This Silo talks about the experience of Kennedy Dean, a junior from Winfield West Virginia, and member of the Youngstown State University women's softball team. She discusses the advice she received from her first coach, the importance of weight training, her recruitment process, the challenges of balancing academics and athletics, and the responsibilities of being a college athlete. She also highlights the reasons for choosing Youngstown State University and gives advice to young girls aspiring for a Division One scholarship in sports.

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