Sept. 16, 2003

Q: How do you think the preseason Brazil trip helped prepare the team for this season?
A: "For one, it bonded us a little closer. We got to play six games between both teams. That gave us so much more experience. We got to play against some pretty good teams over there."

Q: What are you expecting from your freshman season? Any Goals?
A: "I don't have anything in particular. I just want to get out there and play. I want to make something of myself and make myself know. Just have a lot of fun with it."

Q: What does coach expect from you this year?
A: "When I am on the bench, encouraging the team on and off the field. On the field, winning 50/50 balls. I like playing in the air."

Q: What are your expectations for the team this year?
A: "We've been told that we have one on the best incoming freshman classes in years. I think we are going to go pretty far."

Q: What do you think will set this team apart from past years?
A: We try to dominate and just keep on going. We have had some injuries, but we always come back.

Q: What has been the hardest adjustment to transition to college and college soccer?
A: "Dorm life. I actually like classes, but I don't like how they just throw out a date. With soccer it is so much faster."