My Summer Vacation - Patrika Barlow
June 17, 2005 | Women's Basketball
June 17, 2005
Louisville, Ky. - Every week UofLsports.com will be catching up with the women's basketball team to find out what they are doing during the summer. The Cardinals are working hard over the summer as they prepare to enter the BIG EAST Conference this year.
What is your favorite thing about summer vacation?
Ohhh, my favorite thing about summer is the sun (laying-out) and the beach (swimming). Smile--I'm just joking I hate being out when it's hot and I can't swim. That was just a little something for my teammates to laugh at. My favorite thing about summer vacation is spending time with my family and friends back home. In the summer, I can just relax and have no worries, that is until summer school starts. And I have time to do my own thing.
What was the first thing that you did when school was out?
When school was out, I went home and hung out with my "cuz" (JaMarvin) and spent time with the rest of my family. My family is a fun bunch to be around.
Are you playing basketball this summer?
I'm not playing in any leagues or anything like that but I've been playing a lot of pickup games with different people. I plan on doing that all summer.
What does your summer workout consist of?
Workout wise, I lift four times a week. I bench-press, squat, leg press, calve raises, etc. I work on every part of my body. I bench press just as much as Jazz, so that's something to be proud of! We have a new exercise machine called the "Vertimax". It's supposed to help me with my "hops" so we'll see if I'm dunking this upcoming season. I also try to jump rope to help my vertical. I'll be grabbing rim by the end of the summer. I even run on the treadmill every now and then.
Are you going on vacation?
I haven't been anywhere really special this summer, but my teammate (Jazz) asked me to go to Georgia and Colorado with her, so I might make one of those trips.
Are you working a summer job?
The only jobs I have lined up as of now are camps. I'm working our camps and the Blue-Chip Camp at Bellarmine. I also clean my grandpa's house sometimes when I'm home. He knows I'm broke so he pays me. I was thinking about a new occupation, "hustlin" people at the parks. I'm sure everyone's seen, White Man Can't Jump--how Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson hustled guys at the park. No not really, I am JUST JOKING, sounded good though!
What is your favorite summer activity?
My favorite summer activity is by far playing softball. I play on a women's team with my mom and my two aunts. That's right, my mom and my aunts. They're good too. I play with my uncles too when I play on a co-ed team. I'm also going to be playing with my teammate (Connie) some also. I like to show that I can play more than just basketball. I'm multi-talented.
Are you taking any classes this summer?
This month I'm taking one class, the History of Rock & Roll. In July, I'm taking two classes: Healthy Lifestyles II and a math class. I should do well this summer my classes shouldn't be too hard. I might struggle with math a time or two.
What are your basketball goals for the summer and what do you hope to improve on for next season?
My basketball goals are simple. I want to improve on all aspects of my game. My goal is to shoot as many 3's as possible and tighten up my handles. Next season I hope to improve my shooting (especially behind the three-point line) and I hope to be quicker, stronger, and jump higher.
If you could do anything this summer, what would you do?
If I could do one thing this summer I'd go to the NBA finals and watch Detroit play. I like Ben Wallace and his hair. I also like Tayshaun, Rasheed, Chauncey, and Rip. I like how they play hard on offense and defense.
