Episode 42 - Andrea Hoover - Former LA Sparks guard and Spring Valley Academy standout

Andrea is a former standout athlete at Spring Valley Academy (SVA) in Ohio, a member of the University of Dayton’s Hall of Fame, and a former guard for the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks. She shares her early athletic journey, explaining how growing up with older brothers fueled her passion for all sports—initially favoring flag football over basketball. She discussed her competitive AAU experience, the pressure of being the top player at a small academy, and how she meticulously perfected her shooting form. The group explores the intersection of her faith and her career, touching on how she managed playing on the Sabbath and navigating criticism from inside the church community. Andrea also details her highly successful college career at Dayton and the surreal unexpected moment she was drafted into the WNBA. Finally, she highlights her current life coaching youth sports, getting to run with the current SVA girls team, and explains what basketball truly means to her.Thanks for listening! rate, review, and subscribe to help us grow this community!Follow on Instagram, and learn more at adventisthoops.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.