What’s in my bag?

Pom Poms - Extras “in case some of the girls forget” to bring their own  Megaphone - Used call and go over cheers  Water Bottle - Used to stay hydrated during practice  (not pictured) Gum - “I choose to have gum with me at all times. I don’t like my breath smelling bad and I like to chew on things if I’m stressed out.” * Black Undershirt- “On game days I wear a b...

Shorts - “I bring shorts every week because after games I like to change into shorts instead of leggings because they are all sweaty.” Pirouette - Helps to turn on the gym floor without slipping Black socks - While performing, they “aren’t allowed to show [their] ankles” so they use the socks to cover them  Black Tennis Shoes - They use these shoes on the track so they do no...

Cleats - For grip  Water Bottle - To prevent dehydration  Green Band - “I use that band to strengthen [my ankles] because I have weak ankles.”  Shin Guards - To protect shins from kicks Blister stuff - To prevent blisters from new cleats Biofreeze - Helps cuts and scrapes  Sunscreen - To prevent sunburn   Band-Aids - Soccer hurts *Shin guards - “I put my shin g...

Hat - Used to keep the sun out of her eyes  Calf Roller - “Helps with rolling out your calves and it gives a tight compression.” Goodr Glasses - “During the main cross country season, it's super hot and sunny so the glasses help block out the sun a little bit.” Spike Key - Tool used to put spikes on the bottom of the shoes Perfume - Uses after practice if she has somewhere to g...

Batting Gloves - some hitters choose to use them for grip, but they are not necessary for the game. “Just in case one rips, I can have a second one for the game so I’m prepared.” Baseball - to have an extra is a good idea in case there are none for warmups Helmet - to protect a batter’s head when up to bat Bats - some players choose to carry multiple in case one breaks, someone ne...

 Cleats - for grip on the field  Resistance Band - to “stretch out my ankles before the game”  Lacrosse Stick - for players to handle the ball and strike, but also motivation and decoration: “On my stick, I put tape and I have a saying on it.”  Goggles - to protect the player’s eyes  Floppy Hat - “There’s no shade in the tournaments.”  Sunscreen - Wilkins explained ...

Shoes - “I just kept both just in case the new ones didn't work because I just got them.”   Socks - a basic part of a volleyball player’s uniform Knee Pads - to protect a player’s ligaments when playing on the court * “I just put on my knee pads first and then I tie both my shoes, because it feels awkward doing it backwards.”  ...

Shoes - a lot of basketball players wear either Nike or Adidas Ankle Brace - “I have sprained both of my ankles.” Knee Brace - “I have jumper’s knee.” Athletic Tapes - “For jumper’s [knee] as well as a headband.” Bandaids - “I get really bad blisters sometimes so I have to pull out a bandaid and put it on my heel every now and then.” Cosmetic Bag - to carry ...

Helmet - “To prevent concussions and any other brain injuries.”  Body Pads - To soften the blow when they get hit and prevent injury. Shoulder Brace - “The shoulder brace because I have a torn labrum so it keeps my shoulder in place.” Cleats - For getting better grip when playing in the grass ...