HIGH SCHOOL:  In General - A 2009 graduate of Skyview High School in Nampa, Idaho ... three-year starter for the Hawks’ varsity squad ... played both forward and midfielder last two years of prep career ... the first Bronco to come to Boise State from Idaho’s Canyon County. Honors - Three-time all-conference honoree, firs team senior year ... member of senior all-star team ... two-time team captain and team MVP.  Statistically - Recorded a combined 49 goals and 39 assists during junior and senior seasons ... recorded 27 goals and 21 assists during final year. Other Highlights - Lead team to three state semifinals placing second twice ... also four-year member of varsity basketball team ... three-time first-team Academic All-Southern Idaho Conference honoree ... student body vice president junior year ... coach was Lawrence Nitu. Club -  Played club ball for Boise Capitals Soccer Club in Boise, Idaho U13 thru U18 ... started at forward ... club coaches were Aaron Sivery, Stephan DeFor, John Charman, and Mark Hiemenz. 

ACADEMICS:  Majoring in graphic design.

Question and Answer with Erica...

Q: If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
A: Bora Bora cause I saw it on TV and it looked sweet.

Q: Who has been the biggest influence in your life and why?
A: My mom because she works so hard in everything she does and never gives up.

Q: What is your favorite sport besides soccer?
A: Basketball.

Q: When you were growing up, what brought/drew you to soccer?
A: It was a contact sport.

Q: Your hero in life is?
A: My parents.

Q: Your favorite movie is?
A: Anything that is funny.

Q: Your favorite TV show is?
A: So you think you can dance.

Q: When you were little you wanted to be?
A: Photographer.

Q: One word that best describes you?
A: Loud.

Q: Your autobiography would be titled?
A: Erica Nicole Parks.

Q: What made you decide to come to Boise State?
A: I thought the team was fun and the coaches were awesome.

Q: What has surprised you most about college and why?
A: I get done early everyday.

Q: Since coming to Boise State, you’ve learned?
A: Dorms suck.

Q: Your favorite thing about Boise is?
A: The green belt.
 
Q: What do you like best about the coaching staff in general?
A: That they tell you how it is.

Q: What do you like best about the team in general?
A: Everyone is nice.. so far.

Q: What two schools do you see as Boise State’s main rivals?
A: Utah state and Hawaii.

Q: Which teammate would win “America’s Most Talented,” and why?
A: Taylor because she can lick your elbow.

Q: Which teammate would win “America’s Next Top Model,” and why?
A: Mandy Because i think she is very unique looking and pretty.

Q: Which teammate would win “Survivor,” and why?
A: Brandy because she is super strong and never gives up.