RECognition: Ivy Goodwin, Aquatics Recreation’s monthly series to celebrate our staff By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director There aren’t too many people who can claim to have met Olympic athletes and Flavor Flav on the same day. Consider Ivy Goodwin at the center of that exceptionally unique Venn diagram. Ivy, a graduating senior in […]
Harnessing Their Superpowers: UC San Diego Club Women’s Rugby & Water Polo Coaches Chart Unique Paths to Success
Harnessing Their Superpowers Women’s Club Rugby and Water Polo Coaches Chart Unique Paths to UC San Diego Success By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director At first glance, rugby and water polo don’t have much in common. Water polo is played in a pool with 14 players tossing around a yellow ball most akin to […]
Consistency, Camaraderie, and Comedy: Men’s Club Water Polo Team’s Unique Path to Three-Peat
Consistency, Camaraderie, and Comedy: Men’s Club Water Polo Team’s Unique Path to Historic Three-Peat By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director When Bryce Elsner transferred to UC San Diego prior to the 2022 season, he had no idea what he was walking — or swimming — into. Seeking a close-to-home school to continue his lifelong […]
UCSD Men’s Club Water Polo Ramps Up for Another Historic Season
Men’s Club Water Polo Ramps Up for Another Historic Season Winning a national championship is something you will remember forever. Those memories and stories are passed down from one generation to the next. Winning back-to-back titles — that’s what legends are made of. “Being a champion is an amazing feeling,” said Joey Holloway, a […]
10 Reasons to Join a Sports Clubs Team
10 Reasons to Join a Sports Clubs Team For some, joining a Sports Clubs team is a natural way to make new friends in a new and unknown environment. For others, it’s a way to de-stress, socialize, and buoy their mental health. Others still come on board to develop as a leader and athlete […]
2023-2024 Sports Clubs and Esports Award Winners
2023-2024 Sports Clubs and Esports Award Winners There were brightly colored balloons, inflatable disco balls, and enormous Rubix cubes everywhere. The decor was ’80s-themed and the smiles were ear-to-ear as standout UC San Diego athletes, teams, and coaches were honored at the 2023-2024 Sports Clubs and Esports Banquet on June 7, 2024. Here is […]
Men’s Club Water Polo Makes History With Second National Championship Win
Dominating the Pool: Men’s Club Water Polo Secures an Undefeated Season and Wins National Collegiate Club Championship Again! Written By: Rachel Ribeiro The Tritons have done it again! In the 2023 Men’s National Collegiate Club Championship, UCSD Men’s Club Water Polo took first place, continuing their reign as the dominant team in the pool for […]
Congratulations Esports Scholarship Recipients
Written by Chris Griebenow This year, we were able to recognize twelve passionate students for their dedication and contributions to furthering gaming and esports on the UC San Diego campus and the collegiate esports space as a whole. Representing both the competitive and social organizations centered around gaming, these students will be the recipients of […]
2021 Recreation Alumni Award Albert Man
Albert Man | 2021 Recreation Alumni Award Recipient By Liz Henry Albert joined the Recreation department as a coach for the lacrosse team in 1996-97, during his first year of graduate school at UC San Diego. He was the head coach from 1997-2004, assistant coach from 2005-2007, and head coach again from 2008-present. “It’s […]
