Kathryn Connolly

Position:
Diving
Class:
Sophomore
High School:
Reagan
Hometown:
San Antonio, Texas

2013-2014 (Sophomore)
Saw competition early in the season, competing in the Art Adamson Invitational in the one-meter event. An injury prevented further competition during the season.

2012-2013 (Freshman)
Had season best scores of 258.60 (1m) and 274.13 (3m) at the dual meet vs. Florida, coming in 2nd in each competition and scoring 8 points.

High School:
A 2011 graduate of Ronald Reagan high school ... three-time All-American ... earned four varsity letters ... two-time AAU National Champion on the 3-meter ... 2010 West Junior National Champion on the 3-meter ... four-time Senior National finalist ... also competed for the San Antonio Divers for 7 years under coach Craig Nolder.

Personal:
Kathryn Connolly is the daughter of Lynne Connolly and Chris Connolly of San Antonio, Texas ... born May 29, 1993 in Dublin, Ohio … majoring in English … has two siblings: Cara and Kristen … had been diving competitively since the age of 10 … says she chose A&M because “it is close to home, I love the team dynamics, and Jay and Wendy are two of the best coaches in the country.”

Best Score:
1-Meter: 258.60
3-Meter: 274.13

Close Up:
Favorite TV show: How I Met Your Mother
Most played song in my iPod: Cruise Remix
What I drive: Nissan X-terra
Favorite movie: Bridesmaids or Pitch Perfect
What I’m reading: Books for school
Bookmarked websites: Pinterest, Facebook
Worst habit: Popping my knuckles
Superstition: Beginner’s Luck
Worst job: No idea
Favorite city to visit: Wise River, Montana
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Shaun White -snowboarding
Talent I’d most like to have:
Dream date: Surprise
Most competitive teammate: Courtney Hattie
Which teammate could succeed at another sport and which sport: Destin’e -gymnastics of cheerleading.
Pre-competition music: Depends on the mood I’m in. If I am too anxious or excited I listen to contemporary or country to calm me down. If I need to get pumped up I listen to AVICII, house music or rap.
Favorite quote: “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind” – Dr. Seuss
Something about me that most people don’t know: I can sing
Favorite swimming or diving set: Back twisters
Favorite tradition at Texas A&M: Hump it Ags
Describe coaches in one word:
Coach Jay: Inspirational
Coach Wendy: Straightforward