MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight

  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Ryan Knitter, Albion
    April 12, 2024
    Albion College golfer Ryan Knitter sits down with the MIAA to discuss his impact on the team culture, how he got the nickname "Ryno", and more. Learn more about Ryan Knitter in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Bailey Smith, Hope
    April 04, 2024
    Hope College swimmer Bailey Smith sits down with the MIAA to discuss how COVID impacted his collegiate career, recovering from shoulder surgery, and more. Learn more about Bailey Smith in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Emiliano Alvarado Rescala, Kalamazoo
    March 29, 2024
    Kalamazoo College golfer Emiliano Alvarado Rescala sits down with the MIAA to discuss being an international student-athlete from Mexico, the mental game in golf, advice to those looking to study abroad, and more. Learn more about Emiliano Alvarado Rescala in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Tatenda Mukudu, Alma
    March 01, 2024
    Alma College soccer player Tatenda Mukudu sits down with the MIAA to discuss being an international student-athlete from Zimbabwe, why he chose to pursue soccer in college, and more. Learn more about Tatenda Mukudu in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Noah Wiswary, Olivet
    February 16, 2024
    The University of Olivet basketball player Noah Wiswary sits down with the MIAA to discuss being a fifth-year senior, helping with day-to-day operations in the athletics department, goals for the season, and more. Learn more about Noah Wiswary in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Owen McDaniel, Albion
    February 09, 2024
    Albion wrestler Owen McDaniel sits down with the MIAA to discuss being a regional contender, his passion for music, opening two shows for Sadie Bass from The Voice, and more. Learn more about Owen McDaniel in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Ashlea Swingewood, Hope
    February 02, 2024
    Hope swimmer Ashlea Swingewood sits down with the MIAA to discuss keeping the 200 fly MIAA title in the family, how she became involved in swimming, and more. Learn more about Ashlea Swingewood in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: SirQuarius Ball, Olivet
    January 26, 2024
    Olivet football player SirQuarius Ball sits down with the MIAA to discuss being a first-generation college graduate, being a leader on the team, making a difference in the world as a future coach or AD, and more. Learn more about SirQuarius Ball in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Savannah Chapie, Kalamazoo
    January 19, 2024
    Kalamazoo volleyball player Savannah Chapie sits down with the MIAA to discuss being a leader on the team as a freshman, transitioning from high school to college, and more. Learn more about Savannah Chapie in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Drew Dixon, Trine
    January 12, 2024
    Trine tennis player Drew Dixon sits down with the MIAA to discuss pursuing an MBA, competing in the conference, leadership and more. Learn more about Drew Dixon in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Natalie Hammer, Hope
    January 05, 2024
    Hope soccer player Natalie Hammer sits down with the MIAA to discuss her SEED trip to Uganda, studying in Germany, returning from an ACL injury and more. Learn more about Natalie Hammer in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Ella Gaffke, Olivet
    December 29, 2023
    Olivet basketball player Ella Gaffke sits down with the MIAA to discuss competing in Division III, advice for balancing being a student with being an athlete, and more. Learn more about Ella Gaffke in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Weston Kvalevog, Adrian
    December 22, 2023
    Adrian track and field student-athlete Weston Kvalevog sits down with the MIAA to discuss competing as a multi-event track and field athlete, being a graduate student, and more. Learn more about Weston Kvalevog in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Emma Springer, Calvin
    December 15, 2023
    Calvin softball player Emma Springer sits down with the MIAA to discuss pursuing a career in Physical Therapy, leadership, preparing for graduate school, and more. Learn more about Emma Springer in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Clayton Dykhouse, Hope
    December 08, 2023
    Hope basketball player Clayton Dykhouse sits down with the MIAA to discuss pursuing a career in Physical Education, leadership, his involvement on campus and in the community, and more. Learn more about Clayton Dykhouse in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Jake Gladieux, Trine
    December 01, 2023
    Trine track and field athlete Jake Gladieux sits down with the MIAA to discuss his status as a six-time All-American, winning a national championship, being a dual-sport athlete and more. Learn more about Jake Gladieux in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Cayley Ebeling, Hope
    June 30, 2023
    Hope softball player Cayley Ebeling sits down with the MIAA to discuss playing in Division III, time management, and more. Learn more about Cayley Ebeling in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Mackenzie Pepper, Saint Mary's
    June 16, 2023
    Saint Mary's softball player Mackenzie Pepper sits down with the MIAA to discuss pursuing a career in elementary education, participating in SAAC, volunteering in Uganda, and more. Learn more about Mackenzie Pepper in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Beth Posey, Adrian
    April 14, 2023
    Adrian tennis player Beth Posey sits down with the MIAA to discuss pursuing a career in optometry, participating on the rowing team, and more. Learn more about Beth Posey in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Jacqueline Jozefczyk, Albion
    April 07, 2023
    Albion softball player Jacqueline Jozefczyk sits down with the MIAA to discuss her involvement in SAAC and other areas on campus, why she chose Division III, and more. Learn more about Jacqueline Jozefczyk in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Jordan Grindle, Trine
    March 31, 2023
    Trine track athlete Jordan Grindle sits down with the MIAA to discuss running a lifetime best after ACL surgery, participating in the conference, and more. Learn more about Jordan Grindle in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Erin Dotson, Saint Mary's
    March 24, 2023
    Saint Mary's lacrosse player Erin Dotson sits down with the MIAA to discuss the importance of mental health awareness, competing in the league and more. Learn more about Erin Dotson in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Hannah Biddlecome, Calvin
    March 16, 2023
    Calvin softball player Hannah Biddlecome sits down with the MIAA to discuss competing in the conference, coming back for a fifth year, pursuing a career in film and media, and more. Learn more about Hannah Biddlecome in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Andrew Pickett, Hope
    March 10, 2023
    Hope baseball player Andrew Pickett sits down with the MIAA to discuss being a nursing student, Division III, cooking, and more. Learn more about Andrew Pickett in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Alyssa Keptner, Trine
    March 03, 2023
    Trine lacrosse player Alyssa Keptner sits down with the MIAA to discuss her research experience at Penn State, a co-op last fall, time management, and more. Learn more about Alyssa Keptner in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Annika Smith, Saint Mary's
    February 17, 2023
    Saint Mary's tennis player Annika Smith sits down with the MIAA to discuss studying abroad in Budapest, persevering through seasons of COVID, and more. Learn more about Annika Smith in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Evan Thomas, Hope
    January 06, 2023
    Hope senior basketball player Evan Thomas sits down with the MIAA to discuss conference rivalries, studying the brain of a zebrafish, time management and more. Learn more about Evan Thomas in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Leah Harris, Calvin
    December 30, 2022
    Calvin senior basketball player Leah Harris sits down with the MIAA to discuss being a four-year starter, moving from Texas, and more. Learn more about Leah Harris in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Mary Kate Gareau, Saint Mary's
    December 16, 2022
    Saint Mary's junior basketball player Mary Kate Gareau sits down with the MIAA to discuss Why D3, competitive Irish dancing, family alumna of SMC, and more. Learn more about Mary Kate Gareau in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
  • #D3MIAA Student-Athlete Spotlight: Brett Carlisle, Adrian
    December 09, 2022
    Adrian senior runner Brett Carlisle sits down with the MIAA to discuss conference competition, leadership and a minor in the subject, goals for the track and field season, and more. Learn more about Brett Carlisle in this edition of the MIAA's Student-Athlete Spotlight video series.
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