Linfield University Athletics

SOPHOMORE
Letter winner.
Appeared in 12 games, recording 10 tackles.
Totaled one pass deflected.
 
FRESHMAN
Played in five games, recording 10 tackles.
Letter winner.
 
NELSON HIGH SCHOOL
Earned four varsity letters in football and baseball.
OSAA 6A First Team All-State defensive back.
Mt. Hood Conference Defensive Player of the Year.
First Team All-Conference defensive back, Second Team at wide receiver.
Athletics, Academics and Attitude Award recipient.
Les Schwab Bowl participant.
Football and baseball Team Captain. 
Helped turn a brand new program from a 2-7 record its first year to a 7-2 record in its second year.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in exercise science.
Son of Lynde and John Kirsch.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD?
I chose Linfield because of the program’s dominance and my relationships with coaches.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?
Sports have made me a better person from learning all the lessons since I was a little kid. It’s taught me discipline, hard work and how to manage my time.
 
WHAT'S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU'VE TAKEN AND WHY?
Athletic Injury Prevention and Care. It taught me so much and the hands-on learning made it a great environment
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I'VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN...
Hard work is a requirement to be successful in life.