Shay Cola
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| Season(s) Played with the Divas: 2012 | ||||||||
| Jersey Number: 18 | ||||||||
| Position: DB | ||||||||
| Height: 5-0 | Weight: 140 | |||||||
| Hometown: Los Angeles, CA | ||||||||
| College: Morgan State University | ||||||||
Shay Cola Q&A
| Who was your childhood idol? Why? |
| My mother…she taught me to always be better. She always told me to “better my best.” |
| Who is your biggest supporter? |
| My family and friends. |
| If you could have a conversation with anyone, dead or alive, who would you choose? Why? |
| My mother…I didn’t get a chance to spend enough time with her, but she made me who I am today. |
| Who is your female sports idol? |
| Mia Hamm. |
| Who is your favorite NFL player? Why? |
| Ray Lewis…he is one of the greatest at his position of all time and has played at an intense level for such a long time. He’s also a very inspirational player and team leader. |
| What are your favorite hobbies or special interests? |
| Football, exercise, and travel. |
| What is your favorite travel location? |
| Tahiti…I love the tropical weather. |
| What is your favorite food? |
| Sushi and almond M&M’s. |
| What is your favorite book? |
| The Bible. |
| Who is your favorite musician or group? |
| Michael Jackson, Jay-Z, and Kanye West. |
| How would you describe yourself in three words? |
| Tenacious, aggressive, passionate. |
| What are your lifetime aspirations? |
| To play in the NFL…just kidding! To own my own fitness company. |
| What was the first sport you ever played? |
| Track. |
| What is your favorite sports memory? |
| I was playing in my first women’s football game in Los Angeles. I was nervous and full of adrenaline, and I came up from the safety position and stopped the ball carrier. The memory of getting that first hit is what keeps me coming back for more football! |
| How did you hear about women’s football? |
| I loved physical contact from playing soccer, and I loved throwing the football around with my son. So I decided to try out, not knowing anything about playing the game. |
| If you could play any position other than your own, which one would you choose? Why? |
| Safety…I like to catch the ball, but I really love to tackle and blitz! |
| Why do you want to play women’s football? |
| First, because I love the game, and second, because it allows me to play at a highly competitive level. Also, I love the contact! |
| What does it mean to you to be a D.C. Diva? |
| To play the game I love for the best organization in the league. |
