Feb. 10, 2009

BEAR FACTS Archive

David Galic
Men's Tennis
Senior

When did you start playing your sport?
When I was four and half or five . I had too much energy at home, I broke a window, so I started playing tennis.

Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
My coach that I had back home. I had him for five years. He kind of took me from a young junior through college age.

What is the best part of being a college athlete?
The team spirit and camaraderie. The working hard for a common goal.

Favorite sport other than your own?
The mixed martial arts gets me going. I am a big fan of that.

What is the highlight of your sports career?
Before college the the Junior doubles at the Aussie Open. At college winning the Big 12.

Who are your favorite sports heroes?
I will go with Ali, an old time classic.

What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome?
Balancing social life, sports and school.

What opposing schools do you most look forward to competing against ?
I am looking forward to playing Virginia again. They got the better of me last time.

What is one thing Coach Knoll always tells you?
Don't miss. Get to the net. Be athletic.

Who is your biggest fan?
Denes Lukacs

Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
It just had a really good tennis program, it seemed like a good spot to be.

What's the most important thing you've learned as a Baylor athlete?
Stay committed. Keep working hard, you are going to get there sooner or later.

What is one thing you would change about Baylor?
I wouldn't change anything, it is a fantastic place.

What is your favorite T.V. show?
House

What is your dream job?
To run casino, because it would be interesting and there would never be a dull moment.

What song is playing in your MP3 player right now?
Day `N' Night by the Crookers

Best non-athletic talent?
Being Relaxed

Biggest fear?
Heights

Biggest pet-peeve?
Dirty Dishes

Best opposing Big 12 fans?
Texas A&M

Movies or TV?
TV

MTV or ESPN?
ESPN

compiled by Sean Doerre, Athletic Media Relations student assistant