Professional Season

We are all back from Christmas with our family and friends. Everyone seems satisfied with their gifts this year. We have a little over 3 weeks of basketball with no classes to worry about. I like to call us "Professionals" this time of year.

We won 2 games in a tournament last weekend and now resume our conference schedule. This time of year can really solidify the bonds our teams has been forming. It's a time we can really focus and decide who we are and what we want to be known for. It takes a great deal of determination to be a great college basketball team. Every individual has to stay focused on doing her best everyday and sacrificing for the good of the team. Being selfless is really hard but it is a mark of every good team.

Almost Christmas!

With school now out, we like to consider ourselves professional basketball players. One semester is in the books (coaches are anxious to seeing the grade reports) and we've learned a lot about our team. At 4-4 we have the opportunity to pick the direction we will go for the rest of the season.

We spent some time during a team retreat determining our values and what we are going to strive for from this point forward. It's up to each person to decide to be "all in". Team-First and Commitment are two of the values our group identified as "absolutely essential".

Because we are so talented, we know our level of success will be a result of our own determination and willingness to embrace our roles. All seasons have their ups and downs; teams with character find ways to navigate through and reach their goals.

Merry Christmas!

She's Purdy Darn Cool!

Tae'lor is one of those people who is driven and willing to do whatever is necessary to achieve success. This small town girl has been playing basketball since the age of 5, and it shows with her talent and ability out on the court. When given the opportunity to participate in a short interview, Tae'lor answered the following way:

What do you like most about college basketball?
The variety/strategy and the fast pace of the game.

What is your favorite memory so far this year?
Me, Kaitie, Kellie, and Jax were headed back to the dorms and Kaitie had to pee really, really bad. Instead of just parking, we decided to drive around Regis campus and not let Kaitie out. At one point Kaitie had dropped Kellie’s purse out of the car and Jax had to pick it up while the car was moving. We were all laughing so hard.

What other hobbies do you enjoy?
I enjoy volleyball, track, rodeo, and shopping!

Colt McCoy or Tim Tebow? Why?
Tim Tebow all the way! He is very, very attractive. Has big muscles and is smart!

Favorite pro team?
Dallas Cowboys

What do you want to do after college?
I want to either be a doctor or do something in sports medicine.

What do your siblings think about you playing college basketball?
Bay’lee thinks it is “super cool and awesome” to have a sister playing ball in college.

How do you like living on your own? With Erin O’Toole?
It’s nice being on my own, except for I don’t get my own bathroom. I do miss home a lot. Living with Erin is fun and I am always entertained.

What was your favorite toy when you were younger?
A fold and jam basketball arcade game.

Carrie Underwood or Taylor Swift?
Taylor Swift

How much do you love Meagan Nickell?
Depends on the day! ;)