NCSA caught up with rising softball star Lindsay Brown to talk about her high school career and the opportunity to compete at the next level.
NCSA: What motivates you before a big game?
Brown: Music. I love energetic music -- from rock to rap, It gets me pumped up! I have a playlist on my Ipod with all my favorite songs. I play the same songs in the same order right before every game.
NCSA: What are you looking forward to if and when you get the opportunity to play in college?
Brown: I'm looking forward to playing aganist a higher level of competition. I'm also looking forward to traveling and meeting new people from around the country. It's very exciting to think about being in a whole new surrounding and experiencing life on a whole new level.
NCSA: Why did you get involved in softball?
Brown: I started out playing softball because my friend played on a T-ball team, and I wanted to play with her. After that, I found out that I really loved it. Since then, it's the only sport that I have ever wanted play. Also, my dad played baseball and I grew up watching it on t.v. and going to Orioles games to watch my favorite player, Cal Ripken. They both inspired me to play; I wanted to be just like them.
NCSA: Tell us about your interactions with college coaches so far.
Brown: I've been getting lots of letters from different colleges from all over the country and they are coming so quickly! I never thought there would be so many colleges from other states contacting me. Its really exciting thinking about all the choices of schools there are in different states.
NCSA: How are your team(s) doing so far?
Brown: This is my first year playing with my travel team, and so far it’s been great. We are a very competitive team that works well together. This year we will face some of the best competition in the country, so we are expecting a very challenging and exciting softball season. I have been pushed harder on this team than ever before and it has paid off by making me a stronger player than I've ever been.
NCSA: What are your goals – athletically, academically and in your community – for the rest of the school year?
Brown: Athletically, I want to keep getting better. There is always something to improve on, and I am always striving to work harder and do the best I can. The thing I'm really working to improve on is increasing my speed on the bases. Being a lefty, that's especially advantageous. Academically, I want to continue my hard work in the classroom to prepare me for a successful college career.
