Q & A With Kate Seibert

Oct. 31, 2003

This week, GoDuke.com sat down with sophomore Kate Seibert to get to know the Downingtown, Pa., native. A 5-8 defender, Seibert has started all 17 of Duke's games, while registering six goals and two assists. Her 14 points ranks third on the Duke squad.

What are some things that you like about this Blue Devil women's soccer team?

The people on it first of all. We get along great and I like the style of play. I like the short balls and the freedom the coaches give us to go up and down. I like the coaching staff because they are really open to the players.

You have teamed with Carolyn Ford to score five goals this season, what is it with both of you? Do both of you just have good timing with each other? What is the secret?

I guess some of it may be chemistry. We have played together now for two years right next to each other. She is also my roommate and one of my best friends here so I would like the thank her.

When you think about road trips for soccer, what things come to mind?

Rookie rumble! We eat a lot, just a lot of jokes and a lot of getting along really well.

Heading into the ACC and NCAA Tournament how is the mindset of the team?

We are getting really excited. I guess we are trying to focus on the last game now before we get too focused on the ACC and the NCAA Tournaments. I guess we just kind of hope we can go as far as we can, but we are confident.

What is a typical day like for you from waking up in the morning until you go to bed?

It's pretty busy. I go straight to class. Most days I have two classes in a row and then I have an hour at the end of the day to rest a little bit before coming into treatment and soccer. And then I go home and study, do some work. I try to take a little down time.

What is your favorite place on campus?

Probably my room and especially my bed. Also it may be the Duke Gardens, although I haven't used them as much as I should.

What age did you start playing soccer?

When I was five

Do you have any pre-game rituals?

No. Not really

Who has had the biggest influence on your athletic career?

My parents

If you could play another sport in college, what would you play?

Basketball for sure. I played all through high school and I miss it a lot.

What is one thing that most people don't know about you?

I have a tattoo. It's a cultic cross and clovers.

What is your favorite movie?

Good Will Hunting

What is the one television show you cannot miss each week?

The OC

What is in your CD player right now?

I actually just bought an I-Pod. So I have all the music. I've run off into it every song. It's my new big buy.

What web site do you visit often when online?

My Duke e-mail and GoDuke.com

Give some words that best describe yourself?

Emotional and energetic

What is the one thing that you always pack for road trips?

My fleece blanket

If you could appear on the cover of one magazine, what would it be?

Time. You have to do something good to be on there.

What is one place you would like to travel to that you have never been to?

Africa actually is my dream, to go play with the monkeys.

What is your favorite meal to cook?

None really

Where do you want to be 10 years down the road?

Happy and married

Players Mentioned

Carolyn Ford

Kate Seibert

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