Wrestling recruit’s vision prepares him for life at U.Va.
When incoming students arrive for orientation at Virginia, it is easy for future Cavaliers to picture themselves studying on Grounds, walking to class and fitting into the environment. But it is harder for athletes whose first experiences as Virginia students are strenuous workouts and worries about how they will balance their training with studies. Even with this stress, freshman wrestler Michael Battista maintains his confidence by envisioning his daily successes as a Cavalier.