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		<title>Manvir Garcha</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:49:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Q</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="220" height="190" src="http://www.aplayerslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Manvir-Garcha.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="Manvir-Garcha" title="Manvir-Garcha" /></p><b>Name</b>: Manvir Garcha <b>Where are you from?</b> Fresno, Ca <b>When did you start playing the game?</b> in second grade <b>What made you interested in playing basketball?</b> i saw my friends playing it and i was amazed i asked them to teach me, ever since then iv loved the game. Do you remember your first organized [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="220" height="190" src="http://www.aplayerslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Manvir-Garcha.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="Manvir-Garcha" title="Manvir-Garcha" /></p><p><b>Name</b>: Manvir Garcha</p>
<p><b>Where are you from?</b> Fresno, Ca</p>
<p><b>When did you start playing the game?</b> in second grade</p>
<p><b>What made you interested in playing basketball?</b> i saw my friends playing it and i was amazed i asked them to teach me, ever since then iv loved the game.</p>
<p><b>Do you remember your first organized basketball game?</b> 8th grade</p>
<p><b><b>When did you begin to take basketball seriously and why?</b></b> 7th grade, I had decided that I hated the feeling of being cut from the Basketball team.</p>
<p><b>Does your family support you playing basketball?</b> yes</p>
<p><b>What influenced you to play basketball?</b> Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, the glory, pain, desire, and w anting to go pro</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite aspect of playing basketball?</b> Offense, i love driving in, but im also i dead-eye shooter from the sides, because my position shooting guard and small forward requires it.</p>
<p><b>What is your motivation to play?</b> Kevin Durant, to be a credit to my race, make my parents proud, to prove my haters wrong</p>
<p><b>What are your habits before a game?</b> pray, mentally prepare myself, remember to show no mercy</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite food to eat before and after games?</b> pizza</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite pre-game music?</b> Eminem and Drake, mostly Eminem</p>
<p><b><b>Do you have any religious background and basketball?</b></b> Punjabi aka Sikh,</p>
<p><b>Do you have a partner or on your own?</b> Both</p>
<p>Have you been seriously injured? yes, my ankle</p>
<p><b>What are your strong points in basketball?</b> driving up, shooting, and shot blocking</p>
<p><b>Do you consider yourself healthy and why?</b> yes, im extremely fast</p>
<p><b>Do you have many friends who don’t play basketball?</b> yes, but they watch me play and encourage me</p>
<p><b>What is life outside of basketball for you?</b> boring, Basketball is my life, its all I ever think o f</p>
<p><b>Do you get a lot of attention because you play basketball?</b> yes</p>
<p><b>Is basketball your life?</b> Its beyond just my life</p>
<p><b>Where has basketball taken you?</b> it has taught me patience, disipline, and to be confident and work bears fruit</p>
<p>What is your basketball standing now? Do you play &#8212; High school, college, professional, semi pro or retired?  Eighth Grade Basketball team for Rio Vista,</p>
<p><b>What are your basketball dreams?</b> Making Pro, being a Legend</p>
<p><b>Are you happy with your basketball game?</b> No one should ever be happy with their game, always striving to be better</p>
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		<title>Belal Abiad</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:35:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Q</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.aplayerslife.com/?p=925</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="220" height="190" src="http://www.aplayerslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Belal-Abiad.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="Belal-Abiad" title="Belal-Abiad" /></p><b>Name</b>: Belal Abiad <b>Where are you from?</b> Australian/Lebanese <b>How old are you?</b> 09/02/1979 <b>When did you start playing the game?</b> Age 14 <b>What made you interested in playing basketball?</b> My brother and friends playing the game <b>Do you remember your first organized basketball game?</b> Yes How did you play and how did it make you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="220" height="190" src="http://www.aplayerslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Belal-Abiad.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="Belal-Abiad" title="Belal-Abiad" /></p><p><b>Name</b>: Belal Abiad</p>
<p><b>Where are you from?</b> Australian/Lebanese</p>
<p><b>How old are you?</b> 09/02/1979</p>
<p><b>When did you start playing the game?</b> Age 14</p>
<p><b>What made you interested in playing basketball?</b> My brother and friends playing the game</p>
<p><b>Do you remember your first organized basketball game?</b> Yes</p>
<p><b>How did you play and how did it make you feel?</b> I scored of the jump ball on my own basket lol, i didn&#8217;t know the rules at all.</p>
<p><b><b>When did you begin to take basketball seriously and why?</b></b> Age 20 in Australia, I felt i have some skill, when i was 21 i flew to Lebanon and participated in the National team training before they flew to Indiana to participate in the world championship. I have been serious about the game ever since</p>
<p><b>Does your family support you playing basketball?</b> Absolutely</p>
<p><b>What influenced you to play basketball?</b> My brother</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite aspect of playing basketball?</b> I like the feeling when i make a perfect assist that no one had a clue it was gonna happen, but me. That being said i enjoy dunking too.</p>
