Meet Weston multi-sport athlete Isabella Fleming
WESTON, Mass. — Isabella (Bella) Fleming has been playing lacrosse for as long as she can remember. What began as a fun activity in elementary school became a more serious pursuit around 8th grade as she started to see the results of her hard work. She joined the Weston High School Girls Lacrosse team as a freshman, earned a spot on varsity her sophomore year, and hasn鈥檛 looked back since.
Always looking to stay active, Bella wanted to take on a second sport in high school. She tried out for volleyball in her sophomore year, but didn鈥檛 make the team. Undeterred, she pivoted and tried out for field hockey, making the varsity team. Her natural stick skills from lacrosse seemed to transfer easily to field hockey, and she quickly fell in love with the energy and camaraderie she found on the team.
While Bella is recognized for her athleticism and strong stick work, she prides herself on being a team player and a leader on the field. This fall, she鈥檒l bring those qualities to the field as a co-captain for the Varsity Field Hockey team.
Congrats, Bella!
Interview with Bella:
What are your personal goals within your sport/athletic dreams?
Bella Fleming: To do well, but also to have fun. While I love winning and succeeding, I value making good memories even more, because those are what truly will last.
What was the best advice you were ever given?
Fleming: Tommy Lasorda famously said, 鈥楾he difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person鈥檚 determination.鈥� This quote has stuck with me because I consider determination to be one of my strongest qualities 鈥� it鈥檚 what drives me and helps me stand out.
How do you prepare yourself mentally or physically for competition?
Fleming: I listen to music and try to relax. When I step onto the field, I try to project confidence. I believe in the motto, 鈥楩ake it till you make it,鈥� because even if you鈥檙e nervous, if others can鈥檛 tell, then eventually you won鈥檛 be able to either.
What is your biggest challenge in your sport(s), and what do you do to manage this challenge?
Fleming: I know I have the skills to play well, but sometimes I get in my own head, which holds me back from performing my best. When that happens, I remind myself that I鈥檓 capable, and I usually just think about something random to help distract me from overthinking.
What has being a member of a team taught you?
Fleming: To have patience, to work hard because others are counting on me, and to remember that we鈥檙e all in it together. Every early wake up, loss, and hard time is done with your teammates and coaches 鈥� you are never alone!
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