Search

ARCHIVES
CONTACT US
WORLD NEWS

Athlete of the Week

UA Athlete

Tiffany Sabado

Sport

Women's Soccer (1-0-0)

Position

Midfielder

Latest Highlight

2 goals and 1 assist in Wildcats 4-1 opening win over NAU Friday night.

Player Quote

"My work during the summer has paid off. I really think it took a lot of hard work, but my performance is just a reflection of my team. We learned from the big mess last year."

Major

Physiological science

Year

Sophomore

Why I chose to come to the UA

"I chose UA because of the great academics program here and I wanted to play for a soccer team that will give me a challenge, which is a Division I team. And of all the schools to choose from, UA showed more interest in me coming to their school."

Before each game I always

"Listen to music to motivate myself."

Pregame meal

"I really don't have a pregame meal, just something to satisfy my stomach."

Why I wear the

jersey number (#22) I have

"Well, my favorite number is 4, but last year Nikki Jones had it. This year, I have just decided to stay with 22 because if you add the 2's or multiply the 2's they equal my lucky #4."

Favorite sports athlete

"I would have to say Pele, Mia Hamm and Carla Overbeck."

Favorite sports movie

Hotshots

Favorite sport moment at UA

"I really would have to say this weekend's game at NAU."

What opponent do you

dislike the most

"ASU, USC, Stanford and California"

When I was little I wanted

to grow up to be like

"Like I've said, Pele, baby."

The person who had the greatest influence in my life

"My mother, she has always been there to love me and has supported me through everything in my life."

A possession of mine

I would never give up

"My opportunity to be here at UA."

After college I want to

"Go back home and find a fun and enjoyable job in my field."

Coach's quote

"Tiffany is one of the neatest young women I've ever coached for. She is willing to do whatever it takes athletically and academically to succeed."

-Lisa Fraser, UA women's soccer head coach