Sept. 20, 2007

Washington, D.C. - Georgetown women's soccer senior midfielder Sara Jordan (Indianapolis, Ind./North Central) is currently sixth all-time at Georgetown with 15 career assists and ranks among the Top-10 in career points scored. Jordan is currently tied for the team-lead in goals this season, while being tied for second in assists and second in points. The Hoyas are getting ready to kick-off their BIG EAST season with a home game against Villanova on Friday afternoon. However, before they do, Jordan answered some questions for the Hoya Headliner...

HH - What did you do this summer?
SJ - I took a summer class here at Georgetown for the first few months, then I went home to Indianapolis and mainly just trained and spent a lot of time with my friends from home.

HH - How did you work to prepare for preseason camp?
SJ - I would run in the morning and then later that night I'd do some shooting and footwork. I would do that about every other day. On the days in between I'd practice with a club team and do some form of cross-training (swim or bike). When I was at school for my summer class, I played a lot with Karen [Waskewich], Jade [Higgins], Lindsey [Appezzato], and Vanessa [Joyce].

HH - How excited are you for your final season on the Hilltop?
SJ - I am really excited for this year. We have a lot of talent and we work really well together. At the same time, I'm a little bit sad that my time here at Georgetown is coming to an end.

HH - Being a senior, have you found that you've been able to be a leader for some of the younger kids on the team?
SJ - I try to lead by example. I work hard at practice and try to help the younger players.

HH - How have you changed from your freshman year to now, being a senior?
SJ - I think I've matured both on and off the field. Also, after having to sit out the entire season last year with mono, I think I've learned not to take anything for granted.

HH - So what does your final collegiate year have in store for you?
SJ - I think we're going to have a great season this year. We have, by far, the best team the program has ever had and we're all really dedicated to the team goals.

HH - Who do you look to for advice when you need it?
SJ - My parents.

HH - Do you have any superstitions before games?
SJ - I listen to the same song walking to the field before every game

HH - What song gets you pumped up before games?
SJ - Any rap song that Ingrid [Wells] makes me listen to when we're in the Team Room

HH - If you could be on any reality show, which one would you choose? Why?
SJ - A judge on Top Chef, so I could eat all the good food they cook.

HH - Who is your favorite player of all-time in your particular sport?
SJ - Cristiano Ronaldo

HH - What would you do if you won a million dollars?
SJ - I'd give it to Al Gore and beg him to run for president.

HH - What is your favorite quote from Head Coach Dave Nolan?
SJ - All the nicknames he has for everyone are pretty funny

HH - What is the best/worst thing about living in D.C.?
SJ - The best part is that it's a big city and there's always something interesting to do. The worst part is the traffic.

HH - What is your "breakfast of champions?"
SJ - Karen, Vanessa and I go to the breakfast buffet in the hotel at Leavey before every game and get omelets, fruit, and lots of french toast

HH - If you could get front row tickets to any concert, now or in the past, which would it be?
SJ - Dave Matthews Band

HH - What is your favorite holiday?
SJ - Christmas, because I get to go home and see my grandparents. Also, my family usually goes skiing around that time of the year, which is always really fun.

HH - When did you first start playing soccer?
SJ - When I was four.

HH - When did you know that you wanted to play soccer competitively in college?
SJ - I've never wanted to stop playing soccer, so growing up I just kind of knew I would play college soccer

HH - Who is your biggest rival?
SJ - Villanova. We've tied them twice since I've been here so it's always a really good, close game.

HH - What was the best moment in your career so far?
SJ - Scoring against Notre Dame my freshman year

HH - What is a typical practice like?
SJ - They always change. Tuesdays are usually the toughest practice of the week and involve some type of fitness. Then, they taper off the rest of the week as we prepare for our games on Friday and Sunday

HH - Who on the team do you rely on the most?
SJ - My roommate Jade

HH - Anything you want to do before you graduate?
SJ - Meet Hillary Clinton

HH - Who in your life inspires you the most?
SJ - My sister. She is so smart and talented and she is such a great person.

HH - Favorite Georgetown restaurant?
SJ - Paper Moon

HH - What is your favorite TV show?
SJ - Law and Order, SVU or Grey's Anatomy

HH - Favorite movie?
SJ - The Hours

HH - If you could be any where in the world, where would it be and why?
SJ - In China for the Women's World Cup

HH - Any advice for anyone who wants to join soccer?
SJ - It takes a lot of work but it's definitely worth it.

HH - What are your plans following graduation?
SJ - Live in Europe with my best friends Megan Reinhardt and Stevie Dunning