Our April male athlete of the month is men’s volleyball player Jared Rechnitz. A graduate student, Jared is in his fourth season with the team, and last season he helped the program to its second Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship.
This season, Jared has not disappointed as he has helped lead the team to a first place showing in the HVIAC regular season standings in 2014. Currently he ranks in the top four in four statistical categories this season in the HVIAC, including kills per set (2.33), total kills (161), digs per set (2.35) and total digs (162).
A team captain, Jared is one of the friendliest and cheerful people you will ever meet. Majoring in economics, Jared's career ambition is to work in real estate development.
The 411 on Jared Rechnitz……….
| Name | Jared Rechnitz |
| What is your favorite thing about Yeshiva University? | I love the balance that exists between the secular college Jewish Studies |
| What is your favorite thing about being a student-athlete at Yeshiva University? | I really enjoy the competition as well as the camaraderie on the team, especially the van rides, we always have a great time. |
| What Yeshiva University class have you found most beneficial? | Forensic Economics with Dr. Elias C. Grivoyannis |
| What was your greatest memory as a Yeshiva student-athlete? | Going undefeated in HVIAC and winning the championship (in 2013) |
| Who was the most influential person to you as a child? | My Parents |
| Growing up what teacher in school do you remember to have the biggest influence on you? | All of my Rebbeim |
| What is your favorite food? | Tie between steak and Golden Grahams |
| What is your favorite television show? | The Office |
| What is your favorite movie? | Happy Gilmore |
| In high school, what clubs were you involved with? | NCSY, Bnei Akiva, Yachad, Etta Israel, Vice President of Student Council, Tennis, Soccer |
| If you can have dinner with any celebrity, who would you choose? | Kobe Bryant |
| What accomplishment are you most proud of? | Balancing a dual curriculum with athletics throughout my college career |
| What is your favorite hobby (besides the sport you play)? | Exercising |
| Favorite sport to play (besides your sport)? | Tie between basketball and football |
| What is your favorite sports team? | Los Angeles Lakers |
| What would people you know now find surprising about you when you were younger? | I once took a trip to Northern California to visit a company that trains animals for movies. I got to high five/pet a bear, give an elephant a bath, and I got chased by an ostrich |
