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GET TO KNOW: Claire Williams
7/21/2016 | Soccer
In preparation for the 2016 season, OleMissSports.com is bringing fans of Ole Miss Soccer a glance of the newest Rebels for the upcoming slate.
We'll take a look at what makes each player unique, how they chose Ole Miss for their collegiate career and what they hope to do after college.
Claire Williams
Fr., GK
Oak Park, Calif. (Oaks Christian School)
Major: Undeclared
What made you choose Ole Miss?
I felt at home at Ole Miss. It started when I walked on campus and continued with every person that I met. I knew that if I came here, I would be surrounded by students, faculty, staff, coaches, and a community who wanted me to succeed. Being part of the Ole Miss family was the biggest factor in my decision to come to Ole Miss.
What do you like most about Ole Miss and Oxford?
I enjoy the pride that Ole Miss and the entire Oxford community takes in their school. Being a student-athlete in a place where athletics are such a huge part of the culture is a very special thing. Everyone here bleeds navy and red which creates such a fun college atmosphere.
How did you attract the attention of the coaching staff at Ole Miss?
I was persistent in contacting the coaches through email and over the phone throughout the recruiting process.
If you could give any advice to younger players entering the sport, what would it be?
Don't let anyone take away your love for the game. When you play, play because it's what you love to do.
If you had a day off from soccer, what would you do?
I would go to Disneyland.
What are your goals for the season?
I hope to make the most of all of the opportunities that I get to play in practice and any opportunities that I get to play in games as well travel with the team this season.
Quick hitsรขโฌยฆ
Nickname: Claire Bear
Teammates would describe her as: Passionate
Best moment of playing career: Committing to Ole Miss
Dream profession/career: Date planner for the TV Show "The Bachelor"
Go to hangout place: Starbucks
Biggest fear: Being abandoned on a deserted island
Pick anywhere in the world to vacation, where would you go: Tahiti
Team you're looking most forward to playing on the 2016 schedule: Vanderbilt
Something most people don't know about you: I took three years of dance and can do the splits
Favoritesรขโฌยฆ
Movie: Top Gun
Band/Artist: James Bay
TV Show: House
Actress/Actor: Theo James
Snack Food: Chocolate covered raisins
Candy Bar: Butterfinger
Home Cooked Meal: My dad's steak
Fast Food Restaurant: Chick-fil-A
Place to eat in Oxford: Ajax
Female athlete: Abby Wambach
Male athlete: Sergio Ramos
Favorite pro team: Denver Broncos
Favorite animal: Snow leopard
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