Cobra Spotlight- Kirsten Sanders, Women's Cross Country

The "Cobra Spotlight" is a weekly highlight of a student-athlete at Coker College. Each week we take a different athlete from a different sport and display some facets to get more familiar with them. This week we take a look at Kirsten Sanders, a member of the women's cross country and women's soccer teams.

Name: Kirsten Sanders

Sport: Cross country and women’s soccer

Position: Forward

Hometown: Union, S.C.

Year: Sophomore

Major: Dance

Why did you choose Coker? I really liked the dance program here. Also, it is a liberal arts college and the size of the college really attracted me too.

What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? Beating my personal best from race to race, as well as all the little moments with both teams because they are my family and I couldn’t ask for a better one.

What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? Getting to know my commissioner family (turtle mama) and all the activities we have done together.

Favorite class: Modern/movement therapy

Favorite professor: Dr Lay.

Plans after graduation: Graduate school then eventually own my own studio to work with children with autism or any disability to give them a voice.

Favorite movie: The Notebook

Favorite type of music: Country/hip hop/pop

Favorite food: Good southern cooking.

Favorite professional sports team: USA women’s soccer team.

Favorite color: Aquamarine

Favorite TV show: Pretty Little Liars

Most prized possession: My family

What is something people may not know about you? I am a student ambassador and have travelled to Australia with People to People and also across the county to every state and back with Teens Westward bound, and of course...dance is my passion.