Student-Athlete of the Week - Natasha Leickly
November 05, 2012 | Field Hockey
Nov. 5, 2012
Post-collegiate Ambition: To teach students with special needs
Person with Greatest Influence on Athletic Career: My mom and dad
Biggest Thrill in Sports: Beating #4 ranked UConn at home in overtime my sophomore year
Athlete You Most Admire: Michael Jordan
What Impresses You Most About Your Coach: Her passion and knowledge of the game. She also gives the best inspirational/motivational speeches on game day.
What Has Been Your Biggest Obstacle to Overcome: Being a more vocal leader
Hobbies and Outside Interests: Hanging out with family and friends, reading, and listening to music
Pre-competition Superstition: Team cheers before the game
Favorite Professional Team: Cincinnati Reds
Favorite Movie: Love Actually
Favorite TV Shows: Modern Family
Favorite Food: Ice cream
Favorite Musical Groups: Florence and the Machine and Mumford & Sons
Favorite Book: Harry Potter
Favorite Professor: All the professors I have had in the College of Education are outstanding
Favorite Class: EDTP 345 - Special Populations in Schools
Favorite Funny Movie Quote: "and we're the three best friends that anyone could have" - Alan from The Hangover
Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Mahatma Gandhi
Best Advice I Have Gotten in Sports: Don't worry about outcomes. Just trust in the process and have a go!
Words That Best Describes Me: Happy and easy going
What People Should Know About Me but Probably Don't: I play the violin
If They Made a Movie of Your Life, Who Would Star in it and What Would It Be Called: Rachel McAdams in "Blessed"
If You Could Have Dinner With Three People, Who Would It Be? Zack Galifianakis, Channing Tatum, and Gabby Douglas
Why I Chose UofL: Because of the amazing team chemistry and the wonderful support we get as student-athletes
Best Part of Being a Student-Athlete: Spending time with my teammates every day
Moment You Realized You Were Really Good at Your Sport: When I was recruited to play at UofL
If I Won the Lottery, I Would Use the Money For: Traveling the world!
What Is Your Favorite Place You Have Ever Visited: Argentina with the team my freshman year
Favorite Season: Spring
