Each month, the Georgia Southern Student-Athlete Services Department hands out its Student-Athlete of the Month, presented by Georgia Army National Guard, which recognizes students who are working just as hard in the classroom as they are on the field of competition. The male winner for the month of June is
Brett Barron of the baseball team. Let's get to know Brett!
Name: Brett Barron
Hometown: Suwanee Ga
Sport: Men's Golf
Major: Finance
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What is the best way for you to balance your academic and athletic lifestyle? Â
With golf being a sport you can only play during the day, I tried to make sure all my classes were done by 12 p.m. every day so I could practice or play and be done by 5 p.m. so I would be able to study at night.
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Why did you choose Georgia Southern University to further your education?
Growing up, I didn't know much about Georgia Southern but I was recruited by
Carter Collins and he showed me how awesome it would to be an Eagle. After seeing the facilities and classrooms, along with meeting some of the guys I knew there wasn't anywhere else I want to go.
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What are your career aspirations?
For a career I would love to be fortunate enough to play professional golf. As a backup plan I want to work in commercial real estate.
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When it comes to striving to do your best in the classroom, who is the biggest motivator in your life?
I think I am my biggest motivator because I want to be the best in everything I do and set a good example while doing it. My parents have a lot of influence in what I do but in the end it's me motivating myself to get it done.
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What are your pre-game/competition rituals if you have any?
I am not a big ritual person. I warm up about 45 minutes before my tee time just like most of us and head to the first tee ready to show out for Georgia Southern.
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Favorite pre game/competition meal?
Chick-fil-AÂ "chicken egg and cheese biscuit" is my go to when we get breakfast before events
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