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: Pacific Assistant Men's Soccer Coach
PAF Member For: 4 months
What interested you in joining the PAF: Former student-athlete looking to give back
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"I am a recent graduate of Pacific and I will always be a proud Tiger. I was the first commit for the men's soccer program when it was reinstated and captained the team as we skyrocketed and made 2 consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. The program has drafted two professional athletes and will look to add more. Becoming a Tiger was the best decision I could of made and I would not trade it for the world. My goal is to make Pacific one of the best schools in the country with a top 20 athletic program year in and year out!" -Andres Ochoa Baeza
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Former Tiger Athletes in the News
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Best-Selling author and alumnus Matt de la Pe
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a to be 2019 Commencement Speaker
“I entered Pacific as a basketball player, but I left as a scholar and a writer. And this transformation was the direct result of the professors I worked with.”
- Matt de la Peña '96
University of the Pacific announced in March that The New York Times best-selling and Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña, a Pacific alumnus, will be the featured speaker at the university's main graduation ceremony on May 11 at the Alex G. Spanos Center in Stockton.
"I am honored by the invitation to speak at commencement," said de la Peña, who graduated Pacific with a bachelor of arts degree in English while on a basketball scholarship. "My time at University of the Pacific certainly changed my life and has been invaluable. I wouldn't be where I am without it. I entered as a basketball player, but I left as a scholar and a writer."
Since turning his tassel in 1996, life has been a remarkable journey for the Southern California native. De la Peña earned a master of fine arts degree in creative writing from San Diego State University and authored several young adult novels and picture books. His book "Miguel and the Grand Harmony" was released by Disney in both English and Spanish in October 2017. The book features a beautiful original story based on the characters of the Disney/Pixar film "Coco," as well as vibrant stylized artwork by Ana Ramirez.
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Pacific President Pamela A. Eibeck said, "Matt has been a champion of diversity in children's literature through his award-winning work and as a prolific speaker. His success is inspirational to our students and our community, and we are honored to have him be part of this remarkable celebration."
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Dignity Health Medical Group -Stockton
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At Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton, we’re here to keep you happy, healthy, and whole.
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To help their patients live healthy lives, Dignity Health Medical Group – Stockton offers great doctors and a full range of services—from preventive care to special programs for chronic conditions—at locations throughout the Stockton region.
At Dignity Health Medical Group – Stockton they are dedicated to providing daily excellence for all your health care needs. We believe an important part of that excellence is truly listening, ensuring patients understand their medical situation and enabling them to make informed decisions. For whatever stage of life you’re in, we strive to help you make the most of it.
Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton has been supporters of the PAF for 3 years. They are men's basketball floor seat ticket holders and have sponsored the Orange & Black Ball, as well as the floor seat hospitality area at men's basketball games.
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The Pacific women's water polo program is currently ranked No. 7 and is on a 3-match win streak, with their most recent victory over No. 13 ranked LMU!
The Tigers shined in their conference match against the Lions scoring seven of their 13 total goals in the second half to take the victory. Following their weekend series UOP improves to an overall record of 11-8 and 4-0 in GCC play.
The Tigers hit the road next week as they travel back to Southern California for two matches against No. 20 San Diego State (Apr. 12th) and Concordia (Apr. 13th).
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ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
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Sigma Alpha Epsilon Endowed Scholarship
Lauren Cline of volleyball is a red-shirt junior from Bakersfield, California majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing.
This scholarship is to provide student support in the form of an endowed scholarship to one or more student-athletes and is Powell Match Eligible.
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After red shirting last season, Lauren Cline appeared in 29 matches, starting 22 in her junior season. She had 173 kills on the year for an average of 1.53 per set.
In her sophomore season in 2016, Cline appeared in 14 matches, notching 45 total kills in 40 sets total for the year. She had a season-high nine kills in the Tigers' 3-2 win over Loyola Marymount.
