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"Playing for HLC helped me gain confidence and allowed me to make a lot of great friends. competing in sports keeps you in shape and teaches you how to work with people, self discipline, and management skills." |
Megan Hanson
Lawrence University |
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"On the court taught me the fundamentals of the game and team work. I just love to play the game. Off the court, I had fun with my teammates and made great friends." |
Susie Marceau
UW-Madison |
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"In all three years with HLC, I've truly had a great experience. It was awesome to be a part of a team where the most important thing was getting better. I made lots of friends from around the area I would never have had the chance to meet otherwise. My teammates and coaches were able to push me out of my comfort zone, and each time they did, I learned to rise to the challenge. I left HLC with a work ethic that always leaves me raising the bar. I know this will get me far in life and I am forever grateful to all the individuals who cared for me and for the game. Through HLC I was able to become a better player, and the atmosphere constantly reminded me of why I love basketball. I got exposure to college coaches and through summer ball I was recruited to play next year. I've learned what I need to do to become a better athlete, basketball player and person, and I will carry that knowledge with me far into the future." |
Michelle Mellenthin
Milwaukee School of Engineering |
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"I developed more people skills and am more confident in what I do." |
Emily Agner
Lakeland College |
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"HLC helped me to develop my skills, become a better basketball player, and it gave me more confidence in myself." |
Jayme Hamilton
Northland College |
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"Be life short, or long... it's completeness depends on what it as lived for." |
Gretchen Peters
Luther college |
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"It gave me extremely valuable playing experience against top-notch competition. (It gave me an edge when it came to the high school season!) I met some really great people, I now have many lasting friendships through HLC summer ball, as well as I got to play with player who love the game as much as I do! I was exposed to several different coaching styles, nice to have other coaches besides just a High School coach. I gained college exposure at various tournaments." |
Jenny Scherer
St. Norbert College |
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"HLCL gave me a lot of opportunities to meet new people and make life long friends. It was fun traveling and going on road trips. Camp was a lot of fun and it gave us an opportunity to develop our individual skills.
Last, but not least, HLC assisted us in the recruiting process. They were very helpful in trying to decide where I wanted to o to college." |
Emily Weisman
Marian College |
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"It gave me a lot of experience and helped me increase my basketball IQ." |
Kelsey Zsudy
UW - LaCrosse |
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"I came to HLC as I was transitioning from guard to post player with the hope that it would help me gain confidence as a player and help me improve my game so I could play at the varsity level. Not only did I gain confidence in myself, I was the first player of the bench on the varsity team my senior year. I do not believe I would have been able to succeed at the level I was playing this year without HLC> In addition, I gained friendships with people from across the state. this year my team was the Division 2 state champions. The state tournament run was one of the best experiences I have ever had. Winning the state title was unbelievable. I take even more pride in the fact that I wa a valuable member of the team who saw many minutes on the court throughout the season. HLC provided me with the confidence and skills to play at not only the varsity level but the state level. I want to thank Cheryl and HLC for the program that helped me develop both as a person and a basketball player." |
Lauren Duxstad
UW-Madison |
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"HLC on the court allowed me to develop a comfort on the court as well as help improve my overall skill. as far as off the court is concerned, HLC and the people involved helped me learn how to deal with adversity and difficulties. this is one lesson I will never forget and will affect the rest of my life." |
Patrick Buss
Marquette University |
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"HLC has helped me become a stronger player both mentally and fundamentally. I have learned to develop the little details of my game and work on improving other major aspects. HLC has given me the opportunity to meet many new people and play against players from all over. HLC has helped me off the court in that it has taught me that dedication and hard work pays off." |
Jeanelle Adams
Kiel H.S.
Lawrence University |
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"HLC helped to develop me into a better player, and it gave me a better understanding of the game. On the court my game improved from constantly playing against a higher level of competition. My fundamental skills were also broken down and taken to the next level, as the idea that you must "catch and shoot" was drilled into my head! While off the court I learned that it takes dedication and hard work to reach your goals. One of the best things that HLC did for me was increase my confidence in myself, and teach me what I need to do to be successful. " |
Becky Melis
Appleton West H.S.
St. Norbets College |
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"I met a lot of new people and that helped me to be more comfortable when I was meeting new people or having to talk in front of people. It helped me on the court because I played with a variety of players and I took all I learned during the summer and brought it back to my high school season. " |
Liz Miller
New Holstein H.S.
