Competed in rowing for two years at the University of Connecticut before transferring to Eastern in the fall of 2014... as a freshman at UConn, competed as coxswain of the first novice eight during the spring and coxed the first novice eight at the Head of the Fish in the fall...
Coach Fahey: "Marissa is a hard working young lady. She is motivated and excited to improve on her marks made last year."
2014-15: Was one of seven first-year letterwinners… presented with the Team Award… competed primarily in the 100 butterfly and 100 freestyle… at the LEC Championships, competed in the 100 and 200 butterfly and 100 freestyle…
High School: Swam for four years and played soccer for three... competed in the freestyle and butterfly... received ECC Sportsmanship Award and Journalism Award...
PERSONAL: Born Marissa A. Minor October 30, 1994... Parents: Ann and Tim... Brother: Preston... Major: Communication... Career Plans: Marketing... Residence: Lisbon, CT...
Individual Results
2015/16
2014/15
MARISSA...REVEALED
Favorite aspect of my sport: You can do it year round
Most difficult aspect of playing a sport in college: Time management
Personal goal for the season: Break 1:10 in the 100fly
Favorite sport other than my own: Soccer
My favorite moment playing sports: Soccer championship in high school
My most overused phrase: “Hold the phone”
Biggest rival: Keene
The biggest influence in my athletic career: Tom Theve (Highschool coach)
Dream job: PR professional
If I were a superhero my superpower would be: Flying
Favorite athlete in my sport: Missy Franklin
Favorite movie quote: “The man is the head, but the woman is the neck. And she can turn the head any way she wants.” My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Favorite musical artist or song: George Strait
Most despised professional athlete: None
Pet peeve: Loud chewing
My life motto: Just keep swimming!
If I could describe myself in one word, it would be: Positive
In 10 years, I hope that I am not (do not answer “dead”): Happy
Longest time I’ve watched a Netflix series: 4 hrs
Biggest waste of time: Procrastinating
Favorite smell: Peppermint
If I could go out on a date with a celebrity, the celebrity would be: Chris Pine
Who’s on TV that shouldn’t be? Julie Chen
If I could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to: Australia
One thing or person I would bring if I was stranded on a deserted island: My brother, Preston
Biggest adjustment to college life: Time management
What I will take away from my college experience (in addition to a degree): Great friends
If I could change one thing in the world, it would be: Pessimism
My spirit animal: Moose
What I spent most of my time doing this past summer: Working
Deflategate: Did the punishment fit the crime? Yes
Last person I hugged: My awesome boyfriend, Dan
Favorite TV show growing up: Lizzie McGuire
Define success: Knowing a lot about a subject and sharing it with others
My happiest memory: Swimming in the Mediterranean this summer
If you had to move to a different state, where would you move? North Carolina
What do you think is the single best decision you've made in your life so far? Deciding to study abroad in Greece over the summer
