Student-Athlete of the Week - Lauren Schaefer

 
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Sept. 25, 2008

Name: Lauren Schaefer

Sport: Field Hockey

Post-college ambition: To earn her MBA and CPA certification

Person with greatest influence in athletic career: Family

Biggest thrill in sports: The come-from-behind, overtime win against Indiana on Senior Day in 2007

Athlete you most admire: Gale Sayers

What impresses you most about your coaches: Her drive to constantly make herself and the team better

What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: Learning the mental aspect of the game

Hobbies and outside interests: Traveling

Pre-competition superstition: Jenna ties bows in my hair

Favorite movies: Wedding Crashers

Favorite TV shows: Reba

Favorite musical artist: Jimmy Buffett

Favorite foods: Sushi

Favorite class: African American Music

Favorite book: A Long Way Gone

Favorite funny movie quote: "Make me a bicycle, clown!" - Wedding Crashers

Favorite professional team: Green Bay Packers

Favorite sports writer or announcer: Rick Reilly

People you'd most like to meet: LeBron James

Best advice you've gotten about sports: "If you're not first, you're last."

Why you chose U of L: Because of the incredible coaching staff

Best part of being an athlete: The opportunities

What is your favorite place you have ever visited: Austin, Texas

What is your favorite season or seasons of the year (spring, summer, etc.): Fall

 

 

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