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Merek Mercado

Merek Mercado

  • Award
    UCU Student Spotlight
  • Week Of
    12/19/2021
  • Sport
    Men's Basketball
  • Bio
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Hometown: Buellton, Calif.

Major: International Business and Logistics

Anticipated Graduation Year: 2023

What made you come to Maine Maritime Academy?: The welcoming environment that Coach McNeely showed me, as well as the competitive athletic environment.

What first got you interested in your sport?: Playing pickup with my friends at the pro when I was nine.

What has been your favorite class at MMA?: Microeconomics.

What is the best advice your coach has given you?: To play within myself.

What motivates you to succeed?: Winning.

What is your prized possession?: My phone.

What is your favorite book? (Non-academic): Harry Potter.

What is something that people would be surprised to learn about you?: I love investing in stocks.

What are your hopes for the future?: To win a NAC championship and make a lot of money.

What is your favorite spot in Castine/on Campus? Why?: The back shore because it's a nice place to get away.

What advice do you have for incoming freshman?: To not take everything so seriously and enjoy your time here.

Which teammate has had the biggest impact on you? Why?: Nick DePatsy has helped me realize what it takes to be a great shooter and how to succeed.



Athlete Awards
Date Athlete Sport
1/17/2021 Eryn Doiron Women's Soccer
12/20/2020 Nathan Granholm Men's Lacrosse
12/13/2020 Sydney Adams Women's Volleyball
12/6/2020 Nikolas Moquin Football
11/22/2020 Emily Conway Women's Soccer
11/8/2020 Mason Whitaker Men's Soccer
10/25/2020 Amanda Holewiak Women's Basketball
10/18/2020 Cody O'Brien Football
10/11/2020 Alayne Felix Women's Basketball
10/4/2020 Brendan Newcomb Men's Basketball
9/20/2020 Morgan Maxwell Women's Lacrosse
9/13/2020 Sierra James Women's Lacrosse
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