Getting To Know Mitch Del Rosario
Questions and answers from a senior member of the USF Don's men's tennis team
Feb. 18, 2009
By Laura Laxamana
Special to USFDons.com
Courtesy of USFDons.com
What is one of your biggest fears?
"I would have to say that one of my biggest fears would be not making a name for myself which I feel correlates with not becoming anything, not being known, not having a purpose, not impacting anyone, and not making anything with this life that I have been blessed with."
If you didn't play tennis, what's one other sport you would like to play?
"If I had the experience of tennis and no longer played tennis I would either play baseball or golf because I would expect to have a natural swing/stroke. If I never played tennis at all I would like to play basketball."
What are some of your hobbies?
"I like to play guitar, write songs/poetry/raps, listen to music, hang out with my girlfriend and friends, and play Xbox360."
What's your favorite way to celebrate after winning a match?
"My favorite way of celebrating after winning is ordering Chinese food with my teammates then enjoying the best sleep of my life."
What is your favorite type of movie to watch?
"My favorite type of movie to watch is a movie with lots of laughs. The plot does not need to be that great; the movie just has to have really memorable punch lines that will have people laughing when reenacted. On the other hand, I really like dramas that are twisted and outrageous with good characters. "
Who are some of your favorite musicians?
"I listen to all types of music ranging from alternative rock and hardcore rock to op and oldies. Some of my favorite musicians and bands would range from Third Eye Blind, The Bled, Brand New, Murs, The Spill Canvas, Atmosphere, Kings of Leon, Chromeo, Michael Jackson, Ne-yo, Martin Danielle, Otis Redding, and Antonio Carlos Jobim."
What is one thing people would be surprised to learn about you?
"I used to be in a number of bands before College. I was in a three piece pop punk band called Narkeolepsi in Jr. High as lead singer and guitarist. Then I was in a rock, alternative band in High School called Printed Blanks as lead vocals and rhythm guitar but later I was just lead vocals. Then towards the end of high school was in a hardcore scream band called My Heart Collapse as lead singer."
What is your favorite sports moment so far?
"My favorite sports moment so far would have to be this whole moment playing college tennis. Being on this team has been a true blessing in my life. I have made some of the best friends I will ever have, traveled around the U.S. sharing moments with them, and have made myself a part of USF history."
At what age did you start playing tennis?
"I started playing tennis at the age of 4. I have an older brother and an older sister who were already playing tennis. I was born into a tennis family. They use to pick on me on the tennis court hitting the ball as hard as they can straight at me. But being challenged by them has made me the player I am today."
Who is one person that inspires you?
"One person who inspires me would be my mom. My mom is a very kind, very caring, very giving, hardworking person. She inspires me to be just like her."
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