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THE BIG INTERVIEW
Ten years at the top of your game is something that is rightly heralded. However, to captain your club for that amount of time is even more remarkable.
Sasha Corbin is now in her thirteenth year as a Maverick and her tenth season as captain. A trailblazer off and on the court, she believes that the secret to being a good captain is leading by example.
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“Captain’s that I’ve seen, they give 110% and they are the first one’s to pick you up. That drive and motivation within a team is super important,” said Corbin.
As a character, Corbin is incredibly easy-going. But her desire to win and ability to drive a side forward with her personality are both things that set her apart as a real leader within the game.
“I just try to be myself. I’m quite a bubbly captain. I like to feel that I’m approachable, but mainly I want to keep the peace. There are lots of highs and lows but it’s important to have that balance. When we’re low, we need to keep bringing it up and for that’s super important,” she explained.
For Corbin, Mavericks has always been her home. Despite a few years away at Bath and abroad, Corbin insists that Mavericks has and always will be the place for her.
Reflecting on what makes the club so special for her, Corbin had to take a moment, before explaining how it was the people within the club that have made it what it is.
“It brings shivers to be honest, I love Mavericks. To be able to compete and do some amazing things has been so special. It’s the people to be honest. The whole organisation and what we stand for; I’ve absolutely loved it.”
This season is something of a new dawn for Saracens Mavericks. With a fresh squad, a fresh coaching team and a brand new structure on court, Corbin is excited about where her side can get to. With the group beginning to gel as a unit, Corbin believes that they are on an upward trajectory.
“We know exactly where we want to get to. I think having that camaraderie in the team is huge. We try to stay motivated and keep those connections. For me, that’s super important, as that’s how I like to see things.”