W-Waukesha |
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"HLC as a total confidence builder. It not only helped me develop new skills but really made me trust myself and my talents. HLC helped me take a lot back to my team, and allowed me to play with many amazing athletes. These athletes became my friends as the season progressed and we bonded. HLC gave me so many opportunities, great memories and helped me to the next level of basketball."
"Thanks HLC, it was a blast!" |
Laura Turley
Jefferson H.S. |
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"HLC helped me to decide if I could play college basketball, and what I needed to do to up my game. HLC allowed me to experience great competition and many new challenges of basketball.
Off the court, HLC has always been there for me, and taught me that a basketball player needs both work ethic on the court, and off, to be successful " |
Ashley Windt
Wakefield H.S.
UW-Eau Claire |
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"It helped me improve my game to a higher level on the court and off the court. The coaches helped our team to become close to each other like a team that has been together for years. " |
Wynald Williamson
Porterfield H.S.
Liberty University |
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"Playing with Higher Level Camps has been an awesome experience. I have learned to be self-disciplined, work hard, and most of all to be a leader. I carried these skills off the court and into the classroom where they have helped me be successful.
Over the past 5 years, I had the opportunity to meet many new people and play with girls with tremendous talent. The talent that surrounded me molded me into the player that I have become. Without them pushing me, I would have never made it to the next level.
I come out of Higher Level Camps believing that if the mind can conceive it and the hart can believe it, the body can achieve it!" |
Nicole Brenner
Hew Holstein H.S.
Coker College |
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"Playing in the HLC program was more rewarding that I could have ever imagined. The game experience was un-measurable, and was beyond compare to any individual workouts I had done prior. Being a part of the program was a fantastic experience in which I took away much more than basketball skills but as well as work ethic, dedication, and valuable friendships. I would recommend it to anyone who is serious about raising their caliber of play not as an individual but as a team member." |
Mark Evans
Plymouth H.S.
UW-Stevens Point |
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"The experiences I shared with HLC this year are almost indescribable. Out ream not only meshed on the court but off also. We all developed life long friendships like no other team I've ever played on. I'm sure I will remember some of the teams we played, some of the experiences on the court, but more than anything, I will remember the team members. We bonded like no other team I know... athletes and parents, kids and coaches. Every single one of those people became a small part of me. They were my summer." |
Mackenzie Hiese
WLA H.S.
UW-Parkside |
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"This summer was one of those things you will never forget. The friendships that were made and also the memories that occurred during that time will not be easily replaced or forgotten. We started off the summer not playing very well, which Cheryl of course let us know. Throughout the summer however, we learned to play together on the court and most of our chemistry on the court was due to the friendships that were forming off the court. Throughout my years playing basketball, there were always a few people on the teams that did not get along, yet on this team there was no evidence of that. We continued to become better friends as the summer wore on and that fact was also shown by our team play on the court. Some of the more memorable tournaments were Notre Dame and the Junior Olympics. The Junior Olympic memories are something that I will carry with me throughout my playing years. We were able to compete with some of the best players in in the country and show that we belonged in that group of teams. The time off the court was as memorable as the time on the court. The summer came to a close but the friendships that I made and also the experiences that I had will not be forgotten. " |
Katie LaViolette
Manitowoc Lutheran H.S.
Concordia (Minnesota) |
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"Higher Level Camps really helped improve my game physically and mentally. It also helped me develop lifelong friendships." |
Cal Lukasazvitz
Plymouth
UW-LaCrosse |
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"HLC was a great experience for me! I was given the chance to mature not only as a player, but also as an individual. Most important though were the friendships I formed and the fun times we had. " |
Kelsey Ostendorf
Platteville H.S.
Winona State |
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"I think Higher Level Camps has improved my game. We went to tournaments with harder competition, which made me become a stronger player. I developed new friendships and had an awesome time." |
Elizabeth Roehrig
Chilton H.S.
University of Minnesota |
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"It's been one of the best opportunities I have experienced for summer basketball. I've played with a variety of different summer teams but I haven't had as much fun with those teams as I did with this one. We got along great and our team chemistry couldn't have been better." |
Emily VandeSlunt
North Fond du Lac H.S.
Marian College |
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"I could summarize playing for HLC in one word: Thrilling! The team I was on was awesome and we played well together. Playing for HLC made me a better player on and off the court. THANKS! " |
Kimberly Wickert
WLA High School
Carroll College |
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"Playing for HLC opened up more doors than I could possibly imagine. As a player, I became more fundamentally sound and took my game to the next level. I never thought I would have the opportunity to play college basketball, but HLC developed my basketball skills and my confidence as a player and as a person. I would not be where I am today without Higher Level Camps." |
Betsy Burnett
New Holstein H.S.
