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Student-Athlete of the Week - Ashley Edwardson
March 31, 2010
Name: Ashley Edwardson Sport: Rowing Post-college ambition: Pursue a future in sports photography and coach high school rowing Person(s) with greatest influence in athletic career: My mom. Not only does she continually encourage me, but she also drove me to 5 a.m. practice for two years straight. Biggest thrill in sports: Being in the last 500 meters of a race and walking through the crew you are racing What impresses you most about your coach(es): Laura is a great motivator and a very approachable person. I always feel as though I am being listened to with unbiased ears. What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: The big move from Canada to Kentucky my freshman year. Hobbies and outside interests: Photography, art, reading, sports Pre-competition superstition: I never look at other crews in the starting gates. Favorite movie(s): The Wizard of Oz, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist Favorite TV show(s): Entourage Favorite musical group/artist: Brand New, Death Cab for Cutie, Interpol, Taylor Swift Favorite foods: Sushi Favorite class: Advanced Photo Favorite book: Assault on Lake Casitas, Scar Tissue, The Pact Favorite professional team: If rowing were a pro sport I'd go with the Canadian Men's National Team Person you'd most like to meet: My grandmother Words that describe you best are: Unusual, intense, focused, kind Best advice you've gotten about sports: "To always listen to your gut and go with your instinct. Most times you will be right." What people should know about you but probably don't: My mom forced me to do a learn-to-row camp in grade eight and I hated her for it but now I'm certainly thankful she did. If you could have dinner with three people (current, historical or fictional), who would it be: My mom, Lesley Thompson, Oprah
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