Holy cow what a performance by the
@PLUFootball
team tonight! Huge defensive effort throughout and a timely touchdown pass from fourth-string quarterback Jordan Etter helps kick off conference play on the right foot. Attaway, Lutes!
Although telling your friends and family one day a year that you’re thankful for them is great, find time the other 364 days (non-leap years, of course) to express gratitude to those that have made a difference in your life
Playing and coaching at the Division III level has made a huge impact on my life! Great opportunities to help yourself grow in meaningful ways on and off the field
@BrantMcAdams
can bring the heat on gamedays too!
National Division III Week is here! If you need some extra motivation this Monday morning let
@PLUFootball
Coach Brant McAdams' pre-game speech from last fall's homecoming game fire you up!
#GoLutes
#DIIIweek
I am proud of the grit, resilience, and perseverance this offensive line showed week after week. They set the standard for the future and made it a memorable experience. I am excited to see what is next for PLU Football!
#golutes
Two TD catches from John Walker and a second half shutout from the defense keeps
@PLUfootball
on top of the NWC standings & 3-0 in league play for the first time since 2010!
#GoLutes
Coach Sparks made an instant impact when he joined the staff at PLU. You could tell right away that he cared deeply about everyone he came across and his energy was unmatched. I am forever grateful that our paths crossed. He will be missed by many!
RIP
@DerekSparks5
!
Today our founder & fearless leader
@DerekSparks5
passed away of pancreatic cancer. Coach Sparks was surrounded by friends and family at his home when he left this world. He fought to the end and is our hero.❤️
Please keep the Sparks Family in your prayers.
#ClaimIt
@CleatsVStaff
First AASP conference in the books! Highlight of the week was having the opportunity to listen and learn from one of the best and my mentor
@DrColleenHacker
. Honored and privileged to have taken classes with Dr. Hacker at PLU
Happy birthday to
@BrantMcAdams
! Thankful for your guidance and mentorship as a player and coach. Wouldn't be the person I am today without your support! Hope you make it a great one!
PLU will always be special to me!
I am thankful for the opportunity to come back to a place that impacted me in countless ways, on and off the field. It’s been an adventure and I am glad to be back where it all started.
Once a Lute, Always a Lute!
Reflecting on this year has me feeling like these photos.
Surrounded by great people. Focused on a common vision/goal. Fun, loving, supportive relationships.
Can’t wait to make 2022 the best year yet!
#TWPO
This
@PLUFootball
2024 OL recruiting class so far…👀
6’4” 270
6’4” 280
6’3” 285
6’3” 260
6’2” 280
5’10 260
5’10” 250
@Zach_Willis45
- Recruiter of the Year 👏
#GoLutes
❄️❄️New School Added ❄️❄️
Excited to announce the addition of Pacific Lutheran University to The Northwest Winter Showcase!
*More schools to be added soon!
🗓Saturday December 16th
📍Pacific University
⭐️ Indoor/Outdoor Facility
🎓 Open to Class of 24,25,26,27
💻Register
.
@PLUFootball
’s Erik Bainter throws for 4 and runs for 1 more while Ashton Barton has a 100 yard pick six as Lutes romp Pios on homecoming to remain in 1st in NWC standings
#GoLutes
“Others come to beat us and we come to be us, but when we are us nobody can beat us”
-Frosty Westering
By far one of my favorite lines from my time with the PLU football team. Don’t worry about your opponent FOCUS on yourself as well as the effort and attitude you bring
So excited to have you marry us this summer
@SpencerCrace
! The relationships I made at PLU (meeting my future wife is a nice bonus) and the impact the PLU football/kinesiology program have on my life is insurmountable
#golutes
So proud of
@Zach_Willis45
& all he’s doing in grad school through the Sport Psych department at
@WWU
! This guys going to be BIG TIME in his field. Can’t wait to marry him & Miranda this July. If you are a coach...check his blog:
#golutes
@PLUFootball
“If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.”
Napoleon Hill
Found this extremely true especially during this time. Hope everyone is staying safe out there, keep doing your part because it makes a difference!
I have recently started a blog on coaching for one of my classes at Western. If you are interested in learning more about the role sport psychology can have on coaching please go to the website down below.
Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Much love
@SpencerCrace
! I definitely wouldn't be the person I am today without your mentorship and support.. thanks for always reminding me of my greater purpose and calling!
Thankful for the brotherhood that has been created on the
@PNWFCAFootball
Friday morning coaches corner calls. These coaches are transforming the hearts of young people & we need more!
One of these coaches is
@Zach_Willis45
. Love his heart. Thanks for answering the call!
👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
My thesis is examining this specific transitional period for athletes and how identity may influence an athlete’s ability to cope! I’m glad the players association members are highlighting this topic!
Love this statement from E about our OL, "We got the size and we got the guys"
This OL is hungry to grow and improve every week! They continue to get 1% better in everything they do! Excited to see how we build off of this performance!
.
@PLUfootball
's offense was humming yesterday in the Lutes' homecoming win. Lute Sports Network's Steve Thomas catches up with PLU signal caller Erik Bainter on the big win
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Proud of each of these guys on both sides of the ball! They worked hard to be their best self and pushed their teammates to match their energy, enthusiasm, and effort day in and day out!
Well deserved! Special shout-out to Thomas and Nico for anchoring it down on the OL!
“There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live.”
Dalai Lama
If you are a former athlete who either graduated or left your university anytime during 2019 or 2020, I would greatly appreciate if you take the time to complete my online survey.
Relive the excitement of the
@PLUFootball
team's comeback victory Saturday against George Fox, highlighted by Jared Elwin's two interceptions and Jordan Etter's touchdown pass.
Saturday June 4th I’ll be down at WOU At the
@THENWSHOWCASE
with
@Zach_Willis45
! Already heard from quite a few guys…if you’re going shoot me a DM. Can’t wait to meet you.
Sunday…back in
#LUTEVILLE
for our Skills camp/JR day! Still got a few more spots open.
#GoLutes