Dawson Blackford '22 Recruiting Profile

My college aspirations are to study criminology and play basketball.

I came to basketball in my grade 7 year, so have been playing for four years now.  I have played on a tournament travel team for the last two years.  Summer 2018,  I tried out and was accepted to play  at the BC Summer Games.  I attended an assessment/ID camp for possible recruitment for National team in Vancouver February 2020.  Was a great experience being in the land of the giants!  I wasn't selected as I was one of the younger athletes. However, I was selected to come back the second day, one of only two juniors asked.   I currently practise with a private club.  Due to covid, practise is all I can do.  

In Grade 8, I was Boys Athlete of the Year at Dover Secondary School.  In grade 9, I won Bronze Medal for sports participation. Grade 10, received Silver Medal for sports participation.  

I am a dual sport athlete, having played soccer since age 5.  I currently playU21 Mens Soccer with VI Surf, an elite academy.    Currently, I spent about 30 hours a week between my two sports.  

During the summer I attend a local gym for basketball specific weight, speed and agility training.  I have attended shooting camps at Vancouver Island University  and University of Victoria during Spring Break and Summer sessions. 

At college, I aspire to eventually work in law enforcement, therefore would like to study criminology and play strong competitive sports, with an eye on a National team.

I am a hardworking, motivated and coachable player.