
Student-Athlete of the Week - Maci Wachtel
November 18, 2009 | Women's Volleyball
Nov. 18, 2009
Name: Maci Wachtel
Sport: Volleyball
Post-college ambition: Be happy
Person with greatest influence in athletic career: Both my parents
Biggest thrill in sports: Winning state my senior year
Athlete you most admire: Misty May, Justine Landi
What impresses you most about your coach(es): The knowledge he has for the game
Hobbies and outside interests: Reading, being outside
Favorite movie(s): Across the Universe, Pride and Prejudice
Favorite TV show(s): Gossip Girl
Favorite musical group/artist: The Beatles
Favorite foods: All carbs
Favorite class: English
Favorite book: Angels & Demons, Harry Potter
Favorite professional team: Indianapolis Colts
A "Stupid Human Trick" you can do: Roll my stomach
Words that describes you best are: Sarcastic, laidback, according to J. Landi - "Spaz"
Best advice you've gotten about sports: "No thinking."
What people should know about you but probably don't: That I go to bed at 9 p.m.
If you could have dinner with three people (current, historical or fictional), who would it be: Elton John, Lincoln, Princess Diana
Why you chose U of L: Close to home, fun team
Best part of being an athlete: It keeps me busy and active, get to travel, stay competitive, free stuff
What is your favorite place you have ever visited: New York City
What is your favorite season or seasons of the year (spring, summer, etc.): Volleyball season, of course, but seriously Summer
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