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Revision as of 03:54, 29 September 2021
Dizzy Grant | |
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| Born | Derick Grant December 3, 1982 |
| Occupation(s) | mindset performance coach, keynote speaker |
| Organization(s) | Derick Grant Basketball, Results leadership Development Inc.,DG Mindset |
| Spouse | Carly Grant |
Derick "Dizzy" Grant (born December 3, 1982), known professionally as Dizzy), is a former American basketball player, author, coach and public speaker.[1] Derick also is the CEO of Results Leadership Development Inc.[2]
Early life
Derick was born in Alexandria, VA and grew up in Princeton, New Jersey where he also completed his college education.
Career
College
Derick finished his career at The College of New Jersey[3] where he also emerged as the second all-time basketball leading scorer with 1,543 points giving him an average of 21 points per game during his senior year. He was also awarded New Jersey Atlantic Conference Player of the year in 2005. Derick was named NABC Third Team All American in his senior year of College.
Harlem Globetrotters
Derick had an extensive professional basketball career having played 8 seasons, and traveling to over 70 different countries as a member of The Harlem Globetrotters.[4][5][6] Under his nickname Dizzy,[7] he also earned the reputation as one of the best shooters in the history of the team. The Harlem Globetrotters’ 4-point shot – which is 35 feet from the basket, nearly 12 feet beyond the NBA’s three-point arc – has been used in over 6,000 games since its inception on Dec. 5, 2010. Globetrotter Dizzy Grant knocked down the first official 4-pointer in basketball annals in the first quarter of the Globetrotters’ nationally-televised victory over the Washington Generals at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney World. The basketball and 4-point circle utilized on the shot are now on display at the mecca of the sport, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass.
Television appearances/Public speaking
Derick has appeared on various TV shows during his years as a professional basketball player. They include: Disney’s “Kickin’ It”, The Celebrity Apprentice[8], The TODAY show[9], Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?[10] and Good Morning America. Derick is also an experienced public speaker. This (Public speaking), he has done for over 10 years and still counting.
Mindset Coaching
In his TEDx speech Minding Your Mind: What the great one’s don’t tell you, Derick spoke about the importance of being able to cultivate your mindset just as much you cultivate your skillset. He is now living through his passion helping people realize their hidden potential. He has successfully been able to achieve over time a coaching firm that helps people achieve an elite level mindset.[11]
His mentorship has produced Professional athletes, Elementary school teachers, CEOs of corporation amidst others. As one of the most sought after Performance Mindset Coaches in the world, Derick lives by his motto, “you will always only ever be whatever you think you are,” teaching people to believe in themselves and then they will see their results. Some of his current clients include Kyle Guy of the Sacramento Kings[12], Joe Reed of the Los Angeles Chargers (NFL), and Tyasha Harris of the Dallas Wings (WNBA).[13]
References
- ^ Staff, ADAM BRYANT Of The Gazette. "Dizzy Grant helps keep Globetrotters' fans smiling". The Billings Gazette. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- ^ "Former Harlem Globetrotter Derick Grant on Unlocking Your Full Potential". Positive University Podcast | Jon Gordon. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- ^ "Princeton University". Princeton University. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
- ^ "Harlem Globetrotters To The NBA: 'Don't Get It Twisted,' Make Us A Pro Franchise Now". NPR.org. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
- ^ "Harlem Globetrotter Dizzy Grant: 'Can't get enough' of Olive Garden". NBC News. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- ^ "Harlem Globetrotters Star Dizzy Grant Gets an Assist from His Mom on the Public TV Educational Program, "Biz Kid$"". www.businesswire.com. 2012-02-21. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- ^ Weston, Court. "Meet Dizzy Grant: Globetrotter career completes circle". missoulian.com. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- ^ "The Celebrity Apprentice - NBC.com". NBC. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
- ^ "Heard it on TODAY?". TODAY.com. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
- ^ Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader Harlem Globetrotters - Team Intro, retrieved 2021-09-01
- ^ Grant, Derick, Minding Your Mind: What High Achievers Don't Tell Us., retrieved 2021-09-03
- ^ RAMSPACHERaramspacher@dailyprogress.com(434) 978-7250, ANDREW. "Bun and gun". The Daily Progress. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Former Heritage Christian star Tyasha Harris drafted, awaits WNBA's return". wthr.com. Retrieved 2021-09-04.