Husky Talk- Keisha Cummings

All new Husky Talk with former UConn Track & Field / Cross Country star Keisha Cummings. She ran on a club team as a 6-year-old and never stopped. Her coach was a tremendous influence in her career and life. Keisha grew up in Philadelphia and I was amazed she started running track at an early age. She was on a club team with a legendary coach all the way through high school. They would compete at college event's while she was in high school and Keisha's team would win. She started receiving scholarship offers as a 10th grader and then exploded when she was a junior. Keisha ran the 800 and we talked about the strategy involved. Depending on who she was up against, a group could box her in and Keisha had explosive top end speed. A fast start, and then for the last 150 to 200 meters she would turn on the jets to win. Keisha committed to the UConn Huskies, competed in cross country, plus indoor and outdoor track. She credits Lissa Bloom Jussaume and her family for having her on holidays when she was not able to get home. She loves Trisha Bailey and is beyond proud of all she has accomplished. We had such a great interview; I didn't realize we went 2 hours long. Working in Virginia she promotes love, and treating people with respect. She advocates for local black youth's, she helps people find housing, meals, Keisha started her own business because she preaches kindness and wants everyone to love each other. My description does not to this episode justice. Watch and you will be moved by how much Keisha cares. Procyon Partners is our longest tenured sponsor of Husky Talk. They specialize in wealth management, employee benefits, and retirement planning along with being one of the top 50 fastest growing companies in the nation. President Sean Rabinowitz is a great friend and consultant. UConn Football as won 7 games because of Mike Burton and his team raising money for Bleeding Blue For Good, our NIL Collective. Donate $400 or $500 dollars, as long as more people can give, we will have continued success. I witnessed how much we have improved and now we are going bowling. Please go to ⁠www.bleedingblueforgood.org⁠ and donate. Pete Finch is our newest sponsor, and we are thrilled to have The Finch Firm LLC. The Finch Firm has made an impact in all across the state fighting for clients’ rights and interests. Based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the Finch Firm can help if you were injured in an accident, arrested, feel your rights have been violated. In a pinch? CALL FINCH!