The beginning of the end...

After 3 days of living life as an "average student" since school started all of that ends starting this Monday when we break out into softball class, individual sessions, weight lifting, and conditioning.  We have almost 30 girls working out in the fall consisting of 5 returning seniors, 1 returning junior, and bunch of returning underclassmen, 4 committed incoming freshman, and a handful of walk on's that will be trying out.  I am anticipating a lot of circuit type work outs, pushing weight, and increasing out endurance as a team to set ourselves up for success this Spring.  I also have a couple personal goals in mind where my main focus will be to get 100% healthy by the time Spring rolls around as I continue to recover from a severe strain to my Ulnar Collateral Ligament in my throwing arm.  In addition I will be trying out some other positions on the field to determine where  I will become the biggest asset to my team.  I came into this program as a left handed catcher, played some outfield, tried out the role as a designated hitter and I have come to realize that I will be willing to play wherever is best for my team, personal feelings aside.  Academically, much to my surprise I will be graduating on time in only 4 years this spring.  Looks like the 20+ units these last few semesters is going to pay off and now I need to apply for graduation and sooner rather than later determine what my next step is.  As SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Committee) President we are beginning to determine what organizations we would like to work with this year while preparing to kick off the fall sports seasons with homecoming week and other festivities.  Until next week, peace!