Personal:                                                                                                                               
Nickname:                                                                                       Daughter of: Craig and Amanda  Tharp                                                    Siblings: Leslie and Jake                                                                         Major: Volleyball
 

The Tharp File
Favorite food: Potatoes
Favorite snack food: Ice cream
Favorite pre-game meal: Pasta
Favorite restaurant: Texas Roadhouse
"Must see" TV for me: Family Guy and Grey's Anatomy
Favorite film of all time: Urban Cowboy
Best film I've seen lately: Angels and Demons                                             Favorite Actress/Actor: Reese Witherspoon and Shia Le Bouf                          Favorite Athlete: LeRon James
Favorite moment(s) on court, field, etc.: Getting pumped up before a game, waiting for the first serve to cross the net and getting to that game winning point.                                                                                                  Favorite Musician or Group:  Sugarland                                                   Favorite music to listen to before a game: heavy Metal  
Something I always pack on a road trip: Ipod, cell phone, and Pillow
In the locker room before a game/match, I am the player that is, quiet and mentally preparing myself.
Pre-game superstition: I HAVE to have my favorite blue headband.
If I could have dinner with any three people (living or deceased) My Papa because I never got to say goodbye and both of my dad's parents because they are so cool and hilarious.
If I could travel anywhere in the world, it would be: All over Europe because it all seems so beautiful.                                                                               If I won the Lottery, I would: Save enough to pay for all of mine and my little brothers college and then buy my parents all the things I've promised them. 
My most treasured possession: My memories an pictures.                                                                                               People would be surprised to know about me: I am very outspoken.
One word that describes me is: Determined                                                 If I could be anyone for a day, I would be: Myself
My favorite quote/words to live by: "Don't let others mess up you day"
Advice to young players: Take a little bit from every coach you have, it will make you a better, more rounded player.
The thing I like best about SU: The small, family-like atmosphere.
The thing that inspires me is: My Dad                                               Favorite store in the mall: Buckle, Forever 21                                                Weirdest Food I've eaten and liked: Fried Squid
In ten years I hope to be: Out of med school, starting a family and successful.