Article via ThurstonTalk

By Kelsey Norvell

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is excited to welcome the newest member of the Clipper Athletics coaching staff, Zachary Smith. Coach Smith will serve the dual role of Head Men’s Basketball Coach and an Educational & Career Planner at SPSCC.

“On behalf of the students, I want to thank the college and community for the support and partnership in prioritizing the Health & Wellness Center for the campus and its students,” said Vinnie Nguyen, current ASB President.

Registration is now open for SPSCC Summer Camps!

Athletics Camps

Clipper Athletics Camps are open to youth entering 3rd grade through age 19.
Check the schedule closely for grades, ages, and dates for each camp.

Location: SPSCC Olympia Campus, Bldg. 31 (Health & Wellness Center)

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) congratulates student-athletes Payten Foster, Sharay Trotter, and Justin Hicks for being recognized in the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) All-Region awards. Payten made the NWAC 2^nd Team West Region and Sharay was awarded West Region’s Freshman of the Year as well as Defensive Player of the Year for Women’s Basketball. Justin made the NWAC 2^nd Team West Region for Men’s Basketball.

Article via The Jolt News

By Edwin Oscar Gutierrez Jr.

South Puget Sound Community College (SPCC) has formed an esports varsity team, the first of its kind in Thurston County.

In an SPSCC press release, the Clipper eSports team will be coached by competitive gamer Michael Nguyen, who was Global Elite Rank, top one percent, in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive when he played for Western Washington University.

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is excited to introduce its newest coach and team, Clipper eSports, led by Head Coach Michael Nguyen. Nguyen will lead the Clippers into the world of competitive gaming in fall 2022, and is actively recruiting for the team.

Becoming eSports

It's no surprise that many people use video games to have fun and connect with players around the world. Chances are, you know a gamer and recognize their focus and passion—even if you don't quite understand it. But gaming took a big turn to competitive play about 10 years ago, creating a booming industry worth billions of dollars and millions of viewers: eSports.

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) congratulates student-athletes Khalia Craig and Jayde Grams for being selected for the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) West Region All-Star Volleyball Team. Craig made the NWAC 2^nd Team All-Region and Grams made NWAC Honorable Mention as well as the Sophomore All-Star Team.

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) congratulates student-athletes Joshua Coetzee, Dakota Seddon, and Yuta Shimazu for being selected for the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) West Region All-Star Soccer Team. On Nov. 14, the trio played alongside the East Region Team against the North/South Team at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, WA.