Student-Athlete Spotlight: Alex Mess, UW-Eau Claire
Each week during the 2015-16 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a “Student-Athlete Spotlight” Q & A segment. The segments will be posted every Thursday and individuals are selected by the institution. The WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights are presented by Culver's.
Name: Alex Mess
Institution: UW-Eau Claire
Hometown and High School: Lake Mills, Wis. (Lake Mills High School)
Year in school: Senior
Sports: Men’s Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field
Major: Psychology
Minor: Family Studies
Why did you choose UW-Eau Claire?
Eau Claire has an amazing campus and they had the major that I wanted.
What is the greatest lesson you have learned from being a student-athlete?
Time management for sure. As a student-athlete, you have to find a balance between practice and school.
What is your favorite…
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s? Mint Oreo
Menu item from Culver’s? Cheese curds
Spot on campus? Davies Center
Class? Psychopharmacology
Movie? Boondock Saints
Food? Anything my mother makes
Holiday? Thanksgiving
TV Show? The Office
Quote/motto? “There is no glory without sacrifice”
What is your fantasy job/career?
Marriage and Family therapist
What is your greatest sports moment?
2015 indoor nationals, it was where I earned my first All-American and when the team won its first national championship. It was an amazing experience to be a part of the team and contribute.
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Go out to eat.
One word that describes the team?
Dedicated
One word that describes you?
Motivated
If you could meet three people from throughout history they would be?
Abraham Lincoln, Reece Hoffa, and Matt Vincent
Your most prized possession is?
My car, without it I cannot go visit family or friends.
A non-athletic talent you have is?
I like to think that I am good at cooking.
What does your "bucket list" include?
I would love to backpack around Europe and Asia.
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event rituals? If so, what are they?
I don’t eat any big meals on meet days and I prefer to perform on an empty stomach.
Your worst habit is?
Procrastinating
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