Dayle Reed '21 Recruiting Profile

The year was 2010 and we were at the Dizzy Dean World Series. It was the bottom of the sixth inning, we were down by one and I was up to bat. My Dad, who has coached myself and my sister since we were old enough to hold a bat  called me over and pretended to tie my shoe because we had no time outs left.  I was instructed to hit toward 3rd base. I walked back and got into batting position. I remember being nervous and excited to know that I could make the difference whether we came back the next day to play. If I did not hit, it was game over. I had two strikes against me and feeling slightly defeated, but I looked over at my Dad and I could see the encouragement and hope in his eyes. The third pitch was like magic as I hit a triple hitting the ball right over 3rd as I was instructed to do and brought the winning run in. That moment will always be a reminder to remain confident even when the score is down.  Softball has taught me to be strong of mind and persevere and to work as a team to accomplish great feats. I have learned to be an encourager, a leader, and a sister to my teammates. I hope to bring these assets to a college team and find a school to help me grow academically, athletically, and be my home away from home.