Bio information

Full name:  Ralph Denis Houanche

Born when and where?  March 15, 1993 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Year:  Junior

Major:  Pre-Pharmacy

Hometown:  Portland, Maine

High School:  Portland High School

Sport and position:  Soccer, Left Back

Favorites

Song:  Lord Knows. Drake ft Rick Ross

Professional Sports Team:  Barcelona

Athlete:  Lionel Messi

Food:  Rice and Chicken obviously

T.V. Show: The Walking Dead

Movie: The Dark Knight

Book:  I don't like to read

Feature Questions

Why did you choose Saint Joseph's College?

I came to Saint Joseph’s because I was recruited and I did not want to go far away from home.

What is/was your favorite class at St. Joe's and why?

Definitely "Poetry of Pop Music" because Dr. McCurry is something special.

What was your first job (actually received a paycheck)?

Cultivating Community

Who would you like to trade places for a day with and why?

Lionel Messi, just to know how it feels like to be the best soccer player in the world.

What is on your "Bucket List?"

Win GNAC

Talent you'd most like to have:

Wish I could swim

What do you drive?

Don't have a car.

What is your motto?

If you don't fail, you'll never learn.

Do you have any superstitions before you go into a big game?

I have to stay calm. The more excited I am the worst I'll play.

Why did you choose your jersey #?

Just wanted to try something new

What is your most memorable moment as an athlete at SJC?

My freshman year when I scored my first college goal in the first game of the season. Legendary!!!

Besides your parents, who has had the greatest impact on your life?

My uncle, Charitable Houanche.

Can you tell us something about you that most people don't know?

I did not speak English until I was 17.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Hopefully on my last year in graduate school getting ready to be successful.

If you could meet anyone (past or present) who would it be and why?

I wish I could meet my great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great grandfather because I want to know the history of my family.

What are your hobbies?

Soccer, sleep, eat

What is your ideal day away from athletics?

Wake up after 10 hours of sleep and hanging out with my friends

Do you plan on playing sports or coaching after you graduate?

Unfortunately no. My soccer career will be over after my senior year.

What are your personal and team goals for this season?

Win GNAC