Shaye is an all-around role model 3 sport athlete. She is a beast and embodies the character and integrity that every Coach dreams of
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Join the CompetitionPushing herself past what her mind tells her she can do- helping younger players on the team do the same. Breaking stereotypes and metal walls.
Coach and four time Olympian Brenda Villa. Coach Villa inspires her because she never let her circumstances define her future. Raised by immigrant hardworking parents, she overcame challenges through relentless work ethic, resilience, and faith in herself. As her coach, Brenda has shown her that true champions are measured not only by medals, but by humility, integrity, and how they lift up those around them.
Shaye already swims and plays varsity water polo on nationally, ranked teams, but decided her sophomore year to also run cross-country. During one of the drills, she said she learned that her body can keep going when her mind tells her to stop since then, when she does multiple sets of a drill, her last set is usually fast faster than her first. She is winning the mental game of sports!
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