Kristin Zdanczewicz

Nickname: "Ham," "Ham Sandwich," or "Hamilton"
Height/Weight: 5'9", 164 lbs.
Age: 24
Birthplace: Brew City (Milwaukee, WI)
Current Team: Minnesota Valkryies
Position: Flanker
Past Teams: WI Women, UW-Whitewater, and Honary UNI
Rugby honors:
      US National Team 06-07
      2002-2004 Midwest U23 MVP
      2004 U23 NASC MVP
International Caps: 7
College: UW-Whitewater
Years playing rugby: 7
Occupation: Certified Personal Trainer and
      Asst. Varsity Basketball Coach and
      Head JV Girls Basketball Coach at BSM
Favorite Pre-Game Music: "Anything to fire me up"

Get to Know "Ham"
How did you get involved in rugby?
"A couple of basketball teammates encouraged me to check out rugby one night and that same week/weekend I was playing flanker against Marquette in a tournament in Madison."

Other interests:
"Fastpitch, basketball, listening to music, reading."

If I had a million dollars I would ...
"Pay off my student loans and then build a rugby clubhouse or invest in it."

Favorite rugby memory:
"I have two: one is winning the National All Star Championships with the U23 Side, and being selected for the US Women Eagles."

Rugby mentors/inspirations:
"Diane Schnapp and opposing internationals. Coaching influences: I can't pick one but Barb Fugate has been a big influence on my rugby career."

Favorite Motto/Saying:
"Passion is NOT arrogance."
"Go hard or go home."