Linfield University Athletics

MCNARY HIGH SCHOOL
Honor Roll all four years.
Four-time letter winner in wrestling.
Three-time letter winner in track and field.
Participated in cross country.
CVC Champions in wrestling, which made them the first champions for the conference.
Canby and McMinnville Tournament Champion for wrestling.
State Qualifier in wrestling.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in nursing.
Daughter of Brian and Heather Cottings.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD?
I chose to attend Linfield because of the growth-focused environment. The community here is centered around support, both academically and personally. The staff go above and beyond to get to know their students. A large deciding factor for me was the wrestling team. The team itself is close-knit and pushes one another to improve a little bit each day. In the short time I've been here, I can see the strong values and work ethic each athlete carries.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU?
To me, being a student-athlete means discipline, showing up in the classroom or in the practice room ready to give my maximum effort, and holding myself to a higher standard. It means being accountable to myself, my teammates, and my coaches, even when no one is watching.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?
Participating in sports has taught me lifelong values such as hard work, discipline, and self-motivation. Sports have shown me that success doesn't come without consistent effort and resilience. Sports have taught me important life skills that I wouldn't have learned otherwise.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS?
In 10 years, I see myself in a career that I am passionate about each day having a positive impact on someone's life, while continuing to apply core skills developed through sports in my day-to-day life.