Prior to the 2019 Utah Soccer season, get to know some of the student-athletes. Today, meet Chelsea Peterson
Q: How did your interest in soccer begin?
My parents put me on a team
Q: What is your favorite part about playing soccer?
Goalkeeping
Q: What made you choose Utah?
The coaches, playing in the Pac-12 and being close to home
Q: What are some of your favorite things to do outside of playing soccer?
Camping, boating, fishing, ATV
Q: What is the best piece of advice you have received?
Keep your head down and work
Q: Who is your biggest influence in life and why?
My mom. I want to be like her
Q: What do you think the keys to success are?
Hard work, discipline, time management and talent
Q: If you could play or go pro in any other sport, what would it be and why?
Skiing. It is so fun and the park is legit!
Q: What are you looking forward to most this season?
Bettering myself and the team every day
Q: What is your favorite part about being on the soccer team at Utah?
The high level of soccer
Q: Where is your favorite place to eat in Salt Lake City?
The Roof
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?
My family, water purifier, a plane
Q: What is your favorite food? Favorite candy?
Baked potatoes and 100 Grand bar
Q: If you could time travel, where and when would you go?
1776 to see the signing of the Declaration of Independence
Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete and team?
Tom Brady and either the Utah Jazz or the Boston Red Sox
Q: Whom would you like to see in concert?
Kenny Chesney
Q: What is your favorite movie? Favorite actor?
The Hannah Montana Movie and Zac Efron
Q: What is your favorite show to watch or binge?
Parks and Recreation
Q: What country would you like to visit and why?
New Zealand
Q: Why did you choose the number you wear?
Karl Malone wore it
Q: What is your favorite animal?
Seals