www.islandstats.com continues the spotlight on the Bermuda Netball National Team selected for the Battle of the Isles tournament being held in St. Eustatius and St. Maarten, October 21st – 26th 2025.
Given the team has been selected well in advance of the tournament, we will give you our viewers the opportunity to help celebrate the athletes prior to them representing Bermuda.
We continue the series today with Terita Bean
Your Full Name: Terita Bean
Your Team/Club: Storm Sports
Best pre-game hype song: Hustler Ambition by 50 Cent
If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
If I could have any superpower, it would be time travel. I like to learn about different cultures and time periods so to be able to see certain events would be enjoyable.
How did you first get into your sport?
My first encounter with the sport was in Primary school (Prospect Primary), my sister taught me the basics of netball.
Who has been your biggest inspiration or role model, both in and out of your sport?
Kimale Evans. The Woman who’s not a myth but a total living legend. A beast on and off the court. A total powerhouse. To have her as a coach, an adoptive mom and mentor is mind blowing. She doesn’t just deserve her flowers but she deserves an entire garden.
What is the most valuable lesson your sport has taught you?
Communication and trusting people, especially your teammates. Being able to rely on them on and off the court.
Tell us about your proudest moment as an athlete so far?
As an athlete I would have to say my proudest moment is working hard to be able to represent my country. The amount of dedication and discipline it has taken to evolve as a better player is heartwarming.
What’s your game-day routine? Any specific superstitions or rituals you must follow?
LOL. For game day I have to listen to music. I absolutely loveeee music. I also shower an hour before the game. I just feel clean and organized. I also have to eat either hot wings or ketchup chips (the chips are usually 45-30 minutes before the game starts).
What goes through your mind in the final moments of a close game or race?
What more can I do to help my team win is the only thought that goes through my mind.
How do you handle a tough loss or a disappointing performance?
Self-reflection and solitude. I like to think about where I personally can improve and if need to I contact my team captain and or coaches and have a ted talk with them.
What's your go-to activity when you're not training or competing?
Reading. I love books. Freida Mcfadden is my favorite author.
If you weren't an athlete, what would you be doing?
TRAVELING. I absolutely love to travel and experience different cultures.
What's one thing most people don't know about you?
I am a GERMAPHOBE to the core.
Who would you invite to your dream dinner party (can be anyone, living or historical)?
Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson. I would like my own mini concert.
What advice would you give to a young person aspiring to follow in your footsteps?
My advice would be “Do not take constructive criticism from someone, who has not constructed anything.”
What's one thing you hope to achieve in the next five years, both in your sport and in life?
Within the next five years I hope to win the league five times with Storm sports and continue to represent Bermuda in overseas tournaments. In my life, I hope to have someone’s son’s last name and start a family. If not, I hope I can travel and enjoy a healthy and happy life.
Finish this sentence: "My sport means freedom."
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