My Summer Vacation - Valeriya Musina
August 09, 2005 | Women's Basketball
Aug. 9, 2005
Moscow, Russia - 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?
The sunny weather and you can relax with no school and practice. Just have fun with my friends and my family.
What was the first thing that you did when school was out?
I was thinking about Russia and when I get to go back to home to see my family and how I will play for my national team. I was so excited!
Are you playing basketball this summer?
Yes, I am. I played for my national team. It's fun!
What does your summer workout consist of?
I have three practices in a day and sometimes four. It's all team practice, I haven't done any individual and lifting but practice is very hard.
Are you going on vacation?
No, I have been with my national team all summer so I haven't had a vacation this summer. I hope next year I will get to...but I been in a Taiwan,California,Cuba and Hungary with my team. We had an international tournament and we all hang out together too.
Are you working a summer job?
No, I haven't time to work. I work at playing basketball.
What is your favorite summer activity?
Going to the beach with my friend and just having fun.
Are you taking any classes this summer? no classes this summer.
What are your basketball goals for the summer and what do you hope to improve on for next season?
To be ready for Big East. My goals are to be stronger,jump higher and of course I will working hard on my ball handling and all my shots.
If you could do anything this summer, what would you do?
Go to Russia and stay with my family and friends the whole time with no practice. Or going to the beach. I wanted to take test on my drive lessons, but I didn't time.
