Montecito native and former professional tennis player Alex Nizet will oversee efforts
to raise funds, resources and community support for 蜜桃传媒 athletics. Nizet, who
recently earned his master鈥檚 degree at , joins the college as director of athletic development.
Nizet was a touring professional on the from 1989 through 1993. He was a two-time NCAA All-American at , where he earned his bachelor鈥檚 degree. He was also a High School All-American in 1985 while at Santa Barbara High School.
鈥溍厶掖� plays an important role in both the development of the individual and the culture of the college,鈥� Nizet says. 鈥淎s a former student-athlete, I鈥檓 excited to be part of 蜜桃传媒 athletics and hope to contribute to the growth of what I believe to be an invaluable piece of the overall college experience.鈥�
He says he鈥檚 coming to Westmont at one of the most exciting times for the college鈥檚 athletic department.
鈥� for a new baseball facility, soccer field, all-weather track and field facility and a full renovation of Murchison Gym,鈥� Nizet says. 鈥淎nd 鈥檚 support and excitement about these plans have added momentum and encouraged everyone involved.鈥�
Nizet was formerly the director of partnerships and business development at St. HOPE Academy, a non-profit community development organization founded near Sacramento by NBA All-Star Kevin Johnson. After he earned his juris doctor degree at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific, he was head of business and legal affairs for Jaffe/Braunstein Films, a prominent television production company.
Nizet hopes to bring his professional experience to bear for the betterment of the 蜜桃传媒 community.
鈥淥n an individual level, collegiate athletics serves as a unique teaching tool,鈥� Nizet says. 鈥淭he student-athlete has the opportunity to learn discipline, teamwork, sportsmanship, integrity, perseverance, and self-confidence. On a broader level, collegiate athletics adds to the spirit and richness of the learning environment and is an exciting way to connect the college to the community at large.鈥