David Lose was named the Vikings’ new defensive line coach just prior to the start of fall camp in 2017. Lose (pronounced LOW-say) is a familiar name in the northwest, having played football at Oregon State, then coaching for six seasons at Washington State.
Lose will direct a defensive line still on the youthful side. Only three of the 11 returners are seniors while six are freshmen and sophomores.
BACKGROUND
Lose served as a defensive assistant at Washington State from 2011-16. Prior to that, he spent two seasons as the defensive line coach at Saint Paul’s College, and three seasons at his alma mater, Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento.
A three-year letterwinner at Oregon State, Lose played in 22 games, making 18 starts as an offensive lineman. He competed on teams that reached the 2001 Fiesta Bowl and 2003 Las Vegas Bowl.
Lose earned a bachelor’s degree from Oregon State in 2004. He has a master’s degree in sport management from Washington State.
THE DAVID LOSE FILE
2nd year at Portland State
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Alma Mater: Oregon State, 2004, Liberal Studies; Masters, Washington State, 2014, Sport Management
Playing Experience: Oregon State, offensive line, 2000, 2002-03
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2017-18 Portland State, Defensive Line
2011-16 Washington State, Defensive Assistant
2009-10 Saint Paul's College, Defensive Line
2006-08 Luther Burbank (CA) High School, Assistant Coach
