2009 Media Guide
2009 Cross Country Roster Devon Blount
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JR
Hilltown, Pa. (Germantown Academy)
Ariana Crisafulli
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San Clemente, Calif. (San Clemente HS)
Gillian Flagg
5-7
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Los Alamitos, Calif. (Los Alamitos HS)
Lia Genovese
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Bow, N.H. (Bow HS)
Kristina Hammarstrom
5-3
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Manteca, Calif. (East Union HS)
Hilary King
4-10 SO
Torrance, Calif. (West High School)
Kirstin Kita
5-0
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Torrance, Calif. (North High School)
Jazmin Quiroz
5-7
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San Jose, Calif. (Silver Creek HS)
Table of Contents 2009 Outlook.....................................1 Quick Facts.........................................1 Head Coach.......................................2 Player Profiles................................3-7 School Records.................................8 Tigers in Action................................9 University...................................10-11 Academics.................................12-13 Athletic Administration..............14
Media Relations Assistant AD for Communications. Mike Millerick Cross Country Contact..............Angela Bertocchini abertocchini@pacific.edu Office Phone.........................................(209) 946-2479 Media Relations Fax...........................(209) 946-2757 Internet Address..................www.pacifictigers.com Mailing Address................................3601 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA 95211
Quick Facts Location.................Stockton, Calif. Mascot....................................Tigers Colors....................Orange & Black Affilitation...........NCAA Division I Conference.......................Big West Founded...................................1851 Enrollment..............................6,235 President.....Dr. Pamela A. Eibeck Director of Athletics....Lynn King Athletic Phone......(209) 946-2472
Credits The 2009 Pacific Cross Country Media Guide was written, compiled and designed by Angela Bertocchini with the editorial assistance of Ben Laskey, Monique Moyal, and the media relations staff. Photo credit to Josh Jones, George Steckler, and media relations staff.
2009 Outlook First year head coach, Josh Jones, took on more than just a challenge of being a head coach at Pacific in 2009. He inherited a team without much experience, and the guidance of only three returning runners. Junior Kristina Hammarstrom looks to lead and help build up the experience of the team this season. Junior Devon Blount and sophomore Jazmin Quiroz are the only two runners who have ran division I cross country. Additions to the team include walk-on sophomores, Ariana Crisafulli, Gillian Flagg, and Hilary King. Two freshmen, Lia Genovese and Kirstin Kita round out the Pacific squad. Jones will challenge the team and push them to their limits to make Pacific a strong cross country program in upcoming seasons. Last season was one of breaking records for several of the runners. Hammarstrom set a new school record for the 5K with a time of 18:35.00, compared to the previous school record of 19:04.00. Last years’ graduating senior, Micaela Klaus, shattered her previous time of 23:05.00 for the 6K with a new time of 22:36.60. Head Coach Josh Jones said he is excited about the team and the future of the program. “The ladies have been working really hard and I’m very excited to have such a hard working group,” he said. The Tigers finished 29th at the NCAA West Regionals. This season they hope to improve upon that, while also getting the experience to be successful in future seasons.
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Head Coach
Josh Jones
Head Coach • 1st Season Josh Jones was hired as the Tigers’ Cross Country head coach on June 22, 2009. “Josh has an excellent background as a studentathlete and a coach,” said athletic director Lynn King. “That combination, plus his desire to coach at Pacific, will serve our student-athletes well. We welcome him.” “I’m excited to work for such a fine institution such as University of the Pacific,” said Jones. “I look forward to working with the athletes and starting a fine tradition for the Cross Country Program.” Jones was the head track and field coach at Hannibal-LaGrange College in Hannibal, Mo., from August to December of 2007, designing and implementing the program. He was also a professor in physical education. Since returning to the area in December of 2007, Josh has been a physical education teacher at Kohl Elementary School in Stockton, and served in the same capacity in Tracy from August of 2004 to August of 2007. Earlier in 2004, he served as a volunteer coach at Sacramento State with the track and field team, working with multi-eventers and pole vaulters. He began his college coaching career at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., as an assistant track coach from August of 2001 to October of 2003. An outstanding track athlete, Josh was a National Junior College Decathlon Champion at Mesa College in Mesa, Ariz., and was a two-time Junior College All-American. He also excelled at Liberty University as a student-athlete, earning NCAA Division I All-America honors in 2000. He graduated from Liberty University with a degree in physical education. Jones received his master’s in exercise science in 2007 from the University of California (Pennsylvania). Josh resides in Tracy with his wife, Cheryl, who played division I soccer at Liberty University. They have three children, Mason (6), Mike (4), and Morgan(1).
