Athlete Profile

Justin Larimore

Hometown Puyallup, Wash.

High School Cascade Christian

Year Senior

Major Marketing

Justin has been among the top six singles players throughout his four-year career at Pacific Lutheran. In fact, he made a huge impact during his freshman season (2005) when he compiled a 15-5 singles record, including a 12-0 mark in conference play. Last year, he teamed up with David Miller to finish with a 17-6 record and earn All-America honors in doubles.

Describe your family. How have they helped you in your athletic career?
My entire family has been very supportive of my athletic career. My parents placed me in sports at a very young age and never put too much pressure on me to succeed.

What factors led to your decision to attend PLU?
My older brother, Matt, attended PLU, and my high school tennis coach (Jeff Allen) became the co-head coach of PLU’s tennis team as well. Honestly, PLU was a last minute decision, but was a definite fit for me.

What has been your favorite class at PLU?
I enjoy all of my marketing classes here in the School of Business. I like the way the school has connected to local businesses, allowing students to take the concepts you learn in your studies and lectures and apply them to the companies you work for through class.

Have you had any trouble balancing athletics with academics?
It can be very difficult to manage athletics and academics at the same time. When you put in two hours a day for practice and your weekends are filled with travel and games, it can be difficult to balance at times.

What are your plans after college?
I plan on pursuing a marketing position with a big corporation. So far I haven’t committed to anything yet, but I am excited to start a career.

When your athletic career is all said and done, what is it that you would want people to say about you?
I would hope that people would note that throughout high school and collegiate tennis, I never settled for anything less than a first place finish. Four year in high school meant four state titles. Three years at PLU has meant three conference titles. Right now I have my eyes set on another title.

Describe your hometown and what you miss about it the most.
My hometown (Puyallup) is only twenty minutes away, and I still live there.

What's your favorite spot on campus?
Morken

What is your favorite restaurant in Tacoma?
The Harmon. That’s where my girlfriend and I went on our first date.

What music is playing in your ipod right now?
I’m kind of a music junkie, so a little bit of everything.

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