BABSON PARK, Fla. (January 31, 2018) – Webber International University junior varsity men's basketball player Herman Robinson understands the importance basketball plays in his life, and the opportunity to play college basketball is something he hopes to never take for granted.

During Webber's most recent Winter Break, Robinson, a freshman point guard from Broward, Florida, ventured up north to Cleveland, Ohio, to not only train and improve his skills as a basketball player, but to give back in a unique way to those who cannot play basketball in a competitive environment.

Robinson's journey began in mid-December when his mother's company, Matrix Health Group, sent him to Cleveland to work out and train elementary school, middle school and high school students from all around the world. These students, however, were unique in that they all suffered from a rare type of bleeding disorder that makes it very difficult for them to be involved in contact-heavy sports.

"All of the kids I worked with suffer from a bleeding disorder that is near and dear to my heart, and it was such an amazing feeling to be able to give back to them and help them have a good time doing something they cannot normally do," said Robinson.

Robinson and others from Matrix Health set up various basketball-related activities, giving the students the opportunity to be active in a safe, non-contact environment participating in a sport they love.

"I kind of felt like the 'Poster Child' for the kids," continued Robinson. "I was someone they could look up to because I get to live the basketball dream that they can't, and I don't ever want to become complacent or take the opportunity and talent that I have been given for granted."

"Herman is the type of player who is the first one in the gym and the last one to leave," said JV Coach Brady Beech. "In addition to his competitiveness and love for basketball, he is a high character young man and I believe those kids were blessed to have Herman come in and spend time with them over break."

Robinson also spent his Christmas Break training students from his high school, Highlands Christian Academy, in Deerfield Beach, Florida, before traveling to New York, New York, to spend New Year's Eve in a brand new city.

In addition to traveling and visiting a lot of cool places such as Times Square, the Nintendo Factory, the Adidas Factory and Niketown, Robinson also was in contact with a company called Better Bounce, which helps athletes focus on their vertical to increase their overall physical fitness and effectiveness in their sport.

"Thanks to my workouts with Better Bounce, I learned a ton about being more physically fit and explosive, and they gave me a new workout plan and training methods that I am still following daily in addition to the work I do with Webber's great strength staff," added Robinson."

After taking some time to get back home and reflect on his travels, Robinson tried to piece together his thoughts and put what he had just experienced into perspective.

"I learned that life is not just about basketball," said Robinson. "Traveling the world and making a difference in other people's lives is so fulfilling, I loved meeting new people and seeing new places, and I cannot wait for my next opportunity to do so."

In all, Robinson's trip during Winter Break not only fueled him with a desire to seek out more ways to impact the lives of others and be a beacon in their life, but it also helped add to his passion to continue to work at his craft and be the best basketball player he can be.