132 weeks. That’s how long it had been since the last time I spoke with Tristan on the podcast back on Episode 10, and a lot happened between then and now. When we first spoke, she was preparing to embark on her collegiate career after a tremendous junior season. Since then, she started her career at Northeastern University, dealt with injuries, and is now preparing for the next chapter at St. Cloud State.
There are so many fascinating aspects to Tristan’s career that made this an important conversation to have. Beyond the fact that she’s from my hometown, it's a story about someone who never let an injury keep her from achieving her dreams. In fact, it did more than that: it added fuel to the fire in a way I’m not sure I can put into words, but it shows in how she approaches every aspect of her development. Tristan’s story is about overcoming injuries and setbacks while showing a level of perseverance and resiliency few could even dream of. It’s a story about someone who understands the role she plays in her community and the impact she has on the next generation, whether on the ice, during recovery, or on the business side of professional sports. She can do it all, and she’s just getting started.
Not a day goes by that I take any of these conversations for granted, and stories like Tristan’s are a perfect reminder of how important they are to tell.
You can watch our full conversation over on YouTube here.