Coach's Corner: Dan Kirkpatrick, Women's Lacrosse Head Coach
How long have you been working at Chapman / how did you get here? I have been working here at Chapman since 2010. After graduating I was given the opportunity to stay on as an assistant coach on the Men’s Lacrosse Team. From there moved over to Women’s Lacrosse Assistant Coach in 2014 then moved
Alumni Hour: Kent Paisley '15
Kent Paisley’s path to his current job was non-linear and took him all over the country, but he wouldn’t have it any other way. Now a writer for Golf Digest covering the LPGA, Kent has made his way through Northern California, Texas, New York and Florida in just the last six years. After earning his
Student-Athlete Spotlight: Kaila Higgins
For just the second time in program history, a women’s golfer represented Chapman University at the NCAA National Championships. Freshman Kaila Higgins earned the honor after ranking No. 9 in the nation, travelling to the campus of Michigan State in East Lansing, MI for the tournament. Kaila helped the Panthers jump into the national rankings
Coach's Corner: Dave Bishop, Football Defensive Coordinator
How long have you been working at Chapman / how did you get here? I have been at Chapman since 1994, so this fall will be my 28th season. Prior to that I was coaching at Whittier College. Ken Visser, the Head Coach at Whitter was offered the job as Head Coach at Chapman and
May is for Mothers
What’s the greatest thing about being a mom? “Experiencing the world through their eyes,” says Ami Garvin. For Sarah Buckley, it’s unconditional love, and “being someone’s favorite person.” Judy Crum ’59 has kids and grandkids, now, but still prizes the time spent with family more than anything else. “I am fortunate that both of my
Student-Athlete Spotlight: Maddie Mirro, Cross Country & Track and Field
Sophomore Maddie Mirro did not miss a beat as she returned from nearly a year-long break in activity to compete this spring for the Chapman University track and field team. In just her second meet back since the Panthers’ return to competition, Maddie shattered yet another school record, this time in the 1500m. Maddie broke
Alumni Hour: Linda Ly '10
If you followed the women’s basketball or volleyball programs in the late 2000s, you know the name Linda Ly. A two-sport athlete, Linda tore up the court in both sports, writing her name in the record books. She remains Chapman’s career digs leader in volleyball – a record she broke during her sophomore season. She
Coach's Corner: Scott Laverty
How long have you been working at Chapman / how did you get here? This is my 8th year at Chapman. I came to Chapman after 14 years at conference foe University of Redlands. The opportunity to join Chapman and the incredible baseball tradition was one that I could not pass up. Before Redlands, I
Alumni Hour: Matt Deemer '18
Matt Deemer ’18 didn’t always know he wanted to be a coach, but when he wasn’t getting his desired playing time on the Chapman men’s soccer team, he decided to channel his efforts into what he could contribute from the sidelines. It was at this point that he fell in love with coaching. Deemer, as
Coach's Corner: Courtney Calderon, Head Coach Women's Soccer
How long have you been working at Chapman / how did you get here? This is my 20th year coaching for Chapman, but my 17th as the head coach. I graduated from Chapman in 2001 after playing soccer for Craig Bennett and became his assistant coach. when he left three years later, I took over