Interview w/ Jordan Radcliff (Thomas University Student Assistant)

06/29/20 • 30 min

Coach Radcliff discuses how attending four different colleges helped shape him into the man he is today. He finished his eligibility at Thomas University and Coach Brent Crews quickly moved him from Student Athlete - to Student Assistant. Not only did he serve as a practice player, he was on the road recruiting - which resulted in six commitments! His HC trusted him so much that he gave him ten scouts this past season! Coach Radcliff has a unique story to say the least - enjoy!

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