Making the Play with Dave Briglio – Episode 11

Coach Parker Bratton joins Dave to discusshis story, why youths should play sport and so much more

Parker is a pretty quiet guy, but very passionate about sports and healthy living.  He grew up in small suburban Lincoln, RI, and knew he wanted to play sports in college. Parker will share his life experiences along that path, which led to great opportunities in life for him.

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Parker believes all youth should play sports, not only for the physical and social benefits, but also to create opportunities in their lives after competitive sports are no longer an option or a desire.  This passion has led him to helping student-athletes make well-informed decisions in their college selection process.

Here’s some of Parker’s Story, which you’ll want to hear much more of on the show:

Right away, Parker succeeded in reaching his first goal: playing Division 1 lacrosse at St. John’s University. However, after 2 years of not seeing the field, Parker decided to transfer to Stevenson University (MD).  Over the next 2 years he and the team made it to the Division III National Championship Semi-Finals in 2012 and won the National Championship in 2013.  

coachIn this Episode:

• Recognize and understand the stages of being a Student Athlete: Dream Stage (Middle/High School), Reality Stage (College/University) and Afterlife Stage when you become a “NARP” (Non-Athlete/Regular Person)
• The importance student-athlete decision-making (i.e. not parents, coaches, friends, etc.)
• How to stay active on your own terms and find competition that satisfies you after college, and in your career.
• The importance of rememebering what playing sports in college will do for you.