
Inspire Her: National Girls & Women in Sports Day
2/2/2022

Q+A with Sonja Keranen
“I hope to be a great role model and inspire people by showing that we can do whatever we want to do. We have many opportunities and we do deserve them. I try to encourage and support people to discover their passions.
I want to tell my story, giving a positive impact.”
Q+A with Coach Sharon Perkins
Take advantage of every situation, and never put yourself in a box and say "Oh, I'm just a female, I can only do ___".


Q+A with Erin Ballard
“You get back whatever you put into things, so if the work isn't there then results won't be either.”
Feature with Coach Anita Howard
“I’m not gonna try to be like somebody else, so I want young athletes and students here at Georgia Southern to see that you can have fun doing what you love to do at the highest of levels.”


Q+A with Hannah Wise
“I would tell her to work hard and never give up, for the world is at her fingertips.”
Q+A with Paige Collins
“I hope to inspire athletes at Georgia Southern and other young women and girls in sports by radiating positive energy, being a good teammate, playing the game the right way and portraying sportsmanship to others around me! ”


Q+A with LA Tedder
“I had athletic trainers in my past who were to keep me on the field, and I wanted to be able to do the same for other athletes.”
Q+A with Megan Przybysz
“It is so important to believe in yourself and push yourself to be the best version of yourself.”


Q+A with Sarunchana Rattanasin
“Try your best and when you fall, just rise back up and push harder because falling down is a part of life.”


Q+A with Simone James
"You have to believe in yourself & surround yourself with people who have your best interest.“
Q+A with Mimi Burke
“Keep working hard, don't be scared to get out of your comfort zone, and stay competitive.”





