Competing in a sport is not as easy as it may seem on the surface. Competing in a sport means battling consistent routine, exercise, and health maintenance. Today, this article looks at Good Counsel junior Isabel Camara, and what she does throughout a typical day in order to be prepared to learn and evolve in the sport of softball.

Introduction:

What is your name and year?
Isabel Camara – Junior (2026)
What position do you play?
Shortstop, Catcher, 2nd Base, Outfield

Before School:

Q: What is the first thing you do when you wake up?
– A: “I go downstairs to eat breakfast”
Q: What do you eat for breakfast?
– A: “I usually have a bagel or some kind of fruit”
Q: What time do you get to school?
– A: “On normal school days around 8, but on lift days a little before 7”

During School:

Q: What’s your favorite class in school?
– A: “English”
Q: What’s your least favorite class?
– A: “Math”
Pregame:
Q: Describe your warm-up routine.
– A: “When I get released early I go to the locker room and get changed. Then it’s just organizing everyone else on the team making sure we get down to the field in time. When we get to the field we do a quick run and then do dynamic stretches and then stationary stretches in a circle. After that I do everydays for infield which is just working on mechanics. Then we hit. I usually do tee and cage and then go warm up our pitchers but it depends on the position I am playing in the game. After warming up the pitchers we work the whole field and relays. After the physical warm up we do our team prayer and I give any encouragement that is needed. I read the lineup and then go to the coaches and captains meeting and then game time!”
Q: What’s your pregame hype song?
– A: “I think anything 2000s pop. I like country a lot too.”
Q: Do you have any pre-game snacks?
– A: “Not usually, but if I really need one I’ll grab a granola bar.”

During the Game:

Q: The team environment is very positive and you all cheer for each other a lot. Why is that important?
– A: “That is so important because softball is a game of failure. Mistakes will happen so it is a necessity to feel like the team has your back and it helps you stay out of your head as well. Cheers are also a very bonding part of the game and pump us all up.”
Post-game
Q: What do you do after the game?
– A: “After the game we have our team talk and Coach Nick always has a sweet treat for us. Then I pack up my gear and make sure all the team equipment is cleaned up. Sometimes I stay a bit to watch another game on campus but most of the time I grab dinner and go home. “
Q: How much homework do you have to do after the game?
– A: “Most of the time I have at least 2 hours of homework to do after a game.”
Q: What time do you go to bed?
– A: “On game days I end up going to bed from around 10:30 to 11.”

To keep up with a sport means to keep up with a dedicated schedule that fits the goal ahead. Isabel Camara’s schedule demonstrates her drive for student success and passion and respect for her softball preformace.