Linfield University Athletics

SENIOR
Dean’s List recipient.
Gained occupational therapy internship at Willamette Valley Medical.
Was an occupational therapy intern at Include(Ed) Preschool over the summer.
 
JUNIOR
Letter winner.
Dean’s List recipient.
All-NWC First Team.
Started and appeared in 16 games.
Recorded two goals, two points, and two shots.
Was second on the team in caused turnovers with 30.
 
SOPHOMORE
Letter winner.
Dean’s List recipient.
All-NWC Honorable Mention.
Appeared and started in 12 games.
Recorded 18 caused turnovers and one assist.
 
FRESHMAN
Letter winner.
Dean’s List recipient.
Started all 14 games.
Earned two goals, one assist, and three shots for the Wildcats.
Had the season and game high caused turnovers with 11 vs. Whitworth on Feb. 26.
Led the NWC in caused turnovers with a 2.64 average.
Earned First-Team All-Conference defender.
 
PATRICK HENRY HIGH SCHOOL
Six-time letter winner in both lacrosse and field hockey.
2021 Eastern League champions.
Second Team All-League in both junior and senior year.
Team Defensive MVP junior and senior year.
Graduated with a 4.5 weighted GPA.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in exercise science.
Daughter of Bobby and Stephanie Miller.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? 
I chose Linfield for the academic and athlete community. The support I have received from both the students and faculty at Linfield has been amazing.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU?
Being a student-athlete at Linfield means a lot to me. I can continue my lacrosse career at a school I love.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?
Participating in sports has made me a better person by teaching me leadership skills, how to work under pressure, and how to form close and meaningful relationships with my teammates and coaches.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?
In 10 years, I see myself working as a pediatric occupational therapist and coaching lacrosse at a youth or high school level.
 
WHAT’S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN? 
The best class I have taken at Linfield is Foundations of leaderships. This class focuses on the leadership in youth athletics for future teachers, coaches, or anyone striving to work with youth. I have not only learned how to be a better coach but also different fundamental leadership skills I can translate across every age group.
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? Jose Soto is my greatest inspiration. He has worked day in and day out for everything he has now and he is still pushing to be better.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… Consistency matters. In the off season it is important for remain consistent with training. It’s also important to get good consistent reps on and off the field. Consistency in attitude is also very important.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE…  
My individual goal for this year is to push myself harder than years past and get my confidence back in the game. My team goals are to have a competitive season while having fun and enjoying the game we love.