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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPhelps appreciated her assistant\u2019s contribution to the team\u2019s success. \u201cAssistant coach Khaila King was a great addition to our program. We have very similar backgrounds with the same coaches in high school, and some of our AAU [Amateur Athletic Union] coaches were the same. The girls got to see us work together as a team, [which] allowed them to work together as a team. I\u2019m glad the girls got to encounter two women coming together to really succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Phelps\u2019 unwavering belief in hard work, discipline, and equal opportunity resonated deeply throughout the team. She instilled a culture where principles took precedence over individual stats or accolades. Her players bought into it, coming together as a unified force and leaving egos at the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe won the first area championship that the girls\u2019 season has ever had,\u201d Phelps said. \u201cI believe in hard work because I know what hard work got me. I know my coach put me in a position to win, and I took advantage of it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A relentless pursuit<\/strong> Her entrepreneurial roots trace back to living in Houston following college graduation, where she operated her personal fitness training business, Fit To The T. This allowed her to share her passion for healthy living with a broader clientele while developing valuable entrepreneurial skills she could bring back to inspire her hometown community. Today, she continues her mental and physical fitness training on Instagram at @misstphelps. Phelps has an undergraduate degree in psychology and a master\u2019s in psychology with a sports specialization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She said, \u201cI help others heal themselves. I help people see their full potential. My purpose is to help others, and before that, [it was] to help myself. Helping others see their full potential \u2014 that you can do it regardless of where you come from. And sometimes you might not have that family support, but you can create it with those around you and whoever believes in you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phelps\u2019 ambitions extend far beyond the basketball court. She recognized the need for more resources and opportunities in her hometown community of Fayetteville, so she joined the Army National Guard. While her exact role is still to be determined through further testing and evaluation, Phelps views this as a pivotal next step in her journey to create positive change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI know with my brain, I can use the resources to help the kids in the future. And I plan on having a future family. All my family\u2019s from here, and my mom was born here,\u201d Phelps shared. \u201cSometimes you gotta go back to the plan and rebound and get back to it. I want to be able to be that person who can bring the resources to Fayetteville and help grow the community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Her focus on continuous personal and professional growth demonstrates her dedication to the community, especially the youth she is so passionate about impacting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A legacy of empowerment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Phelps’ driving a force is creating opportunities that uplift her community \u2014 especially the youth who have faced similar barriers and lack of resources that she overcame. Her drive to empower the next generation from all backgrounds stems from a deeply personal understanding of their challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI want to show that just because you\u2019re a woman doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t do all these things and still be a champion,\u201d she declared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phelps’ actions leave a lasting positive influence ion the mentored, fueled by an authentic desire to provide the guidance, support, and pathways to success that were not always available to her. As she transitions to this new phase with the National Guard, that passion for opening doors and expanding possibilities for Fayetteville’s youth will undoubtedly propel her forward. It’s a big dream for her small town, and she’s determined to bring it home. GN<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cSMALL TOWN, big dreams\u201d \u2013 four little words and a familiar cliche but one carrying a lot on its wings. For some, it represents a hope to see, learn, or experience more, not to escape something small and mundane. The idea of \u201cmore\u201d varies for each person, but the desire for it can be life-changing, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":22973,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22971","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-feature"],"yoast_head":"\n
Phelps\u2019 relentless pursuit of improving youth opportunities extends beyond the basketball court. In addition to coaching, she worked closely with students on their post-graduation goals as they explored various pathways, whether it was college, military service, or entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/fayetteville\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/4-3-1024x683.png\")
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