joerickson@westmont.edu. Susan Cross Lipnickey. "The Santa Barbara community is incredibly welcoming and Westmont is no different. LaTorre becomes the 15th head coach in the program's last 64 years. As an assistant coach, Azain's teams have qualified for the NAIA National Tournament 14 times, including finishing as National Runner-Up in 2015 and . In 2021, Odell was named GSAC Athletic Director of the Year for the first time in his 12 year career after guiding the Westmont athletic staff through the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2018-19, Westmont won its fourth consecutive GSAC Tournament title to become the first GSAC team to accomplish the feat, advancing to the NAIA National Tournament for the ninth straight season. Email. The Warriors, who finished the season with a mark of 29-5, defeated Louisiana State Shreveport57-52 in the opening round and then advanced to the quarterfinals with a 63-53 second-round win over Lyon (Ark.). Cade Pierson. 805-565-6269. . Coach of the Year. Women's Tennis Head Coach. Moore then spoke to the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, acknowledging the circumstances that made quite a bit out of their control. Email. J.T. We have an amazing group of coaches in our athletic program and Jill will embrace our team approach of collaboration and also bring a fresh perspective based on her own experiences.". "I would love to see Westmont swimming have a strong presence at the NAIA championships and be competitive in the Pacific Collegiate Swim and Dive Conference (PCSC) with athletes scoring in the top-16," Jones Lin said. From 2002-05, and again from 2007-2009, Odell served as the chair of the Warrior Sports Advisory Board, which provides advice for the athletics program and assists in fundraising. July 15, 2022. 805-565-6869. Writing Contest in the category of event coverage. tlatorre@westmont.edu. Chris Elwood to Once Again lead Westmont Men's Tennis. NCAA Information for Prospective Student-Athletes, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. 805-565-7092. The Official Athletics Site Of the Westmont College Warriors. Erickson lives in Santa Barbara with his wife, Lisa, and their two children (Elliott-4, Sloan-2). Staff Directory Members By Category/Department Name Administration Chrissy Moskovits Athletic Director Matthew Barker Eligibility Officer 863.638.7293 863.638.7293 Taylor Mercado Head Coach & Senior Women Administrator 863.638.7526 863.638.7526 Athletic Training Nathan Arambula Head Athletic Trainer - Football, Comp Cheer, Clay Target Team While in Costa Rica, Erickson was also involved with the Mens Senior National Team from 2013-2016. Westmont Begins NCAA Division II Membership Process. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The awardmeasures overall strength and success at national championships. Sports Information Director. He served as the Head Coach of San Ramon ARBA in Costa Rica from 2011-2015. "This is how God uses me to serve others," said the coach. The Warriors, who went 26-7 during the 2017-18 campaign, won both the GSACregular season and tournament championships. Associate Director of Athletics for Communications. NCAA Information for Prospective Student-Athletes, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. The Warriors have captured nine straight Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) All-Sports awards for overall performance during the season and in Golden State Athletics Conference championship games. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Alexis is named for her late father, Alex, who passed away in May of 2012 after suffering complications from surgery. A mens basketball player from 1985-1989 and a scholar-athlete, he has maintained a close connection to the Warrior program. Ken Kihlstrom Faculty Athletic Representative. Westmont College Athletics is a community committed to cultivating maturity of mind, body and spirit, through the rigorous pursuit of athletic excellence, integrated learning and Christ-centered leadership. 903.233.3729. She has coached 30of the programs 34players to receiveAll-American honors. In 2007-08, the Warriors compiled a record of 21-9, finished the season with a #19 ranking and made a return trip to the NAIA National Tournament. The Warriors then went on to compete at the NAIA National Championships in Knoxville, Tennessee and tied for 22nd place nationally. Athletes may also qualify for academic or need-based assistance through a combined financial aid package. Odell, who previously served as an adjunct professor in the economics and business department for six years, has a long history of involvement with Westmont athletics. Support our Warriors by joining one of our booster organizations! Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Email Address Phone; Landon Boucher: Head Men's Basketball Coach lboucher@westmont.edu: 805-565-6869 805-565-6869: Rob Goodrow: in the opening round, Westmont advance to defeated Westminster (Utah) in the second round and Oklahoma Baptist in the quarterfinals. Email. Luke Spicer July 22, 2021 The CATLab is proud to launch a new and improved iteration of the digital Student and Staff Directory. Complete the online registration at AthleticClearance.com. In the 2019-20 season, Westmont (27-3) entered the NAIA National Tournament as the #1 overall seed for the first time in program history, but the tournament was canceled because of the COVID-19 outbreak. Westmont went on to win 15 straight, going undefeated against NAIA opponents and leaving Sioux City, Iowa with their first red banner since 2013. Ericksons club team in San Ramon featured former players from VCU, Long Beach State University, University of Utah, Montana State University, Seton Hill University, Jackson State University, Southern University, Franklin and Marshall College, and MIT. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department Name Title Email Address Phone Athletic Administration Robert Ruiz Director of Athletics 805-565-6010 805-565-6010 Dave Odell Executive Director of Athletics 805-565-6010 805-565-6010 Kirsten Moore Women's Basketball Head Coach / Associate Athletic Director 805-565-6836 805-565-6836 Jeff Azain Westmont encourages everyone to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 2023 Westmont College 955 La Paz Road | Santa Barbara, CA 93108 | 805-565-6000 At the request of former Westmont President Stan Gaede, he also served as a member of the Presidential Task Force on Athletics commissioned in 2005. Westmont cross country and track & field have combined for an additional 13 GSAC championships. Rick Hubbard joins the Westmont staff after four seasons as the Director of Pitching Development with the NCAA Division I Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets under head coach Danny Hall. Westmont made a return trip to the National Championship Game in 2018, falling to Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) 76-64 and finishing as National Runner-Up. "When you look at our athletic department, it has intramurals, it has summer camps, it has sports teamsand it has a relationship with the kinesiology department and the larger college community," said Odell, whobringsexperience from a long list of successful business ventures. Sports Information Assistant. Suzanne Merritt. