Getting to Know
Lauren Cummings
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN
I am a Women’s Basketball player at Charleston Southern University, where I wear #0 for the Buccaneers while continuing my studies in Business. My journey from being the only girl on boys’ baseball and football teams in Montana to competing in NCAA Division I basketball has challenged me, strengthened me and shaped the person I am today. I value dedication, leadership, service, excellence and accountability. I hope to use my platform to advocate for women in sports, empower young women, mentor young athletes and make a positive impact in the communities around me.
Work Ethic
My parents Instilled in me the importance of Hard Work and Dedication to achieving what you want in life. My dad would often say, “Find a way to Enjoy the Work or find something else to do.”
"Growing up my dad, on every mirror, he'd put a quote up. Some kind of sticker Quote so we looked at it Every Morning. Whether it’s your bedroom mirror or in the bathroom or it'd be on a doorway.” They always emphasized dedication and encouraged us to put in the Work Every Day and focus on getting just 1 Percent Better Each Day.
Dedication
“Lost Days Hurt You More Than
Successful Days Help You!”
-James Clear
Family
I am the Middle Child between Two Sisters with two loving parents. My parents had introduced me and my two sisters to just about Every Sports Opportunity out there from soccer, t-ball, running, track and field, Basketball, skiing, gymnastics and even rodeo.
I had the chance to Try Everything and several sports at the same time, changing in the backseat of a car while racing to the next event or practice. My parents Instilled in us the Importance of Hard Work and Dedication to achieving what you want in life.
I am Who I am Today Because of the Support of my Family.
Leadership
Never a Follower, Always a Leader.
From an Early Age I wanted to carve my own path and Never Settle for social norms. My Parents encouraged me to Follow my Dreams which allowed me to Break Barriers, become a Trailblazer and Chase My Dreams.
Service
I have learned that Gratitude Improves Attitude. I enjoy helping others and being a mentor to the next generation. I have Created my Own Nonprofit organization, LC Elite Basketball to share the love of the game while Promoting Youth Sports, Women’s Basketball and bringing Awareness to Mental Health.
Excellence
If it's worth doing it's Worth Doing Well. I don’t do anything half heartedly and will Never Settle for Average. As an Athlete and a Mentor I hold myself and others to a High Standard. I take pride in getting it done on the Court in the Classroom and in the Community!
“You can’t have a Million Dollar Dream with a minimum wage Work Ethic!”
-Steven C. Hogan