Getting to know...Aviana Gutierrez
Please list your preferred pronouns: She her
Date of Birth: 6/5/2007
Birth Location: Waco, Texas

Social Media
Instagram: avi_g.1
Instagram: Aviana1gk

Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Soccer and Football
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: Soccer: 1st Team All-District, Goalkeeper of the Year, Academic All District, Football: Academic All-District
Favorite sports memory? Winning Dallas Cup for the first time and getting to play at Toyota Stadium with my FC Dallas ECNL team. My family and I have been to countless games there over the years. My team has also won Dallas Cup in our age group the last 4 years, but the first time getting to play there and winning the championship is definitely my favorite sports memory.
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? Chris Ring & Matt Grubb
Other personal athletic highlights: First female kicker at University High School, Four time Dallas Cup Champs and three time ECNL National Finals

Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: Graduated Top 15 percent of her class
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Physical Therapy

Family
Daughter of Dominick and Ariana Gutierrez
Brothers and/or sisters: Joaquín Saenz, Ahmius, Sorin, & Dominick Cooper-Gutierrez

Fun
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I have dual citizenship
What is your dream job? Physical Therapist working with pro and college athletes
Why did you choose Chicago State? Love the energy of the city and was the best fit to me
Do you have a sports hero? Hope Solo
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Read and coach
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Team: Manchester City | Athlete: Ederson
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Focused, relentless, and determined to win
What is your favorite food? Pasta
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Texas Roadhouse Rolls & Butter and Dr. Pepper
What or who motivates you to work hard? My parents and my siblings. They have always supported me and made sacrifices so I could dream big! Knowing my family is behind me, win or lose, pushes me to be my best every single day.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? One day or day one, you decide. It reminds me that waiting for the perfect moment will only hold me back and if I want something I have to start now. That mindset has helped me push through fear, stay consistent, and take control of my goals instead of waiting and hoping the right time or opportunity would just fall in to my lap.
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Selena Gomez, Hailey Bieber, & Justin Bieber
Do you play musical instrumentals: I played the drums in middle school
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Having my doctoral degree and working with a professional sports team
What's the most DARING/CRAZIEST thing you've ever done? Whenever I go to the beach I always end up swimming to the sandbar so I guess you could say, I have swam with sharks.
How many languages do you speak? English and some Spanish