PLAYER PROFILE

                                     SHON WITHERSPOON

TDMB:  Whaz up Suppastarr?

SHON:  Hey "King" Frank!!! (LOL)

TDMB:  How did that name come about?

SHON:  A good friend of mine, who brought me to the circuit gave it to me...It sounds good, so I decided to keep it...you must admit, it does fit me!!! LMAO!!



TDMB:  Where are U originally from?

SHON:  M, I, Crooked Letta, Crooked Letta, I, Crooked Letta, Crooked Letta, I , Humped back, Humped back I!! Starkville, MS..that is!!



TDMB:  How did U get to Houston?

SHON:  God, brains and my athletic abilities!! I earned a full scholarship to Houston Baptist University. I graduated and decided to make Houston my home.

TDMB:  So how did your College career go?

SHON:  Oh..it was GREAT! I was named Conference Best Defensive player of the year  two years in a row. My Senior year I was named conference MVP!

TDMB:  U are a teacher right?

SHON:  That's right. I never thought in a million years that I would become a teacher

TDMB:  Do U like it?

SHON:  I do like it, even though; children today are nothing like those when I was in high school. Alegebra is often one the most difficult subjects to learn, but it's fun to teach.

TDMB:  U Coach Boys Basketball at your School?

SHON:  Yes, I do...it is a blast. It took the school district by surprise because when you see the name Shon, you automatically think that it's a man's name especially if it's associated with Boys basketball. Once I stepped onto the floor and annouced as a coach everyone was like." I thought you where a student"!!! I was even interviewed by the news as the first women coach in HISD to coach boys basketball! If you love the game, it doesn't matter what gender you coach!

TDMB:  Did U have a hard time getting the boys and the the other teams to respect U? 

SHON:  Yes, at first, but once I played and beat a few of the guys one on one..I quickly earned their respect!

TDMB:  When did U get started in Softball?

SHON:  I have been playing softball since I was 5 years old



TDMB:  What teams have U played for?

SHON:  When I first came to the circuit, I played for The infamous Dolls (like most of us women), then I had the honor of playing with Lady Brokers, Lady Fury, Lady Warriors and lastly LADY TOP DOGS!!!

TDMB:  Tell me your best experience playing softball.

SHON:  My best experience playing softball was about 2 years ago in a tournament at Herman Brown when I hit 5 homeruns out the park. I think that was the peak of my game!!

TDMB:
  Now Your worst??

SHON:  My worst was last year in MS, when I had a 3-0 count and I swung at the next pitch and popped it up to the pitcher and we lost the game!

TDMB:  What is your favorite Tournament?

SHON:  Any tourney in the Sip because I get to see my family!

TDMB:  Do U have any goals for U and Lady Top Dog? 

SHON:  My goal is to place 1st in more tournaments than placing 2nd.  We always seem to place 2nd!!! I am no longer satisfied with 2nd place!



TDMB:  Now lets get to the good stuff, What is your favorite Color?

SHON:  My favorite color is Teal blue and Carolina Blue


TDMB:  Favorite song?

SHON:  I have way to many to choose from!!!

TDMB:  I know that U like dogs, How many and what kind do U have?

SHON:  I have 3 Pit Bulls



TDMB:  U have a very nice Myspace page did U do it yourself?

SHON:  Well, thank you...Yes, I did create it myself!

TDMB:  U are a very Creative Person...

SHON:  I tend to be...my mind is always on the move..I have so many different ideas in my head, that sometimes is a GOOD and Bad thing because I get bored easily..

TDMB:  U made the list for Swingman24 Sports sexist female softball player, what did U think about that?

SHON:  Thank you to those that voted for me....what I am really aiming for is to make the list for one of the best softball players.

 
 

TDMB:  What is one thing that your softball family does not know about you?

SHON:  I graduated from Houston Baptist in 3 years

TDMB:  What do U like about playing on the SBSA circuit?

SHON:  I like the fact that our people can come together for a common cause and  have a good time.

  
TDMB:  What don't U like about playing on the SBSA circuit?

SHON:  The thing that I dislike the most is...lets see where do I start...ummmm, okay I got it.All of the gossip....it seems like you can't be friends with anyone these days without people taking it out of context. If you are seen around or holding a conversation with someone for more that 5 minutes...then you must me sleeping with them.  Let me move on to the next question, cause I can go on all day about this one!!  I guess I will have to start saying, "YAHHH, TRICK YAHHH!!!


TDMB:  Who has influence U the most in Softball? 
SHON:  I would say..my alter ego!!!

TDMB:  What are your other hobbies besides softball?

SHON:  On my spare time I read a lot of books and I model for hair magazines!!

TDMB:  Any shout outs?

SHON:  First and foremost...to my GOD for being patient with me as I make a transformation to follow in his footsteps, to my Sis Yata..can't wait till you get home!!!! To the prettiest woman team on the circuit...LADY TOP DOGS ....TO SWINGMANN SUPASTARR, AHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYYYYYYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUU!! AND TO THE TDMB!!!!!

 

ONE LUV...UNITL NEXT TIME...NICE TALKING WITH YOU..KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ON THE WEBSITE!!