Trysta Castro '21 Recruiting Profile

Throughout ten years of playing softball in my little town of Bagdad, I have gained insight that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Although I am only a freshman and look so forward to continuing this year and the next three years in high school, I have learned alot. One of the most important lessons that I have learned is to always focus on the next point. Like life, the game keeps going, even when you make a mistake. Being a student-athlete has taught me that I can recognize what went wrong and continue to concentrate on all that comes next. Athletics has also taught me the importance of discipline.

To succeed in school, sports and life, we need to make certain sacrifices to realize our ambitions. Whether it is pushing a little harder in practice or putting in that extra hour of studying at the library, being a student-athlete has helped me learn how to prioritize my goals in order to achieve those that are most important to me. However, sometimes we can not accomplish everything on our own. As a athlete, I have learned that teamwork is a critical aspect of success. Teammates are an invaluable source of support and friendship and, without them, we could never reach our goals.

I look forward to what the future holds for me.