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Player Profiles
Kristina Hammarstrom
Junior • 5-3 Manteca, Calif. (East Union high School) 2008 (Sophomore): Kristina competed in the first meet of the season on Aug. 30, taking a 44th place finish in the 5K race. In a field of 80 runners, she took third place at the Mills College Invitational with a time of 20:12.08. At the Doc Adams Invitational, Kristina set a personal best time of 23:17.30 in the 6K race to finish 14th overall. Breaking a school and personal record at the Santa Clara Bronco Cross Country Invitational, Hammarstrom took 49th place with a time of 18:35 in the 5K race. She set another personal record at the Big West Invitational with a time of 22:54.00 and a 52nd place finish. In the NCAA West Regionals, Kristina had the second-best time for the Tigers with 23:16.31. 2007 (Freshman): In her first year as a Tiger, Kristina produced solid numbers for the Pacific squad. Hammarstrom recorded her best 6K time ever on Nov. 10 at the NCAA West Regionals where she ran a 24:12.00. Hammarstrom's best finish came on Sept. 17 at the Sacramento State Invitational where she posted a time of 21:12.00 for a 27th place finish. Her best 5K time came at the Cal Poly Invitational on Oct. 13 with a time of 20:04.00. At the Big West Championships Hammarstrom finished 54th overall, and recorded a time of 25:17.00. High School: Kristina attended East Union High School in Manteca, Calif., where she earned three varsity letters in cross country and four in track. She earned all-league honors as a sophomore, junior and senior in cross country and as a senior she was the MVP of the Valley Oak League in cross country and in track. Personal: Kristina Hammarstrom was born in Modesto, Calif., and is the daughter of Brent and Barbara Hammarstrom. She has two older siblings, Sara and Jessey. In her spare time she enjoys knitting, crocheting and sewing. In her third year at Pacific, Kristina is majoring in engineering management.
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Player Profiles
Devon Blount
Junior • 5-6 Bucks County, Pa. (Germantown academy) 2008 (Sophomore): In her first race of the season, Devon finished 35th with a time of 23:43.36 for the 5K race at the Mills Invitational. In the Tigers’ ninth place finish at the Big West Championships on Nov. 11, Devon contributed with her personal record time of 27:09.90 in the 6K race, to take a 73rd-place finish. High School: Devon graduated from Germantown Academy in Fort Washington, Pa. where she was a four-sport athlete and an eight-time letter winner. In her three years of lettering for the Patriots in cross country, Blount earned several awards including being named Inter-Academic League Athlete of the Meet in 2007. Putting her athleticism on display for the Patriots, Blount played power forward on the hardwood, ran the hurdles in track, and made the varsity volleyball squad. Personal: Devon Blount is the daughter of Lori McCauley and Don Blount, and has five siblings; older brother Bryant, younger brothers Alex and Anderson and younger sisters Zoe and Mia. Her mother Lori, was a 1984 Olympic alternate in the 400m hurdles. In her second year at Pacific, Devon is majoring in international relations and Russian.
