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My story

I started my life out very shy and dependent. My sister spoke for me until
I was over 3 years old. No one would believe me if I told them that now!

I started to play basketball at 6 and was the smallest on the team. Nothing
has changed in this regard! To make up for my lack of height, I was the
most enthusiastic and competitive team player.

Back then we had to play with boys and girls, so this helped me become
strong and not allow people to push me around. It also built my
confidence.

At 13 I was told that there was no room in the basketball world for
small people, and my attitude was well we will see about that! I played
basketball 7 days a week and started playing A-grade ladies basketball
at 13, and I thrived on it. I was accepted into the basketball scholarship
at Willetton High School and played junior State League. This took my
parents and family all over the metro area, being my support and a great
cheer squad. I won best and fairest trophies for my club and for the
stadium multiple times throughout my basketball life.

As a child, I had a love of money; however, we didn’t have a lot, as my
parents divorced at an early age; so things were rather tight on that front.

My mum remarried and we became a blended family, which was not
popular in those days. So life was different but fun, as I had a very
supportive family and friends, and I had my basketball which was my
passion!

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