Aleksandar Vukovic
Senior, Soccer, Marshall University
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INTERVIEW
Proudest Athletic Achievement ?
Winning the Big west conference and getting the first team all conference award
Winning the Big west conference and getting the first team all conference award
How and when did you get started in your current collegiate sport?
I started in NAIA at the University of Mobile, after that transfered to Juco called LSUE and from there went to D1
I started in NAIA at the University of Mobile, after that transfered to Juco called LSUE and from there went to D1
What other sports did you play growing up? Anything memorable about playing many sports?
Basketball, Volleyball, Handball. My mom is an ex-pro basketball player so I had the hoop and the ball in my backyard since i was born.
Basketball, Volleyball, Handball. My mom is an ex-pro basketball player so I had the hoop and the ball in my backyard since i was born.
What was the biggest challenge you faced on your way to becoming a collegiate athlete?
Leaving my grandparents was definitely the harderst thing because I grew up with them
Leaving my grandparents was definitely the harderst thing because I grew up with them
Can you share a breakthrough moment in your early career that shaped your path to today?
My sophmore season at the junior college was the year that changed my life, the moment was qualifying for the national tournament where I got scouted to play D1 soccer.
My sophmore season at the junior college was the year that changed my life, the moment was qualifying for the national tournament where I got scouted to play D1 soccer.
How do you maintain your fitness level in the off-season?
I pay close attention to my diet and I train mostly every day
I pay close attention to my diet and I train mostly every day
How do you go about your mental preparation before competing?
I belive into visualizing, meditation, words of affirmation and most importantly carb up and good night of sleep.
I belive into visualizing, meditation, words of affirmation and most importantly carb up and good night of sleep.
What has been your most difficult moment while being a student athlete?
Getting my scholarship cut in my freshmen year, when I had to start looking for new college in the may which was already very late.
Getting my scholarship cut in my freshmen year, when I had to start looking for new college in the may which was already very late.
What’s your major and what do you want to do with it post graduation?
My major is MBA- Master of Business Administration
with the focus in Finance. I plan on using it in about 15 years when I finish my soccer career.
My major is MBA- Master of Business Administration
with the focus in Finance. I plan on using it in about 15 years when I finish my soccer career.
Do you see yourself as a role-model and if so, how do you approach that role?
I definitely do, I belive that role-model has to lead by the example and I think that I would be a great example for athletes that need to work on their physical and mental abilities.
I definitely do, I belive that role-model has to lead by the example and I think that I would be a great example for athletes that need to work on their physical and mental abilities.
What advice would you give to someone who aspires to be an NCAA student athlete?
I would tell them to get ready for the best time of their lives and enjoy every moment of it
I would tell them to get ready for the best time of their lives and enjoy every moment of it
Your motto for life?
My motto as a student athlete: is that mistakes are great, because you learn on every mistake you make and it makes you better
My motto as a student athlete: is that mistakes are great, because you learn on every mistake you make and it makes you better
What is your biggest success?
I would say that my biggest success is coming soon, but if i have to pick one it would be the happiness that life of the student athlete gives me with this opportunity to play the sport I love and get my degree in the same time
I would say that my biggest success is coming soon, but if i have to pick one it would be the happiness that life of the student athlete gives me with this opportunity to play the sport I love and get my degree in the same time
Favorite places/destinations?
Has to be Miami
Has to be Miami
Who do you look up to and why?
I look up to a lot of big athletes such as Tom Brady, Cristiano Ronaldo, Connor Mcgregor, Kobe Bryant and many others who stayed on top for many years. Because of their consistency, longevity and strong mentality.
I look up to a lot of big athletes such as Tom Brady, Cristiano Ronaldo, Connor Mcgregor, Kobe Bryant and many others who stayed on top for many years. Because of their consistency, longevity and strong mentality.
Current passions outside of sports?
I would say apart from soccer I just enjoy good food and good coffe.
I would say apart from soccer I just enjoy good food and good coffe.
What’s your next big goal to achieve?
Sign a pro contract!\
Sign a pro contract!\
What’s something no one really knows about you?
My 4 years of highschool I used to take a bus at 7 am to Belgrade( the capital) where I went to train and finish my school and come home around 8-9 pm when i would go straight to the gym.
My 4 years of highschool I used to take a bus at 7 am to Belgrade( the capital) where I went to train and finish my school and come home around 8-9 pm when i would go straight to the gym.
What do you do best? And what makes that possible?
I think im really good at enjoying life while being fully focused on soccer. Good schedule and hard work makese it easy
I think im really good at enjoying life while being fully focused on soccer. Good schedule and hard work makese it easy
What has been your favorite NIL partnership?
My favorite NIL so far is with Brooks Running.
My favorite NIL so far is with Brooks Running.
Why should other student athletes join 98Strong?
I think 98Strong is a place where you can get rewards for your hard work of the field and enjoy great things such as partnerships with very good clothing brands or enjoy great food or supplements that will help you perform off the field, whilst getting more exposure
I think 98Strong is a place where you can get rewards for your hard work of the field and enjoy great things such as partnerships with very good clothing brands or enjoy great food or supplements that will help you perform off the field, whilst getting more exposure
What has been most rewarding for you in being a part of 98Strong?
Definitely the opportunity to work with big brands and do very professional photo shoots.
Definitely the opportunity to work with big brands and do very professional photo shoots.
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