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Georgia Soccer Q&A: Freshman Bella Hartley
September 20, 2011 | Soccer
Sept. 20, 2011
ATHENS, Ga. ---- Georgia freshman midfielder/forward Bella Hartley was a four-year starter for her state championship high school team in Wheat Ridge, Colo. She is also part of Georgia Soccer's outstanding 2011 recruiting class. Although sidelined by an ACL surgery at the beginning of the season, Hartley is hopeful that the team can and will have a successful year. She shared her insight on the team and why she became a Bulldog in this edition of Georgia Soccer Q&A.
Q: How do you feel about the 2011 season?
A: I feel that we will have a very good season and hopefully we will have no more injuries for the rest of the season.
Q: What do you think it's going to take to make it to the NCAA tournament?
A: I think it will take hard work and dedication from the team.
Q: If you weren't playing soccer, what other sport would you want to play?
A: Football.....just kidding! I would do equestrian sports.
Q: What's your favorite part about playing soccer?
A: I love kicking the ball! I also love scoring goals. But just working hard and playing with girls that you love.
Q: Why did you choose to play for UGA?
A: I love the atmosphere and the energy of Athens. When I looked at other schools, they just didn't compare to UGA. When I met the coaches, they treated me with respect and answered all of my questions.
Q: What are your personal goals for this season?
A: I want to come back healthy and strong from my ACL surgery.
Q: Why did you start playing soccer?
A: My Aunt introduced it to me, and Mia Hamm was my idol. I wanted to be just like her.
Q: What's your favorite food?
A: Chipotle, or Chinese food, or peanut butter and jelly.
Q: What's your favorite movie?
A: Step Bothers and Bridesmaids.
Q: What is something that people would be surprised to know about you?
A: I can talk to animals.
Q: What are two words that you would use to describe yourself, on the field or off the field?
A: Mean and aggressive on the field. Nice and gentle off the field.
Q: What does it mean to you to be a Georgia Bulldog?
A: It means a lot to me and makes me feel blessed to be a part of this program.
Bella Hartley is a freshman midfielder/forward for Georgia Soccer. She and the Bulldogs will return home for their SEC opener against the Florida Gators on Friday, Sept. 23 at 7:00 p.m. ET and will take on the South Carolina Gamecocks Sunday, Sept. 24 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Live video coverage will be available on georgiadogs.com while the game will also be broadcast live on local radio 1340 AM (Friday) and 960 AM (Sunday).