Conference tournaments are about basketball but also so much more: the fans, parents, bands, cheerleaders, etc. The CAA Tournament tips off this weekend in Washington, DC, and we could not be more excited to be there in person! HoopsHD will be covering all the angles so you can look forward to an abundance of articles in the week ahead. Jon Teitel continues our coverage with an interview of Towson pom squad member Chloe Holmes.
You are from Crofton, MD: what made you choose Towson? I just wanted to be close to home but still have the experience of living at school.
You are majoring in mass communications with a concentration in journalism and a minor in business administration: how did you choose those subjects? I started out as a sport management major but discovered that I would rather be involved with other aspects of athletics. I eventually found the journalism track and loved it.
You are an intern with the Towson Athletics Department: how do you like that gig? It is a lot of fun to see gamedays from the complete opposite side of the pom team but still get to interact with the fans.
You are a SR: what is the post-graduation plan? I do not have 1 yet, but I want to stay in the area and support my team/teammates.
Last year you were president of the pom team: what is the key to being a good leader? Knowing your strenghts and knowing what your teammates need from you both at/outside of practice so they trust that they can turn to you.
1 of your hobbies is traveling: what country is on the top of your wish list? Italy or Spain: they are both such beautiful places!
The Tigers have now had a winning season for 5 years in a row: does it make life easier on the pom squad when the basketball team is doing well on the court? I love supporting the team whether they win or lose…but it certainly makes it fun for everyone when they are winning: it is such a unique experience.
What has been the highlight of your season so far: the 4-game winning streak in January, Senior Night, other? It is always the CAA tourney for me. It is so fun to see the students who travel to DC and how much the band get into it: it makes the whole year so rewarding.
How does your school decide who gets to go to DC, and what will it mean to you to see your group doing its thing in front of a national TV audience? It usually is just upperclassmen but not always: sometimes it is people who hold a leadership position. We just try to put our best foot forward…but it makes it even more fun to be on TV and represent our school.
Any predictions for the Tigers this week? I am hoping we make it all the way to the title!
