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About jdsanderssweden

JD Sanders has been a professional basketball player for over 16 years. He has played basketball at both a national and international level and won many titels. He has also worked as a mentor and coach for Södertälje Kings for three seasons. JD once grew up in a really rough area, surrounded by many things that can damage you as a person. So therefore acchieving in life, get an eduacation and succeed was one way out of that and a way to survive. JD was also very lucky to have a mentor who helped him to uncover his obstacles; he made a difference. And to see a difference is just what many people needs. As he once himself got helped he also feel that he wanna give something back to today's youth. Today JD works as a counselor and a sports teacher at an international school in Stockholm and gives lectures for young people at his spare time. During his years he have 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 grown up around them often overlook is the affect these issues can have on their child’s motivation to learn and cope with their feelings in a healthy way. To be able to have the chance to see a change in the ones he is working with everyday is what's motivates him and 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, listen and give them advice. He also give lectures to young people about racism, the problem with being young in today's society, inspiration, how to reach your goals and succeess. He is willing to listen to what the youth, the family or perhaps the team needs. The most important thing is to scope out 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 ask for and what their purpose with the lecture is. He also do basketball camps and workshops with youths.