Athlete Profile: Kendall Yasui

Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Position: Second base

Nickname: Ken, Kenny

What school do you attend: J.H Bruns Collegiate

What University/College will you be attending in the fall of 2015: McCook Community College

What will be your study: Undecided

What is the best advice you've been given so far about University/College (or throughout the scholarship/signing process): The best advice throughout the recruiting process was to consistently be in touch with coaches, and to not be shy while speaking with them! I was also told not to feel pressured to sign while on a visit, although in my opinion/experience you also can't wait for signs to tell you you're ready to commit- you have to jump at the opportunity if it makes sense to.

What are you looking forward to about University/College: I'm looking forward to a different lifestyle, meeting new people and finding out more about myself.

What is the softball team's name/colours: The team name is the Indians and the colours are blue/white/black/grey.

What division and/or conference is your school: NJCAA D1

What are some of your softball dreams and goals: I'm living the dream right now! My goals are to be positive in my self-talk, constantly improve, be the best teammate, and to contribute to a gold medal at WCSG or to make Junior Team Canada.

What character trait do you value most in your teammates: I really value a teammate who is dedicated and confident. Being conceited isn't good but believing in yourself in any situation is crucial. Dedication to training gets you to that confidence level and makes you reliable.

Why do you love softball: I love softball because it's extremely difficult and takes a lot of mental work. This is also why I sometimes hate softball...

Favourite Quote: The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers, but most importantly, the world needs dreamers who do.

If you could spend a day with any one person who would it be and why: Melissa McCarthy because she's hilarious and is featured in my personal favourite movie, Bridesmaids.

Other than softball some of my other hobbies and passions are: Singing, baking, reading and skating. If I could skate every day I would.

Other sports I have played are: Soccer, gymnastics, ringette and track.

Most memorable sporting experience: Playing in the World Ringette Championships over winter break last year on Team USA. Facing the best ringette players in the world with a great team was a challenge and an honour I'll never forget.

What are your biggest fears: I hate scary movies and bees/wasps. After watching Boogeyman I moved my mattress into my parent's room for a week and I once jumped off a boat to avoid a wasp.