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Athletes,
For this week’s newsletter, we are bringing you an interview with Nicole Hansen. Nicole is a college golfer who has excelled at Nebraska and the Omaha Mavericks. Having a very successful career earning several accolades such as Big Ten Co-Golfer of the Week and Academic All-Big Ten. Nicole was able to give us incredible insight into her career as a golfer and her affinity for music. Check out our interview below:
NICOLE HANSEN INTERVIEW
TWU: How was your college experience playing golf?
Enduring the highs and lows of a four-year journey at a Power 5 school was an experience that surpassed all expectations. The initial struggle to secure playing time, compounded by a revolving door of coaches each year, transformed it into more of a mental challenge than a mere physical one. It became a relentless grind, requiring perseverance even when physical fatigue set in. Each coach was extremely knowledgeable, and I give them credit for the improvement in my game. Every lesson learned along this challenging path is something I'm sincerely grateful for. After graduating and making the leap to a lower-level Division 1 school as a grad transfer, the change has been remarkable. Embracing the role of my own coach has allowed me to rediscover the joy in the game. The freedom to play and have fun has made this new chapter immensely enjoyable.
TWU: What does your golf career look like for you now?
I have still been playing as a 6th year graduate student. It has been so much fun and has allowed me to do more things outside of golf that I really enjoy.
TWU: Throughout college how was the dynamic before matches? Was everyone listening to their own music before or did you have a big speaker going?
Before matches we would listen to music on our own, golf is a pretty quiet sport and everyone is in their own zone so it is essential to have headphones in.
TWU: What is your favorite memory of playing golf?
Taking a private jet to big tens in Pennsylvania and playing an awesome course!
TWU: What song is always making your training playlists?
TWU: Besides listening to music, do you have any other pre-game rituals or superstitions?
Warm up routine, and ball marker
TWU: What are 3 artists that are always on your training playlist?
TWU: If you were stuck on an island what 3 songs would you choose to listen to?
TWU: Is there anything else you want us to know?
I enjoy listening to podcasts when practicing because it is not always changing songs and very calming.
TWU: Awesome! Thank you for doing this and good luck the rest of the year!
NICOLE HANSEN’S PLAYLIST
Until Next Time,
The Warm-Up Team