Alex Brink, EForce Sports
B.A., WSU Pullman 2007, Sports Management
Alex Brink owns , which he founded in 2015.
What made you want to go into this business?
My passion for sports and working with young people. As a former three-sport youth athlete, I wanted to provide programs that could help athletes develop holistically and reach their goals.
Tell us more about your business.
EForce Sports operates athletic training facilities and sport programs in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Our mission is to holistically develop the total athlete—physically, mentally and emotionally—by providing individualized, comprehensive training programs rooted in the Long-Term Athlete Development Model. EForce Sports is committed to cultivating well-rounded individuals prepared for success both on and off the field. We work with youth (starting at age 7), high school, college and pro athletes of all sports—male and female.
What do you want WSU alumni to know about your business?
EForce Sports provides a fantastic opportunity for young people in Oregon and Southwest Washington to improve their physical, mental and emotional skills. We have four physical locations; Vancouver in Washington; and Beaverton, Milwaukie and Bend in Oregon. A handful of athletes we work with have gone on to play sports for WSU.
What is your favorite thing about being a Coug?
Washington State University is all about family. The people and experiences I had in Pullman are some of the most important in my life. I am so thankful I had the opportunity to go to WSU and experience Cougar Pride.
What do you think about 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø being a part of the Southwest/Washington/Portland metro community?
I love that 91³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø is a part of this community and can wave the flag for Washington State University. It means so much to me and all the former alumni to have this campus so close by.
What is the strangest or furthest place you’ve traveled where you randomly met a Coug or heard a Go Cougs?
Florence, Italy.
Please share a favorite memory working on the job or a fun memory of your time at WSU.
It was an honor to play football for WSU and beat the Huskies three times!