Freshman Kickoff: Mark Segbers
September 18, 2014 | Men's Soccer
Sept. 18, 2014
MADISON, Wis. -- Freshman forward Mark Segbers is one of the many new faces on the team this season. The freshman forward from St. Louis, Missouri, has been turning heads since the preseason, and he currently leads the Big Ten in goals, goals per game, points and points per game.
We recently caught up with Segbers to learn more about his personality both on and off the soccer field.
Why Wisconsin? They had an interest in me in soccer, which I loved, but I knew it had a rich history for being a very good academic school and I really wanted to get a good education as well as play on a good soccer team.
What does it mean to be a Badger? I love it. Especially on the soccer field with Badger toughness, every guy knows you never give up and can always trust that the guy next to you is working just as hard as you. In the community, everyone is so welcoming. On the first day I didn’t know many people in the dorm, but everyone’s door is open and people are always saying hi, so it’s family-oriented which I really like.
Favorite spot on campus: The (Memorial Union) terrace. Hanging out there when it’s nice out is always fun.
Best thing about Madison: Definitely the ice cream.
Favorite thing about Wisconsin soccer: I’d say just the family spirit—everyone is very open to talk about anything and will always help you.
Favorite thing to do off the field with your teammates: I would say go bowling.
One word that describes the team: Resilient.
One word that describes Coach Trask: Honest.
Age you started soccer: When I was in preschool at about five years old.
Ritual before every game: I listen to my music and I have to put my left shoe on before my right shoe.
Most memorable soccer game of your career: National final in 2012.
Dream as a collegiate player: Win a national championship.
My teammates say I am: Hard working.
Most memorable soccer achievement: Getting invited to the national elite camp.
This past summer you: traveled to Spain.
What would you do if you weren’t playing soccer? I would hope to be still going to a good college.
Role model: My dad
Secret addiction: The movie Tarzan.
Most prized possession: A necklace my Grandpa gave me.
If you could meet any person in the world dead or alive it would be: Michael Jordan.
Weird thing about you that almost no one knows: I’m really good at braiding.
If you could guest star in a TV show it would be: Definitely “The Real World.”
If you could be on the cover of a magazine it would be: Sports Illustrated.
Best sporting event you’ve ever attended: Manchester City vs. Chelsea.
What would you do with one million dollars? Save it!
No one will ever catch you eating: Mustard or pickles.
Nobody knows how much you love to: Watch kid movies
Greatest invention of the last 100 years: Clap-on lights
If you could live in any place in the world it would be: Madison!
A non-athletic talent you have is: I can dance.
A non-athletic talent you would like to have is: I wish I could write with both hands.
Post-college plans or career goals: Become a professional athlete. Then after that coach back in my hometown for my club team.
Dream job: Coach at the college level.
If you could have one super power it would be: Reading minds.
You are most passionate about: Soccer.
Favorite quote or motto: “Start unknown, finish unforgettable.”
Musician/Band: Sam Smith.
TV Show: Friends.
Car: Beemer.
Athlete: Kevin Durant.
Sports Team: Cardinals.
Thing to do when not at soccer: Hang out with friends.
Vacation Spot: North Carolina.
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