Conference Carolinas SAAC Spotlight - Jake Crotser

Jake Crotser
Limestone
Graduate Student
Men's Lacrosse

Why did you choose your school?
It was a great opportunity to excel in sports and in academics. The lacrosse is also top-notch.

How did you choose your major?
I have wanted to be a police officer since I was a kid. 

What is your favorite class? Why?
Ethics. It’s very simple in thought, but complex in practice.   

What are your career goals?
To be a New York state trooper.

What advice would you give to incoming freshmen?
Get your work done before the weekend.   

Years involved in SAAC?
Three years. 

What’s the most important thing you’ve learned from balancing the demands of athletics and academics?
Time management and finding the most effective way to cope with stress.   

What is your most memorable moment as a student-athlete so far?
Winning the national championship (as a freshman in 2017).

One thing people don’t know about you is?
I compete in marathon canoe races.    

What does being a champion in body, mind and soul mean to you?
It means having the drive to be the best athlete and version of me.