Vanessa Vella

Women's Soccer

Getting to Know Vanessa Vella

Sept. 17, 2007

If you had one million dollars, where would it go?
A nice car and a nice house.

If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?
I would be a bird so that I can fly.

What is your biggest pet peeve?
Loud people in quiet situations.

What has been your most difficult adjustment at USD, in San Diego?
Nothing, it is just like home.

If you had a supernatural power, what would it be?
I would love to be able to snap my fingers and do what ever I want.

What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you thus far here at USD?
Scoring an own goal.

Who did you imitate as a child?
My dad.

Who would you cast to play you in a movie?
Sandra Bullock

Life would be perfect if...
Everyday was game day.

I feel most comfortable when wearing...
Soccer clothes.

If you could go on any reality television show, what would it be and why?
I would like to go on Survivor.

What is your dream car and why?
I would love to have a white Bentley.

What is one talent you don't have that you wish you had?
To be able to run fast.

What do you miss most about home?
My parents.

What has been your biggest adjustment to college life?
Not having my parents here.

How are you handling your independence?
I love it.

If you could trade places with anyone in the world for one day, who would it be?
Shaq

What is your motivation?
My team

What is your ultimate goal and why?
My ultimate goal would be to reach the final four.

What do you like most about San Diego (Non-Soccer Related)?
The weather and the way of life.

What is your favorite book and why?
150 Years of Solitude

What is your strength? weakness?
My strength and weakness are one in the same, mental.

What is your favorite USD sport, other than soccer?
Baseball

What is your dream job?
Coaching a college team.

One thing I do everyday is...
Take a nap.

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