Athletic Hall of Fame

PCDS Athletic Hall of Fame

This year, we welcomed three individuals and one coach into our Hall of Fame

The Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding alumni athletes and coaches who excelled during their time at PCDS. The annual Athletic Hall of Fame Induction solidifies a sense of pride and tradition for our School and Eagle athletics community.

A Hall of Fame athlete:

• Has made a significant impact on the PCDS athletic program • Has been recognized locally, regionally, statewide, and even in some cases, nationally • Represents the highest values of our School and our athletic program: a person of character, leadership, and dedication • Exemplifies the values set forth in our Pursuing Victory with Honor program, which are trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship

Learn more about our 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees:

CLIFF SMITH `85 Cliff Smith was an all-around outstanding athlete. He played four years of varsity basketball and baseball plus two years of varsity soccer. Because of his leadership qualities, Cliff was selected as captain for all of his respective teams. Cliff’s athletic honors were numerous: Most Valuable Player, Most Improved, Eagle Award for sportsmanship and character, and our athletic department’s Most Outstanding Athlete Award. He also received AllRegion and All-State honors in basketball and baseball. After serving for several years in the United States Navy, Cliff is now a general surgeon in Richmond, Virginia. CHRISTINA SPETZLER CHAMBERS `95 Christina Spetzler was a dominant athlete. In volleyball and basketball, her outstanding skills and leadership as captain steered both teams to success. In close games, coaches always wanted Christina to have the ball. Her athletic honors included: Most Valuable Player, Most Improved, All-Region, and All-State. Physical fitness remains a priority for Christina today. Climbing, swimming, skydiving, and triathlons, are all part of Christina’s life as an adult.

COURTNEY BERG `00 Courtney Berg will be remembered for her skills on the volleyball and basketball courts. Most notably, she was a key player on the Eagles’ 2000 Women’s State Basketball Championship Team. Courtney was an impact player for the Eagles. She was selected to the All-State Basketball Tournament Team while also receiving All-State honors in volleyball. An AllFrom left: Paul Yardley, Cliff Smith ’85, Christina Spetzler Chambers ’95, Courtney Berg ’00 Region player, Courtney also received Most Valuable and Most Improved awards for volleyball. Courtney always represented her teams with outstanding sportsmanship and made PCDS proud of her play and character. COACH PAUL YARDLEY Paul Yardley, a soccer product from Coventry, England, definitely made an impact on our School’s athletic program. As a coach, his varsity boys’ soccer teams from 1981-1985 put together five winning seasons with the 1983, 1984, and 1985 teams winning State Championships. His calm and patient demeanor led to his teams’ outstanding victories. For the past 30 years, Paul has had a successful career as an operations manager at the Mayo Clinic.