A crop of new Tigers is on the Plains and ready for the 2021 season. Follow along over the next two weeks as we re-introduce our 2021 class through a question and answer segment with each player.
Our next newcomer to be re-introduced to the Auburn Family is freshman midfielder Micah Beasley.
Hometown: Klein, Texas
High School: Connections Academy
Club Team: Challenge SC
Birthdate: Oct. 17, 2002
Instagram: @micahsbeasley
Q: Who or what inspired you to play soccer?
A: My dad inspired me to play. He played in college and professional indoor soccer and was the one who made me passionate about the sport at a young age. I wouldn't have been able to have these opportunities without him.
Q: What is your favorite soccer memory growing up?
A: My favorite soccer memory growing up is the time spent with my dad. I loved having the time and opportunity to train with my him before and after school.
Q: What is your biggest accomplishment on or off the field?
A: My biggest accomplishment was being invited to the USYNT Regional Identification Center. It was a great opportunity to play and be coached by amazing people.
Q: Do you have any pre-match superstitions?
A: I always write WWJD on my left wrist.
Q: What were your biggest factors in choosing Auburn?
A: My biggest factors in choosing Auburn were the style of play, the coaching staff and the path to law school. Auburn's business school, the Harbert College of Business, was another main deciding factor. It is one of the best and most popular in the nation.
Q: What is your favorite Auburn tradition?
A: My favorite Auburn tradition is rolling Toomer's Corner after a big win. It is something I have yet to personally experience but I'm looking forward to it.
Q: What are you most excited about for the upcoming season?
A: I'm most excited about traveling and playing in the SEC, one of the best conferences in the nation.
Q: If you could eat one meal for the rest of your life what would it be?
A: Definitely a Chipotle bowl. I can eat it three times a week, and I never get bored of it.
Q: If you could have any superpower what would it be and why?
A: I would want the power to heal. I think it would be amazing to be able to cure people of illnesses.
Q: What is your favorite movie or TV show?
A: Friends because it's a funny show about a life-long group of childhood friends.
Q: What major do you plan to pursue and what led you to choosing that subject?
A: I plan to pursue a business marketing degree at Auburn. I chose this major because I hope to become a sports agent. Marketing is essential to fully experience a client's financial potential.
Q: What are your biggest goals during your time at Auburn?
A: My biggest goals during my time at Auburn is to have a positive impact on the field and in the classroom. For school specifically, I want to finish with a marketing degree and be accepted into law school. On the field, I hope to progress every year and to contribute to the success of the team.