SAAC Spotlight - Taylor Goldfuss
Taylor Goldfuss
Converse
Women's Lacrosse
Junior
What is your hometown?
Simpsonville, South Carolina
Why did you choose your school?
When I walked onto our beautiful campus I knew I was home. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. I knew I wanted a small school, but what I didn't know was that I was getting a family.
How did you choose your major?
I am a Business Administration major with a concentration in Sports management. I have two minors, one in Accounting and one in Psychology. I wanted to learn more about business administration and how I could apply it and some new techniques to sports.
What is your favorite class? Why?
One of the classes I have liked the most since being at Converse was Marketing with Dr. Amy Cox. The final project she gave us was to make our own marketing plan for the business we created. I created a lacrosse store for Spartanburg county.
What is your dream job?
In Spartanburg there are schools that don't have a lacrosse program, and in the future I would love to start up a few lacrosse programs around town at our schools that don't have it.
What advice would you give to an incoming freshman?
The biggest piece of advice I could give a freshman is to be open-minded. Things are going to be crazy as your transitioning to this new chapter of your life. It's going to be different and take some getting use too, so be open to the people reaching out to help you and give you advice.
How many years have you been involved with SAAC?
This is my second year with SAAC, and my first year as our Chapter Vice President.
What makes Conference Carolinas a great conference to be part of?
Conference Carolinas is a great conference to be a part of because of the commitment to the student-athletes on and off the field. They support teams during season and make conference tournaments great while also doing educational programming for things like mental health, nutrition, etc. for the member institutions.
What does being a Champion in Body, Mind, and Soul mean to you?
I believe that being a champion in body, mind and soul you need these characteristics: You have to believe in yourself and that you will do your best every time. I believe that champions never stop learning. You can be the best player on the team, but you always have room to grow and learn. Champions are flexible and strong. Athletes all over the world have had to deal with setbacks and obstacles, especially this past year with Covid. I believe it's our want to get better and get back out there that keeps us resilient. Champions have practiced the attitude of mindfulness. Continuously paying attention to what's in front of them, pushing aside emotional baggage that can hinder any of us from reaching our goals. And last, but not least, I believe that champions do not give up. We are committed to success. Like the Japanese Proverb says "Fall down seven times and stand up eight." This is what being a champion in body, mind and soul means to me.
What is the most important thing you have learned from balancing the demands of athletics and academics?
Time-management. It's always good to stay on top of your schedule, ensuring you don't fall behind on your course work.
What is your most memorable moment as a student-athlete so far?
Coming back to beat a team in double overtime my freshman year of college. That was a loud bus ride back home.
One thing people don't know about you is?
I've had three ACL tears.
What is a non-athletic talent that you have?
I can sing.
Favorite pump up song or music?
'Till I Collapse : Eminem (feat. Nate Dogg)