University of Richmond Athletics

Spider Spotlight - John David Sanderson
04/03/2015 | Men's Golf
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| Class: | Junior |
| Hometown: | Suffolk, Va. |
| Previous: | Summit Christian Academy |
| Major(s): |
Business Administration |
Twice a month, we'll visit with a different Spider student-athlete in the Spider Spotlight.
Meet John David…
Career aspirations: Use degree in finance to do community development
Three words to describe yourself: gullible, fun-loving, determined.
Best or most memorable moment as a member of your Spider program (doesn't have to be on the field/court): Freshman trip to Ireland. Losing many golf balls to the fescue and beautiful ocean.
The best nickname on the team: Piz. (Danny Pizetoski)
Strengths: Hard-working
Toughest opponents: VCU
Working to improve: My short game. 125 yrds and in.
Best sports memory: High school basketball jersey being retired.
Favorite meal: Steak and baked potatoes at outback
Favorite ice cream: Cookie Dough
On your playlist: Kings Kaleidoscope, Sovereign Grace Music, Trip Lee, Josh Garrels, Shai Linne
Most embarrassing thing on your playlist: One Direction, “Story of My Life”
If you have one wish: See the team make match-play in the NCAA tournament
What most people don't know about you: I don't like feet
If you could go on any game show: America's Best Dance Crew
Hidden talent: Ping Pong
Dream car: 1976 VW Bug
If you could travel anywhere in the world: Australia
Favorite class: Introduction to Poetry
Pets: Gold retriever and cat
Hero: Jesus
Favorite childhood TV show: Little bear/Rocket Power
If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive: John Piper
If you could have any superpower: Fly











