Aug. 23, 2010

• 2010 Schedule

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- NavySports.com recently sat down with Navy junior defenseman Billy Sweetman to find out more about the men's soccer player from Austin, Texas. Sweetman can speak fluent Spanish and his dream job is to be a Marine Colonel in the Marine Special Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC).

The Navy men's soccer team will open its season on Thursday, Sept. 2, when it hosts 2009 NCAA Tournament participant Wofford, at 7:00 pm at the Glenn Warner Soccer Facility.

Nickname: Sweets

Superstitions: My team has won every game in the last three years that I won the coin toss at the start of the game.

Best Player I Have Played Against: Karo Okiomah (High Point)

Team I Would Like to Play Not on Our Schedule and Why: Arsenal Reserve Team, because of their style and speed of play.

Dream Job: Marine Colonel in MARSOC (Marine Special Forces Special Operations Command)

Biggest Fear: Getting SIQ before intercessional leave

I Would Have Liked to Have Witnessed: George Washington crossing the Delaware River

Best Book I Have Ever Read Is: The Stand by Steven King

My Hometown is Famous For: Live Music

Most Famous Alum From My High School: Chris Houston, now playing safety for the NFL Atlanta Falcons

In 10 Years, I See Myself: As A Marine Corps Major

Best Friend From Another Team: Jeff Pickett (Army)

People Would Be Surprised to Know That: I speak Spanish

Why Did You Choose Navy: To serve in the greatest fighting force in the World.

Best Thing About Playing Navy Soccer: Great teammates and a tremendous competitive philosophy.

Three People (Dead or Alive) You Would Like To Have Dinner With: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Winston Churchill, Colonel John Ripley

Hobbies: Jazz Piano

Prized Possession: University of Texas Mack Brown signed football

Most Memorable Sports Moment: Scoring game-winning goal with 28 seconds left in the regional finals my senior year in high school.

Favorite Food: Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Favorite Movie: Braveheart

Favorite TV Show: The Office

Favorite Pro Athlete: Steven Gerrard (soccer player for Liverpool)

Favorite Pro Sports Team: Liverpool

Favorite Website: ESPN.com

Favorite Class at Navy: Weapon Systems

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