Meet the Mystics - Maria Antle

Name: Maria Antle
Year of Eligibility: 2nd
Home Town: St. John's, Nlfd.
Major: Applied Human Nutrition & Dietetics

How long have you been playing voleyball?
For nine years

Did you play any other sports growing up? 
Yes, basketball, soccer, ultimate frisbee and football

What is the most memorable moment in your career so far?
Winning the ACAA soccer championship and going to the CCAA nationals the last two seasons

Did any of your family members come to the Mount?
Yes, my dad and my two aunts

Any pre-game superstitions or routines?  
I always put my right sock on before the left one

What do you like to do for fun?
Spend time with my roommates exploring Halifax

What is the coolest experience you have had so far this year?
My volleyball teammates coming to support me at my soccer games

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Cheese

If you could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, what would you win gold in?
Making to-do lists

Do you have a personal mantra? 
The power of YET

What would your power be if you were a super hero?
Teleportation

What's your favouite quote?
Control the controllables

What’s your go to hype song before a game? 
Shake That by Eminem

If your life were a movie, would would the title be?
Flat Out

What’s one piece of advice you’d give to aspiring athletes in your sport?
Do the work when no one is watching

How do you balance school while playing two varsity sports?
A big calendar, prioritizing time management and being surrounded by a big support system

WHat's your dream vacation destination? 
Greece and Italy

What’s your go-to karaoke song?
Unwritten, Natasha Beddingfield

If you could watch just one movie for the rest of your life, what would it be? 
High School Musical

Favourite food? Pasta
Favourite professional athlete? Ilona Maher
Current favourite song? Meet Me Halfway
Beach or mountains? Beach
Book or movie? Movie
Sunrise or sunset? Sunrise
Would you rather travel to the past or the future? Future