DANIEL KING- SOUTHFIELD-LATHRUP HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
My name is Daniel King and I am a 9th grader and I will be attending Southfield-Lathrup High School next school year. Also I am ranked one of the top 8th graders in the state of Michigan. I averaged 17 pts and 6 asts this AAU season.

What are your dreams in life?
My dreams in life are to become a McDonald’s All-American and get a basketball scholarship to any Division 1 college program. Also I want to make it into the NBA and become a NBA all-star point guard.

What was your best game?
My best game to me was when we to a AAU tournament and I won MVP and I had 28 pts and 8 asts.

Why are sports/education important to you?
That is important to me because I need education and sports is my passion. Also you need education to really succeed in anything you want to do in life.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I can become some of a better off-guard and learn how to rebound a little bit better.

How do you make your team better?
I involve all my teammates and keep everyone happy while playing my all around game.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
To never give up on your dreams and to work hard everyday because it’s always someone out there working on their game when you're not.

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MICHAH GLENN- DETROIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
My name is Micah Glenn and I'm a 5'9 point guard. I attend Detroit Country Day School and I'm in the class of 2013. I've been playing basketball since I was 5 and prep spotlight ranked me one of the top freshman in Michigan.

What are your dreams in life?
My dream in life is to go to college on a Division 1 basketball scholarship. It is my dream because it is something attainable that can lead to better things. I don't have to go pro from it but I can get an education by receiving it.

What was your best game?
My best game was probably this summer when I scored 30 points at Stanford University High profile camp. It was my best game because it was basically a 1 on 1 match up between me and this kid from Chicago and we were going back and forth, bucket for bucket, in front of all the coaches there.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports/Education are important to me because they both teach you life lessons.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
By working hard at it and making sure that playing that particular sport is what I want to do.

How do you make your team better?
I make my team better by playing together with them on the court and being enthusiastic about what there doing when I'm not on the court. Making sure my teammates know I value them is also very important.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Just continue to work hard to reach your goals. It will pay off!

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JORDAN PAGE #79- PRINCETON DAY SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
My name is Jordan Page. I'm 6'4", 15 years old, and I go to Princeton Day School. I play football and basketball.

What are your dreams in life?
My dreams in life are one to graduate from the college of my choice and following that, play professional football. If that doesn't workout, I'd like to pursue a career in Music Marketing/Production.

What was your best game?
My best football game was freshman year against St. Andrews. I had 2 sacks and 5 tackles on Defense and I didn't let up any sacks as a Left Tackle.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and education have always been important to me since day one. I love to play basketball and football whenever I can, but I know that without good grades, sports just becomes a hobby and I won't have the opportunity to play in college.  More importantly, I need to have a good education to get into college and be successful if professional sports doesn't work.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
In order to make myself better in football, I have to continue to dedicate myself to the sport. Keep going to camps, practice everyday, work hard and mentally and physically progress in football. Lifting more, working out whenever I can and correcting every mistake.

How do you make your team better?
I make my team better by always going to practice with a 110% effort, having the right attitude, try to be a leader, and being a good teammate. Also, I give it my all when I play and do what my coaches expect out of us.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
My advice is time management. You have to know how to balance your school work, sports, and social life and try to figure out what's the most important to you. Education comes first and then sports, but try not to be distracted with the social life.

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DARRIAN MILLER- BLUE SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
My name is Darrian Miller. I play football for Blue Springs High School in Blue Springs, MO. I play running back. I'm a 2 time first team all-state selection. I'm going to be a senior this year.

What are your dreams in life?
I would say to graduate from college with a degree in business management. Then move to Colorado and open a business.

What was your best game?
My junior year against Blue Springs South in our rivalry game I had 15 carries for 265 yards and 6 TDs.

Why are sports/education important to you?
They are important because I used one to get the other. By playing football, I'm able to further my education.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
Practice whenever everyone else is taking breaks. Outwork the competition so you are able to play at a higher level than everyone else.

