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Thomas Spoehr

Thomas Spoehr

  • Award
    Central Close-Up
  • Week Of
    2/20/2020
  • Sport
    Men's Basketball
  • Bio
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Class of 2022
Bennington, Neb.


Why did you chose Central?

I chose Central because I felt as though the experience here was honest. I went on 7 different college visits and I felt that Coach Douma, the math department, and everybody genuinely cared about me. 

Favorite professor and why?

Professor Russell Goodman. He makes the lesson interesting and does a great job of explaining the concepts. He’s also willing to help outside of class which helps a lot especially in math. Also, he talks sports with me all the time so that helps the semester go by faster.

You’re majoring in Math because? 

I want to be a high school math teacher. I had a really good role model in high school because my basketball coach was my math teacher. I felt as though he made a huge impact in my life and I hope I can do the same for future generations of kids.

Besides athletics, what else are you involved in on campus?

I am involved in FCA, I do SAM (Student-Athlete Mentor), and I am also a writing tutor.

Who are your go-to musical artists?

My favorite is definitely Luke Combs, but I also like AC/DC and Eminem - so a variety.

If every time you entered a room a theme song played, what would the song be?

Mr. Boombastic - Shaggy

Worst thing you ever did as a child? What was the punishment?
 
One time, when I was about ten I was complaining our car was messy and how my mom should clean it. My mom pulled over and said, “Get out of the car.” I ended up running beside the car for the next mile before we got back to our house. I never complained about the car again.
 
If you joined the circus, what would you perform?
 
I would be a unicyclist. I’ve always had a passion for things with one wheel.
 
Favorite professional sports team?

I know they’re not professional but definitely the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Cornhusker football is the closest thing we have to a professional team in Nebraska. I know they’re a little down as of recently but we’re coming back. #FaithinFrost 

What song would you sing for your American Idol audition?
 
Someone Like You - Adele
 
Favorite TV Show

So cliché but definitely The Office. Creed always gives me a chuckle.

What’s it like to play for Coach Douma?

I would have never heard about Central had it not been for Coach Douma so I am forever thankful to him. Other than that I enjoy playing for Coach because he cares about this team more than anything else and genuinely sees every player as a person. I wouldn’t want to play for anyone else. 

What’s your favorite part about being a member of Central Basketball? 

Again cliché but the guys. I love being apart of something bigger than myself. I can honestly say this year from the last guy on JV to Adam Flinn that we have some of the best relationships. There’s isn’t a day that I don’t want to go hang around everyone. 

What do you hope to be doing 10 years from now?

I’ll be thirty that’s about all I can say with certainty. 

Favorite food from Central Market

Ice Cream Sundaes on Wednesday. I’ll never forget I visited on a Wednesday and there were sundaes that day. I can honestly say that ice cream bar is what brought me to Central.

Bucket list
  1. Run a marathon
  2. Publish a book
  3. Become ACL (American Cornhole League) Champion
 
 


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