Washington State University Athletics
Get To Know: Mykiaa Minniss
June 27, 2018 | Soccer
The Colorado native brings her grit to the Cougars' defense.
With the summer here and the 2018 season arriving soon, now is the perfect chance to get to know some of the incoming freshmen who will join the squad in the fall. Next up is Colorado Springs, Colo. native, Mykiaa Minniss.
What made you want to be a Coug?
As soon as I walked on campus it felt like home. I loved everything about it.Â
What do you love about soccer?
I love the feelings I get and playing with my family.
What do you hope to get out of your time at Washington State?
I hope to make forever friendships and strive to become the best player I can be. I hope to provide for the team in any way possible.
Who inspired you athletically to pursue your collegiate dreams?
My brother, Xavier, and my dad, Charles.
If you weren't playing soccer what would you be doing and why?
I think I'd either be a basketball player or a golfer. That's are all I could see myself doing.Â
What is something unique/special that only your closest friends know about you?
That my great grandpa used to call me Mickey blue eyes when I was younger so that's why the nickname stuck yet I have brown eyes.Â
If you could go anywhere or do anything what would it be and why?
I'd definitely want to go to Africa, any part, and contribute whatever I can to help the people in need.Â
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What made you want to be a Coug?
As soon as I walked on campus it felt like home. I loved everything about it.Â
What do you love about soccer?
I love the feelings I get and playing with my family.
What do you hope to get out of your time at Washington State?
I hope to make forever friendships and strive to become the best player I can be. I hope to provide for the team in any way possible.
Who inspired you athletically to pursue your collegiate dreams?
My brother, Xavier, and my dad, Charles.
If you weren't playing soccer what would you be doing and why?
I think I'd either be a basketball player or a golfer. That's are all I could see myself doing.Â
What is something unique/special that only your closest friends know about you?
That my great grandpa used to call me Mickey blue eyes when I was younger so that's why the nickname stuck yet I have brown eyes.Â
If you could go anywhere or do anything what would it be and why?
I'd definitely want to go to Africa, any part, and contribute whatever I can to help the people in need.Â
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