Versatility, composure, respect, and preparedness. Four qualities that are essential in making a good player great, and Faith Sampson Faith Sampson 5'8" MN undoubtedly embodies these four key attributes in her gameplay. Nothing that occurred on the court threw her for a loop, this girl was prepared. At one point in the match, she took a tumble, but did that phase her? Not at all, she got right back up as if nothing had happened. At another instance, one of her teammates fumbled the ball, but Faith was right there ready to recapture the ball which she did. Her refined preparedness pairs well with her tranquil composure, even when the pressure mounted as the game was coming to a close, Faith kept a cool head and never let the pressure affect her gameplay.

Faith’s other two attributes, her virility and her respect also go hand in hand. She never hesitated to go where she was needed on the court, if her team needed her on offense she was there, if her team needed her on defense she was there, if her team needed her to be in a certain position to catch a pass she was there. Faith played with great knowledge and skill in every position she was needed. Faith also showcased just how much respect she has for her coach and for the opposing team. She listened carefully to her coach’s instructions when they asked her to change positions, and she did so. Her respect for the opposing team was evident in the way she interacted with them on the court, thought she was on the opposite team Faith played fair and even helped her opponents up when they fell.

Sampson is every coach’s kind of player – she just goes out and competes. At the Sophomore ID Camp, she played with intensity on the defensive end, kept the ball moving, and gave maximum effort every minute she was on the floor. Her court awareness stood out, as she consistently recognized where the ball needed to go. On several occasions, she attacked the lane with the intent to score but unselfishly dished to a teammate with a better look at the last second. As she continues to refine her skill set and define her identity as a player, one thing is clear: Faith will make any team she’s on better.