One would expect that transitioning from middle school to high school competition would be a challenge for most, yet Vivian Shin has continued to dominate at a high level as a freshman.
This comes as no surprise though.
The freshman was a 2 time All-American softball player and has consistently been dominating at a high level for her entire life.
“What’s most important is making progress every day, putting in the work, listening to my coaches,” said Shin when asked about how she can perform at such a level. “I do my best to control what I can control.”
To be the best you have to outwork everyone, and that is exactly what Shin has been doing at a young age. She also has high expectations athletically and academically for her future.
“I would love to play Division 1 softball, but I am also really focused on academics,” said Shin. “I want to make the most of the game while also focusing on academics and my future.”
With softball ending after college, Shin knows sharpening her skills at the diamond is just as important as sharpening her skills in the classroom. Shin has a lot to look forward to with her athletic career; Shin made the Korean National Team and will travel to Weihei, China. She will also have the chance to compete in Oklahoma for the Softball World Cup.
While Shin has acknowledged her hard work, she goes out of her way to give a lot of credit to her teammates.
“Watching how they lead and support the team has taught me a lot. I take mental notes because I want to be able to follow that example in the future,” said Shin.
With Shin being a rockstar on the turf, she knows slumps come along for the ride here and there, and although she’s only a freshman she knows how to handle the forks in the road that come along with the sport.
“I try to trust the process and remember that softball is a game of averages. I just keep working hard, stay positive and believe that things will turn around if I keep putting in the effort,” said Shin.
Overall, Shin understands how to navigate the fine line of being successful on the field and in the classroom, and will continue to use that trait to dominate and develop as an athlete.
