This week, the Susquehanna Athletic Communications office "Catches Up With" junior Kyle Semmel, a member of SU's men's soccer team before the Crusaders host Merchant Marine in tonight's Landmark Conference Playoffs.

Name: Kyle Semmel
Sport: Men's Soccer, Baseball
Class: Junior
Major: Communication (Public Relations)
Birthday: December 25, 1992

Why did you choose your major?

I enjoy talking to people and learning about their backgrounds so I figured to go into communications.

What has been your favorite class so far?

My favorite class so far has been ethics because it is very interesting learning about the way different cultures communicate and what is expected and frowned upon.

Have you studied abroad? If so, when and where and what was your favorite memory or experience from your time abroad?

I studied last winter break in Chile with the baseball team. My favorite memory was playing the Chilean Nation team and beating them.

What are your plans after graduation?

After graduation I hope to work with a professional sports team in their communications department.

What is your favorite athletic memory as a Crusader?

My favorite athletic memory was winning the conference championship last season for soccer.

How are you preparing for Thursday's semifinal match against Merchant Marine?

I am preparing for Thursday's match by practicing hard and trying to rest when I have down time so I can be mentally and physically ready for the game.

What are your goals, both individually and as a team, for this season?

My goal along with the team's goal this season is to be repeat champions in the Landmark Conference.

What is your go-to song to get pumped up for competition?

I do not have one single go to song before a game but I listen to an upbeat country playlist.

The most embarrassing thing that's happened to me on the playing field is….

The most embarrassing thing that has happened to me was receiving a yellow card in my first college game for "flopping".

The best part about road trips with my team is…

The best part about road trips with the team is watching movies on the bus and just hanging out with everyone off the field.

What advice do you have for a prospective SU student-athlete?

My advice to prospective student-athletes is to manage your time wisely between school and sports.

My favorite midnight snack is…

A sausage, egg and cheese sandwich.

If you could meet anyone, alive or dead, who would it be and why?

I would want to meet John Wooden as he is one of, if not the, greatest coach in sports history.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

I would want to go to Italy. From what I have heard it is a very beautiful place with amazing food.

What was your biggest high school achievement?

My biggest high school achievement was lettering in three varsity sports.

Something people may not know about me is…

I have two different color eyes.

Favorite:

Color: Blue

Animal: Liger

Food: Eggs

Selinsgrove restaurant: BJ's

TV Show: Big Bang Theory

Movie: Remember the Titans

Band/Artist: Bruce Springsteen

Professional Team: New York Giants

Athlete: David Wright

Vacation Spot: Punta Cana

Guilty Pleasure: Chocolate Chip Cookies

Quote: "If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?"