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Player Profiles
Jazmin Quiroz
Sophomore • 5-3 San Jose, Calif. (Silver lake high school) 2008 (Freshman): In her first race as a Tiger at the Stanford Invitational, Jazmin finished with a time of 28:43.00. At the Doc Adams Invitational, she took a 30th-place finish with a time of 25:55.40, posting her personal best time. In the 5K race at the Santa Clara Bronco Cross Country Invitational, Jazmin finished with a time of 21:30.00. High School: Jazmin graduated from Silver Creek High School in San Jose, Calif., where she was a seven-time letter winner for the Raiders in both soccer and cross country. Quiroz was named Soccer Junior of the Year in 2007, and also received the team MVP award in the 2008 for her performance on the turf that year. Jazmin was named to the First Team All-Bay Valley Athletic League for soccer as well in 2008. Personal: Jazmin Quiroz was born in Sinaloa, Mexico, and is the daughter of Fidel and Elvia Quiroz. She has three younger siblings, Diana, Evelyn, and Brianda. In her second year at Pacific, Jazmin is majoring in speech language pathology and Spanish. In her free time she enjoys soccer, watching movies and hanging out with friends.
Ariana Crisfulli
Sophomore • 5-3 San clemente, calif. (san clemente high school)
2008 (Freshman): A walk-on in 2009, Ariana attended Pacific, but did not run as a freshman. High School: Ariana attended San Clemente High School in San Clemente, Calif. where she ran on the cross country team. Personal: Ariana Crisafulli was born in Fountain Valley, Calif. She is the daughter of Carolyn LaPorte. She has an older sister, Jessica Davis. In her sophomore year at Pacific, Lia is a communication major.
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Player Profiles
Gillain Flagg
Sophomore • 5-7 Los alamitos (los alamitos high school) 2009 (Freshman): A walk-on in 2009, Gillian attended Pacific, but did not run as a freshman. High School: Gillian attended Los Alamitos High School in Los Alamitos, Calif., where she ran for the cross country team. During high school she earned the most improved award and scholar athlete-highest GPA award. Personal: Gillian Flagg was born in Newport Beach, Calif. , and is the daughter of Jane and Paluel Flagg. She has two siblings, Logan and Kaitlin. She is majoring in international studies and English during her second year at Pacific. In her free time she enjoys song-writing and poetry.
Hilary King
Sophomore • 4-10 Torrance, Calif. (West high school) 2009 (Freshman): A walk-on in 2009, HIilary attended Pacific, but did not run as a freshman. High School: Hilary attended West High School in Torrance, Calif., where she ran cross country for the Warriors. Personal: Hilary King was born in Concord, Mass., and is the daughter of Ken and Deborah King. In her second year at Pacific she is majoring in sports science. Hilary’s hobbies include reading and hanging out with friends.
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Women’s Cross Country
Player Profiles
Lia Genovese
Freshman • 5-8 Bow n.h. (bow high school) High School: Lia attended Bow High School in Bow, N.H. She lettered in cross country her sophomore ear, Nordic skiing her senior year and in track and field in her junior and senior years. Personal: Lia Genovese was born in Concord, N.H. She is the daughter of Paul and Paula Genovese. She has two older siblings, Michael and Kathryn. In her first year at Pacific, Lia is an exploratory major. She enjoys running and Nordic skiing.
Kirstin Kita
Freshman • 5-10 Torrance, Calif. (North high school) High School: Kirstin attended North High School in Torrance, Calif., where she was on the cross country and track team. Personal: Kirstin Kita was born in Torrance, Calif. She is the daughter of Alan and Dawn Kita. Kirstin is majoring in mechanical engineering during her first year at Pacific. In her free time she enjoys robotics, playing the cello and trombone, and being a youth minister at her church.