<p><b>What is your motivation to play?</b> Better my self and constantly learning</p>
<p><b>What are your habits before a game?</b> Music and warm up by taking few shots and ofcourse stretching</p>
<p><b>Do play other sports competitively, which sports?</b> Not competitively, but i like tennis, soccer and volleyball</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite food to eat before and after games?</b> 3-4 hrs before a game, i like to have a nice pasta dish, after the game i can not eat straight away but few hours later, I ll eat something depends on what i feel like.</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite pre-game music?</b> Arabic, R&amp;B, Hip Hop</p>
<p><b>How often do you workout?</b> Once a day</p>
<p><b>Do you have a partner or on your own?</b> Own</p>
<p>Have you been seriously injured? Nothing to serious, no surgeries.</p>
<p><b>What are your strong points in basketball?</b> Defense, court vision, speed and 3pt range</p>
<p><b>Do you consider yourself healthy and why?</b> No i don&#8217;t, beacuse i dont eat healthy food most of the times</p>
<p><b>Do you have many friends who don’t play basketball?</b> Ya, ofcourse</p>
<p><b>What is life outside of basketball for you?</b> Family, friends, movies, socialize, beach.</p>
<p><b>Do you get a lot of attention because you play basketball?</b> At times, but i prefer no attention</p>
<p><b>What are your plans after your basketball career is over? </b>Work as a coach and stay involved in the game through organizing social events and tournaments, which can help me guide many youngsters and be a mentor figure for some.</p>
<p><b>Is basketball your life?</b> Ya i think so</p>
<p><b>Where has basketball taken you?</b> Lebanon,Australia, Italy, Germany</p>
<p><b>Have you made mistakes in your life that has affected your career? If you would like to go into detail please explain</b> I think i have but i am not sure if it effected my career positively or negatively. I guess i will never know. I ll just have to trust my judgment and follow my heart.</p>
<p>What is your basketball standing now? Do you play &#8212; High school, college, professional, semi pro or retired? Semi pro</p>
<p><b>What are your basketball dreams?</b> I would like to play at a higher level in the coming years, and help my team succeed</p>
<p><b>Are you happy with your basketball game?</b> Yes but i am wise to know i need to improve on may things</p>
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		<title>Steve Roper</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 22:30:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Q</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.aplayerslife.com/?p=916</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="220" height="190" src="http://www.aplayerslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Steve-Roper1.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="Steve-Roper" title="Steve-Roper" /></p><b>Name</b> Steve Roper <b>Where are you from?</b> Grand Rapids, MI <b>How old are you?</b> 05/09/2011 <b>When did you start playing the game?</b> 4th Grade <b>What made you interested in playing basketball?</b> You can say it was in my blood. I grew up around basketball. My all time favorite player growing up was Michael Jordan. There [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="220" height="190" src="http://www.aplayerslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Steve-Roper1.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="Steve-Roper" title="Steve-Roper" /></p><p><b>Name</b> Steve Roper</p>
<p><b>Where are you from?</b> Grand Rapids, MI</p>
<p><b>How old are you?</b> 05/09/2011</p>
<p><b>When did you start playing the game?</b> 4th Grade</p>
<p><b>What made you interested in playing basketball?</b> You can say it was in my blood. I grew up around basketball. My all time favorite player growing up was Michael Jordan. There was Kobe Bryant and now Lebron James. Basketball has always been my favorite sport and I was always good at it.</p>
<p><b>Do you remember your first organized basketball game?</b> Godwin Heights 4th Grade</p>
<p><b>How did you play and how did it make you feel?</b> I was the best player on my team. I will never forget I lost in the championship to my little brother. I always feel good on the court.</p>
<p><b><b>When did you begin to take basketball seriously and why?</b></b> Freshman year in high school I decided it was time to take basketball to another level. It wasnt till my sophomore year when I really grew into my body a nd started playing to my potential.</p>
<p><b>Does your family support you playing basketball?</b> Yes</p>
<p><b>What influenced you to play basketball?</b> Lebron James</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite aspect of playing basketball?</b> Just knowing that the man guarding me really cannot hold me. When I&#8217;m on the court I always keep the mind set I can do whatever I want, whenever I want, and I do. I love everything about the game.</p>
<p><b>What is your motivation to play?</b> My family and everybody thats supporting me. Everybody that knows I can make it and can actually see me playing professional basketball oneday.</p>
<p><b>What are your habits before a game?</b> Pray of course.</p>
<p>Do play other sports competitively, whic h sports? Football and Baseball.</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite food to eat before and after games?</b> Bananas before the game and Tacos after.</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite pre-game music?</b> Slow jams and Plies.</p>
<p><b><b>Do you have any religious background and basketball?</b></b> I just pray before every game. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;</p>
<p><b>How often do you workout?</b> Twice a day</p>
<p><b>Do you have a partner or on your own?</b> Both</p>
<p>Have you been seriously injured? No</p>
<p><b>What are your strong points in basketball?</b> Shooter</p>
<p><b>Do you consider yourself healthy and why?</b> Very healthy. I workout and eat right.</p>
<p><b>Do you have many friends who don’t play basketball?</b> Yea, but they enjoy watching me.</p>
