Prior to the 2019 Utah Softball season, get to know some of the student-athletes. Today, meet sophomore catcher Katie Faulk
Q: How did your interest in softball begin?
Watching the Women's College World Series as a kid
Q: What is your favorite part about playing softball?
Throwing people out attempting to steal
Q: What made you choose Utah?
The city, coaches and being in the Pac-12
Q: What are some of your favorite things to do outside of playing softball?
Singing, drawing and baking
Q: What is the best piece of advice you have received?
Live in the moment and soak up every memory
Q: Who is your biggest influence in life and why?
My dad, because he pushes me to be my best self
Q: What do you think are some keys to success when it comes to being a college athlete?
Time management and being a student first
Q: If you could play and go pro in any other sport, what would it be and why?
Gymnastics, because I just think it is an impressive sport
Q: What are you looking forward to most this season?
Going to Hawaii for its tournament
Q: What is your favorite part about being on the softball team at Utah?
My teammates
Q: Where is your favorite place to eat in Salt Lake City?
The Park Cafe
Q: If you could have a super power, what would it be?
Teleportation
Q: What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas
Q: If you could take three things with you to a desert island, what would they be?
A lifetime supply of Chick-Fil-A, a couch and a TV with Netflix
Q: What is your favorite food? Favorite candy?
Mashed potatoes and Reese's Cups
Q: If you could time travel, where and when would you go?
To the Live Aid concert to see Queen perform
Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete and team?
Michael Phelps and the Denver Broncos
Q: Whom would you like to see in concert?
Bruno Mars
Q: What is your favorite movie? Favorite actor/actress?
Kicking and Screaming and Will Ferrell
Q: What is your favorite show to watch or binge?
The Office
Q: What country would you like to visit and why?
Ireland, to see the castles and cliffs
Q: What is your favorite place to play in the Pac-12?
Oregon
Q: Why did you choose the number you wear?
15, because it was Danielle Lawrie's number
Q: What is your biggest fear?
Scary movies coming to life
Q: What is your favorite animal?
Polar Bear