Ciara

What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

She loves learning new drills at practice even if she comes out tired. If she could live at the court or in the pool she would. She is just so happy doing what she loves and always trying to get better. She is her hardest critic always saying I shouldn't do that.

Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

Her teacher this year inspired her to try her best in her sports and in the class. Ciara was always having good things to say about him and new things she learned. He has motivated her to keep her straight A's all year. While she made time with the district team and city league. She never stops trying new things. Her swim coach has talked her into trying for water polo. She wishes he would be her coach for water polo. Ciara feels that without his coaching she wouldn't be getting better.

What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

I enjoyed seeing every metal and ribbon my Child has received. I think the proudest moment was when she tried out for the district basketball team and she came home kind of sad saying that she didn't think she was good enough. I told her all you can do is your best and if not there is always next year. She was sad and said they will post team later tonight. Later that night she came in all excited saying," I made the team mom!" I was so happy that she was able to make the team and see her play.