Name:
Amber Peterink
Team:
Dayton Flyers
Hometown:
Kendallville, IN
What playing college basketball means to me:
A bond between me and my teammates, a big part of my life, a job, a rewarding experience.
What I expected college basketball to be:
Hard but a great experience.
What it really is:
Hard but a great experience.
Advice I would give to someone wanting to play basketball in college:
You have to be dedicated and be willing to work hard for what you want because no one is going to give it to you. You also have to be able to manage your time well.
Why I love playing basketball:
It brings out my competitive spirit and I make bonds with people that I normally may not ever meet.
The women’s player that’s most fun to watch right now is...
Jennifer Strong and Nikki Oakland...players on my team!
Having the opportunity to play professional basketball after college...
Would be a great experience that I don’t think is for me but maybe for other people.
I'd go crazy on a road trip without...
My sweats….I live in them during the whole basketball season.
A teammate (past or present) that I’ve been the most inspired by is (and why)...
Terri Ramsey because she worked hard but also had fun everyday in practice and always had a smile on her face.
Three things I'd like to do before I die...
Get married, have children, and travel
Why academics are important to me...
Because once you're done with basketball you really do have to do something else with your life and academics is a big help in being successful.
An aspect of my game that I'd really like to improve is...
My dunk.
Website I Visit Most Often:
www.daytonflyers.com