Rockhurst Sentinel

Issue date: 12/10/08 Section: Sports

For many fall athletes, the end of the season means a break from competition, though not from training. For sophomore Alyssa Miller, the season never really ended. As the starting goalie for the Lady Hawks this year, Miller and her eight shutouts helped pave the way as the Lady Hawks their first NCAA D-II tourney birth.

 

But as the soccer season ended abruptly, Miller raced to the Fieldhouse to lace her her hi-tops and take the court with the Lady Hawks basketball team.      As she’ll tell you, Miller is a busy girl.

 

What is the most difficult aspect of being a two-sport athlete?

The lack of time is very hard. I have very little time for homework and for a social life, so balancing all of that is a bit tough. However, I enjoy playing both sports so much that I make it work in my schedule.

 

Soccer team vs. Basketball team in a softball game ... which team wins?

Basketball team would come out with a victory.

 

What brought you to Rockhurst University? Was it your intent all along to be a two-sport student athlete?

Sports and Rockhurst offered the program and major that I wanted to pursue. It wasn’t my intent all along, it just worked out that I could play both here at college.

 

Better movie - “Ladybugs” or “Semi-Pro?”

Ladybugs for sure. It’s definitely a classic.

 

Is it frustrating that every country loves soccer except for here in the U.S.?

A little I guess, but now that we have David Beckham, it’s all good.

 

Any pre-game superstitions for either soccer or basketball?

None for basketball. I have rituals for soccer pre-game, but not really any superstitions.

 

Have you ever attempted a bicycle kick during a game?

No, I have not. Being a goalie, I don’t get many attempts at bicycle kicks.

 

Four people to have dinner with, dead or alive?

Missy Higgins, Ellen DeGeneres, Jerry Seinfeld, Johnny Depp

 

Name one song that pumps you up every time you hear it.

Nelly – St. Louie

 

One word to describe yourself right now.

Stressed.

 

If you have a free afternoon, what are you doing?

Curling up in my bed and enjoying a good book, possibly Harry Potter.

 

Soccer ... Basketball ... any other sports you’re good at?

Tennis

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