Each week during the 2023-24 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: Josh Martin
Institution: UW-River Falls
Hometown (High School): Brownstown, Mich. (Woodhaven High School)
Year in school: Senior
Sport: Men’s Ice Hockey
Major: Exercise and Sports Science
Minor: Business Management
Why did you choose UW-River Falls?
I chose UW-River Falls because of the beautiful facilities that they have to offer. Along with this, I had great phone calls with the coaching staff, who were very understanding and supportive of my situation.
What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
The biggest thing for me is the competition within the conference and the fact that every game is going to be a challenge. Along with this, I like the fact that travel is much shorter than I was used to in the previous years with three hours being our longest road trip in the WIAC. I think the thing I like most about being a NCAA student-athlete is the fact that I get to continue playing the game I love while also getting a degree.
What is your favorite…
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s? Carmel Fudge Cookie Dough
Menu item from Culver’s? Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus? The University Center
Movie? Step Brothers
Holiday? Christmas
Food? Steak
Animal? Lion
Smartphone App? Instagram
Musical Group/Artist? Zach Bryan
Professional Sports Athlete/Team? Detroit Lions
Vacation Spot? Anywhere with a beach
What is your greatest sports moment?
My greatest sports moment was playing in my first NCAA hockey game. After a long journey
and an extremely unfortunate freshman year, that first game was something that I won’t forget.
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Watch movies.
Who is someone that you look up to?
My Dad is someone who I have always looked up to and has been my biggest role…
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