Prior to the 2019 Utah Soccer season, get to know some of the student-athletes. Today, meet Kylee Geis
Q: How did your interest in soccer begin?
My older sister played. I watched her and was constantly around the game
Q: What is your favorite part about playing soccer?
The competitiveness and beauty of the game, as well as the friendships
Q: What made you choose Utah?
Playing in the Pac-12 and I felt I had the opportunity to excel here
Q: What are some of your favorite things to do outside of playing soccer?
Hike, swim, bike, camp, run, boat
Q: What is the best piece of advice you have received?
Be decisive and confident in all that you do and try new things often
Q: Who is your biggest influence in life and why?
My grandparents. I am very close to them and hope to make them proud.
Q: What do you think the keys to success are?
Be resilient/mentally tough. Approach things with confidence
Q: If you could play or go pro in any other sport, what would it be and why?
Basketball. I played and loved it growing up.
Q: What are you looking forward to most this season?
Becoming an important part of the team and going to the NCAA Tournament
Q: What is your favorite part about being on the soccer team at Utah?
Playing the sport I love, being a part of something great and making history
Q: Where is your favorite place to eat in Salt Lake City?
Eggs in the City
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?
Hammock, kayak, knife
Q: What is your favorite food? Favorite candy?
Crab or artichoke and M&M's
Q: If you could time travel, where and when would you go?
A time before humans to see extinct species like dinosaurs and woolly mammoths
Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete and team?
Andres Iniesta and Barcelona
Q: Whom would you like to see in concert?
Kendrick Lamar
Q: What is your favorite movie and actress?
How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days and Jennifer Aniston
Q: What is your favorite show to watch or binge?
Friends
Q: What country would you like to visit and why?
Greece because of its extensive history, architecture and beautiful blue waters
Q: What is your favorite road trip in the Pac-12?
Stanford
Q: Why did you choose the number you wear?
Lucky 13
Q: What is your favorite animal?
Armadillo