Canes' Corner with Caitilin Donahoe
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Canes’ Corner is a Q&A series looking at the 2013 Miami volleyball team.
Each day leading up to the beginning of volleyball season on Aug. 30, a new Canes’ Corner will be released giving @CanesVB fans a chance to get to know their favorite playerss.
This edition of Canes’ Corner features sophomore setter Caitlin Donahoe.
Name: Caitilin Donahoe
Hometown: Pompano Beach, Fla.
High School: Cardinal Gibbons
Major: Business (undecided)
I committed to Miami over other schools because of: the combination of great athletics, academics and location.
When I think of Miami volleyball, I think of: perseverence and love for the game.
My favorite part of being a Hurricane volleyball player is: the team camaraderie, competing in matches and the great food.
If I had to describe the team in one word it would be: “crazy.”
Coral Gables is different from my hometown because: it’s full of diverse people and has a lot of traffic.
The biggest adjustment from high school to college has been: working on managing my time.
When I committed to the University of Miami, I felt: excited and relieved.
I love volleyball because: it is a great team sport and it’s a lot of fun.
My favorite moment in my volleyball career was: when we won the state championship my junior year in high school.
I started playing volleyball at age: 12.
Favorite Athlete: my grandfather, Earl Morrall
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Miami Dolphins
Favorite Meal: Sushi
Favorite Candy: Twix
Favorite Movie: Napolean Dynamite
Favorite TV Show: Keeping Up With the Kardashians
Favorite Music Artist: Beyonce
My first pet was: a fish
My favorite place on campus is: the food court.
My favorite University of Miami alumni is: Pati Stanger from Millionare Matchmaker
The farthest place from home I’ve been is: California.
If I could be any celebrity, I would be: Selena Gomez.
My favorite class at UM has been: Business Calculus.
My favorite car is: Audi
If I could take a vacation anywhere in the world, I would travel to: Fiji.
In my spare time, I like to: go to the beach.
My nicknames are: Caiti and Kitty.
My pregame rituals are: to sit against the wall and get focused.
