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Liz Okey
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- How many seasons have you played with the Force?
6 seasons - How many years have you played for any other women's tackle football teams (besides the Force)?
None, I've never played women's football before - Did you play football in elementary or high school on a boy's team?
n/a - What high school did you attend?
Manchester High School - Please list any sports you played in high school.
Basketball
Volleyball
Track & Field
AAU Volleyball
Marching Band- drumline - If you attended college, please type the name of the school.
Kalamazoo College - List any sports you played in college.
Volleyball
Off season strength & conditioning with the football team - Describe your day job.
Full-time grad student at UIC Liautaud Graduate School of Business, studying business administration. - List the name of someone who inspires you and tell why.
Kid President (google him!). He has an inspirational story. But more importantly he is living his life with joy and purpose. And he is actively trying make others lives awesome. All as a 9-year old kid. "Be Awesome." - What are you most looking forward to in the 2014 Chicago Force season?
I'm most looking forward to getting back after it with my Band of Sisters. To pushing ourselves to become better every week. I keep dreaming of getting a stat as a ball carrier! - How old are you?
29 - What is your birthdate?
12/18/1984 - In what city do you currently live?
West Chicago - Why do you play for the Force?
I play because I have more to give. Coach Konecki said this once, and I believe it to be very true. I have more to give to my team. I have more to give to the sport. I have more to give to my community. And I'm playing in 2014 to see how much I can give to this team. - What is your current favorite song?
The Fighter- by Gym Class Heroes - What is the last movie you saw?
Bridesmaids - What is your favorite movie of all time?
The Blind Side - Tell about your favorite meal.
I love sweets. So my favorite meal would have to be a warm skillet cookie! - What do you like to do in your free time?
Play with my dog, plan my wedding and make custom cards! - What is the last book you read?
The Happiness Project- it's awesome! - Name your favorite athlete.
Female: Billie Jean King
She was a pioneer for women in athletics. At the time, she was playing the sport she loved and while overcoming obstacles. She led the way for women playing traditionally men's sports.
Male: Israel Idonije
He is an amazing athlete and takes the responsibility of the spot light seriously. He is a man of high moral character. - Who will be watching you from the stands this season?
I have an AMAZING fan section! My parents JoAnn & Monty, fiancé Kim, sisters, brothers, college teammates, and die hard friends! They really are the best! - Name something you'd like to accomplish in the next 5 years.
Graduate with my MBA, make at least 2 quilts, and run a 10k race! - What is your favorite restaurant and why?
The Organic Gypsy Food Truck in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Bridgett is an amazing passionate chef, who cooks up some mean grub! Tell her I sent you!
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