Martha Schaller is a freshman on the Dowagiac soccer team.

What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete?

MS: Making a premier travel team.

What has been one of your biggest disappointments as an athlete?

MS: Losing a close championship game.

Who is a “hero” in your life and why?

MS: My middle school soccer coach Rob True.

When are you the most nervous while you are competing?

MS: During the National Anthem.

Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.

MS: I scored on my own goal while playing defense.

How do you tend to work out/train when by yourself?

MS: By running and working on ball control.

What other sport would you like to compete in if you were not playing yours?

MS: Track.

Why are sports an important part of a high school experience?

MS: They keep you in shape while teaching responsibility and team building.

How would you give away $50,000?

MS: I would give it to my church.

If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?

MS: The middle school girls soccer team.

If I did not play sports, I would…?

MS: Write more.

What is the most challenging thing for you to do in your sport?

MS: Kicking corner kicks.

If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?

MS: Offsides.

What is the best compliment you have ever received?

MS: That I am a very skilled player and can play in college.

What was the scariest thing you have had to do? Are you glad you did it?

MS: Trying out for a travel soccer team. Yes, I’m glad I did it.

What was the last thing you saw someone do that really impressed you?

MS: Bend in a corner kick against the wind.

What is your favorite hobby? Why?

MS: Writing because I can express myself freely.

Choose one word to describe yourself:

MS: Independent.