Catching up with Kate Sheridan: Varsity basketball and lacrosse player from Marvin Ridge HS
WAXHAW, N.C. — Sixteen-year old Kate Sheridan is a Junior at Marvin Ridge High School who competes on the varsity basketball and lacrosse teams and is a member of the National Honor Society. She’s been playing basketball for eleven years and on the weekends she referees for girls WCWAA recreational games. Her high school team, coached by Steve Lenahan and Courtney Liles, has won the SCC conference three times in a row, and the Mavericks are going for their 4-peat this year. Kate was named the 2023-2024 Union County Hoops Girls 6th Man of the Year. Kate says that her goal is to reach her maximum potential as a player while still enjoying the experience of being an athlete.
What do you love about your sport?
Kate Sheridan: I love that basketball can take your mind off of anything. No matter what happened before a practice or game, when you step onto the court, you can forget about it and just play.
What has being a member of a team taught you?
Sheridan: Being a team member has taught me trust. I need to trust my teammates for both myself and them to succeed.
Do you have a pregame ritual you follow?
Sheridan: Before games, I always have my most recently made playlist playing in my airpods while stretching and shooting around before games.
What is your biggest challenge in your sport, and what do you do to manage this challenge?
Sheridan: The biggest challenge in basketball is that everyone has to work together all the time. If one person on the court isn’t fully focused, then the whole team could suffer. To manage this challenge my teammates and I try to get everyone to focus during breaks in the game such as time outs or breaks after quarters.
Describe a mistake you made while competing and how you overcame it:
Sheridan: During games, there are a lot of mistakes that are made such as turning the ball over. To overcome mistakes I try not to dwell on what I did wrong and instead focus on doing something great the next play.
What is the best piece of advice you received from a coach or mentor?
Sheridan: The best piece of advice I’ve gotten from a coach or mentor is from my Dad. He always tells me to be confident in who I am as a person and player no matter what other people have to say.
What do you like to do outside of your sport?
Sheridan: Outside of my sport I like to hang out with my friends, try new places to eat, and go shopping.
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