For student-athlete Khloe Mallary, balancing school and sports have always been a part of her life. She has been playing since he was five years old starting with volleyball and track, then falling in love with basketball. Balancing all three with school isn’t easy, but Khloe has figured out how to make it work.
“I do things before I have time to procrastinate about it,” Khloe said. “Preparing ahead of time helps me the most.”
Her days start early and end late. She wakes up at 6:30 am, gets to school by 7, and heads straight to practice or a game after classes. When she gets home, she showers, eats dinner, and finishes her homework before bed, which is usually around 11 or 12 at night.
Even with such a full schedule, Khloe says she loves staying busy. “It’s a lot, but it’s worth it because I’m doing something I love,” she stated. Some of her proudest moments include making state for basketball and placing 3rd in state for track.
Her motivation comes from both her family and her passion for competing. “My family pushes me to keep going, and I like seeing how far I can go,” Khloe said.
She also makes sure to take care of her body and mind. “Some things I take seriously to succeed are eating enough food, staying hydrated, and finishing my work in class,” she said. “If I don’t take care of myself, I can’t perform well.”
When asked what advice she’d give to other student athletes, Khloe kept it simple. “Get your work done in class and get sleep.”
Khloe’s story is a reminder that success takes balance not just between sports and school, but between hard work, rest, and self-care.
