Say What? Pacifica University has taken over the old campus at Western Christian High in Covina, near the campus of Royal Oak Middle School. Baseball coach Matt Stark explained that it’s a college designed for sports with an emphasis on sports degrees. Pacifica will play an Independent schedule against NCAA D-2, D-3 and NAIA teams — mostly on the road with home games at nearby locations. We’re working on a story as we learn more about the university, but browse their website, this could be a terrific outlet for area athletes.

For a better understanding, check out the presidents message: Welcome to Pacifica University, your gateway to the future, where many opportunities await you! As the only true sports university in the U.S. we focus on programs which prepares our students to enter the $650 billion a year sports industry. Pacifica offers associate, bachelors and masters degrees along with several PhD programs. Pacifica classes are a combination of on campus, on line and hybrid giving students more flexibility in scheduling. The University offers day, evening and weekend classes and programs. Education/Certificate programs are also available to help high school seniors and lifelong learners to enter the various areas of personal enrichment in sports leading to occupations, careers and work advancement.