UMAC Wednesday Wrap with Sydney Cody and Caleb King
ST. PAUL, Minn.---Each Wednesday throughout the year, the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) is featuring student-athletes in its new profile series the "UMAC Wednesday Wrap with..." Student-athletes share their perspective on being a student-athlete at their institution, in the UMAC and in Division III.
This week features cross country runner Sydney Cody and soccer player Caleb King of Martin Luther College.
*Graphic Photo Credits: UMAC
Sydney Cody - Martin Luther College
So., Cross Country
Juneau, Wis./Lakeside Lutheran
Major(s): Elementary Education
Describe yourself in one word.
Positive
What do you enjoy most about competing in the UMAC?
The friendliness of the competition and the opportunity to still be in a competitive sport!
What does it mean to you to be a Division III student-athlete?
It is a great privilege to still be able to put on a uniform and do what I love.
What is something most people don't know about you?
My dream is to play water polo.
What is one thing you want to do before you graduate?
Run a half marathon.
FUN FACTS
| Pre-game warm up song? |
I Just Wanna Run |
| Favorite food? |
Popcorn |
| Dream Destination? |
Sydney, Australia |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
Mo Farah |
| Favorite class? |
Principles of Coaching |
| Dream job? |
Cross Country or Basketball Coach |
| Favorite movie? |
Finding Nemo/Dory |
| Favorite phone app? |
Maps |
| Favorite holiday? |
Christmas |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
Smile at the miles |
Caleb King - Martin Luther College
Jr., Soccer
Lomira, Wis./WinnebagoLutheran Academy
Major(s): Pre-seminary, pastoral studies
Describe yourself in one word:
Easygoing.
What does it mean to you to be a Division III student-athlete?
Being a Division III student-athlete is a huge blessing to me. Having the opportunity to represent my institution both in the classroom and on the soccer pitch is a special opportunity to have.
Tell us about a unique experience you've had as a student-athlete at Martin Luther.
I have really enjoyed my language classes, especially Greek and Hebrew. Not many people have the opportunity to study those languages and it's an intriguing experience.
What is the greatest lesson you have learned from being a college athlete so far?
The greatest lesson I've learned is the importance of teamwork and chemistry. Through athletics we learn so many lessons and if teamwork is vacant, no matter what you are doing, it is hard to be successful.
What is one thing you want to do before your graduate?
Since I'm a goalkeeper I think it would be pretty awesome to score a goal before I graduate.
FUN FACTS
| Pre-game warm up song? |
Lux Aeterna: Requiem for a Dream |
| Favorite food? |
My mom's M&M bars |
| Dream Destination? |
Madrid, Spain |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
Iker Casillas |
| Favorite class? |
Hebrew |
| Dream job? |
Pastor |
| Favorite movie? |
The Lion King 1 1/2 |
| Favorite phone app? |
Cribbage |
| Favorite holiday? |
Christmas |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
"If we score, we might win. If they don't score, they can't win." |
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