1998 Hall of Fame Inductee

SANDRA KRIEZEL - Claremont, CA
Tennis - 1975-1976, 1977-1978

In 1974 Sandy transferred to Chico State from Chaffey College where she had competed on both the softball and tennis teams. She received her B.A. degree in Physical Education from CSU, Chico in 1978 and returned to complete her teaching credential in 1981. She was awarded the Tolletti Athletic Scholarship in 1977.

An outstanding all-around athlete, Sandy co-captained Chico State's tennis team in both 1975 and 1976. She advanced to regional play in both years she competed and became the Northern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference doubles champion in 1976 defeating U.C. Berkeley in the finals. She received the MVP Award that year.

After graduation, she continued her tennis career obtaining a second place ranking in Open Women's Doubles in the Northern California Tennis Association. She has remained active in California tennis serving as Assistant Women's Tennis Coach at Pomona College, Claremont in 1994 and 1995. She was Assistant Tennis Coach at Cal Poly, Pomona from 1995-1998 and has just been hired as Men's and Women's Head Tennis Coach. Her team has advanced to the NCAA Division II National Tournament all three years. This year they were ranked eighth nationally. In addition to coaching, Sandy is a Tennis Professional at Industry Hills Sheraton Resort, directing their Pee-Wee Kids Program.

Sandy has been active professionally in the U.S. Professional Tennis Association, a member in the Women's Collegiate Hall of Fame, the Women's Division II National Awards Program, and the NCAA National and Regional Rankings.