At Grinnell, students across every sport fully commit and bring their all to every challenge – whether in NCAA Division III basketball or football. No matter the team, you'll be surrounded by fellow athletes and supported by experienced varsity coaches who are daring, dynamic, and dedicated to the game.
Compete alongside your peers, knowing that together, you embody the spirit of Grinnell - continuously improving and building on your training, and always setting the bar high.
The support of your coaches and our greater community is unmatched. Fans and peers will cheer you on with the same encouraging energy that makes Grinnell, Grinnell.
Game-changers on and off the field, athletes at Grinnell never sit back when there’s work to be done. Let’s meet some of the players.
Student Stories
From that first raised hand in a Shakespeare audit to hands raised in celebration after qualifying for the NCAA Division III Cross Country National Championship, Emma has been a true Grinnellian from the beginning. But a meaningful story is rarely straightforward, and every good storyteller must be ready to do the unexpected.
Initially drawn to Grinnell for a personalized, nerdy college experience, Spencer found an instantly welcoming group of supportive friends (and Dungeons and Dragons games) on the swim team.
“You automatically have a support group of friends that become family.” See how being a part of the baseball rounded out Seth's Grinnell experience.
Ben came to Grinnell to continue his competitive swimming career, and he joined the water polo club team to try something new and make even more friends. Follow his path to finding his place with Grinnell athletics.
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