Chase Dersarkissian

SOPHOMORE Appeared in seven games, recording three tackles against Willamette. FRESHMAN Participated in football at the J.V. level. SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL Played football and lacrosse. PERSONAL INFORMATION Majoring in sports management. Son of Gary and Neba Dersarkissian. WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? It has great academics and a fantastic football program. The academics are there not only to help you get a degree, but to be able to have a career after you graduate. For football, it's the connection that all of the players and coaches have for each other that drives them to get better and better each and every day. WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE MEAN TO YOU? It means that I need to have a good balance in both aspects at the school; I can’t focus on one over the other. WHAT’S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AND WHY? Business Law because of how detailed and informational it was. WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAVE THEY BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? I would have to say my dad has been my biggest influence because he has shown me, no matter what comes my way, to never let it keep me down. THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I HAVE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… To always push forward, never back down. AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE… To always improve and never stop.