As a younger athlete, I used to think leadership was reserved for captains or older teammates, so I stayed quiet, assuming my ideas didn’t matter. But over time, I’ve realized that leadership isn’t about titles- it’s about showing up for your team and speaking up when it counts.

Mental health shouldn’t be a side note- it’s just as important as physical training. By prioritizing it, we can build not only be stronger athletes but also healthier individuals.

I used to feel like my period was something I just had to push through. But once I started understanding my cycle, I started performing better.