Winter Signing Day Q&As

Jake Heilman Baseball Lansing Community College Why did you choose Lansing Community College as your final destination? On the baseball side, I picked LCC because of the success they've had as a program over the last couple years and the quality of the coaching staff that I would be playing under. We have a really talented recruiting class with some players that I think could help lead LCC...

Madeline Becker Soccer Grand Valley State University Why did you choose Grand Valley as your final destination? Grand Valley was my first college visit and I knew right away that I wanted to go here. I've known the soccer coach prior to recruiting and have always liked him, the class sizes are great for more one on one learning, the campus is beautiful, and I get to be close to my family. Wh...

Kyle Basch Lacrosse University of Indianapolis Why did you choose U of I as your final destination? I decided to choose Indianapolis because I really love the area. It is two minutes outside of downtown Indianapolis and I was looking for a downtown environment. There is a ton to do in downtown Indianapolis: they have the Pacers and Colts games, The Big Ten Tournament, tons of shops and ...

Eric Conerty Soccer Butler University Why did you choose Butler as your final destination? I chose Butler for a few reasons. I got a great offer to an even better University, and they are a top 10, Division 1 soccer program. Their education is one of the best, and they have a 98% placement rate for graduates. In addition, I am looking to get a business degree, and Butler's business progr...

MJ Francisco Soccer Hope College Why did you choose Hope as your final destination? I love the atmosphere that Hope is offering. It is the perfect combination of strong academics and soccer that I was looking for. Everyone at Hope has been so inviting and friendly, it was an easy decision to make. What was the turning point that made you want to play soccer in college? Ever since I w...

Kelli Bailey Lacrosse Kent State University Why did you choose Kent State as your final destination? I chose Kent State because it was a perfect length away from home and it was a big school. I was interested being apart of their lacrosse team. What was the turning point that made you want to play lacrosse in college? The turning point for me to decide that I wanted to play lacrosse in college wa...

Moise Guerrier Football Saginaw Valley State University Why did you choose Saginaw Valley as your final destination? I picked Saginaw Valley because I've always wanted to go there. I've been to multiple camps and I felt like I had a good connection with the coaches there, but most of all, I like what they stand for and what they're trying to establish: a family. As we all know, famil...

Natalie Lunt Soccer Indiana University Why did you choose Indiana as your final destination? I chose Indiana University because I loved the campus, academics, and coaches that were there. I knew it was the best fit for me. What was the turning point that made you want to play soccer in college? I always knew from a young age that I wanted to play collegiate soccer, but it was when I was about...

Emma Yoder Soccer Slippery Rock University Why did you choose Slippery Rock as your final destination? I knew Slippery Rock University was the school for me on my first visit there- even though I didn't commit for another couple of months and another visit. Immediately, I knew the atmosphere of the university and the soccer team was one I could see myself in. The people are so kind and t...

Kaley Kaminski Soccer Cornerstone University Why did you choose Cornerstone as your final destination? The coaches and team are all such amazing and welcoming people. I've practiced with them for a while and I already feel so comfortable and at home. What was the turning point that made you want to play soccer in college? I honestly did not expect to play college soccer. When college coaches started ...

Jace Thornton Football Hope College Why did you choose Hope as your final destination? I chose hope because I just love the entire atmosphere of the school. Coach Stuursma has an energy about him that makes me excited to play ball for him. What was the turning point that made you want to play football in college? It has been a dream of mine ever since I was a kid to play college football. It...

Matt Wilson Swimming Depauw University Why did you choose DePauw as your final destination? I chose DePauw because it made the most sense from a holistic approach in regards to swim, academics, and overall opportunity. What was the turning point that made you want to swim in college? I've always seen myself swimming in college. I'm at a point where I'm in love with the sport and ha...

Breanna Probst Soccer Aquinas College Why did you choose Aquinas as your final destination? I chose Aquinas because I wanted to stay close to home. Having my family around to watch my games has always been important to me and going to Aquinas allows them to do that. I loved the campus and the soccer team when I visited. I felt like it was just a perfect fit for me. What was the turn...

Connor McCain Soccer Alma College Why did you choose Alma as your final destination? I chose Alma as my final destination because I love the atmosphere of the college, the people I've met there including my teammates I will be playing alongside with next year, the coaching staff, and especially the drive everyone has for not only sports but also academics. What was the turning point th...

Madison Donley Soccer Northwestern University Why did you choose Northwestern as your final destination? I was down to a couple really good schools, but honestly, Northwestern's coaches made me seem like a top priority and they made a great offer. Obviously, it is an amazing school, and when I went and visited it just felt like home. What was the turning point that made you want to p...

Bryce Clay Lacrosse University of Michigan Why did you choose Michigan as your final destination? Michigan has been my dream school for as long as I can remember. I have been a Michigan fan my whole life: a dream come true. What was the turning point that made you want to play lacrosse in college? I knew for awhile that I wanted to play in college. I grew up dreaming of playing in the big ten, a...

Daniel Riser Football Northern Michigan University Why did you choose Northern Michigan as your final destination? I was very unsure about the school and the location until I went on a visit; I loved it there. What was the turning point that made you want to play football in college? My brother set the path and standard for me, he went to play college football and ever since that i...

Hannah Bowling Soccer Aquinas College Why did you choose Aquinas as your final destination? I chose Aquinas college because I am able to continue the sport I love while being surrounded by a beautiful campus and learning in a manageable environment with small classes. What was the turning point that made you want to play soccer in college? I wanted to continue my soccer career beca...

Elijah Gurley Football Taylor University Why did you choose Taylor as your final destination? I love the campus atmosphere, and the coaching staff has built up a great culture that I'm excited to be a part of. What was the turning point that made you want to play football in college? When I was a Sophmore, I broke my hand and missed some time during the season. It made me realize h...