Getting to Know...Max Maund
X-Men soccer defender Max Maund is the latest athlete featured in our Getting to Know your X-Women and X-Men series throughout the summer. Max recently completed his second year with the X-Men and is a Human Kinetics student from Courtenay, BC.
What brought you to StFX?
Graham Kennedy, my head coach, was the main reason I came to StFX. I didn't know a single soul at StFX before arriving in my first year in 2009 as a transfer student from UVic. I wanted to play soccer at the university level and Graham gave me the opportunity to do so.
What has been your best moment in a StFX uniform so far?
My best moment in a StFX uniform would have to be when we beat Saint Mary's 3-2 on our home field in October, 2010. We went into the game as the only undefeated team in the country and we were losing 1-0 at halftime. Saint Mary's were ranked No. 5 in the country at the time and we came back and won the game.
What are you looking forward to this season?
I am looking forward to having the opportunity to play with an unbelievable group of guys, with a great coaching staff and representing the best university in the country!
Who has been the most influential person in your life (and why?)
My dad has been the most influential person in my life. He has always supported me, especially when it comes down to playing sports. It didn't matter what the sport was, whether it was hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball or rugby, he always made it possible for me to pursue excellence in sport.
One thing you cannot live without is...?
Athletics
My dream vacation destination is...?
Australia or New Zealand
Tell us one thing fans may not know about you
I love to surf, skateboard, wakeboard, snowboard and skimboard
I am a type 1 diabetic
FAVORITES:
Past-time/hobby: Watching movies
Restaurant: The Keg
Book: Lord of the Rings
TV show: Entourage
Movie: Step Brothers
Actor/Actress: Will Ferrell
Singer/Band: Tom Petty
Sport (other than your own): Rugby
Pro sports team: Arsenal
Pro sports athlete: Thierry Henry