Women's Soccer: Get to Know the Blue Devils
CCSU athletics is rolling out a new series to "Get to Know the Blue Devils." Despite sports competition being suspended during the fall season, CCSU student-athletes continue to succeed in the classroom and have an impact in the community. Through a series of questions and answers, CCSU fans and supporters can become familiar with many of the Blue Devils' student-athletes and learn who their favorite athletes are, what talents they have, bucket list goals and other interesting tidbits away from the field of competition.
This will be an ongoing feature throughout the semester, check back on our social media channels and at CCSUBlueDevils.com for updates.
Abbey Chase | Jr. | Plymouth, MA
Major: Biology and Criminology
Why did you choose CCSU?
It has a welcoming and homey campus, close enough for my parents to come to games and had the best team and coaching environment. The atmosphere is perfect for success on and off the field all while offering the schooling oath I was looking for.
What are you most looking forward to accomplishing at CCSU?
To motivate and inspire as many of my peers and teammates as possible with my own personal experiences
Who is your inspiration and why?
My mom, she graduated college with a computer science degree and got the most ideal placement for that job in Boston. Then gave up that job to raise us 4 kids, and then went back to nursing school and completed her RN with a perfect GPA. She did this all while never ever missing our sporting and academic events. She has taught me that I can accomplish and set out to be anything I want at any age in my life no matter the circumstance. I now have had the opportunity to work under her as a CNA in a rehab/ nursing facility and is hands down the most caring and hardworking Nurse I have worked with (not just because shes my mom).
What is the best advice you've ever received?
Every adversity, every failure, and every heartache carries with it the seed Of an equivalent or greater benefit.
What is your proudest accomplishment?
Recovering and returning to play from a torn ACL
What are your future plans?
I plan to work with the development of special education children. And hopefully be a motivator and Coach as well.
What's at the top of your bucket list of things to do?
Travel to third world countries to open up and experience different types of perspectives and adversities while providing help if I am able to.
Do you have a favorite quote?
"Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm" -Winston Chruchill
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Pasta
What superpower would you like to have?
Teleportation
Jenna Rae Covello | Sr. | Plymouth, CT
Major: Exercise Science
Why did you choose CCSU?
Because it offered me an opportunity to play soccer and study exercise science somewhere close to home.
What are your future plans?
Becoming a Pediatric Occupational Therapist
What's at the top of your bucket list of things to do?
Skydiving and traveling to new places
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Sushi or chicken
What superpower would you like to have?
To fly
Katarzyna Zawadzki | So. | Ansonia, CT
Major: Criminology
Is there anything interesting about you that you would like us to know?
I was born in Poland, have a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and I don't know how to swim.
What is the best advice you've ever received?
never, never, never give in
What are your future plans?
Being very successful in my field and happy with what I'm doing. Being able to make a change in any possible way that I can.
What is one thing you learned about yourself during the pandemic?
I learned that discipline is important.
What's at the top of your bucket list of things to do?
Visiting Indonesia
Do you have a favorite quote?
When you feel like quitting, remember why you started
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Chicken Alfredo
What is your favorite childhood TV show?
Drake & Josh
What is the most ridiculous fact you know?
Crocodiles can't stick their tongues out
What superpower would you like to have?
Teleportation that way I can travel the world whenever I want
What would be your spirit animal?
Wolf
Who is your favorite musical artist?
Post Malone
Ashley Wright | So. | Westport, CT
Major: Graphic Design
Why did you choose CCSU?
When I came on campus for the first time I fell in love with the school and the team. Everyone was super nice, supportive, and welcoming, and I just knew that this was my top school from that moment.
Is there anything interesting about you that you would like us to know?
I am trilingual, was on four different varsity sports in high school, and I'm a first generation college student in my family.
What is the best advice you've ever received?
Don't wish for it, work for it
What is your proudest accomplishment?
Making and starting on varsity soccer as a 13 year old freshman while receiving first honors in school all 4 years.
What is one thing you learned about yourself during the pandemic?
