Erica Ashley
Sophomore
5-6 Defensive Specialist
Louisville, KY (Male High School)
Major: Occupational Therapy
Coach Duncan on Ashley: “Erica is a returning defensive specialist from last year.  Even though she didn’t see as much playing time as some others last year, she will have her opportunities.  I think Erica personifies what a team player should represent.  I love her work ethic.”

Career Highlights:

Freshman: Played in 21 games in 10 matches... had 26 digs and one ace.

Graduate of Louisville Male High School... Three-year varsity participant... Recipient of the Best Defensive Player award as a junior... captain of her senior team... earned a place on the All-Region II Tournament team and the team’s 110% Award... member of the Academic Honor Roll and received The Class of 1998 Scholarship... earned All-Around Female Athlete Award.

Personal Profile:

Full Name - Erica Leigh Ashley; Birthdate - May 15; Parents - Steven and Patricia; Favorite Color - Blue; Favorite Food - Hot Wings; Favorite Snack - Cashews; Favorite Musician or Group - Garth Brooks; Favorite Song - Eye of the Tiger; Favorite All-Time Movie - Mary Poppins; Favorite Line from a Movie - Put me in coach (Rudy); Favorite All-Time Book - Oh, The Places You’ll Go; Favorite All-Time T.V. Show - M.A.S.H.; Favorite Actor - Tom Hanks; Favorite Sports Team - USA’s Women’s Soccer Team; Favorite Sports Personality - Mike Adamle; Person I would most like to have lunch with - Michelle Akers (USA Soccer); Where I would most like to live - Chicago; University I would most like to compete against - Louisville; One Word That Describes Me - Determined; Three words that capture me - Determined, Willing, Competitive; What I Want to Do When I Grow Up - “Be a physical therapist”; I wish - that we will win the NCAA Championship.