Four Year Athletes

SPORTS STANDOUTS: Recruits

OWEN BIRG

COMMITTED TO UC SANTA BARBARA What is your favorite Coach’s Wisdom? “Always move on to the next play. You can’t get stuck thinking about what is already done.” What’s your Favorite Pregame Meal?: Chicken and rice Do you have a Pregame ritual or superstition? No, I don’t believe so.

MAKAYLA BROWN

COMMITTED TO FORT LEWIS COLLEGE What’s your favorite Coach’s Wisdom? My coach always says to “have the memory of a goldfish when you mess up on the field.” As silly as that sounds, it’s helpful... Basically, you pretend like you don’t remember what happened and move on. Do you have a pregame ritual? I always stretch, listen to music, and sit and envision everything I should apply and improve on in order to do well for my game.

DOMINIQUE BASS

COMMITTED TO MIDWAY UNIVERSITY What’s your favorite Coach’s Wisdom? “Don’t make excuses, make adjustments” What’s your favorite pregame meal? Chick-fil-A Do you have a pregame ritual? I have to listen to American Soldier before every game.

CHARLIE SAUM

COMMITTED TO STANFORD UNIVERSITY What’s your favorite Coach’s Wisdom? “Play everyday like it’s your last.” What’s your favorite pregame meal? Subway turkey sandwich Do you have a pregame ritual? I put on my left sock first every game.

COMMITTED TO GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY What is your favorite Coach’s Wisdom? His ability to motivate the team and the way he communicates with the players is very positive and effective. Do you have a favorite pregame meal? Oreos and milk. Do you have a pregame ritual or superstition? I always take a pregame nap 2 hours in advance.

CONNOR HALVORSEN

COMMITTED TO UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY What is your favorite Coach’s Wisdom? “Mental prep is just as important as physical prep.” What’s your favorite pregame meal? An Amazing-Greens smoothie from Jamba Juice or a chicken and rice bowl. Do you have a pregame ritual or superstition? I always have to have my zinc on for every game.

DANIEL SARISKY

COMMITTED TO BROWN UNIVERSITY What’s your favorite Coach’s Wisdom? “If you suffer now during practice, it will be rewarded during races.” What’s your favorite pregame meal? Bowl of oatmeal with fruits and brown sugar Do you have a pregame ritual? I always eat the same oatmeal breakfast, but, other than that, not really.

RYAN KAUFMAN

COMMITTED WESTCLIFF UNIVERSITY What’s your favorite pregame Meal? This one time I had Chick-fil-A before a game, and I ended up making 10 saves in the first half alone, so I’ll have to say that. Do you have a pregame ritual or superstition? I like to wear my lucky pink alligator socks to important games, and I always make sure to do my agility ladder.

MAXWELL MUNCY

COMMITTED TO UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS What’s your favorite Coach’s Wisdom? “Play for today, not tomorrow.” What’s your favorite pregame meal? Chocolate chip pancakes. Do you have a pregame ritual? No, I just run sprints and hit in the cage

SPORTS STANDOUTS: 4-Year Athletes

EMILY MCCORMICK

GIRL’S VARSITY GOLF What’s your favorite Coach’s Wisdom? There’s so much. He gives the best advice, but he says just to restart after every hole. Brush off and move on. What’s your favorite pregame meal? Chik-fil-A Do you have a pregame ritual or superstition? No, I’m not superstitious.

EMILY RICHMOND

GIRL’S VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY What’s your favorite Coach’s Wisdom? “Be competitive and go all out on race day. Don’t dwell over past workouts and tempo runs. We are here to compete.” What’s your favorite pregame meal? McDonald’s buttermilk crispy chicken sandwich with a side of medium fries. Do you have a pregame ritual? I always race with my hair in a braided ponytail with a purple pre-wrap headband.

DAPHNE DELMAR

GIRL’S VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY What’s your favorite Coach’s Wisdom? “Never limit yourself.” What’s your favorite pregame meal? Sandwich and fruit and lots of water. Do you have a pregame ritual? In girls varsity, we get in a huddle and talk about things we can improve on and the mindset of the race right before we start. It’s really motivating.

EMMA HANNICK

VARSITY STUNT CHEER What’s your favorite Coach’s Wisdom? “Communication between athletes helps build trust and keeps everybody in sync with one another.” What’s your favorite pregame meal? Jersey Mike’s sandwich Do you have a pregame ritual? I don’t have any superstitions, but I do crack my back and my knuckles right before I go on.