Meet the Athlete: Ben Schulz

Published 4:35 pm Friday, April 18, 2025

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Q: What grade are you in?

Ben Schulz is on Albert Lea’s soccer and track and field teams. Provided

A: 12

Q: What town do you live in, and which school do you attend?
A: Albert Lea, Albert Lea High School

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Q: Who is your immediate family?
A: Jodi, Steve, Elle and Maggie Schulz

Q: Which sports do you play?
A: Soccer and track

Q: What is your favorite part of playing your sport?
A: Spending time with teammates and friends

Q: What has playing that sport taught you?
A: Commitment, perseverance and making sacrifices

Q: What’s your favorite sports memory?
A: Running at state with my 4×8 team my junior year

Q: How did you get started in your sport?
A: My soccer coach was a huge advocate of track and field being a very useful sport for improvement in soccer. Eventually I listened and had a blast.

Q: What sports did your family members play?
A: My parents did football, basketball, volleyball and track. My sisters are involved in track and field, cross country and soccer

Q: What are your sports-related achievements?
A: Making it to state with my 4×8 relay team

Q: What are your sports-related goals?
A: Making it to state again with my 4×8 relay team on my senior year

Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete? Why?
A: Messi. He is the best ever.

Q: What are your college plans? Major?
A: I plan on going to Iowa State to major in mechanical engineering

Q: What is your favorite school subject?
A: Math

Q: Who is your favorite teacher?
A: Netzer

Q: What are your hobbies?
A: I enjoy fishing, sailing, piano, reading and staying active with sports

Q: What is your dream job?
A: My dream job with no restrictions would probably be becoming a U.S. president.

Q: What is your favorite TV show?
A: Breaking Bad

Q: What is an interesting fact about you?
A: Super Diabetic