Nothing comes easy when you make the decision to be great. One of the most important lessons I have learned is to become comfortable with being uncomfortable.
Gigi Battle drives to the basket against ABC Prep.
The opportunity to attend DME Academy allowed me to flourish on many levels. I am surrounded by incredible coaches and athletes in a competitive environment where I am pushed to my limits each and every day. All of the extra work I have put in has allowed me to grow my game tremendously. Competing at a high level in practice each day, balancing my schoolwork and studies, weight training 3 days a week, watching film and playing the highest level teams in the country has made a huge difference in my development and preparation for college.
Leaving my home state of New Jersey and moving to a boarding school in Florida was difficult. While I was comfortable with my previous school, I knew in order to accomplish the goals I set for myself, it was imperative that I made a change.
This is simply a personal example, but the thought of being uncomfortable can be overwhelming. In my case I had to remind myself of the end goal. My love for the game of basketball was stronger than my fear of starting over and proving myself on a new team, in a new state - far from home. I have come to realize that making myself uncomfortable was essential for my growth. Having a true love for the game (but more importantly the process) came with the willingness to make sacrifices. I continue to persevere through the process of becoming great. I look forward to sharing more in the near future. Until then - Happy Holidays!
Talk soon!
-GiGi Battle
