JOHNSON, Vt.-The Northern Vermont University-Johnson men's volleyball team continues to celebrate the senior class from the 2021 season. Next on our Senior Spotlight Series is Randal Willette!

Name: Randal Willette

City: Wolfeboro

State: New Hampshire

Sport: Soccer, Volleyball, Track & Field

Major: BFA- Fine Woodworking and Furniture Building

What are your plans after graduation? 

To continue making furniture with my father in his shop and work general construction with my friend's new business.

What is one piece of advice you would give to your freshman self? 

To do your homework as soon as you can. Don't push it off or you may forget about it.

Which NVU faculty or staff member has made the greatest impact on you and why?

 I would have to say my Volleyball Coach Keven John. He has not only been an amazing coach who has ample amount of knowledge about volleyball, but he also has been a great friend who you could take anything to and he always has great advice to share.

What one class would you retake just for fun and why?

 I would retake my Design Studio III Chairs class because it was one of the hardest classes and pieces I have had to make, and I loved every second of it.

What is the most unique thing about your hometown?

 I would have to say that it is the oldest summer resort in NH. Its biggest industry is tourism, so most people only see it in the summer. But it also one of the most beautiful places in the winter.

What is something that people may not know about you but should?

 I would go to the end of the world to help a friend.

Other than the sport(s) you play, what is the other one you'd like to attempt?

 I would of liked to try Lacrosse, Rugby, and maybe even Sepak Takraw which is volleyball but you can't use your hands give it a google.

What one professional athlete (past or present) would you like to have a conversation with and why?

 It would have to be Lionel Messi and I would want to ask him at what point did he know that soccer was going to be his job and if it feels like a job when he's on the pitch of if it still is just a game for fun.

List two things that appear on your post-NVU bucket list?

 I would like to try skydiving, and a trip to Cuba because my brother went there on a school trip and he said it was an amazing experience.

What was your most memorable moment in competition during your Badger career?

 I would have to say it was April 29th 2018 at Colby-Sawyer on a terrible rainy day. I was lined up to be 9th going into finals for Javelin and on my first two throws I was able to take 5th. I had one throw left and my competitor who was in third gave me a little tip on something I was doing wrong and on my third and final throw I got my PR for the season of 42.93m and third in the conference.