My Name is Faith Bender and I am a Sophomore at Liberty High School in Bakersfield, California. I am beyond excited for my future and to share my high school seasons with you. I started to throw when I was in the second grade learning to spin on a handmade circle designed by my Father and Coach Paul Bender.  After school repeating the same workout and cadence to spinning on the circle working on technique and the circumference of the circle.  Not truly understanding what it was I was being groomed for but knowing I was working toward a goal of understanding the importance of good technique of the spin.  I train 5 to 6 days a week in the gym and also in the circle.  One thing we do in the off season is Olympic WeightLifting to built strength and become more explosive for season throws.  We also maintain a throwing schedule year round that keeps my technique sharp.  My grades come before training and having a disciplined schedule both on and off the field will prepare me for what is to come in my life.  So please, enjoy watching me develop through my high school career and becoming a better version of myself.

Thank you,

Faith Bender

Email: benderstrong@gmail.com