In a new series of features on our Athletics website, this is the second installment of “Meet the Lancers Athletics Staff.” Monica Tantlinger, a full-time instructor in the Kinesiology, Health & Athletics Division, has served as PCC’s head coach of the softball team the past four seasons and directed the Lancers to 25 victories this year, and the program’s first postseason playoff appearance in 11 years in May. Here is a Q & A with “Coach T” as you get to know a little more about the energetic coach.<\/p>\n
What do you do to \u201crecharge your battery?”<\/strong> If you didn\u2019t work in college athletics what would be your career?<\/strong> What are some of your hobbies\/interests outside athletics?<\/strong> Do you have a hidden talent?<\/strong> What TV shows take up space on your DVR?<\/strong> Last book you read?<\/strong>
\nI like to be outside, so a BBQ on a patio with the Dodgers on in the background is a perfect recharge for me. However, I will miss Vin Scully’s voice this season terribly. Also listening to music. Music can cleanse the soul.<\/p>\n
\nI wanted to be in show business. My undergrad was in Communications with an emphasis in \u201cEntertainment Studies\u201d I wanted to be an actress. I have still thought about possibly looking into the local theater and exploring some open auditions.<\/p>\n
\nI like to cycle. I have a bike that I bought last year and it is so freeing to be able to just get on a bike and go! I also LOVE live music. If there is live music at a local park, festival, or restaurant, I want to be there.<\/p>\n
\nI can do a \u201cbody hold\u201d I can basically hold my body in the air balancing on my arms. Kind of like a plank, not a handstand. Ask me if you see me, I will bust it out for you!<\/p>\n
\nI like Game of Thrones, Dexter, Banshee, F.R.I.E.N.D.S. and Ink Master-tattoos intrigue me.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThe Husband\u2019s Secret\u201d I love suspense novels. And \u201cYou are a Bada**\u201d a book about harnessing your talents and using them for greatness.<\/p>\n