Army West Point Athletics
Getting to Know: Kelsey Minato
July 30, 2015 | Women's Basketball
Each weekday throughout the summer a new cadet-athlete will be featured in Getting to Know, a Q&A series where Army West Point fans can read about their favorite players.
NAME:Â Kelsey Marcella Minato
HOMETOWN: Huntington Beach, Calif.
MAJOR: Environmental Science
DESCRIBE YOUR HEAD COACH: Intense, caring, and passionate. He instills the winning mentality in us and teaches us to be good leaders on and off the court.
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND WHY: The legendary Coach K because he leads with his heart and has shown how one can carry a winning mentality into a lifetime of achievement.
GREATEST ATHLETE ON EARTH TODAY IS:Â Steph Curry
FAVORITE ARMY WEST POINT TEAM OTHER THAN YOUR OWN:Â I like them all and I try to go support them when I can.
FAVORITE VENUE TO PLAY IN:Â Always Christl Arena
OPPONENT MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO PLAYING:Â Navy
WHAT TEAM NOT ON YOUR SCHEDULE WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLAY AND WHY: UCLA so that I can play in front of my friends and family again.
HOW ARE YOU SPENDING YOUR SUMMER: CTLT at Ft. Bragg with a Quartermaster unit, CFT Regimental S2 leadership detail, and PIAD with the basketball team.
ON MY TEAM, I AM THE BEST… At sleeping anywhere at any timeÂ
FAVORITE MEAL:Â Tuna sandwich and chips
IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, WHERE WOULD YOU GO: Florence, Italy, where my grandmother was born.
FAVORITE WARMUP SONG: Unchained by Van Halen
BIGGEST NIGHTMARE: Losing
FAVORITE PART OF WEST POINT:Â Our enthusiastic basketball fans and the history and traditions created by those who came before us.
DESCRIBE ARMY WEST POINT BASKETBALL: The best sisters I have ever had, and the most caring coaches I have ever played for.
FAVORITE TV SHOW GROWING UP: Friends
MOST MEMORABLE ATHLETIC MOMENT:Â Playing in front of my friends and family during our trip to California last year.
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HOW ARE YOU IMPROVING YOUR GAME IN THE OFFSEASON: Shooting and weightlifting
WHAT PLAYER WILL SURPRISE PEOPLE NEXT SEASON:Â Lena' Hicks
WHO IS THE STRONGEST PLAYER ON YOUR TEAM: Margaret Anne Hubbell
WHO IS THE MOST ENTERTAINING PLAYER ON YOUR TEAM: Tie between Jean Parker and Brigette Ocran
ADVICE FOR INCOMING PLEBE TEAMMATES:Â Seek help or advice when you need it and enjoy the moment because time really does fly by.
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NAME:Â Kelsey Marcella Minato
HOMETOWN: Huntington Beach, Calif.
MAJOR: Environmental Science
DESCRIBE YOUR HEAD COACH: Intense, caring, and passionate. He instills the winning mentality in us and teaches us to be good leaders on and off the court.
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL AND WHY: The legendary Coach K because he leads with his heart and has shown how one can carry a winning mentality into a lifetime of achievement.
GREATEST ATHLETE ON EARTH TODAY IS:Â Steph Curry
FAVORITE ARMY WEST POINT TEAM OTHER THAN YOUR OWN:Â I like them all and I try to go support them when I can.
FAVORITE VENUE TO PLAY IN:Â Always Christl Arena
OPPONENT MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO PLAYING:Â Navy
WHAT TEAM NOT ON YOUR SCHEDULE WOULD YOU LIKE TO PLAY AND WHY: UCLA so that I can play in front of my friends and family again.
HOW ARE YOU SPENDING YOUR SUMMER: CTLT at Ft. Bragg with a Quartermaster unit, CFT Regimental S2 leadership detail, and PIAD with the basketball team.
ON MY TEAM, I AM THE BEST… At sleeping anywhere at any timeÂ
FAVORITE MEAL:Â Tuna sandwich and chips
IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, WHERE WOULD YOU GO: Florence, Italy, where my grandmother was born.
FAVORITE WARMUP SONG: Unchained by Van Halen
BIGGEST NIGHTMARE: Losing
FAVORITE PART OF WEST POINT:Â Our enthusiastic basketball fans and the history and traditions created by those who came before us.
DESCRIBE ARMY WEST POINT BASKETBALL: The best sisters I have ever had, and the most caring coaches I have ever played for.
FAVORITE TV SHOW GROWING UP: Friends
MOST MEMORABLE ATHLETIC MOMENT:Â Playing in front of my friends and family during our trip to California last year.
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HOW ARE YOU IMPROVING YOUR GAME IN THE OFFSEASON: Shooting and weightlifting
WHAT PLAYER WILL SURPRISE PEOPLE NEXT SEASON:Â Lena' Hicks
WHO IS THE STRONGEST PLAYER ON YOUR TEAM: Margaret Anne Hubbell
WHO IS THE MOST ENTERTAINING PLAYER ON YOUR TEAM: Tie between Jean Parker and Brigette Ocran
ADVICE FOR INCOMING PLEBE TEAMMATES:Â Seek help or advice when you need it and enjoy the moment because time really does fly by.
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