UMAC Profile - Claire Sulflow and Braeden Barr
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 track athlete Claire Sulflow from University of Northwestern and baseball player Braeden Barr from Bethany Lutheran College.
*Photo Credits University of Northwestern and University of Wisconsin-Superior Sports Information
Claire Sulflow - University of Northwestern St. Paul
Sophomore, Track and Field
Montevideo, Minn./Montevideo Senior High
Major(s): Engineering and Bible
Describe yourself in one word.
Determined
What does it mean to you to be a Division III student-athlete??
Performing at this level means that I get to decide how far I go, and my input of effort determines my output of performance. Being a student-athlete requires a lot of motivation and persistence to continually put in your best effort all day every day because every moment matters.
Tell us about a unique experience you've had as a student at Northwestern?
I have had the opportunity to be a part of Streetlight Ministries which is an on-campus, volunteer group that serves weekly at the Marie Sandvik Center in Minneapolis. There is so much to learn about other people and their life experiences, and this has been an amazing way for me to do that.
What do you love most about being a student-athlete at Northwestern?
I love that Northwestern's focus is future oriented instead of just temporary success. Our coaches and professors sincerely care about us as people, and it is obvious in the way they pour the wisdom they have gained from life into us along with their teachings and workouts.
Who has been the most influential on your athletics career and why?
The most influential person in my athletic career has been my Coach Matt. He has taught me that doing my best is enough and that there is so much more purpose for my life than just winning.
FUN FACTS
| What is one thing you want to do before you graduate? |
Before I graduate I would LOVE to go to Hawaii. |
| Pre-game warm up song? |
Harlem by New Politics and Glorious Day by Passion |
| Favorite food? |
chocolate pudding and dill pickle chips |
| Dream Destination? |
Hawaii |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
Jamilah Carson |
| Favorite class? |
Thermodynamics |
| Dream job? |
Being a mom |
| Favorite movie? |
Inception |
| Favorite phone app? |
I don't like being on my phone |
| Favorite holiday? |
Thanksgiving |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
It's mental. |
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Braeden Barr - University of Wisconsin-Superior
Jr., Baseball
San Diego, CA/Grossmont High School
Major(s): Physical Education?
Describe yourself in one word.
Thick
What do you enjoy most about competing in the UMAC?
How tight the race is to get into the conference tournament.
Tell us about a unique experience you've had as a student at Superior?
Seeing Kathy, the best lunch lady around, every day for lunch at the cafeteria.
What is something most people don't know about you?
I work at the San Diego Zoo.
Who has been the most influential on your athletics career and why?
My mom, because she always instilled confidence in me and knew what I was capable of.
FUN FACTS
| What is one thing you want to do before you graduate? |
Win a UMAC Championship |
| Pre-game warm up song? |
Hell's Bells |
| Favorite food? |
Carne Asada Fries |
| Dream Destination? |
Hawai'i |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
Ken Griffey Jr. |
| Favorite class? |
Anything but math |
| Dream job? |
P.E. teacher and High School baseball coach |
| Favorite movie? |
Godfather |
| Favorite phone app? |
Domino's pizza app |
| Favorite holiday? |
Christmas |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
"I bet you I can throw a football over them mountains." -Uncle Rico |
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