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In the Locker Room: In The Locker Room: Christine & Holly
Moose Terry interviews field hockey players senior Christine Politis and junior Holly Sloofman.
Moose Terry: With such amazing abilities as field hockey players you must have been playing for years. When did you pick up the sport and make it the passion of your life?
Christine Politis: I started when I was in sixth grade. The most motivating factor was definitely when my dad told me that I would get a scholarship because it was an obscure sport.
Holly Sloofman: I fell in love with the game when I found out that the high school team didn’t have tryouts but the soccer team did. I also discovered that I didn’t have to run like soccer.
MT: What goals have really pushed you through the season?
HS: The chance to really stomp some faces this season.
CP: We are really trying to bring back the legacy of the 2005 team that captured the conference championship.
HS: We want to relive the dream.
CP: Hell ya! [The two high five over dream comment]
MT: Christine, what have four years of OC hockey done for you?
CP: Over the last few years I have developed compartment syndrome as well as a thirst for success and a refined eating palate. The best thing field hockey has given me is one rock hard ass!
MT: Holly, what has really inspired you all season?
HS: Well, besides Christine, it’s got to be looking good for the soccer team and during preseason pool workouts with all the other teams. I had to look good in the bikini. All joking aside my real inspiration comes from you, Moose, I’m really inspired when you work our practices.
MT: What are the strengths the team relies on for success this season?
CP: Good looks, refined skill, and we’re loud.
HS: Definitely our short skirts
CP: We’re loud!
HS: We’re loud, proud and positive!
CP: We have some international players and coaches that contribute a lot.
HS: We communicate well on and off the field.
CP: We whack balls with hard sticks.
MT: Is it awkward to run in skirts?
CP: No, it provides great mobility. There is decreased chaffing and you are able to obtain full run stride. It is best performance for the best ladies.
HS: Anything that allows me to wear spandex. I love spandex.
MT: A lot of athletes do something to get themselves pumped and ready for competitive play. Do you have any crazy ways you get up for games?
HS: I guess our ritual would have to be a little something we call psych. Two people on the team are designated per game to do something to get the team pumped. Personally, all I have to do is listen to a little JT or Jimi Hendrix and I’m ready to roll.
CP: We have a pump up mix that is made by the different teams each year. Also we have psyches before our games.
MT: Now it’s time for this week’s “I can’t wait for fall break” question of the week. This week’s question: When grocery shopping, do you prefer paper or plastic?
HS: Paper, of course; this is Oberlin. However, this summer I brought my own grocery bags to the store. I have to do my part to fight global warming, it is really happening.
CP: Paper... recycling obviously.
Interview by Moose Terry
Photo courtesy of Christine Politis
Moose Terry: With such amazing abilities as field hockey players you must have been playing for years. When did you pick up the sport and make it the passion of your life?
Christine Politis: I started when I was in sixth grade. The most motivating factor was definitely when my dad told me that I would get a scholarship because it was an obscure sport.
Holly Sloofman: I fell in love with the game when I found out that the high school team didn’t have tryouts but the soccer team did. I also discovered that I didn’t have to run like soccer.
MT: What goals have really pushed you through the season?
HS: The chance to really stomp some faces this season.
CP: We are really trying to bring back the legacy of the 2005 team that captured the conference championship.
HS: We want to relive the dream.
CP: Hell ya! [The two high five over dream comment]
MT: Christine, what have four years of OC hockey done for you?
CP: Over the last few years I have developed compartment syndrome as well as a thirst for success and a refined eating palate. The best thing field hockey has given me is one rock hard ass!
MT: Holly, what has really inspired you all season?
HS: Well, besides Christine, it’s got to be looking good for the soccer team and during preseason pool workouts with all the other teams. I had to look good in the bikini. All joking aside my real inspiration comes from you, Moose, I’m really inspired when you work our practices.
MT: What are the strengths the team relies on for success this season?
CP: Good looks, refined skill, and we’re loud.
HS: Definitely our short skirts
CP: We’re loud!
HS: We’re loud, proud and positive!
CP: We have some international players and coaches that contribute a lot.
HS: We communicate well on and off the field.
CP: We whack balls with hard sticks.
MT: Is it awkward to run in skirts?
CP: No, it provides great mobility. There is decreased chaffing and you are able to obtain full run stride. It is best performance for the best ladies.
HS: Anything that allows me to wear spandex. I love spandex.
MT: A lot of athletes do something to get themselves pumped and ready for competitive play. Do you have any crazy ways you get up for games?
HS: I guess our ritual would have to be a little something we call psych. Two people on the team are designated per game to do something to get the team pumped. Personally, all I have to do is listen to a little JT or Jimi Hendrix and I’m ready to roll.
CP: We have a pump up mix that is made by the different teams each year. Also we have psyches before our games.
MT: Now it’s time for this week’s “I can’t wait for fall break” question of the week. This week’s question: When grocery shopping, do you prefer paper or plastic?
HS: Paper, of course; this is Oberlin. However, this summer I brought my own grocery bags to the store. I have to do my part to fight global warming, it is really happening.
CP: Paper... recycling obviously.
Interview by Moose Terry
Photo courtesy of Christine Politis
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