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Student Athlete Profile - Kristie Wetterer, Volleyball


Aug. 17, 2005

Kristie Wetterer
Volleyball
5-6 * Freshman * Libero
Louisville, Ky.
(Sacred Heart Academy)

Kristie's Bio

People with the greatest influence on her career: Her parents

Biggest thrill in sports: Winning the 2003 Kentucky State Championship

Athlete she most admires: Former Cardinal Sarah Drury

What impresses you most about your coach: His ability to transform players into their full potential

What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: Her height

Hobbies and outside interests: Going to football and basketball games at U of L

Favorite Movie: Meet the Parents

Favorite TV Show: Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Favorite Musical Group/Artist: Rascal Flatts and John Mayer

Favorite Foods: Chili con queso

Favorite Class: Biology

Favorite Book: "To Kill A Mockingbird"

Favorite Funny Movie Quote: "I've got a nice little Saturday planned..." - Old School

Person she'd most like to meet: Oprah Winfrey

Words that describe her best: Caring, determined, thoughtful, outgoing

Best advice she's gotten about sports: "You can pass anything, anytime, anywhere." - Clayton Barnes

What people should know about her but probably don't: She's a twin

If they filmed a movie of her life, who would star in it and what would it be called: Jamie-Lynn DiScala, "The Short One"

If she could have dinner with three people (current, historical, fictional) who would it be: Michael Jordan, Katie Couric, Mother Teresa

Why she chose U of L: She has wanted to go to school at U of L and play for the Cards since she was young.

Best part about being an athlete: The traveling

If she won the lottery, she would use the money for: A trip to Italy and a vacation house for her family.

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