I am proud to say I went to Otero Junior College. Otero is great for more than the aspect of just basketball. My freshman year Coach Reed took me under his wing and helped me off of the court. This translated to the court for me, and because of this I worked as hard as I could for him. Coach Reed has built a great basketball program which is quite difficult considering the dynamics of junior college. Coach Reed taught me the game in a way that I could understand it and could then perform it in my game. Coach Reed is a great motivator and expects you to work your hardest on and off the court. He often talks about being a better man and expects you to work on yourself off the court as well. Coach Brendan O’Connor is a great asset for Coach Reed. He is knowledgeable about the game and hard working. If you needed extra work in the gym he would be there for you.
I was also very impressed with the institution of Otero Junior College. The staff is in full support of you. Their goal is to graduate you and get you to your next institution in a good standing to graduate there as well. Otero is truly a community that cares about its students and does everything it can to see them succeed.
Coach Reed has a great basketball mind, but the attribute that impressed me the most about Coach Reed is his work ethic. Coach Reed does not forget about you once you leave. He keeps in contact with you after you leave and really cares about how you do after you leave his program. I could not thank coach enough for everything he did and does for me and I am in his debt. I am grateful to have played for him and blessed to be able to call him a friend. Coach Reed is what college basketball is all about.
Editor's Note: Dan Steffensen was an All-Region player for Otero from 2007-2009. He then transferred to Fort Lewis College where he was named 2011 RMAC Tournament MVP in his senior season.
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