Getting to know...Jack Fasteen

Throughout the offseason we will be sitting down to get to know one of our Louisville men's soccer players. This week, we get to know Jack Fasteen. Fasteen played in 15 matches in his first season with the Cardinals, making four starts in 2019.

What is your favorite pump-up song?
"Your Love is My Cure"—Turkish Ney

What is your favorite pregame meal?
Any kind of chicken

Where is your favorite place you have competed?
Pula, Croatia

Excluding your sport, what is your favorite sport to watch?
Tennis

What is your go-to emoji to use?
The laughing emoji

What is your favorite movie?
Harry Potter Series

What is a hobby that you have that most people do not know you have?
Astronomy

Do you have any pregame rituals?
I listen to meditation music. I always dress my left leg before my right…left sleeve then right, left sock then right, left boot then right, left shin guard then right

If you could pick any college to compete against, who would it be?
Whoever is ranked number 1 (if it isn't us)

Who is your hero/role model?
My favorite player is Ronaldinho, but my role model would have to be Zlatan Ibrahimovic

If you could eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Beef Tortellini

What is your favorite animal to see at the zoo?
Polar Bear

What is your biggest pet peeve?
People who chew with their mouth open

If you could go against anyone one-on-one, who would it be?
Ronaldinho

If you could see one artist in concert, who would it be?
Red Hot Chili Peppers

What is your favorite song to sing karaoke to?
Otherside - Red Hot Chili Peppers

What is one thing most people do not know about you?
I have four dogs and three cats

Besides your own, what is one sport you wish you were really good at?
Tennis

Who is your celebrity crush?
Victoria Justice and Monica Bellucci

What celebrity do people often say you look like?
Paulo Dybala

Who is your favorite fictional character?
James Bond

What is your best memory/experience playing your sport?
I scored two goals in my debut game for my first major club in Italy. One was directly from a corner and the other was a left footed stunner top bins from the corner of the box.

Why did you choose Louisville?
It is one of the best soccer programs in the country. When I had a phone call with the coaches, they made me feel that I would be welcome and wasted no time in offering me a spot. As well as all of that, Louisville is the city where I was born and it was nice to return—there is something about this city that is special.

How do you know coming to Louisville was the right decision for you?
I am surrounded by players in this program that are experienced. I am able to learn from them as well as them learning from me. No matter where I end up I can say that I gained experience from my colleagues here and that is the most important thing.

What is one thing our program has taught you?
I have been learning to monitor my aggressive, competitive spirit and to not let it carry off the field.

What is your favorite thing about our team/program?
My favorite thing is my teammates.

What is the best part about being a student-athlete at Louisville?
Louisville is a big school for sports, so there is a lot of pressure to perform well. I enjoy having the pressure—it makes me play better.

What do you miss most about being on campus?
I miss being able to play, but it is also nice to have a break and to rest.

What are you doing with yourself during your free time?
I have been taking care of my classwork and I have been doing as much training as I can on my own. Aside from that, I like to listen to music, play FIFA, and watch movies.

What's one thing you wish you had with you during this time?
I have a ball, that's all I need.

How are you continuing to stay in shape during this time?
I usually try to run at least a few miles per day, as well as strength training. I also just mess around with the ball a lot to have fun.

How have you and your teammates been keeping in contact?
We just message on WhatsApp. We have a group chat with all the players.

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