As a student-athlete, my competitive nature has driven me to be the best person I can be in the classroom and on the field. Being hungry to achieve personal satisfaction motivates me to dive into challenges with a head first mentality, instead of taking the easy way out of things. I strive to be a mentor to people around me and also to learn from my peers. I feel that leadership is a necessity when it comes to being a student-athlete. I feel that being able to motivate and inspire people around me to be the best person they can be is a critical characteristic to have as a teammate and classmate