Personal Statement
I have been keeping up and keeping a close eye on the level of competition at this level and I believe I have what it takes to excel.
I currently stand at 6 ft. 4 and can play multiple positions. I can run the offence at Point guard
with the use of the pick and roll or can be placed at the Shooting guard position with my ability to
create my own shot at will or drive to the basket with my athleticism and speed. At WQE I played
under Dave Harris. From my 2 years under his coaching and guidance I was able to transition my
game from being able to play basketball at a basic level to being able to understand the game in
depth. I was able to spend countless hours developing my game to an elite level, and this has
given me an abundance of confidence in my game being successful at any level. The fact that I was
able to reach the regional finals as a 17-year-old against top competition, with little experience
shows you the potential I have to be great. I want to be the BEST and I won’t settle for anything
less than this. All I need is your support and belief in me. I believe in this quote that “no bird soars
too high if he soars with his own wings”. This shows me that to achieve, my big dreams, I will need
help along the way. And at this stage of the journey, I will need your help to enable me to be as
dedicated as I want be in the sport, that I am ever so passionate about. I want to reach my FULL
potential and I am willing to put the work in to reach it. During my time at WQE, I was able to
access the College gym in my final year at the College, through the strength and Conditioning
programme led by Ms. Hawksley. She helped me create my own personalised workout routine,
that enabled me to be more athletic on the basketball court and get even stronger. This allowed
me to quickly grow and realise my potential, as she was eager to help me reach my personal goals
during the year. This support allowed me to understand the process and also helped me gain
patience while I continued to consistently work off the basketball court. I am forever grateful for
her guidance and help, as it allowed me to really focus on a plan of action towards my goals and
dreams.
In addition, I also believe, I have the ability to balance my education with my sport. I have shown
this through achieving A, B, C at A level while missing College for sporting commitments
throughout the year. This shows that I can excel on the basketball court, whilst also maintaining
high grades off it.
