Click here to read the latest Athlete Q&A, this week with Camp Verde High School senior Jade Oium.
Jade Oium
Senior Catcher
Where are you from?
Camp Verde.
What sports do you play?
Softball and volleyball.
Which is your favorite?
Softball.
Why?
It’s just more of a momentum game, I think. It’s a real team player game, and I don’t know, I just love it.
When did you start playing?
I started playing softball when I was 11.
Which is your favorite sports team and/or athlete?
Sports team would have to be the Arizona Diamondbacks, and my favorite is Jake Lamb, the third baseman.
Dream job?
I’m going to be a nurse and possibly a surgeon when I get older.
Favorite class in school?
Science.
Describe your coach in one word.
Intense.
Describe yourself in one word.
Caring.
What makes a good teammate?
Someone that will always back you up no matter how you feel. Someone that picks you up even when you’re feeling down on the worst day.
What are the benefits of playing high school sports?
I think high school sports keep you out of trouble, you don’t have room for going to crazy parties. It keeps you focused, it keeps you dedicated and it’s definitely a life lesson.
What’s your most memorable sports moment so far?
I think sharing the season with my team and getting ready to go to the state tournament.
What are your future goals?
My future goals are just to help people. That’s all I want to do with my life is help people.
What are you looking forward to most after graduation?
Going to college, getting away from my house and really experiencing the world.
