UMAC Wednesday Wrap with Daniel Gutzmer and Ali Manthey
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 basketball player and golfer Daniel Gutzmer of the Bethany Lutheran College and track and cross country athlete Ali Manthey of the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
*Graphic Photo Credits: Bethany Lutheran Sports Information, Wisconsin-Superior Sports Information
Daniel Gutzmer - Bethany Lutheran College
So., Basketball, Golf
Jordan, Minn./Jordan
Major(s): Exercise Science
Describe yourself in one word.
Fun.
What does it mean to you to be a Division III student-athlete?
High academic level with the opportunity to compete in athletics.
Tell us about a unique experience you've had as a student at Bethany Lutheran.
The opportunity to experience a cadaver lab.
What is the something most people don't know about you?
I am a black belt in Tae Kwon Do
Who has been the most influential on your athletics career and why?
My sister - She has pushed me to be better in my life to try and match her accomplishments.
FUN FACTS
| Pre-game warm up song? |
"X gon give it to ya" by DMX |
| Favorite food? |
Chicken Wings |
| Dream Destination? |
Any remote island |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
Dustin Johnson |
| Favorite class? |
Physics |
| Dream job? |
Executive of Nike |
| Favorite movie? |
Miracle on Ice |
| Favorite phone app? |
Instagram |
| Favorite holiday? |
Christmas |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
Some find and excuse, some find a way. |
Ali Manthey - University of Wisconsin-Superior
So., Cross Country, Track and Field
Zimmerman, Minn./Elk River
Major(s): Transportation and Logistics Management
Describe yourself in one word:
Happy.
What do enjoy most about competing in the UMAC?
I love how it's a smaller conference, I feel like I know everyone and I have friends from other schools due to racing against them all the time.
Tell us about a unique experience you've had as a student at Wisconsin-Superior.
I have been blessed with an internship with one of my favorite companies. It was an amazing experience.
What is the greatest lesson you have learned so far from being a college athlete?
That your teammates are always there for you. For sports, classes, and socal life. They are the best people I know.
What is something most people don't know about you?
That, growing up, I wanted to be a firefighter.
FUN FACTS
| Pre-game warm up song? |
Thunderstruck by AC/DC |
| Favorite food? |
Tacos |
| Dream Destination? |
Yellowstone National Park |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
Eddie Lack |
| Favorite class? |
Environmental Law and Regulation |
| Dream job? |
Something with horses |
| Favorite movie? |
Any and all Disney movies |
| Favorite phone app? |
NHL App |
| Favorite holiday? |
Earth Day |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
I have way too many to list only one |
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