The "Cobra Spotlight" is a weekly highlight of a student-athlete at Coker College. Each week we take a different athlete from a different sport and display some facets to get more familiar with them. This week we take a look at Artur Cabral, a member of the men's volleyball team.

Name: Artur Cabral

Sport: Men’s Volleyball

Position: Outside Hitter/Opposite

Hometown: Maceió, AL. Brazil

Year: Junior

Major: Computer science major/math minor

Why did you choose Coker? The hospitality and kindness from people around here caught my attention, and convinced that I would be home here at Coker.

What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? My sophomore volleyball season, which was a blessed season as a group and individually.

What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? When I went to Cirque du Soleil with Destination Unknown in my sophomore year

Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own?  Men’s tennis, I have played tennis’ tournaments before.

Favorite class:  CS375 (computational methods) was the best one so far.

Favorite professor: Dr. Dostert

Plans after graduation: Play professional volleyball in Europe

Favorite movie: Da Vinci Code

Favorite type of music: I am very eclectic, but pop music, and before games always Rock ‘n Roll

Favorite food: Fresh shrimp and seafood

Favorite sports team: Flamengo, from Brazil.

Favorite color: Blue

Favorite TV show: Mr. Robot

Most prized possession: My bike and my cellphone

What is something people may not know about you? I have played for the volleyball national team in Brazil

Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? Tuca. I have this nickname since I was very little, and my family members gave to me.

One word that describes you: Dedicated