Erica Carlson

Women's Basketball

Getting to Know Erica Carlson

I chose to become a Torero because:
Of the team, coaches, and academic reputation

The best Torero events I've watched were:
2008 WCC Basketball Conference tourney

My first memory of playing basketball was:
Middle school and only being allowed to play defense

The funniest thing I've seen on a basketball court:
In high school when my teammate scored on the wrong basket

The most exciting thing that's happened to me:
Getting a scholarship to USD

The best movie I've ever seen:
Love and Basketball

The movie I love to watch but am embarrassed to admit:
It Takes Two

The last book I read for enjoyment:
White Oleander

The most interesting class in school:
Marketing

When I was little, my favorite cartoon characters were:
Ariel

The best TV show that no longer airs:
Full House

My first impression of Coach Fisher:
That she knew what she was doing and would take the program in a good direction

My first impression of Coach Falcosky:
She was fun and always busy

My first impression of Coach Nelson:
She was easy to talk to and funny

My first impression of Coach Harris:
She was a player and she seemed nice and down to earth

What being a Torero means to me:
I am proud to be a part of such an amazing family and program

What I like most about attending USD:
The people, the support and the school itself

People would be surprised to know that I:
Lived in Saudi Arabia for 6 years

When I'm nervous I:
Pick at my nails

When I'm angry I:
Keep to myself

When I'm happy I:
Smile and laugh

My favorite dessert:
No bake cookies

My favorite sport to play besides basketball:
Track

My favorite sport to watch besides basketball:
Volleyball

The best TV show currently on right now:
ANTM

Describe the personality of your pet:
Affectionate

The most played artist on my MP3 player:
Akon

Since getting to know Coach Fisher, the two words that best describe her:
Knowledgeable and determined

Since getting to know Coach Falcosky, the two words that best describe her:
On-a-mission cool

Since getting to know Coach Nelson, the two words that best describe her:
Creative and efficient

Since getting to know Coach Harris, the two words that best describe her:
Fun and committed

When I finish playing basketball, I plan to:
Travel the world

I'm looking forward to:
This season and the conference tourney

On my perfect day I:
Would spend it at the lake with friends

The one class I would like to take:
Scuba diving

My ideal vacation:
Thailand

If I could be one age my whole life it would be:
17

My favorite thing to do during my free time:
Hang out with friends

I would watch any movie starring:
Will smith

My goal in life:
To be happy

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