Erin Josue
Erin Josue is never far from her music.
Whether she’s headed to basketball practice, or “finishing the endless homework assignments” that are the bane of a student’s life, the Coupeville High School freshman has to have her tunes within easy reach.
“Headphones are always with me, no matter where I go!,” Josue said. “Because, without music, I’d lose my mind!”
Now deep into the first week of practice for her second season as a hoops player (she first picked up the sport in eighth grade), Josue is scrambling to make a name for herself in her first attempt at playing a high school sport.
“I started playing basketball because I’ve always thought it looked fun to play,” Josue said. “I’ve always wanted the rush of running down the court in a game to get the rebound or giving my all.
“What I enjoy about basketball is the support of my teammates and giving my all on the court,” she added. “Being able to make that perfect shot, having the rush sprinting down that court to get that rebound.”
She has flopped between post and wing, with most of her time dedicated to the latter, and is intent on fine-tuning her game.
“I feel like one of my best strengths is being able to get down that court fast enough and get the rebound back. Being able to to give my all to the team,” Josue said. “I’d like to work on my free throws and my ball handling skills.
“Being able to focus on the plays, so I can finally get them right in a game.”
Away from the court, she likes to sing and spend time with family and friends, but on the hardwood she’s intent on showing continued improvement.
“My goals are to at least make my shots,” Josue said. “And be able to have control with my left hand when I’m in a spot where my right arm is busy blocking.”
Josue has played softball in the past and is considering playing for the Wolves in the spring. Regardless of which sport she is doing, however, she always knows she can rely on her fan base.
“My step dad has a big impact on me as a basketball player and a softball player because he supports me after each game and tries to come to them,” Josue said. “When he does I end up making my shots! Good luck charm!
“My mom and dad have a huge impact because if it wasn’t for them I’d be sitting at home doing nothing,” she added. “They push me to be the best athlete I can be.”
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