If you are reading this, thank you for checking out my website! My goal is to inspire and motivate young hoopers or anybody in general, that anything is possible with a positive mindset and consistent hard work.
Basketball has opened the door to a lot of opportunities in my life that I am thankful for. Although, what my highlight videos and pictures do not show is the adversity that came through injuries and tough experiences/situations with teams/coaches. Through all the adversity, I tried to always keep a positive mindset and stayed committed to putting in the work to grow and adapt to any situation.
Through my various experiences playing in university and professionally, I started to realize that adversity, injuries, hardships are out of my control and are often just part of the journey and business of basketball. Adjusting my mentality on how to approach hardships by focusing on what I can control has helped me become a better basketball player and better person in general which I believe is a huge factor that can help the young generation. The greatest joy that I have from playing basketball professionally, training, and coaching is the connections built and influence on young minds I have had and witnessed. Nothing is more satisfying than hearing or seeing how kids that I interact with through games, camps or community events are positively influenced.
Through training and mentoring, I want to help the next generation of hoopers understand how to adjust their mentality to approach hardships that come from basketball to maximize their potential.
K.O.
