Kayla Kudratt 5'5 G Stephenson High School
Atlanta, GA-- Ask yourself, what does the word confidence mean? How would one define the word? Is confidence established in someone because of their enviroment, or surrounding? Or is confidence a mind-game and a figment of our imaginaton?
When it comes to Atlanta Select's Kayla Kudratt, it really doesn't matter how the word is described, the only thing that matter is when she is on the court magic happens.
There is a fine line between cocky and confident, and after sitting down with Kudratt, I came across a young woman who is extremely confident in her abilty on and off the court; And this summer she is going to make a big statement to the college coaches.
After, Kudratt shot lights out in two games during the D1Spects Spring Fling this weekend. I could not ignore the 5’5 guard any longer, and jumped at the opportunity to display her for the world to see.
Kayla Kudratt defines the word female athlete, and loves when someone challenges her ability. The former track star started playing basketball in the 7th grade only to prove the basketball coach wrong and win a bet, by making the basketball team.
Since winning the bet Kudratt has been a captain, and has started for every team she has been apart of. Last season, Kudratt led Stephenson High School to a regional championship averaging 13 points, 5 assists, and 4 steals finishing her senior year.
Kudratt was recongnized for her efforts by being nominated for the Athlete of the Year by the Greater Sports Champions of Atlanta, and was a Wendy’s Heisman Nominee in her region. Kudratt not only has the acalades on the court, she is also classroom savy maintaining an 4.0 winning the Presidential Leadership Award for Stephenson High School.
Kudratt may not be the biggest player on the court, but she plays with the heart of a warrior. She is a scrappy on the ball defender, and automatic behind the arc. Kudratt told D1Spects, “I get my confidence from my mom. She taught me that I have to work harder then everybody else, because of my size and how important it is to believe in myself. That’s why everytime I shoot I know Its going in.”
While most seniors have “senorities” and are ready for the school bell to ring. Kudratt is working out five days a week, running sprints,and is in the weightroom preparing for the next level. Kudratt stated, "I know I will get my chance to play for somebody next year, and when I do, my goal is to lead them to a championship."
Kudratt studies the game of former Tennesee Lady Volunteer point guard Shannon Bobbit. Kudratt told Spects, "She [Bobbit] is the same height as me, but plays big even though she is small, I feel like I'm the same way." As for her size Kudratt uses it to her advantage, by using it as motivation to bring the best out of her every game. Kudratt confidenly stated, "My goals are to sign to a university, prepare for the upcoming NCAA season, and earn a starting position."
So far Kudratt has drawn interest from Western Carolina, UNC-Wilmington, Bethune Cookman, and South Carolina State University. Kudratt wants to major in Political Science,and minor in Sports Managment to pursue a career as a entertainment lawyer or a Sports Agent.
With a 4.0 GPA, a big personailty, and alot of game to back her up, the school that signs Kudratt will get more then just a student athlete.
The reason one should believe in Kudratt, because not only did she state she is going to play for an Division One university, Kudratt sees a bigger vision she boldy stated, "When it's all said and done with. I will have a banner with my name on it, hanging from the gym." She isn't saying this because it sounds good, Kudratt is making a statement, daring somebody to prove her wrong.
Kayla, comes froma great family enviroment playing with the Atlanta Select Organization, and thanks them along with her mother Marilyn, her Grandma Eleanor, her younger sister KiKi, best friends Bria Dorsey, and Sharbara Scott for their support and love, and sends special thank you to those who never believed in her.
Confidence goes along way, and with a player like Kayla, schools who pass on her will only end up paying in the long run when she plays against them. Confident, smart, and talented Kayla Kudratt is a special player you will never forget.
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Atlanta Select is proud of Kayla, her Lady Select team mates, her Coach (Coach Kelly) and all the Lady Selects for carry the Atlanta Select Banner extremely high.
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