Category : Archive | Sub Category : Archive 2020 Posted on 2021-01-03 20:49:02
Player Profile: Katie Glynn ( Kevin's / Castlebar)
Age: 25.
Where are you
from? Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
Occupation: Food
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When and how did
you first get involved with Kevin’s? Can you remember your first
experience? I had wanted to get back playing Rounders
for a few years, but with no clubs nearby, I had given up hope. When I spotted
a new club on the list of Dublin teams, I was only delighted to learn that it
was a social team (so it didn’t matter that I hadn’t picked up a bat in 10
years!). I remember the first time I showed up to what I thought was a friendly
game… and it was actually the first game of the league. It didn’t matter that I
was a little rusty because Na Fianna were very supportive and guided us through
the game. We only ended up losing by one run – not bad for a team who had never
played together before!
An interesting
fact about yourself (or one that people are not likely to believe): I’m
a singer. I was in numerous competitions and productions as a child and was
even part of a band for a few years.
Do you play other
sports? No, I haven’t played any sports since
school. I played a lot of sports as a child, but only ever stuck with Gaelic
Football and Rounders. Rounders was (and still is) my ultimate favourite sport.
Biggest sporting
achievement to date: I won ‘most dedicated
player’ while playing for Castlebar Mitchells Ladies GAA when in secondary school,
but I think playing Rounders in the All-Ireland community games (U13 and U15)
definitely feels like my biggest achievement – in true Mayo fashion though, we
only ever came second!
Biggest influence
on your “careerâ€: I would say my Rounders coaches in
Castlebar. It was my Gaelic coach in St Angela’s primary school, Helen, who got
me involved in Rounders, and from the second I started playing, I knew I had
found my sport. Helen, along with our other coaches Paula and Hoppy were (and
still are!) so talented, it was such a joy to watch and learn from them. They
really made our team feel like such a family. Anyone who can keep me interested
in a sport for that long deserves a medal.
What position do
you play/ What’s your favourite position? I
played almost every position throughout my years with Castlebar Rounders –
back-catcher, bowler (or as the Dubs call it: “pitcher†😉),
infield, 1st base and finally settled on 3rd base. It’s
definitely my favourite position to play.
Club honours: None
yet, but I’m optimistic about the future.
What do you enjoy
most about your involvement in the club? That
it’s sociable and not too competitive. I’m so happy to see Rounders being
promoted and interest in the sport growing. It’s such a great team sport that
absolutely anyone can play. Biggest Club
Legend: I’m not in the club long enough.
Most dedicated
club player: When it comes to social Rounders, that
would definitely be Dáithí. There wouldn’t be a team without him! It’s obvious
that he’s not just dedicated to the club, but also to promoting Rounders as a
social sport in clubs all over Dublin.
Biggest messer on
the team: That would have to be Rob – he’s always
ready to crack a joke and keeps us (and often the opposition too) entertained.
Best night out
with the club: We have only had one chance for pints
so far (thanks covid…), so it would have to be our outdoor and socially
distanced pints after our last game in 2020.
Who has the last
word before a game? Dáithí with his words of
encouragement.
Favourite
opposition club player: Honestly, I have enjoyed
playing against every club this year. Us being novices, every team and referee
has helped us along so much, explaining rules and offering advice on how we
could do better. There really is a sense of community amongst Rounders teams.
Toughest player to
play against: I’ll pass on that as we only got to play 4
games this season which was my first in 10 years.
Favourite
opposition pitch: It’s a toss-up between Tymon Park and
Ballinagore where I played my only 2 away games in the last 10 years.
Best, or favourite
game you have ever played in: Our first and last win of
2020! We really came on leaps and bounds as a team this year.
Favourite Quote: “Don’t
look back, you’re not going that way.†It’s definitely cheesy, but I think it’s
really important to focus on the future and not the past.
Favourite Athlete
/ Sports Personality: The
Mayo Team 😉.