E8 Spotlight: Matthew Buffum
The Empire 8 Conference is full of talented student-athletes and the E8 Spotlight is one way for fans to get to know them.
Matthew Buffum (Chesterfield, MO/Parkway Central) is a senior on the Elmira College men’s volleyball team.
Why did you choose to attend Elmira? I chose to attend Elmira for the opportunity to continue my academic and athletic career at a strong institution. Elmira offers a very strong volleyball team and an awesome experience scholastically.
What has been the greatest part of your experience as student-athlete? The comradery of volleyball. I have made lifelong friends that I consider family with my teammates and coaching staff.
Who has been the most influential person during your athletic career? Why? My parents. They have pushed me and given me the resources to be the person I am today.
Where do you see yourself in five years? I would like to be playing recreational volleyball and being a mid-level financial analyst at a big firm.
What do you like most about competing in the Empire 8 and the UVC? The high level of competition. We have to come ready to play week in and week out otherwise we are going to have teams surprising us.
What do you do in your spare time? Hang out with friends and watch Netflix.
Top 3 things on your bucket list? 1.) Ride the world’s fastest rollercoaster 2.) Take a road trip around the United States 3.) Go zip lining.
What is something most people don’t know about you? I played cello all four years of high school.
Invite four famous people, living or dead, to a dinner party: Will Farrell, Wanda Sykes, Shaquille O’Neal, Joel Embiid
Rapid Fire questions
Favorite food: Buffalo Chicken
Favorite band/musician: Zedd
Favorite TV show: That 70’s Show
Favorite Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy
Favorite Book: Brave New World
Favorite place to visit: Southern California
Can’t live without: my laptop
Pet Peeve: tardiness
Celebrity Dream Date: Scarlett Johansson