Rowdy Rustlers Roundup - Leesa Eggum

Sport:  Women's Basketball & Women's Soccer

What year(s) did you compete for Lakeland:  2013-2015

How did playing for the Rustlers help you get to where you are today?

Playing for the rustlers has taught me two major skills. As a dual sport athlete, I learnt time management and accountability.  I use both skills daily in and out of my career 

Where are you working right now and what are you doing? 

I am currently a registered nurse at the new Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in saskatoon on the pediatrics unit. I love, love, love my job.

I currently spend my time working, at the lake with friends and family, playing with my dog, or playing soccer/basketball.

Are you still involved with basketball or soccer now?  Coaching/ playing etc.

After Lakeland I continued to play for the university of Saskatchewan Huskies women's soccer team for 3 years.  I then was asked to play for team Canada at FISU (world university championships) for futsal in Kazakhstan. At the end of this experience, I had a major ankle injury.  I now play both soccer and basketball recreationally.

What was your favorite moment at Lakeland as a student-athlete?

Looking back, it is hard to think of a favorite moment as much as the overall experience. My favorite part of Lakeland was the friendships I made.

I don't miss the practices or the games (well I do...), as much as I miss the people and friendships I formed.

Are you still close with any former teammates?

I do not live in the city as many of my former teammates but when some do come into town that I know of I do try to make time and see them.

Life gets busy so I don't talk to as many as much I would like but I follow everyone via social media and stay in contact that way.

To any of my former teammates reading this I miss you!

If you could give a couple of words of advice to our current Rustlers what would it be?

Enjoy it! Enjoy the 6:00 am workouts/practices, the long bus rides, spending time with your friends. Enjoy it all. It will go by so fast, and you will miss it.

Also, this is a demanding lifestyle mentally and physically so take care of yourself, take a nap! Give yourself a break sometimes because you deserve it.