
Student-Athlete of the Week - Jenna Ahern
September 17, 2009 | Field Hockey
Sept. 16, 2009
Name: Jenna Ahern
Sport: Field Hockey
Post-college ambition: Work for a magazine on their marketing team
Person with greatest influence in athletic career: My mother
Biggest thrill in sports: Being announced at the Sweet 16 vs. Iowa
Athlete you most admire: There's too many to name just one!
What impresses you most about your coach(es): Her enthusiasm for the game
What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: A stress fracture my freshman year
Hobbies and outside interests: Bravo TV and desserts
Pre-competition superstition: none
Favorite movie(s): The Hangover
Favorite TV show(s): Real Housewives
Favorite musical group/artist: Waking Ashland
Favorite foods: Chocolate!
Favorite class: Total Quality Management 401
Favorite book: Anything by Jodi Picoult or Sophie Kinsella
Favorite funny movie quote: "Tigers like pepper not cinnamon" - The Hangover
Favorite professional team: Eagles!!! Anything Philly!
Favorite sports writer or announcer: Kyle...he announces our games
A "Stupid Human Trick" you can do: Play air guitar
Person you'd most like to meet: Darwin from "the Game"
Words that describes you best are: Personable, outgoing, friendly
Best advice you've gotten about sports: "No limits."
What people should know about you but probably don't: I'm really stubborn!
If they filmed a movie of your life, who would star in it and what would it be called: Myself - Life in the Fast Lane
Why you chose U of L: The coaches and the facilities are the best in the country!
Best part of being an athlete: All the cool Louisville gear
The moment you realized you were really good at your sport: When I received a scholarship
If you won the lottery, you would use the money for: Pay off my mom's bills and go shopping!
The strangest thing that has ever happened to you while you were competing in your sport: In high school my kilt fell off
What is your favorite place you have ever visited: Bermuda
What is your favorite season or seasons of the year (spring, summer, etc.): Autumn!
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