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Who was your childhood idol? Why?
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| My father…he always led by example and challenged me to play sports from an early age, because I always seemed to want to play sports with the boys. He has always been my number one supporter with anything I have my mind set on accomplishing. Most importantly, he has taught me the true meaning of resiliency. |
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Who is your biggest supporter?
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| My father. |
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If you could have a conversation with anyone, dead or alive, who would you choose? Why?
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| My great-grandmother, Doris Betts…she was basically my sideline coach right alongside my father. She was never a sports player, but she was a great supporter and seemed to know the games better than anyone. |
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Who is your female sports idol?
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| Cat Osterman. |
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Who is your favorite NFL player? Why?
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| London Fletcher…he earned four straight Pro Bowl berths from 2009-2012, getting his last one at the age of 37. |
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What are your favorite hobbies or special interests?
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| Being active at the gym and playing basketball, softball, and football. I follow the Washington Redskins and have been a diehard fan since I was younger, along with my dad’s side of the family. I like to travel and spend time with my dogs. I enjoy serving the community as well as my country. |
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What is your favorite movie?
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| Antwon Fisher. |
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What is your favorite TV show?
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| Forensic Files. |
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What is your favorite travel location?
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| North Carolina. |
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What is your favorite food?
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| Mexican food. |
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What is your favorite book?
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| War Dogs, by Rebecca Frankel. |
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Who is your favorite musician or group?
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| Yellow Claw. |
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What is your favorite quote?
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| “A good half of the art of living is resilience.” – Alain de Botton |
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How would you describe yourself in three words?
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| Loyal, resilient, hardworking. |
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What are your lifetime aspirations?
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| To be the best version of myself with anything I do, and most importantly, to make a difference, big or small. I would like to have my own business one day and give back to people in need. I would also like to have a dog farm one day and be able to care for animals that haven’t found a forever home yet. |
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What was the first sport you ever played?
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| Little league baseball…I played baseball with the boys until I was a sophomore in high school. |
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What is your favorite sports memory?
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| Receiving all-league honorable mention for three different sports in high school – basketball, volleyball, and softball – and playing in the all-star game as the starting shortstop for softball my senior year. |
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How did you hear about women’s football?
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| Friends, and social media has given me some insight into the game. |
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Why do you want to play women’s football?
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| I am an all-around athlete and would like to participate in a new sport and learn the game. I can be versatile, and I love the game just as much as I do watching it. I like the camaraderie that being a teammate gives you, and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity that I’m willing to take head on. |
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What does it mean to you to be a D.C. Diva?
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| Being part of an organization that is bigger than anything you have ever imagined is incredible. It would mean the world to me. I’m not from the East Coast, but to show what I have, both on and off the field, would be a great experience. I believe that I can lead by example and set a new standard being part of this team. I enjoy the camaraderie that being part of a great sports organization gives you. Being given this opportunity is incredible in itself, but this would definitely be one of my greatest accomplishments in my sports career. |