You have to appreciate the little things in life, and not take anything for granted.
Who is your favorite athlete to watch and why?
Rose Lavelle
What's at the top of your bucket list of things to do?
See the northern lights in Alaska
Besides playing your sport, do you have any other talents?
I can play the violin
Do you have a favorite quote?
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened"
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Fruits
What is your favorite childhood TV show?
Phineas and Ferb
What is the most ridiculous fact you know?
If you were to fold a piece of paper in half 42 times, it would reach the moon.
What superpower would you like to have?
Ability to fly
What would be your spirit animal?
Sloth
Who is your favorite musical artist?
Khalid
Tess Atkinson | Sr. | Berlin, CT
Major: Psychology
Why did you choose CCSU?
Friendly and welcoming environment, helpful faculty and scholarship opportunities
Is there anything interesting about you that you would like us to know?
Dean's List all 4 years
What are you most looking forward to accomplishing at CCSU?
Creating an environment for talking about mental health- through work at the Women's Center as well as making a positive and motivation environment for female athletes
What is the best advice you've ever received?
Never settle
What are your future plans?
Becoming a licensed Clinical Psychologist
What is one thing you learned about yourself during the pandemic?
My self-worth- never let anyone dull your sparkle :)
Who is your favorite athlete to watch and why?
Serena Williams- she has such a strong work ethic and is so passionate about what she does, all while being a full-time mom
What's at the top of your bucket list of things to do?
Go to Nashville, New Orleans and Las Vegas
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Sushi
What superpower would you like to have?
Reading minds
Katherine Crouse | Fr. | Southington, CT
Major: Undeclared Business
Why did you choose CCSU?
I love the campus community and how the team environment!
What are you most looking forward to accomplishing at CCSU?
Getting my degree and being able to experience new things through internships in a few years
Who is your inspiration and why?
My mom and dad because I work everyday to make them proud.
What is the best advice you've ever received?
Never be afraid to ask for help
What is one thing you learned about yourself during the pandemic?
I learned that I don't do well at all cooped up in one space
What's at the top of your bucket list of things to do?
travel to Bora Bora
Do you have a favorite quote?
our ability to handle life's challenges is a measure of our strength of character
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
apple crisp
What is your favorite childhood TV show?
Drake & Josh
What superpower would you like to have?
reading minds
Who is your favorite musical artist?
Luke Combs
Kelly Brady | Fr. | Tomkins Cove, NY
Major: Undecided
Why did you choose CCSU?
Campus that felt like home, nice coaching staff and girls
Is there anything interesting about you that you would like us to know?
I like to travel
What are you most looking forward to accomplishing at CCSU?
Another NEC and going into nationals
Who is your inspiration and why?
My parents, they push me to be the best version of myself
What is the best advice you've ever received?
Just get it done. Whatever is in you're way find a way to just get it done
What is your proudest accomplishment?
All American High School Soccer, multiple championships, and ECNL Final 4
What are your future plans?
Getting a good job and maybe traveling the world
What is one thing you learned about yourself during the pandemic?
I learned I am stronger than I thought and I like to spend time by myself sometimes
Who is your favorite athlete to watch and why?
Tom Brady, probably because he is amazing at what he does and he just always finds a way to get the job done
What's at the top of your bucket list of things to do?
See the world, maybe sky dive
Who would play you in a movie about yourself?
Steve Carrell
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Penne vodka
What is your favorite childhood TV show?
Spongebob
What is the most ridiculous fact you know?
Men seahorse have the babies
What superpower would you like to have?
Mind reading
What would be your spirit animal?
Unicorn
Who is your favorite musical artist?
Shawn Mendes
Gia Inzerillo | So. | Manorville, NY
Major: Exercise Science
Why did you choose CCSU?
Because of the atmosphere and people
Who is your inspiration and why?
My mom because she's such a strong woman and inspires me to be the same way.
What is the best advice you've ever received?
Don't ask for it work for it.
What are your future plans?
Getting my degree and having a good job that will support me
What is one thing you learned about yourself during the pandemic?
