The Love for Basketball, Coffee, and Meditation: A Conversation with Maddie Westbeld

🏀Maddie developed a love for basketball in 8th grade and honed her skills by playing against boys.

☕️Coffee is a big part of Maddie's daily routine, influenced by her Italian heritage and the joy of starting the day with a cup of coffee.

🧘‍♀️Meditation plays a significant role in Maddie's pre-game routine, helping her focus and prepare mentally for the game.

💪Maddie's well-rounded game includes shooting from outside, playingmake, and making one-handed passes.

🤝Maddie and her sister, Katherine Westbeld, both played basketball and have a close bond. They dreamed of playing together and eventually did at Notre Dame.

Was Maddie always taller than her peers?

—Yes, Maddie was always taller, which naturally made her a dominant force on the basketball court.

Did Maddie play any other sports besides basketball?

—No, basketball was Maddie's primary sport, although she briefly tried playing volleyball in high school.

Why does Maddie love coffee?

—Maddie's love for coffee stems from her Italian heritage and the cultural tradition of enjoying coffee in the morning with loved ones.

How does meditation benefit Maddie's game?

—Meditation helps Maddie focus and prepare mentally for basketball games, improving her performance on the court.

What is Maddie's relationship with her sister, Katherine Westbeld?

—Maddie and Katherine have a close bond and shared a dream of playing basketball together, which they fulfilled at Notre Dame.

00:00Introduction to Maddie Westbeld and the topics to be discussed.

03:09Maddie's love for basketball began in 8th grade and she excelled by playing against boys.

09:07The significance of coffee in Maddie's life, influenced by her Italian heritage and the joy of starting the day with a cup of coffee.

11:19The role of meditation in Maddie's pre-game routine and how it enhances her focus and mental preparation.

14:49Maddie's well-rounded game and her ability to shoot from outside, playmake, and make one-handed passes.

18:55Maddie and her sister, Katherine Westbeld, share a close bond and fulfilled their dream of playing basketball together at Notre Dame.

21:59Maddie's experiences in high school and her decision to commit to Notre Dame.