UMAC Profile - Britt Zieroth and Julia Pfeiffer
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 Britt Zieroth from University of Wisconsin-Superior and softball player Julia Pfeiffer from Bethany Lutheran College.
*Photo Credits Bethany Lutheran College and University of Wisconsin-Superior Sports Information
Britt Zieroth from University of Wisconsin-Superior
Senior, Women's Soccer
Twig, Minn./Proctor High School
Major(s): Exercise Science
Describe yourself in one word.
Adventurous
What does it mean to you to be a Division III student-athlete?
When I think of D3 athletes, I think they have the most work cut out for them. Having high expectations academically, to still having to perform at a high level, most of us have jobs, and still finding time for family and friends, it truly takes one of a kind committed, and passionate individuals.
What do you love most about being a student-athlete at Superior?
The people here, it's a tight knit environment and everybody knows each other.
What is the greatest lesson you have learned so far from being a college athlete?
How to manage my time, and that I can sleep anywhere.
Who has been the most influential on your athletics career and why?
My Grandad, I think he shows characteristics of a hardworking, passionate, caring, genuine human that will do their best to accomplish something you ask them to do, he does it with 110% effort.
FUN FACTS
| What is one thing you want to do before you graduate? |
To study abroad. |
| Pre-game warm up song? |
Gold Dust by DJ fresh |
| Favorite food? |
Spaghetti |
| Dream Destination? |
Yosemite National Park |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
Mia Hamm |
| Favorite class? |
Sports psychology |
| Dream job? |
Athletic Director My |
| Favorite movie? |
Superbad |
| Favorite phone app? |
Instagram |
| Favorite holiday? |
4th of July |
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Julia Pfeiffer from Bethany Lutheran College
Jr., Softball
Honolulu, Hawaii/Sacred Hearts Academy
Major(s): Exercise Science
Describe yourself in one word.
Unique
What does it mean to you to be a Division III student-athlete?
It means a lot to even be a collegian athlete. I am an inspiration for the girls I coach in the summer. They look up to be as their role model as if I'm hope they can also be a collegian athlete.
What do you enjoy most about competing in the UMAC?
I enjoy the competitiveness associated within the teams in the UMAC.
What is something most people don't know about you?
I'm Hawaiian, but I don't like Hawaiian pizza.
Who has been the most influential on your athletics career and why?
My dad because he always let me make my own decisions about if I wanted to continue playing or not after high school and where I wanted to go.
FUN FACTS
| What is one thing you want to do before you graduate? |
Hit a homer over the fence |
| Pre-game warm up song? |
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| Favorite food? |
Spicy Ahi Poi Bowl |
| Dream Destination? |
Europe |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
Crystl Bustos |
| Favorite class? |
Nutrition |
| Dream job? |
Physical Therapist |
| Favorite movie? |
42 |
| Favorite phone app? |
Snapchat |
| Favorite holiday? |
Christmas |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
Do or do not, there is no try |
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