Sophia Mitchell

NAEye: What sport do you play?

SM: Diving

NAEye: What grade are you in?

SM: 9th

NAEye: When did you start playing?

SM: This year

NAEye: Why do you continue playing this sport?

SM: I would like to get better at it so I continue to do it

NAEye: Do you play any other sports? If so, which ones?

SM: Basketball

NAEye: What is your training/ conditioning like?

SM: We don’t do much but I run on my own

NAEye: Do you feel successful in your sport?

SM: I do on certain dives 

NAEye: What is your offseason like? How do you keep in shape during it?

SM: I run 

NAEye: What is the hardest part of your season and what challenges you most in your sport? 

SM: Having to be flexible for certain dives

NAEye: How do you prepare for your games/meets?

SM: I just tell myself that I can do it and I don’t doubt myself 

NAEye: Do you feel pressured to succeed in your sport?

SM: Yes

NAEye: What about your sport brings you the most joy?

SM: Being able to participate and seeing my friends 

NAEye: What is your favorite pregame meal?

SM: I don’t have a specific favorite meal