Student-Athlete of the Week - Lauren Schaefer
September 25, 2008 | Field Hockey
Sept. 25, 2008
Name: Lauren Schaefer
Sport: Field Hockey
Post-college ambition: To earn her MBA and CPA certification
Person with greatest influence in athletic career: Family
Biggest thrill in sports: The come-from-behind, overtime win against Indiana on Senior Day in 2007
Athlete you most admire: Gale Sayers
What impresses you most about your coaches: Her drive to constantly make herself and the team better
What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: Learning the mental aspect of the game
Hobbies and outside interests: Traveling
Pre-competition superstition: Jenna ties bows in my hair
Favorite movies: Wedding Crashers
Favorite TV shows: Reba
Favorite musical artist: Jimmy Buffett
Favorite foods: Sushi
Favorite class: African American Music
Favorite book: A Long Way Gone
Favorite funny movie quote: "Make me a bicycle, clown!" - Wedding Crashers
Favorite professional team: Green Bay Packers
Favorite sports writer or announcer: Rick Reilly
People you'd most like to meet: LeBron James
Best advice you've gotten about sports: "If you're not first, you're last."
Why you chose U of L: Because of the incredible coaching staff
Best part of being an athlete: The opportunities
What is your favorite place you have ever visited: Austin, Texas
What is your favorite season or seasons of the year (spring, summer, etc.): Fall
