Sara W is in Grade 12 — and living in the “in-between” stage a lot of students are in right now: exam season, graduation around the corner, working part-time in the restaurant industry, volunteering weekly, and training at an elite level in beach volleyball with Team Ontario.

In this conversation, Sara breaks down what her life actually looks like day-to-day, how she handles pressure (on the court and in the classroom), and the process she uses to make big decisions — including keeping options open for post-secondary, scholarships, and potentially playing in the U.S.

We also talk about confidence, comparison culture, communication, and why success isn’t about having a perfect plan — it’s about building a process you can trust.