Every time Abby Dahlkemper laces up her cleats and gets ready to step on the field, there’s one prevailing thought on her mind. “Just excitement. This is why I’m here, and I love to do this,” Dahlkemper said. Read more...
Photo: Junior defender Abby Dahlkemper’s versatility has made her one of the nation’s top women’s soccer players.
It took Eddie Vanderdoes all of five minutes to master a double backflip into water. It’s this memory in particular – of a camp diving board – that sticks with Placer High School football coach Joey Montoya when he thinks back on his star defensive tackle. Read more...
Photo: After initially committing to Notre Dame, freshman defensive lineman Eddie Vanderdoes has found a home at UCLA.
In a game with few bright spots for UCLA, Patrick Larimore gave the Bruins one of few memorable highlights. Read more...
Photo: After suffering yet another concussion, former UCLA linebacker Patrick Larimore was forced to medically retire from football.
Ira Pauly still remembers the final touchdown he witnessed as a UCLA football player. Read more...
Photo: Pauly played offense, defense and special teams during his time at UCLA.
When the UCLA men’s volleyball team's season ended in spring, coach John Speraw began planning for summer trips to Poland and Brazil. But instead of warm beaches, Speraw spent his days and nights indoors on the volleyball court. Read more...
Photo: John Speraw will be coaching the U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team. Speraw said he must adjust his coaching to suit the different personalities among the experienced group of players.
As an 11-year-old, B.B. Bates sat in the stands at Easton Stadium to witness her first collegiate softball game and watch future Olympic gold medalist Natasha Watley play shortstop for the Bruins. Right then and there, Bates knew that she wanted to play softball for UCLA. Read more...
Photo: After watching UCLA softball as an 11-year-old, senior outfielder B.B. Bates dreamed of playing for UCLA. Now, a decade later, Bates caps off her career with UCLA as the Female Athlete of the Year.
Anthony Barr lined up split out wide in the red zone during a spring practice, creating a sense of déjà vu. But this time, everyone noticed. Read more...
Photo: After beginning his UCLA football career on the offensive side of the ball, junior Anthony Barr made an instant impact this year as an outside linebacker, becoming one of the top defensive players in the nation.
