My Mambas & I 🐍 At the start of the season, our captain gave us small snake charms to tie to our shoes—a constant reminder of the Mamba Mentality. This season hasn’t started as planned; it’s been hard, and I’ve kept a lot to myself. But every time I see that charm, I’m reminded to show up as the best version of myself, no matter the obstacles. For every athlete out there: you don’t have to always win to be your best. You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to keep showing up, giving your all, every single day. Losing is tough. It stings, it humbles, and it challenges everything we think we know about ourselves. But in every loss, there’s a lesson and a strength waiting to be found. Losing doesn’t define us; how we choose to rise after does. When you’re down, remember this: growth doesn’t happen in comfort. It happens in the struggles, the setbacks, and the moments that test us the most. So if you’re facing defeat today, embrace it, learn from it, and come back stronger. Losing ...