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 Kaylee Lema
Your Full Name: Kaylee Lema
Your Team/Club: Tigers
Best pre-game hype song: Dum Da Da by Aalai
If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
- My superpower would be the ability to read people’s minds. I've always been curious about what people think of me. Being able to tap into those unspoken thoughts would be both interesting and eye-opening.
How did you first get into your sport?
- I began my journey with Netts Netball Club at the age of 8. I was spotted by coaches within the club who saw potential in me during school games and training sessions. They invited me to attend one of their club trainings, and I’ve been playing ever since.
Who has been your biggest inspiration or role model, both in and out of your sport?
- In my sport, I admire all of my coaches—both past and present. They’ve always given constructive criticism in a supportive way which has helped me grow as an athlete. I especially admire their work ethic and their mindset during games.
What is the most valuable lesson your sport has taught you?
- The most valuable lesson netball has taught me is the importance of teamwork and communication. It has helped me to be a team player and stay calm under pressure.
Tell us about your proudest moment as an athlete so far.
- My proudest moment as an athlete so far has been receiving my first call-up to the Senior Women’s National Netball Team.
What goes through your mind in the final moments of a close game or race?
- My mindset is very composed and tactical. I’m focused on holding possession and slowing the game down. If the chance is there—score and make every play count.
How do you handle a tough loss or a disappointing performance?
- I do ALOT of self reflection. I ask myself what went wrong, what I could’ve done differently or better. Most time, I believe I am my own worst critic so I do tend to dwell on the loss or performance a bit because I know what I’m capable of doing and the potential I have to make better choices in games.
What's your go-to activity when you're not training or competing?
- My go-to activities are listening to music or watching a good series on Netflix— Binge watching all the latest shows I’ve missed out on during the week.
What's one thing most people don't know about you?
- One thing most people don’t know about me is that I love to write and read poetry especially rhyming ones. It’s a fun way to tap into my creative side!
Who would you invite to your dream dinner party (can be anyone, living or historical)?
- Chris brown because wherever he goes, it’s guaranteed to be a show. He brings high energy, crazy dance moves, and good vibes all around.
What advice would you give to a young person aspiring to follow in your footsteps?
- Don’t compare your journey to others. I wasn’t the fastest or most confident when I started netball, but I loved the game and kept showing up. Tough moments taught me perseverance. Stay consistent, be coachable, and enjoy the journey!
Finish this sentence: "My sport means..."
- My sport means a community of players that work together, communicate positively and build lasting relationships both on and off the court. Netball has made me resilient, disciplined , have close friends, and provide so many good memories! With this, it is safe to say that I feel proud of how far I’ve come and what I’ve accomplished in this game.
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