Our group of HEA alumni in the class of 2016 is as talented as any, and eager to make their mark in high school this upcoming season.  In part I of our All-Access Class of 2016, we take a close look at those student-athletes who look to impact the MIAA this season.

All-Access Class of 2016 MIAA

 

 

 

 

Kendall Baldwin – 5’11”, G, 2016 – Springfield, MA

What school do you attend?

Springfield Renaissance School

What league does your school compete in?

MIAA Division III

Who is your head coach?

Coach Dave Williams

What position(s) will you play this year?

Point Guard and Shooting Guard

Describe what you did to prepare for the upcoming season?

I went to various basketball camps, and also worked out with coaches and trainers.  I played fall basketball with Mass Rivals.

How do you envision yourself contributing to your team on and off the court?

I want to show leadership on the court and in the classroom.

What are your team goals for the season?

Make it to the championship.

What are your personal goals for the season?

To improve my defense, and also become more significant a scorer.

 

 

 

 

Chandler Jones – 6’3″, G, 2016 – Springfield, MA

What school do you attend?

I attend Springfield Central High School

What league does your school compete in?

MIAA Division I

Who is your head coach?

Coach Mike Labrie

What position(s) will you play this year?

I will play Point Guard

Describe what you did to prepare for the upcoming season?

I played AAU basketball, and practiced on my game.

How do you envision yourself contributing to your team on and off the court?

I am a laid back person, which I think will be great for team chemistry.

What are your team goals for the season?

My goal for us as a team is to be efficient on both offensive and play excellent defense.

What are your personal goals for the season?

I want to score 300 points this season.

 

 

 

 

Jake Midura – 6’2”, G, 2016 – Chicopee, MA

What school do you attend?

Chicoppe High School

What league does your school compete in?

MIAA Division I

Who is your head coach?

Coach Steve Menard

What position(s) will you play this year?

I will be playing Shooting Guard and Small Forward.

Describe what you did to prepare for the upcoming season?

To prepare for the upcoming season, I went to multiple basketball camps, trained in and out of the gym, and competed in AAU tournaments.

How do you envision yourself contributing to your team on and off the court?

I see myself contributing on the court by doing whatever is needed to help my team win.  Off the court, I will get my school work completed.

What are your team goals for the season?

Our team goals are probably the same as everyone else in our league, to win the MIAA title.

What are your personal goals for the season?

My personal goals this season are to not only score, but to get my teammates involved in the game, and also to do the little things necessary to win.