By Hayden Swope
The offseason looked a little different for Alex Suter-Tan of Hutchinson Trinity. An ACL injury put a halt in Suter-Tan’s journey, but it hasn’t slowed her down.
“On the court, I want to keep pushing myself with these girls to reach our full potential,” Suter-Tan said. “Coming off an ACL injury, my playing time and role will look a little different this year, so I plan on using that time to learn more from my teammates and the game. I’m hyper-focused on improving the mental part of the game just as much as the physical.”
The biggest goal this season is growing both on and off the court. Suter-Tan is ready to establish everything she’s seen on the sideline to the floor.
“I’ve been very focused on the mechanics of the game and my own health as an athlete,” Suter-Tan said. “I’ve learned to stop slobbering over the huge long-term goals and really focus on small individual ones. I’ve been watching a lot of basketball, studying different players, and taking a piece of their game to incorporate into mine.”
While the past seasons haven’t been the strongest, Suter-Tan knows the team’s dedication, passion, and drive will take them to the top this year.
“I’m most excited to watch my teammates step up and embrace our leadership roles,” Suter-Tan said. “We’ve had a rough couple of seasons, but here we are again, ready to put our all into the next one. I think we will use the grit and dissatisfaction from our past seasons to motivate us to just get better.”
