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Quick hits of insight, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes β whether itβs on-court breakdowns, rehab updates, or mini mindset resets to keep you grounded and growing.
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Thoughts from Sherrieβs Corner β raw, honest, and straight from the heart. Little check-ins that speak to life, leadership, and lessons learned along the way.
Real-Life Moments
Beyond the filtered highlight reel β this is the real stuff. From solo workouts to slow mornings, I share the moments that shape me, both as a person and a professional athlete.

βΌοΈPSAβΌοΈ If you’re an awkward hi-fiver, do not fret. For I have single handedly (or double handedly) figured out how to ensure the crispiest hi-five with another person. No chemistry needed. No pre-empt motives. No charisma. Just a double hi-five, or low-five. And I GUARANTEE that you will not experience the relative shame and guilt of not receiving or giving a good hi-five during the game. Thank you for listening to my ShezTalk™οΈπ€
*DISCLAIMER: This research is solely based on an injured player wanting to hype up the team on the bench. Single handed hi-fives have their time and place, particularly when players come from the court to huddle or for a timeout/substitution. The most effective use of the double handed hi-fives should be used in:
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Team circle after the main warm up for the callout of names/numbers/coaches/opposition/refs
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With another player who struggles to find the perfect hand placement
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The coaching staff still trying to find chemistry on the bench, even with one game remaining
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I’m grateful to be able to endlessly seek for the opportunities that arise throughout my journey. From playing for enjoyment, to realising I can make a career out of it, and continuing to become a better version of myself because of it. This is all despite circumstances throughout the years that have prevented me from playing, injury or no!
π Side note: these professional photos make me feel so badass, and prove that sometimes I can be serious (however fleeting) π€

As much as I have struggled in the first 2.5 months post-op, there have been so many positive things that has happened. I wouldn’t want to change it!
#mentalhealthmatters #sherriescorner #basketballathlete #mindsetmatters #morethanagame #athletewellbeing #mentalhealthmentor #aclsurgery

Marine Johannes who???? Just kidding! I’ve finally got enough mobility and energy to generate power for a jump shot… and I can somewhat power walk after my rebounds π€ Small wins! π₯³
#aclrehabilitation #aclrecovery #aclsurgery #professionalbasketballplayer #jumpshot #mentalhealthmatters #sherriescorner #basketballathlete #mindsetmatters #morethanagame

When my mind feels overwhelmed, I try to accept my negative ruminating thoughts, give myself grace and let them go. Then, I offer more constructive and positive intentions — I do this by thinking and writing down what I want to focus on. These are some I thought of this week.
π§ Do you resonate with any? π

A little excerpt from my interview with @loveofthegameaus right after getting surgery. I am so grateful to be able to share my journey. The highs and lows, the ebbs and flows; on and off the courtπ
πΈ @jamesodphotography

Running for basketball was always used as a punishment during trainings growing up, there’s no wonder why I’ve always had a bad relationship with it off the court ππΌβοΈπ
// SHERRIE’S CORNER //
Physically, off court running always left me feeling sore. Not the good kind of sore with endorphins experienced afterward. My feet, shins and calves would hurt. It was debilitating and hindered my performance on the court. Mentally, I would feel satisfied post session. But the build up to it was just as debilitating.
I’d use other measures like the bike, rower or ski erg to make up for this. There’s nothing wrong with these, but I still had that negative connotation of it being a “punishment”.
It wasn’t until I was in another country, that this changed. I decided to run the scenic track to ensure I got the most time seeing what nature had to offer before driving to the next thing. After a warmup, I put on my hiking boots (unsure if this would be a wise decision), slapped on some sun cream, and off I went.
Surrounded by the beautiful landscape of New Zealand in autumn, it was breathtaking — ironically and literally! There was a terrible steady incline on the way there, but it was almost a breeze for the run on the way back.
Having become sick with a cold on that morning, this did not deter me from picking up my pace to get to the destination. I embraced the process, taking breaks whenever it felt necessary and pushed myself when I felt like a challenge.
This whole experience completely rearranged my idea of running. It was just me, my swirling thoughts, and the visual display on offer.
I relied on my intuition to get to where I was going — it was so worth it! The best thing was, I didn’t experience those negative symptoms after — as I had previously. So, on the following days I decided to run on tracks if it felt right to do so.
It was a practice that I knew I was going to incorporate returning home and getting back into my basketball routine. Unfortunately, that was short lived once I got injured π€£
Now, during my rehab, I’m looking forward to building up from scratch - A milestone all the more to look forward to!

