Get to Know the Green Bay Blizzard
Western is proud to partner with the Green Bay Blizzard again in 2024 to be their official training gym of the season! You might see some of the players in the club working hard on their fitness and working hard on their relaxation in the steam room, sauna, and hot tub, so we wanted to introduce some members of the team. Three of their players graciously took time to answer some of our questions and give us the lowdown on their training routines, sources of inspiration, and of course, answers to the heavy hitters—like whether they'd rather face 100 duck-sized horses or one horse-sized duck!
Keep reading and get to know some of Green Bay’s premier athletes - Max, Shawn, and Ravarius!
1. Name/Nickname & position on the team
Max Meylor or “Moo”
Quarterback
Shawn Steele II - Back home, I go by “Al”
Defensive back
Ravarius “Vie” Rivers
Defensive back, Kick return
2. What’s your favorite pre-game meal or snack?
M: Fruit protein smoothie
S: Chicken Alfredo and Starbursts
R: I don’t eat before I workout.
3. What’s your go-to pump-up song for working out?
M: Future, Rufus Du Sol and John Summit
S: “I Wish” by Kodak Black
R: “Eye of the Tiger”
4. Tell us about a favorite football memory or highlight (from any time in your life).
M: Making it to the DIII Nation Championship at UW-Whitewater.
S: 2018 against Alabama A&M, where I recorded 15 tackles, 1 sack, 1 TFL 1Int. Unfortunately didn’t come out with a victory, but that’s by far my favorite football game ever.
R: My first time running the football, I scored an 80-yard run.
5. Aside from football, what other sports or physical activities do you enjoy?
M: Golf!
S: Basketball, Riding bikes and lifting weights
R: Basketball, soccer, tennis, skateboarding, swimming, and I want to start golfing.
6. Who is your biggest inspiration in sports, and why?
M: Joe Burrow. He persevered through adversity all throughout his collegiate and professional career.
S: Michael Jordan because he’s considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time and is still relevant in the game after retiring. Also, he donates millions of dollars to organizations all over the country.
R: My brothers, because I looked up to them. They were my superheroes.
7. What's your favorite thing about being part of the Blizzard?
M: Playing in front of our great fans!
S: The fans. Being able to bring the community out by winning.
R: The outreach in the community and the resources they give us.
8. Outside of football, what are your hobbies or interests?
M: I like working out, fishing, and golfing.
S: I play video games, lift weights, and help out with my dad’s little league football team.
R: I’m a barber, I love animals, and I own 3 German Shepherds.
9. What's your favorite motivational quote or saying?
M: Play where your feet are.
S: BBTY, which means Be Better Than Yesterday.
R: Carpe Diem. Seize the day.
10. What's the most adventurous thing you've ever done?
M: Jumped into a cave with water in Jamaica.
S: Water biking in Long Beach, California.
R: Dove off a 20-foot cliff into a cold spring.
11. What's your favorite way to unwind after a tough game or practice?
M: Talk to my parents, Joen and Dave.
S: Water, stretch and rest
R: Food and sleep
12. What’s your dream vacation look like?
M: Boating and golfing in the summer up north Wisco with my boys.
S: Bora Bora with no budget.
R: Clear skies, blue waters.
13. What's your favorite thing to do in your downtime during the offseason?
M: Visit my sisters in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and Austin, Texas.
S: Work on my weaknesses and network.
R: Coaching kids.
14. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
M: When adverse situations occur, revert to what you’re fundamentally good at.
S: Hard times don’t last, tough people do.
R: Persistence is key.
15. What’s a fun fact about yourself that your teammates might not know?
M: I’m the youngest in the family and I have two sisters!
S: I have 7 dogs at home.
R: I was on House of Payne.
16. What’s your favorite thing to do at Western?
M: Shoot some hoops either before or after my workout for some good vibes. Also, the steam room/sauna is 💯
S: Hot tub
R: Steam room and track
17. Would you rather fight one horse-sized duck or a hundred duck-sized horses and why?
M: One horse-sized duck because you can just focus on one enemy and not get caught from behind by one of the little horses 😂
S: I’ll take my chances with the horse-sized duck to see where I’m at with my boxing career.
R: 100 duck-sized horses
Lightning Round Questions: Pick One
Cats or dogs?
M: Dogs
S: Dogs
R: Dogs
Early bird or night owl?
M: Night owl
S: Night owl
R: Both
Power of flight or invisibility?
M: Flight
S: Invisibility
R: Flight
Tattoos or piercings?
M: Tattoos
S: Tattoos
R: Tattoos
Breakfast or dinner?
M: Dinner
S: Breakfast
R: Dinner
Texting or calling?
M: Texting
S: Calling
R: Texting
Burgers or tacos?
M: Burgers
S: Tacos
R: Tacos
City life or country living?
M: Country living
S: City life
R: City life
Unicorn or dragon?
M: Dragon
S: Dragon
R: Dragon
Hugs or high fives?
M: Hugs
S: Hugs
R: High fives
Truth or dare?
M: Dare
S: Dare
R: Dare
Cake or pie?
M: Cake
S: Pie
R: Pie
Now that you know more about the players, check them out on the field! Visit the Blizzard’s website and see their game schedule, and learn more about their team and their commitment to community involvement throughout Green Bay.
