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Freshman Feature: Valen Watrous
11/15/2019 11:40:00 AM | Men's Gymnastics
Previous Freshman Features: Andrew Hyde
Gopher Sports: How has your time on campus and team been so far?
Valen Watrous: It's definitely way different than Nashville. It has been great though. I love the atmosphere the team creates in and out of the gym.
GS: What are you most looking forward to in your first school year and season?
VW: I can't wait to take with the floor with these guys and experience the energy they bring to competitions. School-wise, we'll manage.
GS: Why did you choose the University of Minnesota?
VW: I just felt an instant connection to these guys and I loved campus. The amount of support that student-athletes receive is also incredible.
GS: How did you get into gymnastics?
VW: It started with one mommy and me class and it never stopped.
GS: What is you favorite gymnastics memory?
VW: One of my favorite memories is getting compete with the Minnesota Team at the Windy City Chicago competition last year.
GS: What are your hobbies outside of gymnastics?
VW: I really enjoy music and am learning to play guitar.
GS: What is one thing Gopher fans should know about you?
VW: They should know that I have a lot of energy and I will be the loudest one at competitions.