In a video for PEOPLE and elf’s Pep Talks series, the Dallas Wings player shared her secret to getting on the court (and inspired some young players, too)
Maddy Siegrist wants you to shoot your most confident self.
The basketball star, 23, shares her secret to playing on the court in a new video for PEOPLE and elf’s Pep Talks series — and she wants you to bring that game confidence into your life, too.
“Whether you’re hitting the field, going to the classroom, or just going about your day, remember that confidence is key,” says Siegrist.
But confidence didn’t always come so easily for the Dallas Wings star. She says good coaching has helped her improve over the years, and now she’s imparting sage advice.
“When I started playing basketball at a young age, I felt that confidence was something that not only I struggled with, but a lot of players struggled with,” Siegrist says. “And I had a coach who told me that confidence is key, and I’ve remembered that ever since.”
Maddy Siegrist shoots the ball during the Dallas Wings game against the Phoenix Mercury on August 27, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Siegrist also stresses the importance of routine, saying she likes to be “consistent in everything I do.”
“Whether it’s shooting, playing defense, rebounding, I’ve found that consistency can be found through routine,” he continues. “Whether it’s my shooting routine, my stretching routine, my lifting routine. So I took the routine to different parts of your life.”
One routine that’s important to the WNBA star? Self care. Siegrist says she starts each day by washing her face and likes to use foundation, mascara and lip oil to give her “that extra edge” for the day.
Siegrist shows off her makeup routine while giving a pep talk using Elf’s Halo Glow Liquid Filter, Glow Reviver Lip Oil and Lash ‘N Roll Mascara.
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elf SKIN recently partnered with TeamSnap, a youth sports app, to hold the Be Your Best elf Cheer Contest to empower and reward young female athletes. elf hopes to solve the problem of dropout rates among girls by empowering teams. The teams submitted their cheers and the elf chose three winners — Collingswood Youth Soccer, San Gabriel Elite Volleyball and SK Sunblazer Soccer Club — who will receive $5,000 for their organization.
These young athletes showed team spirit and proved the importance of self-confidence.
“elf SKIN, we are here to win!” SK Sunblazers are cheering for their surrender.
Jennifer Jacomino, mom of Alexa from the SK Sunblazers, says the elf and soccer club “help empower girls to be more than just a pretty face.”
“Sports serve as a powerful outlet for instilling discipline and commitment in girls,” says Jacomino. “Through participation in sports, parents hope to build self-esteem and confidence in young girls everywhere.”
Just as Siegrist says “confidence is key” no matter what the day holds, Jacomino believes the elf inspires “girls to be their best on and off the field.”PEOPLE Pep Talks, hosted by elf Cosmetics, features interviews with athletes who give women sports-inspired motivation. Whether you’re going for an interview, taking on a challenging task, getting ready for a date, or just having a bad day, #GoPepYourelf
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