Prior to the 2019 Utah Softball season, get to know some of the student-athletes. Today, meet Julia Noskin, a Pac-12 All-Freshman selection last season.
Q: How did your interest in softball begin?
My parents started me in softball when I was five and I have loved it ever since
Q: What is your favorite part about playing softball?
Competing and traveling
Q: What made you choose Utah?
When I came on my visit, I loved the coaches, facilities, Salt Lake City and the opportunity to play in the Pac-12
Q: What are some of your favorite things to do outside of playing softball?
Hanging out with friends and doing something fun or relaxing
Q: What is the best piece of advice you have received?
To enjoy every moment with my teammates playing softball because it goes very quickly
Q: Who is your biggest influence in life and why?
My parents. They worked really hard, no matter what
Q: What do you think are some keys to success when it comes to being a college athlete?
Dedication, time-management, passion and staying loose
Q: If you could play and go pro in any other sport, what would it be and why?
I have always wanted to play volleyball because it seems like a very fun, fast-paced game, but I am too short
Q: What are you looking forward to most this season?
Going out on the field, competing with my team and traveling to all the cool places we get to visit
Q: What is your favorite part about being on the softball team at Utah?
It is a family. We all share the same goals and have the same morals. We love to have fun
Q: Where is your favorite place to eat in Salt Lake City?
Red Iguana
Q: If you could have a super power, what would it be?
Teleportation
Q: What is your favorite holiday?
My birthday
Q: If you could take three things with you to a desert island, what would they be?
Chipotle burrito, water and a tent
Q: What is your favorite food? Favorite candy?
Mexican food and sour gummy worms
Q: If you could time travel, where and when would you go?
2016, so I could be in Chicago when the Cubs won the World Series
Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete and team?
Dansby Swanson and the Chicago Cubs
Q: Whom would you like to see in concert?
Keith Urban
Q: What is your favorite movie? Favorite actor/actress?
Mamma Mia 2 and Sophia Bush
Q: What is your favorite show to watch or binge?
One Tree Hill
Q: What country would you like to visit and why?
Greece, because it looks beautiful and everyone I know who has visited loved it
Q: What is your favorite place to play in the Pac-12?
Arizona State
Q: Why did you choose the number you wear?
I wanted a number that other people would not want but it had to be two digits. I was always No. 1 so i just added a zero and No. 10 has stuck
Q: What is your biggest fear?
Any bug that flies or crawls can bite or hurt you
Q: What is your favorite animal?
Rhinoceros