Marshfield Tigers’ graduate and standout multi-sport student athlete Danielle was a force for the Tigers in her high school career. We caught up with Minsaas to gain an inside look at what makes her ‘tick’ with our world-famous student-athlete. The question everyone wants to know: Pancakes or Waffles? Read on to find the truth…
OnFocus:What subjects/classes have been your favorite, and why?
Minsaas: History- History is a hard subject to understand but the teachers have always made if fun and easy.
OnFocus: What do you enjoy most about competing in front of family, friends and fans?
Minsaas:For me it was never about the people watching. It has always been about competing as a team and working hard for the goals you’ve set for yourself.
OnFocus: What are your hobbies?
Minsaas: Anything sports related and reading
OnFocus: Who is/was your first favorite teacher and why?
Minsaas: Mrs.Leonhardt- She is easy to relate to and she makes learning fun
OnFocus: What is the most unusual food you have eaten?
Minsaas:Shark- Ifs not that unusual but it tasted really good
OnFocus: What is your favorite music to listen to?
Minsaas: Country is always my go to, but let’s be real, rap before games is the best hype music.
OnFocus: What are your plans after high school?
Minsaas: I will be playing basketball and running track at the University of Sioux Falls where I’ll major in crime justice and pre-law.
OnFocus: If they made a movie about you, and your life, what would it be called?
Minsaas: Spontaneous
OnFocus: What sports did you play throughout your high school career?
Minsaas: Tennis–Basketball-Track-Figure skating
OnFocus: Which teammate would you not want to be stranded with on a deserted
island?
Minsaas: Zaida Kolbeck
OnFocus: What are some memorable moments you have had as an athlete?
Minsaas: All the team events that we did throughout all seasons, but my greatest memory is the Christmas tournament for basketball
OnFocus: Who are your favorite athletes and/or teams?
Minsaas: Steph Curry/Lamelo Ball/Riley Gaines
OnFocus: What do you enjoy most about competing in front of family, friends and fans?
Minsaas:For me it was never about the people watching. It has always been about competing as a team and working hard for the goals you’ve set for yourself.
OnFocus: Do you have a funny or unusual moment(s) you have experienced in
sports?
Minsaas: I got a bloody nose during a basketball game we we put cotton balls in my nose so I could keep playing
OnFocus: What’s the best thing about being a student-athlete?
Minsaas: Getting to leave class early 😉
OnFocus: What words of wisdom can you give to other student athletes?
Minsaas: Try to do anything you can whether it’s sports or clubs and to remember mistakes are supposed to happen in high school
OnFocus: Lastly, pancakes or waffles?
Minsaas: WAFFLES
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
