Um It's just the importance of realizing that your current sample size of your competition is not the whole picture . Um It's way bigger than you think there's way more um athletes who are playing in your position , aspiring to be at the schools where you want to go . Um And so I'd say definitely not comparing yourself to , first of all , don't compare yourself to anyone else but um don't get caught in comparing yourself to just the people in your circle .
Um He , he and my mom were both uh pretty big time athletes growing up . Um And so they kind of gave me the foundation , not just genetically but also um the right mental um aspects of , you know , how to kind of take on your sport . Um and different things like telling me like win or lose , always play like a champion , be proud of .
Um Definitely invest your time into it , but it's , it shouldn't be your main focus , your , your academics and your sport should be the most important things . Um And uh a big thing , my coach is a mentor is my parents always say is that you know if you do the work , um , you gotta do on the field and in the classroom , get yourself right mentally and physically . Um .
Um And , you know , once June 15th came , um , it was definitely very like I was happy , you know , get the interest I was getting . Um , but then , you know , that was just the start at the beginning being able to show that , you know , you're not just , uh , um , an athlete on the field but , you know , off to fit the way you care yourself , um , in the classroom , how your grades are . Um , so all of those things that just build up to um kind of build your package of being a good prospect .
So I think the biggest thing especially now is just the importance of recovery um and consistency , I think , I mean , when you reach a certain level , everyone is gonna be pretty good . Um everyone can make that play that shot , but it's just um how can you do that day in and day out um and being able to properly recover , um get your body ready for the next practice , next session , next game . Um It's just gonna allow you to keep getting better but allow you just uh I do believe availability is the most important thing .
