Junior forward Kaity Mattsson already made an impact for the 2009 season, leading the Colonels soccer team, as well as the Southland Conference, with 15 points and seven goals after eight games. On Sept. 20, Mattsson surpassed Kim Robinson for the University’s career goals scored record with 18 goals.In 2008, Mattsson led the team with 16 points, eight goals, 30 shots and 18 shots on goal while playing in all 18 games as a sophomore for the Colonels.

Right after the Colonels won its fourth game of the season, the Bracebridge, Canada native took a little time to speak with The Nicholls Worth.

Q: What are you majoring in at Nicholls?

A: “I am majoring in business marketing.”

Q: Is there any way you can translate marketing into soccer?

A: “Well, marketing is very goal- oriented, as well as soccer. When you’re marketing a product, you’re trying to work towards selling and getting it done while maximizing your profit. Here, you try to maximize your success by winning and scoring.”

Q: How did you get involved in soccer?

A: “I have three older brothers. They always played sports, and that made me want to play.”

Q: Your team just tied the record for single season wins on Sept. 20. What does that mean for you as a teammate?

A: “It feels good. We are not even finished with our season yet. We have 10 games left and we should beat that (four wins) by a lot. We have accomplished so much, and we are only half-way through.”

Q: What helps you stay concentrated during games?

A: “I’m so driven to win. Winning is everything. If we’re down, it’s like I have to get there, and I get really focused and think, I have to score.”

Q: Two games back, you set the University’s career goals scored record. How did that feel?

A: “It was really exciting because I have a year and a half left. It’s an accomplishment in itself, but knowing I still have a year and a half left helps.”

Q: What is the most important thing you have to do when playing your position?

A: “Capitalize when I get my chances. In soccer, you won’t always get a lot of chances, but when you do, you really need to put it into the back of the net and finish.”

Q: If you had to choose one thing about your playing style that is unique, what would it be and why?

A: “I’m really aggressive, and I have a slight intimidation factor. I get very angry if something isn’t going right, but I try to channel that through my playing.”

Q: If you could meet any famous personality, who would it be and why?

A: “It would be David Beckham because he has accomplished so much, and he is so phenomenal in soccer. Not to mention the good looks!