UMAC Wednesday Profile - Tatum Lardinois and Joshua Schroeder
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 women's soccer player Tatum Lardinois from University of Wisconsin-Superior and basketball player Joshua Schroeder from Martin Luther College.
*Photo Credits Martin Luther College and University of Wisconsin-Superior Sports Information
Tatum Lardinois - University of Wisconsin-Superior
Soph. Women's Soccer
Suamico, Wisc./Bay Port High School
Major(s): Criminal justice
Describe yourself in one word.
Sarcastic
What is the greatest lesson you have learned so far from being a college athlete?
Not everyone has the same level of passion about school and sports, but that's how life is going to be about everything. So you just have to accept the might not feel the same take it and do the best you can.
What do you love most about being a student-athlete at Superior??
Our teachers and coaches work well together to make sure that we are keeping up in school and sports. They make sure that neither aspect of our lives over takes the other in a negative manner.
Tell us about a unique experience you've had as a student at Superior?
The criminal justice program has ample opportunities to work directly with our community. One evert we participated in was the domestic violence awareness month. We did it last year and worked with CADSA to make more awareness in the community. We are doing another dinner this year to make more community awareness, both on and off campus. We got to go to the court house, be a part of creating the dinner, painting the campus purple, and learning about being an advocate. These opportunities would not be possible anywhere else.
Who has been the most influential on your athletics career and why?
My soccer coach when I was 13 she wouldn't let me quit soccer when I got burnt out. She kept dragging me back to soccer practice and I always ended up falling back in love with this sport. She was the one who told me I was good enough to play in college and she inspired me to never give up.
FUN FACTS
| What is one thing you want to do before you graduate? |
Study abroad in the Uk |
| Pre-game warm up song? |
Animals by nickelback |
| Favorite food? |
Pizza |
| Dream Destination? |
Anywhere warm |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
David Beckham forever |
| Favorite class? |
Square dancing |
| Dream job? |
Sheriff of a county |
| Favorite movie? |
The longest ride |
| Favorite phone app? |
Twitter |
| Favorite holiday? |
Thanksgiving |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
Keep going |
Joshua Schroeder - Martin Luther College
Soph. Football, Men's Basketball and Men's Tennis
Modesto, Cali./Luther Preparatory School
Major(s): Sports Management
What do you enjoy most about competing in the UMAC??
It seems like there is always great competition. No matter who you play each team plays as hard as they can. The UMAC consists of great institutions so there is usually great sportsmanship between the two teams.
What do you love most about being a student-athlete at your Martin Luther?
I have loved sports my whole life so being able to compete at the next level is a dream come true. Most people don't get the opportunity to play in college, but at MLC I get to play all three while also being educated at a high level.
What is something most people don't know about you??
Even though I play a ton of sports and outdoor activities, I love music and acting too. Playing instruments and singing, making funny videos with friends and just being on the stage are some of my favorite things.
Who has been the most influential on your athletics career and why?
My parents have always encouraged me and tried to come to as many games as they could. They were never super hard on me or forced me to do anything, which I really appreciate. I love them.
FUN FACTS
| What is one thing you want to do before you graduate? |
I want to win a conference championship for football. |
| Pre-game warm up song? |
Jon Bellion |
| Favorite food? |
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| Dream Destination? |
San Diego, California |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
Robert Reed |
| Favorite class? |
Greek with Professor Schmidt |
| Dream job? |
Pastor |
| Favorite movie? |
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| Favorite phone app? |
McDonald's coupon app |
| Favorite holiday? |
Christmas |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
Jeremiah 29:11- For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. |
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