![]() Maxime is part of the 23-strong Sailors’ squad that arrived in Hong Kong on Monday (2 October) ahead of Wednesday’s Group F Asian Football Confederation Champions League (ACL) clash against Kitchee SC.Īnd across what was the Sailors’ first training session at Hong Kong’s Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground – and indeed, from the moment the squad gathered at Changi Airport before dawn broke on Monday – it was clear that Aleksandar Ranković’s men mean business. “He touched (the ball), I swear!” bellowed the Belgian, his competitive streak bubbling to surface. It was only a game of rondo and possession had been conceded, but the Lion City Sailors winger was not about to surrender – at least not without a fight. “Time, precision and thoughtfulness are of the utmost importance in order to succeed in athletics at Northwestern,” Sommer remarks: three things she learned from her roots back in Bettendorf, Iowa.There was a hint of a smile pulling its way onto his face as he made his case, but Maxime Lestienne’s wild commitment was crystal clear. ![]() While Sommer is juggling a lot, academically and athletically, in her new environment, she has been practicing this magnitude of diligence since she was a freshman in high school. I often find myself reflecting on the words or guidance they gave me,” stated Sommer. “My mentors at PV taught me that I need to value, trust and have confidence in myself no matter what. Her years at Pleasant Valley High School prepared her for this busy and stressful life more than she ever could have acknowledged at the time. Sommer has to fit a lot into her schedule - far more than what she did in high school - however, she is doing it with poise. Her day consists of morning training, class, lunch, more classes, homework, practice, time with friends and additional homework before she heads to bed at 10 P.M. Spartan alum Lydia Sommer, who now attends Northwestern University, runs cross country while simultaneously going to class at one of the most prestigious colleges in the nation. PV athletes are given high expectations and a lot on their plates, but, it’s all in the name of preparation.ĭaily life for a college athlete looks a little bit different. “I come home from school, go straight to practice, open gym and then I have to get all my homework done just to get up the next morning and go to early lifting,” said varsity football and basketball player David Gorsline. Balance is crucial to juggling life, but it takes years of practice and mentorship to find a rhythm in it all.Ī day in the life of a PV athlete is lively. They must be prepared for tough practices, intense training, school work and finding time to rest. ![]() PV holds high expectations on their student athletes. I went through a transition personally from highschool to college, and then again at the end of college, so I can relate to the kids,” remarked PV girls cross country coach Jane Wheeler. “As a runner in general, I have experienced many highs and lows through my career that can reassure the athletes that it is just a normal part of the process. PV coaching staff understands what needs to be done for their athletes to develop in a manner which will brace them for college sports. The physical and mental demand of sports is extremely high and without any preparation in high school, college athletics are unattainable.īeing a good student while also performing well in a sport is not an easy thing to do without a good support system. Former PV athletes are thriving in college athletics and affirm that PV teachers and coaches readily prepare their students for what comes after high school.Īpproximateley 15% of collegiate athletes with scholarships end up quitting their sport, and even more quit without scholarships. Pleasant Valley has a reputation for sending their athletes onto playing sports at a higher level. Balancing school, sports and life requires more time and discipline than what the average high school student has, and even more than that of a college student. ![]() The mental and physical load of a student athlete is heavy.
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