Down The Line: Caitilin Donahoe
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Now that preseason is officially in full swing, it is time to meet the student-athletes of the 2012 University of Miami volleyball team. Each day leading up to the season-opening Hurricane Invitational, HurricaneSports.com will introduce you to a member of the team.
In addition, be sure to follow UM volleyball on Twitter (@CanesVB) for the latest news on the squad.
Continuing the “Down the Line” series, let us find out more about freshman setter Caitilin Donahoe…
Hometown: PompanoBeach, Fla.
High School: Cardinal Gibbons
Major: Undecided
I committed to Miami overother schools because ofthe top-notch academics, well-known athletics, and beautiful weather andlocation. I wanted to be close to home, but Miami is very different from myhometown so it was the perfect choice!
To me, Miami volleyball is the best decision I’ve ever made.
The best part of being on theteam is knowing that you always havesomeone to count on when you need it.
If I had to describe the teamin one word it would be exciting.
Favorite Athletes: Dwyane Wade and Misty May
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Miami Heat
Favorite Olympic Event: Gymnastics
Second Favorite Olympic Event: Beach volleyball
Favorite Olympic Athlete: Michael Phelps
FavoriteMovies: Inception, Napoleon Dynamite
Favorite TV Shows: Big Bang Theory, Modern Family
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Song Right Now: “Springsteen” by Eric Church
I started playing volleyballat age 12
My favorite memory playingvolleyball is whenmy high school team won the state championship my junior year
I enjoy playing the sportbecause I love being part of a team andI just love to play volleyball
The farthest place from homeI’ve been is California
This summer I came to the University of Miami for summer schooland volleyball
When I was little, I alwayswanted to be hairdresser
The best place on campus is the food court
The most influential people in my life are my parents
If I could spend a day with anyone in history,it would be Jesus
If you walked into my bedroom,the first thing you would notice is clothes everywhere
If I could eat one meal for the rest of mylife, it would be a bagel withcream cheese
I hate to admit it, but I love sprinkles
If I could live anywhere in the world it wouldbe Hawaii
If I could play any other sport at UM, it wouldbe diving
A secret talent of mine is that I can play “A Thousand Miles” byVanessa Carlton on the piano
My nickname is Caiti
After graduating I hope to be successful at whatever I pursue
