Kentucky recruit Isaiah Briscoe and Derek Jeter have something in common (yes that Derek Jeter). Once Jeter retired from MLB, he launched a sports publications called “The Players Tribune.” This website is published not by a journalist, but by the athletes themselves.
Briscoe’s article describes what it’s like growing up in the age of social media and how making highlights are not his priority.
I love highlights, but a highlight reel doesn’t tell you about the preparation or practice that goes into being a ballplayer.
When the game was over, I noticed all the people rushing to take their phones out and post photos and videos online. I was so wrapped up in that moment that for once, social media was far from my mind. In the months between that game and now, I have realized that those Instagram moments are made really by what you do when nobody is watching. You don’t get those experiences if you don’t put in the work to get there. I love highlights, but a highlight reel doesn’t tell you about the preparation or practice that goes into being a ballplayer.
Briscoe also mentions being excited to start his journey as a Wildcat.
I know I can’t wait till next season, can you?