How do you make your team better?
I would say by leading by example for the other players. I make plays and they follow the lead and do the same so it works out.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Work harder than you ever have so you can achieve what you've never did. Always put school as high as a priority than sports are to you. Make sure you are still having fun while you're working for your dream.

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TY'LEKE LOVE- DOBYNS BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
My name is Ty'Leke Love I am 13 years old and I'm 6ft and going to the 9th grade I will be attending Dobyns Bennett high school in Kingsport , Tennessee. I want to start early to get recognized so I can go to a top Division 1 school.

What was your best game?
I played alot of good in my career but my best one was last year at Nationals against the Soysa Suns. I had 34 points 6 rebs and 7 assists.

Why are sports/education important to you?
The reason basketball is so important to me is because I have played it all my life and most of the boys in my family have went on to play college basketball. I want to get a good degree to have after I'm out of college in case I don't go pro.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I can get better by doing practice drills over and over.

How do you make your team better?
I can make my team better by keep pushing them and showing them how to do something if they don't do it right.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Just to don't give up. If you want to be the best player, give 100 percent effort at all times.

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NATE HOWARD- CHESHIRE HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
Hi my name is Nate Howard and I attend Cheshire High School in Cheshire, CT. I play basketball and Volleyball. I am 16 years old and I am 6'10". I have been playing basketball all my life and started playing Volleyball 2 years ago and I enjoy playing them both.

What are your dreams in life?
My dreams in life are to play basketball or volleyball at the college level and continue to play sports as I grow up. I also want to play in the NBA or play in the Olympics for Volleyball.

What was your best game?
My best game was in the regular season. I got fouled with .4 seconds left in the game and we were down by 2. I made both shots and sent us into overtime. Along with my 22pts, we won in overtime.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports are important to me because I love to play them. It's what I have been doing all my life. Education is important to me because it will help me get into college and help get a good job for my future.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
What I do to make myself better is practice on my shots and low post moves in my free team. I try hard in practice and try to make myself a better player.

How do you make your team better?
I make my team better by helping them out and cheering them on to help give them the motivation they need to be better players. It is very important to play as a team and cheer them on.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Some advice I can give to other student athletes is to practice hard, study hard, and you can play or do anything you want in life.

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BALA WAGON- SUCCESS CITY ACADEMY (KUMASI-GHANA)

Tell everyone about yourself?
Bala is my name, from Kumasi-Ghana. I am a Basketball Athletes currently enrolled in SUCCESS CITY ACADEMY High School and played for Kumasi SLIZZERS Basketball Team. I play as Point Guard.  I am 6ft 3inches tall and it's always in my mind to be among a winning team.  I love to score in a game and playing defense against my opponents. I also like extra training after I finish with my Coach and teammates. I have a dream of playing in High School and College in United States and then someday pursue to the highest level if I get the nod.

What are your dreams in life?
My aim is to play at either NBA, D-League or FIBA someday and not going there just like that but to show my Coaches, teammates, fans and others the best of me. I want to go there to show the best of myself.

What was your best game?
Actually my best game was in 2009 Inter-Schools Basketball Tournament, both at Semi-Finals and Grande Finale, when we met K. T. I. High School.  We were down, I got the rebound, and went on a fast break for 2 points for us to make it the finals.  The other game was wining against Anglican High School in the finals with the help of my 22 points to win the trophy in the history of the School.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Both are important to me.  Playing Basketball will give me the opportunity to further my education.  I am very serious with my books.  I am Business Accounting student in my 2nd year.  My second vision is to be an Accountant or Banker someday but I prefer to play in the NBA.  I don’t know where my future lies so I am trying to make both, one is going to happen!

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
It is very important for everyone to better him/herself in whatever you plan to do in the future. For me, after training with my Coach and teammates, I spent 2 hours on private training 4 times per week and 3times per week on my books because I don’t know what will happened in future. In all, I am doing very well to get to a High School in the U. S. and perhaps College where I will get better training facilities to better myself to play in the NBA someday.  It is always in my dreams.

