Meet the Team Monday: Cross Country - Onix Ortiz - University of North Florida Athletics

What's your name and year?
Onix Ortiz, Freshman

What's your major?
Exercise science is my major.

What's your dream career?
My dream career is physical therapy.

In 10 years, where do you want to be?
I would like to be working as a physical therapist, hopefully living somewhere near the beach.

Why do you play this sport?
I play this sport because once I realized I was talented at it I wanted to see how far I could go in it. I am also really competitive and enjoy the competitive aspect of the sport.

Do you have a favorite moment in your playing career?
I have multiple: when I won a conference event as a freshman, districts as a sophomore and qualifying to nationals that same year, as well as the first time I broke 16 mins in the 5k as a senior.

Who/what inspires you?
My family is definitely my main source of motivation, I want to make sure I make them proud in return for all of the sacrifices they have made for me.

What is something about you that people wouldn't expect?
I'm typically outgoing.

What's your proudest achievement?
Making a DI collegiate team.

What's the most valuable piece of advice you have received?
Focus on the present and try to take things a day at a time in order to avoid stress in sports as well as in school and in life.

Pre-match meal?
Chocolate covered almonds.

Pre-game music?
Rap mostly.

Favorite hobby?
Basketball.

What does it mean to be a student-athlete?
It means more responsibility outside the classroom as well as more expectations placed upon you by peers, coaches, and professors.

Meet the Team Monday: Cross Country - Onix Ortiz

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