Congratulations
to Kimdinh Tran, Hofstra’s newest Collegiate All-American athlete in women's
rugby! A senior from East Hartford, Connecticut, pursuing a psychology major,
Kim has been playing rugby for over a year and half. Kim credits her involvement with the sport
for expanding her knowledge of herself, her strengths, challenges and her
ability to persevere beyond her limits. Furthermore, she's stated she learned
how to be a better leader on and off the field, and a stronger athlete and
person. The standard of respect that rugby players have for each other,
teammate or not, is the embodiment of sportsmanship fostered by Kim’s team.
Kimdinh is
also very thankful for the recognition of her accomplishments and hopes that
her success doesn't stop there! This recognition has encouraged her to up her
game and to continue striving to be the best. One thing that Kim would like to
let the Hofstra community know about the Hofstra Women's Rugby Club is this, “We are a big family who
supports each other on and off the field like any family would. We push each
other to be the best that we can be and work hard to achieve this goal.” She
adds,“ We put our bodies on the line for each other each and every time we step
onto the field for a game. Rugby is a full contact sport with no pads and I
know that I can trust my teammates to have my back on the field as I would for
them.”
Kimdinh hopes
to graduate in the spring, be abroad volunteering with the Peace Corps for two
years, and hopes to go to graduate school afterwards. “I hope to continue to
play rugby and one day make it on the USA Women's National Team.”
Hats off to
you, Kimdinh, and good luck in all your future endeavors. Congratulations and
keep spreading that Hofstra Pride!
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