WIAC Spotlight - Nazar Kulchytskyy

Each week during the 2013-14 academic year, the WIAC 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, and individuals are selected by the institution.

Name: Nazar Kulchytskyy
Institution: UW-Oshkosh
Hometown & High School: Sosnivka, Ukraine (Prairie du Chien High School)
Year: Senior
Sport: Wrestling
Major: Human Services

Why did you choose to be a Division III student-athlete?
I really enjoy UW-Oshkosh and the people around it. 

What do you like most about competing in the WIAC?
I live for competing, and the WIAC is one of the toughest conferences in the NCAA Division III.

What is the greatest lesson you have learned from being a student-athlete? 
To be organized, do my best and respect others.   

Who has been the most influential person in your athletic career?
My coaches and teammates. They are always there for me, helping make me better and pushing me every day.

If you have been involved in community service projects, which project has been the most rewarding?
Coaching children. 

If you could meet any athlete, who would it be and what one question would you ask them?
Buvaisor Seitiev. I would ask him how it feels to be a three-time Olympic champion. 

What is your greatest sports moment?
Winning NCAA Division III titles in 2012 and 2013.

What is your favorite TV show?
"Friends." 

What is your favorite food?
Pelmeni (Ukranian national food).

If you could live any place in the world, where would it be?
Oshkosh!

What does your "bucket list" include?
The 2016 Olympics
A big house with a sauna
Have my own wrestling club

If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
I would like to fly.  

How would your teammates describe you?
Hard worker, dedicated and determined. 

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event rituals? If so, what are they?
I eat fruit, drink Gatorade, warm up, stretch, pray, listen to Linkin Park, find a quiet place and calm down. 

What is your dream job? 
To work for ESPN.

Previous WIAC Spotlights

Jordyn Bratel (Volleyball)

Hannah Forcey (Swimming)

Cole Myhra (Football)