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University of the Pacific School Records
5K - Kristina Hammarstrom 18:35.00 Santa Clara Bronco Invitational October 18, 2008 6K- Micaela Klaus 22:36.60 Big West Conference Championships November 1, 2008
Kristina Hammarstrom
2009 Schedule Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 26 Oct. 9 Oct. 17 Oct. 31 Nov. 14
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USF Invitational (5K) Hornet Jamboree (5K) Warrior Invite (6K) SF Invitational Bronco Invitational Big West Championships NCAA Western Regional
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Tigers in Action
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Pamela A. Eibeck University President
Pamela A. Eibeck became the 24th President of University of the Pacific on July 1, 2009. She is Pacific’s sixth President since the University moved to Stockton in 1924 and the first woman to hold the office. Her Presidency follows a distinguished career as a researcher, teacher, educational reformer, and university administrator. Prior to joining Pacific, Eibeck was dean of the Edward E.Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering at Texas Tech—one of the nation’s largest engineering colleges with 4,400 students, 156 faculty and five research centers. There, she was responsible for eight academic departments, 33 degree programs and a $55 million budget. An active fundraiser, Eibeck helped build an endowment of $57 million and doubled the number of endowed chairs. Eibeck takes the helm at a University with strong enrollments and finances, and the best incoming student academic profile in its history. With a record number of applications for Fall 2009, university enrollment is expected to remain steady at around 6,250 with a 20-point jump in the average admitted freshmen SAT score to 1200. Construction continues on two major buildings: the $7.5 million Janssen-Lagorio Multipurpose Gymnasium and the $10 million John T. Chambers Technology Center, and the last fiscal year closed with a surplus for the 13th consecutive year. While spending time to get know Pacific in her first year, Eibeck has committed to building on these strengths by continuing to enhance educational quality, build national visibility, and deepen the University’s involvement in community engagement. Eibeck received her bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees in mechanical engineering between 1979 and 1986 from Stanford University. She joined the faculty at the University of California at Berkeley, where she earned tenure and served from 1985 to 1995. In 1995, she became a professor and chair of mechanical engineering at Northern Arizona University, where she later served as director of the honors program and then vice provost for undergraduate studies. In 2004, Eibeck was named dean of the college of engineering at Texas Tech.
Founded in 1851 as the first chartered university in California, University of the Pacific continues to enjoy a reputation as one of the finest academic institutions in the West. The main Stockton campus, with its expansive lawns and brick-and-ivy architecture, much like many renowned universities in the East, is highly regarded as one of the most picturesque college campuses in the West. The only private school in the Big West Conference, Pacific offers a diversity of programs that would normally be associated with a much larger university. Personal attention and small class sizes have become Pacific trademarks and help attract students from many U.S. states and foreign countries. Pacific provides its 6,235 scholars a student-to-faculty ratio of less than 13-to-1. Pacific is comprised of 11 schools and colleges on three campuses, offering students the distinctive advantage of nearby resources. Two professional schools complement the Stockton campus: the School of Dentistry in San Francisco and the McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento.The Stockton campus features the central liberal arts division, College of the Pacific and schools of music, engineering, education, pharmacy, business & public administration, international studies, the Graduate School and University College. Pacific students are represented on many policy-making committees, and the Associated Students (ASUOP) play an active role in campus life through social and cultural programs. The Stockton metropolitan area, with a population of over 280,000, is nestled conveniently in the San Joaquin Valley between San Francisco and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Pacific offers its students a proximity to many exciting places including Monterey/Carmel, Lake Tahoe, the northern California wine country, and Yosemite National Park. It is adjacent to over 1,000 miles of waterways, making it the largest inland seaport in the state.
the pacific experience
• Over 80 major fields from which to choose, yet an average class size of under 20, even in the freshman year. • NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics as well as numerous club and intramural sports. • Exposure to a wide range of knowledge through the General Education program, and hundreds of opportunities for gaining “hands-on” experience in a chosen field. • A strong liberal arts tradition within key academic units including business, conservatory, education, engineering, international studies, and pharmacy. • An intercultural perspective that prepares
students for working in an increasingly diverse and international society. • Students sit on many decision-making committees of the University to ensure that the voice of the students is heard. • A New England-like campus in northern California. • With more than 6,000 students enrolled, Pacific is one of the smallest universities to be ranked among the top 100 national universities, both by US News & World Report and the The Washington Monthly College Guide.
