Abigail Schimmel understands that earning a coach’s trust begins with consistency. She takes pride in being the same competitor every day, bringing a positive attitude, embracing feedback, and staying committed to the process of improving. Rather than chasing quick results, Schimmel enjoys the work that happens between matches, believing coachability is one of the qualities that continues separating athletes over time.

Her focus now is expanding her offensive game by developing more powerful attacks while adding greater shot confidence. Even as those skills continue to grow, her priorities remain unchanged. She wants teammates to count on her to compete for the next point, keep rallies alive, and maintain the type of mindset that encourages everyone around her to keep working. Coaches often appreciate athletes who love being coached as much as they love competing, and Schimmel’s approach reflects that perspective.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247