At a glance
Name: Katie Graul
University: New
Mexico State
Sport: Soccer
Number: 1
Year: Senior
Major: Communication
Hometown: San
Clemente, CA
Q: When and why did you start to play soccer?
A: I started playing when I was about four or five
because my older sister was playing.
Q: What other
sports did you play growing up?
A: Basketball, track, and surfing.
Q: What has been your most rewarding experience off
the field?
A: Being an aunt.
Q: Why did you choose to attend NM State?
A: The opportunity to start a new Division I program
and to see/live in a different part of the country.
Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A: Every Christmas day going to my grandparents' house
with my entire family.
Q: What do you
consider your greatest accomplishment so far as a student-athlete?
A: Keeping my GPA above a 3.5 while playing college
soccer.
Q: What do you still hope to accomplish as a
student-athlete?
A: Graduate this year with my GPA above a 3.5.
Q: What's on your iPod?
A: Anything and everything. Classic rock, country,
rock, rap, oldies, you name it I listen to it.
Q: What do you like to do when you are away from the
field?
A: Well, when I am at home I love to surf, go to the
beach, and hang out with friends and my huge, crazy family.
Q: Name your favorite class...
A: Sign Language
Q: What is your game day routine?
A: Relax, listen to my iPod, put my stuff on in a
specific order, and have the same warm up. I'm pretty superstitious...
Q: What are your expectations for your team this
season?
A: I expect us to give our best effort every game,
surprise a lot of teams that are going to underestimate us, and of course, win.
Q: What is your favorite television show?
A: Greek
Q: Who has had the most influence on your life?
A: My mom and dad.
Q: What are your plans following graduation?
A: Move back to California, then travel for a couple
months before attempting to find a job.
Q: What is the best advice you have received?
A: Be yourself and always follow your dreams.
Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete?
A: Peyton Manning
Q: If Hollywood
were to make a movie about your life, which actress would play your role?
A: Kate Hudson or Reese Witherspoon
Q: If you were to win a million dollars what would be
your first purchase?
A: A house on the beach and an Aston Martin DB9.
Q: Describe the perfect meal...
A: In-n-Out.