High School:
-Led Shelton to 2008-2009 CIF championships and a 2009 Nike Faster to First title
-The 2009 squad was ranked first in the nation by USA Today/NFCA
-Three-time scholar-athlete
-Thrice named to the All-Delta River League First Team
-Played volleyball her junior year
-2011 Sacramento Bee Player of the Year
-2011 ESPN RISE West Player of the Week
-Placed on the 2011 All-California Team
-Three-time Rivercats' All-City Team
Club Ball:
-Played at the 2011 Under Armour All-America Game
-2010 ESPN Rise All-State Softball First Team
-Won 2008 16U nationals with Lady Magic Softball in Kentucky
-Lady Magic took second at the 2010 Colorado Independence Tournament
-Co-champions of16U Batbusters Best of the West
Personal:
-Parents are Mickey and Joe Henderson, both of whom attended Idaho State
-Best sports moment was when her Lady Magic team won 16U nationals in 2008, when she made the last out of the game by catching a line drive from a slapper
-Goes by the nickname Hendu, which she's had since she was eight
Sister, Sister:
Though they may have strikingly different hair, Danielle is the younger sister of junior Jolene Henderson. Jolene often comments that she made Danielle choose Cal so that Danielle wouldn't hit homers off her. Though he's not on the softball team, the middle Henderson sibling - David - is also a student at Cal.
Dr. Hendu:
Danielle would love a career as a pediatrician because she finds it amusing to entertain little kids. She has always found an interest in the medical field because doctors and nurses change people's lives every day.
Why I Wear My Number:
"I've had the number 8 since I started softball. I started with it because it was my mom's favorite number and I have had it ever since! When I didn't make the all-star team and was in tears, my sister took number 8 for me."
My Walk-Up Songs Are:
"My first walk up song is "Slight Work" by Wale. I made it my walk up song because every time I go into the batter's box, I remember that I have worked hard for that very moment, so I should just relax and have some fun. My next walk up song is "Oh Let's Do It" by Lil Wayne because it gets me pumped up to go up to bat. When I hear that Lil Wayne song, it reminds me of let's get it done right here, right now. I have fun with it."
