Darious Harris

Deundria Clark

“ In my free time I like to work out, think of new ideas for my business, create new apparel and spend time with my family.”

Q. It’s a pleasure to interview with you can you tell everyone who you are and what you do?

A. Hello everyone I am Deundria Clark and I am a professional basketball player, teacher/basketball coach as well as the owner of Never Give Up Training. I am the head JV coach of the girls’ basketball program at Duluth high school. My goal is to teach, motivate and inspire young females to be more than just an athlete. The younger generation is the future but as females we don’t always get the recognition, we deserve so I feel it is my job to do my best to instill the knowledge and understanding I have gained throughout life thus far.

Q. You have so many awards which one has been your most memorable?

A. My most memorable would have to be becoming a champion as well as MVP of my rookie season with Sports Club in Argentina.

Q. Tell us about the experience in starting with “Argentina with Tres Arroyos sports club”?

A. It was definitely different and new for me with it being my first overseas experience. I learned a lot of new things and gained more knowledge and awareness of different cultures. I met a lot of people, gained a lot of fans and enjoyed trying new foods. I was the first female American import in Tres Arroyos so I was shown a lot of love and support.

Q. I see you also played in Palencia Spain how was that experience?

A. Spain was a little bit different from Argentina. It was more urban and city life, kind of like home but with a twist. I had the opportunity to play, take Spanish classes as well as teach English at an academy for 2-13-year olds. This was a great experience and I also learned more things about myself. Playing overseas is different as I stated before, but you have to be mentally prepared to weather the storm.

Q. What has been one of your biggest challenges being a basketball player?

A. My biggest challenge would have to be being my worst critic. I’m always looking for things I can do better instead of self-praise. I think everyone has weaknesses to their game and I try to focus on mine more than my strengths. I can have a 40-point game, get the win and still watch films to see things I need to correct in the next game.

Q. Can you tell us what is the next big move for Deundria?

A. I honestly don’t know what God has in stores for me, but I am currently working on expanding my brand to different states and eventually different countries so that I can be worldwide. I am brand ambassadors for Puma, WABA which is the league I play in, as well as OPSS which is my agency so I am trying to help build those brands and companies the best way I can.

Q. Tell us about your company “Never Give up training” and the motivation behind it?

A. My brand started out as a training program in college. I would train some of my fellow classmates as well as children around the surrounding area. Then it began to grow more into a clothing brand which a lot of people love to wear. Now my brand is all over the US and even in some parts of Argentina. The motivation behind it is facing so many obstacles throughout my life and realizing at a young age that I have to keep pushing and keep going no matter what. My dad also plays a huge role behind it as well because he always finds a way or goes with whatever hand he is dealt with. In 2014 he was diagnosed with ALS and ever since that day he is still going no matter what the circumstance may be. He told me “As long as you work hard to play, I’ll work hard to see you play.” That’s something I’ll never forget, and I will always use as motivation.

Q. Out of all the places you have been in the world which place has been your favorite?

A. My favorite would be argentina. There were some downfalls about being there but overall, I felt loved, safe and rewarded for my time and effort I put in while I was there. I also know if I ever returned it would be the same type of environment and energy.

Q. What are some of the things you do on your free time?

A. In my free time I like to work out, think of new ideas for my business, create new apparel and spend time with my family.

Q. Where can the readers follow you?

A. On Instagram you can follow my personal page @dclarkzero as well as my business page @nevergiveupdee On Facebook Dee Clark as well as Never Give Up Training LLC On Twitter @dclarkzero as well as @never_LLC.