Men's Swimming and Diving

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Scott Jenn, UW-Stevens Point

Each week during the 2025-26 academic year, the 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:  Scott Jenn
Institution:  UW-Stevens Point
Hometown and High School:  Madison Wis. (James Madison Memorial High School)
Year in school:  Senior
Sport:  Men’s Swimming & Diving
Major:  HSW/Pre-PT

Why did you choose UW-Stevens Point?
I chose UW-Stevens Point because it was close to home with a good PT program as well as a very good swim program.
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
Pre-PT Club

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
The whole conference is so close as a whole. I’ve met so many great people throughout my time on the team and while competing against other teams.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  A concrete mixer with Oreos and brownie pieces
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Really Reese’s
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  Study Spaces in the upper CBB Floors.
TV Show?  Severance
Holiday?  Christmas
Food?  Chicken Alfredo
Animal?  Manatee
Smartphone App?  Balatro
Musical Group or Artist?  Porter Robinson
Professional Sports Athlete or Team?  Steven Adams
Vacation Spot?  Aruba
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Winning the 100 Backstroke last year which was my first gold medal at a major meet ever.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Intermural basketball in the spring after season.
 
Who is someone that you look up to?
My Grandfather
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Don’t slack off in practices, it’s only like 2 hours of hurt that you’ll forget about in a few hours anyway.
 
One word that describes you?
Persistent
 
What is your dream job? 
Fighter Pilot
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Skydiving
---Mountain Skiing
---Seeing the northern lights in Alaska
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
I really enjoy baking

What’s your dream sporting event to attend?
World cup final
 
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
I’m usually half asleep on the bleachers before going back behind the blocks for my races.
 
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