UMAC Wednesday Wrap with Frank Cerar and Svenja Ruehl
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 recently all-conference track and field athletes Frank Cerar of the College of St. Scholastica and Svenja Ruehl of the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
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Frank Cerar - College of St. Scholastica
So., Football, Track and Field
Plainview, Minn./Plainview-Elgin-Millville
Major(s): Secondary Education (Social Studies), History
Describe yourself in one word.
Tough.
What does it mean to you to be a Division III student-athlete?
It means a lot. I really believe that it takes a lot of pride and dedication to compete and push your limits at this level, all while keeping up with school.
Tell us about a unique experience you've had as a student at St. Scholastica.
I've really enjoyed my education program classes here at CSS. The teachers are some of the best that I've ever had, and I love that we're able to get out into classrooms right away.
What is the greatest lesson you have learned so far from being a college athlete?
You have to commit yourself in everything that you do. The people that succeed at this level are the people that are disciplined and confident. I've had some great role models here that have shown me that.
What is something most people don't know about you?
I'm fairly musical. I come from a very musical family, and I have a lot of experience with piano, drums, and singing.
FUN FACTS
| Pre-game warm up song? |
Rock of Ages by Def Leppard |
| Favorite food? |
Anything that my Grandma Jo makes |
| Dream Destination? |
My cabin in Eveleth, MN |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
Ashton Eaton, Gold Medalist in the Decathlon |
| Favorite class? |
English with Dr. Tom Zelman |
| Dream job? |
High School History/Politics teacher |
| Favorite movie? |
Finding Nemo |
| Favorite phone app? |
Spotify |
| Favorite holiday? |
Christmas |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
"A man can be destroyed, but not defeated."--Ernest Hemingway |
Svenja Ruehl - University of Wisconsin-Superior
Jr., Track and Field
Kirchvers, Germany/Gymnasium Philippinum
Major(s): International Business and Management
Describe yourself in one word.
Globetrotter.
What do you enjoy most about competin in the UMAC?
I know all the girls I jump and run with and get to cheer for them while they support me the same way. It's like a small family outside of your team you get to compete with and not against.
What do you enjoy most about being a student-athlete at Wisconsin-Superior.
I love the diversity on our campus. As an international student it makes me feel more welcomed and opens many doors for my future career.
What is the greatest lesson you have learned so far from being a college athlete?
1. Keep your mouth closed while you long and triple jump.
2. Greatest things happen when you expect them least, especially jumps!
Who has been the most influential on your athletics career and why?
My Dad, my German home coach Hans Muhl & Kenny McGee - all of them have shaped me into the athlete I am today and challenge me to be a better person on and off the pits every day! Plus they all can handle my German temper.
FUN FACTS
| Pre-game warm up song? |
Unstoppable - The Score & Nie auf - Cro |
| Favorite food? |
German Kinder Chocolate |
| Dream Destination? |
Bali or Iceland |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
Jessica Ennis Hill & Mark van Bommel |
| Favorite class? |
International Business |
| Dream job? |
Sport Management position for Adidas |
| Favorite movie? |
Alice in Wonderland |
| Favorite phone app? |
WhatsApp |
| Favorite holiday? |
Christmas |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
Those who don't jump will never fly! |
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