How has your semester been?
The semester has been different to say the least. With so many different rules and procedures, campus life is not the same as it used to be. We used to pack the whole team in the cafeteria for dinner but now we only had the opportunity to take to-go bags or sit at a table with one other person. Classes were mostly online which I am not the biggest fan of, but college is all about adapting and pushing past obstacles. With that it is an experience that is going to allow us to improve for the future when it comes time to graduate.
What kind of training have you done with your team?
With a protocol, our team had the ability to complete all five weeks of our fall ball program while getting in the weight room at least four times a week. Including a week of 6am runs with the team, our goal was to complete 3 days a week of running. Not only that we were able to go out and have shoot arounds with the team where we had the opportunity to build chemistry and get some shots up. With the protocol it was hard, but we were lucky to just be able to get out there.
Are there any community service activities that you have been involved in?
I am always looking for an opportunity to help better the youth. With that I was a volunteer football and lacrosse coach. Giving the players someone to look up to and listen to was important for me because they are the future of this sport. I wanted to be someone they could come talk to about on and off the field issues. To be an outlet for them.
Are there any fun facts about yourself that you are willing to share?
I am without a doubt the best whistler in the CSAC. I can whistle whole songs to the right tone and beat. I would challenge any other athlete in the conference to a whistling competition and win.
What do you like most about being a student-athlete at Centenary?
The thing I like most about being a student athlete at my institution is how small we are. Being an athlete in college can become overwhelming and sometimes place restrictions on students, but at Centenary there are many opportunities. With smaller classes I feel as though I am able to really grasp an understanding of my work and use it in the field with real-life scenarios. The classroom size allows students, like myself, to gain a relationship with their professor. Having the support system like that allows me as a student to prosper and push myself on and off the field.