Men's Tennis

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Jack Hehli, UW-La Crosse

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:  Jack Hehli
Institution:  UW-La Crosse
Hometown and High School:  West Salem, Wis. (West Salem High School)
Year in School:  Senior
Sport:  Tennis
Major:  Biomedical Science
Minor:  Chemistry

Why did you choose UW-La Crosse?
Being from the area, I originally planned to move away to explore somewhere new. After touring and seeing what UW-La Crosse had to offer, I couldn’t find a place that had more to offer and would be a better fit for me. After four years here, looking back I would make the same decision every time.

What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
I was involved in pre-med club for awhile before I decided to change my career path. I’ve done an intramural sport every single semester. And I’ve help run tennis camps at my high school.  

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
Being a Division III athlete gave me the perfect opportunity to balance athletics, school, and a social life. I enjoyed every part of it, and like I said, I would make the same decision to come here over and over again.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Buffalo chicken tenders
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Turtle
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  The café in the union (sandwich of the day)
TV Show?  South Park
Holiday?  Halloween
Food?  Garlic parm wings
Animal?  Panther
Smartphone App?  Clash Royale
Musical Group or Artist?  Metallica
Professional Sports Athlete or Team?  Duke Men’s Basketball
Vacation Spot?  Storey Lake Orlando
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Winning state with my brother.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Golf.
 
Who is someone that you look up to?
My dad (Bill Hehli-my coach).
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Time flies. Of course, focus on school and work hard, but make sure to make time for friends. They will be the most important part of your four years here.
 
One word that describes you?
Happy.
 
What is your dream job? 
Duke men’s basketball coach.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Get a job
---Go to the US open
---See Metallica one more time
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
I’m a gifted writer.
 
What’s your dream sporting event to attend?
Packers Super Bowl.
 
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
Take a nap on the bus the whole way to the match.
 
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