As part of the #NJCAAForward initiative, Roadrunner Athletics is proud to highlight many of our top student athletes. In this post, we highlight the Leftfielder of the Women's Softball team, Olivia Farina. Farina was a big help for the Roadrunners success for the 2019 season, whether it be playing the outfield, base running or getting on base! Hopefully she will be able to contribute again for her team once this pandemic comes to an end. In this post, the sophomore leftfielder discusses the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic and how she is keeping up with her school work and what her plans are for the future!

NJCAAForward - ROADRUNNER ATHLETICS

NAME: Olivia Farina
SPORT(S): Softball
POSITION(S): Left Field
FRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE: Sophomore
ACADEMIC MAJOR: Business Administration
HIGH SCHOOL: Washington Township High School
HOMETOWN: Washington Township

What made you choose to come to RCSJ? 

• I was undecided as to what path I wanted to follow with my major and my career.

What has been your favorite part about being a student-athlete in our program?

• My favorite part about being a student-athlete in this program is how understanding my coach is about schoolwork and he always says school before softball.

What are some things you are doing to stay on top of your classes? 

• Checking blackboard daily and always blocking out time in my day to do my schoolwork.

Who has had the biggest influence on you during your athletic career at RCSJ-Gloucester? 

• My sophomore friends from my freshman year, my older cousin who is always coming to games, and my girlfriend who is always helping me improve my game.

What is your plan for next year? 

• Come back for my third and final year at RCSJ and finish my softball career