<p><b>What is life outside of basketball for you?</b> I honestly dont think I have a life outside of basketball, but when I&#8217;m not in the gym or working out I&#8217;m spending time with my girl or with the family. I enjoy chilling, watching movies/basketball, going out to eat, and relaxing, but 85% of the time I&#8217;m doing something to make me better when im playing ball.</p>
<p><b>Do you get a lot of attention because you play basketball?</b> Yes</p>
<p>What are your plans after your bask etball career is over? I dont think my basketball career will ever be OVER Completely. I plan on going to the league and after I retire I would like to manage my own NBA team. I dont know what I would do if I didnt have basketball in my life, honestly.</p>
<p><b>Is basketball your life?</b> Of course.</p>
<p><b>Where has basketball taken you?</b> basketball has taken me all over the world. I played prep for 6months and traveled from state to state. I&#8217;ve played against the best.</p>
<p><b>Have you made mistakes in your life that has affected your career? If you would like to go into detail please explain</b> I believe everything happens for a reason. God has his ways of making things happen so I wouldnt say I made any mistakes to affect my career, but maybe I could have done things differently. I graduated from Godwin Heights High School in 2009 and went straight to prep school. There I spent 6 months playing ball but not doing much school work. During Christmas break I came back home and never went back. That was kind of a set back when I could have went straight to college. I&#8217;m learning more and more everyday. That was just a tiny set back for a maj or come back.</p>
<p>What is your basketball standing now? Do you play &#8212; High school, college, professional, semi pro or retired? Kellogg CC, but I plan on going Division 1 in 2013.</p>
<p><b>What are your basketball dreams?</b> Im currently attending Kellogg CC in Battle Creek, MI. I plan on finishing my two years up here and then going D1. After a year or two playing Division 1 basketball I have dreams of going further and playing professional basketall (NBA). Playing for a team like Chicago, Detroit, or Miami has be en my dreams, but just making it is my dream.</p>
<p><b>Are you happy with your basketball game?</b> Yes</p>
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		<title>Jessy Hernandez</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:55:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Q</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="220" height="190" src="http://www.aplayerslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/jessyhernandez.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="jessyhernandez" title="jessyhernandez" /></p><b>Name</b>: Jessy Robert Claro Hernandez <b>Where are you from?</b> I was born in Switzerland and move here to philippines <b>How old are you?</b> 21 <b>When did you start playing the game?</b> Young <b>What made you interested in playing basketball?</b> My father <b>Do you remember your first organized basketball game?</b> Nah, not really How did you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="220" height="190" src="http://www.aplayerslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/jessyhernandez.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="jessyhernandez" title="jessyhernandez" /></p><p><b>Name</b>: Jessy Robert Claro Hernandez</p>
<p><b>Where are you from?</b> I was born in Switzerland and move here to philippines</p>
<p><b>How old are you?</b> 21</p>
<p><b>When did you start playing the game?</b> Young</p>
<p><b>What made you interested in playing basketball?</b> My father</p>
<p><b>Do you remember your first organized basketball game?</b> Nah, not really</p>
<p><b>How did you play and how did it make you feel?</b> Feels good i just work hard everyday and play ball.</p>
<p><b><b>When did you begin to take basketball seriously and why?</b></b> High school at Trinity University of Asia as Varsity that&#8217;s all my dream started.</p>
<p><b>Does your family support you playing basketball?</b> Yes they are grandparents to fam appreciate them a lot.</p>
<p><b>What influenced you to play basketball?</b> At the street i play pick up games embrace by the city by the hood.</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite aspect of playing basketball?</b> Share the ball and keep working hard everyday.</p>
<p><b>What is your motivation to play?</b> God given Talent.</p>
<p><b>What are your habits before a game?</b> I play volleyball back in the day.</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite hobby?</b> Just basketball sometimes listening to rap music headphones wearing or watching movie at home.</p>
<p><b>Do play other sports competitively, which sports?</b> I think boxing.</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite food to eat before and after games?</b> Chocolates.</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite pre-game music?</b> Rap song any kind of rap songs it motivates me.</p>
<p><b><b>Do you have any religious background and basketball?</b></b> Catholic</p>
<p><b>How often do you workout?</b> 6x a week.</p>
<p><b>Do you have a partner or on your own?</b> I just keep working by myself.</p>
<p><b>Have you gotten seriously injured?</b> Yeah dislocation of nose and knee injury.</p>
<p><b>What are your strong points in basketball?</b> Shooting, dribbling, and passing.</p>
<p><b>Do you consider yourself healthy and why?</b> Yeah i keep just working everyday and i know im in a proper condition right now and bounce back  from everything.</p>
<p><b>Favorites</b></p>
<p><b>Your favorite basketball gear brand?</b> Always Nike or Jordan brand</p>
<p><b>What size shoe do you wear?</b> 10</p>
<p>Life</p>
<p><b>Do you have many friends who don’t play basketball?</b> Nah, I just want to get close and touch to those people who love basketball that&#8217;s all.</p>
<p><b>What is life outside of basketball for you?</b> A student and I just play ball everyday and keep working.</p>
