On the Athletes as Educators podcast, Angie interviews current and former elite athletes who are doing extraordinary things outside of sports. On episode 14 Angie interviews John D. who is from Detroit, the founder of the J.D. White P.L.A.Y. Foundation, which is a Non-Profit Youth Organization who's target is under priviledged youth locally, nationally, and internationally. He's an influential mentor in the Detroit metropolitan area, former professional basketball player, successful high school basketball coach, as well as a licensed minister. John is also a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, where he earned his Bachelors of Arts degree in Business Technology. John's upcoming novel The Black Athlete depicts a story of an African-American boy from Detroit, Michigan, with dreams and aspirations of becoming a professional athlete. Its a story of perseverance, triumph, and tragedy.They discuss how to know if a player really loves the game and the importance of having a support system.
Find out more information about him at www.theblackathlete.com
