University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
#6 Days 'Till Bulldog Men's Soccer
08.20.2016 | Men's Soccer
Asheville, N.C.- The countdown to men's soccer continues, with only six days remaining before their first game of the season on August 26. The Bulldogs will face the Phoenix in Durham, N.C. this Friday at 5:00 p.m. To prepare fans for the 2016 season, meet #6 Grady Bradshaw.
Bradshaw is a local talent who made Asheville his home in 2013. He contributed immediately in his rookie year, playing in all 19 games and earning three starts. This past season, he made appearances in 17 games with five starts. He took 15 shots and scored one goal for the Bulldogs in their 2015 campaign.
Midfielder
Senior
What is you Major:
Health and Wellness
What is your favorite part about UNC Asheville?:
Being from Asheville I love that i am now more involved with the community through UNCA and being able to represent Asheville across the nation in academics and sports.
What are your post-school plans?:
Traveling all over Europe
Why did you choose Asheville?:
Because I grew up watching Bulldog athletics and always imagined myself becoming a Bulldog, when I got the offer and scholarship to make that dream a reality I took it.
How long have you been playing soccer?
Since before I can remember. My earliest childhood memories are me playing soccer.
Who has been your biggest influence on the field?
I would have to say Cristiano Ronaldo especially once he took the field for Manchester United. The way he plays is jaw dropping and you can't help but watch him play.
What are three things you can't live without?
Family, friends, soccer
What's your favorite food?
Fried okra
What nicknames do you have?
G, g-money, g baby,
Do you have a favorite class you've taken here?
Geology with professor Wilcox
When I'm not on the field, I am…
Where I belong
What are you most looking forward to this season?
Winning the Big South Championship
What's something most people may not know about you?
I am a dual citizen
Do you have a favorite place you've visited?
Menorca, Spain
