Northwest University Men's Track

Mandi is entering his eighth season leading the Eagles and was named head coach for cross country and track & field at NU in June, 2009. Mandi is a 2006 graduate of the University of Washington where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering. Coach Mandi hails from Everett, Washington and ran track and cross country for Mariner High School. At the University of Washington, Mandi finished 4th and 6th in the PAC 10 Cross Country Championships in 2004 and 2005. He also won the individual championship in the 2004 Sundodger Invitational and the 2005 Charles Bowles Invitational and helped lead the Huskies to the NCAA National Championships in 2003 and 2005 and was a co-captain of the team in 2004 and 2005. Mandi also was a member of the Husky track team and had personal bests in the mile (4:08), 3k (14:05), 5k (14:05), and 10k (29:38). Mark was a two time First Team All-Pac10 award winner in 2004 and 2005 and was named to the All-West Region Team in 2005. An outstanding student, Coach Mandi was also a three time Pac10 All-Academic Second Team member. Prior to being named head coach at NU, Mark was an assistant cross country and track and field coach for one year at Northwest U. Mandi was also a volunteer assistant coach at O'Dea High School in Seattle for one year. "It has been a great blessing to serve God at this wonderful institution," commented Coach Mandi. "I am excited about where this team is headed because our focus is to glorify Jesus through our athletic endeavors." Mandi continued, "I have amazing coaches to assist me and a young group of men and women that are a joy to coach. We've got a lot of work on our hands, though, as we look to shape the culture of this team, a culture that is characterized by humility, hard work, dedication and fellowship." Northwest University Athletic Director Gary McIntosh stated, "Mark was an outstanding runner at the University of Washington and has performed at the highest levels of running in the United States. Mark is regarded as one of the top runners in the Seattle area and he continues to run with Club Northwest in the area and still is considered one of the best. Mark is a great fit for us here at NU and his primary goal is to bring glory and honor to Jesus Christ through running. I believe Mark is the coach to take the NU running programs to the next level of competition," McIntosh concluded. Mark and his wife, Alison, live in Kirkland and are the proud parents of two sons, Nate and Tyler.

Van Peursem is an established member of the Pacific Northwest track throwing community and is an active discus coach on the field, strength coach in the gym(CSCS,USAW), and as an Association level certified USATF Track and Field official. He continues to compete in discus and shot as a member of Club Northwest Track and Field. Bradley is a 1989 graduate of the University of Washington where he earned an MBA, and BSME. He transferred to the UW from Western Washington University. Coach VP hails from Mercer Island, Washington and threw discus and shot for Mercer Island High School, finishing in 4th in the 1984 Washington State High School 3A Championships with a discus throw of 1669 (1.6k) At the Western Washington University, Bradley finished 5th in the 1985 NAIA District 1 championships with a discus throw of 1434 (2.0k)   Bradley currently competes as a Masters Track athlete and is currently ranked 5th in the US, 10th in the World, for the 50-54 age group with a discus throw of 49.3m(1.5k), achieving All-American status. Coach Bradley is also an Assistant Track and Field Coach at Cedar Park Christian High School in Bothell, WA. where his youngest son Samuel competes in discus and shotput. "Coaching is always a fun challenge," commented Coach VP. "It is exciting to apply Olympic level training techniques and watch athletes excel at throwing. Time on the field and in the gym can provide a great platform to succeed in life and chosen career." Bradley continued, "I have had many great coaches and training experiences, and look forward to every new season to transfer these skills to the throwing team of men and women as we embrace the challenge of growing and adapting to the demands of Gods call on our lives." Bradleys wife Melody (1988) and daughter Gabrielle (2016) are graduates of Northwest University, and they live in Bothell, WA.