MEET LINNAE
Thank you for sharing your story with us Linnae, tell us a little about yourself...
My name is Linnae Harper. Professional basketball athlete and founder of That Harper Kid NFP. I am the only child. I prefer tea.
If you could hold on to one memory from your life forever, which would it be?
My best memory is winning state my junior year in high school. Our team went undefeated beating the highest ranked team in the state. We played in a four overtime super sectional game to make it down state.
Tell me a little about what you wanted to be when you were little and why?
When I was younger, I wanted to be a surgeon but I found my passion with basketball at the age of 5 or 6. I have been playing all ever since.
Can you tell us about someone who has had a big influence on your life? What lessons did that person teach you?
My mother has a big influence on my life. She is a true definition of a strong black women living in America making "IT" happen for her and her family.
What do you feel most grateful for in your life?
I feel most grateful for my family, friends, and basketball.
What are some of the most important lessons you’ve learned in life?
I've learned that life does not go how I would like it to go but life teaches me lessons to shape me into the person I am currently.
Tell me about your passion in life.
My passion is playing basketball and working with my community to provide resources while using my platform.
How do you deal/cope with stress?
I listen to a lot of music
What steps have you taken or are currently taking to activate that passion?
Work towards my passion daily. Being consistent and taking necessary steps to be a better athlete.
Tell us about your fears.
I used to fear not being successful but now life has shown me other wise. Its ok to fail because its only lessons learned. I do fear spiders lol
How do you stay motivated?
I constantly stay in the gym working on my craft and surrounding myself around others who genuinely support me.
Tell us what do you do in your free time?
I spend time with my dog, family, and friends
Tell us how important it is to be doing what you love.
It's extremely important doing what I love. Loving what I do will not seem as a job but waking up everyday being grateful to be better and be an impact
If you could change the world by doing ONE thing, what would it be?
Offer free meals to students annual.
Thank you for sharing yourself with us Linnae. You are making such a huge impact in our community and inspiring so many kids to follow their dreams. I pray that your story reaches people globally and I hope your ready because God is about to take you places you never even dreamed of. Thank you for being amazing!
To connect with Linnae visit her socials below.
My name is Linnae Harper. Professional basketball athlete and founder of That Harper Kid NFP. I am the only child. I prefer tea.
If you could hold on to one memory from your life forever, which would it be?
My best memory is winning state my junior year in high school. Our team went undefeated beating the highest ranked team in the state. We played in a four overtime super sectional game to make it down state.
Tell me a little about what you wanted to be when you were little and why?
When I was younger, I wanted to be a surgeon but I found my passion with basketball at the age of 5 or 6. I have been playing all ever since.
Can you tell us about someone who has had a big influence on your life? What lessons did that person teach you?
My mother has a big influence on my life. She is a true definition of a strong black women living in America making "IT" happen for her and her family.
What do you feel most grateful for in your life?
I feel most grateful for my family, friends, and basketball.
What are some of the most important lessons you’ve learned in life?
I've learned that life does not go how I would like it to go but life teaches me lessons to shape me into the person I am currently.
Tell me about your passion in life.
My passion is playing basketball and working with my community to provide resources while using my platform.
How do you deal/cope with stress?
I listen to a lot of music
What steps have you taken or are currently taking to activate that passion?
Work towards my passion daily. Being consistent and taking necessary steps to be a better athlete.
Tell us about your fears.
I used to fear not being successful but now life has shown me other wise. Its ok to fail because its only lessons learned. I do fear spiders lol
How do you stay motivated?
I constantly stay in the gym working on my craft and surrounding myself around others who genuinely support me.
Tell us what do you do in your free time?
I spend time with my dog, family, and friends
Tell us how important it is to be doing what you love.
It's extremely important doing what I love. Loving what I do will not seem as a job but waking up everyday being grateful to be better and be an impact
If you could change the world by doing ONE thing, what would it be?
Offer free meals to students annual.
Thank you for sharing yourself with us Linnae. You are making such a huge impact in our community and inspiring so many kids to follow their dreams. I pray that your story reaches people globally and I hope your ready because God is about to take you places you never even dreamed of. Thank you for being amazing!
To connect with Linnae visit her socials below.