In the wake of all that is happening in society today, the goal of Academy of Art Athletics remains the same: to help shine a light on our amazing student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. With that in mind, ART U brings to you the latest installment of the Knights Roundtable!
This week's roundtable rotates over to feature men's soccer freshman
Bilal Mihoubi! Helping the Urban Knights go 4-2 in his collegiate debut season, Bilal thrived as a vital contributor to the ART U defense. Tied for the most minutes played on the team (549), he started every match, contributed to two shutouts, and ended the spring campaign as a member of the
All-PacWest Northern California Team. A native of Notre-Dame-de-I'lle-Perrot, Quebec, Canada, Bilal is currently studying in the School of Advertising at Academy of Art. Without further delay, let's meet Bilal!
Sports Information: Can you talk a little bit about your hometown and where you grew up? What did you like to do when you were young?
Bilal: Montreal is my hometown; I was born and raised over there. When I was younger, my friends and I used to take our bikes and go play soccer in our area.
Sports Info: When did you first start developing a passion for soccer? What did you like about it?
Bilal: When I was around three years old, I used to kick the ball with my dad. I am Algerian and it is very popular over there and I just loved it and kept playing since then.
Sports Info: What is your go-to comfort food?
Bilal: Chicken and my mom's couscous.
Sports Info:Â Who is one person you look up to and why?
Bilal: My parents for all the sacrifices they did for my brother and me.
Sports Info: What is your favorite part about being a student-athlete?
Bilal: My favorite part is being able to get a diploma while doing what I love to do which is playing this sport.
Sports Info: If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
Bilal: A lion or an eagle because they are the most respected and don't step down from any challenges.
Sports Info: What attracted you to your major and what do you love most about your major?
Bilal:Â I think it is more interesting and I do not get bored working on it.
Sport Info: What do you enjoy doing the most in San Francisco?
Bilal: I just enjoy the weather when it's good and playing games.
Sports Info: What is your dream job?
Bilal: My dream job is to be a professional soccer player.
Sports Info: If you could play alongside any professional soccer player, who would it be and why?
Bilal:Â Paul Pogba because I like his style of play and we would get along on and off the field.
