Mark Amin
Age: 20
School: University of South Florida
Major: Biomedical Sciences
Hometown: Tampa, FL
Favorite ice cream:
Cookies and cream
Favorite way to spend downtime:
Fish, hang out with friends and family
What sports have you played?
Swim, Track, Basketball and Cross Country
Place in the world you’d most like to visit?
Greece
What drew you to UW Sports Ministry?
Serving the Lord and spreading the Gospel
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
Having fun, meeting new people, learning new things
Kennedy Andrews
Age: 20
School: Colorado College
Major: Business and Economics
Hometown: Beaumont, TX
Favorite ice cream:
Cookies and cream
Favorite way to spend downtime:
Watching Duck Dynasty/motivational videos
What sports have you played?
Basketball, Football, Track and Baseball
Place in the world you’d most like to visit?
Dubai
What drew you to UW Sports Ministry?
God...I just stumbled upon it and it's a perfect mix of my favorite things and what I believe is part of my purpose from Christ - to use sports to lead people to Christ
What are you most looking forward to next summer?
Traveling and not only helping others but connecting and growing myself closer to Christ and to a different level
Emma Bitzer
Age: 18
School: Graduate of Rivers and Valleys Homeschool
Major: Undecided
Hometown: Crosslake, MN
Favorite ice cream:
Strawberry
Favorite way to spend downtime:
Sitting outside and enjoying nature
What sports have you played?
Cross Country and Ultramarathon
Place in the world you’d most like to visit?
Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon because of the beautiful hiking trails and stunning views.
What drew you to UW Sports Ministry?
I was drawn to UW Sports Ministry because I love teaching, engaging with kids, sharing the Gospel, and connecting with others through sports.
What are you most looking forward to next summer?
I’m most excited about teaching kids about the Gospel, building new friendships, and traveling across the U.S.
Maya Chaput
Age: 19
School: CA State University San Marcos
Major: Kinesiology
Hometown: Murrieta, CA
Favorite ice cream:
Peanut butter chocolate
Favorite way to spend downtime:
Playing guitar, with friends, working out, and hiking/running!
What sports have you played?
Soccer, Gymnastics, Volleyball and Dance
Place in the world you’d most like to visit?
Greece or Italy
What drew you to UW Sports Ministry?
What drew me to UW was their amazing, kind, and open-minded staff and simply their goal and mission statement. Seeing how long they have been established working in young adults lives is truly astonishing and heart warming!
What are you most looking forward to next summer?
I am most looking forward to meeting everyone, creating new memories, exploring new places and building His kingdom!
Nadia Clemente
Age: 19
School: Washington State University
Major: Kinesiology
Hometown: Spokane, WA
Favorite ice cream:
Cherry vanilla
Favorite way to spend downtime:
Tea/coffee with friends
What sports have you played?
Soccer
Place in the world you’d most like to visit?
Greece or Italy!
What drew you to UW Sports Ministry?
UW displayed a fun and positive atmosphere and this is what really drew me to them. I would love to share the Gospel with kids who are learning so much about the world and need a place of refuge and peace. I hope they can find this comfort in the love of God like I have been blessed to receive.
What are you most looking forward to next summer?
I look forward to traveling and sharing the Gospel through sports.
Devan Desai
Age: 20
School: Liberty University
Major: Hospitality Management
Hometown: Warsaw, VA
Favorite ice cream:
Vanilla
Favorite way to spend downtime:
Watching/playing sports
What sports have you played?
Golf and Basketball
Place in the world you’d most like to visit?
Ireland
What drew you to UW Sports Ministry?
Being able to travel while teaching sports and being able to spread the Gospel all at the same time!
What are you most looking forward to next summer?
Connecting with people all over the USA and sharing the Gospel with them, and pouring into kids through sports
Evan Dodson
Age: 22
School: Cedarville University
Major: Sport Business Management
Hometown: Xenia, OH
Favorite ice cream:
Cookies and cream
Favorite way to spend downtime:
Spend time with my family
What sports have you played?
Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Volleyball and Flag Football
Place in the world you’d most like to visit?
I'd love to go to New Zealand and just explore God's creation.
What drew you to UW Sports Ministry?
Being able to evangelize through sports, which is my passion.
What are you most looking forward to next summer?
Making an impact in the kid's lives and hopefully leading them to Christ.
Allie Evans
Age: 23
School: Graduate of Lander University
Major: Exercise Science
Hometown: Varnville, SC
Favorite ice cream:
Cookies and cream
Favorite way to spend downtime:
Napping
What sports have you played?
Soccer and Tennis
Place in the world you’d most like to visit?
Greece
What drew you to UW Sports Ministry?
Getting to show kids love and meeting new people
What are you most looking forward to next summer?
The memories
Izaya Hogan
Age: 21
School: Fayetteville Technical Community College
Major: Computer Science
Hometown: New Orleans, LA & Atlanta, GA
Favorite ice cream:
Butter pecan
Favorite way to spend downtime:
I love to play Call of Duty Mw3, maybe play some basketball
What sports have you played?
Basketball and Soccer
Place in the world you’d most like to visit?
Definitely somewhere wayyy out of the country - like one of those places on Bing's picture of the day
What drew you to UW Sports Ministry?
It was recommended that I join by a friend
What are you most looking forward to next summer?
I am looking forward to the many opportunities that God has for me. Just want to be a vessel for the Lord Jesus Christ!