An expert in heat transfer, Eibeck conducted experimental research related to electronics cooling and thermal tiles used by NASA on the space shuttles. Her later work focused on engineering educational reform, including early use of multimedia in the classroom, curriculum development and, most recently, ways to attract young people and women to the profession. She has authored or co-authored nearly 50 articles and papers. Eibeck became a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 2008. She received the Distinguished Engineering Educator Award from the Society of Women Engineers in 1996 and the Boeing Outstanding Educator Award in 1999. Eibeck is married to William D. Jeffery, a law professor and a native of California. They have four children. Sons Andrew and Kevin live in the Bay Area. Daughter Katherine attends the University of Southern California. Their youngest son, Will, attends Santa Clara University.
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The University •
pacific’s mission The University of the Pacific's mission is to provide a superior, student-centered learning experience integrating liberal arts and professional education and preparing individuals for lasting achievement and responsible leadership in their careers and communities. The first chartered institution of higher education in the State of California, the University of the Pacific is a mid-sized independent, comprehensive university offering a wide choice of high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs in Stockton, Sacramento, and San Francisco. Pacific is an outstanding blend of the advantages of the diverse programs of a major university and the broad, highly personalized learning of the selective liberal arts college. We accomplish our mission through highly personalized programs delivered in a caring, supportive, and attractive environment.We seek to develop and strengthen self-confidence, initiative, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and an enthusiasm for learning. Central to our mission is the dedication of our faculty and staff to excellence in teaching and advising. We encourage and support research, scholarship and creative activity as complements to our fundamental mission of teaching. Our mission dictates a commitment to leadership development, global awareness, community involvement and opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing practical experiences to complement classroom learning. Highly interactive student-faculty relations and a broad array of co-curricular activities that help to develop students' abilities are hallmarks of learning at the University of the Pacific. How old is Pacific? We became California’s first chartered institution of higher education in 1851.We were also the first co-ed university (the first graduating class had five men and five women). We celebrated our sesquicentennial year in 2001. What type of university is Pacific? Pacific is a comprehensive university with three campuses and eleven schools and colleges. Eight of our schools and colleges provide undergraduate education on the Stockton campus, including a college of liberal arts and sciences (College of the Pacific), six professional schools and an adult re-entry division. The Stockton campus also has a graduate school. The other two campuses are the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento and the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco.
Is Pacific a religious or church-related university? No. Pacific was founded by and is affiliated with the Methodist Church. We do have a chapel, a full-time chaplain, a number of religious-oriented clubs, and a Department of Religious Studies, but we are not a “religious” university where students are required to attend chapel or to take religion classes. Any or all of the above are available to students who are interested, but participation in such activities is completely voluntary. Is Pacific accredited? Pacific is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and many academic programs have additional accreditation by appropriate professional organizations.
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University of the Pacific •
13:1 student to faculty ratio
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Average class size is 20 students, and 75% have fewer than 30 students
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444 highly qualified faculty members on three campuses; 92% hold a doctorate or the highest degree in their field
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UNDERGRAD ENROLLMENT
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Non-resident 3%
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Black, non-Hispanic 3%
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Am Ind/Alaskan Native 1%
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Asian/Pacific Islander
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Hispanic 11%
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White, non-Hispanic
Academics are Number One at the University of the Pacific, and Pacific is proud of its student-athletes’ performances in the classroom. In addition to having some truly outstanding individual scholar-athletes, Pacific currently boasts a graduation rate of over 96 percent for all recruited studentathletes who exhaust their athletic eligibility. During the spring semester of 2008, Pacific student-athletes posted a combined grade point average of 3.0. Pacific is annually represented on Big West Academic All-Conference teams, Academic All-America teams, and boasts NCAA Post-Graduate Scholars in several sports. For the 2008-09 academic year, Pacific honored 102 Big West Conference Scholar-Athletes. In order to qualify for the distinction, studentathletes must record a 3.0 grade point average over their two most recently completed semesters. Freshmen are required to attain a 3.2 grade point average over one semester
to earn the accolade. Pacific attributes its success in the classroom to two primary factors. First, Pacific recruits only student-athletes who it believes can succeed at the University and who have a sincere commitment to a higher education. Second, it provides outstanding support services to students. An integral resource of support is a faculty committed to helping students obtain an education and to graduate, and who often tutor student-athletes one-on-one. Pacific intercollegiate athletics has a comprehensive academic achievement program for its student-athletes, including counseling, tutoring, monitoring services, leadership and life skills training, computer resources, and a set of standards and procedures outlined in the student-athlete handbook. Supervised study periods are provided, and a system of grade checks is in place to identify problem areas and ensure immediate attention.
