Young kids at home: PRACTICE, PRACTICE and PRACTICE some more if you hope to have your dreams come true!

SL7 Nation,

I am here in Puerto Rico peacefully enjoying my day! I am a little sore and achey from last night’s game, but God is GREAT and everything is OK!

I started a mailbag a few days ago to collect questions from people at home. I will answer questions every Wednesday, so let’s get going!

I would love to thank the beautiful children of Lafourche and Terrebonne Parishes for today’s questions!!

To send and be included in next week’s mailbag, email sumarlesliebasketball@gmail.com

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Question 1: What you’re having a tough time in a game, what do you think about to help you get out of it?

12-year-old Nicole, Raceland, La.

Nicole. First and foremost – thank you so much for the wonderful question!! Adversity actually makes me push harder. I focus on the next play instead of what’s already happened. I don’t focus on myself, I want to make my teammates better so I work harder in every area. It’s hard to do sometimes, yes, but that’s how I approach it! Good luck and again – thanks for the question!!

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Question 2: What is the 1 tip you’d give to anyone who is serious about playing basketball at a high level?

13-year-old Kimberlynn, Houma

Kimberlynn, I would tell you to always keep God first and he will direct you to your dreams. Hard work and dedication is what will get you there. Through God, all things are possible and any dream can come true, I promise you!

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Question 3: How often do you practice and for how long?

10-year-old Matthew, Bourg

Matthew, I cannot stress to you enough how important practice is! I get in the gym for about 2 and a half hours – sometimes just two. I like to work on things that I know I’ll need to use in game situations. Shooting, dribbling, endurance — anything that I feel like I need to help me get better.

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Question 4: Who is the best player you’ve ever played against?

9-year-old Stephanie, Lockport

Stephanie, I’ve played against a lot of really good ones in my career, but the best player I’ve ever played against is myself. I don’t mean that in an arrogant or conceded way. I just mean that I AM MY HARDEST OPPONENT, honestly. I am my own biggest obstacle in that for me to attain success, I need to be willing to put forth the work and effort necessary to make it happen. I may have played against teams as a whole who were good, but I accept any challenge that comes my way!

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Thank you boys and girls SO much for the questions! I hope they help you in your own careers! When they tell you that you can’t go any farther, push and grab those last few inches!

Everything is possible!

God sets no limitations on what his creations can do!

Be blessed!

Till next time,

SL7