Getting to Know
Lauren Cummings
I am a Sophomore Women’s Basketball Player at Long Beach State University Majoring in Business. My journey from the Only Female on the Boy’s Baseball and Football team to the Star Basketball Player has Challenged me, Strengthened me and given me the Confidence to Succeed. When Practice and the Journey has been Harder than any game the Game Itself and Life becomes Easy to face the Challenges. I value Dedication, Leadership, Service, Excellence, all while holding others and myself Accountable. Join me as I Advocate for Women's Sports, Empower Young Women, Mentor athletes and bring Awareness to Mental Health.
Work Ethic
My parents Instilled in me the importance of Hard Work and Dedication to achieving what you want in life. My dad would often say, “Find a way to Enjoy the Work or find something else to do.”
"Growing up my dad, on every mirror, he'd put a quote up. Some kind of sticker Quote so we looked at it Every Morning. Whether it’s your bedroom mirror or in the bathroom or it'd be on a doorway.” They always emphasized dedication and encouraged us to put in the Work Every Day and focus on getting just 1 Percent Better Each Day.
Dedication
“Lost Days Hurt You More Than
Successful Days Help You!”
-James Clear
Family
I am the Middle Child between Two Sisters with two loving parents. My parents had introduced me and my two sisters to just about Every Sports Opportunity out there from soccer, t-ball, running, track and field, Basketball, skiing, gymnastics and even rodeo.
I had the chance to Try Everything and several sports at the same time, changing in the backseat of a car while racing to the next event or practice. My parents Instilled in us the Importance of Hard Work and Dedication to achieving what you want in life.
I am Who I am Today Because of the Support of my Family.
Leadership
Never a Follower, Always a Leader.
From an Early Age I wanted to carve my own path and Never Settle for social norms. My Parents encouraged me to Follow my Dreams which allowed me to Break Barriers, become a Trailblazer and Chase My Dreams.
Service
I have learned that Gratitude Improves Attitude. I enjoy helping others and being a mentor to the next generation. I have Created my Own Nonprofit organization, LC Elite Basketball to share the love of the game while Promoting Youth Sports, Women’s Basketball and bringing Awareness to Mental Health.
Excellence
If it's worth doing it's Worth Doing Well. I don’t do anything half heartedly and will Never Settle for Average. As an Athlete and a Mentor I hold myself and others to a High Standard. I take pride in getting it done on the Court in the Classroom and in the Community!
“You can’t have a Million Dollar Dream with a minimum wage Work Ethic!”
-Steven C. Hogan