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Multi-Ethnic 6%
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Female 56%
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2008-09 Academic Award Count
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Academic All-District VIII..................................................... 1 Academic All-Americans....................................................... 2 Big West Academic All-Conference Team.......................45 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation All-Academic Team...........9 Big West Scholar-Athletes of the Year...............................2 Big West Conference Scholar-Athletes........................ 102 Pacific Scholar-Athletes................................................... 143 National Field Hockey Coaches Association Academic Team...8
Big West Scholar Athletes of the Year 2008-09 MEGHAN MULLEN (Sr.) Cross Country (Political Science • South San Francisco, Calif.) MATT LUNDY (Sr.) (Physics • Lafayette, Colo.)
Men’s Swimming
Academic All-America teams are voted upon annually by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). District VIII encompasses all universities within the states of Alaska,Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and British Columbia.
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At Pacific, the “four-year” degree is no myth. Faculty and counseling resources help keep student-athletes at Pacific on track to graduate in four years. Located in the heart of the Pacific Intercollegiate Athletics Center, the Pacific Student-Athlete Resource Center, includes state-of-the-art computer facilities and is used exclusively by student-athletes. A special opportunity exists for student-athlete participation at Pacific with the Pacific Student-Athlete Council. The council is comprised of elected student-athlete representatives from each Division I team. The council sponsors a variety of activities throughout the year for Pacific student-athletes and youth in the community. To be a student-athlete at University of the Pacific is truly a unique experience. One can compete athletically at the NCAA Division I level with the best in the nation and, at the same time, have an outstanding educational experience with a dedicated faculty. University of the Pacific ... the best of both worlds!
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NOTABLE PACIFIC ALUMNI:
Scott Boras (1977, 1982 (JD))
Chris Isaak (1980)
Elaina Oden (1989)
TOM FLORES (1959)
Dave Brubeck (1942)
Mike Merriweather (1982)
DELL DEMPS (1992, 1998)
TED LELAND (1970, 1972)
Arthur A. Dugoni (1948)
Pete Carroll (1973)
EDDIE LEBARON (1950)
Bradley Schumacher (1997, 2005)
WALT HARRIS (1967)
JENNIFER JOINES (2004)
Michael Olowokandi (1998)
ALEX SPANOS (1948)
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Director of Athletics
Ly n n K i n g
Lynn King is in his 10th year as director of athletics for University of the Pacific. He began his tenure in March 2000. During his time at Pacific, King has seen the Tigers claim 16 Big West Conference team titles. Pacific has also made 28 NCAA Championship appearances under King’s guidance. In King’s first year at Pacific, the Tigers ranked first among NCAA Division I-AAA schools in the national Sears Directors Cup standings in 2000-01, surpassing all 78 other non-football Division I universities. The Tigers have also excelled in the classroom since King’s arrival, boasting six CoSida Academic All-Americans and 37 CoSida Academic All-District Team athletes since 2000-01. In 2002-03 alone, four Pacific teams were recognized with national team academic awards “Lynn King has provided our athletic department with tremendous leadership and direction. Pacific Athletics have reached new levels of success both athletically and academically,” said former President Donald V. DeRosa. King is currently leading Pacific on a campaign to build two new facilities (a multipurpose gymnasium [the Janssen-Lagorio Gymnasium] for athletics and recreation and a tennis clubhouse), expand the Alex G. Spanos Center to include an athletics Hall of Fame and substantially increase the athletics endowment. This campaign is already well underway as construction of Klein Family Field and renovations to Chris Kjeldsen Pool have been completed. In addition, construction of the Janssen-Lagorio Gymnasium is scheduled for completion at the beginning of the 2009-10 academic year. Before coming to Pacific, King chaired the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s track and field subcommittee from 1995 to 1999 and served