They value student-athletes and are dedicated to helping us succeed in the classroom and on the field.
Name: Jared Friesen
Class year: 2023
Major: Business administration (marketing concentration)
Why did you choose Ohio Wesleyan?
They value student-athletes and are dedicated to helping us succeed in the classroom and on the field.
Why did you choose your major?
I want to pursue a job in marketing or sales and the marketing degree here covered such a wide variety of topics, all taught by great professors with real-world experience.
What is your number one goal, personal or team, for this season?
My number one goal for the season is to help the team win a North Coast Athletic Conference championship.
What event/sport other than your own would you like to try?
If I could try another sport I would want to try golf.
Why do you like your sport?
I love lacrosse because it is fast and exciting, plus who doesn't love to grip it and rip it?
Is there a specific coach or teammate who has helped you get where you are?
Coach (Mike) Plantholt, the trainer, Todd (Miller), and (physical therapist) Stacy (Weible) were very supportive and helpful during my knee injury and recovery.
Which three people, living or dead, would you like to share a meal with?
Michael Jordan, Shaq(uille O'Neal), and Kobe (Bryant)
If you could visit another time, when would it be and why?
I would want to go back to any Denison matchup.
by Michaela Alfano '25
