From the Sidelines: Grace Community’s Victoria Redding

Published 10:30 pm Saturday, May 2, 2020

Name: Victoria Redding

School: Grace Community

Parents Names: Melissa and Jeremiah Redding

Sister: Brianna Redding

Sports you Play: Softball

Favorite high school sports memory: First year of playing at Grace Community and we went to TAPPS State Championship and placed fourth and playing in all types of weather conditions while coming together as one team.

Plans after high school: To attend college and have fun with theater/dance and coaching softball.

If college, what schools are you considering, and what do you plan to major in? TJC for the first two years and then attend ETBU/SFA studying theater/dance and athletic training/kinesiology.

Favorite song: You Say by Lauren Daigle

Favorite food: Don Juan’s

Favorite TV show: Friends

Favorite Movie: Jumanji 2

Who are your role models? My Mom and Momma Ritch

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? Coach My Dad. He pushes and inspires me to conquer my dreams. Coach Fox, always sees where I can improve and knows what I struggle with to make me a better player. Coach Buddy, encourages me and challenges me to be a better player. Coach Mickey, wants us to have fun but also know, we have a goal to achieve. Coach Powell. He inspired me to pursue my degree in athletic training and coaching.

Who are your favorite teachers? Ms. Ham, first teacher I had that believed in me. Mrs. Flynn, pushed me to be the best I could be. Mrs. Zimmerman, encouraging and always keeping me on my toes. Mrs. Bell, I would not be where I am today if it had not been for this inspiring, encouraging and amazing mentor. She has helped me in so many ways that words cannot express. She is not only my adviser but I consider her my friend that God has blessed me with.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I hope to be an athletic trainer for a professional team or college along with coaching softball and assisting with theater/dance departments.

Something about yourself that most people don’t know: I am a lyrical dancer.

What will you miss most about high school sports? Playing with my team on the diamond and playing with my sister.