OCT. 16, 2007

Welcome to "XTRA Time," an insider look at your favorite Cal State Fullerton women's soccer players off the field. Each week, we will feature a new student-athlete and get their answers to the "hard-hitting" questions.

This week's entry comes from junior Shayla Sabin, a goalkeeper from San Clemente, Calif., who has started in nine matches in net this season posting a 1.04 goals against average, 44 saves, and three shutouts.

PREVIOUS ENTRIES
Junior defender Jenae Gibbens
Senior midfielder Stacey Thompson
Freshman defender Sam Stillion

Q: Cal State Fullerton will be fun to watch this year because...
A: "It will be exciting to see how the team does after going through many changes. A lot of people are stepping up and taking on new roles."

Q: My pregame ritual is...
A: "To listen to as much 'pump up' music that I can and make sure I get at least one other teammate to dance with me to lighten up the mood."

Q: The best advice I have ever received...
A: "We all make mistakes, but it's the way you handle the situation that actually matters."

Q: Biggest Rival...
A: "UC Riverside and Long Beach State."

Q: The team I would most like to add to Fullerton's schedule is (and why?)...
A: "UCLA, so we can get our revenge from the NCAA Tournament last season."

Q: If I could play any sport OTHER than soccer it would be (and why?)...
A: "I have always wanted to play volleyball because I love the constant excitement and rolling around on the ground. Sacrificing my body seems fun."

Q: What does it mean to be a Titan?
A: "It means that you are willing to sacrifice everything you have for the program. Walking around representing the school makes me feel proud and lucky to have an opportunity like this."

Q: If I was stranded on a desert island and I could only bring one thing it would be...
A: "My twin sister, Jenna, because she always knows how to make me laugh. We even each other out."

Q: I would like to switch places for one day with...
A: "A professional back-up dancer for Justin Timberlake because I have always wanted to experience the rush of being on stage in front of thousands of people."

Q: Favorite Movie...
A: "Labyrinth"

Q: Favorite Actor...
A: "Adam Sandler."

Q: Favorite Actress...
A: "Sandra Bullock."

Q: Favorite soccer moment...
A: "Winning the Big West Tournament for the second straight year because no one thought it was possible."

Q: My favorite quote or saying by Head Coach Demian Brown...
A: " 'Championships do not define champions.' "

Q: If I could invite three famous people to dinner I would choose (and why?)...
A: "1. David Beckham - because of his hot accent.
2. Reese Witherspoon - because of her positive influence on her fans.
3. Mandy Moore - because she is just like the girl next door. All of her attention from the press is because of her influence and powerful contributions to many charities around the world."

Q: If I could have a superhero power it would be (and why?)...
A: "To go back in time and make sure I lived every moment like it was my last."