Menlo College Athletics

📚🏌️‍♂️ Delivering on the course and in the classroom!

Congrats to the Menlo Men’s Golf duo of Jack Stark and Ryan Bello on being named to the 2026 CSC Academic All-District Team! 🌳💙

     

⚽️ SUMMER SOCCER STARTS HERE! ⚽️

Join us at Menlo Soccer Camp for four days of elite coaching, skill development, competitive scrimmages, and serious fun in a supportive environment designed for players of all levels.

🔥 Camp Highlights:
✅ Technical training & game knowledge development
✅ Fun, competitive scrimmages
✅ Low camper-to-coach ratio
✅ Age & ability-based groups
✅ Camp T-shirt included
✅ Team discounts for groups of 4+

📅 July 20-23, 2026
📍 Cartan Field | Atherton, CA
👧👦 Ages 6-13
⏰ Half Day: 9AM-12PM | Full Day: 9AM-3PM

Open to boys and girls ages 6–13, Menlo Soccer Camp is the perfect place to build confidence, improve skills, make new friends, and elevate your game this summer. ☀️⚽️

Ⓜ️🏆⚾️ Non-NCAA Sports Performance Iron Oak Award - Ashley Geary-Smith

The Sports Performance Iron Oak Awards honor a Non-NCAA student-athlete who best embodied the messages and goals of the Sports Performance department through hard work and commitment, in and out of season.

Ashley Geary-Smith is the embodiment of what it means to be an Iron Oak, making him a deserving recipient of the Male Iron Oak Award. He consistently goes above and beyond in every aspect of his preparation, always searching for an edge over the competition and finding new ways to improve. His relentless mindset separates him from the rest—never allowing obstacles, adversity, or challenges to slow him down. No matter the circumstances, Ashley continues to push forward with determination and purpose. Most importantly, he always shows up. Day after day, he brings the same energy, commitment, and work ethic that inspires those around him. Through his toughness, consistency, and drive to be better, Ashley Geary-Smith has set the standard for what it means to be an Iron Oak.

🏆Ⓜ️ Non-NCAA Sports Performance Iron Oak Award - Atlas Fritts

The Sports Performance Iron Oak Awards honor a Non-NCAA female and male student-athlete who best embodied the messages and goals of the Sports Performance department through hard work and commitment, in and out of season.

Neila has set the standard day in and day out, leading not only with their voice, but through their actions. Whether in the weight room, on the track, or in practice, they consistently push themselves while elevating everyone around them, embodying what it means to be an Iron Oak. Atlas closed out their career in historic fashion by becoming the first-ever national champion in NCWA Women’s Wrestling, cementing their legacy as one of Menlo’s all-time greats.

🤼‍♂️Ⓜ️🏆 Oak Coach of the Year Award - Cristian Vasquez

The Oak Coach of the Year Award is presented to the Head Coach of a Non-NCAA program who, by way of success on the field of play, in the community, or in the classroom has made a major impact on the lives of their student athletes and the Menlo College Community.

Cristian Vasquez has made an immediate and lasting impact in just his second season at the helm, making him a deserving recipient of the Oak Coach of the Year Award. His leadership, vision, and commitment to excellence have helped elevate multiple programs while continuing to build a championship culture at Menlo. One of his most significant accomplishments this year was helping start and pioneer the NCWA Women’s Wrestling team alongside Associate Head Coach Julissa Taitano. In the program’s inaugural season, the Oaks made history by finishing second as a team at the NCWA National Championships, setting a strong foundation for future success. On the men’s side, Vasquez continued to develop high-level performers and postseason success. Under his guidance, six wrestlers placed in the top three at the NCWA West Coast Conference Championships, eight athletes qualified for the NCWA National Championships, and four earned All-American honors on the national stage. Through his ability to build programs, develop student-athletes, and lead teams to immediate success, Cristian Vasquez has proven himself as one of the top coaches in Menlo Athletics.

Academic Weapons. ⚾🎓

Three Oak Baseballers are bringing home CSC Academic All-District honors after excelling in the classroom and on the diamond!

📚⚾ Congrats to:
Matt Morrison - Sports Management
Oliver Hogan - Marketing
Matthew Verdugo - Marketing

Whether delivering at the plate, competing on the mound, or excelling in the classroom, these Oaks represented Menlo with pride throughout the 2026 season. Their achievements reflect the dedication, discipline, and excellence that define Menlo Athletics. 🌳⚾

Landon Seaman - the overseas pro! 🏀🇦🇺

A recent signee to the Keilor Thunder in the NBL1 South, Menlo Men’s Basketball alumni Landon Seaman has taken his game to the next level and is now thriving alongside professional competition in Australia. Read more at www.MenloAthletics.com! 🌏⛹️‍♂️

🏋️Ⓜ️ Oak Male Athlete of the Year - Ryan Padron

The Oak Athlete of the Year Awards are the most prestigious honors a Menlo Non-NCAA athlete can earn. They are awarded to outstanding female and male athletes for an academic year, who by their accomplishments in their sport, have brought notoriety and success to their team and the intercollegiate athletic program.

From Kihei, Hawaii, Ryan Padron has been a dedicated member of the Menlo community throughout his four years as a full-time student-athlete, building one of the most decorated careers in recent Oaks weightlifting history. A bronze medalist at the American Open Series, silver medalist at the 2024 University Nationals, and this year’s Hawaiian State Champion, Ryan consistently performed at an elite level. He saved his best for last at University Nationals, delivering a career-defining (6-for-6) performance in the Men’s 86kg session with a personal record 271kg total to earn 2nd place and All-American honors. Ryan went three-for-three in the sn**ch and built up to a 117kg sn**ch PR before closing out his final collegiate competition with an electric clean and jerk series, finishing with a lifetime best 154kg to secure his spot among the nation’s best. Beyond the platform, he contributed across campus as a student employee in the Post Office and Athletic Game Operations, leaving behind a legacy of excellence, leadership, and pride in representing Menlo.