by: Samuel J. Nunnally

Mehlville Media: How long have you played soccer?

Shelby Gibson: 13 years.

MM: What position do you play? What does that position do?

SG: I play wing. This is an offensive player who attacks the goal and often crosses the ball to the striker.

MM: What are your personal goals this season?

SG: To get more goals and assists this season than last season.

MM: What are your team goals this season?

SG: To come together more as a team and for us to give it our all every game.

MM: What is your best soccer memory?

SG: Playing telephone with Harper before a soccer game or when I scored a header from Alison Wade.

MM: What do you think is the strongest part of your game?

SG: The strongest part of my game is probably being fast.

MM: What are your pre-game rituals?

SG: I usually listen to Eminem and eat Reese’s,

MM: What got you interested in soccer?

SG: Well, my brother liked it and I always liked to run, so I decided to try it plus my mom made me.

MM: What is your favorite thing about soccer?

SG: I love everything about it, it is all so intense.

MM: Do you plan on going to college for soccer?

SG: No, I plan on going to STLCOP for pharmacy.

MM: What do you do in the offseason to prepare?

SG: I run all year round and usually I always play soccer.

MM: Do you have any mentors you look up to for soccer?

SG: Alex Morgan

MM: What does the team need to do this year to improve from last year?

SG: I think the team needs to communicate better and make sure to finish.

MM: Do you have any advice for people wanting to play soccer?

SG: Never give up and keep trying your hardest.