ATHLETE’S CORNER

Advice from Nate: “Everyone has dreams of the next level…you have to do whatever it takes to separate yourself. Rather its leadership, communication, defensive mechanism etc. Something has to show the coach that he/she can trust you. Everyone was the best player on their high school team. Everyone can score. Once you become a professional stay professional. Show up early 30mins early. Get proper sleep,take care of your body, and perfect your craft daily”

Current: American Professional Basketball Player.

Former University of Minnesota Student Athlete Mason is 5^th in the University of Minnesota Scoring 2^nd All-Time in Assist.

Advice from JD: “No matter where you are when you put in the results the work will show. I transferred from Jacksonville where I was named ASUN freshman of the year, led the team in scoring and assist second year. Took a bet on myself went to the SEC won 6^th man of the year my junior year by Bleacher Report and SEC coaches. Helped the team to the Elite *. Senior Year 1^st team ALL SEC led the team to another Elite 8 appearance. And much more. Without saying much more without sacrifice of hours improving my game with diet, weight room, skills workouts there is no success. There is no one begging you to workout at high levels, coaches want players who love the game.”

Current: America Professional Basketball Player. Former University of Arkansas Student Athlete Senior Year Lead the SEC and ranked 4^th in NCAA in steals. Led Team in Scoring ranked 2^nd in SEC in Scoring.  Only player in the SEC to rank among the league’s top 15 in scoring, assists, steals and defensive rebounds.

Advice from Trevelin: “Timing is evident; it can go by quick for some it can take longer for others, its going to by regardless. What your do with your time is everything…. When you love the game and know where you want it to take you in life trust the timing. Stay the course, work hard, take care of your body, play a lot of basketball. I didn’t play AAU and I still made it to the NBA because I love the game and I always find ways to play it.

Current: NBA Orlando Magic professional basketball player.

Houston Vipers NBA G- League Champion and G-League MVP

Former Student-Athlete at New Mexico State.

Advice from Allina: “Do the work, the work has to be put in. Focus on getting 1% better daily. No one is going to do the work for you. The sky is the limit. Be great on purpose.”

Current: Woman’s Certified Fitness Trainer (Nashville, TN) Owner of Built by Starrlight Former University of Minnesota Athlete. High School won 3 state titles for DeLasalle High School

Advice from Nesma: “To be a professional and to let sports take you across the world, to let it help you graduate school without any student loans etc. You must put the work in nonstop. There is always someone working so you must work whether it’s a 30-minute workout or 90 minute workout. Always work on fundamentals. Every professional does ball handling and form shooting. They are not worried about looking cool. They are worried about being successful.”

Former University of Cincinnati, Student Athlete. Nesma was an American Conference Basketball Champion.

NBA Africa Assistant Coach and Champion (2023) Head Coach Jr. NBA Olympics Champion (2023)

Advice from Zoi: “Pay attention to what the coach expects from you, so in your off-season, you can grind hard to perfect those things. The off-season is the biggest season in your playing career what you do during it will let you know what kind of career you will have.”

Current: University of Arkansas, Student Athlete finished. Zoi just finished her junior year (2023) leading the team in total blocks and best hitting percentage. Razorback finished this year with an Elite 8 appearance

Dual sports athlete out of Wesley Chapel, Florida ranked for both Basketball and Volleyball.