Central Michigan University Athletics
Tiffany Douglas Profile
12/1/2004 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Dec. 1, 2004
Having a routine is something most people partake in and Central Michigan University women's basketball player Tiffany Douglas is no different.
Douglas has a strict routine that she uses to prepare for games by putting on all her equipment exactly the same way.
"It was something I started to do in high school, and since we were successful, I have continued to follow the same routine," said Douglas. "I never wanted to break from tradition because I figured if I did it would bring bad luck. My routine is almost automatic now. I don't even have to think about the order I put my equipment on."
At only 5-10, Tiffany's height maybe seen as a disadvantage at this level, but Douglas does not see it as that.
"Because I am not one of the tallest players, I try to use my quickness and strength to overcome the height disadvantage," said the forward. "When I was younger, I was one of the taller players on my team, so I played in the post. But, as time went by, the people playing around continued to grow and I stayed the same height. I just learned over time the different ways I could be successful without being the tallest player on the court."
Tiffany's family has always been a source of support during her playing career.
"My family has been the biggest fans I have had throughout my career," said the Lansing native. "One of the reasons I picked CMU was how close it is to Lansing, so it is easy for my family to see me play. It is great to always have them there because they are supporting me no matter the situation."
Being apart of a successful rebuilding process while in high school has helped Tiffany deal with a similar process during her time at CMU.
"My experience in high school taught me to stay patient and not try to force things," said the Lansing Everett product. "Early on in my high school career, we were not very good. We continued to get better each year and by the end of my career, we were state champions. The same thing applies to our team this season. Even though we have struggled the past few seasons, I know if we stay patient and continue to work hard that we will be successful."
Tiffany will look to start a career in physical therapy after her playing days are over at CMU, an interest sparked by a knee injury that forced her to redshirt in 2001.
"Ever since I had my injury, physical therapy is a career I have been interested in because I am been to see what physical therapists do and how much they help people," the health fitness major said. "I also think I would enjoy the career because I know how painful it is to rehab an injury and I want to help relieve people from pain. I think I would have empathy for them since I had to go though a similar experience."
