Getting to know…Karly Klaer
Preferred pronouns: She/her
Date of Birth: 9/2/2003
Birth Location: Mishawaka, Indiana

Social Media
Instagram: Karlyklaer

Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Field
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: All SMAC in all sports, All Region (volleyball/track), All State (volleyball/track), HP Athlete of the year, mid year Gatorade Award 
Favorite sports memory? Pregame locker room dance parties 
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? My mom

Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: Deans list, NHS
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Computer Science w/ minor in Business Administration

Family Information
Daughter of Kimberly and Ryan Klaer
Brothers and/or sisters: Riley Klaer (22), Russell Klaer (17)
Anyone in your family play college or pro sports?
My mom, Kim, basketball, University of Toledo (hall of famer)
My dad, Ryan, football, University of Toledo

Fun 
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I am a certified sharp shooter 
What is your dream job? FBI Agent - cyber security
Why did you choose Chicago State? The girls gave me a hug the first time we met. But on a more serious note, they felt like family. They were welcoming, made me feel like they truly cared I was there. 
Sports hero- who and why? Ilona Maher, current pro rugby player: emphasizes different body types abilities and focuses on being authentically you.
Favorite hobby outside of sports? Shooting/Hunting pheasant! But also quilting and reading my Bible! 
What is something you can brag about yourself besides your athletic accomplishments? My growing relationship with God and and his effects on my life.
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Ilona Maher
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Aggressive
What is your favorite food? Hot dogs/brats
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Brats, Mac and cheese and fruit
What or who motivates you to work hard? I’m most motivated by my accomplishments and spreading the love of God through my sports. 
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? It’s only “x” amount of time in your life, so why not give your all. 
For instance, during the fitness test. It’s only 10-15 minutes of your life, so why not run it as hard as you can. 
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner. Madisen Skinner, Ilona Maher, Logan Eggleston
What is your go-to song at Karaoke night? Before he Cheats - Carrie Underwood
Do you play musical instrumentals: Not anymore, played viola and piano for awhile! (Have lost all of it though)
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Married, in the FBI with a few pro years under my belt
What's the most DARING/CRAZIEST thing you've ever done? I’ve fallen out of a golf cart a week before nationals...wasn’t intentional but definitely the craziest thing I’ve done.