Meet Savion Stroud
Savion Stroud was born about 10 minutes outside the city of Pittsburgh and grew up in the Moon Valley area. However, Savion’s high school experience was much different than those he grew up with. He went on to attend a boarding school in the state of New Hampshire and while being away from home and his parents made for a rough freshmen year, Savion eventually adapted to the challenges his new home presented.
“I went to boarding school in Concord New Hampshire at a placed called St. Paul’s. There was a strong learning curve during my freshman year but after that I saw it to be the best thing that I have ever done. One of the major ways it prepared me for college was already being away from home for four years of my life and knowing how to live with roommates and also other people in my dorm in general.” Savion stated.
While at St. Paul’s high school, Savion was a part of the basketball program all four years! After a successful high school career, he is continuing his run to play at the collegiate level at Colby College where he is going to be studying Psychology with the goal of transitioning into Sports Psych. Savion’s goal is to one day work with college and NBA level athletes to help them overcome their psychological barriers and make them more equipped to handle the inevitable adversity that comes with life and sports.
CSA asked Savion what he is most excited and nervous about as he gets ready to head off to Colby College next month. See his response below:
“I’m looking forward to the basketball season or really the first couple times we play as a team so I know how I compare and if it is realistic for me to start in my freshman year. I am most nervous about meeting new people but I haven’t had a problem with that in the past so I believe I will be ok.”
Please wish Savion best of luck as he embarks on the best chapter of his life yet. Great luck Savion!
Fun Facts:
· Loves to play chess
· Huge reader, particularly philosophy books
· Even though he is heading to college he still loves to order chicken tenders and fries no matter where he goes