Anthony's Story

My passion is basketball.

At the age of twelve, I started to go to the gym, and I discovered a passion for basketball. My dad bought me a hoop for my backyard, and I slowly just started playing. Once I became more confident and wanted to learn more, I began to play with my cousins and friends. I slowly started to make more friends and became more social. Basketball helped me to find myself, my voice, and my passion. It has instilled within me a sense of discipline and the knowledge to know that I can change my reality. I credit basketball for being the foundation to my success in school and hope to continue to develop the skill because it helps me focus and stay motivated.

I believe this summer program will give me the formal guidance I have yet to have. Since I started playing later than most of my peers, I have been playing catch up. Attending PGC Playmaker College will give me the coaching and experience of playing with students from other schools to help me hone my skills.