Baseball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: JV Castillo, UW-River Falls

Each week during the 2024-25 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: JV Castillo
Institution: UW-River Falls
Hometown (High School): Abbotsford, Wis. (Abbotsford High School)
Year in school: Freshman
Sport: Baseball
Major: Marketing

Why did you choose UW-River Falls?
I chose UW-River Falls because I was able to be a part of a unique experience. I was able to join a team that was being reinstated after a 20+ year absence and was being rebuilt from scratch. I also had some friends who were coming here.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
What I like the most about competing in the WIAC is the competition. It is one of, if not the best Division III conference. My favorite thing about being a Division III student-athlete is being able to balance schoolwork with games, practices, and lifts.

What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s? Chicken Tender Basket with Cheese Curds
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s? Caramel Fudge Cookie Dough
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus? Dining hall
TV Show? Reacher
Holiday? Christmas
Food? Steak
Animal? Dog
Smartphone App? TikTok
Musical Group or Artist? Coldplay
Professional Sports Athlete or Team? Jordan Love
Vacation Spot? Hawaii

What is your greatest sports moment? 
Being the second person ever from my high school to make the baseball all-star game.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Golfing/Pickleball.
 
Who is someone that you look up to?
My Mom.
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Enjoy the ride.
 
One word that describes you?
Ambitious.
 
What is your dream job? 
Entrepreneur.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Visit all 50 states.
---Play a round at Pebble Beach.
---Visit all 30 MLB stadiums .

A non-athletic talent that you have is?
Cooking.

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
Take a pre-game nap.
 
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