Madison Potter is a sophomore on the Dowagiac softball team.

What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete?

MP: Making varsity basketball as a ninth-grader.

What has been one of your biggest disappointments as an athlete?

MP: Getting a concussion in basketball in districts.

Who is a “hero” in your life and why?

MP: My mom, because she pushes me to do well.

When are you the most nervous while you are competing?

MP: When I’m up to bat and there are two outs.

Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.

MP: When I got hit in the face by a volleyball.

How do you tend to work out/train when by yourself?

MP: Play catch and do multiple reps of hitting.

What other sport would you like to compete in if you were not playing yours?

MP: Track, tennis.

Why are sports an important part of a high school experience?

MP: They teach me to work hard.

How would you give away $50,000?

MP: To my family.

If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?

MP: Softball.

If I did not play sports, I would…?

MP: Work.

What is the most challenging thing for you to do in your sport?

MP: Being mental.

If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?

MP: Dragging your foot in pitching.

What is the best compliment you have ever received?

MP: I’m a natural at playing sports.

What was the scariest thing you have had to do? Are you glad you did it?

MP: Pitching, and yes I am, because I love doing it.

What was the last thing you saw someone do that really impressed you?

MP: When Amiyah (Smith) hit the fence and did not stop running even when she was told to.

What is your favorite hobby? Why?

MP: Sports, because they make me who I am.

Choose one word to describe yourself:

MP: Enthusiastic.