Testimony

"CT Scholars has been a blessing for my son Adam. His basketball experience and knowledge is off the charts but it's his leadership that really makes the difference for these kids. Coach Walden holds each player fully accountable for their actions on and off the court. The players have the upmost respect for their coach, which makes them want to better themselves in every way" - Cathy Molusis

"We have been a part of a different basketball organization for the past 4 years but we have had the same coach, coach Walden St. Juste over those past 4 years and he is by far the best basketball coach our son has had. So when he decided to start his own organization we chose to follow him so we wanted to take a minute to say a few things so that people know the type of man and the type of coach that he is.. We wanted to thank you coach for taking care of our son for the last 4years of his basketball career. He has taken tremendous strides with a completely different outlook on basketball, not only has it been toward his basketball commitment but also his commitment to himself and his grades, knowing that if he couldn't maintain or achieve a grade level adequate not only to our standards as his parents but also your standards. He wouldn't be able to play. The commitment you give to these boys on and off the court speaks volumes of not only the coach that you are but the man you are. You have joined us in many on our sons activities off the basketball court. You have come to support him through his academic achievements, like watching him receive the Presidential Academic Award this past year. These boys look up to you as a lifelong friend, coach, role model, and mentor. Your sidelines conversations with my son really struck a chord, and I believe you have given him a new mindset. You don't give up on them. You can see the impact you have when you walk into a gym and the kids flock to you. Thank you for such wise advice in opening his eyes to all of the opportunities that are available to him. Being his coach and being a part of his life not only on the basketball court but in everyday life has been and will continue to be a wonderful life experience for him- thank you for reenergizing the passion in a smart and determined young man. You have encouraged him to be a role model for some of the other boys on the team. You have become a huge part of our family, not only as our sons coach but as a friend. Your commitment to these boys on and off the court and to your community and the youth is astounding. Forget as a coach, but as a FRIEND as a MENTOR your talks to the boys are something we have all said sometimes but cannot get them to hear, it is these times and moments that I can honestly say as a parent I have seen you make an IMPACT on our players. Thank you for caring enough about how young people grow and for you to have shared and continue your experiences with them. We couldn't be more proud of the athlete our son has become and you have been a huge part of that. Thanks Walden we look forward to another 4more years with you as our sons coach. I hope many people realize the commitment and passion that you have and that they should want to be a part of this organization. Follow your dreams and continue to do what you LOVE!" - Jolie Donnelly