By: Frank Maira, Assistant Director of Athletics/Sports Information Director

MONT ALTO, Pa. - Freshman Spotlight: This Q&A will serve as a get to know you series for our Penn State Mont Alto spring freshman student-athletes. 

1. Why did you choose to attend Mont Alto?

• I chose Mont Alto because of the proximity to my hometown and they had the major I wanted to study.

2. If you could change one thing from your first year, what would it be and why?

• The only thing I would change is being able to play the whole season. 

3. What is your major and why?

• My major is Forestry, I chose forestry because I grew up in the woods and couldn't imagine myself in any other workplace environment.

4. What has been your favorite course at Mont Alto and why?

• My English 15 class is probably my favorite, Professor Royer knows how to keep things lively and enaging.

5. What is your favorite inspirational quote and who said it?

• "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take," - Wayne Gretzky. I like this saying because a lot of people just give up because things are out of their comfort zone.

6. What is the hardest part of your sport?

• Controlling your mindset. Baseball is as much of a mental game as it is physical.

7. Name one obstacle or form of adversity you have had to overcome.

• I struggled with my nerves every time I stepped on the mound, but that fixes with experience. Sadly our season got canceled before we could all settle in.

8. What advice do you have for a prospective Mont Alto student-athlete?

• Just play how you know how to and get ready for a very fun ride!

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