A Note from Mr. Rose, Draven's Coach

Draven has pursued his passion for baseball despite limited resources by using any space he can find to practice. Attending a high school in the South Bronx affords limited resources to baseball in terms of both equipment and space. For example, our school does not even offer a full size baseball field. However, this has not stopped Draven from finding space to throw a ball around with his friends. If he doesn't have a baseball, I've seen Draven practicing with everything from dollar store bounce balls to the elastic rings from the top of a soda bottle.

Draven is a good candidate for US Sports Nike Baseball Camps for many reasons. Draven is a talented athlete who would greatly benefit from taking part in a professionally run training program. The fact that these camps are run by college level coaches would also provide him great insight into what being a college athlete actually looks like. Draven would also benefit from attending this camp because he'd get the opportunity to meet and form relationships with peers from a background different than his own. This camp would be a great experience for Draven to expand his social horizons.