July 1, 2016
Full name: Nia Marie Dorsey
Hometown: Elkridge, MD
Position: Forward
Age you started playing soccer: Four years old
Why did you decide to come to Vanderbilt? It was an incredibly welcoming and beautiful campus, while also having top-notch academics.
Has another family member played a college/pro sport? Father, Bruce, played football at Howard University and my sister, Imani, currently plays soccer at Duke University.
What are some individual honors you’re proud of? All-American, 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Met, 1st Team WCAC, WCAC Player of the Year
What impressed you most about coach Ambrose and his staff? His mindset and intellect towards the game of soccer. He acknowledges and emphasizes the mental not just the physical.
What do you need to improve on to be a better player? Taking advantage of “half chances” instead of always playing it safe or simple.
Favorite Sports team: Baltimore Ravens
The one pro player you wished was your teammate: Carli Lloyd
I picked my jersey number because: I like odd numbers
When I was a kid I tried to be like: My older sister
Favorite part about Vanderbilt: The campus
Favorite sport other than soccer: Football
Favorite musical performer: Justin Timberlake
Favorite movie: Remember the Titans
Nobody can believe I watch this TV show: The Bachelor/Bachelorette
Favorite thing about myself: My name means “purpose” in Swahili
Worst habit: Cracking my knuckles (fingers, toes, ankles, neck)
Dream Date (person): Michael B. Jordan
My soccer “dream team” would be: The entire current USWNT, plus Messi & Ronaldo
The best tasting food I can make: Brownies
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Steph Curry
Favorite thing to do away from soccer: Sleep
I’m as good as anyone at: Baking
One thing my hometown is famous for: Crabs!!!!
My best non-athletic talent: Photography
The person I’d love to trade places with for a day: Ellen Degeneres
What I would do if I won the lottery: Travel around the world
Full name: Hannon Eberts
Hometown: Somers, NY
Position: Forward
Age you started playing soccer: Four years old
A few words that describe the way you play soccer: I am an aggressive forward who plays a fast-paced game. I use my speed to beat defenders and to create through-ball opportunities for my team. My athleticism allows me to score many header goals off of corners and crosses and my work ethic is second to none.
Why did I decide to come to Vanderbilt: Vanderbilt offers high caliber academics, advanced research opportunities, and competitive athletics. Coach Darren Ambrose and his coaching staff assured me of the balanced student-athlete lifestyle that I would have at Vanderbilt. I love the contained campus feel with a growing city close by.
Records set: Only two-time All-American in Somers High School history. I also own the 400m run and 100m dash school records.
Has another family member attended Vanderbilt: Three of my cousins attended Vanderbilt.
Has another family member played a college/pro sport: My father (Robert) played Soccer and Hockey at New York Institute of Technology. My mother (Claire) played Volleyball at Iona College.
Favorite Sports team: Golden State Warriors
The one pro player you wished was your teammate: Messi
I picked my jersey number because: In high school and club I was 12, but when it wasn’t available I chose six because it’s half of 12.
When I was a kid I tried to be like: My two older brothers, William and Erich
What do you need to improve on to be a better player: Being louder and more vocal
Favorite sport other than soccer: Basketball
Favorite musical performer: Jack Johnson
Favorite movie: Forrest Gump
Nobody can believe I watch this TV show: Law and Order: SVU
Favorite thing about myself: I have an open mind on most things
Worst habit: Biting my nails when I’m stressed
Dream Date (person): Luke Bryan
The person you’d want to trade places with for a day: Beyoncé
My soccer “dream team” would be: USWNT
The best tasting food I can make: Grilled cheese or chocolate chip cookies
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Russell Westbrook
Talent I’d most like to have: Read peoples minds
Favorite thing to do away from soccer: Draw and listen to music
I’m as good as anyone at: Singing (or at least I think)
One thing my hometown is famous for: Barnum and Bailey’s Circus
Favorite aspect of Nashville: It’s an up and coming city and it’s laid back and country!
Superstitions: Each game I have a word that I focus on and I write it on tape and put it on my shin guard
What would you do if you won the lottery: Invest some and donate to the Amy Marie Crabtree Foundation
