University of Georgia Athletics
Quick Chat: Caroline Chipman
September 01, 2017 | Soccer, The Frierson Files
By John Frierson
UGAAA Staff Writer
Caroline Chipman didn't need long to make her presence felt on the Georgia soccer team. Four games into her career, the freshman from Atlanta already has a goal and an assist, including the game-winning goal in the Bulldogs' win at Charlotte last week.
Normally an offensive-minded midfielder, Chipman has been playing some fullback this season, which is just one of the adjustments she's had to make since arriving in Athens. She sat down for a quick chat following Wednesday's practice and here's some of what she had to say:
Frierson: You've been a Georgia student-athlete for a few weeks now — has anything surprised you about the experience or has it been about what you anticipated?
Chipman: It's surprises me how busy our schedule is. It's almost like you go from one place to another, but in a way that's good because I like organization and structure.
Frierson: What's the most exciting or unusual thing you did this summer?
Chipman: I didn't really do much. I really can't think of anything fun I did, because we came here early. I went to the lake one weekend, and that was the most exciting thing. That was really fun.
Frierson: What's the most creative thing you do, or what's something creative you wish you could do?
Chipman: I wish I could sing really well. That would be nice.
Frierson: Is there somebody specific you wish you could sing like?
Chipman: I love Taylor Swift, but, no, I kind of just like singing in general.
Frierson: Where would you go if you were given all the time and money you needed to travel anywhere in the world?
Chipman: Probably Bora Bora, because it just seems like the prettiest place on Earth.
Frierson: Take me through your first collegiate goal. How did that feel?
Chipman: It felt amazing, but it was really unexpected. I was not expecting to score, so I was excited but surprised at the same time.
Frierson: Have you already learned anything about yourself in the short time you've been here?
Chipman: I've learned that I can be a defender, because I've never played defense before. I learned that.
Frierson: What was the toughest part of that switch, curbing the instinct to push forward on the attack?
Chipman: Yeah, I like to attack a lot. Outside back entails some attacking, but it's hard to hold back sometimes, because you've got to stay and cover your area.
Frierson: If you could eat anything for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Chipman: Pasta, I love pasta. I really like the rigatoni with butter and cheese.
Frierson: Is there a food item you wish would disappear forever?
Chipman: Not particularly; I like most foods. I don't really like fish, so maybe they could disappear forever. No, that would be sad.
Frierson: What's the best live performance or event that you've ever seen?
Chipman: Taylor Swift in concert, the 1989 tour. It was incredible, the best time of my life. It's just crazy, how well she performs, and then there's a lot of lights and techie stuff with it.
Frierson: Who's the funniest person on the team?
Chipman: There are so many funny people on the team, but I'll say (goalkeeper Jessie Harvey) is the funniest, just because I like her humor and her sarcasm. We've got the same kind of sense of humor.
(This Q&A was lightly edited for length and clarity.)
UGAAA Staff Writer
Caroline Chipman didn't need long to make her presence felt on the Georgia soccer team. Four games into her career, the freshman from Atlanta already has a goal and an assist, including the game-winning goal in the Bulldogs' win at Charlotte last week.
Normally an offensive-minded midfielder, Chipman has been playing some fullback this season, which is just one of the adjustments she's had to make since arriving in Athens. She sat down for a quick chat following Wednesday's practice and here's some of what she had to say:
Frierson: You've been a Georgia student-athlete for a few weeks now — has anything surprised you about the experience or has it been about what you anticipated?
Chipman: It's surprises me how busy our schedule is. It's almost like you go from one place to another, but in a way that's good because I like organization and structure.
Frierson: What's the most exciting or unusual thing you did this summer?
Chipman: I didn't really do much. I really can't think of anything fun I did, because we came here early. I went to the lake one weekend, and that was the most exciting thing. That was really fun.
Frierson: What's the most creative thing you do, or what's something creative you wish you could do?
Chipman: I wish I could sing really well. That would be nice.
Frierson: Is there somebody specific you wish you could sing like?
Chipman: I love Taylor Swift, but, no, I kind of just like singing in general.
Frierson: Where would you go if you were given all the time and money you needed to travel anywhere in the world?
Chipman: Probably Bora Bora, because it just seems like the prettiest place on Earth.
Frierson: Take me through your first collegiate goal. How did that feel?
Chipman: It felt amazing, but it was really unexpected. I was not expecting to score, so I was excited but surprised at the same time.
Frierson: Have you already learned anything about yourself in the short time you've been here?
Chipman: I've learned that I can be a defender, because I've never played defense before. I learned that.
Frierson: What was the toughest part of that switch, curbing the instinct to push forward on the attack?
Chipman: Yeah, I like to attack a lot. Outside back entails some attacking, but it's hard to hold back sometimes, because you've got to stay and cover your area.
Frierson: If you could eat anything for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Chipman: Pasta, I love pasta. I really like the rigatoni with butter and cheese.
Frierson: Is there a food item you wish would disappear forever?
Chipman: Not particularly; I like most foods. I don't really like fish, so maybe they could disappear forever. No, that would be sad.
Frierson: What's the best live performance or event that you've ever seen?
Chipman: Taylor Swift in concert, the 1989 tour. It was incredible, the best time of my life. It's just crazy, how well she performs, and then there's a lot of lights and techie stuff with it.
Frierson: Who's the funniest person on the team?
Chipman: There are so many funny people on the team, but I'll say (goalkeeper Jessie Harvey) is the funniest, just because I like her humor and her sarcasm. We've got the same kind of sense of humor.
(This Q&A was lightly edited for length and clarity.)
John Frierson is the staff writer for the UGA Athletic Association and curator of the ITA Men's Tennis Hall of Fame. You can find his work at: Frierson Files. He's also on Twitter: @FriersonFiles and @ITAHallofFame.
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