Cobber Career Highlights

2006 - Played in all 21 games for Concordia, starting 20...scored two goals in ten shots...seven of ten shots were on goal.

2005 - Named to the MIAC All-Conference Honorable Mention Team...played and started in all 19 games for Concordia...scored 2 goals on the season.

2004 - Named to the MIAC All-Conference Team...total of 2 goals and 3 assists for 7 points this season...played in all 20 games for the Cobbers.

2003 - Total of 1 goal and 1 assist for 3 points on the season.

_________________The OLESEN File

Nickname: Betsy

Place I would most like to visit: Italy

Favorite food: Cheesy potatoes

Favorite movies: Too many

Favorite TV show: OC, Grey's Anatomy, Gilmore Girls

Favorite music groups: Jack Johnson, OAR, The Fray, Fall Out Boy, Panic, All the Disco

Favorite book: Harry Potter, Da Vinci Code

Nobody knows how much I like to: Read

The biggest influence on my soccer career: Dan Weiler

If I were to play another sport, it would be: Basketball

My dream job is: To work someplace that makes me happy and I want to come to work each day.

Personal

Three year letter winner in soccer and basketball at Bismarck HS...All-Conference and All-State team member...daughter of Patricia Vannett and Steve Olesen...hobbies are hanging out with friends, watching movies, playing soccer, and going on trips

Why Did You Choose to Come to Concordia? “I used to live in Fargo and really like the area. Also, I enjoy the campus and especially the soccer program.”

What do you like best about Concordia? “Playing soccer, the people I have met, and the opportunities I have been presented with.”

The person I admire most is: ”My big sister.”