<p><b>Do you get a lot of attention because you play basketball?</b> Yeah some of the people from the streets, school, they know my name sometimes calling me up because in this game i meet new people, new challenges, new friends.</p>
<p><b>What are your plans after your basketball career is over? </b>Family, become a good father and role model and share to my kids someday about my life experience.</p>
<p><b>Is basketball your life?</b> Yeah this my life I&#8217;m not born i was made and love this game.</p>
<p><b>Where has basketball taken you?</b> In a different level, exposure, pride, respect and glory.</p>
<p><b>Have you traveled a lot through basketball? If so, where have you been and which are your favorite places?</b> Yeah here in the Philippines i  play ball then move from city to city to play ball and provinces.</p>
<p><b>Do you have children?</b> Nah,</p>
<p><b>Have you made mistakes in your life that has affected your career? If you would like to go into detail please explain</b>?<br />
Yeah man i almost give up a lot of times in this game and in my dream. I was addicted to friends, drink, party late night, girls, even smoke i try it before. I get depress when i lost some of the friends or girlfriend and i almost decided to quit i thought i wasn&#8217;t good enough. until my family talk to me one day heart to heart and give me some piece of advise. then that&#8217;s my dream light up again. and getting closer to God i mean the work has just only begun. Whatever he say she say i don&#8217;t let any negative issue comes in my mind. i just keep working everyday and try to get better. They keep talking I keep shooting.</p>
<p>What is your basketball standing now? Do you play &#8212; High school, college, professional, semi pro or retired? I play some of the open leagues here in the Philippines and been done that High School Basketball Varsity. Now I&#8217;m in a process of  college basketball try out this year. Then gotta try out for PBA D-League this upcoming summer.</p>
<p><b>What are your personal goals as a player?</b> To build up this dream and become a pro</p>
<p><b>What are your basketball dreams?</b> To play in the PBA</p>
<p><b>Are you happy with your basketball game?</b> Yeah everyday i practice i know everything will be pretty near good closer to my dream as long as i keep working.</p>
<p><b>Have you received many accolades and honors through basketball?</b> Yeah some of the awards and the important thing is MY PRIDE</p>
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		<title>Anton Erlandsson</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:44:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Q</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="220" height="190" src="http://www.aplayerslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Anton-Erlandsson.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="Anton-Erlandsson" title="Anton-Erlandsson" /></p><p><b>Name</b>: Anton</p>
<p><b>Where are you from?</b> Sweden</p>
<p><b>How old are you?</b> 13</p>
<p><b>When did you start playing the game?</b> 12</p>
<p><b>What made you interested in playing basketball?</b> The teamwork,and the hustle</p>
<p><b>Do you remember your first organized basketball game?</b> Yes, i rode the bench, and the first play i made i went to the wrong basket <img src='http://www.aplayerslife.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif' alt=':P' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><b>How did you play and how did it make you feel?</b> i feelt happy because i knew i wanted to improve from that first game.</p>
<p><b><b>When did you begin to take basketball seriously and why?</b></b> i think after this years summer break. i had gone into a relationship, and after a heart break with her i noticed that basketball helped me. the guys i played ball with were still there, and i knew they always would be there to help me.</p>
<p><b>Does your family support you playing basketball?</b> Yes, but they always preach academics first, and i do put effort into both the court and the classroom.</p>
<p><b>What influenced you to play basketball?</b> i think Vince Carter, when i saw him fly on youtube, i think it was the dunk contest. it was just a sensation, and i feelt like something had happened.</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite aspect of playing basketball?</b> The intensity down the stretch, when down by a few. 10 sweaty teens who can put aside all their problems to win a game of pure passion and will. seeing them give up their bodies just to earn an extra point or two is perfect.</p>
<p><b>What is your motivation to play?</b> I want to be great, i want to be accepted by my friends as a basketballer. i strive to achieve the best i can be, i love the game to much to completely walk away from it, so why cant i just become the best i can be.</p>
<p><b>What are your habits before a game?</b> I wake up and walk 2 laps around the gym court before skool starts, and before i tip off i always jump up and touch the net and let my legs recover</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite hobby?</b> Reading and Working hard in fitness</p>
<p><b>Do play other sports competitively, which sports?</b> The ordinary track and field, bodybuilding, swimming.</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite food to eat before and after games?</b> an apple and a granola bar.</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite pre-game music?</b> Eminem Till i collapse</p>
<p><b><b>Do you have any religious background and basketball?</b></b> Nope, im not a believer of faith</p>
<p><b>How often do you workout?</b> I workout 7 days a week, 5 are basketball, 3 are bodybuilding</p>
<p><b>Do you have a partner or on your own?</b> on my own.</p>
<p><b>Have you gotten seriously injured?</b> Nope, ive gotten so many minor injuries that i cant really feel those any more.</p>
<p><b>What are your strong points in basketball?</b> I hustle, play with Team in mind. and i have a nice shot from outside of key. and my freethows</p>
