Athlete Spotlight: Julie Haye

Feb. 17, 2011

Name: Julie Haye
Sport: Women’s Basketball
Position: Forward
Major: Radiology
Hometown: Polo
Accomplishments: Regional champs two years, Sectionals and Supersectionals; Graduated high school, high honors all four years.

Who are your inspirations?
My family and my dad, who always came and watched me and who now watches over me.

What has been your favorite or most memorable moment playing your sport?
Being able to play against my sister for the first time and seeing us each do something that makes us happy. (Haye’s sister plays for Sauk Valley).

What are your plans for after your sports career at IVCC?
I plan to continue playing basketball at a four-year university.

What’s your favorite movie to watch on the way to an away game?
The Blind Side

What are some of your pre-game rituals?
Get a good nap and listen to music

What is your favorite inspirational quote?
“I’ve missed over 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game wining shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over andover again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” — Michael Jordan

What song gets you most excited for a game?
All kinds of music