I really swim for People and just getting to see them every day . Some of the most important things I focus on my training regimen are executing the details . We have a lot of really difficult practices , and I think focusing on the little things helps keep you mentally engaged during the really challenging sets , as well as progressing , um , From more than just a strength standpoint .
I think it can be intimidating at first reaching out to brands , um , but I think as you go , you get better at it , you get better at knowing kind of how to You know , communicate your personal brand and your story . I would say everyone has a super valuable experience and super great things about them , and so just being able to kind of figure out how to best um present yourself . Some advice I would give students who are looking to compete at the Division One level is just making sure you're reaching out to coaches , Um , and like I said , presenting yourself in the best manner possible , being very respectful , controlling what you can control , I think is super important .
I've learned so much from all my coaches and teammates . I think the biggest thing I've learned from them is to really enjoy the process . I think a lot of times we get really focused on The time and like the final outcome or our place and a race , but I think when you really focus on enjoying the process , enjoying working hard , enjoying getting to be with your teammates every day , that's what makes it so much more fun , as well as you're more likely to have a good outcome in the end .
I think the biggest thing I've learned from them is to really enjoy the process . I think a lot of times we get really focused on The time and like the final outcome or our place and a race , but I think when you really focus on enjoying the process , enjoying working hard , enjoying getting to be with your teammates every day , that's what makes it so much more fun , as well as you're more likely to have a good outcome in the end . Balancing academics with swimming is definitely a struggle at times , but I have found that , like I mentioned earlier , Northwestern has so many great supports .
So , So just being able to give back , um , and bring joy to those kids , teach those kids in any way possible is really valuable to me . I would say my biggest piece of advice is just to be fearless when you reach out to brands and different companies . I think it's normal to get a lot of rejection , especially at first , and it's OK .
