E8 Spotlight: Jacob Dunnett
The Empire 8 Conference is full of talented student-athletes and the E8 Spotlight is one way for fans to get to know them.
Jacob Dunnett (Quispamsis, New Brunswick/Kennebecasis) and is a junior goalkeeper for the Houghton College men's soccer team.
Why did you choose to attend Houghton? I had a great recruiting visit and meet good people on the team. Not to mention Houghton provides a good education.
What has been the greatest part of your experience as a college athlete? Getting to play with a great group of guys and the support of the school. And the trip to Florida as a freshman for the Christian College Nationals was exciting.
Who has been the most influential person during your athletic career? I have been fortuante to have several good coaches throughout my career.
Where do you see yourself in five years? I’d like to be working in a sports industry, hopefully as an athlete or coach.
What do you like most about competing in the E8? It’s a tough league with great challenges.
What do you do in your spare time? I like to swim.
Top 3 things on your bucket list? Travel to Europe and see some soccer games. Travel and do a lot of skiing. Take a trip to see every NHL team play on their home ice.
What is something most people don’t know about you? I’m from New Brunswick, Canada and my hometown Quispamsis means - little lake in the woods
Invite four famous people, living or dead, to a dinner party: Wayne Gretzky, Pelé
Sidney Crosby, Iker Casillas
Rapid Fire questions
Favorite food: Lobster
Favorite band/musician: Arcade Fire
Favorite TV show: Community
Favorite Movie: Indiana Jones
Favorite Book: N/A
Favorite place to visit: Any place to go skiing
Can’t live without: Soccer cleats
Pet Peeve: When the door is closed and people enter and don’t close it behind them.
Celebrity Dream Date: Hope Solo