WASHINGTON – Have you ever wondered what Assistant Coach Kristen Meier's favorite social media platform is - or if she even likes social media at all? Well not to worry, GUHoyas has all of your answers below as we get to know the coaching staff on a different level in our upcoming Q & A series.
 
Meier is currently in her sixth season as an assistant coach with the Hoyas after serving as a volunteer assistant coach during the 2015 season. She has helped the Hoyas win three-straight BIG EAST Championship titles from 2016-18, as well as clinch back-to-back regular season titles in the league and two trips to the College Cup Semifinals. Meier is part of a staff that has been recognized as National Coaching Staff of the Year by the United Soccer Coaches in 2016 and 2018 and also earned BIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year in 2018.
   
Hometown: Milton, Georgia

First season at Georgetown as a coach: 2015

Years played as a soccer player and where: Wake Forest (2009-12); National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) – Seattle Reign (2013), WNY Flash (2014)

Position played: Center midfielder

Favorite part about being a coach for GU: The people

Favorite part of being a coach overall: Watching the players grow on and off the field

If you weren't a coach, what would you be: Math teacher

What is the most important characteristic that you look for in a player: Grit

Go-to breakfast meal: Ham, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich

Favorite spot on Georgetown campus: Shaw Field

Savory or sweet: Sweet

Favorite sport other than soccer: Basketball

Typical post-workout meal: Post-workout? What is that?

Go-to Starbucks order: I don't go to Starbucks

When not coaching soccer, where can one find you: With my friends or family

Favorite TV Show: Suits

Social media platform or current trend you don't understand: Most, not a big social media fan

Favorite place you visited: Okinawa, Japan