Sandra, Mrs. Maryland International with Renaldo ("Skeets") Nehemiah and Bishop McNamara H.S. Track and Field Team after a mentoring symposium.
Renaldo ("Skeets") Nehemiah -World Champion Hurdler - First to break the 13 second barrier with 12.93 seconds and Former San Francisco 49ers Football Player. Thanks to "Skeets" for taking time out of his busy schedule to speak to the BMHS track team on what it takes to be a World Champion, dedication needed to be competitive and life skills that can be learned through competition. "Skeets" shared the hard work and dedication he had in being determined to break the 13 second barrier in the 110M Hurdles. His dream was almost shattered when he became injured but he did not let that slow him down or stop him from going after his goals. The challenges he had made him stronger and more focused in getting to his targeted goal.
As the team mentor, administrator and recruiting advisor I discussed the planning and preparation needed to secure student-athlete scholarships. I discussed how your commitment, dedication, behavior and focus can be visible to college coaches who you may not know are watching you but know who you are and how that can me a deciding factor in if you are or are not considered. I presented a gift to "Skeets" to thank him for taking time out of his schedule to attend the symposium.
Sandra Bryan-Grier
Mrs. Maryland International 2011
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My boyfriend is a pitching coach for the university baseball team, as well as an assistant coach for the legion team in our town, and some of the main things they look for in potential future players is their character and ability to juggle school with sports. Great post!
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