What position(s) do you play: My main positions are middle infield but I’ve played 3rd for my club team often. Also, this year ill be catching for my club team due to some injuries on the team, I also have played quite a bit of time in left and center field over the years and believe it or not when I was younger I was a pitcher back in “C” ball.
Nickname: Lys, Lyssa, Latifa, Kos, Kostek im pretty much open to anything.
What school do you attend: West Kildonan Colligate.
What year will you graduate: 2016.
What are some of your softball dreams and goals: My first goal was to make Team Manitoba, which I did. Now I am working towards my goal of playing College ball, playing for team Canada would be amazing and such an honour as well. My season goals are to have an at least 550 batting average, touch the ball every at bat, get dirty more often in the field going for balls.
What character trait do you value most in your teammates: Someone who can keep everyone up, and gives off good vibes on and off of the field. I like when everyone is talking and engaged during the game so we are all on the same page. I also value teammate who will do anything for each other and the game and aren’t afraid to get dirty to make a play.
Why do you love softball: I love softball because not only is it a physical game but also a mental game too. Softball gives you’re a lot of your own responsibilities and is a semi-independent sport as in making a play when the ball comes to you, or getting on base by hitting the ball but then if things aren’t working out for you, you still have a team behind you to pick you up. Softball has also introduced me to great people and helped me form what I hope will be lifetime friendships. I also love the places the sport has taken me because I love to travel. Overall, I am just very thankful for the things softball has brought into my life.
Favorite Quote(s):
“I hate to lose more than I love to win” –Jimmy Connors
“There may be people that have more talent than you, but theres no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.” –Derek Jeter
“If my uniform doesn't get dirty, I haven't done anything in the baseball game.” –Rickey Henderson
Other than softball, some of my other hobbies and passions are: When I’m not playing/training for ball I’m usually playing other sports including hockey and volleyball, and if I’m not doing that I’m probably sitting in my hot tub, playing/walking my dogs, hanging with friends, or sleeping.
Other sports I have played are: I am currently playing hockey and volleyball still but throughout high school I have played hockey, volleyball, soccer, basketball, badminton, track, and I tried rugby but it was causing to many injuries which were interfering with the other sports I was playing.
Most memorable sporting experience: Most definitely winning the Western Canadian Championship in 2012 with my club team (Smitty’s Terminators).
Favourite food: I love all kinds of food except for seafood/lakefood. My favourites would have to be my polish grandmas cooking, pasta or a burrito from Burrito Splendito; which is a new burrito place in Winnipeg and every single one of their ingredients are from Manitoba so it is always super fresh and healthy.
What music are you into: I love country music all day and all year round and my favourite artist would have to be Luke Bryan, Lee Brice and Jake Owen. On the other hand, I also enjoy rap music before games or during workouts to pump me up.
If you had unlimited money what would you do: I would get my parents and grandma what ever they wanted to pay them back for everything they’ve done for me. I would build a shelter for dogs and have people along side of me to love and play with them 24/7 so they’re not stuck in cages. I would travel all over the world because I love to travel and want to see new places but also travel to help 3rd world counties. I would also build an enormous softball facility to host huge tournaments and host camps to help kids get into the sport.
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