Student Athlete Profile - Steven DeGeorge, Men's Soccer
October 19, 2005 | General
Oct. 19, 2005
 | Steven DeGeorge Men's Soccer 6-0 * Senior * Goalkeeper Clarksville, Ind. (Cumberland College) Steven's Bio |
Post-college ambition: To pursue his career in social work and working with people in need
Person with greatest influence on his athletic career: His high school coach at Christian Academy, Joe Platillero, and his coach at Cumberland, Chris Little
Biggest thrill in sports: Getting the opportunity to compete at the Division I level at U of L
Athlete he most admires: Todd Petzold and Charlie Pait
What impresses him most about his coach: He mixes kindness with competitive intensity very well
What has been his biggest obstacle to overcome: Tearing his ACL his freshman year in college
Hobbies and outside interests: Ultimate Frisbee and playing guitar
Favorite movies: What About Bob & Braveheart
Favorite TV show: 70's Star Trek episodes
Favorite musical group: Old Chicago
Favorite food: Cool Whip
Favorite class: Social Work Policy
Favorite book: Blue Like Jazz
Favorite funny movie quote: "We've got no food, we've got no jobs...our pet's heads are falling off!" - Dumb and Dumber
Favorite professional team: Los Angeles Lakers
Person he'd most like to meet: Jesus
Words that best describe him are: Pretty nice guy
Best advice he's gotten about sports: Work hard (harder than everybody else)
If they filmed a movie of his life, who would star in it and what would it be called: Brad Pitt, "He Was a Very Good Looking Guy"
If he could have dinner with three people (current, historical, fictional), who would it be: His sister, Ghandi and Susan B. Anthony
Why he chose U of L: Great soccer team and a great social work program
Best part of being an athlete: Pre-game meals