How do you make your team better?
This is my field, when my team is in need I play as much as I can to raise the team up.  As a leader of the team, I do play a difference in all time to help the Forwards to make the basket for the team. For instance, in 2009 Inter-Schools playoff I did the same against K.T.I. High school and recently my community team Slizzers Basketball Team against Lebanon Basketball Club.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
What I have for my fellow colleagues is “Education is the Key to Success”.  The NBA is second to non sports in the world, but remember if you are in school please try to learn both and focus on your training and books.  If I get the nod, I'm sure I'm going to do the same.

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LAWRENCE POILLY- DEULOFEU MIDDLE SCHOOL/DEULOFEU HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
My name is Lawrence Poilly and I'm 14 years old. I play point guard and shooting guard for my 8th grade team. I'm 6'2, I can dunk, and I love to score. This is the reason I average 24 points per game. Next year I will be in high school and I just want to be the best basketball player I can be by putting in work every day in the gym. I have D-1 college plans and also NBA plans so we'll see what happens the next few years.

What are your dreams in life?
My goal is definitely going to the NBA and not just going there, I want to be a star in the NBA. I want to get there and be the best when I get there.

What was your best game?
I think this season I have three best game,
#1: I scored 32 points.
#2: I scored 24 and dished out 12 assists.
#3: I scored 27 points and grabbed 15 rebounds.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and education are very important for me because both give me a lot of support so this is the reason I want to be better at both. I think a lot of good high school players don't pay attention at school or they skip school to do others things. These kind of players can't be good student-athletes without instruction or without education. This is the reason I maintain a 3.2 GPA at school and I study a little bit every day. It's a lot of pressure to maintain good marks in school but I handle it well.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
Well, I can be better by working hard everyday, 2 hours a day. I learned the game of basketball by watching NBA, college, and high school games. I learn from every player I watch so the little things can make you a better player. For me, the most important thing is to learn from every mistake you do in a game when you workout because little things do great thinks.

How do you make your team better?
I make my team better by working 110% every time I touch the floor by creating a chemistry that no one can break, by supporting my teammates in every phase of the game, and by giving support when they're not doing their best. I can also make my team better by holding my match-up to 0 points and play defense as if it were the last thing in my life. This is why we were regionals champs.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
I have to say only two things, school comes first and do what you have to do without being cocky.

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RONALD BAINES- EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
I'm Ronald Baines but everyone calls me "Duke". I got the name from my toddler years.  I have been playing football since the age of six.  I would have to say I have a passion for the game because if I didn't I would have stopped awhile ago. My parents are not together but that doesn't mean they don't support me.  I see my dad everyday and he helps me be a better person. My mom on the other hand is the best mom there could be because the way she supports me in whatever I do.

What are your dreams in life?
To be a coach or a trainer. My trainer is Coach Greg Pease from Fear None Training.  He is a great up and coming coach/trainer and you should look him up.  I also would love to play in the NFL but without Jesus Christ none of this can be done so I just need to focus on what needs to be done.

What was your best game?
My best game was against Seneca High School.  I had the 1st hit on our defense playing corner.  I ended the game with nine tackles and 2 interception. This was my best game because I felt that I was unstoppable on the field.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and Education are very important to me because I figure with out neither you really can't be successful in today's world.  You will always need something to fall back on after sports no matter what it is.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I can eat healthy, get the proper amount of rest, and get as many workouts as I can because everything is muscle memory.

What is your dream college?
My dream school was always the University of Michigan because of one of my favorite players, Charles Woodson, went there and became an All-American. I have family there so when I was younger, probably around 10 or 11, it was the 1st college that I had ever visited.

If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
My character, my abilities, and my smarts.  Some players are smart guys but they can't tell you what the other players are doing wrong on film.  I have football smarts.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
To the other future student-athletes I would just say stay focused in school and don't get discouraged. Always keep working to be the best in the class just as you are on the field.  The title of the school that you want to go to does not matter, just make sure it is a great fit for you and your family.

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GRAYSON LEVINE- EDEN PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?