<p><b>Do you consider yourself healthy and why?</b> Yes, but i am a perfectionists and i need the pefect body</p>
<p><b>Favorites</b></p>
<p><b>Your favorite basketball gear brand?</b> Nikes</p>
<p><b>What size shoe do you wear?</b> 13</p>
<p>Life</p>
<p><b>Do you have many friends who don’t play basketball?</b> Yes, my good friends are my age, but the basketball friends are older.</p>
<p><b>What is life outside of basketball for you?</b> Boring, im tired of drama and relationships.</p>
<p><b>Do you get a lot of attention because you play basketball?</b> No, im pretty funny though so i get popular in that way.</p>
<p><b>What are your plans after your basketball career is over? </b>i  think basketball will always be part of me. i can always shoot shots</p>
<p><b>Is basketball your life?</b> Yes, its true</p>
<p><b>Where has basketball taken you?</b> Nowhere yet, but its taught me how to respect people and mature.</p>
<p><b>Have you traveled a lot through basketball? If so, where have you been and which are your favorite places?</b> Ive never been anywhere outside of the skool areas where we play other teams.</p>
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		<title>Rich Morantus</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:27:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Q</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="220" height="190" src="http://www.aplayerslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Rich-Morantus.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="Rich-Morantus" title="Rich-Morantus" /></p><b>Name</b>: Rich Morantus <b>Where are you from?</b> : Born in Brooklyn New York, raised in Boston Mass. <b>How old are you?</b> 27 <b>When did you start playing the game?</b> I started playing in the 5th grade. <b>What made you interested in playing basketball?</b> : When I lived in Brooklyn, my uncle always played ball at [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="220" height="190" src="http://www.aplayerslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Rich-Morantus.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="Rich-Morantus" title="Rich-Morantus" /></p><p><b>Name</b>: Rich Morantus</p>
<p><b>Where are you from?</b> : Born in Brooklyn New York, raised in Boston Mass.</p>
<p><b>How old are you?</b> 27</p>
<p><b>When did you start playing the game?</b> I started playing in the 5th grade.</p>
<p><b>What made you interested in playing basketball?</b> : When I lived in Brooklyn, my uncle always played ball at the park. He seemed to be so good. I wanted to be good too.</p>
<p><b>Do you remember your first organized basketball game?</b> No</p>
<p><b>How did you play and how did it make you feel?</b> Playing ball makes me feel great. It’s a feeling I can’t even explain.</p>
<p><b><b>When did you begin to take basketball seriously and why?</b></b> : I use to think I would just get better at basketball without doing anything. Then I got cut from the team as a sophomore. That flipped my world upside down.</p>
<p><b>Does your family support you playing basketball?</b> : Yes</p>
<p><b>What influenced you to play basketball?</b> : My uncle, although he never knew it.</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite aspect of playing basketball?</b> That feeling you have when you can do so much.</p>
<p><b>What is your motivation to play?</b> I love the game and want to be the best I can possibly be.</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite hobby?</b> Playing ball.</p>
<p><b>Do play other sports competitively, which sports?</b> No.</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite food to eat before and after games?</b> Nothing</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite pre-game music?</b> Listen to music that calms me down.</p>
<p><b><b>Do you have any religious background and basketball?</b></b> Yes, I believe Jesus died for my sins.</p>
<p><b>How often do you workout?</b> Usually twice a day 4 – 6 days per week.</p>
<p><b>Do you have a partner or on your own?</b> Not normally, but its always better when I do.</p>
<p><b>Have you gotten seriously injured?</b> Not too bad.. Thank God. Just ankle sprains and a dislocated finger.</p>
<p><b>What are your strong points in basketball?</b> My strongest point is shooting, but I pass well also.</p>
<p><b>Do you consider yourself healthy and why?</b> Yes, I stay in good shape and try to always eat healthy.</p>
<p><b>Favorites</b></p>
<p><b>Your favorite basketball gear brand?</b> Jordan</p>
<p><b>What size shoe do you wear?</b> 14</p>
<p>Life</p>
<p><b>Do you have many friends who don’t play basketball?</b> : Yes</p>
<p><b>Do you get a lot of attention because you play basketball?</b> : Sometimes</p>
<p><b>What are your plans after your basketball career is over? </b>: Coaching and to help others in basketball</p>
<p><b>What is life outside of basketball for you?</b> Glorifying God with the way I live and my family.</p>
<p><b>Is basketball your life?</b> : My purpose is to glorify God with the gifts he’s blessed me with.</p>
<p><b>Where has basketball taken you?</b> Basketball has helped me to grow as a person and to persevere through any and every struggle.</p>
<p><b>Do you have children?</b> Yes</p>
<p><b>Have you made mistakes in your life that has affected your career? If you would like to go into detail please explain</b>. I could have worked harder at my game before high school</p>
<p>What is your basketball standing now? Do you play — High school, college, professional, semi pro or retired? At this point I’m not playing on any professionally team, but I continue to workout and stay in shape for opportunities that might come my way.</p>
<p><b>What are your personal goals as a player?</b> To reach the potential that God has for me in basketball. I strive for perfection.</p>
<p><b>What are your basketball dreams?</b> To play professionally overseas and in the NBA.</p>
<p><b>Are you happy with your basketball game?</b> I’m never satisfied with my game. I can always get better.</p>
<p><b>Have you received many accolades and honors through basketball?</b> I guess I haven’t done too bad.</p>
