Dear Team,

Thank you for taking me in under your wing and helping me through everything this semester. Whether it have been helping me with simple skills at practice (such as burpees, how to properly breathe while running for a longer amount of time, etc.) or even just allowing me to become part of your family, thank you. From my first day of tryouts to the 6 a.m's in the gym and lift every other day, you guys have become so much more to me than just a team, you've become my family. There isn't any other group of hardworking and positive individuals that I would rather spend everyday with than you guys.

The night that we spend at Sam and Leddy's apartment for our Christmas party will always be cherished. I have never felt so close to a group of people before and from the moment that I met you guys you have and every minute of being not just on the team, but being at BSU worth it. Thank you for teaching me that it's okay to be myself and feel confident and have fun all at the same time. I am truly grateful for the bond that you guys have shared with me throughout these past few months and the positivity that you guys have shared with me.

Your attitudes brighten up my day every time I see you and when we pass by each other in the halls on campus, you have no idea how exciting it is for me to be able to say hi and have a connection with someone I feel comfortable being myself around. I thank you for pushing me and supporting me in becoming not only a better athlete but a better version of me on and off the field.

Although we are still in the process of figuring each other out, I look forward to the days and my first game season with all of you to come! Without having such a great group of family to be my support system day in and day out, I honestly don't think that my days here on campus would be as enjoyable as they are now. You guys have become my role models and I look forward to becoming a better person and athlete like all of you. I am beyond thankful to have supporters and role models in my life and I am thankful for everything that you guys have done for me so far this season.