Olivia Lett played high school basketball at Pana H.S. in Pana Illinois. She went on and played DI Basketball at Southern Illinois University and finished her college career at Illinois Wesleyan University. After 1 year of playing professionally, Coach Lett embarked on her college coaching career as an assistant and just finished her 6th year as the Head Coach at Millikin. Her last 3 seasons the Big Blue have a record of 70-18. Coach Lett has a great story including her love of "getting on the driveway" to work on her skills as a player! Enjoy this one!

Darren Tee was born and raised in a little town in Illinois along the Mississippi River. He went on to attend the University of Illinois. Darren walked on to the University of Illinois football team in 1983. In his first year on the UI football team, they were Big 10 Champions and played in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Darren had a 33 year career as a elementary educator and high school track and golf coach. He also had a short stint as a caddie for a high school friend and PGA professional, Todd Hamilton. Enjoy his story!

Dave Wischnowsky grew up in Bourbannais, IL where he played high school sports and developed a passion for writing. After earning his degree in journalism from the University of Illinois, Dave started his career as a sportwriter in Ottawa, IL. Later he made a jump to the Chicago Tribune which was one of the largest newspapers in the United States. Dave now works in marketing full time. However, he continues to stay a part of the media through digital media. Enjoy his story!

Neil Bresnahan committed to play basketball at the University of Illinois in 1976. Neil played high school basketball at Oak Park Fenwick High School. He was a part of Lou Henson's first recruiting class. Neil was a 6-6 Forward with skills that resemble today's European style players. He could shoot, rebound, drive, pass and defend at a very high level. During his days as an Illini, he got to guard some of the best who ever played the game, including Magic Johnson. Bresnahan was a starter on the 1979 Illini team that started 15-0, including an upset of Magic's #1 Ranked Michigan State Spartans.

After graduation, Neil was selected in the NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors. A bad knee injury ended his playing days. Neil lives in the Chicago area and has spent the last 30 plus years working in the financial industry.

Levi Cobb was born and raised on the southside of Chicago. He won a Illinois high school state basketball championship in 1976 as the star at Morgan Park High School. After high school, Levi committed to the University of Illinois and to play for Coach Lou Henson. Levi helped carve the path for many Chicago Public League kids to follow his lead and play at the University of Illinois.

Dave (Coach) Kreps coached basketball at the college and high school level for over 30 years. He also was one of the founders and operators of the American Youth Basketball Tour for 20 years. He was also an Assistant Basketball Coach on Lou Henson's staff at the University of Illinois during the highly successful 1980's which peaked with a Final Four appearance in 1989. Dave also will tell you the story of his fight with cancer and how he feels his mental approach has helped him be successful in this battle. Enjoy!!!

Matt Thomann was a college basketball player at Millikin University in Decatur, IL. He later became a high school biology teacher, coach and adminsitrator at Deer Creek - Mackinaw High School near Peoria, IL. Matt now lives in Nashville, TN where he has started a business called "Mental Mettle Coaching". Matt works with high school and college athletes to help them with their mental approach to athletic performances. He will also share his personal health experiences that helped shape his philosophy and approach in working with athletes.