Outside The Lane With Garcia
8/4/2011 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Aug. 4, 2011
FORT WORTH, Texas - Sophomore women's basketball player Aron Garcia recently sat down with GoFrogs.com to talk about what she has been doing this summer and much more.
The Houston native saw action in 25 games during the course of last season, including 13-straight to end the year. She scored a career-high four points against Texas Southern, while also playing a season-high 18 minutes versus UTA. Finally, Garcia posted double-digit minutes in five games.
If you could compare your style of play to one player, who would it be?
"I really don't think I play like anyone in particular. Honestly, I just try and play the only way I know how."
Do you have any goals for the upcoming season?
"Two of my goals are to play with a lot more confidence and be able to play more minutes. I would eventually like to start."
How much have you seen the team change in the last few months with the loss of four seniors?
"We are a very young team with only one senior and are a lot faster. We have a very athletic team all over the court now as well."
How has the team gone about off-season workouts?
"During June we lifted heavy weights and did a little bit of conditioning, while in July we have worked on improving our maxes and conditioning."
What are you looking forward to most this season?
"I am probably looking forward to getting into the games a little bit more and being able to help the team out as much as I can."
What would you say is your biggest strength as a ballplayer?
"I would say that my biggest strength is my rebounding ability."
What advise would you give little girls wanting to play basketball?
"I would tell them to start working hard now and it will definitely pay off when they are older."
What have you done this summer for fun?
"I went to Six Flags and have been hanging out with friends."
What have you done this summer basketball wise?
"I have been playing a lot of pick-up games. I have also been shooting a lot more and working out with my teammates."
