Wherever I’m Needed

I fully embrace my role, whatever it may be, without complaint. I first developed this in collegiate athletics, where success is about pushing yourself beyond mental and physical boundaries, not just personal glory. I was technically a “walk-on” for Wesleyan women’s basketball, and my freshman year I was essentially told my job was to work hard in practice and cheer loudly from the bench during games. I took this role with pride. I was a pest in practice when the non-starters matched against the starters, and I cheered so loudly on game day that I couldn’t speak afterward.

A few weeks into the season, my effort in practice earned me some minutes in games. I approached this new opportunity the same way: giving full effort in games and continuing to cheer when I wasn’t on the court. Two weeks later, our starting post got injured, and I became a starter, playing 25+ minutes a game. Even then, my approach didn’t change—I worked just as hard in practice, in games, and continued to support my teammates from the bench.

My sophomore season followed a similar pattern. I was a starter, a leading scorer and rebounder, and still one of the loudest supporters on the team. Then I sprained my ankle and was out for five weeks. My role shifted again—I could only rehab and cheer—but I maintained the same commitment and energy.

Through these experiences, I learned that my strength lies in consistency: knowing my role, embracing it fully, and giving everything I have without complaint. Whether starting, coming off the bench, or recovering from injury, I show up, work hard, and support my team wholeheartedly. Success isn’t about personal glory—it’s about commitment, consistency, and doing your part to the absolute best of your ability… and loving it.