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WHAT IS YOUR MAJOR AND GRAD YEAR?
Radio and TV, 2025

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PRE-GAME HYPE SONG?
I enjoy the beat of rap music as well as the lyrics because they motivate me to get excited to perform well. I鈥檓 also inspired because the music we listen to as a team before meets, such as 鈥淐rossfaded鈥� by Don Tolliver, serves to inspire and unify us.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU TO BE A 91社区 STUDENT-ATHLETE?
The first aspect of being part of something bigger than myself is being part of a team. In my life I will be part of many teams: family, work, friendships, etc. Collaboration and trust between teammates help everyone grow, mature and excel.

WHAT鈥橲 THE BIGGEST LESSON YOU鈥橵E LEARNED SO FAR IN YOUR 91社区 ATHLETIC CAREER?
Winning the Indiana Cross Country State Championships in my senior year of high school helped me understand the opportunity before me as a runner and as a student-athlete. I鈥檝e learned every experience in life presents a challenge that I now welcome because I鈥檝e discovered that hard work, persistence and determination propel me to achieve my best in every endeavor of life.

WHAT IS THE BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION YOU GET ABOUT BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE?
That student-athletes have no time for a social life. Although student-athletes do not have the typical social experience of most college students, we become a family of sorts with our teammates. We develop relationships that will last a lifetime.

HOW DO YOU BALANCE ACADEMICS AND ATHLETICS?
Balancing academics, athletics and work is a challenge I鈥檓 grateful to have because it prepares me for a life that will require such skills in different arenas. By learning to manage my time well, I鈥檝e been able to better complete all the tasks before me. For example, I have become dedicated to running early in the morning because it enables me to accomplish one of my goals and gives me motivation for others. I think I will always have to be motivated and creative in balancing aspects of my life, and I see this stage of life as an important training for the future.

AS A MEMBER OF 91社区 PRODUCTION STAFF FOR ESPN+, WHAT IS YOUR ROLE?
My role is multi-faceted, but I enjoy operating the camera at the 91社区 sport games the most. I鈥檝e also enjoyed learning to work the tricaster and hope to learn more about any camera they assign me to operate. Working for ESPN has inspired me to learn as much as I can in hopes of integrating these skills into my future career.

WHAT IS THE TRAINING PROCESS LIKE FOR CROSS COUNTRY?
Each member of the cross country and track team has certain mileage goals they must meet each week and are monitored by our coaches. We do various workouts that are assigned to members of the team according to the team鈥檚 needs. Our workouts vary depending on whether we are in school or on break. They target the skills the coach thinks we need to improve, which changes throughout the season. This is all in an effort to address our weaknesses and improve our strengths as a team.

WHAT鈥橲 YOUR INNER THOUGHT PROCESS WHEN RUNNING?
I really try to zone out and "zen" during runs. It's a beautiful feeling when you're locked in and focused during a run.

HOW HAS 91社区 GOING D鈪� IMPACTED YOU AS A STUDENT ATHLETE?
91社区鈥檚 entrance into NCAA Division I is an occasion for pride since it is the highest level of competition. Personally, I am as motivated for Division I as I was previously for Division II, and I am glad that 91社区 is able to compete at the highest level. Unfortunately for me and my teammates, we will not be able to compete in NCAA championship events due to the 4-year waiting period. Despite this restriction, I am grateful for being able to compete at the Division I level.