Once again in 2021-22, Virginia Lottery presents "Inside the Nest", a series of profiles of UMW Athletics student-athletes and staff. This month's featured student-athlete is junior Jackson Popeck of the men's lacrosse team.

Name: Jackson Popeck
Sport: Men's Lacrosse
Hometown: Springfield, VA
Major: Marketing 

Favorite Class:
Business Communication 

Favorite Professor:
Professor Campos 

Favorite part about being a UMW student-athlete:
My favorite part about being a UMW student-athlete is the sense of community there is within athletics. Win or lose, it is always great to be surrounded by great people. 

Favorite thing to do in Fredericksburg:
Friday morning breakfast at Taco Bell with my good friend Hunter Tipton. 

Fun fact about me:
I do not eat fruits or veggies. 

Favorite UMW memory:
Homecoming my freshman year  

What has playing at UMW meant to you:
There is no place I would rather be, I have made some lifelong friends and some memories that I will cherish forever. 

Post-graduate plans:
Looking to work in the sports industry 

I would like to thank:
My parents, I would not be in the place I am without them. 

What do you think is the most important characteristic in being a good teammate?
Being selfless, the best teammates put the best interest of the team before their own self-interest.