The beginning of the end...

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Sonoma State softball senior and 2010-11 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee President Jesse Talaugon will keep her own blog this year at http://jessetalaugon.blogspot.com/, but we will keep this page up to date with any new blog posts she creates as well.)

After 3 days of living life as an "average student" since school started, all of that ends starting Monday when we break out into softball class, individual sessions, weight lifting, and conditioning. We have almost 30 girls working out in the fall consisting of five returning seniors, one returning junior, and bunch of returning underclassmen, as well as four committed incoming freshman, and a handful of walk on's that will be trying out. I am anticipating a lot of circuit type work outs, pushing weight, and increasing our endurance as a team to set ourselves up for success this spring.

I also have a couple personal goals in mind where my main focus will be to get 100% healthy by the time spring rolls around as I continue to recover from a severe strain to my Ulnar Collateral Ligament in my throwing arm. In addition, I will be trying out some other positions on the field to determine where I will become the biggest asset to my team. I came into this program as a left-handed catcher, played some outfield, tried out the role as a designated player and I have come to realize that I will be willing to play wherever is best for my team, personal feelings aside.

Academically, much to my surprise I will be graduating on time in only four years this upcoming spring. Looks like the 20+ units these last few semesters is going to pay off and now I need to apply for graduation and sooner rather than later to determine what my next step is.

As SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Committee) President, we are beginning to determine what organizations we would like to work with this year while preparing to kick off the fall sports seasons with homecoming week and other festivities. Until next week, peace!