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  This is my Double Page Spread Feature Story after revision. Edits that were made dealt with structure, formality and transitions.     In the world of athletes having balance in life will not only allow best physical performance but mentally as well. Having the pleasure to speak with one of Hialeah’s future basketball star Jovani Noel. Balance, equilibrium, and yin and yang was brought up multiple times when speaking to Noel.      In the words of Noel, “It’s all about balance for me, that’s when I perform my best.” This showed his maturity as a student-athlete. Noel being able to be a part of an honors society and still perform with the best on the court is a spectacle. For a young athlete to be able to have basketball and his studies on the top of his priority list is rare.      It has to be the multiple role models that Noel has had in his life that brought Noel to develop a deep love for the game of basketball. “From my family to...

 Photos were taken on March 29 with subject Jovani Noel in my high school indoor basketball arena

  In the world of athletes having balance in your life will not only allow best physical performance but mentally as well.   I had the pleasure to speak with one of Hialeah’s future basketball star Jovani Noel. Balance, equilibrium, and yin and yang was brought up multiple times when speaking to Noel. In the words of Jovani “It’s all about balance for me, that’s when I perform my best.” When Jovani brought this up, it showed his maturity as a student-athlete. Jovani being able to be a part of an honors society and still perform with the best on the court is a spectacle. For a young athlete to be able to have basketball and his studies on the top of his priority list is rare. Going back to what brought Jovani to develop a deep love for the game of basketball; it has to be the multiple role models that Noel has had in his life. “From my family to NBA Stars I have had many people to learn from.” Noel’s appreciation for those who have helped and inspired him through his career. He...

Here is a list of questions that I will present to my subject when partaking in an interview. These however will not be the only questions I ask my subject. (follow-up questions and introduction questions) When did you first start playing basketball?  Has basketball ever not been apart of your life?  Who inspired you to take up the game of basketball? Is basketball like a daily routine for you? Does being an athlete interfere with your academics? How hard is it for you to be a student-athlete? What is a long term and short term goal your aiming to achieve? Who do you model your game after?  What are some of your role models? Where do you see yourself in the future? Where are the top 5 colleges you'd like to continue your basketball career at? What inspires you individually to continue putting work into the game? Do you partake in any other sports?