Athletics

First-year head coach Scott Wooster ready to lead Grand Valley football

The Lakers are ranked as the preseason's No. 2 team in the nation and looking to repeat as GLIAC champions. This season's home games will reach a wider audience, thanks to a broadcasting agreement with Spanish station La Poderosa 93.3 FM.

Aug 7, 2023


Alumni get inside look at March Madness, Final Four

As athletic trainers, Sam Johnson, '14 and Andrea Chilcote, '12, helped prepare their college basketball teams for success at the NCAA men's and women's national basketball tournaments.

Apr 5, 2023



Blood drive to be held in memory of student athlete Jaden Blake

The Office of Student Life and Versiti Blood Center of Michigan will host a blood drive on March 29-30 in memory of Jaden Blake, a Grand Valley student athlete who passed away in November 2022.

Mar 28, 2023


Scott Wooster named Grand Valley head football coach

Wooster recently concluded his third year as the Lakers' offensive line/tight end coach and run game coordinator.

Jan 21, 2023


Wallace weaves personal history into MLK keynote presentation

Jerry Wallace, '09, is the president of Danville Community College in Virginia.

Jan 18, 2023


Grand Valley football coach Matt Mitchell steps down

After 13 seasons as head coach of the Lakers, Matt Mitchell announced he will be pursuing other coaching opportunities.

Jan 15, 2023


Athletics' diversity, inclusion practices honored at NCAA national conference

GVSU's Athletics Department was honored on January 13 in San Antonio, Texas, at the NCAA Convention as this year's recipient of the NCAA and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association Award for Diversity and Inclusion.

Jan 13, 2023



Grand Valley Athletics receives NCAA's award for diversity, inclusion

The selection committee cited Grand Valley's work with its Laker Inclusion Team, the SEA of Change initiative, the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX and Black History Month celebrations.

Dec 8, 2022