I have always had a passion for sports. Ever since I was younger it was always my brother, cousins, friends outside playing any different sport we could until it got dark. Then when we had to split up we would watch sports on television until we fell asleep and then start all over again the next day.

As I got older, basketball appealed to me more than any other sport. I loved everything about the game. Up until recently basketball has led me to next passion, which is teaching. Becoming an...