John Willkom is the author of the new book, No Fear in the Arena: Travis Diener's Unrivaled Leadership and Competitive Drive. The book is an inside look at Travis Diener’s rise to basketball stardom from Marquette University to the NBA to the Italian League.
John is a former Division 1 basketball player and teammate of Travis Diener’s at Marquette University. John later earned his MBA from Loyola University Chicago. The co-founder of Playmakers Basketball, John implemented collegiate-level workouts into a basketball camp circuit and AAU program aimed to provide better opportunities for kids in the Midwest. John also worked with high school and collegiate athletic programs on the importance of proper nutrition and the development of fueling stations to enhance athletic performance.
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Website - https://www.amazon.com/Fear-Arena-Unrivaled-Leadership-Competitive-ebook/dp/B0BPTDHDLL
Email - john.willkom@gmail.com
Twitter - @johnwillkom
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