I'm a 6'0, 195lb. Junior Safety at Eden Prairie High School in Minnesota. I play with a "no regret" attitude and go all out every single play. I'm the hardest working player on the team and it shows through my play, leadership, and preparation. I am constantly watching film to stay ahead of our opponents.

What are your dreams in life?

My dreams in life are first to win a state championship for my school and then play Division-I football. Then after that I'd like to take my skills to the next level and play in the NFL.

What was your best game?
My best game was the State Quarter-Final game in the Metrodome against #2 ranked Wayzata. I had 6 solo tackles, 1 interception, and a sack.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and Education are so important to me for many reasons. Sports help you to build character and mental toughness. These qualities carry over into the classroom and help you to succeed even with all the pressure school puts on an athlete. Sports also force you have an amazing work ethic and dedication which directly correlate to your school work. Through sports and education, one learns qualities that will carry you throughout your life whether its a professional athlete, businessman, teacher, etc.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
To make myself better in my athletics, I put in countless hours of training and lifting. I am in the weight room 5 days a week and work on position specific drills constantly. Although I may work on the physical aspect of football, where I differ myself from other players is the amount of time I spend watching film. Every week while preparing for our next opponent I watch anywhere from 1-3 hours of film after every practice. This helps me to stay ahead of the opponent and their game plan.

What is your dream college?
My dream college is a school that provides a great football program, yet an even better school and academic program. I have to attend a school I would still like even if I wasn't playing football. The academic is also very important so I can succeed in life once my football career is done.

If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
I would tell him that my leadership qualities are far above any other players he will meet and through my leadership and IMMENSE passion for the game of football, I will help to bring out the best of every player on the team through hard work, dedication, and mental focus.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
The best advice I can give is to just have fun and give your all every day to achieve your dreams. Take time to sit back and realize what you have and the opportunities that have been given to you and be thankful for those exact things.

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ABDUL RAZAK- ST. PAUL'S JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (GHANA-WEST AFRICA)

Tell everyone about yourself?
My name is Abdul Razak and I'm 17 years old. I'm 6'5 and 175 pounds. I'm a junior and play basketball at St. Paul's Roman Junior High School in Ghana(West Africa).

What are your dreams in life?
My dream is to play at the highest level of basketball, which is the NBA. For now, I am concentrating on high school basketball.

What was your best game?
My best game was my school(St. Paul's vs St. Peter's)in Ghana. I play very serious and I'm very hard working. I had some great dunks in the game so I was awarded for the best dunker. That was the best game and experience of my life.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and education are very important to me because without sports I can't play basketball and without an education I can't write or speak English.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I still have a lot to do to get better in basketball. I still have to work on my training such as blocking,dunking, and much more to improve my skills. I have to work hard everyday to accomplish my dream.

What can you do to make yourself better in basketball?
I try to do the little things to make my team better instead of always blocking shots and dunking the basketball. Those little things can make a big difference in my game

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
My advice is to never give up on your dreams and always work hard whenever you step on the court or field.

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TYLER HUFFMAN- NORTHWEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
Hi my name is Tyler Huffman and I play basketball. I am in the class of 2012. I am a 5'10 point guard for my high school Northwest Catholic.

What are your dreams in life?
My dreams in life are to go to college and graduate.

What was your best game?
My best game so far was against Bulkley High School this past season where I had 20 points and 10 assists.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and education are important to me because without an education you can't play sports. Education makes all your dreams possible.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
To make myself a better player you have to spend time in the gym and in the weight room.

How do you make your team better?
I make my team better by driving the lane and dishing. Creating offense for everyone.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Some advice I can give other student athletes is to make sure you're always working your hardest. Never take a day off because there is always someone out there working hard.

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DONOVAN HUMPHREYS- SOUTHWIND HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
My name is Donovan Humphreys and I am a up-coming starting small forward for the Southwind Jaguars from Memphis, TN.

What are your dreams in life?
My dream is to get as far with basketball as I possibly can and also be a part of the game in any shape, form, or fashion.

What was your best game?
My best game was a CBL game in which I scored 40 points; 5 dunks, and went 10/10 from the line. That got me some exposure in locally.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and education are very important. Sports keep young people busy and out of possible trouble. An education is the key to anything in life.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I can make myself better in sports by not thinking as much and let the game come to me.

