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Jace Chouinard

Jace Chouinard

  • Award
    UCU Student Spotlight
  • Week Of
    12/5/2021
  • Sport
    Men's Swimming and Diving
  • Bio
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Hometown: North Fort Myers, Fla.

Major: Marine Transportation Operations

Anticipated Graduation Year: 2024

What made you come to Maine Maritime Academy?: The ability to succeed after college in my field of choice.

What first got you interested in your sport?: My mom got me into swimming when I was six years old.

What has been your favorite class at MMA?: Ocean Survival

What is the best advice your coach has given you?: Don't worry about the future just focus on what you can do in the moment to be successful.

What motivates you to succeed?: Pride.

What is your prized possession?: A penny my sister gave me at one of my best meets that also fell on my birthday.

What is your favorite book? (Non-academic): Any Percy Jackson book.

What is something that people would be surprised to learn about you?: I'm amazing at ultimate frisbee.

What are your hopes for the future?: An Aston Martin in the driveway.

What is your favorite spot in Castine/on Campus? Why?: The pool is my favorite. It's the place I am use to get out my stress.

Tell us about a summer experience related to MMA?: I have yet to experience a summer as a part of MMA.

Tell us about something you are involved with here at MMA?: I am squad leader in the regiment.

What advice do you have for incoming freshman?: Get your Chick-fil-A while you can.

What is your greatest challenge?: Maintaining a challenging mindset and fighting complacency.

What has been your favorite moment so far while playing at MMA?: Exploring the ship on watch.

What are three things you have with you at all times?: My ID card, two ink sticks, and a cover.

Which teammate has had the biggest impact on you? Why?: One of my third class Strykers is on the team and he helped me with the transition into being a student athlete at MMA.

Tell us about something outside of MMA and athletics that you are really interested in: Photography.

Who is your favorite professional athlete? Why?: Can't go wrong with the GOAT Tom Brady.



Athlete Awards
Date Athlete Sport
6/27/2021 Terrell Thomas Football
6/20/2021 Milo Cook-Sharp Women's Swimming and Diving
6/13/2021 Jessica D'Auria Women's Volleyball
6/13/2021 Jed Astbury Men's Lacrosse
6/6/2021 Mason Kaserman Football
5/23/2021 Makena Merideth Women's Swimming and Diving
5/16/2021 Liam Veverka Men's Cross Country
5/9/2021 Cole Brundige Men's Cross Country
5/2/2021 Avery Nelson Women's Swimming and Diving
4/25/2021 Mikayla Charters Women's Basketball
4/18/2021 Kristen Gier Women's Lacrosse
4/11/2021 Evan Backus Men's Soccer
4/4/2021 Maria Perez Women's Volleyball
3/28/2021 Joel Bennett Football
3/21/2021 Susana DeFrank Women's Soccer
3/7/2021 Riley MacLeod Men's Basketball
2/21/2021 Jeremy Spiegel Men's Soccer
2/14/2021 Nicholas DePatsy Men's Basketball
2/7/2021 Joey Moir Men's Golf
1/24/2021 Jordan Susi Football
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