Wright State dual-sport athlete, Steph Comisar, takes a time out for a Q&A session with the Horizon League

Oct. 12, 2005

Why did you decide to attend Wright State University?

It was the only Division 1 school I was looking at that gave me the opportunity to play soccer and basketball. Also, the fact my sister was planning on going there made the decision a little easier, along with it being relatively close to home.

What do you like best about being a part of Wright State's soccer and basketball teams?

Getting the chance to compete at a high level in both, and mainly all the friends and teammates I have made.

What is the biggest different between the two teams?

Basketball is a lot more time consuming, and personally more physically demanding.

What do you feel is your biggest accomplishment throughout your collegiate career on the field/court and in the classroom?

Being a captain and all-league in soccer, and being able to contribute for the basketball team. Also, being on the honor roll each quarter is something I take pride in because of the challenge of traveling so much.

What is your main goal for this season athletically? Academically?

I want us to win the Horizon League Championship and have a good showing in the NCAA tournament.

What do you feel is the biggest challenge you have faced thus far in your collegiate career?

Balancing school-work while playing both sports. It takes a lot of planning and time management, but the coaches and teachers are also great. They are very flexible and supportive which makes it easier for me.

What is it like having your twin sister, Katie, on the soccer team with you? Did you both plan on going to the same college out of high school?

I've played with her my whole life, so it just is natural for me now. I feel confident when she is in the game, and we know how each other play. We didn't plan ahead to go to the same school, it just kind of worked out that way.

What are your career plans after graduation?

I want to either get my masters or I would love to get a job in accounting or finance at a major sports company or team.

In whatever time you have off in the "off-season," what do you enjoy doing most?

I enjoy going out with my friends, working out, relaxing, watching movies, going to Kings Island, and just having fun!

What do you do, both individually and as a team, to prepare right before a game?

Listen to music, relax, and get focused.

What TV show would you most like to appear on and why?

Sportscenter because I've watched it since I was little and always wanted to be on it.

What is your best non-athletic talent?

Wow, it is kind of sad, but I can't really think of any. I guess I played the clarinet in the 8th grade, but does that even count?

Where in the world would you like to travel to?

The Bahamas or Caribbean

If you could be any reality TV star, who would it be and why?

I would like to be on P. Diddy's "Making the Band." Even though I can't really sing or dance that well, it would be sweet just to meet him and be famous.

If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be and why?

I'd like to meet my grandparents on my dad's side because I never got to meet them and my dad talks about them a lot.

Who has had the biggest influence on your career?

My parents, because they have always been there for me, and they are the best fans.

If you had to choose one song to be your theme song, what would it be and why?

"Motivation" by T.I. because it talks about being confident and strong even when others may doubt you and things aren't easy.

If you could get front row tickets to any concert, now or in the

past, which would it be?

Kanye West and Usher tickets because it was such an awesome concert, and I missed seeing Kanye perform because I had soccer practice. I only got to see his last song, and I was so upset because he was amazing!

If you found a blank check signed by Donald Trump on the side of the road, how much would you write it for and what would you buy?

A billion dollars and by myself a new silver Mercedes convertible because my car right now always has something wrong with it. I'd also buy my parents an airplane because they love coming to all of our games, but they are sometimes too far away.

What is your favorite holiday?

New Year's because my family and friends are in town and we get to hang out and have fun.

If you could change one thing about your sport, what would it be?

I would say that soccer games can only be played when it is warm and nice outside. Field players at least get to run around and warm up when it's cold out; however, it's somewhat miserable being a goalkeeper and standing out in freezing temperatures.

What would people find surprising about you?

Most people don't know that I'm Jewish, and that I also have an older brother who is extremely smart. My sisters and I are younger and are very big into athletics; so Craig, who is married and getting his doctorate in chemical engineering at Michigan, usually is somewhat unknown. In actuality, when we were younger. he is the one who didn't let us play with Barbies and made us go play outside and play soccer and basketball with him. I think we need to credit some of our athletic ability to him.