Caden Salyers fulfilled his longtime dream when he put pen to paper.
The Lakewood senior signed a letter of intent Sunday to affix the basketball crew at Southwestern Christian College after graduating from highschool this spring.
Earlier than signing, Salyers shared just a few phrases for the gang of household, associates and supporters.
“First I want to thank God. I wouldn't be right here with out Him. I might additionally prefer to thank my dad and mom for investing their time and love in me and thank my dad for being the perfect coach I may have ever requested for,” he mentioned.
Salyers additionally thanked his different coaches who’ve been on the street with him.
“I might additionally prefer to thank my AAU coach, Coach Willie. Thanks for pushing me and making me higher. Due to Coach Wooldridge for believing in me and giving me an opportunity to play on the varsity stage,” he mentioned.
Salyers' love for basketball started in first grade, and he's been taking pictures ever since.
Signing a school basketball contract has at all times been certainly one of Salyers' lifelong desires.
“It's been my dream since childhood,” he mentioned.
Signing with Southwestern was a simple selection, in response to Salyers.
“I felt at residence and was handled like household,” he mentioned.
When Salyers seems again on his favourite moments from highschool promenade, he had many, however one stood out probably the most.
“I received the Heartland Christian Athletic Affiliation state match twice,” he mentioned.
When not taking pictures hoops within the health club, Salyers plans to review kinesiology and enterprise.
Salyers' recommendation for others engaged on their desires? By no means quit.
“Hold working and by no means quit. Your desires don't must be simply desires.”
