WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlight • Brian Beaudo
Each week during the 2014-15 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its nine institutions for a "Student-Athlete Spotlight" Q & A segment. The segments will be posted every Thursday on the WIAC website.
Name: Brian Beaudo
Institution: UW-Oshkosh
Hometown (High School): Fort Atkinson, Wis.
Year: Senior
Sport(s): Track & Field
Major(s): Physical Education
Minor(s): Health & Adapted Physical Education
Why did you choose to be a Division III student-athlete?
I really enjoy playing sports, mainly track & field, and I felt that I could excel at the NCAA Division III level.
What do you like most about competing in the WIAC?
The thing I like most about the WIAC is how good the competition is every meet. You are always up against national-caliber people.
What is the greatest lesson you have learned from being a student-athlete?
To be able to manage my time well between track, school, family and friends.
If you have been involved in community service projects, which project has been the most rewarding and why?
I have been involved with the Read To Kids program. This has been the most rewarding because you are directly helping little kids learn and grow in school.
When you were growing up, what did you want to be?
I really wanted to be a farmer. Seeing all of the equipment they drove, and being around animals, seemed like a fun job.
What is your fantasy job/career?
My dream job would be an NCAA Division I coach or a professional coach.
What is your favorite …
Spot on campus? Kolf Sports Center or Oshkosh Sports Complex
Class? Coaching track & Field
Movie? "Inception"
Food? Homemade burgers
Holiday? Christmas
TV Show? "Gotham"
Sports Team? Green Bay Packers
Professional Athlete? Jeremy Wariner
Quote/motto? "Will it be Easy? Nope. Will it be worth it? Absolutely! Stay focused!"
What is your greatest sports moment?
Breaking the indoor school record twice in a row and taking second in the 4x400 relay at nationals by 0.02 seconds.
Your most prized possession is?
My All-America awards. These mean a lot to me because it shows how much work and dedication I have put into track.
A non-athletic talent you have is?
I'm a pretty good cook.
The best sporting event that you ever attended was?
A Green Bay Packer game. Brett Favre broke one of the National Football League records.
What does your "bucket list" include?
To travel to all of the Major League Baseball stadiums.
How would your teammates describe you?
Good leader, hard worker.
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event rituals? If so, what are they?
I always say a little prayer before I race.
Your worst habit is?
Procrastination.
2014-15 UW-Oshkosh WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights
Brian Beaudo • Men's Track & Field
Sean Dwyer • Men's Basketball
Tyler Kozlowski • Baseball
Nate Ray • Football
Erica Van Riper • Women's Tennis
Kylee Verhasselt • Women's Cross Country/Track & Field
Krystal Walker • Women's Gymnastics