1. When did you start playing softball?
I started playing softball in fourth grade, and before that, I had played little league baseball since second grade. Even before organized baseball, my siblings and I learned the game from playing catch and hitting in the yard with our dad.
2. What do you consider to be your greatest strength as a player?
I think my greatest strength is my determination to always get better. There’s always going to be some aspect of the game I need to work on, and I’m willing to listen to my coaches and make the needed adjustments because I want to continue to get better.
3. How will being recognized as Liberty League Athlete of the Week so early in the season impact you?
It will definitely motivate me to consistently play at a high level while continually working to get better throughout the season.
4. What do you most hope to accomplish this season, both as a team and individually?
Our ultimate team goal is to win and host the Liberty League tournament and go to Nationals again this season. Individually, I hope to play the best that I can to help my team achieve our main goals.
5. What was the biggest take away from the team’s spring break trip to Florida?
I think we gained some confidence and experience playing in Florida. We played against some very talented teams during the UAA tournament and from that we learned which areas of the game we need to work on individually and as a team. This will help us to be successful throughout the rest of our season.
6. Who would you consider your biggest competition?
Your biggest competition is yourself. Your coaches, teammates and opponents can push you and challenge you to succeed, but ultimately you can only accomplish your goals if you believe in yourself.
7. Would you rather go parasailing with Jon Stewart or Conan O’Brien?
I think I would go with Jon Stewart. His show is hilarious, and he was in “Big Daddy,” which is a great movie.
Douglas is a member of the class of 2017.
