Over the summer, San Luis Obispo High School athletes have been working hard to prepare for the upcoming fall sports season. There is a large variety of sports going on over the summer such as water polo, basketball, volleyball, etc. Expressions interviewed some athletes to find out more about their summer clinics/practice.

Expressions: What sport(s) are you playing over the summer?

Junior Camryn Kay: Water Polo and Basketball.

Sophomore Sonia McSwain: Volleyball.

Sophomore Sofia Latta: Volleyball and Golf.

Expressions: Why did you choose to play that sport over the summer?

Kay: Because they are fun and keep me in shape.

McSwain: Because I love volleyball, and I want to prepare for the school high school season.

Latta: I chose to play volleyball over the summer to be ready for my club season and stay in practice so I don’t end up being super bad.

Expressions:  What is your favorite part about playing sports during summer?

Kay: My favorite part is having access to constant exercise and spending time with my friends that are on the team at practice, games, and tournaments.

McSwain: Getting to prepare myself for the upcoming season and playing with my friends.

Latta: I get to stay in shape and get ready for the upcoming school and club season.

Expressions:  What is your least favorite part of playing sports over the summer?

Kay: My least favorite part is either having to get up early for morning practices or not having a ton of free time at the beginning of the summer.

McSwain: When we work out outside or go running because it is really hot outside.

Latta: I find golf kind of boring.

Expressions: How often do you practice and/or play games?

Kay: I practice water polo four days a week and basketball about three times a week. Both sports have games and tournaments during the week and weekend.

McSwain: We have school trainings twice a week, but I also participate in volleyball camps with Cal Poly and attend clinics held by 805 elite.

Latta: I practice volleyball three times a week and run everyday. I also have volleyball tournaments every month.