Student-Athlete Profile - Candace Cogan, Volleyball
July 26, 2004 | General
July 26, 2004
 | #2 Candace Cogan Volleyball 5-8 * Junior * Defensive Specialist Louisville, Ky. (Assumption HS) |
Post-college ambition: Law School
Person with greatest influence on my career: Ron Kordes and my parents
Biggest Thrill in Sports: The last point in a match and then being able to come together with my team and celebrate.
Athlete I most admire: Michael Jordan
Hobbies and outside interests: Shopping, traveling and sleeping
Pre-match superstition: Getting (teammate) Steph Marsh to tie my bow and braid my hair
Favorite movie: Shrek, Shrek 2 and Gladiator
Favorite TV Show: Curb Your Enthusiasm
Favorite musical group(s): Coldplay, Jadakiss and Tim McGraw
Favorite type of food: Qdoba, pizza
Favorite class: Current Trends - Sports Administration
Favorite book: She's Come Undone
Person I'd most like to meet: Demi Moore
Words that describe me best: Open-minded, Determined, "What?"
What people should know about me but probably don't: I played for the "other team" in Kentucky.
If they filmed a movie of my life ... It would star Demi Moore and be called "When In Doubt, Knock'em Out."
Why I chose U of L: To be close to my family and it's been the best decision of my life to transfer from Kentucky. I have become close friends with the greatest girls and coach ever!
Best part about being an athlete: Teamwork!
The moment I realized I was really good at my sport was ... When the pressure and competition became fun.
If I won the lottery, I would use the money for: Charity, and then...I'm not going to lie, I would SHOP, SHOP, SHOP!
The strangest thing that ever happened to me while I was competing in my sport: I got to take over hitting for (6-2) Sonja Percan one game when she was hurt...we were desperate!
