Student Athlete Profile - Jakob Gustafsson, Men's Tennis
April 27, 2006 | General
April 27, 2006
 | Jakob Gustafsson Men's Tennis Senior Hollviken, Sweden (Sunds Gymnasiet) Jakob's Bio |
Post-college ambition: To coach college tennis
Person with the greatest influence on his athletic career: Dave Bandelin
Biggest thrill in sports: Winning the 2006 BIG EAST Championship
Athletes you most admire: James Blake & Jan-Ove Waldner
What impresses you most about your coach: His ability to keep me focused and confident during big matches
What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: Overcoming injuries to help the team succeed
Hobbies and outside interests: Saving energy, spending time with friends
Pre-competition superstitions: I become very quiet and say a prayer
Favorite movie: I am David
Favorite TV show: Who's Line is it Anyway?
Favorite musical artist: Robbie Williams
Favorite food: My own "chicken miracle"
Favorite classes: HSS 270 and HSS 135
Favorite book: The Kite Runner
Favorite professional team: Toronto Maple Leafs
Favorite sports writer or announcer: Arne Hagerfors
A "stupid human trick" I can do: Make my jaw crack
Person he'd most like to meet: The king of Sweden
Words that best describe him are: Quiet, friendly, clutch
Best advice he's gotten about sports: "Work hard but still have fun. You never know when it might end."
If they filmed a movie of his life, who would star in it and what would it be called: Russell Crowe, "Some Dreams Do Come True"
If he could have dinner with three people (current, historical, fictional): His mom, dad and brother
Why he chose U of L: It was a great challenge academically and athletically
