The "Cobra Spotlight" is a weekly highlight of a student-athlete at Coker College. Each week we take a different athlete from a different sport and display some facets to get more familiar with them. This week we take a look at William Marrafao, a member of the men's tennis team.
Name: William Marrafao
Sport: Men’s tennis
Hometown: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Year: Freshman
Major: Computer science and business double major
Why did you choose Coker? I chose Coker because I wanted to be part of the tennis program
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? My first victory in doubles against Francis Marion with my partner Tom Sizeland.
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? When I first arrived to Coker and was very welcomed by the staff and professors at the college.
Favorite class: Discrete mathematics
Favorite professor: Paul Dostert
Plans after graduation: Stay in the U.S. and maybe go to grad school
Favorite movie: The Italian Job
Favorite type of music: Classic rock
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite professional athlete: Novak Djokovic
Favorite color: Green
Favorite TV show: Family Guy
Most prized possession: My dog
What is something people may not know about you? I am from Brazil.