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Student-Athlete of the Week - Shannon Smyth
September 04, 2008 | Women's Soccer
Sept. 4, 2008
Name: Shannon Smyth
Sport: Women's Soccer
Post-college ambition: To play professional women's soccer in Europe and coach Division I soccer
Person with greatest influence in athletic career: Each of her family members
Biggest thrill in sports: Competing at the World University Games with Ireland
Athlete you most admire: Roy Keane and many others
What impresses you most about your coach: Her 24/7 dedication to our team getting better
What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: Learning physical and mental preparation go hand-in-hand
Hobbies and outside interests: Reading and traveling
Pre-competition superstition: White tape on my left wrist
Favorite movies: Crash, Juno and so many more
Favorite TV shows: SportsCenter
Favorite musical artist: For now, it's Daniel Wesley
Favorite foods: Ice cream
Favorite class: English
Favorite book: Quiet Strength
Favorite funny movie quote: "Not now chief, I'm in the zone."
Favorite professional team: I try to keep up with the Milwaukee teams and the Premier League in Europe
Favorite sports writer or announcer: Bob Uecker
A "Stupid Human Trick" you can do: Make a shamrock with my tongue
People you'd most like to meet: Misty May and Kerry Walsh
Word that describes you best is: Passionate
Best advice you've gotten about sports: "Dream Big."
What people should know about you but probably don't: I'm a sucker for a good chick flick
If you could have dinner with three people (current, historical or fictional), who would it be: Jesus, my grandparents and Roy Keane
Why you chose U of L: Great teammates, great coaches and great facilities
Best part of being an athlete: Having teammates like sisters
The moment you realized you were really good at your sport: When I made the ODP Regional Team
If you won the lottery, you would use the money for: Traveling and charity
The strangest thing that has ever happened to you while you were competing in your sport: Getting elbowed in the face and losing part of my sense of smell
What is your favorite place you have ever visited: Bangkok, Thailand
What is your favorite season or seasons of the year (spring, summer, etc.): Summer and Fall
