Q&A With Alex Klein

By Athletic Communications on August 31, 2010 10:17 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Alex Klein is one of many newcomers to head coach Dean Wurzberger's team in 2010. Originally from Seattle, Wash., Klein played his freshman season at Michigan and now joins the Dawgs in the midfield. Klein sat down with www.gohuskies.com for a Q&A before the season officially begins for the men's soccer team this weekend in Portland, Ore.

Gohuskies.com: What is a pet peeve of yours? Alex Klein: "People talking too much about themselves."

GH: What is your pre-game superstition? AK: "I don't have any."

GH: What is the best present you have ever received? AK: "A signed Zidane jersey."

GH: If you were trapped on a desert island with one teammate, who would you want to be stranded with and why? AK: "Fung cause he can cook some good food."

GH: What's your favorite board game? AK: "Taboo."

GH: Why should others become involved in the great sport of soccer? AK: "Because it's fun sport played all around the world

GH: "If you could train with any professional athlete who would you chose? AK: "Kobe Bryant."

GH: What is one of the most important things your parents did in your upbringing? AK: "Getting me involved with activities other than school and soccer."

GH: What don't people outside of your hometown know about where you grew up that you think they should know? AK: "Even though it rains a lot in the winter the summer and spring are really nice."

GH: What do you know now about the game of soccer that you wish you would've known when you started playing the sport? AK: "Always remember to enjoy it."

GH: What is one characteristic a person needs to be a champion? AK: "Always try your hardest."

GH: What do you want to leave as a legacy at UW? AK: "An NCAA Championship."