"I am so thankful for the opportunity to compete for the volleyball program at this University. Without the help from our donors, I would not have been able to have the experiences I did. With the help of this scholarship, I was able to complete my degree. This degree will enable me to pursue a career where I will be able to give back to the community." -Lauren Cline
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, Head Coach Kerri Scroope, and the women’s soccer program have established
The Huddle to give friends of Pacific women’s soccer greater access and connection to the program and to provide increased financial support for the operations of the team. The Huddle aims to connect alumni, parents and community friends in support of the team’s effort to achieve regional and national success. Membership donations will offset costs for national & international recruiting efforts, enhanced team scheduling and travel opportunities, team meals, and advanced technology. For more details, view the brochure by clicking the picture below. Or click below to join today!
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February 19 - April 12
The Pacific Athletic Foundation (PAF) is coming toward the end of its annual Fund Drive campaign in support of Pacific Athletics. The Fund Drive will conclude on April 12th after running for eight-weeks, with a goal of $50,000 in new cash donations, as part of an overall goal of $425,000 for the 2019-20 academic and athletic year. The Fund Drive is supported by 40 plus volunteers consisting of alumni, former student-athletes, PAF board members, and community supporters who believe in the mission of the PAF, which is to raise funds to support all 17 athletic programs and over 300 student-athletes.
The PAF has currently raised 35,200 of their $50,000 goal. To give to the PAF Fund Drive and help us reach our goal, you can do so by clicking below. For more information, please contact Aaron Morales at
amorales1@pacific.edu or 209-946-2591.
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Swim & Dive 7th Annual Silent Auction & Dinner
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Saturday, April 13, 2019 I Grace Covell Banquet Hall
The Swimming & Diving program is holding their 7th annual Silent Auction & Dinner on April 13th. The evening will include a hosted bar, live jazz music, silent auction, sit down dinner, live dessert auction, and a team presentation. Online registration available soon. If you have any questions, please contact Peter Richardson at
prichardson@pacific.edu or 209-946-2710.
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Wednesday, April 17, 2019 I Stockton Golf & Country Club
The Pacific Athletic Foundation is hosting their 2nd Annual PAF Impact Dinner on April 17th, which will feature a cocktail hour, sit-down dinner, two Pacific student-athlete speakers and a PAF donor speaker. This event is open to PAF members only and is free of charge. If you have any questions, please contact Bri Rodriguez at
brodriguez@pacific.edu or 209-946-2230.
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Compliance Reminders for PAF Members
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As a member of the NCAA, Pacific must abide by NCAA rules and regulations as they are related to all aspects of its athletics program. In addition to ensuring that all of its coaches, administrators, University faculty and staff, and student-athletes are aware and following NCAA rules, Pacific is also responsible for the actions of any individual who is a member of any of its athletic booster groups or meets the definition of a “representative of athletics interests.”
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Top 10 Things to Know About NCAA Compliance
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- Pacific Athletics is held responsible for the actions of its fans and could forfeit games, recruiting opportunities and post-season eligibility for violations by fans/boosters.
- You may send information about prospects to Pacific Athletics coaching staff members, but you may not be involved in recruiting prospective student-athletes. A prospective student-athlete is defined as a student who has started classes for ninth grade or above.
- Providing prospective and current student-athletes with any benefit or service not available to the general public or student body will render them ineligible.
- You may not provide transportation for recruits, current student-athletes, or their friends and family.
- You may not spend funds to entertain recruits, student-athletes, or their friends and family.
- Impermissible extra benefits include any type of financial assistance, gifts, and free or reduced services such as meals, drinks, merchandise, vehicles, tattoos or haircuts.
- You may employ current student-athletes, but student-athletes may only be paid the local rate for work actually performed, and they must inform the Compliance Office of their employment.
- You may not use the name, image, or likeness of current student-athletes to market your business or service. This includes advertisements and social media posts as well.
- You may not sell student-athlete memorabilia including items that have been autographed by student-athletes.
- ALWAYS ASK the Compliance Office before you ACT!
Please contact Wendy Cornwall, Assistant Director of Compliance at
wcornwall@pacific.edu or 209-946-2934 if you have any questions.
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