Naval Academy |
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"Overall, HLC was a positive learning experience. Not only did I find new qualities about myself as a basketball player, but I also learned a lot about myself as an individual. Traveling was a lot of fun with my friends -- experiences that I will never forget throughout my life. In the long run, those experiences in competition and with my friends will prove to be beneficial." |
Joe Webb
Plymouth HS
UW-LaCrosse |
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"My experience of playing for HLC gave me endless opportunities to play basketball and improve not only as a player, but also as a person. Some of my most treasured memories include the times shared at camps and tournaments with my summer coaches and teammates who are now great friends." |
Amy Meissner
Two Rivers HS
UW-Green Bay
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"Playing basketball for HLC was an unforgettable experience. It took my basketball skills to the next level, gave me a very successful high school basketball career, and offered the option of playing college basketball if I wanted. Most important of all, I made friendships that I hope will last a lifetime." |
Jackie Albrecht
Laconia HS
Cardinal Stritch University |
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"Life never gets any easier. You're faced with hardships every day and you learn to overcome them and become something greater." |
Jenny Dancker
McFarland HS
UW-Whitewater |
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"I had some great experiences with HLC. I was able to play in front of many college coaches as well as playing all over the U.S." |
Carrie Schrieve
Janesville Craig HS
UW Parkside |
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"I really enjoyed playing for HLC. My summer dedication helped me to become a much better overall player. It was great to meet girls I had so much in common with and I've stayed close to a few of them regardless of the distance. It was an incredible experience to play with and against some of the state's and nation's best basketball players." |
Abby Lalko
Appleton West HS
UW Platteville
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"My experience of playing with HLC started when I went to the camp two summers ago. Cheryl asked me if I'd be interested in playing for HLC. That same summer I played in a few tournaments, and I liked it so much I played again the following summer. Now, I'm hoping for one more great year playing for HLC." |
Maggie O'Day
Iola-Scandinavia HS
UW Stout
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"I enjoyed my experience with HLC. Everyone was very positive and encouraging. The coaches were outstanding quality." |
Jessica Murphy
Sheboygan South HS
UW Madison |
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"I loved playing HLC. I've learned so much, I'm so thankful. Thanks Cheryl! The best part was making so many friends, though. It was great!" |
Nicole Ronk
Denmark HS
UW Whitewater
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"I really enjoyed the trip to Washington DC. The competition was very high and it was a neat experience for me to see that." |
Meghan Taylor
Green Bay Preble HS
UW Milwaukee |
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"I enjoyed playing on HLC. I met a lot of players from different areas and had great coaching. Cheryl Mohr took extra time out of her schedule to help improve my shot. I will always appreciate that." |
Shannon Robak
Pius HS
Lawrence University
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"Higher Level Camps has been a great experience. I got to meet new people and form new friendships. Playing with HLC has really improved my game by playing at so many tournaments with very good talent. It's an experience I will never forget." |
Emily Keinkel
WLA
Carthage College |
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"Higher Level Camps is a great program with a lot of great girls and I made some good friends and improved my overall game. "I am excited about having the opportunity to play college basketball. It will be a challenge and hopefully through a lot of hard work I will be able to contribute to the program." |
Kari Obma
Goodrich High School
Minnesota Duluth |
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"I learned how to have a good work ethic and to be mentally tough. The road trips were great and a lot of fun. Being with the team and learning to work together meant a lot to me. The Ripon Camp was well worth it -- what you put into it, you will get out of it. We've built a lot of memories that will last a lifetime." |
Katie Evans
Plymouth High School
Minnesota Duluth |
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"Higher Level Camps truly lives up to its name. It develops every aspect of your game through repetition and teaches a work ethic that develops your game throughout the year.
"I am excited about having the opportunity to play at the collegiate level. I hope to work hard and contribute to the team." |
Andrea Novak
D.S.H.A.
Michigan Tech |
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"When I started taking lessons from Cheryl in 7th grade at the YMCA I was clumsy & uncoordinated. Cheryl and the HLC program has made me an emotionally stronger person and a stronger basketball player.
"HLC has also given me so many great friends. for three summers now, six of us have stayed together to form the original 15 and under #1 Team. Not only have we gotten along on the court and learned more about basketball from each other, but we also hang out together outside of tournaments and practice. I will always take with me throughout my life, the memories and pictures I have... especially the late night TPing and sleep-overs.
