Interview Transcript

Could you tell me about yourself and give me some ideas of what to interview you on; such as an event or interest/hobby?

I enjoy playing sports, softball, volleyball and broomball. I have 2 kids, 7 and 2 1/2. I work full time in a dr. office and go to school full time in hopes of being an RN. My family is the most important thing in my life.

When did you start playing sports and what interested you about them in the first place?

I have grown up playing sports. I started when I was 3 years old playing teeball (we hit off the tee). I was always at a baseball/softball field

growing up. As the years went on I was introduced to other sports in hopes of liking it! I can still remember to this day when my mom tried putting me in dance and I told her there was no way I was twirling in circles!! I wanted to play in the dirt!! So, I tried basketball at one point in my life and I was okay with it however, I was just too aggressive, what would you expect because I

have two brothers!!

Did you play sports with your family often, which ones?

I had a brother who was 2 years older than me. Plus, my mom and dad were still playing competitive adult softball. I think that's where I got the interest to play ball.

What is your favorite sport and why?

I was introduced to soccer when I was 6 and absolutely loved it!! I played all year round for the next 15 years!

During high school and college did you join any sports teams, which ones?

I played all four years at the varsity level in high school (soccer). I started as a freshman and every year after. In high school I also ran track. I had a lot of speed and it was put to good use. I was all conference in both sports. I neglected to play softball in high school because I wasn’t big a fan of fastpitch. I thought it was too slow and it's a pitcher, catcher game.

What was the biggest life lesson or skill that you learned while playing sports, (such as teamwork)?

I enjoy what each sport/team has brought to my life and taught me. Teamwork, hard work, self control, and respect are just a few things I learned and have been able to continue to use in my life.

Why do you enjoy playing sports?

I enjoy what each sport/team has brought to my life.

Have you ever coached a team? If so, how was that experience?

I have two younger children (7 and 2/12) who I coach and enjoy it very much. I like being able to watch them learn a sport that I love.

Have sports ever been a huge/important part of your life?

To this day I continue playing softball several nights a week and weekends.

How were the coaches that you had, did they put a lot of pressure on you?

I had a lot of pressure put on me for many years when my parents coached me in either sport. They felt as if I should be the best and wanted me to be the best, so they pushed me the most to be the best I can. And it all paid off. At the time I hated it when my parents would be constantly yelling at me, but as I look back I wouldn't change it for the world. A huge part of who I am today is because of my parents and their will for me to be the best. They taught me what it meant to work hard and become not only a better player but a better person.