Meet the Freshmen: Nicole Aiello
August 10, 2009 | Women's Soccer
With 13 newcomers joining the 2009 women's soccer team, UWBadgers.com will get to know each student-athlete with daily Q&A's. Today we will get to know forward athid=66071&deptid=140"> --> Nicole Aiello (pronounced EYE-yellow) from Arlington Heights, Ill.
How was your first week of practice at UW ' It was challenging but everyone was really nice.
What were your first impressions of the coaching staff ' They gave a lot of encouragement and were very helpful.
What is your personal goal this season' To do whatever it takes to help the team win a Big Ten championship and more!!
What did you do this summer' I played soccer pretty much all summer with my club team. We went to Regionals and Nationals.
What is the biggest difference from high school to college soccer' I played club soccer year round through high school and the biggest difference for me is being able to play for, and represent, my school - that is very exciting.
Part of my game I worked on most during the offseason is ... strength and endurance conditioning.
Before every game, I... try to relax and listen to music.
Favorite guilty pleasure TV show' That 70's Show.
Best Halloween costume' My older sister and I were Thing 1 and Thing 2 one year.
What posters are on your bedroom walls' Twilight (Edward Cullen).
Favorite thing about Madison' The atmosphere around the city is great.
One thing most people don't know about you is... That I am a germ freak!!!
Living person you'd most like to meet' Cristiano Ronaldo
Song you can't help but sing along to' Any song by the Backstreet Boys.
My dream professor would be ... and he/she would teach ... Adam Sandler ... teaching gym class.
Talent I'd most like to have' Singing
Athlete I admire most is ... Michael Jordan.
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