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		<title>Calvin Romero</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:26:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Q</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="220" height="190" src="http://www.aplayerslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/calvin-romero.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="calvin-romero" title="calvin-romero" /></p><b>Name</b>: Calvin Romero <b>Where are you from?</b> : New York, Manhattan <b>How old are you?</b> : 14 years old <b>When did you start playing the game?</b> : On my school <b>What made you interested in playing basketball?</b> : I don’t know, I just loved it <b>Do you remember your first organized basketball game?</b> No How [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="220" height="190" src="http://www.aplayerslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/calvin-romero.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="calvin-romero" title="calvin-romero" /></p><p><b>Name</b>: Calvin Romero</p>
<p><b>Where are you from?</b> : New York, Manhattan<br />
<b>How old are you?</b> : 14 years old</p>
<p><b>When did you start playing the game?</b> : On my school</p>
<p><b>What made you interested in playing basketball?</b> : I don’t know, I just loved it</p>
<p><b>Do you remember your first organized basketball game?</b> No</p>
<p><b>How did you play and how did it make you feel?</b> I played hard, maked 17 points</p>
<p><b><b>When did you begin to take basketball seriously and why?</b></b> : When I started playing for my school team, which had won a lot of trophies and championships</p>
<p><b>Does your family support you playing basketball?</b> : Yes, a lot</p>
<p><b>What influenced you to play basketball?</b> : I always liked sports, but basketball was unique for me</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite aspect of playing basketball?</b> Teamwork</p>
<p><b>What is your motivation to play?</b> Collecting sneakers</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite hobby?</b> Play Basketball</p>
<p><b>Do play other sports competitively, which sports?</b> Baseball</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite food to eat before and after games?</b> Vitamin Water</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite pre-game music?</b> Amazing</p>
<p><b><b>Do you have any religious background and basketball?</b></b> No</p>
<p><b>How often do you workout?</b> 2 days a week</p>
<p><b>Do you have a partner or on your own?</b> My Own</p>
<p><b>Have you gotten seriously injured?</b> No</p>
<p><b>What are your strong points in basketball?</b> My strong points are the long shots</p>
<p><b>Do you consider yourself healthy and why?</b> Yes, because I eat a lot of fruits, and like a lot of juice</p>
<p><b>Favorites</b></p>
<p><b>Your favorite basketball gear brand?</b> I love NIKE</p>
<p><b>What size shoe do you wear?</b> 7</p>
<p>Life</p>
<p><b>Do you have many friends who don’t play basketball?</b> : No</p>
<p><b>Do you get a lot of attention because you play basketball?</b> : Yes</p>
<p><b>What are your plans after your basketball career is over? </b>:Have my own brand of shoes</p>
<p><b>Is basketball your life?</b> : Yes</p>
<p><b>Where has basketball taken you?</b> Basketball had taken me to another states to play</p>
<p><b>Do you have children?</b> No</p>
<p><b>Have you made mistakes in your life that has affected your career? If you would like to go into detail please explain</b>. No</p>
<p>What is your basketball standing now? Do you play — High school, college, professional, semi pro or retired? High School</p>
<p><b>What are your basketball dreams?</b> Go to the NBA</p>
<p><b>Are you happy with your basketball game?</b> Yes</p>
<p><b>Have you received many accolades and honors through basketball?</b> A lot</p>
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		<title>Noemi Castellon</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:24:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Q</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="220" height="190" src="http://www.aplayerslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Noemi-Castellon.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="Noemi-Castellon" title="Noemi-Castellon" /></p><b>Name</b>: Noemi Castellon <b>Where are you from?</b> : Bakersfield, California <b>How old are you?</b> : 17 <b>When did you start playing the game?</b> : 5th grade <b>What made you interested in playing basketball?</b> : the way people could have so much passion for it <b>Do you remember your first organized basketball game?</b> yeah How did [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="220" height="190" src="http://www.aplayerslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Noemi-Castellon.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="Noemi-Castellon" title="Noemi-Castellon" /></p><p><b>Name</b>: Noemi Castellon</p>
<p><b>Where are you from?</b> : Bakersfield, California<br />
<b>How old are you?</b> : 17</p>
<p><b>When did you start playing the game?</b> : 5th grade</p>
<p><b>What made you interested in playing basketball?</b> : the way people could have so much passion for it</p>
<p><b>Do you remember your first organized basketball game?</b> yeah</p>
<p><b>How did you play and how did it make you feel?</b> it was a co-ed league, and it made me feel like that was i was meant to do</p>
<p><b><b>When did you begin to take basketball seriously and why?</b></b> : 6th grade, because i had so much passion for it, its all i ever wanted to do</p>
<p><b>Does your family support you playing basketball?</b> : yeah, especially my mom, she loves the game as much as I do</p>
<p><b>What influenced you to play basketball?</b> : my mom was the main one who pushed towards the game</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite aspect of playing basketball?</b> i think the best part is how close you get to your teammates</p>
<p><b>What is your motivation to play?</b> my main motivation is just the love I have for the game</p>
