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Student-Athlete of the Week - Natasha Leickly
Nov. 5, 2012
Post-collegiate Ambition: To teach students with special needs Person with Greatest Influence on Athletic Career: My mom and dad Biggest Thrill in Sports: Beating #4 ranked UConn at home in overtime my sophomore year Athlete You Most Admire: Michael Jordan What Impresses You Most About Your Coach: Her passion and knowledge of the game. She also gives the best inspirational/motivational speeches on game day. What Has Been Your Biggest Obstacle to Overcome: Being a more vocal leader Hobbies and Outside Interests: Hanging out with family and friends, reading, and listening to music Pre-competition Superstition: Team cheers before the game Favorite Professional Team: Cincinnati Reds Favorite Movie: Love Actually Favorite TV Shows: Modern Family Favorite Food: Ice cream Favorite Musical Groups: Florence and the Machine and Mumford & Sons Favorite Book: Harry Potter Favorite Professor: All the professors I have had in the College of Education are outstanding Favorite Class: EDTP 345 - Special Populations in Schools Favorite Funny Movie Quote: "and we're the three best friends that anyone could have" - Alan from The Hangover Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Mahatma Gandhi Best Advice I Have Gotten in Sports: Don't worry about outcomes. Just trust in the process and have a go! Words That Best Describes Me: Happy and easy going What People Should Know About Me but Probably Don't: I play the violin If They Made a Movie of Your Life, Who Would Star in it and What Would It Be Called: Rachel McAdams in "Blessed" If You Could Have Dinner With Three People, Who Would It Be? Zack Galifianakis, Channing Tatum, and Gabby Douglas Why I Chose UofL: Because of the amazing team chemistry and the wonderful support we get as student-athletes Best Part of Being a Student-Athlete: Spending time with my teammates every day Moment You Realized You Were Really Good at Your Sport: When I was recruited to play at UofL
If I Won the Lottery, I Would Use the Money For: Traveling the world! What Is Your Favorite Place You Have Ever Visited: Argentina with the team my freshman year Favorite Season: Spring |
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