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| Wooster junior men's lacrosse player Matthew Ranck |
Name: Matthew
Ranck
Hometown/High
School: West Bloomfield, MI/Walled Lake Northern
Institution: The
College of Wooster
Major:
Business Economics
Sport:
Men’s Lacrosse
I am originally from ... West Bloomfield, MI
Why did you choose to attend a NCAA Division III institution? Wooster is a great school
academically, especially with its Independent Study Program. It also has a great social
environment. These factors along
with the ability to play lacrosse, showed me that it was a perfect fit.
How would you describe the philosophy of NCAA Div. III? The
philosophy of Div. III is awesome because all the student-athletes are playing for
the love of the game.
How has your experience been in balancing athletics and academics at Wooster? My first semester freshman year was a tough adjustment. It was tough balancing the lifestyle of
being away from home, school, and athletics. Staying organized and on top of
your work is key. Each semester,
gets easier and easier, though.
How would you best describe your normal day as a student-athlete at the
NCAA Div. III level? I.e. What do you do all day? Wake up at about 9:15 for class at 10. Most days I don’t eat breakfast. Have
classes until 1. Eat lunch at 1.
Then, I will just relax before practice at 4. After practice, I will eat dinner and then think about doing
hw. Which won’t start for about 2
hours after the initial thought.
Favorite thing about Wooster? My
favorite thing about Wooster is the close-knit community, as well as the
ability to succeed in the classroom and on the field.
Favorite thing about the NCAC? The
NCAC is a very competitive conference, and every game is very exciting.
What do you want to be when you grow up? I would
like to work for a sports management firm directly after college, and would
ultimately like to become a Sports Agent.
If you are stranded on an island, you would like to be with …… a ship
builder
What has been your most memorable moment in athletics during your
collegiate career? Upsetting the No. 6 team in the nation in our first-ever
home night game.
What’s currently playing on your I-Pod? Crash into
Me – Dave Matthews Band
In your opinion, what is the most important life lesson you learned
while competing at the NCAA Div. III level? The most important lesson I
have learned would be the ability to balance all of the important things you
have going on.
How many hours a week do you spend on Facebook? Too much
What would be your advice for someone that is considering enrolling as a
student-athlete at a NCAA Div. III institution? You need
to pick a place that fits you. Picking a school with a
great education and great environment for living is key.
Who do you look up to? My
Father
if you could excel at any competitive sport (other than your own)
which would you choose? I would choose Golf.
Which historical sporting event would you have liked to witness? The United States Hockey team upsetting the Soviet Union in the
1980 Olympics.
What's the most impressive meal you've
ever cooked? I don’t cook very often.
What’s your favorite sports team/Who’s your favorite athlete? Detroit
Red Wings/Pavel Datsyuk and Johan “The Mule” Franzen
Favorite hobbies outside work/school? Hanging out with family and friends, playing and watching just
about any sport.
First job? I was a caddy at a
nearby country club.
Favorite ice cream? Chocolate
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