Basic Information:
Year: Senior — Position: Shortstop
Accomplishments:
2008 Second-team All-ACC — 2008 ACC Academic Honor Roll — Led team in runs, triples, tied lead in HRs, RBIs
How did you get involved with softball?
I have been playing softball since I was about five years old. My mom played softball when she was in high school and college, and so I picked it up from her.
You transferred from California a couple years ago. What influenced your decision to transfer to Virginia?
There were a lot of factors that went into that decision, but when I made the decision to transfer from Berkeley, I knew I wanted to transfer somewhere that was equal or better academically; it wasn’t just because of softball. I lucked out coming here, getting into a great public university, and the softball this year has been amazing, so we’ve really turned it around.
Last year, Virginia’s softball team saw some struggles. What is it like being a part of a team that has turned things around?
It’s great. After last year and how the season went, there were some high points, but overall it was very disappointing. To have the season start off the way it has, it is amazing, especially since this is my last year. This is the last chance I get, and I really want to bring the team to regionals. I have been to regionals with Berkeley, and it is an experience that everyone on the team should have.
You have done well academically, having been valedictorian in high school and named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll last season. How have you been able to find a balance between sports and school?
I really think that being an athlete really helps students learn to organize their time, especially in college. You get time management skills down pat and you learn to balance everything.
Is there anything that you would consider a pre-game ritual?
I have a favorite sports drink that I like to have before games. When we play doubleheaders, I will generally have one before each game.
What are your plans after you graduate?
I just got accepted into the [Commerce School’s] new one-year graduate program, pursuing my Master’s in financial services next year, and hopefully I’ll continue helping out with the softball team.
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