Oct. 5, 2004

Q: What's the biggest change from high school soccer to collegiate soccer?

A: The biggest change and challenge I have had is the level of fitness. I was fit for high school, but coming here is a big jump.

Q: What does coach expect from you this season?

A: I think the coaching staff expects for me as a player to improve and grow in my abilities. They want me to put everything I can into practice knowing everyday that I did my best.

Q: What's the hardest part about being a student-athlete?

A: The hardest part about being a student athlete is lack of sleep. My body requires a a lot of sleep so when I am running from practice to weights to class to study hall, and I don't get a nap in after waking up at 6:20 am, my body starts to get tired. Q: How do you feel about this years freshman class?

A: I think my class has a lot of potential if we continue to work hard and improve. We have a lot to learn as players, even just with experience, but give us time and we should be very strong.

Q; What will you have to do in order to get playing time this season?

A: I personally will have to contimue to become more and more fit, but also improve my abilities as a player. There is never something one can't work on so I am just trying to go to every function leaving my best behind me when I leave.

Q: What's the best thing about playing in the Big 12?

A: The best thing about playing in the Big 12 is the amount of suppot we receive as female athletes. We are treated like we are the most important and that influences female athletes to strive to do their best.