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