Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  Returning letterman....Started and played the entire match in 2-1 overtime loss to Barton (10-9-19)....Transfer from Western Texas College, where he played his freshman and sophomore seasons....Junior college teammate of Matthew Alvarado....Division II ADA Academic Achievement Award 2021....Student-Athlete Advisory Committee 2020-21....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2019 (fall), 2020 (spring, fall), 2021 (spring).

WTC: All-Region and All-Tournament pick as a sophomore....Dean's List student.

PERSONAL:

• Born Yosimar Huerta in Laredo, TX
• A graduate of J.W. Nixon High School, where he played for coaches Rodriguez, Esquinca, and Juarez
• Three-year member of the first squad
• Two-time All-Region and All-Conference selection
• Nicknames are Yosi and Yoshi

PERSONAL FAVORITIES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Doctor
• Favorite Superhero: Spider-Man
• Favorite Athlete: Guillermo Ochoa
• Favorite Sports Team: Club América
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: The 100
• Favorite Food:  Tamales
• Favorite Vacation Spot:  South Padre Island, TX
• Twitter Handle: @yosimarh5
• Instagram Account: @yosimarh5
• Your Motivation Music: Urbano Latino
• Favorite Thing About FMU: Hartzler Soccer Field
• Favorite Off-Field Activity: Drawing
• Goals for Upcoming Season: One of my goals is to grow every day as a person as well as a player and learn from all my teammates and coaches; Work every day to meet the objectives and expectations that the coach and the team will propose for the season
• Why you first chose your sport: I grew up in a soccer environment, so I was basically influenced by all my friends who played
• Brush With Greatness: I was having breakfast next to David Robinson (former professional basketball player with the San Antonio Spurs), but I didn’t have any idea who he was until everyone started asking for pictures