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Brad McKechnie

Brad McKechnie

  • Award
    UCU Student Spotlight
  • Week Of
    8/15/2021
  • Sport
    Men's Soccer
  • Bio
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Hometown: Passadumkeag, Maine

Major: Marine Engineering Technology

Anticipated Graduation Year: 2023

What made you come to Maine Maritime Academy?: I came here because of the high reputation it has in making successful individuals through leadership, hands on training, and an amazing athletic environment.

What first got you interested in your sport?: My friends back in 6th grade begged me to play soccer and since then I've loved it.

What has been your favorite class at MMA?: Fundamentals of Engineering.

What is the best advice your coach has given you?: We are students first, athletes second.

What motivates you to succeed?: I strive to succeed for my family.

What is your prized possession?: My jeep.

What is your favorite book? (Non-academic): Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven.

What is something that people would be surprised to learn about you?: I have never been on the ocean before coming to orientation.

What are your hopes for the future?: I hope to ship out for eight to 15 years and come back landslide to work and spend time with family.

Which teammate has had the biggest impact on you? Why?: Dalton Moore. He was my 'buddy' during soccer season and taught me all about putting the team over yourself and that respect comes first. (All of my seniors had huge impacts on me one way or another).

Tell us about something outside of MMA and athletics that you are really interested in: I really enjoy hunting and fishing with friends and family. Mostly hunting with great grandfather 'Poppy'.

Who is your favorite professional athlete? Why?: Derek Jeter. He had taught the sport world the meaning behind 'Re2pect'.



Athlete Awards
Date Athlete Sport
7/19/2023 Evan Allen Men's Soccer
7/13/2023 Makenna Middleton Women's Volleyball
7/10/2023 Curt Heinz Men's Basketball
6/6/2023 Holly Reeder-Morning Women's Basketball
9/23/2022 Eli Moulton Men's Soccer
7/11/2022 Andrew Haining Men's Golf
7/11/2022 Hannah Chase Sailing
7/11/2022 Jillian Holden Women's Soccer
7/11/2022 Joanna Howard Women's Cross Country
7/11/2022 Joseph Van Ess Men's Cross Country
7/11/2022 Tristan Walker Sailing
7/11/2022 Will Ducey Men's Golf
7/5/2022 Nikhal Parikh Men's Soccer
3/28/2022 Olivia Harriman Women's Lacrosse
2/13/2022 John Egger Men's Swimming and Diving
1/2/2022 Nicholas Helgerson Men's Soccer
12/26/2021 Garrett Ruszkowski Men's Lacrosse
12/19/2021 Merek Mercado Men's Basketball
12/12/2021 Evan Golembeske Men's Lacrosse
12/5/2021 Jace Chouinard Men's Swimming and Diving
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