2006 - Played and started in 32 games for the Cobbers...batting average of .269 with 18 hits and 3 RBI...fielding percentage of .928.

Personal: Letter winner in softball...daughter of Richard Michaelson and Deborah O'Brien...listens to Ben Folds, Green Day, Flogging Molly, and Fall Out Boy...favorite foods are steak and pasta...favorite movies are A League of Their Own, Good Fellas, Mighty Ducks, and Rent...enjoys playing golf and volleyball, ice fishing, and dancing.

The person I admire most: "My dad because he is a very strong person and has a good head on his shoulders. I look up to him in everything I do."

Why did you choose to come to Concordia? "As soon as I walked on campus, I instantly felt at home."

The MICHAELSON File

Nickname: Mikey

One word that best describes me: outgoing

Where you would go if you could spend one week anywhere in the world: Ireland

Favorite food: Popsicles

Favorite restaurant: Porter House

Favorite movie: A League of Their Own

Favorite TV Shows: Gilmore Girls

Favorite musical group: Hanson

Favorite book: My Sister's Keeper

Favorite holiday: Christmas

One thing I can't live without: Cell phone

What is the best gift you ever received: Kathleen

The three people I would most like to meet: Grandpa, Oprah, Ellen DeGeneres

Biggest influence on my athletic career: Dad

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

Favorite pro sports team: Twins

My dream job is: Athletic Director at a college