The importance of work ethic goes without saying. We are all aware that success comes from putting in the necessary time and effort, and that could not be more true when it comes to athletics at the University of Guam. But many individuals are unaware that hard work does not end when you leave the gym or the playing field, especially when you are a student-athlete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behind-the-scenes labor is equally crucial. and here at the University, the coaches and staff focus on preparing student-athletes for their futures both mentally and physically. This article discusses the importance of behind-the-scenes labor for student-athletes during and after training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Student-athletes, like the rest of us, frequently wake up exhausted, but the most successful ones\u2014like the Lady Triton\u2019s Volleyball Team in this story\u2014 learned a few life lessons while attending the University of Guam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They discovered that cultivating a dynamic mentality is the key to finding the “balance” that our culture obsesses over in terms of life, education, hobbies, and challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rebecca Salas, a middle blocker and outside hitter for the Lady Triton\u2019s Volleyball Team, revealed how she achieves and maintains balance in her life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n