University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Getting to Know Rachel Johnson
9/20/2012 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Sept. 20, 2012
Rachel Johnson has played in 11 matches thus far on the season. She recorded a season-high 11 kills against McNeese State (8/31) while tallying a season-high six blocks against Stephen F. Austin (9/15). Johnson was a three-year letterwinner and two year starter at Stony Point High School. She was named 2011-12 All-Texas Team honorable mention by Lone Star Volleyball. She helped her team to the school's first ever district and bi-district championship.
Full Name: Rachel Victoria Johnson
Name as you want it to appear: Rachel Johnson
Nickname(s): Rach, Rachy
Birthdate: 06/06
Major(s): undeclared
Family members (parents + include ages with siblings): Archie Johnson (father), Kimily Johnson (mother), Kristen (28), Amanda (16)
Family members who competed in college or professional athletics (where and when): Archie Johnson: University of Alabama at Birmingham (1982-1986); New Jersey Nets (1984); Chicago Bulls (1985); Jeanne de Arc Vichy Basket Club -Vichy, France (1986-87); Reims Champagne Basket - Reims, France (1988); SSV/Sb Ulmer Sportbaud - Ulm, Germany (1989); Halcones - Venezuela, South America (1990); GaliElyon - Kiryat Shemona, Israel (1990); GuaynaboCosmos - Guaynabo, Puerto Rico (1991)
Why did you choose Southern Miss? I love the family environment and the school spirit!
Favorites
Athlete: Lebron James
Movie: Remember the Titans
TV show: Grey's Anatomy
Sports team: Miami Heat
Food: A Chipotle Burrito
Place on campus: The Café or the Athletic Center
Cartoon character: Bugs Bunny
Vacation spot: Jamaica
Volleyball player: Keri Walsh
First started volleyball (age/grade): 6th grade; age 11
My favorite thing about Southern Miss Volleyball is: the work ethic and family like atmosphere of the team and how much the coaches care about each player and their success in every aspect of the game
Before each match I ... (do what): Put on makeup and do my hair... "If you look good, you play good"
The best thing about Hattiesburg is: All the restaurants in such a small area and the Black and Gold everywhere!
When I run out onto the court in the Coliseum, I think: "How can I make myself better for my team?"
If I wasn't playing college volleyball, I would be ... (doing what): Studying abroad
What talent would you like to have?: To be creative and artistic
Fantasy job/career: Either a big time event planner or a publicist for a professional sports franchise/team
One thing I absolutely have to do before I turn 40: Take a tour of all major European cities and go shopping there.
If I could bring one thing from my hometown, it would be: My bed and my dog, Lady
The most unusual thing the average person would not know about me is: I have a brachial plexus injury from birth that limits my range of motion in my left shoulder and arm, so as a result, my elbow doesn't straighten all the way.
I can't live without: my Victoria's Secret Lip Balm
Greatest invention of the last 100 years: microwaves
What is your greatest fear?: Birds
Which fictional or historical figure would you like to meet?: Martin Luther King Jr.
If you could have one superpower, what would it be?: to read minds
If you were Coach Sutherland for a day, what would you do?: Take the team to eat one meal full of burgers, fried foods, sodas and desserts galore!
