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    NAIA Student-Athlete Spotlight Bonus

    Martin Methodist College

    Women's Soccer

    Posted 09.07.06

    Name: Clare Sykes

    NAIA School: Martin Methodist College

    Year: Junior

    Major: Undecided

    Sport: Women's Soccer

    Hometown: Huddersfield, England


    Martin Methodist midfielder, Clare Sykes, is known throughout women’s soccer as one of the most decorated players in the NAIA. But how well known is Sykes beyond her title of NAIA/Brine and NSCAA/adidas NAIA Women's Soccer Player of the Year Award?

    The NAIA asked All-American teammates Victoria Charnley, a junior defender from Manchester, England, and Rebecca Johansson, a junior forward from Sala, Sweden, an identical list of questions about Sykes. In this spotlight twist, get to know Sykes, from her pasta fetish to her dolphin dream job, and catch a glimpse of Redhawk camaraderie.

     

    Nickname: Trace or Hammer, you choose

    Dream Travel Destination: Old Trafford (Manchester United's football

    stadium)
    Most Prized Possession: Her wardrobe
    Morning Jog or Sleep In? sleep, no question!
    Strangest eating habit? She does this kind of rabbit motion when tasting new food, strange!
    Dog Person or Cat Person? Non, they smell!
    Favorite Color: plain old ‘Blue’
    Favorite Type of Music: she’s almost American, converted Country fan
    Favorite Food: she loves some good old curry
    Coffee or Tea: she’s English!
    Strangest thing you have brought to practice? Bobbie Pin
    Favorite thing to do outside of soccer? Talk
    Dream Job: she’d love to swim with dolphins, not sure where the work comes in!
    Favorite Movie of All Time: Down to You
    Favorite thing about Martin Methodist College: Shaz
    What does your team stand for? There’s no I in Team
    What qualities and character traits do you bring to your team? Leadership, commitment, entertainment
    How do you incorporate the NAIA Champions of Character values (respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership, and sportsmanship) into your role on the soccer field? Her positive attitude rubs off on the whole team
    What is your best soccer memory from your time at Martin Methodist? Winning the National Championship

     

    Nickname: Nora, Sykes

    Dream Travel Destination: Milan

    Most Prized Possession: All my Grandma’s letters

    Morning Jog or Sleep In? Sleep in

    Strangest eating habit? Don’t have any

    Dog Person or Cat Person? Don’t like either

    Favorite Color: Blue

    Favorite Type of Music: The Fray

    Favorite Food: Any kind of pasta

    Coffee or Tea: tea

    Strangest thing you have brought to practice? My Mum

    Favorite thing to do outside of soccer? Go out with my friends

    Dream Job: to work with the dolphins at Sea World

    Favorite Movie of All Time: American History X and Down to You

    Favorite thing about Martin Methodist College: The Soccer Team

    What does your team stand for? Winners never quit

    What qualities and character traits do you bring to your team? Positive attitude, easy to get along with

    How do you incorporate the NAIA Champions of Character values (respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership, and sportsmanship) into your role on the soccer field? Good and fair attitude toward opposing teams and referees

    What is your best soccer memory from your time at Martin Methodist? Winning the National Championship

     

    Nickname: Nora
    Dream Travel Destination: New Zealand
    Most Prized Possession: Picture of her Nan
    Morning Jog or Sleep in? Sleep in

    Strangest eating habit? Don't know
    Dog Person or Cat Person? neither
    Favorite Color: Blue
    Favorite Type of Music: Three Doors Down
    Favorite Food: Pasta
    Coffee or Tea: Tea
    Strangest thing you have brought to practice? N/A
    Favorite thing to do outside of soccer? Listen to music, watch movies and be with friends
    Dream Job: Teacher for young kids
    Favorite Movie of All Time: Down to You
    Favorite thing about Martin Methodist College: The people and friends
    What does your team stand for? All for one, and one for all – a very hard working team - united
    What qualities and character traits do you bring to your team? A strong leader who always is positive. Gives the team stability
    How do you incorporate the NAIA Champions of Character values (respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership, and sportsmanship) into your role on the soccer field? She is someone to rely on – a strong leader who always does her job plus helps guide others. She is also good at listening to others and respects her teammates and the opposition.
    What is your best soccer memory from your time at Martin Methodist? Winning the National Championship in November ‘05

    Photos courtesy of Chris Megginson, Martin Methodist College

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