Name:
Jessica Ingram
Sport: Women's Soccer
Number:
16
Position:
Center Defender
Year
in school: Junior
Major:
Kinesiology; Pre Professional
Hometown:
San Jose, CA
Q: Why
did you choose to attend San Jose State?
A: I chose to attend San Jose State for
many reasons; the most important reason is this college is close to home which
allows my family to come watch all my home games. I have a younger sister who
just recently graduated from high school and I didn't want to miss her junior
and senior year. I also chose San Jose State because a lot of my friends are
going to this school, and a lot of them are on the soccer team.
Q: What
has been your most rewarding experience off the field?
A: My most recent rewarding experience
would have to be getting the three soccer balls signed for a breast cancer
event. I have never really been a part of helping out in an event, but this
year my best friend's family asked me to help them out with getting things to
be auctioned off. With help from some
coaches and friends, I was able to get a soccer ball signed by the San Jose
Earthquakes, another signed by the Gold Pride, and the last ball signed by this
year's SJSU Women's soccer team. I was also able to get some more donations
towards this event, which helped me realize anything can help no matter how big
or small the donation is.
Q: What
do you like to do in your spare time?
A: I love hanging out with my friends and
family during my spare time. I like going to the beach, visiting other family
out of town and most of all sleeping!!!!!
Q: If
you could have lunch with three people, dead or alive, who would they be and
why?
A: I would have to say the first person I
would love to have lunch with would be my younger cousin Tyler, who passed away
last year. I miss him so much; I wish I had more time with him before he died. Tyler has taught me to live every moment to
the fullest, don't put off what you can do today for tomorrow because you never
know if there is a tomorrow.
The second person would be my older brother,
Brandon because he lives in Washington, so I don't get to see him much. Going to lunch is always fun with him because
it gives us plenty of time to catch up and have fun before he has to go home.
My third choice would be my close friends,
I know that's not just one person but there is a good reason I have chosen them
to have lunch with. They are awesome people, and there is never a dull moment
with them. There has never been a moment
when I wish I don't see them. They always put a smile on my face, and
definitely would not have gotten through last year without them. Some of these friends are Samantha Beall,
Mandy Martin, Kim Johnston, Michelle Haughey, Hallsie Pacheco, Natalie Jennings, and my sister Natalie.
Q: Tell
us something most people don't know about you.
A: Most people don't know that I have a
twin brother, Christopher. Another thing
people don't know about me is my family owns three Australian Sheppards.
Q: What
are your plans following graduation?
A: Following graduation I plan to coach a
soccer team as well as go to grad school. Those are the only two solid plans for right
now.
Q: What
is your favorite television show?
A: My all time favorite television show is
Friends! It is by far the best show; I can never get enough of that show.
Q: What
do you still hope to accomplish as a student-athlete?
A: I hope to improve my grades while doing
the best I can in my sport. I want to help my teammates and friends accomplish
their goals as a student-athlete.
Q: What
are your top three movies?
A: My Top 3 movies are:
1. A Walk to Remember
2. Free Willy
3. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Q: What
class have you enjoyed the most thus far?
A: That is a tough question; I really
enjoyed my intro to kinesiology and my Philosophy class last semester.
Q: What
book would you recommend to a friend?
A: The first book that came to mind when I read
this question was a Dr. Seuss book called "Oh, The Places You'll Go". This book
was given to me by my parents when I graduated from high school. This Dr. Seuss
book is awesome and has cheered me up and kept me positive about
everything, it has helped me stay
focused on my goals and reminds me that there are many experiences that I have
not gone through yet.
Q: What
goals / expectations do you have for your team this season?
A: One goal I have for my team is to keep
improving together. We didn't end the season
last year the way we wanted to, but I know this season will be different. Last season has taught us to focus on one game
at a time, and play with intensity from the first to the final whistle.
Q: If
you could only eat one item for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: A peanut butter and jelly with bananas
sandwiches is at the top of my list. My dad makes those for me, and they never
get old. They are very yummy!