Amya Jackson
Age: 21
School: James Madison University
Major: Sports and Recreational Management
Hometown: Brookneal, VA
Favorite ice cream:
Chocolate Nut Bar
Favorite way to spend downtime:
Playing Fortnite and basketball
What sports have you played?
Basketball
Place in the world you’d most like to visit?
Alaska
What drew you to UW Sports Ministry?
The combination of my faith in Christ and my passion for basketball
What are you most looking forward to next summer?
Growing in Christ and creating new relationships
Sydney Keck
Age: 19
School: Hardin Simmons University
Major: Physical Education
Hometown: Mansfield, TX
Favorite ice cream:
Cookie dough
Favorite way to spend downtime:
Spending time with family and friends
What sports have you played?
Soccer and Volleyball
Place in the world you’d most like to visit?
Sydney, Australia
What drew you to UW Sports Ministry?
I’ve always wanted to be a part of a sports camp that goes on mission but I didn’t know it existed until I stumbled upon UW! It was exactly what I’ve wanted to do ever since high school, and the Lord set it up perfectly so I can do this!
What are you most looking forward to next summer?
I am most looking forward to meeting all of the kids and people I will be working with, and getting to impact kids with the Gospel through sports!
Jacque Miller
Age: 20
School: Liberty University
Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Angola, IN
Favorite ice cream:
Cookie dough
Favorite way to spend downtime:
Hiking with friends, reading or playing board games
What sports have you played?
Soccer and Track
Place in the world you’d most like to visit?
Marseille, France
What drew you to UW Sports Ministry?
I was originally a camper when I was a child and I really wanted to share the love I got and have for the ministry with others!
What are you most looking forward to next summer?
I'm looking forward to meeting lots of new volunteers and campers as well as rocking out to the songs selected for this year.
Marcus Ostrander
Age: 20
School: Study.com accredited
Major: Education, English as a Second Language Masters
Hometown: Amston, CT
Favorite ice cream:
Breyers mint chocolate chip
Favorite way to spend downtime:
With family or friends
What sports have you played?
Soccer, Basketball, Backyard Football and Volleyball
Place in the world you’d most like to visit?
Iceland - I definitely prefer cold weather and I’d love to hike the volcanos they have there. It looks like a beautiful part of God's creation.
What drew you to UW Sports Ministry?
I’m hoping God. I try to seek ways to serve God with the talents and gifts that He’s given me. I found out about UW when they came to my church and I was able to volunteer as a teenager during the week they were with us. I love using sports as a tool to teach people about Jesus and so when I was looking for what to do with my summer, I believe God directed me to UW as a way that I can tell kids about Jesus and hopefully serve and encourage other churches through a fun and awesome sports camp.
What are you most looking forward to next summer?
I’m definitely excited to travel, growing up my family pretty much kept to New England and Pennsylvania. I’m excited to meet people and experience churches from all over the country. I’m excited to work with a team of likeminded Christians. I’m excited to be able to pass on my love for sports and I’m most excited to see what God has for both me and all the people I come in contact with through the summer.
Parker Reagin
Age: 21
School: Georgia Southern University
Major: Sports Management
Hometown: Henry County, GA
Favorite ice cream:
Vanilla
Favorite way to spend downtime:
Chill with friends, watch sports/tv shows
What sports have you played?
Football and Basketball
Place in the world you’d most like to visit?
Fiji
What drew you to UW Sports Ministry?
Spreading the Gospel, being able to travel, and the sports aspect
What are you most looking forward to next summer?
Meeting new people, networking, and spreading the Gospel
Hailey Severn
Age: 20
School: Calvin University
Major: Sport Management and Studio Art (photography concentration)
Hometown: Spokane, WA
Favorite ice cream:
Michigan Pot Hole
Favorite way to spend downtime:
Playing or watching sports, creating art, hanging out with my friends, traveling
What sports have you played?
Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball
Place in the world you’d most like to visit?
Greece, especially the coast and/or islands
What drew you to UW Sports Ministry?
I didn’t know what UW Sports Ministry was until I happened to find it on Handshake one day. Once I read about it, I became very interested because I love Jesus, I love sports, I love working with kids, and I love traveling - UW combines all four of those!
What are you most looking forward to next summer?
I’m looking forward to growing in my faith while sharing Jesus with others, as well as creating meaningful relationships with my team members while doing it. I’m also excited to get to explore more of the US.
Grant Stockebrand
Age: 18
School: Neosho County Community College
Major: Finance
Hometown: Humboldt, KS
Favorite ice cream:
Butter pecan
Favorite way to spend downtime:
Spending time outdoors hunting, fishing and camping
What sports have you played?
Basketball, Soccer, Track & Field, Cross Country, Tennis and Golf
Place in the world you’d most like to visit?
Switzerland
What drew you to UW Sports Ministry?
Attending sports camp and volunteering at my local church, wanted to do more with UW
What are you most looking forward to next summer?
Traveling the country and meeting new people
Eva Whiteman
Age: 20
School: Liberty University
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Holland, MI
Favorite ice cream:
Chocolate chip cookie dough
Favorite way to spend downtime:
Reading, doing anything outside or working out
What sports have you played?
Track & Field, Swim & Dive, Volleyball and Gymnastics
Place in the world you’d most like to visit?
Greece
What drew you to UW Sports Ministry?
I was drawn to UW because of the opportunity they present that will allow us to serve the Lord and love on His children in a unique environment that has the potential to bridge gaps and create beautiful, lasting relationships.
What are you most looking forward to next summer?
I’m so excited to see how the Lord moves in, through and with us as we travel and minister to the kids and churches we will encounter!