Why Asheville: Kandis Calvin

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. – From following in her older brother's footsteps to winning a national championship with her club team, soccer has been a major part of Kandis Calvin's life for as long as she can remember.

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Calvin is a senior forward on the UNC Asheville women's soccer team, majoring in Business and Economics. Before joining the Bulldogs, she began her collegiate career at UNC Charlotte.

Calvin's soccer accomplishments began well before her arrival in Asheville. During her time at South Mecklenburg High School, she earned All-Conference and NCSCA All-Region honors in 2023. She also helped Charlotte Development Academy capture the 2023 DPL National Championship, an accomplishment she considers one of her favorite soccer memories.

Now representing the Blue and White, Calvin hopes to continue her soccer journey beyond college, with aspirations of playing professionally.

Get to know more about Calvin, from her soccer beginnings and favorite memories to her interests outside of athletics.

Getting to Know Kandis

How did you first get started playing soccer?

"My older brother first got into it, and me and my little brother followed."

Did you always know you wanted to play forward or winger?

"I knew pretty early on."

What made UNC Asheville the right place for you to continue your academic and athletic career?

"It was a great opportunity, and it was close to home. I love being able to stay in the Carolinas."

What has been your favorite memory throughout your soccer career?

"Winning a national championship with my club team CDA."

What has been your favorite class at UNC Asheville?

"Investments because it challenged me."

What are your plans following graduation?

"Playing soccer professionally."

What's something people might not know about you outside of soccer?

"I speak fluent Spanish."

What's something unique about your hometown that you've had to explain to your teammates?

"Uptown is downtown in Charlotte."

If you had an entire weekend off from soccer, how would you spend it?

"Go spend time with my family and friends. Go for a spontaneous little trip if I had the money, lol."

Quick Hits with Kandis

Favorite athlete: Steph Curry
Favorite phone app: Pinterest
Go-to road trip snack: Barebells or Peanut M&M's
Favorite reality show: Survivor
Comfort show: Phineas and Ferb
Favorite musical artist: Olivia Dean
Go-to motivational quote: "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."