Dreu Wilkins

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I’m a part of Flag Star because…

What’s better than being a part of an organization that gives kids the chance to get out and play with other kids in a fun and encouraging environment?!

What’s the most important value to share with/teach the kids:

Approach every situation/ opportunity with a positive attitude.  It makes a difference!

Favorite intro/pump-up song:

“Win” - Jay Rock

Favorite Sports Movie:

It’s between Love & Basketball and Coach Carter (can you tell that I was a basketball player?)

Who was your childhood sports hero:

Marissa Coleman, Serena Williams, and Venus Williams

Who was your favorite youth coach and what did he/she teach you:

Coach Rod, he taught me that the last play already happened and that there is nothing that I can do in the future to change it, so don’t waste time thinking about it.

Who’s the best friend you made through sports:

Brittany Bryant, that’s my girl!

What’s your most cringe-worthy sports moment / biggest failure:

During my freshman year of college, my basketball team made it to the conference championship and we were playing against a team that we had already beat twice that season.  My team and I went into the game thinking that this was going to be an easy win because, well, we beat them twice before.  Y’all, we lost!  The lesson that I learned from that situation is that you should give your all in every game that you play.

What are your off-field interests/hobbies:

Science, medicine, scrap booking, painting

What’s your favorite quote:

“I’ve had to learn how to fight all my life - got to learn to keep smiling.  If you smile, things will work out.” -Serena Williams