Jeff
Engbers
College Best
1,500 Meters - 3:53.64/ 5,000 Meters - 15:05.20
College Best
1,500 Meters - 3:53.64/ 5,000 Meters - 15:05.20
2002 - 2005
Honors
Athletics
NCAA
All-American (1,500 Meters) - 2005.
Academics
ESPN Academic All- American - 2005.
USTCA All-Academic Team - 2004, 2005.
MIAA Academic Team - 2003, 2004, 2005.
NCAA
All-American (1,500 Meters) - 2005.
Academics
ESPN Academic All- American - 2005.
USTCA All-Academic Team - 2004, 2005.
MIAA Academic Team - 2003, 2004, 2005.
High
School
Attended
Whitinsville Christian High School in Whitinsville, MA.Competed in track & field and cross country for 4 years.
Coached by Anne Mackay for track.
Personal
Born
in Denver, Colorado on September 5, 1982.
Son of Lance and RoseAnn Engbers.
Majored in Physical Education (K-12) and minor in Geography.
Attending Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI for a Masters
Degree in Sport Management.
Words of Wisdom from Jeff:
"Always believe it is going to happen. If you don't believe that
it will come, then it won't. On the last race of the season in both
my junior and senior years I qualified for nationals and ended up being
the last qualifier to make it to the meet. I wouldn't let myself throw
in the towel until I had given it my best.
Hobbies
"I
enjoy traveling, talking to friends, relaxing, and playing sports."
What
has been your most memorable experience on Calvin's track team?
"I
have enjoyed each of the four years in Gulf Shores, Alabama. It was here
that I was able to connect with people and build/sustain life long friendships.
Running at nationals my junior and senior year were very special as I
was able to experience what I worked so hard for Also, running the 1500
is a flat out fun throw down."Why
did you decide to attend Calvin College?
"I
came to Calvin because of the Christian School, the family I had around
the area, the superb coaching, and because I applied no where else."