Q&A: Joanna Lomelli
November 15, 2019
Q: When did you begin playing soccer?
A: “I started when I was around the age of 4 or 5.”
Q:How did you begin playing soccer?
A: “My family’s passion was the sport soccer. They would play when they had their bad days. It was a way of relief, so they figured it would be the same for me.”
Q: Did your siblings play a big role in influencing you to play soccer?
A: “Yes, definitely. They are my role models. It’s always a competition, which makes me do better.”
Q:As a sophomore on the Varsity team, what are some of the hardships you encounter, if you encounter any?
A: “Being a starter and a sophomore, I’m put to the test a lot more and people expect 120% out of me.”
Q: How long do you plan on playing soccer?
A: “Hopefully until I’m done with college.”
Q: What does soccer mean to you?
A: “It absolutely means so much to me. My whole life has always revolved around soccer no matter the situation.”
Q: What is the coach’s expectations of you?
A: “Honestly, I have no clue. I just think that [Coach Rainwater] expects a lot [from me], being a starter as a freshman and someone who loves the sport so much. He just knows I’ll never give up.”