"When I first came down to the Student Athletes program ... I remember Doc Nicelli telling the group of kids at practice to 'buy into the system.' At that time I had no idea what it meant…Now…I understand that 'buying into the system' meant trusting, believing in the cause, and contributing your full effort to whatever you do…My experience with the Student Athletes program was better than anything I could’ve imagined it would be. It taught me the value of hard work, built my leadership qualities, and helped me grow as an individual…I want to thank…Student Athletes Inc. for accepting me and making me the person I am today."

Bryant Dunston
Student Athletes Alumnus

"To anyone and everyone who has every sponsored or supported Doc and Student Athletes: it has allowed young people like me to be successful in our journey, to having a better life and becoming a better person…Student Athletes Inc.’s programs have served me well and it has been a family away from my family. Every Student Athlete who has passed through this program has left with very valuable lessons…Thank you Doc, Student Athletes, and to those who sponsor you."

Carl "Magic" Krauser
Student Athletes alumnus

"When you grow up in the ghetto surrounded by drugs, death, and poverty, there isn’t much hope of living well or making anything of yourself. Hopes and dreams are always grossly overshadowed by a harsh reality. Then, my high school coach introduced me to Doc Nicelli and Student Athletes…suddenly, winning became a reality. Student Athletes gave me a place to play basketball. A ticket to success and winning…I thank God to have found Doc Nicelli and Student Athletes, my safe haven.

Marty Salley
Student Athletes alumnus

"Playing for an organization that wanted to win more than anything in the world, but would not sacrifice its principles to do it, was a lesson in itself…We had to learn to lose before we understood the joys of winning…if you did not perform in the classroom, you did not play…These lessons altered our lives forever. I believe that it was here that we learned how to deal with different people and how to be responsible for our actions…success in large part is due to the lessons learned and principles instilled by the Student Athletes program."

Tony Ducket
Student Athletes alumnus
Board of Directors

"Respect, education, experience and discipline-these four words will never leave my vocabulary…."

Ian Mahoney
Student Athletes alumnus
Board of Directors

What I learned on the court transcended into my personal life. My self-confidence soared. I began to challenge myself academically and embrace new and exciting experiences that increased my understanding of myself and the world in which I live."

Jason David Williams
Student Athletes alumnus

"Student Athletes Inc. has been a major contributor to my success today."

Mark "Spud" Morse
Student Athletes alumnus