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. For her efforts, Moore was named NAIA Coach of the Year for the second time in her career. Womens Basketball Head Coach / Associate Athletic Director, Director of Game Management / Associate Director Westmont Sports Associates, Associate AD for Operations/Women's Basketball Assistant Coach, Sports Performance Coach / Assistant Swim Coach, Baseball Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator / Facilities Liaison, Track & Field and Cross Country Head Coach, Cross Country/Track & Field Assistant Coach - Women's Distance, Team Administrator, Cross Country/Track & Field Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer Assistant Coach / Strength & Conditioning Coach, Women's Soccer Assistant Coach / Goalkeeper Coach, Mens Tennis Head Coach / Director of Tennis. The Warriors made their second semifinal appearance in the NAIA National Championships in 2014-15 season. Prior to Westmont, Erickson served as an Assistant Coach at Lincoln High School (Portland, Oregon) for two seasons under Head Coach Pat Adelman (2016-2018). Additionally, Westmont swimming was honored by the Collegiate Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) as a Scholar All-American team for its success in the classroom. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The official Westmont Athletics page for the Westmont College Warriors. John Brown University Department of Athletics 2000 W. University St. Siloam Springs, AR 72761 (479) 524-7302. Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. She also has a strong understanding of athletics as part of the full liberal arts experience; placing emphasis on the priority of being a student. Westmont launches into a new era of athletic competition to play in the NCAA Division II PacWest Conference this fall. "Dave Odell is the consummate professional," noted Westmont College President Gayle Beebe. The Warriors earned the award in both the fall 2019 and spring 2020 semesters. Before coming to Westmont, Smith was the owner/operator of Santa Barbara WebSmith for a period of four years. Odell stays active by running ultramarathons,with finishes at Western States 100, Leadville 100, Cascade Crest 100 and Hurt 100, among many others. During the post game celebration, Moore said, "It feels amazing. We also know that he understands Westmont, our culture and our faith commitment. "The strong recommendation Jill received from UC Santa Barbara hall of fame coach Gregg Wilsonwas very influential," said Odell at the time of her hiring. NCAA Information for Prospective Student-Athletes, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Westmont Junior High School. "We believe that athletic competition serves as a laboratory compelling students to learn lessons for life about teamwork, discipline, communication, self-sacrifice, perseverance, drive and endurance. 11of Westmonts 12 eligible programs named 2019-20NAIA Scholar-Teams. The college will benefit greatly from his intelligence, business acumen and love for Westmont.". "Honestly, I just consider it a privilege to coach these young women every day," said Moore. Westmont High School 909 Oakwood Drive Westmont, IL 60559 630-468-8100 Fax: 630-654-2758 The recent graduate has accepted an offer from Westmont athletic director Dave Odell to continue her relationship with the team as an associate head coach. 513.745.3417. It was a daily process oftrying to maintain our hope, to continue to increase our faith, and to choose to love one another through thick and thin." An Ongoing Journey of Success. In the round of 16, Lyon (Ark.) At the same time, the college embraces the historic Christian faith. The official staff directory for the Hawaii Pacific University Sharks Skip To Main . Phone. My family and I are thrilled to be part of the Westmont College and Santa Barbara communities. Hansen Named Sports Performance Coach. Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Enrollment and Media Production 573-310-7423 573-310-7423: John Roushkolb: Sports Information Director 573-592-1627 . From January of 2008 through January of 2010, and again from May of 2016 to May of 2019. "Our program's respect for Coach Wilson is remarkable. Moore was honored with the NAIA Coach of Character Award in April 2019. Westmont recorded a first round victory in the NAIA Tournament with a 82-47 win over Huston-Tilotson (Texas), but fell to Lindsay Wilson (Ky.) in the second round by a score of 63-59. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Administration; DJ Pulley: Athletic Director 601-318-6048 601-318-6048: Jessica Garriga: Assistant Athletic Director / Senior Women's Administrator 601-318-6567 601-318-6567: Susan Dickey: Assistant to Athletics 601-318-6375 601-318-6375 Dave Odell, former Westmont men's basketball playerand a longtime Warrior supporter, has served as the Athletic Director for Westmontsince January of 2009. lipnickeys@xavier.edu. Boosters Overview Campbell Future Farmers of America Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) Westmont Athletic Boosters Westmont Music Boosters Westmont Theatre Arts Westmont Wishes Jones Lin completed her first season as head coach of the Westmont Women's Swimming team in 2019-20, helping the Warriors to a successfulinaugural year as a program. The 2012 championship was the first in San Ramons history and the 2015 championship was highlighted by a 36-2 overall record. He also received first place in District Eight (Western US) in CoSIDAs Fred S. Stabley, Sr. Staff Directory Print Keyword Search: Filter By:All Categories Administration Athletic Training Men's Soccer Women's Soccer Swimming Cross Country Golf Track & Field Staff Directory Members By Category/Department Footer Soka University of America / 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 , 949-480-4000 Privacy Policy Ron Smith has served as the Sports Information Director for Westmont College since July 1, 2004. Due to COVID protocols, numerous changes shifted the format of the season, including the first two meets for the Warriors being "virtual" meets. "He plans well, works incredibly effectively and achieves oustanding results. Primary Media Contact for: Men's Basketball, Men's and Women's Cross Country, Men's and Women's Tennis, Men's and Women's Track and Field, and Volleyball.