear from Pacific student-athletes and coaches. More information coming soon!
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