Pepperdine Waves in Professional Women's Volleyball
The Pepperdine University Waves women's volleyball program has a rich history, dating back to 1975 in it's inaugural season under Head Coach Patti Bright. In that span, the Waves have racked up 12 WCC championships (most recently in 2023) and 27 NCAA Tournament appearances (last in 2023). Pepperdine's chronicles include 30 former student-athletes that have turned pro, making their mark in professional women's volleyball.
This page is a comprehensive list of those Waves who were or are currently part of professional women's volleyball.
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| Former Professionals | ||
| Name | Year(s) Played at Pepperdine | League(s) Played In |
| 1. Mary (Teola) Bailey | 1981-83 | WPVA, USAV, BVA, AVP, Pro Beach Series |
| 2. Julie (Rubenstein) Bennett | 2005-08 | U.S. National Team, Puerto Rican Pro League |
| 3. Stella Berkebile | 1985-88 | WPVA |
| 4. Sam Cash | 2011-14 | Spain - Professional League |
| 5. Linda Chisholm | 1977-79 | 1984 Olympics, AVP, WPVA, USAV |
| 6. Emily Cook | 2010-12 | AVP, NVL, USAVIDQ |
| 7. Lara Dykstra | 2015 | AVP |
| 8. Lilla Frederick | 2008-11 | AVP |
| 9. Jennifer Fopma | 1999-2000 | U.S. National Team, AVP, Pro Beach, NVL, Wide Open, AVB |
| 10. Kim Hill | 2008-11 | 2020 Olympics, 2016 Olympics, U.S. National Team, Polish Pro League, Italian Pro League, FIVB |
| 11. Christina Hinds | 2002-04 | AVP, FIVB |
| 12. Brittany Howard | N/A | AVP |
| 13. Delaney Knudsen | N/A | AVP, NORCECA |
| 14. Kelley Larsen | 2010-13 | AVP, FIVB |
| 15. Hana Lishman | 2016-19 | Athletes Unlimited |
| 16. Jennifer Meredith | 1990-93 | AVP, FIVB, U.S. National Team, BVA, PB4's Tour |
| 17. Katie Messing | 2011-14 | Foton Tornadoes |
| 18. Corinne Quiggle | N/A | AVP |
| 19. Stevi Robinson | 2008-11 | U.S. Natinoal Team (indoor), U.S. National Team (beach), World University Games (Russia) |
| 20. Paola Rodriguez | 1999-2002 | AVP |
| 21. Summer Ross | N/A | AVP, FIVB |
| 22. Stacy Rouwenhorst | 1999-2002 | AVP, FIVB |
| 23. Nicole Sanderson | 1994-97 | 2004 Olympics, Australian National Team, FIVB |
| 24. Julie Thorton | N/A | WPVA |
| 25. Katie Wilkins | 2000-03 | US. National Team, AVP |
| 26. Ann Windes | 1993-96 | AVP |
| 27. Kellie Woolever | 2010-13 | AVP, NVL, FIVB |
| 28. Carrie (Romer) Wright | 1993-96 | AVP, BVA, NVL, Pro Beach Series |
| 29. Tarah Wylie | 2015-19 | Switzerland - Professional League |
| Active Players | ||
| Birdie Hendrickson | 2023-24 | Major League Volleyball - DC Flight |
