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Panther Newcomer Spotlight: Chantelle Parker
8/31/2020 10:33:00 AM | Women's Soccer
PITTSBURGH – In the fourth of a 10-part series, pittsburghpanthers.com will profile each newcomer to the 2020 Pitt women's soccer team. This edition features Chantelle Parker, a freshman forward from Milton, Ontario, Canada.
Favorites
Food: Greek
Song: Brown Skin Girl
TV Show: Money Heist
Movie: Avengers
Book: Making bombs for Hitler
Quote: "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard"
Dance Move: Dougie
Part of Pittsburgh/Campus: Cathedral
Professional Athlete: Kylian Mbappé
Sport to Watch other than Soccer: Basketball
Sport Related Memory: U-20 CONCACAF 2020
Q&A
What about Pitt made you want to spend your career as a Panther?
The community, environment, coaches and the passion in the team.
What makes soccer special to you?
It's my whole life. The feeling once you hit the field with the ball at your feet.
How would you describe yourself as a player?
Passionate and hardworking.
What are some goals you have for your Panther career?
Earn a pro soccer contract and good degree.
What is your (intended) major?
Emergency medicine.
What are three words that describe you?
Energetic, kind and dipsy.
What are your biggest strengths as a player?
Speed and aggression.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of soccer?
Volleyball, track and piano.
What are some of the difference between your hometown and Pittsburgh?
It's bigger and cultural differences.
If you could bring one thing from your hometown to Pittsburgh, what would it be?
Tim Horton's.
If you could be a star in any sport, other than soccer, which one would it be?
Track.
If you could pick any superpower what would it be?
Teleportation.
In which movie universe would you most like to live?
Marvel.
How many countries have you been to? (List them)
Three: Jamaica, Canada and Dominican Republic.
Which app do you use the most on your phone?
Snapchat.
Who introduced you to the sport of soccer?
My dad.
If you were an animal what would you be?
Cheetah.
What would you sing at karaoke night?
"When I Was Your Man" - Bruno Mars.
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Favorites
Food: Greek
Song: Brown Skin Girl
TV Show: Money Heist
Movie: Avengers
Book: Making bombs for Hitler
Quote: "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard"
Dance Move: Dougie
Part of Pittsburgh/Campus: Cathedral
Professional Athlete: Kylian Mbappé
Sport to Watch other than Soccer: Basketball
Sport Related Memory: U-20 CONCACAF 2020
Q&A
What about Pitt made you want to spend your career as a Panther?
The community, environment, coaches and the passion in the team.
What makes soccer special to you?
It's my whole life. The feeling once you hit the field with the ball at your feet.
How would you describe yourself as a player?
Passionate and hardworking.
What are some goals you have for your Panther career?
Earn a pro soccer contract and good degree.
What is your (intended) major?
Emergency medicine.
What are three words that describe you?
Energetic, kind and dipsy.
What are your biggest strengths as a player?
Speed and aggression.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of soccer?
Volleyball, track and piano.
What are some of the difference between your hometown and Pittsburgh?
It's bigger and cultural differences.
If you could bring one thing from your hometown to Pittsburgh, what would it be?
Tim Horton's.
If you could be a star in any sport, other than soccer, which one would it be?
Track.
If you could pick any superpower what would it be?
Teleportation.
In which movie universe would you most like to live?
Marvel.
How many countries have you been to? (List them)
Three: Jamaica, Canada and Dominican Republic.
Which app do you use the most on your phone?
Snapchat.
Who introduced you to the sport of soccer?
My dad.
If you were an animal what would you be?
Cheetah.
What would you sing at karaoke night?
"When I Was Your Man" - Bruno Mars.
#H2P | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
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