| TIME
OUT WITH... Kim Smith If
there are many more like Monarchs rookie Kim Smith back in her native Canada,
basketball could soon be the national sport. Growing up, Smith looked up to her
older sister in many ways, including sports. She admits that she can be shy until
you get to know her, but fans will soon know her and her all-around game quite
well. Get started in the latest installment of "Time Out." Have You Seen her? |
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| Hometown |
| Mission, British Columbia | |
| What did you
study in college? | |
Speech Communication at Utah | |
| Have
you ever played on a national team? If so, for what team, when and in which tournaments? |
| Yes, Canadian National Team, 2002 - COPABA
young women's world qualification, Senior women world qualification, 2003 FIBA
Americas Olympic qualifying/Pan Am Games 2005 - FIBA Americas world qualifying.
| |
| Who
has been a role model for you in basketball? | | My
older sister Michelle. There was always that drive to be better than your older
sibling. She was always somebody that I looked up to. | |
| When
did you become interested in the game of basketball and when did you decide you
wanted to pursue it professionally? | | I
started playing when I was in grade 2. I had dreams of playing professionally
since grade 9. | |
| Do
you have a favorite on-court moment? | | The
jump-ball, because it means the game is going to start. | |
| Do
you have any superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they and how did they come
about? | | I
always have to finish my last shot before the game starts, I have no idea how
it began. | |
| Name
a coach who has inspired you and describe how he/she improved your game and/or
helped in your development off the court. | | Elaine
Elliot has helped my game on both the offensive and defensive ends. She has taught
me a lot about the game and movement on offense. Defensively she has pushed me
to stay in stance. Off the court she has been so supportive in all aspects of
my life, I always know that I can turn to her if I ever have any problems. | |
| Which
other sports do you play? Would you rate yourself as a beginner, novice, expert,
or master? | | Soccer-novice,
softball - novice. | |
| What
are your hobbies or primary interests outside of basketball? |
| I love to cook, and enjoy doing that when
I am not playing. I enjoy the outdoors; hiking and camping. | |
| What
other talents are you proud of? | | Cooking.
| |
| How
would others describe you? | | Shy
until you get to know me. | |
| How
would you describe yourself? | | As
soon as I am more comfortable with people I am much more outgoing. | |
| Which languages
do you speak? If any other than your native language, do you consider yourself
fluent? | | I
can speak French, I used to be fluent, I have lost almost all of it now. | |
| What
is one surprising fact about you that people do not know? |
| I just got my full drivers license this
spring. (I did have a graduated licensing permit so I have driven before). | |
| What was a defining
moment in your life and why? | | Getting
cut from a provincial team back home when I was in grade 9. I pushed myself harder
that summer to prove to myself that I belonged and it solidified my work habits. | |
| What
is your favorite food? | | Fresh
berries. | |
| What
is your favorite color? | | Blue. | |
| What
is your favorite book? | | Angels
and Demons. | |
| What
is your favorite television movie? | | Old
School | |
| Who
is your favorite television show? | | Grey's
Anatomy | |
| Who
is your favorite actress? | | Jessica
Alba. | |
| Who
is your favorite actor | | Will
Ferrell. | |
| Who
is your favorite musician/artist? | | Shania
Twain. | |
| Best
song of all time? | | Warrior. | |
| Favorite place
to visit/spend time? | | British
Columbia. | |
| When
your playing career is over, what might you pursue financially and why? |
| Coaching or working with younger athletes. | |
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