Friday, November 20, 2015

Part of a regular series.

Throughout the year, GNACsports.com uses this space to profile conference student-athletes who are members of their respective institutions' Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). In addition to providing feedback on the student-athlete experience, conference and institutional SAAC members also offer input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes' lives on NCAA member institution campuses. Click here for more information on the function of SAAC at the NCAA level.

Name: Sydney Azorr

Sport: Women’s Basketball

Year: Sophomore

Major: Elementary Education

Hometown: Clackamas, Ore.

School: Western Oregon

Why did you choose to attend WOU? I love the campus along with my teammates and coaches. It's a good school for my major, and it's not too far from home, but not too close.

What is your favorite class you have taken in college and why? Education classes because I find them the most enjoyable.

Who is your favorite professor you've had in college and what did you enjoy about learning from him or her? Professor Smith! He taught in a way that was easy to understand, he is super nice and he is very flexible with athletes leaving for sports.

Years involved in SAAC: This is my first year. 

The reason I chose to get involved in SAAC: It is a good opportunity to represent student athletes at WOU and to meet new people.

What is the most important thing you've learned from balancing the demands of athletics and academics? Time management!

What does it mean to be a Division II student-athlete? Motivation, dedication and balance. You have to love the game and be motivated and dedicated enough while balancing your sports schedule with academics.

Future goals after school: To be a teacher. I want to be able to help kids every day.

Best advice I’d give to an incoming freshman: Make sure you have a good balance between school, sports, and your social life.

Favorite sports team: Portland Trail Blazers.

One thing that people don't know about me is: I'm a quadruplet. I have a sister and 2 brothers.