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24 ROBBIE BEATHARD Robbie was a three-year starter at free safety who made outstanding contributions on both sides of the line of scrimmage throughout his Viking career. He was selected to lead the Star Chamber his senior year and was designated a training group captain. As a sophomore Robbie recorded 144 total defensive points. He was in on 56 tackles including 35 solo stops. He made three break ups and had a team leading two interceptions. His defensive efforts earned him Defensive Player of the Game honors against both Santa Fe Christian and Central High School. He was also recognized as the Special Teams Player of the Game for his efforts against San Diego High. In 2006 Robbie was also an Honorable Mention All Western League defensive back and was awarded the Defensive Coaches Award for his contributions to the Viking defense. Robbie followed up his first year of varsity competition with an even more impressive junior season. In 2007 Robbie was in on 99 tackles including 54 unassisted stops. In addition he recorded one interception, six break ups and blocked a team-high three kicks. His outstanding play earned him Defensive Player of the Game honors against Santa Fe Christian and Coronado. He was also recognized as the Special Teams Player of the Game against Santa Fe Christian. He capped his Viking career with a senior season that saw him score 206 defensive points. Robbie was in on 67 tackles including 48 unassisted stops. Robbie also recorded five break ups, blocked three kicks, recorded one hurry, caused one fumble and recovered another. Robbie finished his Viking career with 14 total break ups and 6 blocked kicks. In 2008 he as also recognized as the Special Teams Player of the Game against Point Loma High. His on the field and classroom performances in 2007 and 2008 also brought Robbie numerous other awards. In 2007 he was selected to the Second Team All Western League Defensive Team and won his second consecutive Defensive Coaches Award. Robbie was also recognized on the San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic Team for his 4.50 GPA. In 2008 Robbie was selected to the First Team All Western League Defensive Team and once again was recognized on the San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic Team. His post season honors in 2008 included his designation as the team's Most Valuable Player and Team Captain. Robbie also won the prestigious Gene Edwards Iron Man Award. The National Foundation and College Hall of Fame also selected him to the 2008 Scholar-Leader-Athlete Team. In addition he was selected to the San Diego Section All-Academic First Team and was also a KUSI PPR Student-Athlete of the Week. In June of 2009 Robbie was awarded the Brent Woodall Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is presented annually to La Jolla High School's top student-athlete and is awarded in memory of Brent Woodall a former standout Viking student-athlete who lost his life in the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York. Robbie capped his Viking career by being selected to play for the South Team in the 2009 Alex Spanos Football Classic All-Star Game. In his three years of varsity competition Robbie also left his mark in the La Jolla High School record book. His 54 single season solo tackles in 2007 ranks 6th all-time among Viking defensive backs. His three-year career total of 137 solo tackles ranks 2nd all-time. Robbie's 225 defensive points in 2007 is 6th on the all-time list and his 206 defensive points in 2008 ranks 8th all-time. His three-year total of 575 defensive points is 3rd all-time among Viking defensive backs. Robbie also made significant contributions on the offensive side of the ball throughout his Viking career. Robbie rushed for 832 yards on 122 carries and caught 13 passes for 83 yards. He also scored 11 touchdowns. Robbie's parlayed an exceptional work ethic and positive attitude into one of the most successful careers in the history of La Jolla football. His coaches recognize him as one of the most dedicated and committed players to ever put on a Viking uniform. He will attend the University of San Diego where he will carry on with the long tradition of outstanding free safeties who have left their mark in the Star Chamber and played on the next level with great class and determination.
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| LA JOLLA HIGH SCHOOL GOAL CARD | ||||||||||
| NAME | ROBBIE BEATHARD | GRADE NEXT YEAR | 12 | |||||||
| ADDRESS | 5309 VICKIE DR | PREFERRED GAME NUMBERS | 24 | |||||||
| SAN DIEGO, CA 92109 | ||||||||||
| HOME PHONE | 858-490-9267 | |||||||||
| CELL PHONE | 619-920-5805 | E-MAIL ADDRESS | robboy6@aol.com | |||||||
| ACADEMIC PROFILE: | ||||||||||
| CURRENT G.P.A. | 4.4 | G.P.A. GOAL | 4.5 | |||||||
| CURRENT CITIZENSHIP G.P.A. | 4.0 | CITIZENSHIP GOAL | 4.0 | |||||||
| TENTATIVE CAREER GOAL | ||||||||||
| 1) | SPORTS MEDICINE | |||||||||
| 2) | BUSINESS/ENGINEERING | |||||||||
| COLLEGES YOU WISH TO ATTEND | ||||||||||
| 1) | COLUMBIA | |||||||||
| 2) | USD | |||||||||
| 3) | UCLA | |||||||||
