Your Name
Collin Madson
What High School do you attend?
Mukwonago High School
Please highlight your accomplishments while in High School.
During my high school career I accomplished so much on the court and off. I played varsity basketball for three years. I was a starter and 2nd leading scorer my junior season and we won a Regional Championship. I was named All-Conference Honorable Mention. As a Senior, I lead the team to a Regional Championship. I was chosen as team captain before the season started and took that job very seriously. I was honored to lead my team into battle every night whether at practice or a game. During this season, I broke the MHS record for most 3’s made in a career, scored 1000 points in my career, became the single season points leader and 2nd all time leading scorer. I was named 1st Team All-Conference, Honorable Mention All-State and was chosen for the WBCA All-Star game. My coaches selected me as MVP of the team and I fulfilled my dream of playing college basketball at a school I love with coaches and teammates that I am excited to play with at UW-Whitewater. While most of my accomplishments are on the court, I also overcame a lot of challenges in the classroom and am proud to say I am graduating with a 2.97 GPA. I know this isn’t going to win me any scholarships or awards, but I worked extremely hard for this GPA and I am very proud of it. If given the chance I would tell kids who struggle with learning to work as hard as you can and understand that your grades do not define you. If you do your absolute best, be proud of what you did, and own it. We all have different skills and abilities and we have to celebrate the wins in life. Mukwonago has been a great community to me and my family and I am grateful for the relationships and success that I have created while at MHS.
Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My mom and dad Annie and Nick Madson have been married for 20 years and are great role models to me and my siblings. My dad is a Master Sergeant in the USAF and works at the 115th Fighter Wing in Madison, WI. My mom works at the Mukwonago School District as an IT Technician. I have a brother Jamo who plays baseball and a sister Mia who plays volleyball. I am blessed to have three grandparents still with me, Larry and Shirley Struve and Rita Madson, who love me very much. Sadly, we lost my grandfather Terry Madson this past February, he was the best. I am lucky to have many aunts and uncles and cousins who I am close to as well. My family is very important to me and is my biggest support system in life.
What are your plans after graduation?
I will be attending UW-Whitewater to play basketball and major in Physical Education.
What is your favorite meal?
Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Australia – I would love to swim in the ocean there, because the water is so clear and I have always wanted to pet a kangaroo, and I am sure I could do that there.
What are your favorite movies? TV shows?
Movie: Pursuit of Happiness / TV Show: Stranger Things
Who was/is your favorite teacher/coach from any grade? Why?
Coach Pollnow is my favorite teacher/coach. He always believed in me and helped me reach my goal of playing college basketball. Coach Pollnow is a good man who did so much for me, I will forever be grateful.
What is your favorite thing to do in Mukwonago?
Go to the MHS gym and get shots up.
If you were asked to give advice to the younger students at your school, what would you say?
Keep working. Never give up on your dream, whatever it may be, and chase it until it is accomplished. There are going to be days when you do not feel like showing up but keep pushing and remember why you started.
If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Will Smith because he is my favorite actor, loves his family and is a good human being. We would eat at Qdoba in Mukwonago
What is your favorite thing about our community?
The love and passion they have for athletics. The support they show at games and events is great.
What have you done to make Mukwonago a better place?
I have prided myself on being a good role model to the youth in our community. Making sure that kids understand what hard work and dedication looks like, always making good choices to ensure that I did not disappoint those kids that looked up to me. I have had the opportunity to work with youth boys basketball players while working at Jr. Indians basketball camps since I was a freshman, and hope to continue to help each year while in college. With the help of my family and friends, I have personally raised close to $10,000 for Make-A-Wish as a member of Mukwonago Basketball over my 9 years in the program and helped build our campaign over the years. We raised over $300,000 in the last three years, and it will continue to grow.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I see myself teaching High School gym and coaching a varsity basketball team after spending 5 years playing professional basketball overseas.
Have you ever had a nickname? What is it and why were you given it?
Cedar – my baseball team came up with it in 8th grade and it has stuck throughout the years.
What are you passionate about?
I am passionate about basketball, my family and my faith.
What is something on your bucket list?
Deep Sea Fishing in Outer Banks, North Carolina
What is your go to band / singer when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Lil Durk
Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Month: June
Holiday: Christmas
Best Single Day: March 22 (my birthday)
What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My girlfriend Abby Hangartner – she is beautiful, funny and very supportive. Definite 10 out of 10
Who inspires you to be better?
My young friend Cameron, who was a bright spot of my senior season. Cameron is 5-year-old boy who came to our Make-A-Wish basketball game. He watched that game with such excitement, jumping up and down and just wanting to get on that court. At half time we had a moment where I picked him up and he joined me on the bench. The next game we got to go on the court and play some hoops together. We have had a connection ever since. For the rest of the season, he came to our games and became our hype man. This tough little dude has had an uphill battle since he was a baby and continues to climb the mountain with resilience and strength. With a smile on his face, he keeps showing everyone what he is made of. He inspires me to be better, to enjoy every moment and be grateful for the little things. Thank you, Cameron.
Who would you like to give a Shout Out to that contributed to your success?
My Mom and Dad. They have always believed in me and go above and beyond to help me chase my dreams. They have always been there for me through the good and the bad, and always push me to keep working.
