Getting to Know Elysa Jackson
Aug 14, 2011 | Women's Volleyball
I chose Tulane because...
What's not to love? It's a great school academically and the culture surrounding the school is one of a kind.
The best part about playing volleyball at Tulane is...
The respect we get from the people who know us, and also from the people that don't. Anytime someone finds out that I am a student-athlete at Tulane their eyes light up because they have heard good things about the school and our programs.
My goal(s) for this season is...
My goal this season is to prove to everyone how talented we are, win conference, and to advance to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament.
Do you have any pregame rituals/superstitions?
Before the game I like to zone out for a few minutes while I listen to music. I say a prayer and visualize the game as a success. As a team we all like to get fired up in the locker room while we blare music and get ready to go out on the court.
When you're not playing volleyball, what do you like to do for fun?
I would catch up on all of my favorite shows, dance, swim, shop, and go to the movies with my friends. When my parents are in town I like to go out to dinner with them and catch up with them.
Nobody knows how much I...
Miss dancing. Before I started playing volleyball I was a dancer and a piano player. Tap, Jazz and Hip-Hop are my favorite. Dancing and playing the piano really sparked my love for music at a young age and I have been hooked ever since.
If you were a superhero, what would your superhero name be?
The Jacks-o-nator ?
What is your favorite food? Favorite Game Day Meal?
I LOVE Mexican food, enchiladas are my favorite! My favorite game day meal is grilled chicken, salad, and fruit.
Who was your idol growing up?
Oprah was my idol growing up. She has such an amazing story and really inspired me when I was young. She came from practically nothing and built an empire.
Do you have any phobias?
Anything that slithers, crawls, bites, or looks scary. Such as spiders, snakes, bugs, or insects.
What is your hidden talent?
I can parallel park, surprisingly! Thanks to my dad. (Go Pop!)
What is your favorite animal?
For some odd reason, I always wanted to see the hippos at the zoo.
Why did the chicken cross the road?
Because the light turned green
What is your favorite thing about New Orleans?
The culture. New Orleans is so unique in many ways, there's no other place in the world like it.
If you were going to be stranded on an island and could have 3 things with you, what 3 items would you take with you?
A really good mattress , lots of food and my Laptop
What is the one store you have to go in at the mall every time you are there?
Forever 21
Vanilla or Chocolate?
Vanilla
Coke or Diet Coke?
Coke
Apple or Orange?
Apple
White or Wheat Bread?
White Bread
The best advice you've ever gotten from a coach is...
"Play every game like it's your last. Leave it all on the court."
Favorite Athlete?
J.J. Barea
Favorite Sports Team?
Who Dat!
Describe yourself in one word...
Goofy
Describe the team in one word...
Crazy
If you could have any job post-graduation, what would it be?
I would love to run and own my own sports bar.
What's your favorite volleyball memory?
Making it to the Junior Olympics. We were in the final game to determine if we would make it to JO's my 16's year and we were down in the 3rd game, 13-9, and we came back to win, 15-17. It was one of the most exciting games I've ever played.
What and Where was your first job?
I worked at Pizza Hut. I answered phones and worked as a cashier.
What's your favorite guilty pleasure?
Whataburger's breakfast Taquitos.
Mac or PC?
Mac!
What's your favorite Gatorade flavor?
Purple
What's your favorite color?
Pink and Purple
What goes through your mind when you step on the court?
Let's Go!
Short socks or tall socks?
Crew Socks
What's your favorite/best Halloween costume you've ever worn?
My pirate outfit!
What's your favorite movie?
Finding Nemo
If you could have dinner with any three people (dead or alive), who would they be?
Chris Paul, Beyonce, and Kevin Hart
Where is your favorite place on campus?
My Room
If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?
Anywhere that is warm with water.
Favorite place to eat near campus?
Camellia Grill and Pure.
How much wood could a woodchuck chuck, if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
It would chuck the amount of wood that she sells seashells on the seashore divided by how many pickles Peter Piper picks.
