Did your parents push you hard to compete in sports?
My parents never pushed me to play sports. It was always my decision to play, but they always supported me in whatever I wanted to do. They are the type of parents that everyone wanted to have. They were at every one of my games and were there for me through the good and the bad. They gave up a lot over the years to drive me all over the place. There were times when I was playing on three or four different teams and they never complained. I know without them I wouldn’t be where I am today.
How long have you been playing soccer competitively?
I started playing soccer when I was four or five. Ever since I was little it was my first love. I started to become real serious about it probably when I started playing on the Pennsylvania state team when I was 12 or 13. Did you play any other sports when you were younger? I used to swim and play basketball. I played basketball in high school. I also did gymnastics until I was five or six but quit because it was at the same time as soccer.
How did you become a goalkeeper instead of a striker or defensive player?
I use to play a half in the goal and a half on the field when I was younger. I was one of the few that volunteered to play in the goal. I think I liked it at first because I got to get dirty. Then I made the state team as a keeper and started to concentrate on it more. I still love playing on the field but playing keeper is my love. You can win or lose a game by making or not making a save and that’s what I love about the position.
Why did you choose to come to Fairfield? Fairfield had everything I was looking for in a school. Academically it was strong and they had a great soccer program. I knew I would be challenged in the classroom and on the soccer field. I fell in love with the school on my official visit. I really liked the soccer girls and how they were. After my visit I knew Fairfield was the right place for me.
How did you feel when you got the starting goalkeeping job your freshman year?
There really is no word to describe how I felt. I was excited and nervous all at the same time. I knew I had some big shoes to fill because there had been some great keepers before me. I wanted to live up to that level of play.
What are your goals for this year and for the next two?
I want a ring. (When you win MAAC championship you get a ring.) I want to help my team anyway possible to reach our ultimate goal to win the MAAC championship. All of us except the freshmen have been to a MAAC tournament and have left it with a bitter taste in our mouth. I want to help my team get back there and leave this time with a ring.
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