Men's Cross Country

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Cody Chadwick, UW-Oshkosh

Each week during the 2019-20 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a “Student-Athlete Spotlight” Q & A segment. The segments will be posted every Thursday and individuals are selected by the institution. The WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights are presented by Culver's.


Name:  Cody Chadwick              
Institution:  UW-Oshkosh
Hometown (High School):  Poynette, Wis. (Poynette High School)
Year in school:  Junior
Sport:  Men’s Cross Country 
Majors:  Accounting & Finance


Why did you choose UW-Oshkosh?
UW-Oshkosh provides one of the best business programs in the state, while also having a highly successful history of producing some great cross country and track & field athletes.
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
On campus, I work for the Residence Life Department. I help students in the dorms with move-in, answer any questions they may have throughout the year and handle other issues that may arise. Additionally, the entire UW-Oshkosh athletics program does a great job of being involved with volunteering throughout the community.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
The WIAC is arguably the most competitive conference in the entire nation of Division III athletics. As a Division III athlete in this conference, I am given the opportunity to test my fitness against some of the best runners in the country on a weekly basis, while also being provided an avenue to volunteer and be involved in the community of which I compete for.  
 
What is your favorite…
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Raspberry Cheesecake
Menu item from Culver’s?  Cheese Curds
Spot on Campus?  The lower gym in Kolf Sports Center
Movie?  The Dark Knight
TV Show?  The Office
Food?  Pizza or Puppy Chow
Musical Group/Artist?  Drake
Professional Sports Athlete?  LeBron James
Hobby?  Playing 2K
Phone App?  Apple Podcasts
Vacation Spot?  San Francisco
Quote/motto?
“Sometimes I'll start a sentence and I don't even know where it's going. I just hope I find it along the way.”- Michael Scott
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Qualifying for nationals in cross country last year was easily my most validating achievement to date. It was especially cool last year because UW-Oshkosh hosted the national meet and I was able to run on my home course during the biggest meet of the year.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
We have a basketball game called “tip” that we play pretty much every day before practice. I love it because it really shows the athleticism we possess on the cross country team.

If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?
Allow any jersey/uniform to be worn by any individual. The bibs are already electronically chipped to the correct team. If you need to see jerseys to motivate you to run harder, then you are already running the race incorrectly.
 
The best thing about your hometown is?
Our high school cross country program is coached by UW-Oshkosh alumnus Kevin Frehner.
 
What is your dream job?
Being a NBA player.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Win the lottery.
---Lose all the money.
---Win it all back and invest it intelligently.

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event rituals? If so, what are they?
Listening to a specific set of songs with Justin Skinkis and Fabian Salinas.
 
What is your biggest “pet-peeve”?
Slow walkers on campus are the absolute worst.
 
What is your greatest fear?
Being buried alive.
 
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