Student Athlete Profile - Jessica Javelet, Field Hockey
August 31, 2005 | General
Aug. 31, 2005
 | Jessica Javelet Field Hockey 5-7 * Junior * Midfielder Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. (Torrey Pines) |
Proudest moment of her life: Winning back-to-back Mid-American Conference titles, being named third team All-American and second team academic All-American
Why she chose U of L: Great athletics, coaches and teammates
Who is her role model: Her mother
What has been her greatest accomplishment so far (in or out of sports): Graduating high school and receiving a scholarship to play field hockey at a Division I school
What has been her greatest challenge to overcome: The greatest challenge has been making the leap from the high school level to the college level and learning how to play on turf
What are her pre-game rituals or superstitions: A jumping high five with teammate Lisa Wasser on the warm-up lap
What is something unique about her that most people don't know: She loves to bake and she knows how to crochet
What part of her game does she think has improved the most since arriving at U of L: Off-ball movement, stick skills and vision on the field
Favorite Movie Quote: "You gotta learn to hold your own."
Who are your favorite athletes: Haley and Tracey Scott
Favorite Pre-Game Meal: Chocolate Chip Pancakes
If you could be head coach Pam Bustin for a day, what would you do:Take the team to Costa Rica
Post-college Ambition: To coach field hockey, travel Europe and own a restaurant
What are some of your favorite hobbies: Playing the guitar and writing songs
