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The University of Utah Athletics
10 Questions With Trey Nielsen
2/12/2011 12:00 AM | Baseball
Feb. 12, 2011
As the baseball team prepares to start the 2011 season, UtahUtes.com spotlights a different student-athlete every few days in '10 Questions With...' Today's spotlight is freshman Trey Nielsen, an all-state player from Skyline High School.
What is your favorite baseball memory?
Playing in the 2009 Area Code Games and being on the team that was lucky enough to win it all.
Do you have a nickname? How did you get your nickname?
Storm, that is my middle name. It's pretty unique so people like to call me by it.
Why did you choose Utah?
It's my hometown and there is no better coaching staff out there to get me to the next level.
Who has been the biggest influence in your life and why?
My father Scott, throughout my life. I was brought up around baseball and I fell in love with the game because of him. He also represents what I want to be when I get older.
My favorite thing about Salt Lake City is:
Being able to have my family and friends come watch me play ball.
The teammate I most admire is who, and why?
All of my teammates because I feel like I can learn something from each and every one of them.
What do you like best about Coach Kinneberg?
He does everything the right way, and I've never met anyone who cares more about his players than he does.
What are your goals for this year?
To improve in every aspect of my game and contribute as much as possible to the team so we can bring home a championship.
What are your pregame superstitions?
I always need a pregame joke to loosen things up so I can make sure I'm having fun.
What is your major and what do you want to do after you graduate?
Accounting, I would really like to pursue a career in professional baseball, but if that doesn't work out I would like to start up a career in business and possibly start a family.
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