Athlete Awards
Peter Landis
- Award:
- Student-Athlete Spotlight
- Week:
- 4/4/2019
- Sport:
- Men's Tennis
- Bio:
- View Full Bio
Why did you choose Millersville?
I actually transferred to Millersville from Mount St. Mary's University. I chose Millersville because I knew the team had a great coach who was looking to rebuild a new and stronger team.
Why did you choose your major?
I chose my major because I have always been interested in selling things and the marketing field is the best option for that.
What is your favorite memory as a Millersville student-athlete?
My favorite memory playing for Millersville is when I was in Florida for spring break last year and beat Flagler's No. 1 player, who was ranked No. 7 in the country.
What is one piece of advice you would give to aspiring athletes?
One piece of advice I would give is to pick a team with a good coach and teammates you like to be around.
What is one of your pregame rituals?
I try to avoid pregame rituals because tennis is a very mental sport. If I would mess up a ritual it could get into my head.
What is one word you would use to describe being part of your team? Why?
One word I would use is bonded because every single one of us are good friends and enjoy spending time with one another which not a lot of teams can say.
What do you normally do on your off days, if you get any?
On my days off I like to rest as much as I can and get my body in condition to work hard again the next day.
How has participating in athletics at Millersville impacted you?
Participating in MU athletics has impacted me by giving me the opportunity to play with players from foreign countries, helping me strive to be the best athlete and best student I can be.
What is a typical day for you when you are in-season?
A typical day is waking up and eating a healthy breakfast then getting my classes done along with a tennis-related workout. Then, practice in the late afternoon or the evening.
What is the best thing about being a student-athlete at Millersville?
The best thing about being a student-athlete at Millersville is the privilege of competing at a high level of competition.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be?
I would want to have dinner with Joel Embiid.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
"Sweet Caroline."
I actually transferred to Millersville from Mount St. Mary's University. I chose Millersville because I knew the team had a great coach who was looking to rebuild a new and stronger team.
Why did you choose your major?
I chose my major because I have always been interested in selling things and the marketing field is the best option for that.
What is your favorite memory as a Millersville student-athlete?
My favorite memory playing for Millersville is when I was in Florida for spring break last year and beat Flagler's No. 1 player, who was ranked No. 7 in the country.
What is one piece of advice you would give to aspiring athletes?
One piece of advice I would give is to pick a team with a good coach and teammates you like to be around.
What is one of your pregame rituals?
I try to avoid pregame rituals because tennis is a very mental sport. If I would mess up a ritual it could get into my head.
What is one word you would use to describe being part of your team? Why?
One word I would use is bonded because every single one of us are good friends and enjoy spending time with one another which not a lot of teams can say.
What do you normally do on your off days, if you get any?
On my days off I like to rest as much as I can and get my body in condition to work hard again the next day.
How has participating in athletics at Millersville impacted you?
Participating in MU athletics has impacted me by giving me the opportunity to play with players from foreign countries, helping me strive to be the best athlete and best student I can be.
What is a typical day for you when you are in-season?
A typical day is waking up and eating a healthy breakfast then getting my classes done along with a tennis-related workout. Then, practice in the late afternoon or the evening.
What is the best thing about being a student-athlete at Millersville?
The best thing about being a student-athlete at Millersville is the privilege of competing at a high level of competition.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be?
I would want to have dinner with Joel Embiid.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
"Sweet Caroline."
Date | Athlete | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| 5/2/2019 | Kay Liebl | Women's Soccer |
| 4/25/2019 | Sam Waldman | Softball |
| 4/18/2019 | Collin Shank | Football |
| 4/11/2019 | Sara Burney | Women's Lacrosse |
| 4/4/2019 | Peter Landis | Men's Tennis |
| 3/28/2019 | Madeline Stehly | Field Hockey |
| 3/21/2019 | Evan Morrill | Wrestling |
| 3/14/2019 | Gabriella Licata | Women's Swimming |
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