Kaili Hockensmith (Wells Tannery, Pa. / Forbes Road Senior) comes to Robert Morris from Wells Tannery, Pa. and Forbes Road Senior High School to join the Colonials field hockey squad. She recently sat down with RMUColonials.com to answer a few questions.
I'm Coming To Robert Morris Because: I'm coming to Robert Morris because I feel that I will excel here as a student, as well as an athlete.
The Best thing about Field Hockey is: The best thing about field hockey is the fact that you can't just rely on yourself to get the job done and win games, you put your trust in your teammates' hands.
What Is One Thing You Want To Happen Before You Leave Robert Morris?: One thing I want to happen before I leave Robert Morris is to get my degree.
What Are Some of Your Personal Goals For Next Season?: I would like to improve myself on the field, such as getting to know the team and finding my place where I mesh the best with all of them.
What Most Excites You About Playing At Robert Morris?: The thing that most excited me about playing at Robert Morris is the fact that it is Division I and the team is so welcoming.
Two Words To Describe Yourself On The Field: Two words to describe me on the field are determined and unselfish.
Two Words To Describe Yourself Off The Field: Two words to describe me off the field are outgoing and personable.
If Someone Was To Visit Your Bedroom, What Would They Find On Your Walls?: If someone were to visit my bedroom, they would find all of my field hockey and basketball pictures from over the years, my old hockey sticks that I no longer use, and beach posters.
What Channel Is Your TV On The Most?: My TV is usually on MTV, I love Jersey Shore.
Talent I'd Like To Have: The talent I'd love to have would be to be able to surf. From the time I was little, I always wanted to be a professional surfer someday! Needless to say, that never happened.
One Thing People Don't Know About Me: One thing people don't know about me is I love to be outdoors; hunting, craw fishing, sitting by a campfire, and riding four-wheelers.
Most Famous Person I've Ever Met: The most famous person I've ever met was Joey Fatone from N'SYNC; it was the best day of my life!
My Dream Job Would Be: My dream job is to be a Physician's Assistant for a pediatrician. I love children.
I Refuse To Eat: I refuse to eat tuna noodle casserole. My mom made it constantly when I was young and she still does, I hardly want to even look at that stuff.
If I Could Trade Places With Someone For A Day, It Would Be: If I could trade places with someone for a day, it would be Marissa Miller.
One Thing I Would Need Most On A Deserted Island: One thing I would need most on a deserted island would be my cell phone.
This Item Must Go On Road Trips With Me: The item that must go on road trips with me is my stuffed animal, Puppy. I've had him ever since I was little and still sleep with him every night.
Best Song Of All Time Is: The best songs of all time are "Do The John Wall" or "It's My Time".
If You Have Dinner With Three People Who Would They Be?: If I had dinner with three people it would be my cousin Luke, Derrick, who's basically my big brother, and my pappy Hockensmith.
My Advice To Youngsters Would Be: My advice to youngsters would be to follow your dreams, don't settle for anything less then what you're worth, fight for what you believe in, and love like crazy.
