Melanie Schneider, WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlight
Each week during the 2018-19 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, presented by Culver's, will be also posted every Thursday on the WIAC website.
Name: Melanie Schneider
Institution: UW-Oshkosh
Hometown (High School): Fond du Lac (St. Mary's Springs Academy)
Year in school: Senior
Sport: Women's Basketball
Major: Kinesiology
Why did you choose to attend UW-Oshkosh?
Before I was ever offered to play basketball, I knew I was going to continue my education at UW-Oshkosh. With both my father and my sister being UW-Oshkosh alums, I felt a sense of pride and comfort with the Titan community and campus. The school is also close to my hometown, and I was happy to be recruited to play for a successful basketball program where friends and family could easily come to watch.
What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference?
What I like most about competing in the WIAC is that the level of competition is so high, and that usually makes for exciting games.
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver's? Culver's Deluxe Burger with Onion Rings
Flavor of the Day from Culver's? Crazy for Cookie Dough
Spot on Campus? Kolf Sports Center
Movie? Marley & Me
TV Show? Friends
Food? Chips & guacamole
Musical Group/Artist? Florida Georgia Line
Professional Sports Team? Milwaukee Brewers
Hobby? Running & Sleeping
Vacation Spot? Anywhere warm with a beach
Quote/motto? "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." – Walt Disney
What is your greatest sports moment?
Breaking the state record my junior year of high school in the 3,200-meter relay at the WIAA Track & Field Championship. Also, winning the WIAC championship against UW-Whitewater my sophomore year of college.
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
My favorite thing to do off the court with my teammates is to go out to eat. Our favorite places are either Los Jaripeos, Olive Garden or Culver's.
If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?
If I could change one rule about basketball it would be to add a 4-point shot circle on each side of half court.
The best thing about your hometown is?
The best thing about my hometown is a drive-in near my house called Gilles Frozen Custard.
When you surf the web, the site you most often go to?
YouTube.
What is your greatest fear?
One of my greatest fears is suffocating.
What do you plan to do after graduation?
After graduation I am looking forward to getting out into the world and using my degree to help others.
Three things on your "bucket list"?
Whitewater rafting on the Colorado River
Swimming with dolphins
Learn how to surf
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event rituals? If so, what are they?
I do not have any set pre-game rituals, but I do tend to fix my hair a lot in order to calm my nerves.
What is your biggest "pet-peeve"?
My biggest "pet-peeve" is when people do not pick up after themselves and when people chew their gum loudly.
2018-19 UW-Oshkosh WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights