Charger Chatter: Joni Russell

Courtesy | Hillsdale College Athletic Department

How do you maintain your drive when things get challenging?

My teammates and seeing their drive and constant hard work keeps me passionate. I revert my thoughts back to my teammates and say, who am I doing this for? I’m doing it for them, and my school, not myself.

If you could be any celebrity for a day, who would you be and why?

I love Sandra Bullock, and all of her movies. She’s drop dead gorgeous! “The Proposal” is my favorite. My mom and I used to watch her movies all of the time and so when I watch Sandra Bullock now I always feel at home and reminded of my mom. 

How has softball helped develop your character? 

It has built up my confidence in my athletic ability but also in other aspects of my life. I used to always approach things hesitantly, but through college and softball I’ve gained a lot of confidence, and my coach and my teammates have helped me with that. 

If you could have free meals for life at one fast food chain, which one would you choose?

I love the three Cs: Chick-Fil-A, Culver’s and Chipotle. But, I would have to pick Chick-Fil-A as my number one. I love their frosted lemonades and the Chick-Fil-A sauce, which has become an essential in my fridge.

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