Thursday, February 10, 2011

Callie Jones '13 and Nushaa Kaz '14...Getting to know the players, on and off the field.

Two of our 2011 Randolph Women's lacrosse players, Callie Jones '13 and Nushaa Kaz '14, have taken the time to answer a few questions about themselves and life as a college athlete. Callie is a sophomore from Amma, WV, she is a history major and will graduate in 2013. Nushaa is a first year, from Raleigh, NC. She plans to major in Psychology and will graduate in 2014. With no upperclassmen, our team is comprised of all sophomores and first years. We are a young team but a driven team. We look forward to an exciting season after all the hard work we've put in!

1. What does it mean to you to be a part of the Wildcat's women's lacrosse team?


Callie Jones '13
 NK: Being apart of the Randolph College Women's Lacrosse team, to me, is being apart of a strong, inseparable family with an unbelievable bond.  From the moment I met the sophomores on my recruit trip, to today's practice  every single one of the girls. I proudly call my teammates and sisters, they have always been there and will always be there for me. And even though practice is a challenge each day for each and everyone one of us, we make it through together, and get strong together. A team that works together, wins together.

2. What's your favorite part of life here at Randolph college?


CJ: My favorite part of life here at Randolph is the friends I've made. I know they will continue to be a huge part of my life even after college.


Nushaa Kaz '14
NK: That's an easy one...being a laxer!

3. Heading into our first season of a full ODAC conference schedule, what do you look forward to the most?

CJ: Heading into our first season in the ODAC, I'm most excited to prove we can compete and hold our own with these teams. I honestly can't wait to win.

NK: I'M HYPED! We have a tough schedule, make no mistakes there, but we're a strong team with good roots, getting better every day.


4. Who is your favorite athlete and why?

CJ: My favorite athlete is Mia Hamm. Growing up, I watched a lot of football and basketball with my family so there weren't a lot of female athletes to look up too. She really represents women's athletics to me and I've always admired her love of the game and dedication to sport in general.


NK: My favorite athlete is Jen Adams, of course! Not only does she have sick nasty lacrosse skills (if you haven't even seen her play, go to youtube immediately), but she inspires women lacrosse players across the world with her highlight and instructional videos that she posts.  Not only do I have her poster in my room, but I've watched the Maryland championship game highlights from 1995-2001 (she came in '98) like twenty times.


5. What motivates you as both an athlete and a student?


CJ: I love pushing myself to the limit both on and off the field. I get motivated the harder I have to work and I love the feeling of accomplishing goals. On the field, I really like seeing how hard I can work and that helps me in the classroom as well.

NK: Motivate is defined as "to stimulate toward action" and while many things can stimulate a human being, such a food, attraction, praise, there is one thing that can and will motivate not only a person as an athlete but also as a student; that is success.  Success can be anything, from beating a time, to winning a game, to doing one homework assignment, to passing a class.  But they all involve positive outcomes, which if you think about it, when you do something right, it doesn't discourage you, it encourages you to do more!


6. What is your favorite tv show?


CJ: My favorite TV show is Law and Order SVU. Any downtime I have goes to either sleeping, eating, or SVU marathons.

NK: My favorite tv show is JERSEY SHORE!!! Seriously best show ever!


7. What is your favorite thing to do outside of lacrosse?

CJ:Outside of Lacrosse I love to read, travel, and again...eat and sleep.


NK: Outside of Lacrosse, I love to cook! It's hard to find time, especially during season, to make it to the grocery store and have time to actually stand in the kitchen, but when I do have time I like to call my mom and my aunts and get some Iranian food recipes and try to make it! My favorite quick dinner is Fettucini Alfredo with some chicken. And my specialty is garlic bread! I like to loaddd the garlic on there!

 8. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

CJ: In five years I hope to be either finishing up law school in a big city or playing in international dirt as an archaeologist.


NK: In 5 years I see myself in medical school, making my way to becoming a top surgeon! With a part time job coaching a lacrosse team at a middle or high school..how cool would that be!

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