Clemson Camp
Last week was great for me. I got to work with the Clemson coaching staff on their overnight and team camps.
Their manager was leaving on the day of the first camp to work for an NBA camp, so the coaching staff trusted me to be their main runner and help make sure things were running smoothly. I took this with great pride, not because I looked at it not only as an opportunity to prove myself to their coaching staff, but I also looked at it as what I needed to do in order to back up the words of those coaches who helped get me into that position, including Clemson Assistant Coach Josh Postorino, Lynn University Head Coach Scott McMillin, and others. If I had done a poor job, it would have made them look bad, and that was the last thing I wanted to do since they helped me more than words can describe.
My main responsibilities were making sure all the gyms were open and had lights turned on, basketballs were where they needed to be, dorm doors were locked and unlocked, making sure Mrs. Purnell had everything she needed for the camp store everyday, and anything else that needed to be taken care of.
I was up at 6:45 every morning and going to bed around 11 every night. I was constantly busy, so I loved it. I kept hearing that my hard work was appreciated, so that just made me continue to work hard. Everyone thought that I worked for Clemson, because they trusted me with so much, and I took it as a huge compliment.
But now, I know I have to bring that hard work to Boca for this upcoming season if I want to help our team win a championship.
Gene
