Make Mansfield Yours - Zach Merkle '18

Make Mansfield Yours is a weekly feature on GoMounties.com that highlights a current Mansfield University student-athlete or alumni on why they chose Mansfield and what makes the university special to them. The feature aligns with NCAA Division II's brand of Make It Yours that allows student-athletes to shape their athletic and academic experience to be exactly what they want it to be.

Zach Merkle
Special/Early Childhood Education
Class of 2018
Baseball

Why did you choose Mansfield University?
I chose Mansfield University for the ability to fulfill my dreams of becoming a Special Education teacher, and also having the ability to play in one of the best Division II baseball conferences in the country.

What makes Mansfield University special to you?
We have such a close-knit community here at Mansfield. I enjoy knowing a good portion of my peers, and having a close relationship with my professors in the Education Department.

How has Mansfield University and Division II allowed you to customize your college experience and Make It Yours?
Mansfield University Baseball and Division II as a whole have kept my life structured. From maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and planning out my studies, I have been able to remain structured on a daily basis.

Plans after graduation?
I would like to move back home to the Lehigh Valley area and find a job in an elementary school. I would also like to get my foot in the door of a possible high school baseball coaching job.

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Players Mentioned

#4 Zach Merkle: C/OF; 5' 10"; Senior; R/R

Players Mentioned

#4 Zach Merkle
: 5' 10"; Senior; R/R
: C/OF

Players Mentioned

#4 Zach Merkle

Players Mentioned

#4 Zach Merkle