Biography:

Full Time Faculty in the Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance Department since 1996.

Previous:
Head Women's Soccer Coach, 1996 - 2007.

Head Women's Soccer University of Southern California - 1993-1996

Assistant Women's Soccer Coach, University of Notre Dame - 1991-1993

Head Women's Soccer Coach, Seattle Pacific University - 1986-1991

Assistant Women's Soccer Coach - University of Puget Sound - 1992

Playing Experience:

Youth player; High School Boy's Team, Claremont High School, Claremont, CA, 1979; played at Chico State University 1980-84.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Physical Education, Chico Stae University, 3.8 GPA

Master of Arts Degree, Wellness and Lifestyle Management, Chico State University, 4.0GPA

Professional Areas of Interest:
Health, Wellness, Nutrition, Fitness, Yoga, Women's Fitness, Buddhism
Professional Involvement and Community Service:

Volunteer Sonoma Humane Society, 2010 to present (Cat Cuddler of the Year, 2012)

Volunteer Compassion Without Borders - present

Past volunteer: Sonoma County Animal Care and Control; Bright Haven Fospice for Animals; Wildlife Rescue of Sonoma County; Bird Rescue Center of Santa Rosa

Honors and Awards:

Sports Illustrated Magazine, Faces in the Crowd, 1980

National Coach of the Year, National Soccer Coaches Association of America - 1998

Athletic Hall of Fame, Chico State University - 2000

Regional Coach of the Year Awards - SRJC

Conference Coach of the Year Awards - SRJC

Team Ethics Awards - SRJC

Team Academic Awards - SRJC

Team National Ranking Top 20 Awards - SRJC

Women's History Month Committee "Elizabeth Carlson Award" - SRJC

"Rand Newman" Faculty Fund for Advanced Studies Award - SRJC

Academic Senate's "Professional Development Award" - SRJC

Chamber of Commerce "Spirit of Excellence Award" - SRJC

2013 Outstanding Faculty Award of the year from SRJC Alumni and Friends Association

Motivational Speaker - regionally and nationally

2015 SRJC Faculty Tauzer Lecturer