Sumter Today: A local trainer helps young athletes prepare on and off the court

Junko Allen runs her program called Team Perseverance Athletics here in Sumter to help young students and athletes prepare for their school tryouts and seasons.
She works with kids on basketball technique, ball handling and other skills that help them develop both their athletic ability and confidence. The program doesn’t turn kids away, and she works with each one on their own skill level as well as offering resume writing and job application help. COVID-19 has caused the groups to shrink and training to be a little more distanced, but it hasn’t stopped Junko from following her passion of helping young athletes.