Matt Spadafora- UMBC

Matt Spadafora- UMBC

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Hometown:    Richboro, PA
Class:    Junior    

High School:    Archbishop Wood
Major:    Financial Economics    

Favorite Musical Group/Artist:    Tom Petty



Three Things I Can’t Live Without:        
1. Family    2. Friends    3. Faith


Q. Why I Chose UMBC:
A-  I chose UMBC because of the coaching staff, the nice campus, and its excellent academic reputation.


Q. Favorite class and why:
A- Investment Analysis, because the things I learned will be useful after I graduate college


Q. One thing I have learned at UMBC that I will carry with me for the rest of my life is:
A- No matter how hard you work, somebody is working harder than you.  You have to continue to push yourself.


Q. My Dream Job, other than the NBA/WNBA, is:
A- The owner of a professional basketball or football team.


Q. The person, other than my parents, who has had the most influence on me is, and why:
A- My grandparents because they have been excellent examples of the kind of person I wish to be. They have taught me lessons of hard work and persistence.


Q. The best thing about being a UMBC Retriever is:
A- We are not to be confused with Golden Retrievers.  We are actually Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, much tougher.


Q. Most memorable moment as an athlete:
A- When we beat Hartford last year and won the America East Championship


Q. What I did this week as a student (classes, tests, projects, study hall):
A- Since our school is still on break, I actually haven’t had any classes; therefore I haven’t had any tests or projects.  Our classes don’t start back up until Jan. 26


Q. What I did this week as an athlete (practice, games):
A-  We had 3 games and 3 practices this past week.


Q. Based upon my experiences growing up, my advice for young kids about school and athletics is:
A- Let athletics become a ticket that allows you to receive a quality education.


Q. Why I am looking forward to the America East Basketball Championship:
A- The parity in the conference.  On any given night, any team can win.  The conference championship should be very competitive.