Grace Powderly is ready to help students and serve others by sharing her college experience.  How did she make decisions on which school to attend? And what did she do to make the most out of an opportunity? A fantastic student who once looked at a high school list of clubs, activities, and sports decided to try new things because they looked and sounded like fun. Her decisions led her to a new sport, joining a standout club and an opportunity to travel the world and literally help improve and study global health. Her advice is to get involved and say yes. And her energy and love for life and serving people are contagious and fulfilling. Grace compares the different divisions for athletics, and different sizes of schools and reminds us all,  “It’s ok to not know everything yet.” Relatable has a great perspective, heartwarming and she’s just plain fun.


Guest Bio:
A recent graduate of Southeast Missouri State University, Grace Powderly plans to go on to medical school and study Osteopathic Medicine. She was a four-year Division I tennis player, a scholar-athlete, a tutor, a cancer center volunteer, a member and then president of the Global Medical Brigades (for experiencing Global Health and Giving Back), and recipient of multiple service awards. At the end of the day - she is described as the ultimate teammate, captain, and caregiver to many. 

While growing up around some pretty rough kids, Logan’s English teacher introduced him to a new sport that gave him more opportunities than he ever imagined. But winning championships wasn’t easy and would come at the price literally building from the ground up during Covid.  Logan opens up by sharing he didn't have a lot of money and had to have certain box checks for college, and his advice to “don’t do what I did” in your decision-making process. It wasn’t and still even as a national champion isn’t always easy, but he believes you can do anything you want to if you work for it.  This BMXer Basehead now strives to bring home a Medal for the USA and then go on to coach others.  The power of people, the power of staying strong, and the power of just plain work.


Guest Bio:
A recent graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. National Champion in the hammer throw for NCAA Division I track and field. Logan Blomquist is from Pleasant Hill, Missouri. A former high school football player who was introduced to a new sport as a freshman later became the state champion in both the shot put and discus. Logan now dreams to bring home a medal for the USA and coaching young people.

He was just a kid with a ball at the park. He didn’t know much about college, what it was, how to get there, and what it took to get there. Coach Marc Polite had to be a self-starter and be his own engine. He speaks on the love fest of recruiting and then understands we operate in the sphere of production.  Coach Polite speaks the truth, shares stories to learn from and motivational moments to help you find your boost from within.  Calling all students, athletes, parents, high school coaches, and college coaches to take notes and let this sink in while he preaches the news you need to know. His engine gets going and provides you with the steps, tips, and fuel for college selection and coaching success. Sit back and enjoy while Coach Polite coaches you up!


Guest Bio:
Marc Polite was the 2022 High School Basketball Coach of the year, a former college assistant coach with experience at all divisions, and a Fellowship of Christian Athletes leader. He was a Division I scholarship basketball player and is currently the head basketball coach at Rock Island High School in Illinois. He’s a loving husband and a proud dad of 2.