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Something exciting is coming 🤩 SHERRIE’S CORNER began as a space for reflection, and has evolved into a platform where I share the real, raw, and rising parts of the journey — always with the hope that it reminds someone else they’re not alone. As with any journey, it’s time to evolve. WATCH THIS SPACE 🥹 📸 @jamesodphotography

Being a HORNET, throughout the years 🐝🏀 Tune into our first game of the season for @nbl1east TODAY vs Inner West Bulls on the @nbl1 App or Website 5:30pm AEST!

BTS of my reset post WNBL Season 🎥🥾 // SHERRIE’S CORNER // 1. Taking time for myself and deciding to travel places can be few and far between when hustling seasons in Australian basketball. I know my body thrives with these resets, and after this current season I had been itching to reconnect with myself. NZ felt like the exact place to do so. 2. The night before leaving, I had booked return flights, only 4/7 nights AirBnB’s, and a rough plan for my road trip. As someone who plans ahead, it was refreshing to let go of a schedule. Instead I figured out what I wanted to do and where I wanted to go once I was there. 3. I’m still trying to find the balance between surviving/thriving in particular seasons, avoiding burnout/overwhelm. I am lucky to discuss these issues with people in my corner. I had reached out to my psychologist again to help me navigate these challenges. It was a great opportunity to get some clarity leading into the week and avoid ruminating about things out of my control in relation to basketball. 4. I have energy when I prepare my own meals, so I did a big grocery shop before leaving for my road trip, but I allowed the freedom and convenience of eating out when I wanted. The lavender/vanilla ice cream I had (shown) was absolutely delicious! 5/6. Along my journey, I pulled over to soak in the views that took my breath away! Less planning allowed me to observe what intrigued me and I was able to be present and enjoy the moment even more. For my last night in NZ, I built up the energy to take myself out to dinner along the waterfront. Here I couldn’t believe my sight. The evening sun was broken by the mountaintops, the golden rays were like a laser beam across the horizon. I was brought to tears as a talented musician played his own piece, to which he explained to the crowd gathered, was inspired by the sunlight. Talk about being at the right place at the right time! 7/8. I got out of my introverted comfort zone and asked the locals for their recommendations. The fleeting connections that I made gave me insight into myself, their lived experiences and places I wouldn’t otherwise have found. See more… ⬇️

To all the women and girls, especially Year 10’s during this moment in time… I SEE YOU, I HEAR YOU, I AM YOU 🫂✨ // SHERRIE’S CORNER // My account is a safe space for you. Inhale // Exhale... and repeat after me: I am resilient. I am bold. I am daring. I am strong. I am capable. I am worthy. I am proud of me. I will continue to believe in myself, lean on and seek my friends, family, teammates and coaches to support me when I need it. I will not let the views/expectations of others dictate my participation or performance in sport or life! I am safe 💛

Catch the @sydneyflames last regular season game today before we begin our Finals Series!! ❤️‍🔥 🕠 5:30 PM AEST 🆚 @southside.flyers 📍 @quaycentre 📺 @9now 📸 @_tollywood

To the Pioneer Family, it is bittersweet to say goodbye and close this chapter… // SHERRIE’S CORNER // Mount Gambier saw my highest of highs and lowest of lows as I navigated life on and off the court. I arrived in 2021 as a 21-year-old, ready to make my mark in Mount Gambier‘s first season in the NBL1 South. I returned the following year, excited for the chance to learn from the previous season while navigating the inevitable mistakes and tough lessons learnt. The third year was pivotal in finding my stride, seeing a psychologist was instrumental in healing parts of my wounded self. Here I learnt and applied techniques to use during high-pressure situations come game time. This was an eye-opening experience, as it translated to my off-court self, making me a more calm and compassionate person and teammate. My fourth season allowed me to solidify my learnings and growth into actions through accountability, developing my leadership skills, and creating stronger friendships and the relationship that I have with myself. I put into play all that I learnt in my years prior, allowing me to have one of the most consistent performing seasons. Team wise, each year the Pioneers did one position better on the ladder, and although success is usually judged by how many championships were made, I couldn’t be more proud of the training/playing group that we had each season. Their increasing hunger and determination was inspiring to watch as they grew and evolved alongside me. I will never forget the absolute raucous energy of The Ice House, nor the transition into Wulanda and the professional set up every home game. I was always proud to step onto the court a Pioneer. There are so many “thank you’s” that I want to give to the coaching staff, the support staff, all my teammates, volunteers, sponsors, as well as the community. You all have made it what it is to play basketball in a little country town of South Australia. Without you, it wouldn’t have been the experience it has been, nor the big part to have played in my development and love for the game of basketball. Continued in the comments ⬇️

CURRENT THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS, can you relate to any? 🌀💭 // SHERRIE’S CORNER // @lucy_xfit inspired me for this trend so I thought I’d share my perspective! The demands of being a professional athlete, let alone a human being, can fluctuate and sometimes strain the energy and capacity I have to do random or necessary tasks. Here are some things to remember through rough patches you may experience: 🥇Prioritise and replenish yourself as you see fit. The way you do so might also change depending on what your body requires! 👆🏼If and when the above gets hard, remember to reach out to your support group (friends, family, a helpline or therapist alike) 💭 If someone doesn’t understand the choices or decisions you make, that is their concern. You are not required to elaborate unless you see fit! 💗 Having more gratitude and compassion towards yourself, especially when you regress or relapse on your journey, goes a long way in learning and taking the next appropriate action/step forward (no matter how small!) And remember, be kind to yourself and others (because they aren’t required to elaborate either!), it can be tough out here!