Pioneer Trails - Q&A with Pioneer Student Athletes
Posted: Feb 20, 2015

Pioneer Trails - Q&A with Pioneer Student Athletes

Alfred State sport management students enrolled in a field experience class during the spring semester recently interviewed student athletes about their experiences wearing the blue & gold. 

Women’s Basketball player Megan Bailey interviewed by Maddie Spzaicher

What do you think was the team’s biggest strength for this season?Overall, we all got along. There were no cliques. We meshed well on and off of the court.
With the USCAA National Bids coming out on Monday, how is the team feeling? We don’t really have a doubt that we will not make it. This will be the first year that Coach Boyd will take any team to nationals. Her excitement makes us all excited and anxious as well.
What are you going to miss most about basketball next year? A lot of things, but mostly the team as a whole and belonging to something. I’m really going to miss Destiny (Brito).
Do you have a personal ritual before every game? I listen to my pump up playlist on my iPod- ear buds always in. We also watch Jwanna Mann before every away game on the bus.
Do you have a favorite moment this season? We had so much fun this year, this is sad as the season comes to an end. 
When we were juggling in Michigan and we tried teaching coach.
We didn’t start off the season thinking we would go to nationals so the whole season has been fun and positive.

Quick Hits:

  • What’s your favorite food? Chocolate- must have
  • What is your favorite College Basketball Team? Syracuse Orange
  • Who was your last phone call with? My mom because she was telling me we were having stuffed shells tonight.
  • What’s your most played song on your iPod? Only One by Kanye
  • Have you ever gone cow tipping? No
  • Do you have any pets? 2 dogs, Harley and Tucker and 1 cow, Shimmer

Men's Basketball player Jared Bard interviewed by Adam Fezza

How were your sport experiences at Alfred State? Good, really enjoyed my time here with the team.

What was your favorite sports memory here? Going to 9/11 memorials with my team.

What was the one thing you learned through you time here? Time management is critical between classes and basketball.

Quick Hits:

  • What was the wackiest thing you ever did here? Played a prank on my teammates.
  • What was your favorite meal at CDH? Spanish raviolis
  • Do you ever wish you could go back in time? No, no regrets.
  • What are you going to miss most about Alfred State? My friends.

Swimmer Bryce Cutler interviewed by Cody Gunsolus

What was your biggest moment in your 2014-2015 swim season? When I got best time in the 100 yard backstroke at the final meet.

Do you find it difficult to balance your school work and your sports life? No, my homework is not too difficult yet and does not take a lot of time.

What are your personal goals for your swimming career at Alfred State? I want to have as many school records as possible and be the best swimmer on the team.

Quick Hits:

  • What is your favorite TV show? Archer
  • Android or Apple? Android
  • PS4 or Xbox One? PS4
  • Favorite food venue on campus? Taco Bell
  • Favorite genre music? Metal
  • Favorite movie? Lion King