Kai Slade, a talented and ambitious young professional, lands the coveted role of media director for the UConn women's basketball team. As she immerses herself in the fast-paced world of sports media, Kai finds herself drawn to the team's star playe...
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Kai Slade was good at sports. But her heart, it wasn't in it. One day she picks up a camera, it's history from there. Now she's walking into UConn, as their media director and photographer. Kai has never been a media director before but it can't be that hard—hopefully.
Originally, Kai was just supposed to take pictures but they decided to appoint her as media director too. "Kai Slade?" Someone asks and Kai looks over to see the head coach of the University of Connecticut women's basketball team. "Hi—yes! it's Geno Auriemma, right?" Kai said while switching her bag to the left hand to hold out her right.
"Yes, Ms. Slade. It's good to have you here. I've seen your work—I'm impressed." Geno said while shaking Kai's hand. Kai smiles as Geno starts walking towards the gym. Kai speeds up to match his pace. "You'll have your own office here, it's pretty cool."
Kai nods as the bouncing of basketball fills the air. "This is the main gym." Kai looks around the gym and sees the players running around doing drills. "Alright, everyone! Gather round!" Geno yells and all the girls stop and immediately surrounds the coach. "Everyone, this is our new media director and photographer: Kai Slade."
The girls give a small clap before Geno starts introducing everyone by numerical order. "This is KK, #2. Aaliyah, #3. Qadence, #4. Paige, #5. Nika, #10. Ashlynn, #12. Inês, #21. Jana, #24. Ice, #25. Caroline, #33. Ayanna, #34. Azzi, #35. Amari, #42. Aubrey, #44."
Kai blinks at the surplus of information, "well, I'm glad I have a roster printed out so I'll learn all your names as soon as possible." Kai says and the team laughs. "I do actually have the schedule for media shots I've planned, there will be a copy in each of your lockers." Kai adds and the team nods before Geno makes them get back to work. "Come, I'll show you your office."
The office was big, big for Kai. She could host a small meeting in her office if necessary, let's hope she doesn't have to scold any players. "I'll leave you to get settled, come out and take some pics if you'd like." Geno says with a smile. Kai nods looking around, she would definitely need to go to target to get some decor.
Kai sighs and puts her bags down containing her camera equipment, her babies. Kai grabs one of her cameras and a lens. Grabbing her SD cards, she walks out of her office. Her office. That's so surreal to Kai Slade.
Kai wasn't watching where she was going until she bumped into something—someone. Kai immediately protected her camera, it was unnecessary as the force of the impact was soft? "I'm so sorry!" Kai said as she finally looks up to see one of the basketball players, "I know the coach just told me your name but could you remind me?" Kai asks embarrassingly.
The basketball player laughs before answering, "I'm Nika." Nika tells her and Kai nods. "I'm Kai, in case you didn't know." Nika nods with a smile before stepping to the side to continue walking down the hallway. "I'll see you on the court, Slade."
Kai laughs and walks to the court to see all the girls taking a break and having fun together. When they don't know the camera is there, it makes for the perfect shot. Kai snaps a few fifty photos of the girls laughing and having conversations. Geno blows a whistle startling Kai making her almost lose her grip on her camera—thank god she didn't.
