Athletics at MLC

Athletics are an important part of the Martin Luther College co-curricular program and, for many, an important part of their development as future pastors, teachers, and staff ministers.

MLC offers intercollegiate competition in the following sports :

The MLC Knights are affiliated with

• NCAA Division III
• Upper Midwest Athletic Conference

True Contenders

The MLC Knights are a force to contend with in the UMAC. Here are just a few highlights from the 2006-2007 seasons:

Volleyball

Coach of the Year. Player of the Year. Conference Championship. Three first-team All-Conference players and two Honorable Mention players. The MLC volleyball team walked away with almost every honor imaginable in 2006.

Cross Country

Anna Bourman and Tom Moldenhauer nabbed the men's and women's Conference Individual Championships this year, and Bourman was invited to the NCAA National Championships. MLC's men's team just missed out on the Conference Team Championship, an honor they'd held for eight consecutive years.

The Big Picture

At MLC, we know that athletics are not the focus of college life. We stress the “scholar” in scholar-athlete—and it shows. In 2006-2007, for instance, 39 fall athletes and eight winter athletes qualified for academic all-conference honors. No other conference school placed as many players on the list. Our athletes also may participate in music, drama, and other co-curriculars.

Intramurals

If intercollegiate sports aren’t your thing, join the 400+ students (more than half the student body) who play on intramural teams. Try your hand at intramural tennis, indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball, bowling, badminton, 3-on-3 basketball, softball, or flag football. Many students find that an 11 p.m. volleyball match is exactly what they need after an evening of studying.

Coaching and Officiating

Many MLC students use their athletic skills in their jobs. Some officiate at grade school and high school games. Many dedicate their time to coaching teams at area WELS, private, and public schools.

Athletic directors seek out our students because they know they will do the job and do it well.

On-Campus Athletic Facilities

• Gymnasium
• Fitness Center
• Football bowl
• Softball field
• Baseball field
• Tennis courts
• Soccer fields

New Ulm Athletic Facilities

The Vogel Recreation Center is now part of our campus. An MLC ID will gain students free access to the pool, track, and fitness center–all located just one block away.

New Ulm also has an indoor ice arena, gymnastics center, golf course, and trails for hiking, biking, and running.