014 (C/P): In this episode, I speak with Jeannot Basima, one of my players who has just completed his high school career and is about to begin his career at Yale. Jeannot is from the Democratic Republic of Congo and he shares insight about: Growing up in CongoComing to the U.S.Understanding your whyStaying focused through adversityLeadershipThe opportunity to attend YaleJeannot has some powerful ideas to share with players and coaches alike. It meant a lot to me to be able to do this interview and I hope you enjoy. Here is a link to the documentary, Congo-USA Basketball PJB Goma, Kivu, by Youcef Ouldyassia that depicts growing up in Goma, the work of the PJB Academy, and the journey to the U.S. for two players (Jeannot Basima and Cesar Tchilombo). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWCAoOPp8UE And here is link to a GoFundMe page where you can donate to the PJB Academy https://gofund.me/94a77c59 Funds raised  by this page will be split as follows: 75% will go to support PJB in Congo: scholarships to local schools, as well as support of the basketball and life skills programs;25% will be used to cover the costs of bringing players to the US for basketball summer camps and incidentals after they join schools (travel, partial tuitions, insurance, books, etc.)The use of funds by this organization is audited and the report is available to donors upon request. Chapters: IntroductionGrowing Up in CongoUnderstanding Your WhyA Chance to Come to the U.S.Adjusting to Life in the U.S.Freshman YearGiving Everything You HaveCivil War, Pandemic, and VolcanoesSophomore YearDealing with DoubtMVP/Just a Kid from CongoJunior YearImpacting the GameSenior YearFeeling Like It's All On YourCoach-Player TensionBeing Recruited by YaleReturning HomeFinal ThoughtsThanks so much for listening! If this show brought you value, please share it. If you have questions, comments, or if I can help you in anyway, please contact me on my website, CultureandConfidence.com.