How do you make your team better?
I make a impact on my team by being a threat from out and inside the paint. I'm also the most athletic on the team and my vertical leaping ability off two feet is amazing.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
My advice to student-athletes is to never let sports get ahead of your school work. Education must always come first.

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ALONZO HORTON- CARY HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
My name is D.j Horton. I'm a freshman and I run track at Cary High School in North Carolina. I'm 5'10 and weigh 135 pounds. My drive is to be one of the best in track by the time I'm out of high school. Right now I am running for Track Xplosion track team.

What events do you participate in?
I run the 100, 200 and sometimes the 4x1.

What are your dreams in life?
I hope to make it to the Olympics and if that doesn't work I'm also a basketball player.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and education are very important to me. If there was no sports or school, I don't think I would be complete as a person.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I work hard everyday in each sport I like to play. People try to down me with there negative comments but I just ignore them and work even harder to prove them wrong. I may not be the best or one of the best right now but as long as I keep pushing I will be someday.

How do you make your team better?
My team needs my support and my always happy personality. I need them to push me and help me push myself.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Keep pushing, stay strong, and stay focused. Don't let others get you down because you aren't better. Feed off that and work even harder to prove them wrong. I'm being doubted right now but I'm getting better because I work and work and work.

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AUSTIN WEISS- MCINTOSH HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
Hi I'm Austin Weiss and I am a 5'5 Freshman catcher for Mcintosh High School. I also play travel ball for Atlanta Baseball Academy and finished ranked number 2 nationally last year in our division. I have a pop time of 1.9 and finished my first high school season batting .379.

What are your dreams in life?
I would love to play D-1 baseball for the University of Alabama. I have dreams of playing in the Major Leagues and playing for my hometown team, the Atlanta Braves.

What was your best game?
My best game was last Summer. I was 5-5 on throw downs to second base and went 4-5 with 2 doubles, a walk, and 4 RBI's. We ended up winning the game 13-1.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports have always been a very important part in my life. I have played baseball since I was 4 years old. Education is another vital sign of life. I try my hardest in school and try to excel in sports.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I can push myself to the limit when it comes to becoming better. If that means hitting the weights, running that extra mile, or hitting that extra bucket of balls, then I will do it. I have that fire in my belly when it comes to baseball. I hate losing as I'm sure every athlete does.

How do you make your team better?
I can make my team better by helping someone out with their swing or throwing with them. I am always be there for my teammates on and off the field.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
Just work hard and let yourself become involved in the work. Most importantly have fun while working hard, it makes it alot less painful.

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BEN BROWDY- DEERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
My name is Ben Browdy. I am a freshman baseball player at Deerfield High School and in the summer, I play for the two time national champion Schaumburg Seminoles.

What are your dreams in life?
My dreams are to get a scholarship to a Division 1 school as an infielder and hopefully play well and maybe attract the attention of a professional scout, but for now, I am focusing on getting to a D1 school.

What was your best game?
My best game ever was actually a doubleheader against a team ranked in the top 3 in state in which I went 6 for 6 and had 3 putouts at third base. I also came in to start the second game and picked up a win, the second of the day against a very strong team.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and education both work together to make me a better person. They help keep me disciplined and working hard which are two important skills.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
To make myself better, I think I need to lift and train harder in the off season than I have before. The only way to get better is to outwork your opponent and keeping that in mind will make me a better player.

How do you make your team better?
To make my team better, I need to always be working hard and playing to the best of my ability. Setting an example will inspire one teammate to follow and that's contagious, hopefully getting others to work hard as well.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
My advice is to outwork everyone around you, let others push you to the limit. In the winter, I wrestle to stay in good shape and it demonstrated that as long as you're working as hard as you can, you can achieve your goals.

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ADONIS BURBAGE- ORLANDO CHRISTIAN PREP

Tell everyone about yourself?
Hi my name is Adonis Burbage. I am a junior and play basketball at Orlando Christian Prep in Orlando, Florida.

