Now is the time to make that final push before the season. The next couple of months are detrimental to your upcoming season. Make that push to work harder and stay committed to your vision. What will separate you from the rest of the pack? It should be your desire to be the best at what you do.....

I have been working with my son John Draper Jr. since he started playing competitive basketball. Now that he has decided to solely concentrate on the game of basketball, I have attempted to provide him with as many resources as possible. Through God's blessings I have been able to work with him on a daily basis and help shape and mold his game into what it is today. I cannot take sole credit for his game as there have been a lot of great people and coaches who have been their to assist in the journey. We continue to work hard each and every day to become the best person and athlete possible. I will continue to work with JD as long as he stays committed to the game of basketball.

After receiving scholarship offers in both football and basketball, I chose to attend the University of Akron on a football scholarship where I played defensive back. I have coached youth basketball, junior high school basketball and also served as an assistant coach for Trotwood Madisson reserve team before relocating to Columbus, OH.

----2011 Season Accolades (sophomore season):
- 2nd team all conference
- Honorable mention all district team
- All metro teams Honors
- Team Leading scorer
- Team assist leader

We are now in preparation for JD's junior season 2012