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Oct. 22, 2008

Name: Nicole Youman

Sport: Field Hockey

Post-college ambition: Sports Psychology

Person with greatest influence in athletic career: Parents

Biggest thrill in sports: Setting tough goals and achieving them with your team

Athlete you most admire: I admire hard work, passion, and dedication.

What impresses you most about your coach: Her positive outlook and passion for the sport and our team.

What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: Injuries

Hobbies and outside interests: Sleeping

Pre-competition superstition: Putting on my shin pads last.

Favorite movies: The Holiday and The Guardian

Favorite TV shows: One Tree Hill

Favorite musical artist: Goo Goo Dolls

Favorite foods: Thai, Ice Cream

Favorite class: Anything that involves going outside

Favorite book: Rachel's Cookbook

Favorite funny movie quote: "Do you want to see my pencil trick."

Person you'd most like to meet: Lance Armstrong

Words that describes you best are: Passionate, determined, composed

Best advice you've gotten about sports: "The harder you work, the luckier you get."

What people should know about you but probably don't: I grew up on a farm

If you could have dinner with three people (current, historical or fictional), who would it be: Cameron Diaz, Aymar, Zac Effron

Why you chose U of L: The main reason was my talk with Coach Bustin, but also the program, facilities, and team.

Best part of being an athlete: Being part of a team and the lifestyle!

The moment you realized you were really good at your sport: When I was playing against Nikki Hudson

If you won the lottery, you would use the money for: A big holiday

The strangest thing that has ever happened to you while you were competing in your sport: I was bitten by a bee

What is your favorite season or seasons of the year (spring, summer, etc.): Summer