<p><b>What are your habits before a game?</b> after a game, I usually go back and think about all my mistakes and how I can improve</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite hobby?</b> I love listening to music, at all hours of the day</p>
<p><b>Do play other sports competitively, which sports?</b>I play volleyball and softball as well</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite food to eat before and after games?</b> Panda express! haha I love it</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite pre-game music?</b> I love Kanye and TI</p>
<p><b><b>Do you have any religious background and basketball?</b></b> yeah</p>
<p><b>How often do you workout?</b> I spend at least 3 a day</p>
<p><b>Do you have a partner or on your own?</b> im usually by myself, unless we have team practices</p>
<p><b>Have you gotten seriously injured?</b> Luckily I haven’t.</p>
<p><b>What are your strong points in basketball?</b> im an AMAZING shooter</p>
<p><b>Do you consider yourself healthy and why?</b> I think im healthier than the average person, I do a lot of excercise</p>
<p><b>Favorites</b></p>
<p><b>Your favorite basketball gear brand?</b> I love NIKE</p>
<p><b>What size shoe do you wear?</b> I wear a size 7</p>
<p>Life</p>
<p><b>Do you have many friends who don’t play basketball?</b> : yeah</p>
<p><b>What is life outside of basketball for you?</b> : its all mainly focused on school when im not playing</p>
<p><b>Do you get a lot of attention because you play basketball?</b> : I do, its always “hey, don’t you play basketball?”</p>
<p><b>What are your plans after your basketball career is over? </b>: I want to focus on my education and my career</p>
<p><b>Is basketball your life?</b> : its about 70% of it</p>
<p><b>Where has basketball taken you?</b> its taken me to so many places, physically, emotionally, and mentally</p>
<p><b>Have you traveled a lot through basketball? If so, where have you been and which are your favorite places?</b> I’ve been to Colorado, San Diego, Arizona, Santa Barbara, and some others but I have to say, Colorado was my all time favorite</p>
<p><b>Do you have children?</b> I don’t</p>
<p><b>Have you made mistakes in your life that has affected your career? If you would like to go into detail please explain</b>. I think my biggest mistake was probably taking one year off, if I had worked out all that year, I would have been so much better.</p>
<p>What is your basketball standing now? Do you play — High school, college, professional, semi pro or retired? I now play in High School</p>
<p><b>What are your personal goals as a player?</b> I would really like to lead our team farther in the playoffs, and improve my game enough to keep playing when I’m older</p>
<p><b>What are your basketball dreams?</b> I would really like to keep playing in college</p>
<p><b>Are you happy with your basketball game?</b> I am happy with it, but there’s always room for improvements</p>
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		<title>Corey Nguyen</title>
		<link>http://www.aplayerslife.com/corey-nguyen.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:23:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Q</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="220" height="190" src="http://www.aplayerslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Corey-Nguyen.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="Corey-Nguyen" title="Corey-Nguyen" /></p><b>Name</b>: Corey Nguyen <b>Where are you from?</b> : Denver <b>How old are you?</b> : 15 <b>When did you start playing the game?</b> : 3rd grade <b>What made you interested in playing basketball?</b> : wanting to go pro <b>Do you remember your first organized basketball game?</b> yes How did you play and how did it make [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="220" height="190" src="http://www.aplayerslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Corey-Nguyen.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="Corey-Nguyen" title="Corey-Nguyen" /></p><p><b>Name</b>: Corey Nguyen</p>
<p><b>Where are you from?</b> : Denver</p>
<p><b>How old are you?</b> : 15</p>
<p><b>When did you start playing the game?</b> : 3rd grade</p>
<p><b>What made you interested in playing basketball?</b> : wanting to go pro</p>
<p><b>Do you remember your first organized basketball game?</b> yes</p>
<p><b>How did you play and how did it make you feel?</b> well, unstopable</p>
<p><b><b>When did you begin to take basketball seriously and why?</b></b> : 7th grade</p>
<p><b>Does your family support you playing basketball?</b> : very much</p>
<p><b>What influenced you to play basketball?</b> : its my calling</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite aspect of playing basketball?</b> being on a team/family</p>
<p><b>What is your motivation to play?</b> my family</p>
<p><b>What are your habits before a game?</b> pray</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite hobby?</b> basketball/video games</p>
<p><b>Do play other sports competitively, which sports?</b> i used to play football</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite food to eat before and after games?</b> before- something healthy. after-somthing huge and filling.</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite pre-game music?</b> soothing rap</p>
<p><b><b>Do you have any religious background and basketball?</b></b> jesus</p>
<p><b>How often do you workout?</b> 4-5 days a week</p>
<p><b>Do you have a partner or on your own?</b> own</p>
<p><b>Have you gotten seriously injured?</b> just some neck sprains and ankle sprains.</p>
<p><b>What are your strong points in basketball?</b> being able to see the court and finding the open man. shooting and crossing over</p>
<p><b>Do you consider yourself healthy and why?</b> yes because i watch what i eat and stay away from too much sugar and fats.</p>
<p><b>Favorites</b></p>
<p><b>Your favorite basketball gear brand?</b> Nike</p>
<p><b>What size shoe do you wear?</b> 11.5</p>
<p>Life</p>
<p><b>Do you have many friends who don’t play basketball?</b> : yes</p>
