Karli Storm 

Hometown: Chest Springs, PA 

High School: Cambria Heights

Major: Kinesiology  

Year: Senior  

Sport(s): Softball 

What made you want to attend Penn State Altoona? 

• Close to home and beautiful campus  

How did you get your start in your sport? 

• My mom and dad started me in tee-ball when I was four but had me out in our front yard with a ball and bat when I was two

What are some of your favorite memories from your time as a Penn State Altoona student-athlete so far? 

• Making new friends and the softball team being a second family to me

Do you have any mentors or role models at Penn State Altoona? If so, how have they helped you improve as a person? 

• My professors; they strive to help everyone to finish their degrees

Outside of sports, what do you hope to accomplish during your time at Penn State Altoona? 

• Finish my degree and to continue to keep my friendships while being a part of the softball team 

What career role would you like to have in the future?  

• Either physical therapist specializing in geriatrics or an athletic trainer  

How is Penn State Altoona helping you reach that goal? 

• The great Kinesiology professors. They all want to see everyone in the field succeed.

What advice would you give to a freshman student-athlete? 

• Never change who you are or let anyone take away your spark. And the stats of a game don't matter, the only thing that matters is the fun you are having.

Rapid Fire 

Who is your favorite professional and collegiate sports team?  

• USA Women's Soccer team  

• Florida State Seminoles Softball 

Who is your favorite professional athlete? 

• Alex Morgan  

Do you have any pregame rituals? 

• I have to get dressed a certain way but also have to have an Alani energy drink 

• I also have to talk to my best friend before the game  

Altoona Pizza (Altoona Pizza is pizza with a thicker crust and is topped with tomato sauce, American cheese, green peppers, and salami): yay or nay? 

• Nay 

What is your go-to order at Port Sky? 

• Don't have one, I commute :(( 

Outside of playing sports, what are your hobbies? 

• Hanging with friends or with my dogs and shopping  

What would your teammates say you are famous for doing? 

• My growing Lego collection, always wearing my pink sliding shorts, and getting walked in a game (as I have 100 career walks!)