Linfield University Athletics

FRESHMAN
Played in three games.
 
LAKERIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Lettered three times in basketball.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Daughter of Connie and Jason Harrell.
Majoring in Sport Management.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? The coaches believed in me and made Linfield feel like home.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? You get to be part of a team that puts a lot of trust in you, and you have to do your part for your team, which makes you prioritize your responsibilities. The coaching staff and your team expects a lot from you which is a good type of pressure because you bring out the best version of yourself.
 
WHAT’S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AND WHY? Sports in American Society- it was so interesting to study sports and how it relates to our current society. The class overall was super interesting!
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAVE THEY BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? My mother, she has come from nothing and has made something out of herself! She works hard every day for our family! She has accomplished so much.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? It helped me with my communication and leadership skills. Without basketball, I would be this shy person, it has helped me grow into my true colors. It also helped me push through the hard times that I’ve been facing, but it shows a good life lesson, just keep pushing through and soon you will see the light on the other end.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… If you want to achieve certain goals, look at your actions and habits now to see if they line up to your ending goal.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? I see myself living my dream life. I will be owning my own business and be at a stage in my life where I can take care of myself and my family.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE… Individually i want to push myself to my full potential this season. for my team is to push each other so we can have a very successful season.