Tony Sandoval joined Pacific in April of 2007 as the assistant director before being promoted to the Interim Director of Athletic Performance. He most recently served as an assistant director of strength and conditioning at Sacramento State from January 2005 through the spring of 2007. Sandoval also earned his master's degree in sports performance in December of 2006 at Sacramento State.

While working at Sacramento State, Sandoval also worked with UCLA on a mentorship program that allowed him to travel to Los Angeles, Calif., approximately once a month to work with Bruin athletics.

Sandoval earned his bachelor's degree from Cal State San Bernardino in December of 2004 in exercise science. During his undergraduate studies, Sandoval also served as the boxing coach and the boxing strength and conditioning coach for the city of Chino, Calif.