All Conference, NCCAA All-American, and multiple time NAIA qualifier Kate Bishop is an anchor for the Bethel Track and Field team. Throughout her previous three seasons Bishop has qualified for every NAIA meet, and been a versatile weapon in multiple events at multiple venues. As of last season, Bishop has competed in both hurdle races,the 200 meter dash, 4x4 and 4x1 relays; oh and did we mention the long jump as well. And that just names a few. Away from competiton, Kate has been a leader for the team. That leadership includes spiritual leadership and being named team captain of the womens side last year as a Junior. As this season and school year quickly approaches, we took time to ask Kate what her expectations and hopes were for this coming season.
"My expectations are set high this season, not only for myself but for the team. In talking with Coach Natali I am very excited about our incoming freshmen; their talent and size will play a big role in taking our team to the next level. Our upperclassmen have great leadership skills and abilities that will help the freshmen make a smooth transition into college athletics...
...Personally, I am really excited about this season. I will be trying a couple of new events with the hopes of competing in the pentahalon and possibly the heptahalon. I would really like to compete at a high level come postseason. I have had the opportunity to compete at NAIA but I don't feel like I've been able to capitalize on those opportunities. I would really like that to change this year. Most of all I am excited for our team to come together and enjoy the opportunity to bring glory to God through athletics." Kate's hopes, goals, and expectations for this coming season are exciting to hear. We can expect big things from Kate this season, and more importantly we can expect big things from the whole team because of Kates leadership and postive perspective.
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