Hard work Pays off- the season is here!

Women's basketball will never be as popular as Men's basketball, or any Men's sport at that. However, I take pride in being apart of a college level basketball team.

No, I do not play Division 1. I am not on the main TV screens and I do not get the best sports gear from my team like Division I schools, such as Maryland and Duke get. However, I do get a decent amount of nice clothing, equiptment and shoes from this team. I feel a sense of pride and belonging everytime I put on my jersey and represent my school across my chest.

I believe there is a fine line between Division 1 and Division 2 sports when it comes to working hard. Yes, the competition is clearly different. But when it comes to time commitment, I would argue that Division 2 programs work just as hard as Division 1 programs.

Since the first week of school I have been involved in 3 a day workouts Monday through friday. I have woken up at 6am everyday throughout the whole week for pool and track work outs. I have been to practices, liftings, indivudal workouts,speed and agilities. I can't count the number of suicides I have ran and the number of different drills I have done.

Now that the season has finally arrived, I have 2 1/2 hour practices 6 days a week. I have to go to the athletic training room to get treatment on my body for an hour before practices. I also have to lift 3 times out of the week for 1 1/2 hours. Basketball is time consuming.

BUT I LOVE IT!

I love the feeling after I have worked hard.
I love my team and the bonding and relationships built.
I love the feeling of accomplishment.
I love winning.

My team went 22-11 last season and made the NCAA tournament. We have a goal to get a PSAC championship this season. We are thirsty for a ring!

I take pride in being a full time STUDENT ATHLETE!!!