My Summer Vacation - Katie Olson
July 08, 2005 | Women's Basketball
July 8, 2005
Wheat Ridge, Colo. - 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?
My favorite thing about summer vacation is the hot and sunny weather and no school or practice. You just get to relax and hang out with your friends. And hanging out with my neighbor Patty Hutt, because she is cool!!!!!
What was the first thing that you did when school was out?
The first thing I did was return my books and throw away all of my school work from the past semester. And of course went and celebrated a little bit.
Are you playing basketball this summer?
Of course, BASKETBALL IS LIFE!!! I am actually playing in a league here in Colorado. It's pretty fun!!!
What does your summer workout consist of?
Well, I lift a couple times a week to maintain my huge muscles. I'm just kidding. I really don't have any muscles but I can pretend, right? I play in pick-up games against the boys or whoever wants to play. I am just basically working on my game this summer.
Are you going on vacation?
No, I have not gone anywhere this summer yet. I want to go to Florida and hang out at the beach but we will see if that happens.
Are you working a summer job?
Well, kinda. No one wanted to hire me because I was only going to be here in Colorado for a few months. I was wanted to be an arts and craft teacher for little kids but they did not want to hire me. But I am working a few basketball camps. And I JUST GOT PAID!!!!
What is your favorite summer activity?
A huge water balloon fight but none of my friends want to have one. Oh well I guess I will have a water balloon fight by myself. I also like to go boating and hook up 3 tubes on the back of the boat, its crazy but it hurts when you wipe out, especially when my brother is driving because he is wild!!!!
Are you taking any classes this summer?
No, I don't have to read or think this summer!!! I am back home in Colorado just hanging out.
What are your basketball goals for the summer and what do you hope to improve on for next season?
Most importantly I want to be prepared for the Big East competition against bigger and better teams! I am going to improve on my 3-point shot and make it more consistent and also work on my ball handling skills. Also tighten up my handles a little bit so I can shake and break some ones ankles.
If you could do anything this summer, what would you do?
That's a tough question because there is a lot of stuff I want to do. I guess I would travel to somewhere hot and by the beach so I can get my tan on!!!
