Athlete Profile: Shaye Kemball

Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba 

What position(s) do you play: Pitcher, middle infield and also out field 

Nickname: Some nicknames I have are, Kemball, Shaye Shaye, and Shaye butter, deuce 

What school do you attend: I attend at John Taylor Collegiate 

What year will you graduate: I will be graduating in the year 2016

What are some of your softball dreams and goals: I have always had the goal as a little girl of making team Manitoba, becoming a National Champion and one day being able to play in the Olympics. 

What character trait do you value most in your teammates: One Trait I value the most is how hard my teammates work, their enthusiasm towards the game and the passion they have for the sport.

Why do you love softball: I love softball because it is both an individual and team sport. 

Favorite Quote(s): “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game”
“We will all wear 42 so they can’t tell us apart”.

 

If you could spend a day with any one person who would it be and why: I would spend one day with my dad because he is an inspiration to me, he is an amazing athlete and I look up to him. He believes in everything I do, he pushes me when I need to be pushed. He has showed me that hard work is the key to success, he has taught me to never give up and keep on working. 

Other than softball, some of my other hobbies and passions are: Some of my hobbies and passions include spending time with my family, baking, teaching young kids how to play baseball, and helping or hanging out with kids who have disabilities.

Other sports I have played are: Hockey, Volleyball, Badminton, and Cross country.

Most memorable sporting experience: Being able to attend two Nationals in one year, with U18 Manitoba Thunder and U16 Manitoba Angels. Also winning gold at the 2012 summer games.

If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be and why: I would go to Kenya to help the kids who don’t have as many opportunities as us here in Canada.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years: I see myself having a degree in education and teaching to kindergarten student’s, still playing softball and teaching younger girls about the game I love.