And sadly, we read stories of the
athlete who feels entitled, people owe them something. These athletes never
seem to give back to society or others, they are too busy expecting to be given
something for their talents.
Sabrina Clay is not one of these
negative stories about college athletes. Sabrina has used her passion and
ability in basketball to further her education, and to help position herself
for success. And while she was getting her education at Sandburg, she was
giving back to her school and her community.
It is going to be exciting to
follow her successes as she continues her education. She is not only headed for
great things- she will make her community a better place.
I had a chance to do a Q/A with Sabrina.
Sabrina-
I was a member of Women of Character(WOC). We did a lot going to the junior
highs in Galesburg and talked to the kids about college every Tuesday and
Thursday, helped at the FISH pantry, MLK breakfast, helping out with the YMCA
solutions group, and many more.
Massey-
You sure seem to have taken on a
leadership role at Sandburg. What did you learn about leadership by being in
that organization?
Sabrina-
What I have learned from Sandburg about being a leader is that you do not
always have to be vocal you can always lead by example and people will follow.
Massey-
You are headed into your junior
year. What were the toughest parts of transitioning into being a college
student vs being a high school student?
Clay-
The hardest thing from transitioning into being a college student is that you
absolutely have a schedule. In high school you could get away with not being
completely prepared for a test. In college who have to make sure you have to
study, study, and study more.
Massey-
Are there any special challenges
being a Galesburg grad and going to school in your hometown?
Sabrina-
No, it actually made things a little easier because I was more focused for the
fact I was in my hometown.
Massey-
What was the toughest adjustment for
you in basketball as a freshman?
Sabrina-
The toughest adjust for me in basketball my freshman year was getting use to
the court. It didn’t seem hard at first but once you start to run up and down
that extra 10feet starts to get to you. Everything was easy to adjust to.
Massey-
In your first two years, what have
been the highs for you and your team in basketball?
Sabrina-
The highs for the first two years at Sandburg would have to be winning the
conference back to back and getting to the regional championship game.
Massey-
How have you improved as a
basketball player since high school?
Sabrina-
I believe I have improved a lot since high school. I am a better ball handler
(not the best) and I also believe my shot has gotten better also.
Massey-
I know it will be all new
transferring to Eureka so there are some unknowns, but what are some of your
personal basketball goals?
Sabrina-
Some of my personal basketball goals would be getting a lot stronger because it
is a different level of basketball and become even more of a defensive threat.
Massey-
What is your major? What do you hope to do after college?
Sabrina-
My major is Kinesiology/Pre-Physical therapy. After college I hope to either go
and work for a hospital as a physical therapist or at a Nursing Home and then
continuing with college and working towards my masters degree in Physical
Therapy.
Massey-
Why did you pick Eureka?
Sabrina- I picked Eureka because of the transferring program. After you
graduate, you can get into a lot of different medical schools with just a
degree from Eureka.
Massey-
When you think back to your high
school career, is there any particular game that makes you smile?
Sabrina-
Two games particular games that make me smile from my high school career. One
of them being winning against Alleman for regionals.
Massey- As a freshman in high school, you played on the
freshman team. And that same year a bunch of your classmates were playing on
the varsity and the sophomore teams. Then as a sophomore, you jumped to the
varsity. I am sure as a freshman there had to be times you were discouraged. To
what do you credit your success as a sophomore?
Sabrina-
As a freshman I actually was not discouraged. I love playing the game rather I
was on varsity or the freshman team. I also believed in myself and in my game
as a basketball player. I also felt like I was "new" to the program
as a freshman because I did not go to any of the camps or played in the summer
leagues. In other words, I had to make my name "known". My success as
a sophomore, I credit that to working hard in the off season and making sure I
was seen.
Sabrina will be back in Galesburg on Wednesday, November 15
at 5:30pm when Eureka plays at Knox College. The following is Eureka’s entire
schedule…
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