Daily News | ‘This is so fun’: Lucy Olsen’s joy permeates Villanova program during special season
, Villanova’s Lucy Olsen was asked about how it felt to be playing in her first March Madness. Instead of mentioning the nerves of the big stage or the pressure that comes with starting as a freshman, Olsen offered a simple answer.Fast-forward to this year, and the sophomore maintains the same mentality.The 5-foot-9 guard is in her second season as a starter for the Wildcats and has quickly become one of the top point guards in the Big East.
The sophomore has learned how to stay levelheaded on the court, but, like every athlete, there are times when Olsen gets down on herself. In times like this, it’s head coach Denise Dillon who is able to calm her down. “Her work ethic really inspired me,” Olsen said. “I think it really helped me become a better player, knowing that ... if I put the work in like her, I can I try to be like her.”
It all goes back to the joy that Olsen gets from playing basketball. A feeling that is only amplified by her teammates and the positive environment the coaching staff fosters.
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