Catching Up with Paige Schindler

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - With the 2020 season unexpectedly ended due to COVID-19, we are checking in with members of the team as they adjust to taking classes online while navigating time spent away from campus in what would normally be the middle of their season. Up next in the series is junior Paige Schindler.

Getting to know Paige
Full name: Paige Johanna Schindler
Hometown: Borden, Ind.
Class: Junior
Major: Exercise Science
Post college ambition: To become a physical therapist
Fun fact: Her twin sister, Riley, is an outfielder for the Cardinals. They are among 22 sets of twins playing on the same team in Division I softball.

What was your daily schedule like when the semester moved to online classes?
I wake up around 9ish and cook myself some breakfast. After that, I start on some homework and get studying done. Later in the day, I go on a run outside and then go to my basement and lift in my gym inside. At night, I have dinner with my family and play games at the table or watch our family TV shows.

What do you do in your downtime?
I text my friends, facetime my friends, play card games with my family, watch TikToks, get on social media (snapchat, Instagram, twitter), watch tv with my family, and play board games.

How are you communicating with teammates, coaches, etc.?
I text, call, or snapchat to keep in touch with everyone.

What words of support or encouragement would you send fellow student-athletes?
To stay positive because hopefully we all will be back together soon.

Are you doing any sorts of workouts from home?
I am running outside, doing Firm tapes, and doing the lifts Caryn sent us in my gym downstairs.

What do you like best (or miss) about Louisville?
I love the atmosphere and how all the athletes support one another. I miss my friendships and being on the field playing.

Do you have an unusual skill/hobby?
I am good at karaoke.

How do you think your friends would describe you?
Very extroverted and outgoing. Having a great personality and always making people smile or laugh.

If you could see anyone in concert, who would it be?
Morgan Wallen

What are some of the top moments/favorite memories from your career so far?
Being able to make it back from an injury and be successful in tough situations. Pitching against Alabama and striking out a senior on her senior day. Beating FSU and Kentucky on walk offs and making it to an NCAA regional.

If you could play any sport other than softball, what would it be?
Basketball

Do you have a favorite "binge" show or series that you are watching?
Make It or Break It

What is your favorite quote, saying or motto?
"If you want something you have never had before, you've got to do things you have never done before."
More Favorites:
Pump-up song: Welcome To The Party
Place you have visited: Orange County, California
Movie: Sisters
Pregame meal: Subway
Hobby: Binge-watching Netflix
Athlete (and why): Cat Osterman, because she is a spinning pitcher and is accurate with her placement and control of her body.

Please finish these sentences
I am… a fighter
I have always wanted to… compete
Coach was right when she said… I was resilient - when Coach Holly awarded me the boomerang.

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