<p><b>What is life outside of basketball for you?</b> : basketball is life</p>
<p><b>Do you get a lot of attention because you play basketball?</b> : yes</p>
<p><b>What are your plans after your basketball career is over? </b>:maybe be a private basketball trainer</p>
<p><b>Is basketball your life?</b> : no my family is, then basketball</p>
<p><b>Where has basketball taken you?</b> through great and heart breaking moments</p>
<p><b>Have you traveled a lot through basketball? If so, where have you been and which are your favorite places?</b> no not much</p>
<p><b>Do you have children?</b> no</p>
<p><b>Have you made mistakes in your life that has affected your career? If you would like to go into detail please explain</b>. no</p>
<p>What is your basketball standing now? Do you play — High school, college, professional, semi pro or retired? I am attending Wylie High in the 09-10 season as a freshman. AHMO</p>
<p><b>What are your personal goals as a player?</b> i am aiming for the NBA</p>
<p><b>What are your basketball dreams?</b> to be an NBA player</p>
<p><b>Are you happy with your basketball game?</b> theres always room for improvment</p>
<p><b>Have you received many accolades and honors through basketball?</b> still young</p>
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		<title>Ricky Pangestu</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:21:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Q</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://aplayerslife.com/wp/?p=835</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="220" height="190" src="http://www.aplayerslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Ricky-Pangestu.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="Ricky-Pangestu" title="Ricky-Pangestu" /></p><b>Name</b>: Ricky Pangestu <b>Where are you from?</b> Indonesia <b>How old are you?</b> 20 <b>When did you start playing the game?</b> I start playing when I was 11 years old <b>What made you interested in playing basketball?</b> When I first score the basket and my grandmother who introduced the basketball to me. Do you remember your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="220" height="190" src="http://www.aplayerslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Ricky-Pangestu.jpg" class="attachment-medium wp-post-image" alt="Ricky-Pangestu" title="Ricky-Pangestu" /></p><p><b>Name</b>: Ricky Pangestu</p>
<p><b>Where are you from?</b> Indonesia</p>
<p><b>How old are you?</b> 20</p>
<p><b>When did you start playing the game?</b><br />
I start playing when I was 11 years old</p>
<p><b>What made you interested in playing basketball?</b> When I first score the basket and my grandmother who introduced the basketball to me.</p>
<p><b>Do you remember your first organized basketball game?</b> No, I never organized the basketball game</p>
<p><b>How did you play and how did it make you feel?</b> When I’ve got stress I always play it, I don’t know why I hope I can find something in there.</p>
<p><b><b>When did you begin to take basketball seriously and why?</b></b> When I was 14 years old, because I want try to a dunk a basketball in a game.</p>
<p><b>Does your family support you playing basketball?</b> Not, really</p>
<p><b>What influenced you to play basketball?</b> My grandmother</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite aspect of playing basketball?</b> Jump shooting,play together with friends.</p>
<p><b>What is your motivation to play?</b> Dunk the basketball</p>
<p><b>What are your habits before a game?</b> Stretching, and shooting</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite hobby?</b> Basketball of course</p>
<p><b>Do play other sports competitively, which sports?</b> Sprint, and long distance running</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite food to eat before and after games?</b> nothing</p>
<p><b>What is your favorite pre-game music?</b> Here I am, and our lives</p>
<p><b><b>Do you have any religious background and basketball?</b></b> Buddhism</p>
<p><b>How often do you workout?</b> Everyday,I work so hard everyday</p>
<p><b>Do you have a partner or on your own?</b> No,just me</p>
<p><b>Have you gotten seriously injured?</b> Yes,I have knee injury like meniscus injury</p>
<p><b>What are your strong points in basketball?</b> Jump shooting, and my lay up</p>
<p><b>Do you consider yourself healthy and why?</b> Yes, whatever I’m only 5’4 and I have weal knees, but I’ve strong legs, and I can handle my jump shooting everytime</p>
<p><b>Favorites</b></p>
<p><b>Your favorite basketball gear brand?</b> Not to important, sometimes I use Nike, sometimes I use Reebok</p>
<p><b>What size shoe do you wear?</b> 42 (International Sizing)</p>
<p>Life</p>
<p><b>Do you have many friends who don’t play basketball?</b> Yes,I do</p>
<p><b>What is life outside of basketball for you?</b> Keep together with a people who I love like family,friends</p>
<p><b>Do you get a lot of attention because you play basketball?</b> Yes,because my jump</p>
<p><b>What are your plans after your basketball career is over? </b>I want to spent it to my child,and my grandchild</p>
<p><b>Is basketball your life?</b> Yes,it is my life</p>
<p><b>Where has basketball taken you?</b> nope</p>
<p><b>Have you traveled a lot through basketball? If so, where have you been and which are your favorite places?</b> My university,UPH</p>
<p><b>Do you have children?</b> No,I don’t</p>
<p><b>Have you made mistakes in your life that has affected your career? If you would like to go into detail please explain</b>. No,I haven’t</p>
<p>What is your basketball standing now? Do you play — High school, college, professional, semi pro or retired? I’m just playing with other people who love the game</p>
<p><b>What are your personal goals as a player?</b> Dunk in the game</p>
<p><b>What are your basketball dreams?</b> Dunk of course</p>
<p><b>Are you happy with your basketball game?</b> Yes</p>
<p><b>Have you received many accolades and honors through basketball?</b> No,just my pride</p>
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