Aurora University Athletics

Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana
High School: Bishop Chatard
Team: Men's Lacrosse
Majors: Business and Accounting

What is your favorite sports moment at AU?
Beating Ohio Wesleyan when not many people believed we could. After beating them we took a plane to play Cortland, NY which was the number one team in the nation at the time.

What is your most memorable academic experience at AU?
Business Law because I loved the way the teacher got us to argue about law cases.

Why did you choose to attend Aurora University?
I choose to attend Aurora University because of how I was recruited and how close it was to Chicago

Who is your all-time favorite athlete and why?
Peyton Manning because he is the greatest to play the game.

What is your favorite class and why?
Business Law because I enjoyed the discussions we had in class about certain cases.

Who is your favorite professor and why?
My favorite professor is David Frost because his class was an enjoyment and he got us all to laugh early in the morning.

Other than the sport(s) you play, what other sports activity are you good at?
I was a great athlete in football in high school so anytime I can play flag football I try to.

Outside of sports, what is your favorite hobby?
Relaxing with friends and keeping up to date with movies.

What is your favorite meal in the cafeteria?
Chicken Nuggets and Mac and cheese
 
Who is your role model?
My role model is my father because I have always looked up to him. He made me want to become a college athlete because he was an athlete at Butler University. He has also shaped who I am today with the respect and great foundation him and my mom has laid down for me.

What do you enjoy most about practice?
I enjoy getting to hang out with all my teammates for 2-3 hours at practice. We are all brothers in arms which make for a great time. I also enjoy Ben Coughlin and how he motivates the team.

What do you like least about practice?
Sprints with all the coaches standing and watching

What are your plans/goals after graduation?
I plan to pursue my masters in accountancy or get my MBA. While getting my masters I would try and find a graduate assistant position coaching lacrosse.

Do you have any pregame rituals?
Wake up early and try and watch some film and have a cup of coffee.

What will you remember most from your college career?
The family that I made with my team and how it has made my grown through the four years of being on the lacrosse team

As a senior, what advice would you give to freshman at AU?
Live up every moment in your college because time flies. While also enjoying your time in college, you have to make yourself a better person as you experience college and get ready for the real world.



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