Aurora University Athletics

Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida
High School: Ridgeview
Team: Baseball
Major: Fitness and Health Promotions
Minor: Business

What is your favorite sports moment at AU?
Hitting my first homerun last season vs Waubonsee Community College

What is your most memorable academic experience at AU?
Working with the special kids at the Hesed House and promoting change.

Why did you choose to attend Aurora University?
Nationally competitive baseball team and a very prestigious educational institution.

Who is your all-time favorite athlete and why?
Cal Ripken Jr. because of his dependability and competitiveness.

What is your favorite class and why?
Strength and Conditioning because I will apply it within my career.

Who is your favorite professor and why?
Jennifer Buckley because of her knowledge and valuable information in regards to the fitness industry.

Other than the sport(s) you play, what other sports activity are you good at?
Basketball, weight lifting, and running.

Outside of sports, what is your favorite hobby?
Family time, Beach, and time with my dog.

What is your favorite meal in the cafeteria?
Chicken Caesar salad and pasta.

Who is your role model?
My mom

What do you enjoy most about practice?
The preparation aspect, preparing to be better than the competition.

What do you like least about practice?
Injuries

What are your plans/goals after graduation?
To open a Performance facility and train baseball/softball players

Do you have any pregame rituals?
Praying to my grandparents and to high five every one of my teammates.

What will you remember most from your college career?
That I gave it 110% and left it all on the field.

As a senior, what advice would you give to freshman at AU?
Get off to a hot start in the classroom and stay focused on becoming the best athlete possible to outperform your own expectations.



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