Quick Hits |
Full Name: Amber Lynn Achesinski |
Birthdate: March 31, 1990 |
Birthplace: Norfolk, Virginia |
Parent: April and Jeff Achesinski |
Siblings: Brother, Joe (16) |
Major: Biology, Pre-Medicine |
While with the Rams:
On Her Way Back: Achesinski spent last season recovering from a knee injury that kept her off the field during her senior season at Salem
Breaking Through: The coaching staff feels that Amber can be a player that uses the 2009 season as a breakthrough campaign and make a significant impact on the Black & Gold.
How’s the Weather Up There?: At 5’9”, Achesinski is one of the tallest players on the Rams’ roster.
The Fun File |
If you could meet one living celebrity, who would it be?
Paul Walker |
Reason for choosing VCU:
The soccer program and the medical school |
Funniest Teammate:
Chenae
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Best place to eat in Richmond:
Mojo's for cheese fries with June |
Favorite T.V. Show:
Sister, Sister
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Sport you would be playing if not soccer:
Gymnastics
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Best place to play in the CAA
(other than SportsBackers):
ODU (close to home)
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Who wins the discussions (aka arguments) at home, Tim or Tiff?
Tiff |
What position will Layla Sahaydak grow up to play?
A very fit outside midfielder
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Prior to VCU:
M-V-P! M-V-P!: She was named the Team MVP during her first three seasons with the Sundevils.
Follow the Leader: Achesinski served as the team captain during her sophomore, junior and senior campaigns at Salem.
Ouch!: She suffered a knee injury just before the start of her senior year which kept her out all season
Praiseworthy: Amber earned a spot on the All-Beach District team during both her sophomore and junior seasons. An Honorable Mention honoree in 2005 and Second-Team in 2006.
I just kept running: Midfielders do enough running on the pitch, but apparently it wasn’t enough for Amber who also ran one year of cross country at Salem.
Feel the Rush: During her high school career, Achesinski also played on the Virginia Rush Nike club team
Getting to Know Amber
Parental Love: Asked who she looks up to most, Achesinski responded with "my parents because they've supported me in everything I've done my entire life".
Paging Dr. Achesinski: Amber’s postgraduate plans include more medical school and a career in orthopedic surgery.
Animation for Amber: Some of Achesinski's favorite movies include The Incredibles, Shrek, Finding Nemo and Ice Age.
Nutty for Nicholas: When it comes to reading books besides her school books, Achesinski usually grabs anything written by Nicholas Sparks.
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