Student-Athlete of the Week - Maria Castellanos
February 24, 2010 | Women's Golf
Feb. 24, 2010
Name: Maria Castellanos
Sport: Women's Golf
Post-college ambition: Play on LPGA tour
Person(s) with greatest influence in athletic career: My mentor
Biggest thrill in sports: Making a shot under pressure in competition. I had to make a ten foot putt on the last hole to save par and shoot my best round of six under 66.
What impresses you most about your coach(es): Her ability to motivate and inspire us to give our best effort
What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: To remain mentally strong and focused at all times in competition
Hobbies and outside interests: Music, beach, surfing
Pre-competition superstition: Listen to Bob Marley
Favorite movie(s): Peaceful Warrior
Favorite TV show(s): Golf Central
Favorite musical group/artist: Culture
Favorite foods: Pasta
Favorite class: Art
Favorite book: Coach Wodden's Leadership Game Plan for Success
Favorite funny movie quote: "Ma! The meatloaf!" - Wedding Crashers
Favorite professional team: Detroit Red Wings
Favorite sports writer or announcer: Harry Caray
A "Stupid Human Trick" you can do: Hit a golf ball
Person you'd most like to meet: My grandparents
Words that describes you best are: Caring, determined, positive, laid back, happy, unique
Best advice you've gotten about sports: "Be in the present."
What people should know about you but probably don't: Wanted to play volleyball in college when I was younger
Why you chose U of L: Great people, great facilities, great golf
Best part of being an athlete: Learning to work hard in all aspect of your life
The moment you realized you were really good at your sport: I shot a four under 68 when I was 13
If you won the lottery, you would use the money for/to: Charity
The strangest thing that has ever happened to you while you were competing in your sport: My ball rolled toward the hole without me touching it so I had a two foot birdie putt.
What is your favorite place you have ever visited: Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands
What is your favorite season or seasons of the year (spring, summer, etc.): Summer
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