The Miner Spirit with Mattie

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Are you ready to get your picks up everyone? It’s time to talk school spirit and sports. Mattie is one of UTEP’s star volleyball players and a student bursting with school spirit. Whether it’s cheering on basketball, football, softball, or track and field, UTEP students and the El Paso community are Miner fans all the way. Passing it to you, Mattie.

– Thanks, Alex. Hey, everyone. When I started searching for the right school for me academically and athletically, I wanted to find a place that would push me on and off the volleyball court. UTEP had that culture and environment I was looking for to become a better person, teammate, player, and student. Being a student athlete, I’ve made lifelong connections with my team and other fellow athletes. The support that students get from our friends, professors, and community was the main reason I chose UTEP. It’s been amazing to see the school spirit from our community and fan base grow while I’ve been here. Coming from a small town with a successful athletic program, school spirit has always played a large role in my life, and now being at a school where the community continues to support UTEP athletics brings so much joy to me and to students in all 16 of UTEP’s Division I athletic programs. UTEP not only pushes you to grow as an athlete and teammate, but also as a student in the classroom. Within my Kinesiology major, I learned about how the body moves and what muscles do, but what I really love is learning about nutrition and how to fuel my body the right way, which will help me with my workouts. On and off the court, my teammates and coaches continue to support me and play a large role in my life. The fans here at UTEP are the best. Thousands showed up to support us at our last volleyball season. The positive energy was unbelievable. Here at UTEP, you’re not just a fan going to watch your favorite team, but you’re also the driving force for so many of us athletes to play our best and win. Serving it back to you, Alex.

– Got it, I think. That’s a powerful serve, Mattie. Thanks for the recap on the great school spirit from not just UTEP, but the El Paso community. So many sports legends have graduated from UTEP and we know you’ll be one of the next. Picks up, Mattie.