Here’s a little snippet of Vlog #3, the latest episode of “BENCHED” — a visual journal series documenting my journey to heal my knee. In this episode, I reflect on what “I could’ve done differently” to prevent my injury, the power of feeling seen by my teammates, and share a debrief of my surgery experience — from entering the theatre to learning the results β€οΈπ©Ή
π¨Only available to watch on YouTube
π Check it out via the link in my Instagram Story or Bio
π² Or search “Out of the Game, Onto the Operating Table | Pre and Post-Surgery Debrief”

Keeping it simple while the mind is busy >>> πβοΈπ
// SHERRIE’S CORNER //
Lately, I’ve been really enjoying taking it slow (not that I’ve had much of a choice physically haha) and I have been surprised in how much my mind has been processing. Things that have contributed to this feeling of presence are:
π¨ Getting my hands dirty (literally and figuratively) creating, no expectations
π Being present with my puppy, Maple
π Reading things that are relevant in my life and also just because!
π Dying my hair
π« Spending quality time with others
π Appreciating the ebbs and flows of nature
βοΈWatching others go about their day
πFinding love in journalling again and writing a poem
I can have so many thoughts reeling through my mind, but when I take time to notice and do these things that I enjoy — I’m able to connect back to myself and feel at peace, satisfied in where my feet are π

A little snippet of my rehab 8 weeks post-op β€οΈπ©Ήπ

I miss playing. But the learnings continue beyond the court… π³π§οΈ
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I’m not going to lie, ever since injuring my knee I’ve felt a dark, grey cloud over my head — the closeness of it fluctuates throughout the day.
Every morning I wake up I am reminded of reality. This is when the cloud is threatening a downpour. My knee hurts and my mind is fatigued.
Then, I remind myself of the mobility I continue to get as I heal. I am no longer bound to my bed or to the confines of the house. I get to move my body in a way where there is minimal pain. I can sit and stand for longer. Here, the cloud dissipates and I can breathe easy.
I get to support my team, provide my knowledge and leadership, and continue growing as I make mistakes in these areas. I get to redefine my value and make the best out of this situation. The cloud is around but it’s not overly heavy.
But in times of struggle and the unknown of my progress and healing — the cloud is low, cold and isolating. I miss playing basketball, I miss lifting weights, I miss connecting with my team on court and feeling that passion and love that only basketball can give. I have never and will never take that for granted.
But it is within these moments that I am reminded of my strength, resilience and perseverance. That despite the circumstances, I continue to show up and do the best that I can.
True character isn’t tested until you acknowledge where you are and put effort into how you are going to change to get to where you want to be.
Just like the plant in the last slide, it found a way to live and thrive, despite the environment it found itself in π³
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πΈ @jamesodphotography

Mental Health May is over — but the lessons stay with me π§
From quiet signs of burnout to leadership that uplifts, this month reminded me how important it is to talk about the things we usually keep to ourselves.
Thanks for being here. Let’s keep choosing to care for our mental wellbeing — on and off the court. π
#MentalHealthMay #MindsetMatters #AthleteMentalHealth #MoreThanAGame #BasketballLife #MentalHealthAwareness #DailyReset #SherriesCorner

Real ones remember the adventures of Shez and Bear. Now, watching Maple explore the yard and find new and interesting things to do — I’m happy she’s becoming more playful with a basketball too π₯Ήπ
To follow in the “bloodline” of Bear is not expected, but it’s bittersweet to see Maple enjoying the things he once did βΊοΈ

Obstacles. Setbacks. Failures. They’re part of the game — on the court and in life π₯πΉ
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What I’ve learned (and continue to relearn) is that it’s not about avoiding these moments… it’s about how you respond to them.
There’s power in choosing to show up, even when the path looks different to what you expected.
Some days I can reframe challenges into growth opportunities. Other days, I relapse, get frustrated, or ask “Why me?” But through it all, I’m learning to shift my focus from what I can’t control to what I can — my mindset, emotional resilience, and effort.
This post is a reminder (to you, and me) that the hardest moments often teach us the most.
And without the dark, we wouldn’t appreciate the light π±
π Let me know if this resonates — or share what helps you stay grounded when things feel off track π¬
#MentalHealthMay #MindsetMatters #AthleteWellbeing #GrowthMindset #BasketballLife #InjuryRecovery #Resilience #MentalResilience #EmotionalResilience














