Pepperdine University Athletics

PEPPERDINE 2020: Redshirted his freshman year at Pepperdine.
 
USA VOLLEYBALL: Member of the 2017 A1 Training Program and the 2018 A1 Blue team ... A three-time USAV Christmas Camp attendee.
 
CLUB: Played with Bay to Bay Volleyball Club ... Won the 17-1 Open national championships in 2018 and was on the all-tournament team.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Rocklin (Calif.) High School in 2019 ... Played four years of varsity volleyball, including his freshman year at Roseville High ... Inducted into Rocklin’s Hall of Fame ... Earned all-league first team honors three times ... An honors student for two years.
 
PERSONAL: Majoring in pre-international business ... Born in Rocklin, Calif. ... Son of Irina Atkins and James Atkins ... Has one sister, Luda ... Chose Pepperdine because “I met a lot of people that said they really enjoyed Pepperdine. The coaches and players that I met were great to talk to. Pepperdine has an amazing culture that allows me pursue my passion for volleyball and academics.”
 
FAVORITES: Enjoys photography, videography, exploring and being outdoors ... Favorites include Matt Anderson (pro athlete), Sacramento Kings (pro sports team), Baby Driver (movie), All American (TV show), Tame Impala (musical artist), Caf breakfast sandwiches (food) and basketball (sport other than volleyball) ... Favorite thing about volleyball is “it gives me the opportunity to compete at something I love with amazing people. It’s opened so many new doors for me and allowed me to meet so many incredible people.”