“We over Me” is Sylvan-Lucas’s mantra for 2024, and it’s one that senior outside hitter Serenity Steinike lives by.
Steinike is looking to step into leadership this year with four new starters and only two returning starters.
“As a senior this year it is my role to step out on the court and be a leader. I want to set an example for my fellow teammates and become a great leader. My teammates and I have a lot of respect for each other, which makes it much easier to have their support and lead on the court,” Steinike said. “As a junior last year, we had three amazing seniors who had great abilities to lead. I would love to step into their shoes and lead as well as they did.”
Being a leader is not the easiest thing in the world, but Steinike stepped out of her comfort zone and gaining confidence.
“Being the oldest, my coach and weightlifting instructor both put me in positions where I could show my leadership skills and work on them. They basically just threw me out there and told me to step up and be a leader,” Steinike said.
Aside from leadership Steinike is looking to improve her consistency, showing up on and off the court.
“Consistency is key in having a successful season and I’m focusing on it every day in practice,” Steinike said.
