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Panther Newcomer Spotlight: Hannah Knych
9/1/2020 7:47:00 PM | Women's Soccer
PITTSBURGH – In the fifth of a 10-part series, pittsburghpanthers.com will profile each newcomer to the 2020 Pitt women's soccer team. This edition features Hannah Knych, a freshman midfielder from Manlius, New York.
Favorites
Food: Macaroni and cheese
Song: Beautiful Crazy
TV Show: Grey's Anatomy
Movie: Zootopia
Book: The Book of Unknown Americans
Quote: "Get busy living or get busy dying"
Dance Move: The Woah
Part of Pittsburgh/Campus: Our field or the Cathedral
Professional Athlete: Julie Ertz
Sport to Watch other than Soccer: Football
Sport Related Memory: Getting to the state championship with my high school soccer team
Q&A
What about Pitt made you want to spend your career as a Panther?
As soon as I got here it felt like home. I loved the campus. The competitive mentality of the coaches immediately impressed me. I knew that Pitt would challenge me on and off the field.
What makes soccer special to you?
Soccer is very special to me because as soon as I step on the field nothing else going on in my life matters. As soon as I get on the field, I have one thought on my mind: winning.
How would you describe yourself as a player?
I would describe myself as hardworking and passionate. After I play, I need to know that no one can question my effort.
What are some goals you have for your Panther career?
I want to make a positive impact on the team and continue to become a better player.
What are your biggest strengths as a player?
I never give up. I push myself and others to be the best players we can be.
What are three words that describe you?
Determined, passionate and cheerful.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of soccer?
I like to play golf and work with animals.
What was the last TV show you binge watched?
Euphoria.
What are some of the difference between your hometown and Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh is a bigger city than Syracuse with many more things to do, and a lot less snow.
If you could bring one thing from your hometown to Pittsburgh, what would it be?
My cat.
If you could meet three people (past or present) who would you want to meet? Why?
Zendaya, Christen Press, and Albert Einstein. I would want to meet Zendaya because she is a very inspiring actress, Christen Press because she is my favorite female soccer player and Albert Einstein because I would have a lot to learn.
If you could pick any superpower what would it be?
Mind-reading.
How many countries have you been to? (List them)
Nine. Canada, Mexico, Aruba, Haiti, Curaçao, Belize, Jamaica, Bahamas and Barbados.
Which app do you use the most on your phone?
TikTok.
Who introduced you to the sport of soccer?
My first coach, Jody.
If you were an animal what would you be?
Cheetah.
What is one word your teammates would use to describe you?
Energetic.
What is your dream job?
A veterinarian.
What would you sing at karaoke night?
Rolling in the Deep- Adele.
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Favorites
Food: Macaroni and cheese
Song: Beautiful Crazy
TV Show: Grey's Anatomy
Movie: Zootopia
Book: The Book of Unknown Americans
Quote: "Get busy living or get busy dying"
Dance Move: The Woah
Part of Pittsburgh/Campus: Our field or the Cathedral
Professional Athlete: Julie Ertz
Sport to Watch other than Soccer: Football
Sport Related Memory: Getting to the state championship with my high school soccer team
Q&A
What about Pitt made you want to spend your career as a Panther?
As soon as I got here it felt like home. I loved the campus. The competitive mentality of the coaches immediately impressed me. I knew that Pitt would challenge me on and off the field.
What makes soccer special to you?
Soccer is very special to me because as soon as I step on the field nothing else going on in my life matters. As soon as I get on the field, I have one thought on my mind: winning.
How would you describe yourself as a player?
I would describe myself as hardworking and passionate. After I play, I need to know that no one can question my effort.
What are some goals you have for your Panther career?
I want to make a positive impact on the team and continue to become a better player.
What are your biggest strengths as a player?
I never give up. I push myself and others to be the best players we can be.
What are three words that describe you?
Determined, passionate and cheerful.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of soccer?
I like to play golf and work with animals.
What was the last TV show you binge watched?
Euphoria.
What are some of the difference between your hometown and Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh is a bigger city than Syracuse with many more things to do, and a lot less snow.
If you could bring one thing from your hometown to Pittsburgh, what would it be?
My cat.
If you could meet three people (past or present) who would you want to meet? Why?
Zendaya, Christen Press, and Albert Einstein. I would want to meet Zendaya because she is a very inspiring actress, Christen Press because she is my favorite female soccer player and Albert Einstein because I would have a lot to learn.
If you could pick any superpower what would it be?
Mind-reading.
How many countries have you been to? (List them)
Nine. Canada, Mexico, Aruba, Haiti, Curaçao, Belize, Jamaica, Bahamas and Barbados.
Which app do you use the most on your phone?
TikTok.
Who introduced you to the sport of soccer?
My first coach, Jody.
If you were an animal what would you be?
Cheetah.
What is one word your teammates would use to describe you?
Energetic.
What is your dream job?
A veterinarian.
What would you sing at karaoke night?
Rolling in the Deep- Adele.
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