The degree I have chosen to study does not complement my current activities as a high performance athlete, however that is why I love it. There is very little correlation between chemical engineering and high performance, pushing me to use a completely different section of my brain. This forces me to have a mental break from netball as when I am at university or completing my studies at home my complete focus and attention are required to succeed.

As someone prone to overthinking upcoming games, and previous training drills, and finds it easy to focus on the “what ifs” of the future, being forced to switch my netball brain off has significantly aided my preparation for training and competition. My dual completion of sport and study allows me to keep all options open for my future.