OCC Vikings Student-Athlete Spotlight: Sean Boyle

Toms River, NJ - Welcome to OCC Vikings Student-Athlete Spotlight, a feature where we learn more about the outstanding men and women who shine brightly as members of Ocean County College's athletic teams.

Name: Sean Boyle
Sport: Men's Tennis
Position(s): 1^st Singles & 1^st Doubles
Freshman/Sophomore: Sophomore
Major: Digital Mass Media
High School: Donovan Catholic
Hometown: Ortley Beach, NJ

1) What is the most important skill you have developed in your academic/athletic career? Focus
2) Who has been the most influential person in your life? Probably my brother but I always looked up to Felix Kjellberg (PewDiePie) as well.
3) What is one item you cannot live without? My phone
4) What is your favorite "go-to" snack? Goldfish
5) What are your top three warm-up songs? FSK Satellite - "ANSIA NO", Charlie Puth - "Attention", and Tuta Black - "Paky"
6) What is your favorite movie or TV Show? Impractical Jokers (TV show) & A Silent Voice (movie)
7) What is the most memorable sporting event that you have ever attended? The US Open (tennis)
8) What is your favorite memory from playing on an OCC team? Traveling to Georgia with my team for Nationals or winning two golds at the Regional tournament.
9) If you could have one superpower, which would you choose? Mind-reading
10) Who would you most like to switch places with for a day, and why? I love being me but if I had to choose I would switch with Novak Djokovic (Tennis World #1). I’d love to know what it feels like to be THE best in the world at something where no matter who you face you can always overcome the challenge.
11) Who is your favorite athlete? Novak Djokovic
12) What advice would you give someone looking to participate in athletics at the junior college level? If you manage your time well, it can be really fun, and not quite as difficult as many people make it out to seem.

Interested in being featured in the next Student-Athlete spotlight? Contact OCC Athletics Technical Coordinator Kevin Byrne (kbyrne@ocean.edu)!