| CURRENT PHYSICAL PROFILE: | PROFILE GOALS: | |||||||||
| HEIGHT | 5'10 | |||||||||
| WEIGHT | 183 | WEIGHT | 188 | |||||||
| 40 TIME | 4.7 | 40 TIME | 4.6 | |||||||
| MILE TIME | 5:53 | MILE TIME | 5:40 | |||||||
| CURRENT STRENGTH PROFILE: | PROFILE GOALS: | |||||||||
| POWER CLEAN | 7 x 185 | POWER CLEAN | 10 x 185 | |||||||
| SQUAT | 310 | SQUAT | REP @ 225 | |||||||
| BENCH | 10 x 185 | BENCH | 15 x 185 | |||||||
| VERTICAL | 25 | VERTICAL | 28 | |||||||
| PERSONAL FOOTBALL GOALS: | ||||||||||
| 1) | MAKE FIRST TEAM ALL WESTERN LEAGUE | |||||||||
| 2) | SCORE A POINT IN EVERY DEFENSIVE CATEGORY | |||||||||
| 3) | LEAD THE TEAM IN DEFENSIVE POINTS | |||||||||
| TEAM FOOTBALL GOALS: | ||||||||||
| 1) | EVERYONE PREPARING IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER | |||||||||
| 2) | BEAT MISSION BAY | |||||||||
| 3) | 9449 FRIARS AND WIN CIF | |||||||||
| SUMMER SCHEDULE: | ||||||||||
| 1) | SUMMER SCHOOL | NO | ||||||||
| 2) | VACATION | FRIDAY JUNE 20TH | ||||||||
| 3) | CAMPS | HARVARD FOOTBALL CAMP JULY 11-15 | ||||||||
| 4) | JOB | NO | ||||||||
Beathard is USD's man for all reasons
A fifth-year senior safety at USD, Robbie Beathard has occasionally slipped into a practice or meeting late. His excuse? He was huddling with university President Mary Lyons. Sitting in the Torero Stadium press box after a recent practice, Beathard nonchalantly, and devoid of airs, said, “Mary Lyons and I know each other.” Beathard is a four-year member and past president of the Alcala’ Club, a student organization that works with Lyons as an official representative of the university. The Dali Lama’s USD speaking gig last year? The Alaca’ Club escorted him about campus. Regarding Beathard’s occasional tardiness, head coach Dale Lindsey said, “It was the president, which we don’t argue about.” The NCAA produces haughty commercials espousing its role in helping produce student/athletes. When looking for a fresh subject, the NCAA would be wise to line up Beathard. There would be a need, though, for more slashes. Student/athlete/lead singer in a band/budding accountant/potential political candidate. USD (1-1) hosts Harvard (0-0) at noon Saturday. When the Toreros trot out on defense, Beathard, no relation to former Chargers General manager Bobby Beathard, will line up at strong safety, where he has started since his junior season. Academically, he’s a Dean’s List regular, boasts a 3.78 GPA and will graduate with an accounting degree in January. He has signed a contract with PricewaterhouseCooopers, the accounting heavyweight, and is scheduled to begin work next fall. “He’d be a guy you might look up some day and he’ll be mayor of San Diego, a congressman, a senator,” said Lindsey. “He is really, really polished.” 
Less than 24 hours after USD opened the season with a loss at Cal Poly on Aug. 31, Beathard was suited up in khaki shorts, white socks, skater shoes and a taut baby-blue USD athletic polo, satisfying his musical bent. Beathard is the lead vocalist for The Room Downstairs, which was performing at the Student Life Pavilion as part of a welcoming weekend for incoming freshmen. The band, comprised of Beathard and four former San Diego State students, has been playing for 2½ years. It performs regularly at Pacific Beach bars and twice has fronted for acts at the House of Blues. A La Jolla High product who has never taken a vocal lesson, Beathard describes the group’s music as a fusion of reggae, rock and funk. “I think the music is what our age likes,” said USD backup quarterback Kyle Miller. “It’s chill, music people like to listen to while hanging out or if you want to dance, you dance.” “He’ll cover a song, but it doesn’t sound like the song,” said John Loggins, 40, USD’s Associate Director for Community Service Learning. “They’re songs people know but they play them in a way that’s uniquely theirs. It’s a fun thing. You feel connected to the music.” The Room Downstairs’ drummer, Max Eckstein, is amazed Beathard juggles so many plates without them crashing on the floor. “He doesn’t sleep,” said Eckstein. “I’m pretty sure he’s a robot on the inside. I haven’t cut his arms because I know his mom would be (mad), but I know he’s a robot.” Beathard, the fourth leading tackler on the team, said football has impacted his life more than academics, more than music, more than anything outside of faith and family. “Football constantly places you in uncomfortable situations,” he said. “Lifting weights, running in the heat, collisions, dealing with failure, the mental preparation. I know what it’s like to have that uncomfortable feeling in your gut and working through that.” In November, Beathard will turn 23. He has played football since he was 12. Come late this fall, he will almost certainly run his arms through the shoulder pad straps and snap a helmet tight for the last time in his life. “Transforming into something else is a scary, scary thought,” he said. “But I’ll have to deal with it I guess.” The man can jam Robbie Beathard's three favorite musical groups Sublime Reel Big Fish Lynyrd Skynyrd
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