as Drake’s director of intercollegiate athletics since 1990. Under the leadership of King, Drake’s Bulldog Scholarship Fund grew in both record numbers and money pledged in support of Drake athletics. Among his accomplishments at Drake, King played a major role in raising $12.5 million for design and construction of the 7,000-seat Knapp Multi Purpose Center. King also spearheaded successful efforts that enabled Drake’s athletics program to be officially certified by the NCAA Committee on Athletics Certification in the spring of 1998. The certification followed the committee’s review of Drake’s athletics program self-study and review of a report by a peerreview team that visited the campus in November of 1997. King previously served as director of intercollegiate athletics for University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh and assistant athletic director for facilities at the University of Northern Iowa, of which he is an alumnus. King began his career as head coach for men’s track and cross country, first at Rochester Community College and then at University of Northern Iowa, where he was also an instructor of health and physical education. While at Northern Iowa he coached 11 conference team champions, 25 All-Americans and two national champions. He was named regional or conference coach of the year 10 times and referee of the Drake Relays in 1984. King earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physical education. In October of 2008, he was inducted into the Northern Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame. He was a member of the executive committee and a director of the Greater Des Moines Sports Authority, a director of the Iowa Games board, and the 1995 National Junior Olympics Organizing Committee. He and his wife, Jan, are parents of two adult children, Jason, and Kelly.
Mike Dalgety Assistant A.D. / Internal Affairs
Tim DiCKSON Development and Alumni Relations Officer
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Senior Women’s Administrator Associate Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Services & Compliance
H o l ly T r e x l e r In her fifth year at Pacific, Holly Trexler is the Associate Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Services and Compliance. She became Pacific’s Senior Women’s Administrator in September of 2008. Among her duties, Trexler oversees compliance, academic support, student services, the Pacific Student Athlete Council (PSAC) as well as the CHAMPS/Life Skills program. In addition, Trexler is currently serving on the NCAA Leadership Selection Committee. Before coming to Pacific, Trexler was the assistant athletic director for academic support/life skills coordinator at Quinnipiac University from 2002-05. At Quinnipiac, she monitored the academic progress and eligibility status of all student-athletes, in addition to overseeing academic programming and support services. Trexler was also responsible for the CHAMPS/Life Skills program. Prior to her time at Quinnipiac,Trexler spent the previous three years as assistant athletic director for eligibility and student services/senior woman administrator at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, N.C. Her duties at the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference school included the monitoring of academic records and eligibility status of 300 student-athletes. She also oversaw the academic programming and support services. From 1993 to 1999, Trexler worked at the University of Kansas as a strategic learning assistant and Mentor. In her position, she developed learning strategies for at-risk student-athletes and assisted with subject matter and overall academic development. Trexler holds three degrees from the University of Kansas. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English and African-American studies in 1995. She was awarded her Juris Doctorate from the Kansas School of Law in 1998. A year later, in 1999, she finished her master’s in education.
JIM DUGONI Associate A.D. / Development
Georgia Kovich-Lee Director / Marketing & Promotions
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Mike Millerick Assistant A.D. / Communications
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2009 Women’s Cross Country Schedule
Sept. 5 Sept. 12 sept. 26 oct. 9 oct. 17 oct. 31 nov. 14
USF Invitational Hornet Jamboree Warrior Invite SFSU Invitational Bronco Invitational Big West Championships NCAA Western Regional
San Francisco, Calif. Sacramento, Calif. Palo Alto, Calif. San Francisco, Calif. Santa Clara, Calif. Riverside, Calif. Eugene, Ore.