Emma Pass

‘If you want it bad enough you’ll work for it’

Sport

Basketball

Favourite quote

‘If you want it bad enough you’ll work for it’

Biography

I got into basketball through a school -teacher (Mr Atkinson) giving me a chance, I was a bit of an all rounder and he thought I needed something new to try.

Who was your biggest influence?

My friends and families have always influenced me in my life as a whole not just sport. And seeing people that didn’t have the same opportunities and influences that I had, made me always strive and give 100%.

What is your proudest moment?

The first time I was selected for my country

What is your tip for young people wanting to take part in sport?

Believe in yourself and not others, if you want it bad enough you’ll work for it.

What is your favourite food?

Tiger prawns and salad

What is the best piece of advice you have been given?

Regret what you do and not what you don’t. If you don’t try, you will never know

Achievements

  • Voted National League All Star Player 1999, 2000, 2002,2003,2005
  • 2001 – European Basketball Championships
  • Most Valuable Player 1998 at the International invitational European Camp, Budapest
  • Club MVP two years in a row

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