I'm horrible at art
Who is your favorite athlete to watch and why?
I love watching hockey because of the grit they have during the playoffs to win the Stanley cup.
What's at the top of your bucket list of things to do?
Go to Hawaii
Besides playing your sport, do you have any other talents?
Gift giving
Do you have a favorite quote?
Life is like a box of chocolates you never know what you're going to get
Who would play you in a movie about yourself?
Shay Mitchell
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
PIZZA
What is your favorite childhood TV show?
suite life Zach and Cody
What superpower would you like to have?
Invisible
Caitlin Murphy | Fr. | Southbury, CT
Major: Psychological Science
Who is your inspiration and why?
My sister because of her work ethic and her kindness
What is the best advice you've ever received?
It's not over until it's over
What are your future plans?
To go to graduate school and become a licensed counselor
Do you have a favorite quote?
To stop right now would be a waste, so journey on
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Ice cream
What is your favorite childhood TV show?
Hannah Montana
What superpower would you like to have?
Reading minds
Autumn Skowrenski | Fr. | Columbia, CT
Major: Biology
Why did you choose CCSU?
The school was close but not too close to home, the soccer team is excellent, beautiful campus
What are you most looking forward to accomplishing at CCSU?
Winning multiple NEC titles
Who is your inspiration and why?
Both of my parents because they are so understanding, push me to do my best, and I know they will always support me
What is your proudest accomplishment?
Committing to play division 1 soccer after all of the hard work I have put into the sport
What are your future plans?
To become a physicians assistant and go to grad school, travel a lot, get married
Who is your favorite athlete to watch and why?
Tobin Heath because she plays my position, dominates it, and is super respected by her team-mates
What's at the top of your bucket list of things to do?
Travel
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Lamb or steak
What superpower would you like to have?
Ability to think of a place and be there at will
What would be your spirit animal?
A cheetah
Who is your favorite musical artist?
Lil Uzi
Charlotte Simmons | Fr. | Jamestown, RI
Major: Biomolecular Science
Why did you choose CCSU?
Close to home and very welcoming
What are you most looking forward to accomplishing at CCSU?
getting my degree with the best grades I can manage and being successful in soccer
Who is your inspiration and why?
My twin brother because we have been through everything together
What is your proudest accomplish-ment?
being nice to everyone I meet to the best of my abilities
What are your future plans?
I want to be a geneticist after grad-uate school
What is one thing you learned about yourself during the pandem-ic?
I control my success
Who is your favorite athlete to watch and why?
Julian Edelman because of im-mense athleticism and talent
What's at the top of your bucket list of things to do?
go to Thailand
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Ice cream
What is your favorite childhood TV show?
Hannah Montana
What superpower would you like to have?
to fly
Who is your favorite musical artist?
Billy Joel
Lindsay Stevenson | Fr. | Middletown, CT
Major: Elementary Education
Why did you choose CCSU?
Felt like home
Is there anything interesting about you that you would like us to know?
I was all state and new haven register first team all scc and had honors through-out the school year
What are you most looking forward to accomplishing at CCSU?
Getting a degree
What is your proudest accomplishment?
High honors
What are your future plans (other than playing sports)?
Becoming a teacher
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
chocolate covered blueberries
Brianna Williams | Sr. | Tomkins Cove, NY
Major: Social Work
Why did you choose CCSU?
It was the best environment to continue my academic and athletic career
Is there anything interesting you would like us to know about you?
I'm currently a social work intern at Bloomfield High School.
What are you most looking forward to accomplishing at CCSU?
Graduating with a social work degree and two championship rings
What is your proudest accomplishment?
Beating Rutgers in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
What are your future plans?
Pursue a MSW degree and continue on to get a clinical license.
What is one thing you learned about yourself during the pandemic?
I found comfort going on long walks.
What is your favorite quote?
"The sun will rise"
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Pizza
What is your favorite childhood TV show?
Hannah Montana
What superpower would you like to have?
Being able to fly
Who is your favorite musical artist?
A Boogie