"Dreams don't work unless you do."
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"It's better to have a great team than a team full of greats."

Parents: Lisa and Mark Coffman

High School Sports: Softball, Basketball

High School Highlights: Bela played four years of softball and basketball. Her freshman year she was mostly a runner, but the team made it to state. Her sophomore year, she was mostly the DH and the team made it to the Final Four at state. Junior year she played third base and earned academic honors. Again, the team made it to state. Her senior year, she started every year at shortstop and was the clean-up hitter, earning all-league academic honors.

Other High School Activities: Bella participated in orchestra, basketball, and did link cre her junior and senior years to hemp incoming freshman. She also was on the honor roll every semester, mostly with a 4.0 or higher GPA for all semesters but one.

Three words to describe yourself: Outgoing, competitive, kind.

Hobbies: Softball, playing the piano, playing the violin, Kung Fu, and paddle boarding.

What advice do you have for young kids: "Some advice I have for young kids is to get involved with everything you can until you find something you love. Once you find out what it is you love you will always have people who have a common interest and who will support you. This is true especially if you are on a team, you will always have a family who has your back."

What is the best way to show sportsmanship on and off the playing field: " The best way to show sportsmanship on and off the field is to respect the game and respect everyone who plays and loves the game as much as you do."

Most embarrassing time playing sports: It happened my freshman year playing softball and it involved my coach rolling us grounders while were wer doing laddrs and ont he last ball, she made us drop stepped. She rolled the ball a little far for me and I tripped over the field lip and had the biggest, blackest sprained ankle ever, but I played the next day."

What are your goals at WNCC: At WNCC, I want to maintain a high GPA while becoming the best athlete I can be. I want to work as hard as I can every day to become better student, player, and person. I cannot wait to engage with the WNCC community and make my mark."

Would you change anything about your sporting career: "I wish I could have started playing club softball earlier than the summer before my freshmen year because I think it could have made me more fundamentally and mentally [better]. It would have prepared me better for high school ball and what to expect."

What does it take to be a leader in sports: "The athlete has to give 110% at everything they do, dedicate everything to their sport, and be a good person that everyone wants to be around, especially your teammates."

What has the COVID-10 Pandemic taught you: "That sometimes a break from reality is needed to reconnect with yourself and others. It taught me to not take time with my friends and family for granted and to watch out and protect others through my own actions. It also thought me to be outside more and enjoy nature rather than going everywhere and being busy every hour of the day."

FAVORITES
Food -- Steak and mashed potatoes
Eating Establishment -- PF Chang's
Movie -- The Heat or anything with Melissa Mcarthy
Sports Team -- NY Yankees
Warm-up Song -- Bigger Than You
Color -- Blue
Drink -- Iced Coffee from Starbucks
TV Show -- Burn Notice or Prison Break
Vacation Spot -- Daytona Beach
Department Story -- The Nike Store
Actor/Actris -- Melissa Mcarthy and Adam Sandler