UMAC Wednesday Profile - Mackenzie Dahlin and Zack Mazurek
ST. PAUL, Minn.---Each Wednesday throughout the year, the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) is featuring student-athletes in its UMAC Wednesday Profile. Student-athletes share their perspective on being a student-athlete at their institution, in the UMAC and in Division III.
This week features volleyball player Mackenzie Dahlin and cross country runner Zack Mazurek from University of Wisconsin-Superior.
*Photo Credits University of Wisconsin-Superior Sports Information
Mackenzie Dahlin - University of Wisconsin-Superior
Sr., Volleyball
Kaukauna, WI/Kaukauna High School
Major(s): Community Health Promotions and Exercise Science
Describe yourself in one word.
Determined
What do you love most about being a student-athlete at UW-Superior??
I love that the class sizes are small because it gives me the opportunity to build professional relationships with my professors and allows me to feel comfortable to reach out to them for help when I'm struggling.
Tell us about a unique experience you've had as a student at UW-Superior?
At UW-Superior I have had the opportunity to volunteer for many community service activities such as Caroling for Cans and the Challenge Center. It is a great opportunity to meet other community members that support our campus and to simply offer a lending hand.
Who has been the most influential on your athletics career and why?
The most influential person has definitely been my mom because she has always been a role model to me since she passed away of cancer when I was younger. Every time I step on the court I do my best to leave it all out on the court because I know that is what would make her proud and she was always big on giving your best effort at all times.
What is one thing you want to do before you graduate??
One thing I want to do before I graduate is to coach another club volleyball team and leave a positive impact on those players because I feel that coaches have a huge impact on whether you take the next step in your volleyball career or not.
FUN FACTS
| Pre-game warm up song? |
Mi Gente |
| Favorite food? |
Chicken alfredo |
| Dream Destination? |
Hawaii |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
Misty May-Treanor |
| Favorite class? |
Kinesiology |
| Dream job? |
Travel with the olympic volleyball team as an assistant coach |
| Favorite movie? |
Safe Haven |
| Favorite phone app? |
Pinterest |
| Favorite holiday? |
Christmas |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things that you couldn't. |
Zack Mazurek - University of Wisconsin-Superior
Jr., Cross Country, Track and Field
Bessemer, Michigan/ Bessemer High School
Major(s): Finance and Math
Describe yourself in one word.
Joyful
What do you love most about being a student-athlete at UW-Superior?
I have met my best friends in my teammates and love practicing and competing with them every day.
What is one thing you want to do before you graduate?
Qualify for Nationals.
What does it mean to you to be a Division III student-athlete?
To be able to represent my hometown and university every race is an honor and a privilege.
Who has been the most influential on your athletics career and why?
Mr. Larry Beurger encouraged me greatly in high school and guided me through difficult workouts.
What is something most people don't know about you?
I can solve a Rubik's cube in under 2 minutes.
FUN FACTS
| Pre-game warm up song? |
Transformed by Shonlock |
| Favorite food? |
Calzones |
| Dream Destination? |
Rome Italy |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
Steph Curry |
| Favorite class? |
Probability |
| Dream job? |
Financial Advisor |
| Favorite movie? |
Glory Road |
| Favorite phone app? |
Pandora |
| Favorite holiday? |
Easter |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
You can always wipe mud off your shoes but never off your soul -Jordan Koski |
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