Suzuki, Kurt 2004-11-16
Kurt Suzuki discusses how he became interested in baseball and how he walked on to Cal State Fullerton. He also discusses what it takes to be a college athlete, the award he won and his team’s NCAA National Baseball Championship.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Kurt Suzuki
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Date: November 16, 2004
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 00:40:04
Abstract
Introduction; Hawaii; Family names and occupations; Interest in sports; Best competition; High School team; Coaches perspective; Talent; Defense; Transition; Powerhouse schools; Head coach experience; Wood bats; Brooks Wallace Award; Role Model; Being competitive; Sportsmanship; Cal State Fullerton Coach; Getting a degree; Coach’s career; Playing baseball; Football in college; Biology major; Wanted to coach instead of dentistry; NCAA requirements; Best Aspect of coaching; Athletes going to children’s hospital; Kurt’s best experience; National Championship; Workouts; Toughest thing to face.
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