Sydney Booker

Sydney Booker was born December 10, 1995, in Huntsville, Alabama to David and DeLourdes Booker. She played several sports, but found her home with softball. She grew up in Madison, Alabama, continued to bat her way to success and moved to Hammond to play on the university’s softball team in August 2014. She is studying finance and hopes to be a personal financial advisor. She loves spending time with friends and family. Booker hopes to change the world by being a good example for others to follow.

The Lion’s Roar: When and why did you start playing softball? 

Sydney Booker: I was five when I started and my parents just signed me up. I did a lot of sports when I was little and softball was on that list. 

TLR: How have you integrated on Southeastern’s team as a freshman?

SB: I just came out on the first day of practice. I was nervous, but when you start going, it’s okay. I was playing, and it all flowed together. 

TLR: What is your favorite thing about Southeastern? 

SB: I like the friendly atmosphere. You get to know a lot of people. 

TLR: What was your most embarrassing or funny moment playing this sport? 

SB: There was one time I went to throw a ball and it slipped out of my hand. It went way out of the way and didn’t go anywhere it was supposed to go. That was a pretty bad one. 

TLR: What was your most glorious or favorite moment while playing softball?

SB: One time when I was playing in high school, I got up to bat three times in the game and I hit a home run every time. 

TLR: How long was the longest practice of your life and how do you get through long practices?

SB: I think one last fall was about four hours. It’s just one of those things you have to get through. 

TLR: Knowing your dad was on Alabama’s 1979 national championship team, how has he influenced you in sports?

SB: He’s been my main supporter. He’s the one that got me into sports and is like a coach of mine who gives me advice. He helps me practice whenever I need to. 

TLR: What is your pre-game routine? If you don’t do it, what happens?

SB: Usually, I have to take batting practice before the game or I’m not going to get a hit at all. I have to hit and throw at least. 

TLR: If there was a young person aspiring to play college softball, what would you tell them for encouragement?

SB: Whatever you choose to do in life, give it your all and you will be successful. 

TLR: What do you hope to do from here? 

SB: I plan to graduate, move back to Madison, get a career and hopefully start a family after that. I might do a slow-pitch league.