The Story
Behind the Athlete
BGSU’s athletes tell how they got their start and who inspired them in the years to follow
By Brooke Parker || Spring 2019
Nick Hofland
Year: Junior
Hometown: Ontario, Canada
Sport: Men’s golf
Who taught me my sport: My dad, Walley Hofland.
A favorite memory I have: When I was just a little guy going out in the front yard and whacking the ball around.
I never imagined: Seeing the seniors who accomplished so much graduate and being there to see them finish their career.
Tom Wrobel
Year: Junior
Hometown: Ontario, Canada
Sport: Men’s soccer
Position: Defender
Who taught me my sport: My dad, Michal Wrobel.
A favorite memory I have: Making a soccer field in our basement when I was 5 at home to practice.
I never imagined: Beating Ohio State at home in front of almost 4,000 people.
Moe Mustafa
Year: Senior
Hometown: Westlake, Ohio
Sport: Men’s soccer
Position: Defender
Who taught me my sport: Both of my uncles.
A favorite memory I have: Me and my uncles flying to Las Vegas so I could participate in a tryout for soccer.
I never imagined: Scoring my first college goal as a sophomore.
Jarret Doege
Year: Freshman
Sport: Football
Position: Quarterback
Who taught me my sport: My dad, Randy and my brother, Seth.
A favorite memory I have: Holding up my first gold football.
I never imagined: Starting as a freshman in college.
Kayla Rose
Year: Junior
Hometown: Hamilton, Ohio
Sport: Gymnastics
Who taught me my sport: Christy Feldmann, my childhood coach.
A favorite memory I have: When Christy called me to the gym because she knew I was having doubts about gymnastics and she talked me out of quitting when I was younger.
I never imagined: Going to regionals for the first time in 25 years with the team my freshman year.
Jeffrey Uju
Year: Senior
Hometown: Bolingbrook, Illinois
Sport: Men’s basketball
Position: Forward
Who taught me my sport: My best friends when I was in sixth grade.
A favorite memory I have: Traveling to tournaments all over the country with my friends. These tournaments were showcases for college recruiters.
I never imagined: Beating 18th ranked Buffalo.
Kasie Perretta
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Massillon, Ohio
Sport: Swimming and diving
Who taught me my sport: My swim instructor, Ron Walker, when I was 4.
A favorite memory I have: When Ron would throw me up in the air so I could touch the flags after my swim lesson was over when I was little.
I never imagined: I would get to watch my teammates, Talisa and Daisy, win the Mid American Conference championship.
Logan Everett
Year: Junior
Hometown: Indiana, Pennsylvania
Sport: Softball
Position: Catcher
Who taught me my sport: My dad, Mike.
A favorite memory I have: One time, my dad was hitting me ground balls and he gave me a black eye.
I never imagined: Softball would impact my life on such a great level and shape me into the person I am today.
John Schilling
Year: Senior
Hometown: Oswego, Illinois
Sport: Ice hockey
Position: Forward
Who taught me my sport: My best friend’s dad, Dan.
A favorite memory I have: All of my friends from back home coming to watch my first hockey game at BGSU.
I never imagined: Winning the tournament championship against MSU last year on New Year’s Day.
Morgan Abbitt
Year: Senior
Hometown: Fort Collins, Colorado
Sport: Women’s soccer
Position: Defender
Who taught me my sport: My only brother Matt.
A favorite memory I have: When my brother broke his arm during a soccer game and I had to sub in for him. He watched on the sideline and we ended up winning the game.
I never imagined: Winning the MAC championship my senior year.
I never imagined: Beating 18th ranked Buffalo.
