Each week Townsquare Media and UHV will feature an athlete. This week our Athlete of the Week is Nathan Falkenstine.
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Player: Nathan Falkenstine

Hometown: Houston, Texas

High School/Previous School: Home schooled

Statistics for the Week: Appeared in five games and compiled a 2-0 record with two saves in helping the Jaguars extended their current winning streak to 11 games. He compiled a 1.42 ERA allowing two runs on 10 hits and six walks, while striking out 13 in 12.2 innings. He tossed one complete game in his only start. He also picked up his first collegiate hit going 1-for-1 with a single in the Jaguars’ final game of the week.

What advice would you give to a younger player about the sport you are involved in that would help them improve? Keep working hard. Don’t ever go through the motions in practice always look to improve in something.

What is you background and experience in the sport you participate in? I started playing organized baseball at 15. Before that I just played with the kids in my neighborhood.

What is the song you like to hear for your walk-up music or that gets you into the mood for the game? Convinced by 737

What is your favorite food? Steak

Who is your favorite athlete? Derek Jeter

What is your Major: General Business

The University of Houston-Victoria, located in the heart of the Coastal Bend region, offers courses leading to more than 65 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and concentrations in the schools of Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Education & Human Development, and Nursing. UHV provides face-to-face classes at its Victoria campus as well as teaching sites in Fort Bend and Harris counties, and online classes that students can take from anywhere. Since its founding in 1973, UHV has provided students with a quality university education from excellent faculty at an affordable price.

 

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