Our February male Athlete of the Month for the month of February is Yitzchok “Yitzy” Frankel. Yitzy is a member of the Maccabees men’s fencing team where he competes in sabre.
Yitzy has a very rich history with Yeshiva and its athletics department. He was president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) the past two years, and he currently serves as a presidential fellow at the College.
A Psychology major with a minor in Business Management/Entrepreneurship, Yitzy is considering a career in cancer prevention.
The 411 on Yitzy Frankel……….
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What is your favorite thing about Yeshiva University? |
Too hard to pick one. Athletics and my Management classes stand out. |
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What is your favorite thing about being a student-athlete at Yeshiva University? |
The camaraderie. |
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What Yeshiva University class have you found most beneficial? |
Kukin Lecture Series with Dr. Nissenfeld. Leadership with President Joel |
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What was your greatest memory as a Yeshiva student-athlete? |
I enjoy every moment. (Beating Cornell was pretty sweet though) |
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Who was the most influential person to you as a child? |
My Father |
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Growing up what teacher in school do you remember to have the biggest influence on you? |
My High School English teacher Mr. Wasserman and my History teacher Mr. Blumenstein |
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What is your favorite food? |
Salad and Quinoa, preferably together. |
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What is your favorite television show? |
House |
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What is your favorite movie? |
The Incredibles |
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In high school, what clubs were you involved with? |
Captain of the Volleyball team |
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If you can have dinner with any celebrity, who would you choose? |
Ryan Gosling or J.K. Rowling |
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What accomplishment are you most proud of? |
My work as Co-President of SAAC and the Fencing Ratings I have earned and those yet to come |
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What is your favorite hobby (besides the sport you play)? |
Reading |
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Favorite sport to play (besides your sport)? |
Street Hockey |
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What is your favorite sports team? |
Team USA!!!! Seriously. The USA National Fencing Team. |
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What would people you know now find surprising about you when you were younger? |
Nothing. Typical childhood |
