UMAC Wednesday Profile - Trevor Oswald and Alayna Kohler
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 Alayna Kohler from Crown College and basketball player Trevor Oswald from the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
*Photo Credits Crown College and University of Wisconsin-Superior Sports Information
Alayna Kohler - Crown College
Sr., Volleyball
Bloomington, Minn./Jefferson High School
Major(s): Criminal Justice
Describe yourself in one word.
Intense
What does it mean to you to be a Division III student-athlete?
It's an honor to be able to play in college. It's been good for me to learn how to manage my time and learn how to love volleyball even more.
What do you love most about being a student-athlete at your Crown?
I love how I've grown close to a lot of people at Crown from playing volleyball. I've met really good friends through it.
Tell us about a unique experience you've had as a student at your Crown?
I got the opportunity to be a part of a class called Criminal Code. I was able to have a police chief as my professor and learn a lot about police work and become more focused on my career path.
Who has been the most influential on your athletics career and why?
The most influential person on my athletic career has been my mom. Every time I have come home and complained about how much I hurt or how frustrated I am she always reminds me to keep going because it will make me stronger.
FUN FACTS
| What is one thing you want to do before you graduate? |
I want to travel to Hawaii! |
| Pre-game warm up song? |
Grease - Frankie Valli |
| Favorite food? |
Pasta |
| Dream Destination? |
Australia |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
Kerri Walsh Jennings |
| Favorite class? |
Calculus |
| Dream job? |
FBI |
| Favorite movie? |
She's the Man |
| Favorite phone app? |
Snapchat |
| Favorite holiday? |
CHRISTMAS! |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
"Never let the fear of striking out get in your way." |
Trevor Oswald - University of Wisconsin-Superior
Jr., Men's Basketball
Wahkon Minn./Isle High School
Major(s): Exercise Science
Describe yourself in one word.
Fun
What is the greatest lesson you have learned so far from being a college athlete??
Discipline and respect
What do you enjoy most about competing in the UMAC?
Having the opportunity to win a UMAC championship.
Tell us about a unique experience you've had as a student at Superior?
I was a volunteer helper at the Special Olympics and I thought that was a blast helping out.
Who has been the most influential on your athletics career and why?
My dad and because he has always pushed me and worked with me throughout my whole life to be where I am now.
FUN FACTS
| What is one thing you want to do before you graduate? |
Win a championship |
| Pre-game warm up song? |
NF-Warm up |
| Favorite food? |
Tacos |
| Dream Destination? |
Georgia |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
Blake griffin |
| Favorite class? |
Gym |
| Dream job? |
Astronaut |
| Favorite movie? |
Southpaw |
| Favorite phone app? |
Snapchat |
| Favorite holiday? |
Christmas |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
Your killing me smalls |
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