What are your dreams in life?
My dreams in life is to hopefully play on the highest level of basketball which is the NBA. But for right now I am concentrating on college basketball.

What was your best game?
In the State Championship nobody thought we would win the game besides us and our school. In the begining of the game ACD went on a 7 - 0 lead on us. But then we took the lead and had it for most of the game. The first half i only had 2 points but our team had the lead so i was still very happy. The second half is where i really came alive, in the whole second half i had 12 points finishing off with 14 points and tiedf orleading scorer. Durng the second half ACD rallied back and got a 1 point lead on us but we kept on playing our game and we endend up winning by 5. That was the best game and experience of my life.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and education are important to me because that is pretty much life. Without sports I think I woudln't be as discipline as I am today. Also, education is the only way you can make it in this country and world.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I sill have a lot of things I have to do to get better for basketball. I still have to lift wieghts, work on my shooting, and improve my all around game because I know I have to work hard everyday if I want to accomplish my goals.

How do you make your team better?
I try to do the little things to make my team beter instead of always scoring such as diving for loose balls or taking charges. Those little things can make a big difference in a game.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
My advice is to never give up on your dreams and always work hard whenever you step on the court or field because that can be the last time you ever get to play.

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JERRY WILLIAMS III- HENRY CLAY HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
Hey What's up SoSportz my name is Jerry Williams III. I am a Junior at Henry Clay High School in Lexington, KY. I am the starting Quarterback for Varsity. When I played QB for my Freshman and JV team we went undefeated. I've been playing Varsity football since my freshman year as a second string Quarterback and also played Conerback, Free Safety, and Receiver at the Varsity Level. I'm a Hardworking , Dedicated young man and I know there's always room for improvement. A motto I use for myself is(given to me by my mother) "As I go through life I try to IMPROVE myself not PROVE myself". Also I give a 110 percent in practice and even more in games. Football is my passion and I'll give my all for my team to get that Win. As far as Colleges go, University of Kentucky and University of Louisville has shown the most serious interest however Michigan St., West Virginia, Virginia, Texas A&M, and PITT have shown interest also. I am looking forward to this (2010) Football Season.

What was your best game?
My Best game was in (2009) First Round of the Play-offs against the Lafayette Generals. I Threw for 296 yards and 6 Touchdowns and rushed for 45 yards. We ended up winning the game 47 to 10.

What are your strengths as a quarterback?
My strengths as a Quarterback would be my running ability and being able to throw an accurate ball while scrambling. My knowledge of the game and my ability to be a leader are also strong qualities.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and Education are important to me because with sports I've been playing since age 5 starting with flag football. Ever since it's been football, football, football burned into my heart and I love it. I love the intensity walking out on that field for pre-game warming up, talking to your teammates about how we have each others back, and we're going to get this win. As for myself, wanting to be an Engineer, education is also just as important. Without an education you're nothing. Dedication on and off the field is very important. You have to have something to fall back on. You never know when an injury may occur in your football career.

What is your dream college?
My dream college would be West Virginia. I've always watched Pat White and watched his techniques in one on one situations. Also the Mountaineers atmosphere is great. There are die hard fans there that love Mountaineer Football and I would love to play for that University.

If a College Coach ask you, how can you make our team better, what would you say?
I'm bringing leadership skills, the desire to win, and the skills necessary to achieve that goal. I have knowledge of the game and I've played many position. I'm a very coachable guy and I'm able to take criticism and use it to better myself.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
After practice go throw routes with your receivers and get that timing perfect! Go watch film and study your opponent. Break them down and study their weakness. Ask your coach what his game plan is for this week, study it, see what you like and don't like, and just give your opinion on it! A wise Quarterback(Shane Boyd) once told me " Don't take a day for granted and work hard EVERYDAY even if it's just an Extra 10-20mins because you're not just competing against people in your state or city but you're competing against everyone in the nation at your position."

Send a shout out to SoSportz:
So that's all SoSportz. Thank you for the opportunity to answer your questions and for taking the time out to interview me!