Cole Haase, a sophomore on the Loyola men’s golf program, has been selected for Loyola’s Pursuit of Excellence spotlight due to his persistence and support while on the team.
Although Haase has been unable to play due to a past surgery, it didn’t stop him from being a part of the team. If anything, it only pushed him to better himself and the team.
“I’m healthier since my surgery. I can have the chance to get back up there or even be better than I was last year, that’s partially what’s motivating me,” Haase said.
Haase’s drive to improve himself has played a role in what excellence is to him and how he can push the limit of what being excellent is.
“It’s the pursuit of being better than what you were yesterday, or being better than you were last year, and just showing that you want to keep getting better and better and better in yourself,” Haase said.
The pursuit of excellence is not exclusive to Haase, as other members on the team have felt his impact. One member, Jude Leboeuf, noticed the positive impact Haase has had.
“Cole is great for boosting morale and always setting an example of what it looks like to be a good teammate and person,” Leboef said.
Leboeuf also attests to the major support Cole has given to the team regardless of the challenges he has faced following surgery.
“He leads by example and is one of the hardest working on the team. While he was still in recovery from his surgery, he was still at team workouts and practice even if he couldn’t participate.” Leboeuf said.
While Haase has enjoyed the golf program stating, “I really like, especially this year, how close the golf team is. We’re all, I don’t want to say best friends but we’re all like brothers,” his impact has been felt across the athletic department, being an example of excellence for all student athletes.
“He is really well known and has a positive impression across the athletic department,” Leboef said.
