A weekly Q&A with Baylor's student-athletes
May 20, 2005
BEAR FACTS Archive
Daniela Covello
Women's Tennis
Junior
When did you start playing your sport?When I was six years old
Who has had the greatest impact on your career? My uncle because he brought me into the game and introduced me to it and he's been with me through my ups and downs
What is the best part of being a college athlete? Walking around campus wearing a Baylor tennis shirt and everyone knowing you are part of the Baylor tennis team; just wearing green and gold.
If you weren't playing the sport you are now, which sport would you want to play? Soccer or Softball. My friend is on the softball team so lately I've been into softball.
What is your nickname on the team and why? Dani because a lot of people can't pronounce Daniela.
After meeting coach Scrivano, what was you first thought? That guy's going to be tough.
What is the craziest pre-game ritual your or a teammate has used? Eating choclate, M&Ms before every match.
What is the most unique item in your locker? I'm kind of boring, I don't have anything unique.
Who are your favorite sports heroes? I like Stefi Graf, Lance Armstrong
Where is your favorite place to go after a game/event? To my bed because I get really tired after a match
What is the best venue you have ever played in? In Key Biscayne, Florida, we played a trounament there and the U.S. Open
What is the highlight of your sports career? Being a part of the Baylor tennis team and heading towards winning the NCAA's
What is your most embarrassing sports moment? I ran up for a drop shot and it was really close to the net and I flipped over the net
What opposing school do you most look forward to competing against? Florida
Why did you choose to attend Baylor? A lot of reasons, it's small and very school spirited. Everyone's really into Baylor and everyone's really friendly here. I like everything about Baylor.
What has been your favorite class at Baylor? Probably Production Methods
What single thing will you most miss about Baylor when you leave? My teammates
Who is your all-time favorite Baylor athlete? Myself...
What CD is in your player right now? Gwen Stefani
What is the last movie you watched? It was a scary movie but I don't remember what it was called
Name one television series you won't miss. The O.C., I'm addicted
What is one thing you must pack when traveling? M&Ms and my Nike Shox
As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give? Give it all you've got. Give 100% everyday
What is your favorite fast food? Taco Cabana because I love Quesadillas
What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome? My ankle, I sprained it in the beginning of the season and it's been tough to get back.
Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you. I can come off as edgy but I really have a big heart.
Name one thing you can't go a week without. Chocolate
If you had to perform karaoke, what song would you sing? It would have to be an 80's song, R-E-S-P-E-C-T
What is your dream job? To work in New York in a really high building and to have my own office and be CEO of a company.
What's your most valued possession? My cell phone
What do you consider the all-time greatest moment in sports? Us, right now
Playstation 2 or Xbox? Playstation 2
Movies or TV? Movies
MTV or ESPN? MTV
Apprentice or Fear Factor? Fear Factor
Inflatable Judge or Bruiser? Bruiser
Burger or Pizza? Pizza
Penland or Memorial? Memorial
Sandals or Shoes? Tennis Shoes
compiled by Tami Becton, Athletic Media Relations student assistant
