Chelsea Zawada – Florida Southern
Making my college team has been the best thing that has happened to me. It is a dream come true. It took a lot out of me to get to this level; practice every day, stress, frustration, going through slumps and pulling myself out of them. I just kept telling myself "you can do it", and pushed myself until I couldn't push anymore. I have proven a lot to myself, along with others. I had so many people believe in me, and that helped a lot.
Being a part of NCSA helped a lot. NCSA proved to me that there is a school for everyone. As long as you work at it, you can get to any place that you want.
Recruiting was pretty stressful in the beginning, but as soon as I made my choice, it all came together. To anyone who is going to be a student athlete, I just have to say -- do not give up -- if you work hard enough, you will get somewhere! Believe in yourself, and anything is possible. Everything will pay off in the end. Once you are on that team, it's like you have a whole new family, and everyone believes in you, it is such an amazing feeling.
