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: Paul Dobravec (Baseball)
Major:Â Math and Secondary Education
Minor:Â Psychology
What are your plans after graduation? Start looking for a teaching position and find a master's program to continue my education.
What is your most memorable/best academic experience at AU? Becoming a Spartan Scholar. My first 4.0 ever so I put that on the fridge.
What is your most memorable athletic moment at AU? Catching the final out against CUC in the NACC tournament and ending up at the bottom of the dog pile.
Other than the sport(s) you play; what other sports activity are you good at? Bowling
Outside of sports, what is your favorite hobby or activity? Going to baseball and football games, Mario Kart, Wii Golf, and binge watching The Office.
What is your favorite meal in the cafeteria? Chicken nuggets
What AU faculty or staff member had the greatest impact on you and why? Dr. Southall because she helped me figure out that I wanted to be a teacher but helped me explore my other options to find the best fit for me. She has always been available to me to ask questions or receive feedback. One of the best professors I've had.
What do you enjoy most and least about practice? I enjoy showing up each day with a great group of guys and coaches that all have the same goal in mind to win the last game of the season. We got better each day and grew close as a team. The worse part was waking up for the 6 am practices.
Do you have any pregame rituals? Lots and lots of stretching. Racing Coach Moga so I could win and feel fast. Then lots of handshakes with everyone to get us pumped up.
What advice would you give to underclassmen at AU? Trust and listen to what the coaches tell you. They are looking after you and want you to succeed. Also, play every game like its game 7 and could be your last. Leave everything you got on that field.
If you had to listen to one song on repeat forever, what would it be and why? Fetti by Playboy Carti because its the best song of all time and gets the people going.
What is something that people may not know about you but should? I've watched The Office and How I Met Your Mother at least 10 times each. Still upset Netflix took them off.
If you could spend an hour each with three people (past or present), who would you choose and why? Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, and Anthony Rizzo because I think that group would be hilarious and would be the best hour ever and I would try to get in a movie with Will Ferrell.
