Get To Know U: Sean Grossman
Get to Know U is a series that introduces the members of the Miami Hurricanes cross country program.
After meeting sophomore Mulloy Manning in the first edition of cross country’s Get To Know U, this week we focus on sophomore Sean Grossman.
Name: Sean Grossman
Hometown: Deer Park, NY
High School: Half Hollow Hills High School East
Major: Architectural Engineering
Five Questions
Q: What has been your favorite part of being a Hurricane?
A: Being able to be a part of such a diverse community.
Q: What are you most excited for about being in college?
A: Meeting new people that I’ll be friends with for a lifetime.
Q: How does running in college differ from running in high school?
A: I run way more mileage than I did in high school, but that is what is making me better.
Q: What did your weekly mileage get up to at the high point?
A: 70 miles
Q: Tell me how you got started in the sport and whether you excelled right away or if it was a more gradual process of getting to a high level?
A: I decided in 7th grade to join the Cross Country team and let’s just say I wasn’t very good. It took years of hard work and dedication and gradually getting better to get where I am today.
Q: What are you working on this fall to be able to better for at the ACC Championships?
A: I am working on always listening to what Coach Griffiths tells me because I know that will lead me to success.
Q: What was the biggest adjustment for you since your freshmen year?
A: Getting adjusted to tougher practices and getting adjusted to college life in general.
Q: Do you prefer a tactical race, or do you like a race that’s fast from the gun?
A: I prefer an honest race where it’s fast from the start of it.
Q: Do you have a favorite workout during cross country, one that you think is especially beneficial?
A: Mile repeats
Q: How about track versus cross country? Do you prefer one over the other, and is cross country primarily preparation for track?
A: I used to always love Cross Country over track because I found it way better to run in trails than run around an oval over and over and frankly I was just better at it. However, I have slowly started to favor track with the more speed I get. I still love Cross Country though and set goals for it and give it my all every day.
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I committed to Miami over other schools because: Great weather, great academics, great athletics
When I think of Miami cross country, I think of: A team that has the potential to do something really special.
My favorite part of being a Hurricane student-athlete is: being part of the U family.
If I had to describe the team in one word it would be: hardworking
Coral Gables is different from my hometown because: It’s beautiful weather year round!
The biggest adjustment from high school to college has been: Being on my own without my family and close friends from home.
When I committed to the University of Miami, I felt: a feeling of accomplishment that I was going to attend my dream school.
I love running because: It keeps me sane. Without those light runs that help me just clear my head, I don’t think I would make it through college.
My favorite moment in my cross country career was: my high school team winning the league title my senior year.
Quick Hits
Favorite Athlete: Albert Pujols
Favorite Professional Sports Team: New York Mets
Favorite Meal: Penne Alla Vodka
Favorite Candy: Reese’s Peanut butter cups
Favorite Movie: Happy Gilmore
Favorite TV Show: Big Bang Theory
Favorite Music Artist: Kid Cudi
My first pets were: A fish named shark
My favorite place on campus is: Lake Osceola
My favorite University of Miami alumni is: Damon Griffiths
The farthest place from home I’ve been is: France
If I could be any celebrity, I would be: Odell Beckham Jr.
If I could take a vacation anywhere in the world, I would travel to: Australia.
In my spare time, I like to: Relax with friends, watch a good movie
My favorite sport to watch on TV is: Baseball, football, & track
