For most I'm sure you'll remember Whitney Williams. She was one of the most talented high school players in the area coming out of high school (Thesa Home School). She is also one of our own home grown hero's. Whit, as she is sometimes called, began training at Hoop Hunter Basketball during middle school. And has been very active in volunteering and working clinics and camps during the summer giving back to kids.
As a young athlete she was quiet, reserved, soft spoken but relentless on the basketball court. Whitney is one of the hardest working players that I've ever trained. One of the things I like the most about her sports career is that her family is her biggest fan and support group. Her proud parents are Gary and Patricia Williams. She has 3 siblings who also play sports. At an early age her parents instilled in her the importance of giving everything that she does her very best. And that's what she's been ever since.
While in high school Whitney set and broke several records, won state championships and earned a college scholarship to Iowa State prior to transfering to TCU. During her freshman season at Iowa State, Whitney learned a lot about Big 12 basketball. "It was never easy but quite an experience,"say's Whitney. She say's, "players who hope to play college basketball need to be fully equip for the journey because it's not as easy as it looks." The season is long, play is fast, physical and depleting on the body.
After transfering to TCU and coming back home, Whitney red shirted and regrouped. While sitting out a season,Whitney worked hard and became a intrical part of her teams throughout the final two seasons of her career. As a senior she brought experience and leadership to the team. Through her life lessons, trials and tribulations Whitney grew to become one the best well-rounded playings for TCU.
Although her team took an early exit during the Big 12 Conference Tournament, Whitney gave it her best as she continued to display solid leadership on the court. And throughout the season, Whit always took pride in playing whatever role she was asked to play. What made her special was that she provided the team with energy, vocal praise, poise and solid offensive and defensive play.
Another part of Whitney that I like as well is her ability to play the guitar and sing. Several years ago, Whitney invited me to be the speaker for an FCA event and it was there that I learned that she could sing and play the guitar. It was at that point that I knew that she had a gift in music and that someday God would open a door for it to be seen. And would you know it, that day came 2 weeks ago against the college (Iowa State) that she transferred from to attend TCU. That afternoon Whitney got to sing the national anthem at half time and she rocked the house! Not only did she rock the house, TCU also won the game.
Hat's off to Whitney for being such an outstanding person, basketball player, Believer in Christ and good person. Don't be surprised if she becomes famous for her music. She's good, unique and special.
Best of Luck,
Deon
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