Hirschy Zaks has been an anchor for the defense of the men's volleyball team. The graduating senior finished his collegiate career by producing double-figures in digs in eight matches this season. The two-time HVIAC champion led all players with 16 digs in Yeshiva's come-from-behind five-set victory over Pratt on March 23, and added just as many digs in the final match of his collegiate career at Pratt.
Name (First and Last) |
Hirschy Zaks
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Major/Minor |
Finance/Management |
What is your career ambition? |
Real Estate Development and Investment |
What is your favorite thing about Yeshiva University? |
Pick-Up Basketball
|
What is your favorite thing
about being a student-athlete at Yeshiva University? |
Playing for an NCAA team and having friends come and watch. |
| What Yeshiva University class have you found most beneficial? |
Prayer
|
What was your greatest
memory as a Yeshiva student-athlete? |
Stepping onto the court for my first game as a freshman. |
Who was the most influential
person to you as a child? |
My momma, easy call (Shes the real MVP) |
Growing up what teacher in school do you remember to have the biggest influence on you? |
J.V. Basketball Coach, Damon Childs |
What is your favorite movie? |
The Lion King |
In high school, what clubs were you involved with? |
Basketball, soccer, volleyball, and the track and field team. |
What is your favorite hobby
(besides the sport you play)? |
Water Pong
|
Favorite sport to play (besides your sport)? |
Basketball |
| What is your favorite sports team(s)? |
Washington Redskins
|
| What would people you know now find surprising about you when you were younger? |
I never missed a game of any sports team I have ever been on. |
