MEET THE CAPTAINS - PART 1

Stevenson University soccer is very proud to have two hard working captains that along with the rest of the players are very dedicated to the women's soccer program. Let's first meet rising Junior Katie Amos:



How do you feel about the upcoming soccer season at Stevenson and how will it compare to last season?
The 2009 Women’s soccer season will be the best season of soccer ever played in the sport. No, honestly we have a lot of strong returners and many skillful freshmen joining our team this year. We had a good season last year and came in third place, but that was last year and this fall I hope we can work harder and turn some more heads.

What have you learned from your time on the soccer team and what do you enjoy most?
Hmm...Well off top of my head Coach Graeme has taught me that the best way to defend is to take a rope and be tied together with your other three teammates, if you fall it’s only because you are doing it wrong. Coach Win has taught me that you never stand still to stretch and to eat a pasta dinner an hour before the game (which I still don’t agree with). What I enjoy most is just being a part of this family.

What is your favorite Coach Millar moment/saying?
Favorite moment would be Win and Graeme doing karaoke on the bus ride home. I think we have that blackmail tape somewhere.

How do you manage balancing the academic side with playing soccer?
My advice, you just have to do it. The sooner you get done the more time you have to sleep. Some tips: Coffee can be your best friend. Naps on the shuttle are always welcomed! And your laptop is portable so you can write papers on the bus trips. Lastly, never be afraid to ask for help.

How do you prepare for the upcoming season?
Personally being the most conditioned player on the team I don’t need to prepare….haha
I do the workouts that MC prepares for us. I also practice my mile and quarter because everyone knows I need too. I don’t drink any soda or eat fast food. I do an ab workout every night and recently I have been practicing Yoga. Make sure you keep touches on the ball.

Who is the funniest player on the team?
Jess Celmer. She is funny whether she’s knows it or not. And sure enough at least one time at practice or a game she will get hit in the face with the soccer ball.

Are you excited about the Italy 2010 trip with the men's soccer program?
Wait the guys are going….No I am very excited, both teams get along great so I think we will have a good time both on and off the soccer field.

What are some of your favorite things about being a student at SU?
I really like the campus size of SU. It’s easy to make friends and I love the dorms at school. The dorms are very homey; there are no concrete floors or walls.

Do you have any superstitions or rituals before the game?
I am a very superstitious person. I can’t wear prewrap or we will lose. I must warm-up in the far side grid before games or we will lose. Jess and I have to listen to "I’ll make a man out of you" from the Mulan soundtrack before each game or we will lose.

Does the team get together outside of practice and games?
Yes the team hangs out a lot. In the past we have had cookouts, spaghetti dinner and karaoke night, went to dances, a bull roast, and have enjoyed several game nights.