"I can't begin to think of all I have learned from the coaches I have had in HLC. Each one has taught me more about this sport that I love playing. All the tournaments, traveling and staying in motels has brought me closer to my mother. We have become the best of friends and I can talk to her about anything. Thank you HLC." |
Aimee Kedinger
Oakfield High School
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"This one's from the heart. We just left a tournament in Plymouth, and I realize many things about your program. After all, I was there when your dream started to take shape. And it's been fun to watch it grow. You have done exactly what you wanted to do and set out to do. You have given area girls a chance to play basketball in the off-season at a higher level. And yes, most of the girls are the one's you talked originally about helping through these experiences-- the "blue chippers" who need the challenges your program offers. I sometimes think to myself, "Cheryl's Dream Teams". And I love it! And it makes me happy that you and all these young ladies have realized a dream.
I also know something else. Once in a while a girl will be involved in your program who is not a "blue chipper" and who will never be. Once in a while there will be a girl who desperately needs your program in order to see her own potential and to challenge her to become her best, at whatever level that is. That girl will perhaps be the one who gains the most from your program. And I also know that deep down in your heart, Cheryl Mohr, you want to help that girl as much as the one who will proudly accept the D I scholarship.
And I also know something else. That girl is my daughter, Eryn. She has been quiet most of the time. She doesn't quite know how to say thank you or sing your praises. She doesn't quite know how to make herself shine for you. She just quietly remembers the words you said to her back in the early 90's out of sincerity and love. I also heard them. "We will be together until you leave high school."
She was so proud of the award she received at camp. Do you know what she said to me? "Mom, Cheryl must really have thought I did a good job! I really hope I did! Her camp is so awesome."
So Cheryl, through it all you have allowed those at every level to participate in your program. Thank-you for following your dream and letting me be a part of it." With Love,
Kim McCollum |
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"Playing for HLC helped me improve a lot because of the good competition at the tournaments and the players on my team pushed me to play harder." |
Heather Brendemuehl
Abundant Life High School
Lawrence University
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"HLC has benefited me in many ways. It has not only increased my basketball skills, I have also gained friendships that will last forever. While we were at those tournaments playing in front of college coaches, we were having fun. You would think with all those coaches there, we would get nervous -- not with our team. We just went out there and played, we left it all on the floor. "Sometimes I didn't even realize that I was getting better and preparing myself for college. I did not know that you could have that much fun when we worked so hard. "I learned one thing from camp... 'nobody ever drowned in sweat.'" |
Erin O'Laughlin
Campbellsport High School
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh |
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"Higher Level Camps has given me the chance to play the game I love with people who love the game as much as I do. It also got my name out to colleges. We traveled to South Bend and played at a Division I college. Most of all I made many new friends I hope will last a lifetime." |
Kelly McGurk
Waupun High School
UW - Stevens Point |
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"I don't think I have had so much fun than when I played basketball with HLC. One thing that they really work on is defense. From there you can just work on your individual skills. It helped me work on the things that I was weak at. You also make friends that you have for the rest of your life." |
Karee Bingen
Watertown Prep
Wisconsin Lutheran College |
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"Higher Level Camps helped me take my game to the next level. This program taught me work ethic, dedication and commitment to the game of basketball. Cheryl Mohr showed me that I have the abilities to play Division I college basketball. "I am very excited I have been given the opportunity to play at Boston University. It has been a goal of mine to play college basketball." |
Ashley Carr
D.S.H.A.
Boston University |
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"Playing for HLC helped me in many ways. It taught me that you have to work hard for whatever you want. But I also learned that if you work hard enough you can achieve anything. I met a lot of great people that will be lifelong friends. Also, I learned how to work with people. I was playing with people that I have never interacted with before, and we were successful. I learned a lot about life and people in general. I thank HLC and Cheryl Mohr for everything they've done for me." |
Tiffany Melis
Plymouth High School
Southeast Missour State |
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"If you are interested in playing college basketball, HLC can open up some doors for you. It was a great experience. I learned a lot about myself. I had to learn to adjust when I was outside of my comfort zone. I have learned how to work hard and to be dedicated. Nothing in life comes easy." |
Kate Salzsieder
Oshkosh Lourdes
Minnesota Duluth |
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"Playing for HLC gave me the opportunity to meet people and teach me to play at the next level. It was an overall great experience if you love the game of basketball and want to get better." |
Laura Tamm
Brillion High School
UW-Eau Claire |