Power Player
Anmol Mattu

Age: 13

Hometown: Richmond

Sport: Basketball

Team: Steveston-London Senior Secondary School basketball team.

When did you begin playing?
In Grade 3.

Most memorable moments:
Leading my under-14 B.C. Summer Games team to second place against a strong Fraser Valley team in the semi- finals. Playing for the under- 13 boys and girls teams in the 2008 provincials and leading both teams to second place and averaging 26 points per game. Playing for the senior girls basketball team and averaging 24 points per game.

Highlights:
Winning RCMP Team Izzat 3-3 basketball tournament. Leading AAA senior girls basketball team to second place in Richmond. Winning 3-D elite boys team in the under-13 provincial with less than 24 seconds on the shot clock and a tied game. I stole the ball from a boy doing a lay-up and I hustled down the court and I got the basket in. The final score was 55 - 50; we won.

What do you love most about your sport?
I love the pace of the game and the competition.

How do you balance your school life with sports?
I am very busy. I have no time to sit. I enjoy working hard and completing my homework on time. I am happy I made the principal’s honour roll.

Who do you consider your support team outside of the game?
My family, Drive Basketball Academy’s coaching staff, Pasha Bains, my personal trainer Isaac Payne.

Advice for aspiring athletes:
Believe in yourself and never give up. Be proud of who you are and don’t get mixed up with the wrong crowd. Avoid pressure and ask for help when you need it.

Career goals:
I would like to play for Team Canada and play in the WNBA. Above all I want to graduate from law school.