JD Sanders has been a professional basketball player for over 16 years. He has played basketball at the national and international level and won many titles. He has also worked as a mentor and coach for Södertälje Kings for three seasons. JD grew up in a really rough area, surrounded by many things that can damage you as a person.
Therefore, getting an education and achieving in life was one way out of his circumstances and a way to survive. JD was also lucky to have a mentor who not only made a difference but helped him to uncover his obstacles. And to see a difference is just what many people need. Since he was helped early in life, he feels the need to give something back to today’s youth.
Currently, JD works as a counselor and a sports teacher at an international school in Stockholm and gives lectures for young people in his spare time. During his career, he has met many young people who are challenged with feelings of depression, low self-esteem and anger – not to mention fear and inadequacy. What many families or adults around them often overlook is the effect these issues can have on their child’s motivation to learn and cope with their feelings in a healthy way. To see a positive change in those he works with everyday is what’s motivates him. That motivation gives him the drive to inspire them in the right direction.
Many young people need an opportunity to see and discover the good in themselves. Everyday, JD talks to young people and their families, listens and gives them advice. He also give lectures to young people about racism, being young in today’s society, inspiration, how to reach your goals and success. He is willing to listen to what the youth, the family or perhaps the team needs. The most important thing is to develop a plan that’s right for them.
JD’s goal with his lectures is to meet different people and have the opportunity to give them guidance and help them grow and make the right decisions in life. In his lectures, he tries to create a positive atmosphere where young people will be able to be inspired and uplifted, and learn how to find the road to their dreams. JD gives various lectures depending on what the client needs and asks for. He also does basketball camps and workshops with youth.
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JD Sanders
Fight For Change 