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PBR: Why did you choose the school you did?
Schnackenberg: I chose the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse because it was a place that I could see myself succeeding both on and off the field. I really connected with the coaching staff and loved the plan that they had for the program in the future.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?
Schnackenberg: I was considering Luther College, UMD, St. Mary’s, Gustavus and St.  Thomas after narrowing it down to a few schools.

PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you? How did your relationship develop with him?
Schnackenberg: They first saw me at the MN Top Prospect event for PBR in Minnetonka this past summer. Our relationship developed very well after texting and having a few talks over the phone. Eventually I set up a visit and I was very impressed by everything that UW-La Crosse had to offer, and coach Scott Gillitzer and I stayed in touch and talked about once a week leading up to my commitment. 

PBR: Do you feel relieved now that the process is over and you can just focus on baseball and not deal with everything that goes into picking a school?
Schnackenberg: Yes, I do feel very relieved now that I know where I am going next year. I am excited that I can just focus on school and training for the upcoming season and not have to
worry about making a decision for next year.

PBR: Was there one deciding factor that put your choice over the top?
Schnackenberg: The biggest deciding factor for me was I could see myself being successful both on and off the field at UW-La Crosse. I liked what the school had to offer me for academics, and I could see myself being successful off the field.  I also really liked what the coaches had planned for the future and the culture that they have built within the program. It was very interesting to me to know that I would be joining a team that has a history of winning and being a top team every year.

PBR: Who has helped you the most to get to where you are today?
Schnackenberg: My family has helped me the most to get to where I am today. They have supported me through every step of the way since I started playing baseball and they have always been there for me and I couldn’t thank them enough for everything that they have done for me over the years.

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it easy/difficult?
Schnackenberg: My expectations for the recruiting process was that it was going to be very stressful. I was wrong about this because it was more fun than stressful. It was very fun for me to get out on visits and see all the different schools and what they had to offer me, both academically and for my baseball career. All the coaches that I talked with and built a relationship with were very good coaches that have built amazing programs. The hardest part of the recruiting process was telling coaches that I wouldn’t be coming to their school and just thanking them for the time they spent recruiting me. Overall it was a great experience and fun for me, but I am glad it’s over.

PBR: What plans does the coaching staff have in store for you in your freshman season?
Schnackenberg: The coaching staff thinks that I am a player that could make an impact in my freshman season. They plan that I will have an impact on the mound early on and be able to give them quality innings on the mound. I am going to attempt to be a two-way player in college.

PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?
Schnackenberg:  It’s hard to pick out one that is most memorable, but my best memories are from
growing up and playing baseball with so many different players and building relationships with so many of them. I have built more relationships and made more memories playing baseball then through anything else.

PBR: Who is the best player that you have competed against?
Schnackenberg: Max Carlson