Claire Constant has been surrounded by the world of soccer for as long as she can remember. "I started playing soccer by the time I could walk," Claire shares with a laugh as she reflects on her earliest memory in the sport. For her, soccer came naturally. Throughout her time in high school and college—at T.C. Williams High School and the University of Virginia respectively—, Claire continued to strengthen her skills on the pitch, deepen her knowledge of the game, and work to

Anthony Johnson knew he wanted to pursue a career in sports management and athlete representation since he was in high school. For this Baltimore, Maryland native, there was something about helping athletes reach success in their endeavors on and off the court that ignited a spark within him. This was just the beginning. After completing his senior thesis at the University of Maryland on the disparities of people of color and managerial roles across all sports, Anthony confir

Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Ande'a Cherisier knew she wanted to play basketball at the highest level from a young age. Despite participating in a variety of sports growing up—including swimming, soccer, softball and volleyball—, there was something unique about the game of basketball that quickly captivated her. "I really enjoyed the aggressiveness. I loved the energy. I just loved everything about the game," Ande'a highlights. This was just the start. As she imme

Faith. Patience. Trust. Focus. For Mir McLean, these four words represent the main pillars that paved the way for her return to basketball after suffering a season-ending knee injury during her second season at the University of Virginia; and ones that allowed her to discover her leadership skills both on and off the court. "I learned a lot about myself emotionally, spiritually, vocally. I learned to have a voice off the court more than I did on the court. I was so used to le

Unrivaled is gearing up for an exciting Season 2! The league announced the addition of two expansion clubs—Breeze BC and Hive BC—, welcomed four new head coaches, and added an array of talent to its exceptional roster pool. The Ballers Magazine got the opportunity to chat with each of the eight head coaches about their respective clubs, learn about their goals for the season, and more during this year's Unrivaled media availability for head coaches.

Sh'Nia Gordon recalls her commitment from a very young age to playing the game of soccer at the highest level. "For me, there wasn't a time where I was like: 'I'm kind of good at this, maybe I can try playing professionally.' I was always like, 'I'm playing professional soccer'," Sh'Nia highlights. A certainty that fueled her day in and day out to strengthen her skills on the pitch and turn her dreams into reality. She was on a mission. As she embarked on her collegiate caree

For Jamil Abiad, his career in basketball has been grounded in one simple factor: his love for the game. A love that was unleashed at the age of 13 years old when he began his journey in the sport, and one that morphed into an incredible story of dedication, personal growth, and mentorship over the years. It was throughout his time as a professional basketball player that Jamil began developing a passion for training athletes. He was captivated by the opportunity to help othe

A start in fashion. A desire for personal growth. A change of scenery. A leap of faith. Four pitstops that led professional makeup artist Danii Uke to discover a world where her two passions merged. For Danii, it all began after college when she decided to pursue a professional makeup career in fashion. A decision that, over the next several years, allowed her to work with an array of models, fashion houses, and global brands. "(It was) very ‘Devil Wears Prada’," she highligh

Trey Phills' connection to the game of basketball was evident from a very young age. From his father playing in the NBA to his proximity to basketball greats throughout his time at Charlotte Christian School, Trey's natural path in basketball was carved in his mind for as long as he can remember. "I always saw myself doing something in basketball, ideally playing professionally. When I was a kid, I used to always say: 'Use the game to be a light to others and to be an inspira