UMAC Wednesday Wrap with Jeremy Becker and Alyssa Boyhtari
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 junior basketball player Jeremy Becker of Bethany Lutheran College and senior cross country/track and field athlete Alyssa Boyhtari of the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
*Graphic Photo Credits: Jade Jensen, UWS Sports Information; Bethany Lutheran sports Informatoion
Jeremy Becker - Bethany Lutheran College
Jr., Basketball
Coon Rapids, Minn./Coon Rapids
Major(s): Business Administration
Describe yourself in one word: Committed
What does it mean to you to be a Division III student-athlete?
It means a lot because I have had the chance to continue competing in a sport I love while bettering myself with a good education.
What do you love most about being a student-athlete at Bethany Lutheran?
What I love most is competing with the guys around me and the close knit environment.
Tell us about a unique experience you have had at Bethany Lutheran.
As a student at Bethany I was an intern with the Minnesota Vikings during the 2016 training camp.
Who has been most influential on your athletic career and why?
My dad because he has always supported me and pushed me to be the best I could be.
FUN FACTS
| Favorite food? |
Chicken Tenders |
| Dream Destination? |
Switzerland |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
Blake Bortles |
| Favorite class? |
Sports and Entertainment Marketing |
| Dream job? |
NBA GM |
| Favorite movie? |
Friday Night Lights |
| Favorite phone app? |
CBS Sports |
| Favorite holiday? |
Christmas |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
"Whether you say you can or you can't, you're right" |
Alyssa Boyhtari - University of Wisconsin-Superior
Sr., Cross Country, Track and Field
Duluth, Minn./Denfeld
Major(s): Exercise Science
Describe yourself in one word: Faithful
What do you enjoy most about competing in the UMAC?
I enjoy competing in the UMAC because the teams are very welcoming and social. Despite collegiate athletics getting pretty competitive, I have always had a friendly experience with all of the athletes and coaches.
What do you love most about being a student-athlete at Wisconsin-Superior?
I like being an athlete at UW-Superior because we have a lot of opportunities to get out into the community and help out with outreach, promote our school, or just volunteer for special events. I also think it's a pretty cool feeling to put on a jersey and represent your school.
Tell us about a unique experience you have had at Wisconsin-Superior.
I have gotten the opportunity to lead a small-group bible study directed towards athletes, and share my faith through Cru and Athletes in Action.
What is the greatest leasson you have learned so far from being a college athlete?
I can say that I have learned three big lessons as a student-athlete:
1. Your body can withstand more than your mind- don't let it fool you.
2. You are more than a grade, time, ranking, or place.
3. It is important to find joy in everything you do. If you don't, and you act because you "have to", or because "somebody told you to" you will not enjoy anything. If you seek joy every day in the things that you are passionate about, you will not only be happier, but see better results.
FUN FACTS
| Pre-game warm up song? |
We Own It (2 Chainz & Wiz Kahlifa) and Below my Feet (Mumford and Sons) |
| Favorite food? |
Mashed Potatoes (or pasta). |
| Dream Destination? |
Eugene, Oregon or Venice, Italy |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
Lolo Jones and Kara Goucher |
| Favorite class? |
Sports Psychology |
| Dream job? |
a Coach |
| Favorite movie? |
Remember the Titans |
| Favorite phone app? |
Instagram |
| Favorite holiday? |
The Last Day of School |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
"Success isn't about how far you got, but in the distance you've traveled from where you began" -Steve Prefontaine |
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