A weekly Q&A with Baylor's student-athletes
September 1, 2005
BEAR FACTS Archive
Maggie Chlebana
Volleyball
Senior, Defensive Specialist/Libero
When did you start playing your sport?
8th grade
Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
My mom and my sisters
What is the best part of being a college athlete?
The whole experience, getting to play the sport I love with my best friends
If you weren't playing the sport you are now, which sport would you want to play?
A gymnist
What is your nickname on the team and why?
Maggs because it's short for Maggie
After meeting coach _Barnes_, what was you first thought?
I thought he would be a great contribution to the team and he seemed like a great guy and I just wanted to get to know him
If you could play a different position, what would it be?
Setter, that's what I started as
Do you have a pre-game ritual, if so what is it?
I don't have one
What is the most unique item in your locker?
A sharpie
Who are your favorite sports heroes?
Misty May and both of my sisters
What athlete did you imitate when you were a kid?
My older sister Sarah
Where is your favorite place to go after a game/event?
To my apartment to sleep
What is the best venue you have ever played in?
Hawaii
What is the highlight of your sports career?
When we took a game from Kansas and were ranked in the Top 25
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
When I was in the eighth grade I was carried off on a stretcher because I almost broke my neck
What opposing school do you most look forward to competing against?
Texas
Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
Because the campus is amazing and the academics are great
What's the most important thing you've learned as a Baylor athlete?
It' s all about your attitude, I think I can do something, I can do it
What has been your favorite class at Baylor?
British Literautre
What single thing will you most miss about Baylor when you leave?
My teammates
Who is your all-time favorite Baylor athlete?
Stella Odion and Kelly Spriggs
What CD is in your player right now?
The Eminem Show
What is the last movie you watched?
Snatch
What is one thing you must pack when traveling?
A pillow and advil
Who is your favorite Sportscenter announcer?
I don't watch it
As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give?
Always give 100%, it sounds cliche but you never know who is watching
What is your favorite fast food?
We're not supposed to eat it, but pizza
What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome?
My height, people under estimate me
Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
I am a good cook and I love all kinds of animals
Name one thing you can't go a week without.
Talking to my family
What is your dream job?
To play sand volleyball after college
What's your most valued possession?
A ring that my mother and I have along with a necklace my sister and I have
What do you consider the all-time greatest moment in sports?
When the any underdog team wins
Playstation 2 or Xbox?
Playstation 2
Movies or TV?
Movies
MTV or ESPN?
MTV
Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Bruiser
Burger or Pizza?
Pizza
Penland or Memorial?
Memorial
Sandals or Shoes?
Sandals
Cars or Trucks?
Cars
compiled by Clay Pickering, Athletic Media Relations student assistant
