Prior to the 2019 Utah Soccer season, get to know some of the student-athletes. Today, meet Halee Barker
Q: How did your interest in soccer begin?
My older brothers played and I looked up to them since I was three
Q: What is your favorite part about playing soccer?
The feeling I get when I juke a player, score or win a game and experiencing it with my teammates
Q: What made you choose Utah?
I wanted to play in the Pac-12 and be close to home
Q: What are some of your favorite things to do outside of playing soccer?
Going to sporting events or being with friends and family
Q: What is the best piece of advice you have received?
To enjoy the moment and know that I am here for a reason
Q: Who is your biggest influence in life and why?
My mom. She has done everything and more for me. She is also the strongest person I know
Q: What do you think the keys to success are?
Taking care of the small details and also communicating to everyone
Q: What are you looking forward to most this season?
The opportunity to be able to show what I have to offer
Q: What is your favorite part about being on the soccer team at Utah?
Feeling loved, important and cared for
Q: Where is your favorite place to eat in Salt Lake City?
California Pizza Kitchen
Q: If you could have a super power, what would it be?
Super speed
Q: What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas
Q: If you could take three things with you to a desert island, what would they be?
Stuff to make a fire, water filter and satellite phone
Q: What is your favorite food? Favorite candy?
Watermelon and Sour Patch Watermelons
Q: If you could time travel, where and when would you go?
Five years into the future
Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete and team?
Thomas Muller and Barcelona
Q: Whom would you like to see in concert?
Khalid
Q: What is your favorite movie and actress?
50 First Dates and Tom Cruise
Q: What is your favorite show to watch or binge?
Big Brother
Q: What country would you like to visit and why?
Germany because they are big into soccer
Q: What is your biggest fear?
Lightning and fireworks
Q: What is your favorite animal?
Dog