Baseball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Zach Campbell, UW-Whitewater

Each week during the 2021-22 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:  Zach Campbell
Institution:  UW-Whitewater
Hometown (High School):  Burlington, Wis. (Burlington High School)
Year in school:  5th year
Sport:  Baseball 
Majors:  Accounting and General Management with a Sports Emphasis
Minor:  No Minor but will be getting a Certificate in Sports Marketing


Why did you choose UW-Whitewater?
I decided to come to UW-Whitewater because of the reputation the College of Business and Economics carries and the outstanding history of both the baseball program and the athletic department as a whole. The atmosphere around campus also drew me in.
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
I am the senior baseball representative for the UW-Whitewater SAAC.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
The best thing about the WIAC and Division III is the ability to continue to play the sport I love at a high level. I have had the ability to play with and interact with other athletes at UW-Whitewater that all have the same goal in mind. Being able to represent the school at such a high level is a privilege.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Culver’s Bacon Deluxe with Cheese Curds  
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Crazy for Cookie Dough
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  Hyland Hall
Movie?  “The Rookie”
TV Show?  “Hawaii Five-0”
Social Media Platform?  Snapchat
Food?  Chicken Patties
Musical Group/Artist?  Hardy
Professional Sports Athlete?  Bryce Harper
Hobby?  Playing video games or cards
Quote/motto?
“If winning isn’t everything, why do they keep score?” -Vince Lombardi
 
What is one word that describes yourself?
Dedicated
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Closing out the state championship game in high school.

Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Hard work does not go unnoticed and take nothing for granted.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Playing Euchre or Clubs.
 
If you could trade places for a day with a person, who would it be and why?
TimTheTatman. Being a professional gamer would be the best gig.
 
What is your dream job? 
CFO of the Milwaukee Brewers or Professional Gamer.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Travel to all 30 MLB stadiums.
---Go to the World Series.
---Go to AT&T Stadium to watch the Dallas Cowboys.

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
Eating the same thing for breakfast, getting dressed the same way and listening to country music.
 
What is your biggest “pet-peeve”?
Leaving lights on when you leave a room or the house.
 
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