Meet the Team Monday: Cross Country - Mia Perez
10/5/2020 4:00:00 PM | Women's Cross Country
What's your name and year?
Mia Perez, Freshman
What's your major?
Health ScienceÂ
What's your dream career?
Become a Physical Therapist
In 10 years, where do you want to be?
I want to be surrounded by people who love and support me.Â
Why do you play this sport? Â
I like the competition and the feeling I get standing on the line before the gun goes off. I also love racing against the clock.Â
Do you have a favorite moment in your playing career?
Seeing all my teammates, friends and family cheering me on when I'm racing.Â
Who/what inspires you?
Zach Dale and family.
What is something about you that people wouldn't expect?
It seems to shock everyone when I tell them I'm Native American.Â
What's your proudest achievement?
Making it to states when my team couldn't.Â
What's the most valuable piece of advice you have received?
Keep pushing no matter what.Â
Pre-race meal?
Trail Mix and yogurt
Pre-race music?
Drake and KanyeÂ
Favorite hobby?
Drawing/ Painting.Â
What does it mean to be a student-athlete?
It means that I have to have discipline and dedication in both my academics and sport. Â
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Mia Perez, Freshman
What's your major?
Health ScienceÂ
What's your dream career?
Become a Physical Therapist
In 10 years, where do you want to be?
I want to be surrounded by people who love and support me.Â
Why do you play this sport? Â
I like the competition and the feeling I get standing on the line before the gun goes off. I also love racing against the clock.Â
Do you have a favorite moment in your playing career?
Seeing all my teammates, friends and family cheering me on when I'm racing.Â
Who/what inspires you?
Zach Dale and family.
What is something about you that people wouldn't expect?
It seems to shock everyone when I tell them I'm Native American.Â
What's your proudest achievement?
Making it to states when my team couldn't.Â
What's the most valuable piece of advice you have received?
Keep pushing no matter what.Â
Pre-race meal?
Trail Mix and yogurt
Pre-race music?
Drake and KanyeÂ
Favorite hobby?
Drawing/ Painting.Â
What does it mean to be a student-athlete?
It means that I have to have discipline and dedication in both my academics and sport. Â
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Players Mentioned
/ Women's Cross Country
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