An around-the-way girl, Lauren Woods comes to SLU from nearby Belleville East HS where she was All Everything. Lauren chose the Billikens over several other respectable programs & the Billikens couldn’t be happier.

In addition to getting steals and scoring lay ups, Lauren enjoys cliff diving in Costa Rica, shopping, (you should see this girl’s shoe collection!), Philip, and working on getting her Xclusive Girls clothing line trademarked. .
The Freshman Diaries – LAUREN WOODS


When Preparation Meets Opportunity - Diary Entry #3

I can not believe our season is about to begin. It seems like only weeks ago, my high school was holding girls basketball varsity tryouts. Needless to say, I made the most of that opportunity (smile).

As our Billiken season unfolds, I see another opportunity. I see an opportunity for us to be one of the best Saint Louis University Women's basketball team ever. From my perspective, our success will be measured in terms of academic achievement, a winning record, and an invitation to post season competition.

Make no mistake about it. We are working hard and focused on winning the Atlantic 10 championship. We think about it. We talk about it, and our hard work is preparing us for the rigors of A-10 competition.

I trust and have faith in my coaches, teammates, and staff. However, as a freshman, I am not sure what it will take to earn that A-10 championship trophy (and bling bling).

During weightlifting sessions in our basement, my dad taught me that success comes when preparation meets opportunity. That usually meant extra repetitions. (Hated it!)

I trust that our coaches and staff have prepared us with guidance and direction. My teammates and I have prepared ourselves through focus and hard work.

Uh oh, I hear opportunity knocking. Stay tuned, I have to answer the door..


Lauren Woods #33
Class of 2011
Diary Entry #3
 
 

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