“Maann, I wish I had these opportunities when I was growing up.”

I hear that on a weekly basis when talking to former players.

It is important that players growing up today never take things for granted, as it is very easy to get carried away in this era.

“Kids these days are spoiled with opportunity.”

Many people have said it, and I agree to a certain extent.

Important for youth to understand that it took decades of failure for you to begin achieving success.

You owe it to the

Appreciate every opportunity…even if you receive many of them.

Be respectful, don’t burn bridges in the recruiting game.