Eastern Connecticut State University

High School: Participated in track (3 years) and soccer (2 years)...primary track events were 4x800, 800, 4x400, and 600 (indoor)...served as team captain of indoor and outdoor track as a senior...4x800 team won state title during junior year and was runner-up in the New Balance National Emerging Elite competition during senior year...

PERSONAL: born  Zachary J. Parisella July 5, 1998... Parents: Kathleen and John... father lettered in soccer at Eastern from 1981-83... Siblings: Hannah, Brady... Major: Theater... Career plans: Theater technician... Residence: Hamden, CT...

ZACH... REVEALED

• The biggest influence in my life is definitely my father
• If I could meet anyone living or dead, I would like to meet deceased runner, Steve Prefontaine
• My favorite number is 20
• The biggest sports team rivalry in my opinion has to be the Barcelona, Real Madrid soccer rivalry
• If I was stuck on an island, I would want Bear Grylls, and Gordon Ramsay with me
• My favorite song has to be Excuse Me by A$AP Rocky
•  My favorite energy drink is Body Armor
• The worst thing that has ever happened to me was catching Mano at the beginning of the summer of 2017
• If Christmas had a taste it would be gingerbread and cinnamon
• If I could be great in any other sport, I would want to be good at basketball
• The main reason I started playing sports was my dad, who got me into soccer, then track started when I was in high school
• My favorite meal from the student center is the Buffalo Chicken Wrap
• My favorite word is “Facts”
• I would describe my leadership style with words like, direct, confident, and understanding
• If I could live anywhere, I would love to live in London
• In 15 years I see myself working as a technician for a major Theatre company in New York.
• After my time has passed I want to be remembered for my competitive spirit, and my desire for greatness
• Cool Ranch is the best flavor for Doritos
• My biggest fear is failure
• My hardest class has been Modern American Economy my freshman year.
• One of the things on my bucket list is the climb in behind the wheel of a McLaren P1 GTR and let loose on a test track