S2 E2 Behind The Jersey - Jade Burdo

In Episode 2 of Behind the Jersey, Beekmantown High School's Athletic Director sits down with junior multi-sport athlete Jade Burdo.

Episode Highlights:

• From Court to NYC States: Jade previews heading down to the NYSPHSAA Tennis State Championship at the famous Billie Jean King Tennis Center in New York City.
• Embracing the Position Switch: She shares her positive mindset on stepping out of her comfort zone to play middle hitter as a junior, turning a tough position switch into a lesson in gratitude and trust.
• The Ice Cream Reality Check: Jade recounts how her older brother Jasper (a Stanford soccer goalie) pulled her away from AP exam stress for a 30-minute ice cream break, teaching her to pause and "remember to live."
• Strict Game-Day Rituals: From her go-to travel Starbucks order to her strict right-shoe-first lacing routine.
• Ultimate Ice Cream Squad: Jade shares her dream Iceberg order and her ideal table lineup: Tate McRae, Barack Obama, Angelina Jolie, and her mom.
• Teammate Superlatives: She crowns Bree and Mave as the funniest teammates on the volleyball squad and cheekily claims the "best dressed" award for herself.