Kyle Bolger, WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlight
Each week during the 2015-16 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference 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 on the WIAC website.
Name: Kyle Bolger
Institution: UW-Oshkosh
Hometown and High School: Schaumburg, Ill. (Schaumburg High School)
Year in school: Junior
Sport(s): Men's Basketball
Major(s): Marketing
Why did you choose to attend UW-Oshkosh?
I had the opportunity to continue my basketball career and also receive an education from an outstanding university, which were two of my main focuses when choosing a school.
What is the greatest lesson you have learned from being a student-athlete?
The greatest lesson that I have learned is that if you want to be great at something, it takes a lot of extra work. Whether it's school or sports – outside of practice time or outside of the classroom – when you put in that extra time, that's when you start to get the results you want.
What is your favorite …
Flavor of the Day from Culver's? Bonfire s'mores
Menu item from Culver's? Chocolate shake
Spot on campus? Kolf Sports Center
Class? Sociology
Movie? "Bad Boys II"
Food? Chicken wings
Holiday? Christmas
TV Show? "Friday Night Lights"
Quote/motto? "I've failed over and over and over again in my life ... That is why I succeed." – Michael Jordan
What is your fantasy job/career?
I love music, so I think being a music producer would be awesome.
What is your greatest sports moment?
Winning three straight regional basketball championships in high school was definitely something I will remember forever.
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
We love to go out to eat, watch movies and play Madden and 2K.
One word that describes the team?
Family.
One word that describes you?
Goofy.
If you could meet three people from throughout history they would be?
Drake, Dave Chappelle and Chris Brown.
Your most prized possession is?
My gold chain and cross that I got from my grandmother.
A non-athletic talent you have is?
Remembering song lyrics and movie quotes. Don't test me!
What does your "bucket list" include?
Traveling around the world. There are so many beautiful places that I'd love to visit.
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event rituals? If so, what are they?
Nothing too special. I usually just put my music on and get my focus right for the game.
Your worst habit is?
Biting my nails, for sure.
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