Briana Stumbo '17 Recruiting Profile

A major goal that I have for myself is to be able to play the sports that I love in college as I study. This has actually been a goal of mine since I was little. I always wanted to be the best at everything and if I wasn't, I worked that much harder. My goal as I grew up was to be a role model for younger children. I have always looked up to my coaches and people older than me I always thought that they were so cool and how amazing they were. I looked up to many people in college level especially. I mainly watched softball growing up because I didn't know what it was until the first year I could play. I grew up watching commercials and listening to my Uncle John talking about staying fit and working hard. Basically almost everyone on my mom's side was like that. You stay in shape and be the best you can be.

I was always encouraged to follow my dreams and do what I set my mind to. As I got older I developed the mindset that if your not first, your last. I want to be the best at everything whether it be academic or athletic. I want to be the best that I can be. When I get tips from my coaches on how to improve my skill I try my best to apply it. I love to learn new things and get better. 

Honestly I'm not positive about what I want to be in life. There are al ot of possibilities but I don't want just any job, I want something I'll enjoy doing. I do many different sports and that makes me happy. I love the feeling when your about to take your turn in a track meet, or start a volleyball match, or a softball game, or when you step on a cheerleading competition mat. I live for that feeling. The feeling that everything you've worked so hard for was about to pay off. Or the feeling afterwards when you are worn down and you know that you gave it your all. There's nothing greater than victory over your opponent. A lot of people say to practice like you play, well I don't think that's completely accurate. You shouldn't practice like you play, you should practice to win. Don't practice until you get it right, practice until you can't get it wrong.