AUTHORS

Brooke

Brooke's love for sports began with college football and basketball, which she first attended at a young age, and continues to enjoy to this day. As a sports reporter for a local TV station, Brooke was privy to everything involving athletes, from pre-season training and locker room pep-talks to game day mishaps and celebrations. She appreciates the hard work that goes into athletic training, but also loves the fun side of sports. Brooke travels around the country, attending everything from professional baseball games to NASCAR races.

Favorite Athletes: Alex Smith, Andrew Bogut, Austin Dillon, and Derek Jeter

Favorite Sports: Football and basketball

Favorite Professional Teams: San Francisco 49ers, New York Yankees, and Utah Jazz

Porter

Porter grew up being an avid golfer and still spends as much time on the course as possible. His addiction to other sports developed during his junior high years, attending Utah Jazz and University of Utah basketball games. His dream is to attend the Master’s tournament at Augusta and the BCS National Championship game.

Favorite Athletes: Paul Millsap, Phil Mickelson, and Rashard Mendenhall

Favorite Sports: Golf, football, and basketball

Favorite Professional Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers and Utah Jazz

Adam

As a child, Adam was rarely without a soccer ball, baseball, football, basketball, hockey puck, or golf club in his hand. Adam attended the University of Redlands, where he played both basketball and soccer. After a successful collegiate career, Adam began his professional soccer career with Real Salt Lake (MLS) and Charleston battery (USL-1). Adam appreciates solid competition and still gets goose bumps at the sound of a screaming crowd.

Favorite Athletes: Eric Cantona, John Stockton, Matt Kemp, and Michael Jordan

Favorite Sports: Basketball, soccer, and golf

Favorite Professional Teams: Manchester United, LA Dodgers, and Utah Jazz

Andy

Andy's love for sports began with watching football games as a kid and he started playing sports once he hit junior high. Living in different parts of the country has allowed him to not feel an allegiance to any home teams. Andy continues to have a passion for team sports, as well as outdoor recreational sports.

Favorite Athletes: Chris Paul, Shaun Alexander, and Tim Tebow

Favorite Sports: Football, basketball, and hockey

Favorite Professional Teams: Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta Hawks, and Detroit Redwings