Michael Sanfilippo is a junior tri-captain for the men's soccer side and key member of the Monks' midfield. Since arriving to Saint Joseph's in the fall of 2008, the 2009 Third Team All-GNAC selection has played in 55 games and contributed four goals and two assists offensively.
Men's Soccer Head Coach Steve Babineau:
Michael is a leader on and off the field and was selected as a team captain – as a junior –by his teammates. Michael’s technical ability helps out our midfield tremendously. We try to play possession soccer and Michael plays a huge role. We have asked him a number of times to play in the middle and out wide and he has accepted every challenge I’ve put in front of him and has played with a strong work ethic and determination. Michael is almost like a player-coach, anything you ask he will do for the better of the team. I look forward to coaching him for the next couple of years.
Bio information:
Full name: Michael Sanfilippo
Born when and where? December 31,1989
in Newton, MA
Year: junior
Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Walpole, MA
High School: Walpole High School
Sport(s) and position(s): Soccer,
Midfield
Favorites:
Song: Anything on Cam Sprague's
itunes
Professional Sports
Team: Boston Bruins
Athlete: Corey Grant
Food: Spaghetti and meatballs
T.V. Show(s): Family Guy, Entourage,
Sportscenter, Cops
Movie(s): Dumb and Dumber, Step Brothers, Beer
League, and anything else that makes me laugh
Book: No Country For Old Men
Feature Questions
Why did you choose Saint Joseph's College?
I chose St. Joe's because my brother went here so I knew it was
a good school, and they also had the major I wanted.
What is/was your favorite class at St. Joe's and
why?
Reg Hannaford's Ancient and Modern Medicine class that I took
last spring. We had a lot of laughs to say the least.
What was your first job?
Charles River Country Club
Who would you like to trade places for a day with and
why?
The guy from Man vs. Food so I can eat as much as I want and get
paid for it.
What is on your "Bucket List?"
Skydive, bungee jump, swim with sharks...so basically anything
thats going to give me a rush.
Talent you'd most like to have:
I'd love to know how to play the drums.
What do you drive?
A blue 2000 Ford Ranger. She's a beauty.
What is your motto?
I don't have a motto, I just go with the flow.
Do you have any superstitions before you go into a big
game?
I put my sock and cleat on my left foot before I put on the
right ones.
Why did you choose your jersey #?
I've worn number 6 all my life until I was a freshman here at
St. Joe's and had to wear number 27. Luckily I got 6 back this
year.
What is your most memorable moment as an athlete at
SJC?
Winning the GNAC championship last year
Who has had the greatest impact on your life?
My family. They are always there for me, and support me with
whatever i choose to do.
Can you tell us something about you that most people don't
know?
I love cartoon movies
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Hopefully doing some type of police work, and just living the
dream.
If you could meet anyone (past or present) who would it be
and why?
I'd like to meet Ted Williams. Not only was he one of the best
hitters of all time, but he fought in two wars.
What are your hobbies?
Being outdoors, hanging out with my friends, and playing soccer
whenever I can.
What is your ideal day away from athletics?
Just sitting by my pool on a nice day with my family and friends around.
Do you plan on playing sports or coaching after you graduate?
I hope I'll play some sort of soccer after college, and
hopefully end up teaching my kids how to play someday.
What are your personal and team goals for this
season?
Win another GNAC championship and make a run in the NCAA tournament.