Aryan Young is 11 years old who has been playing basketball since he was seven years old. Below is a series of quotes from teachers, coaches, and his mother, Shantel Brown, on how basketball has empowered Aryan Brown.
“These types of experiences show social, emotional and overall inner growth for Aryan.” – Shantel Brown
“Aryan was, and continues to be, a talented, inquisitive, and hard working student, basketball plays a role in his leadership qualities.” – Stefanie Trepper, Fifth Grade Teacher
“Aryan has been a mindful community member, always assisting his classmates on and off the court.” – Linda Beasley, Camp Director
“Aryan developed mental toughness, skills, and speed at summer camp. He uses that toughness to overcome obstacles in his daily life.” – Shantel Brown
“These camps these our youth values, respect, manners, and character.” – Linda Beasley
“Aryan takes his focus for the game of basketball and applies it to his academics. He wants to be great not only at basketball, but in the classroom as well and the values he learns at summer camp are displayed in school.” – Shantel Brown
“Aryan has learned to respect school because he realizes that in order to live his dream of becoming a professional athlete, he needs to do well in school.” – Shantel Brown
Aryan Young has been able to continue his growth by participating at various clinics and summer camps throughout New York. Ms. Brown credits these programs for his ability to become a leader and mimic his coaches who he looks up to as his hero’s. Aryan understands that in order to live his dream of becoming a future NBA player, his academics must come first and Aryan learns to prioritize his school work in order to make time for basketball.