Linfield University Athletics

FRESHMAN
Appeared in two matches.
Totaled 77 minutes played.
 
LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL
Hispanic Baccalaureate Medallion.
2018 State Cup winner.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in exercise science.
Son of Cliff and Colleen Ortiz.
 
WHY LINFIELD? 
I chose Linfield because of the community feel the school has. It’s a small close-knit school in an area that I love. I’ve loved Oregon since I was kid and knew when I stepped foot on the campus I had to be at this school.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? 
Being a student-athlete means I have to balance being a full-time student and performing at the highest level as an athlete. Your academics always come first, if you can’t pass your classes you can’t play. That’s why you must stay on top of your classes and academics.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? Participating in sports has shown me how to persevere, to push through adversity. It’s given me confidence to be a better athlete and person through the pushing of my coaches. It has shown me there will always be adversity but, in the end, you will get through it and you’ll be a better and stronger person after it.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?
I see myself working for a sports team as an exercise scientist or possibly coaching a soccer team of my own.
 
WHAT'S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU'VE TAKEN AND WHY?
Human Anatomy has been my best and favorite class. This is due to the class material because I found it fascinating, but also the professor made the class enjoyable fun and memorable.
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL?
My father has been my greatest inspiration in my life. He’s been the one to push me further past my limits, help me succeed, and make me the man I am today.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I'VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN...
To always work hard, you can’t have anything without hard work. You need to work in life to get better or get the things you want and athletics has taught me this throughout my whole life.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE...
Individually, I want to help with the success of the team and for the team, I want to see improvement from last season but also see other players flourish and get better.