Self introduction

Hello sports enthusiasts! I'm excited to have a platform where I can share all things sports. My name is Lauren Williams, and I am a student at Oregon State University. Sports have been a large part of my life for as long as I can remember.

In fact, when my Mom left the hospital when I was first born we went right to my brothers soccer game! Whether it was watching my older brothers on the soccer field or in Mommy and Me gymnastics class I was always around sports when I was little. Sports quickly became a significant part of my life and also something my family bonded over.

Over the years, my relationship with sports has changed. I've played various sports, including basketball, soccer, cheerleading, dance, tennis and gymnastics. I have gained an appreciation for sports through my participation. I've also been (forced) into being a big a sports fan. I grew up cheering on the University of Oregon’s football team. I later picked my own team, University of Alabama football (Which who doesn’t like having a winning team?!) Now, I am dating a collegiate baseball player, so most of my spare time revolves around baseball. From watching games, analyzing videos, or just talking games over.

I plan to cover a variety of topics including reviews of games, player profiles, sports news, opinion pieces and exclusive interviews. I also want to delve into the impact college athletics has on players mental health. Through this, I hope to share meaningful information as well as provide thought-provoking content .

I'm excited to start my sports blog and look forward to building a virtual community of sports enthusiasts!

Lauren Williams

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