Daniel Seddon didn't let cystic fibrosis stop him from playing collegiate baseball and it still isn't stopping him. The former Triton (2014-15) recently completed his first triathlon and when he's not working as a finacial analyst, he is coaching the sport he loves.

Tell us what you've been up to since graduating from UMSL?
 Since graduating, I have worked as a Financial Analyst and have been married for five years!
 
You're still involved with baseball, working with Gashouse Baseball in St. Louis. Why has it been important for you to remain around the sport and to now give back to the future generation of ball players? 
Between my dad being a coach and so many other coaches who made an impact on my life (Coach Brady, Coach Jay, Coach Freidel), giving back and returning the favor just seemed like the natural move. Any role I can play in helping them succeed on the field or simple life advice is the most amazing reward. 
 
You also recently completed a triathlon. What was that experience like, especially as someone who has cystic fibrosis?
 It was easily the toughest event I've ever completed, but so worth it! A triathlon has always been a bucket list item for me because of CF. Not many in that community have been able to complete a triathlon, of any distance, so I wanted to strive for that goal. The phrase my family and I use is "Something to Prove" so I wanted to prove it can be done and just because someone has an illness it shouldn't hold them back from anything! I hope in some way that helps someone, but in the mean time I'll keep pushing. My goal is a half ironman distance by the end of 2021! 
 
As evidenced by completing a triathlon, you have not let cystic fibrosis define you, even though there certainly are struggles. Talk about your attitude towards this and what you are still doing to help raise awareneness of the disease?
First, my parents shaped me at a young age to not let CF define me, but I define what CF means to me. They helped me push myself and try all the things the other kids were doing, and I owe them so much for that.  Having been so blessed with the health I've had, I want to keep pushing the limits of CF and encourage others to do the same. Whether they have CF, or struggle in some other way, my only hope is to inspire someone to keep going and keep pushing their own limits. There should be nothing that holds you back! I am so thankful my wife allows me to do these silly endurance events and friends that want to join in on the fun. I'll keep going for as long as I can, until the next generation of CFers come along and start dominating life - that will be the biggest win.
 
Your college career didn't start at UMSL, but it finished here. What made you decide to transfer to UMSL?
Coach Brady! Out of high school I was recruited by Coach Brady and I loved his passion and honesty, so when I was looking to transfer I called coach to see if he had any spots available. The UMSL business program played a huge role in that decision as well, I knew upon graduation I would have a really good chance at a solid career. 
 
Favorite baseball memory from your UMSL playing days?
Our spring break trip to Florida senior year. I was really sick going into the year and never thought I would play ball again, my teammates and coaches encouraged me to ease back into it and take it easy. Late fall I started to started back into playing again, and feeling a bit better, but it was a long process. That trip, on the last game, Coach started me at 2nd base and I went on to get the game winning RBI. It was quite an emotional game being back on the field and celebrating with some of my best friends.