Throughout the 2020-2021 year, the Aurora University athletic department will highlight the senior student-athletes. The seniors will provide some insight to their time at AU while getting to know them as individuals they have grown into in their time as a Spartan.
Senior Spotlight: Craig Schlegel (Men's Golf)
Major:Â Sports management
What are your plans after graduation? To acquire a job in the sports sales / business sales industry.
What is your most memorable/best academic experience at AU? Having to learn via zoom for my junior year and adapt to everything involved with it.
What is your most memorable athletic moment at AU? Going to the National championship in 2019 and making the cut and getting to compete with the best teams in the nation.
Other than the sport(s) you play, what other sports activity are you good at? I enjoy playing soccer and hanging out with my friends.
Outside of sports, what is your favorite hobby or activity? Racing Rc cars is my favorite hobby.
What is your favorite meal in the cafeteria? Honestly, I have never eaten in the cafeteria I live off campus at home which made it easy to eat there.
What AU faculty or staff member had the greatest impact on you and why? Justin Wyeth, who is my coach for golf made the biggest impact at AU. From day one always had faith in me and always had my back no matter what.
What do you enjoy most and least about practice? I would say I enjoy competing against my teammates each day the most because we are a very competitive team which makes it more enjoyable to do. Least enjoyable practice days are the ones that we can't have because it is raining outside or Mother Nature doesn't want us too.
Do you have any pregame rituals? Before every match or tournament I always play music while warming up to just feel comfortable.
What advice would you give to underclassmen at AU? To make sure you stay on top of your class work and turn things in on time.
If you had to listen to one song on repeat forever, what would it be and why? I don't have a favorite song I like all kinds of music
If you could spend an hour each with three people (past or present), who would you choose and why?
Tiger woods to learn about why he is the greatest to ever play the sport I love.
Justin Thomas to learn how he holds himself on and off the golf course because he is much like me.
Michael Jordan because he is one of the best athletes of al time and I want to hear what he thinks.
