Cougars Athletics

Name: Michael Ortega

Major: Psychology, because he was inspired by his mother

Career Aspiration: To be a Social Worker/Therapist

Person that has influenced him the most: His mother because of the constant consultation

Favorite Athlete: Joe Kovacs because of his height and ability to perform

Favorite Sports Movie: The Reedem Team is his favorite movie because it serves as a positive motivator for him

Favorite Sports Team: The New York Knicks, because he is a born-and-raised New Yorker

Favorite thing about being a student-athlete at Medgar Evers College: The program makes the most of what it has

Pre-competition meal: Chicken over rice with white sauce

Favorite memory competing at either the High School level or at Medgar Evers College: Winning the Weight and Hammer throw events at the CUNYAC Championships

Primary goal for the upcoming season: Qualify for Regionals and succeed beyond that

Most important characteristics a team must possess to be successful: Dedication and hunger to improve

Two things that Cougars fans would be interested to know about him outside athletics: He enjoys anime, and he loves playing Zelda