WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlight • Kylee Verhasselt
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: Kylee Verhasselt
Institution: UW-Oshkosh
Hometown (High School): Freedom, Wis. (Freedom)
Year: Junior
Sport(s): Track & Field and Cross Country
Major(s): Marketing with a Healthcare emphasis
Why did you choose to be a Division III student-athlete?
I chose to be a Division III student-athlete because I wanted to compete and because of my love for the sport. I wanted to run because of the enjoyment, without feeling pressure from high level of competition.
What do you like most about competing in the WIAC?
I enjoy competing in the WIAC because all of the teams are so close. When I compete with ladies in the WIAC, it is fun because it's tough competition and we want each other to succeed. We all support each other.
What is the greatest lesson you have learned from being a student-athlete?
The greatest lesson I have learned is time management and self discipline. As a student-athlete, you have a team depending on you, and coaches who have expectations of you, so you have to teach yourself to manage your time usefully and make good decisions.
If you have been involved in community service projects, which project has been the most rewarding and why?
Walking kids to school because I got to enjoy being with kids during their recess and to play sports and jog around the block. Also, it was fun reliving middle school and talking to the kids about the things going on in their lives.
When you were growing up, what did you want to be?
I wanted to be a nurse since my mom was a nurse. I had always looked up to her, and I enjoyed the health field.
What is your fantasy job/career?
Director of Healthcare Marketing because it is the perfect combination between marketing and healthcare. It's in a healthcare setting, with the marketing tactics behind the career.
What is your favorite …
Spot on campus? Kolf Sports Center
Class? Currently Microbiology
Movie? "Bridesmaids"
Food? Twizzlers
Holiday? Christmas
TV Show? "Criminal Minds"
Sports Team? Green Bay Packers
Professional Athlete? Laura Roesler
Quote/motto? "Don't let your head give out before your legs give out."
What is your greatest sports moment?
My first Indoor nationals experience in 2013, when we broke the distance medley relay national record.
Your most prized possession is?
My national championship rings.
A non-athletic talent you have is?
I used to be a dancer in high school, but I have slowly lost some of that ability since I haven't had the time to tune up that ability!
The best sporting event that you ever attended was?
Packer games. I love going every year because of the passion that all the fans have.
What does your "bucket list" include?
I want to travel to Europe.
How would your teammates describe you?
Very competitive but also very sarcastic.
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event rituals? If so, what are they?
I have to have gum before every race and practice workout.
Your worst habit is?
Anxiety when I have a lot of things going on.
2014-15 UW-Oshkosh WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights
Haley Bayreuther • Softball
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