Playing for her third different team in the last three seasons, Wendy Palmer-Daniel has effortlessly stepped into a leadership role with the Storm.

According to coach Anne Donovan: "She's such a solid person. She brings everything to the table that I thought she would as an experienced player, a hungry player. She's a veteran who's got poise and the ability to really have good chemistry with all the younger kids and the older players as well. Everything we had hoped for is already starting to pay dividends."

Palmer-Daniel's new teammate, Lauren Jackson, has been limited the first week of practice with injuries. Unfortunately, this is not something new for Jackson. Yet, Jackson continues to be motivated not only for the chance to earn a paycheck but also because of her love of the game.

In other Storm news, Shaun Gortman returned to practice, Lindsay Taylor reported to camp, and Barbara Turner dazzled in a scrimmage.