The Daily Iowan: What is the toughest aspect of softball for you?

Hannah Lindsay: The toughest aspect would be managing the student-athlete life — staying on top of school and also being away from home. I’m from Arizona, and I think being this far from my family and my sister has been the toughest part.

What is your favorite class you have taken at the University of Iowa, and why is it your favorite?

Either Nutrition or Promoting Health Globally just because I am a health studies major. I think those classes definitely relate to me as a student athlete and my career path goals.

Who is your softball idol and why?

Growing up, it was always Paige Halstead. She played for UCLA, and when I got to college, I actually got to work with her for catching stuff back home in Arizona. She’s got a baseball
swing, and has always been a really
hard-worker.

When did you know you wanted to play catcher?

Before I started catching, I was a first baseman and third baseman. I chose catching because you’re in the game every pitch, and it’s a crucial point of the game. You are constantly thinking ahead, managing the rest of your defense, and I just enjoy being involved in every pitch.

What is your favorite part about playing for Iowa?

I have dreamed of playing for a Power Five school my whole life and being able to get the opportunity to step on that field and just taking in all the fans and the young girls that I get to talk to after the games.

What was the toughest part about transferring, and how did you overcome that?

The toughest part of transferring for me was that I didn’t know where I would end up or where I was going to live. That was definitely the most stressful part, just not knowing what my next steps were. I also think, once you get here, it’s like freshman year all over again and trying to figure out the team dynamic. It’s been a really good experience for me, but it was challenging my junior year, being the only transfer [on the team] at the time.