Women?s Lacrosse Freshman Spotlight: Callie Humphrey

DURHAM, N.C. – Duke women's lacrosse head coach Kerstin Kimel and the Blue Devil staff welcomed the addition of six freshmen and one graduate student to the program for the 2017 campaign. Midfielder Callie Humphrey comes to Duke from Summit, N.J.

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Callie Humphrey
Midfield l Summit, N.J. l Summit

Prior to Duke: A three-sport athlete at Summit, Humphrey was a member of the squad's 2016 state championship team. A second team all-state and first team all-group honoree in the midfield as a senior, she also received honorable mention All-America laurels her junior year. The younger sister of Blue Devil senior midfielder Stuart Humphrey, Callie comes to Durham as a two-time Stars and Stripes Conference first team selection.

What is your best lacrosse memory?
CH: Scoring the winning goal in the Tournament of Champions my senior year of high school in double overtime.

When did you start playing lacrosse?
CH: I started in first grade at youth clinics in my town. They were for boys and girls and at the time I used a boys stick my parents bought at the grocery store! But as I got older, I played with all girls using the right stick. My stick skills were subpar until I started to play club, and that's when my desire to get better began.

Who has had the largest impact on your life?
CH: My mom because she has the biggest heart on the face of the Earth, and has given me so much and never asked for anything in return.

Why did you choose Duke?
CH: I chose Duke because it's the best of both worlds. Not only does Duke offer the highest level in athletics, it offers the highest level of academics. At Duke, I feel like I'll be challenged both on and off the field.

What are your goals for your collegiate career?
CH: To win a national championship and make some amazing memories!

Quick Hitters:
Favorite athlete: Mia Hamm, Rory McIlroy and Muhammad Ali
Hobbies: Playing piano and ukulele, playing soccer and reading
Favorite movie: The Royal Tenenbaums
Favorite TV show: Veep
Pregame ritual/superstition: I always listen to “Back in Black” and “T.N.T” by ACDC and “Start Me Up” by the Rolling Stones
If you were to play another sport, what would it be? Soccer
Hidden talent: I can do a pretty good Britney Spears impersonation
Best advice you've ever received: Why squabble with the turkeys when you can fly with the eagles
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully working and living in New York City or traveling