BEN TEICHER- RUTGERS PREP

Tell everyone about yourself?
My name is Ben Teicher and I am a rising junior at Rutgers Prep in New Jersey. I play tennis and basketball. I was recently named an all prep selection for New Jersey High School Tennis. I am 5’11 and weigh 150 lbs.

What are your dreams in life?
My dreams in life are to play college tennis and after college have an impact in people’s lives either being a teacher or a coach.

What was your best game?
My best match was in 2008 I was playing in a district championship and I was down 6-3, 3-1 and I rallied to win the match 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and education are really important in my life because even though I love playing tennis year round and playing basketball with my high school and AAU teams, my dad always taught me that I need a quality education to succeed in life because making it to the professionals is extremely rare. Developing good work habits for school now can only help me if I am playing college tennis at a prestigious academic school.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I have to take it one day at a time and constantly work at my weaknesses and improve my strengths to become a better player. I have to stay dedicated and determined to get better and when times are tough to persevere and get through it.

How do you make your team better?
I make my team better by leading by example and giving it my all day in and day out and making sure that I push my teammates at all times. If the team chemistry is very strong, we will be successful.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
My advice for other student-athletes is to perform well in the classroom and work hard in whatever you are doing and you will be in a good place.

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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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DONTAE JONES- EWING HIGH SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
My name is Dontae Jones and I am a junior at Ewing High School. I'm 6'4 and I play the 2 and 3 on the court.

What are your dreams in life?
My dreams in life are to make it to the league one day but if I don't succeed in that, then I would like to do something with the law.

What was your best game?
My best game was this year in AAU. I had 15 points and two dunks.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Education and sports are important to me because playing basketball all year around keeps me out of trouble. Education is important because even if I don't make it to the pros, with a good education I will be ale to find a good job.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I can make myself better by practicing on my own, running to stay in shape, and get in the weight room. I have to work hard to better my overall game.

How do you make your team better?
I make my team better by in practice always pushing my teammates to make them work hard. When the entire team is on the same page, we have a better chance of being successful.

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
My advice for other players is to never give up and always have a good attitude when you play because you never know who is watching you play.

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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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STEVEN HAWKEY- THE PENNINGTON PREP SCHOOL

Tell everyone about yourself?
Hey, my name is Steven Hawkey, and I live in Pennington, NJ. I'm a soccer player and have been playing soccer my whole life and enjoy the sport a lot. I am one of 3 siblings, I have an older brother and a younger sister. My dad is a girls soccer coach and he has made me a better player over the course of my lifetime. I currently play for NLSA (Next Level Soccer Academy) which is a soccer club located in Pennington, New Jersey. I'm a HUGE Pittsburgh fan and love the Steelers and the Penguins. I enjoy cooking and traveling and just hanging with my friends.

What are your dreams in life?
My dreams in life are to play college soccer. I have talked to some coaches already, but I'm hoping to speak to more, with bigger names. I also love to travel and would like to explore around the world. I have been to Spain and Costa Rica and they have encouraged me to take opportunities to travel. It made me realize how beautiful the world is.

What was your best game?
I don't remember my personal best game, but I have had some very solid games over the past couple of years on my team. I play center striker, as well as center mid field. I like to posses the ball and I'm not afraid to shoot from distance.

Why are sports/education important to you?
Sports and education are both equally important to me. Although I enjoy soccer more than academics, I know they they go together. If I want to have the chance of playing good D1 ball, then I know I'm going to have to get good grades and perform in the classroom as well as on the soccer field.

What can you do to make yourself better in your sport?
I have to continue practicing hard every day. I know that my school soccer team, Pennington School has made me a lot better of a player, playing with Chandler Fraser-Pauls (Lafayette) Kyle Roach (Maryland) Oliver Murphy (Richmond) and Nate Broccoleri (undecided). They have helped me become a better player, and still teach me new stuff about the sport. I have one more year playing with these boys and I know that we will have a successful team. I am also doing individual work with Paul Johnson, a former USA national team player who is helping me take it to the next level. Chad Bridges has been my coach for a long time and is the key to my performances and always make sure I'm playing my best.

How do you make your team better?
I make my team better with my intensity, skill, and leadership. I hold the ball up well and play well with my back to the goal. I am not selfish and would give an assist for a goal any day. In the attacking third I'm not scared to shoot the ball and take half chances. I lead my team in goals, and continue to perform every game

What advice can you give other student-athletes?
My advice for other student-athletes is to never give up. You don't have to be the most skilled player, but if you work harder than everyone else, that's just as good. Don't back down from challenges, and even when times get tough, keep your head up.

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