Andrea Eck

Year: Junior
Position: Goalkeeper
Hometown: Catasauqua, Pennsylvania
High School: Catasauqua
Major: Sociology
Minor: Psychology

Why did you choose Moravian College?
I chose Moravian College because I knew that I wanted to attend a college where I could participate in athletics and also excel in the classroom. After visiting my sister who graduated from Moravian in 2010 and attending a few of her field hockey games, I knew that Moravian was the college for me. My mother who is an employee at Moravian also influenced my decision to come to this college.

What is your major and why?
I have recently been declared as a sociology major and psychology minor. I found sociology to be very interesting after taking multiple courses in high school; I want to be able to help out as many people as possible.

What has been your favorite course at Moravian and why?
So far, my favorite course has been Legal Environment of Business. It has opened my eyes to the legal system and what it has to offer. I retained a substantial amount of knowledge about an individual's rights by taking this course that I had no idea about before.

What are your plans for the future once you finish your degree at Moravian?
I hope to get a job in the counseling field or as a social worker.

What is your most memorable moment as a Greyhound?
My most memorable moment was being named defensive player of the week twice during my sophomore year.

How has being an athlete helped you as a student?
Being a student-athlete at Moravian has helped me keep a strong commitment to field hockey and to my studies. I make a schedule for all of my games, practices, and team events and I also make a schedule for all of my tests, quizzes, and assignment due date. Being a student-athlete has led me to become a part of the Landmark Conference Academic Honor Roll, and to be ranked in the final NCAA Division III field hockey statistics.

What is the hardest part of your sport?
The hardest part of playing field hockey is understanding all of the rules and basics of the sport. Once all of the players have full knowledge of the sport and communication with each other, you will have a successful team.

Why do you wear your jersey number?
Since I am a goalkeeper, I wear jersey number 01. I do not have a specific number that I choose wear, but I try to represent whatever number I am given. 

What advice do you have for a prospective Moravian College student-athlete?
Work your hardest at all times, you never know when you will be given the opportunity to play your game. Play every game like it's your last and leave everything on the field. Also be prepared to work hard on the field and in the classroom! 

Favorite:
Color? Purple
Food? Chicken or shrimp
Restaurant? Bravo
Movie? Remember the Titans
TV Show? Criminal Minds
Musical Artist? Drake
Athlete? Ryan Howard
Pro Team? Pittsburgh Steelers
Hobbies? Walking my dogs, playing any kind of sports and doing crafts
Most Prized Possession? My goalie equipment
Biggest Fear? Being alone in the dark