Traci Hirst-Dill
Soccer (1984-88)

Traci Hirst-Dill came to Chico State in 1984 and was a member of the Wildcats women’s soccer team for four years under head coach Bob Russ. She was an immediate success both on and off the field. In 1985 and again in 1987, she was selected second team all-conference, and earned first team all-conference honors in 1988. Additionally, Traci earned the respect of her teammates as they voted her team captain her junior and senior seasons.

Traci excelled in the classroom as well, graduating Cum Laude with a B.S. in Parks & Recreation Administration. She was also honored with recognition on the Dean’s List three times and upon graduation, received NCAA first team All-Academic squad honors.

Since graduation, Traci has been employed in the recreation field. Currently, she is the Recreation Coordinator for Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department in Lake Tahoe. In this position, she is reponsible for all the youth and adult sport leagues and programs in the Stateline area of South Shore. Traci developed the only indoor soccer program for children four and five years of age in the area; implemented a youth basketball league that serves over 300 kids; and organized countless adult soccer, basketball, football and softball leagues.

Traci and her family live in South Lake Tahoe and are still very active in sports. Her two sons, Tyler and Zachary have both inherited their mom’s love for soccer, and the whole family participates in skiing, hiking, camping and biking.