Linfield University Athletics

SENIOR
Varsity letter.
Appeared in seven games, starting five. 

JUNIOR
Varsity letter.
Appeared in all 19 games, starting 16.
Named to Northwest Conference Sportsmanship team.
Scored one goal and two assists.
Delivered the game-winning goal in overtime against Whitworth
 
SOPHOMORE
Varsity letter
Competed in 17 games, starting 15.
Totaled two goals for the Wildcats.
 
FRESHMAN 
Varsity letter. 
Played a total of 18 games, starting 14. 
 
ARCHBISHOP MURPHY HIGH SCHOOL
Three-time high school state champion.
2015 Sportsmanship Award
Cascade Conference honorable mention selection as a sophomore.
Second team all-conference pick as a junior.
First team all-conference honoree as a senior.
Named Wildcats’ Hardest Worker as a junior.
Scored 16 goals and had nine assists.
Lettered four times in soccer and once in tennis
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Nancy and Clay Whittaker.
Majoring in sport management.
Three-time Dean’s List recipient.
President’s List honoree.
Studied abroad in England during January 2020.
 
WHY LINFIELD? I chose Linfield because it is a small school, very similar to my high school. Great academics and a chance to join a team in a rebuilding process and on the rise within the conference.
 
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD? It is an extremely special experience that a very small population get the opportunity to experience. I am very fortunate for this chance to continue my athletic career at such a special place.
 
WHAT MAKES YOU INTERESTING AS A STUDENT-ATHLETE? I feel I am in a unique spot to have the chance to lead this team in and out of the classroom. I feel like most of the guys look up to me as a leader and competitor on the team, but also see the work I put in the classroom and have more than just soccer to look up to me for.
 
WHAT IS NEXT AFTER LINFIELD? I would love to pursue a career in data analytics and statistical analysis in professional sports. The new sports management program is extremely helpful in advancing my academic pursuits, I will be studying abroad in January- studying the Economics of Soccer in England. This will be an incredible experience not only for the trip but expanding my knowledge of sports and the business side of them.
 
WHAT IS THE BEST CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AT LINFIELD? My best class at Linfield is Sport Management, I really enjoyed diving into what really happens on the business side of things of the sports world.
 
WHEN NOT COMPETING IN SPORTS OR STUDYING FOR SCHOOL, I LIKE TO SPEND MY TIME... Making music. I love playing the piano and the drums and also playing Call of Duty.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… To never look back, always play like it’s your last because you never know when it will be taken away from you.
 
WHAT HAS BEEN THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR LINFIELD CAREER THUS FAR? My highlight thus far has to be scoring an overtime game winner against Whitworth last season.