Meet the Team Monday: Men's Soccer - Miguel Quintana
9/14/2020 2:00:00 PM | Men's Soccer
What's your name, position and year?
Miguel Quintana, Freshman
What's your major?Â
Exercise Science
What's your dream career?
My dream career is to either be a professional soccer player first and the second one is to be a physical assistant or physical therapist.
In 10 years, where do you want to be?
In 10 years, I want to be in foreign country with my dream career and living my best life doing the things I love to do.
Why do you play soccer?
I play this sport because of my father that told me that I was going to be good at something. This was what I was good at and I stuck with it. Now, I do it for all my family.
Do you have a favorite moment in your career?
My favorite moment in my playing career is when I got the chance in my senior year to give my high school its first ever district title in Men's Soccer history. Down 2-0 in the final with 8 minutes left and won in penalty kicks. Never forget.
Who/what inspires you?
My family and all the people I have back home inspire me.
What's your proudest achievement?
My proudest achievement is winning MVP on my senior team and making All-Dade County first team in high school.
What's the most valuable piece of advice you have received?
The most valuable piece of advice is "Never give up on what you want or your dreams because I'm sure there are a bunch of other kids trying to be in the spots you're in".
Pre-match meal?
Spaghetti with chicken or meatballs
What does it mean to be a student-athlete?
Being a student athlete means as much as you just want to be an athlete and stuff get done for you, you need to take care of yourself off the field such as schooling, meetings, etc. Just getting stuff done at the right times.
Miguel Quintana, Freshman
What's your major?Â
Exercise Science
What's your dream career?
My dream career is to either be a professional soccer player first and the second one is to be a physical assistant or physical therapist.
In 10 years, where do you want to be?
In 10 years, I want to be in foreign country with my dream career and living my best life doing the things I love to do.
Why do you play soccer?
I play this sport because of my father that told me that I was going to be good at something. This was what I was good at and I stuck with it. Now, I do it for all my family.
Do you have a favorite moment in your career?
My favorite moment in my playing career is when I got the chance in my senior year to give my high school its first ever district title in Men's Soccer history. Down 2-0 in the final with 8 minutes left and won in penalty kicks. Never forget.
Who/what inspires you?
My family and all the people I have back home inspire me.
What's your proudest achievement?
My proudest achievement is winning MVP on my senior team and making All-Dade County first team in high school.
What's the most valuable piece of advice you have received?
The most valuable piece of advice is "Never give up on what you want or your dreams because I'm sure there are a bunch of other kids trying to be in the spots you're in".
Pre-match meal?
Spaghetti with chicken or meatballs
What does it mean to be a student-athlete?
Being a student athlete means as much as you just want to be an athlete and stuff get done for you, you need to take care of yourself off the field such as schooling, meetings, etc. Just getting stuff done at the right times.
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