Kaia Harding

Schedule

vs Richmond

Sunday, September 7,

2:00 PM ET

Stats

Video

vs UAlbany

Friday, September 12,

7:00 PM ET

Stats

at North Carolina

Sunday, September 14,

12:00 PM ET

at Quinnipiac

Friday, September 19,

1:00 PM ET

Stats

Full Schedule

Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Position:
F
Height:
5-7
Hometown:
Charlotte, N.C./Stellenbosch, South Africa

2023 (Fr.)

Redshirted

Prep

Graduate of Obridge Academy
Reached the highest level of field hockey at the prep level, competing for the South African Regional Team
Made the USA National Field Hockey Squad at the 2021 Nexus Championship
Competed at the club level for Somerset West Hockey Club (2019-23), playing on the first squad the last two years and on the second squad from 2019-21
Won the finals from 2019-21 and finished as a semifinalist in 2022 with Somerset West
Also competed in water polo, track & field, tennis and swimming in high school

Personal

Daughter of Andrew and Janna Harding
Mother, Janna, played soccer at Wheaton
Sister, Kaiden, played field hockey at Davidson
Intends on majoring in strategic communication
Birthday is May 24

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I really loved the integration of excellence in academics, sport and faith.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I pray right before the whistle.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
I really look up to my parents.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When I scored the winning goal playing against my sisters D1 college team when they came on tour to South Africa!

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My mother, Janna Harding, played soccer for Wheaton College. My sister, Kaiden Harding, played field hockey for Davidson College.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meal is lunch, a chicken burger.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check my Gmail in the morning.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Tik Tok is my favorite hobby.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have two dogs, Zaza a Rhodesian Ridgeback and Stellie a Golden Retriever. I also have a Marmoset monkey, Kiki Tota.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Allison Felix.

What is your favorite possession and why?
Chubby the Bear, a stuffed animal that I traveled the world with.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Baby by Justin Bieber.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Tokyo, I always dreamed of going there and seeing the hustle and bustle of the city and eating amazing food!