Athlete Showcase: Niles’ Aynslee Myer
Published 8:45 am Friday, April 7, 2017
Aynslee Myer is a sophomore on the Niles softball team.
What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete?
AM: Making top 10 in a golf tournament.
What has been one of your biggest disappointments as an athlete?
AM: Losing districts by one point.
What has been a hardship in your life?
AM: Losing my aunt.
Who is a “hero” in your life and why?
AM: My parents and sisters, because they are always there for me.
When are you the most nervous while you are competing?
AM: Right before we start.
Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.
AM: Running into the fence in softball chasing after a pop fly.
How do you tend to work out/train when by yourself?
AM: I do Insanity and go on bike rides.
What other sport would you like to compete in if you were not playing yours?
AM: Lacrosse if we had a team.
Why are sports an important part of a high school experience?
AM: So you get experience and make new families.
How would you give away $50,000?
AM: I would donate it to the athlete program and the school.
If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?
AM: Softball or any sport.
If I did not play sports, I would…?
AM: I do not know what I would do.
What is the most challenging thing for you to do in your sport?
AM: Running a lot.
If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?
AM: We should get six fouls.
What is the best compliment you have ever received?
AM: My daughter wants to be like you.”
What was the scariest thing you have had to do? Are you glad you did it?
AM: Climbing up the side of a mountain and almost falling off.
What was the last thing you saw someone do that really impressed you?
AM: My sister Jaycee’s dancing skills.
What is your favorite hobby? Why?
AM: To hang out with friends or snowboard, because it is fun and that is usually when I have down time.