Each week in the course of the 2025-26 educational 12 months, the WIAC will characteristic two student-athletes (one male and one feminine) from considered one of its eight establishments for a “Student-Athlete Spotlight” Q & A phase. The segments will likely be posted each Thursday and people are chosen by the establishment. The WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights are introduced by Culver’s.
Name: Madeline Zirbel
Institution: UW-Stevens Point
Hometown and High School: Oneida, Wis. (West De Pere High School)
Year in class: Senior
Sport: Women’s Track & Field
Majors: Health Science and Wellness
Minors: Health Coaching and Nutrition
Why did you select UW-Stevens Point?
I grew up within the nation, so I wished someplace that also had that small city really feel that also had my main and wasn’t too removed from house.
What do you want most about competing within the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
I like the competitors that it has to supply and the aggressive, thrilling power there may be at meets. Everyone on this Division is right here as a result of they love the game.
What is your favourite…
Menu merchandise from Culver’s? Double butter burger (works) with fries and bunch of ketchup
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s? Devil’s Food Cake
TV Show? Landman or Yellowstone
Holiday? Valentine’s Day
Food? Ice cream
Animal? Giraffe
Smartphone App? Amazon
Musical Group or Artist? Alan Jackson
Vacation Spot? Punta Cana
What is your best sports activities second?
Breaking the highschool excessive leap report with a leap of 5′ 5 1/2″. I chased this for 3 years beginning in eighth grade. Everyone rushed the pit round me.
What is your favourite factor to do off the court docket/area together with your teammates?
I like having fires and internet hosting them at my home for hangouts.
Who is somebody that you just look as much as?
Both my mother and pop.
Do you have got any phrases of recommendation for youthful/upcoming student-athletes?
This is my eleventh 12 months excessive leaping. And take it from me – it goes quick. Way quicker than you assume. I’m nonetheless not able to be performed. Don’t skimp on the work. Ever. The drills. The lifts. The restoration. Train your physique however prepare your thoughts even tougher. It is your largest competitor. If you may beat the voice that psyches you out earlier than you even begin, you’re already forward. Be passionate and actually love your sport. Being a collegiate athlete is particular. Never take with no consideration the chance to do what you’re keen on. One day, your older self will look again and want to step again into these “good old days”. You will want that you possibly can transfer the best way that you just “could when you were younger”. Don’t waste time being nervous or scared. Train such as you’re the perfect. Carry your self such as you BELONG. When you respect your craft and commit, you’ll get nearer to your objectives than you ever thought potential. Be form to your teammates, your coaches and rivals. Kindness carries additional than any PR ever will. Pour into your sport but additionally pour into who you’re exterior of it. Your identification is bigger than any bar top, distance, or time. The finest athletes are sturdy in thoughts, physique and character.
One phrase that describes you?
Intentional
What is your dream job?
A sports activities athlete-oriented nutritionist/wellness coach
Three issues in your “bucket list”?
—Go out West to Montana and Wyoming, see a very good nation live performance.
—Pet a giraffe and an image with it closeup.
—Go see whales in Mexico or Maine.
A non-athletic expertise that you’ve is?
Art, connecting with individuals
What’s your dream sporting occasion to attend?
A D1 monitor and area or Olympic excessive leap competitors.
Do you have got any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
Protein oatmeal each meet day, morning espresso, motion (pre meet exercise), sitting in my compression boots.
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