Rhines is entering his fourth season as the Tigers' head coach. During his four-year term, Pacific has experienced their most successful seasons since cross country's inception at the university.

Rhines has been a private coach and sport psychology consultant in Lodi, Calif. since 2001. He works individually with all ages of runners to enhance their form, function and fitness. Greg also conducts sport psychology sessions with his athletes to improve performance. Prior to beginning his own company, Rhines was an assistant cross country coach for San Joaquin Delta College (1998) and for Tokay High School in Lodi, Calif. (1991-1994). In addition to those coaching stints, Rhines was also the distance coach for Tokay HS from (1991-1995) and an assistant track and field coach at San Joaquin Delta College (1999).

Greg has been running since he was 13-years old (and his feet can prove it!). He has competed in many running races from 5K's to 50-milers. He was a professional duathlete in the 1990's. Some of his competitions include: Bud Light Duathlon Series, the Duathlon World Championships, World's Toughest Triathlon, Relay Race around Lake Tahoe, as well as several marathons and 50-milers.

Currently a Lodi resident, Rhines earned his bachelor's degree in Psychology from Sacramento State. He earned his master's degree in Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in Sport Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy, with a certificate in eating disorders, from John F. Kennedy University.