"Being a part of Valiant Player has truly been one of the most rewarding experiences I am fortunate to be involved with. Sometimes in sports it’s easy to get wrapped up with your busy schedule, but Valiant Player provides that reminder that through sport, you can engage with the community and find an equal amount of joy in supporting others by just being there for them. Although I am no longer a professional soccer player, it’s still incredible to see the impact Valiant Player has on student-athletes and the community. To me, there isn’t anything more rewarding than that."
Catrina Atanda
Former Professional Soccer Player & Clemson All-American
“Valiant Player has allowed me to become a leader on and off the field. It has shown me the impact student-athletes can make in their communities. I am extremely blessed for the opportunities and experiences that this organization has provided me, and I can’t wait to continue serving the children of the Greenville”
Molly Faul
Furman Lacrosse Class of 2025
“Working with Valiant Player for the duration of my time as a student-athlete has allowed me the opportunity to use my platform to make a visible difference in the lives of children in my community. I have grown so much as a person through my work with this organization and the visits have brought my team so much closer as well. I will forever be thankful for the experiences I had through Valiant Player and will use the lessons I learned far into my professional career!”
Cameron Whitacre
Furman Soccer Class of 2023, Greenville Liberty
“Being able to do a virtual visit with the kids in the hospital through Valiant Player was an awesome experience. Knowing that I was hopefully able to take their mind off everything that they are going through genuinely brings me joy. I had so much fun meeting and speaking with them I can’t wait to do it again. I am praying for them to have a full recovery and their families to help support them.”
Alexah Fite
Greenville Liberty
“My time working with Valiant Player has been very impactful on my life. When Dylan and I were interested in doing philanthropy involving soccer, we were adamant about not only giving a kid a chance to enjoy a soccer game, but also having them gain a personal connection with the players and staff. With the season behind us, we are still very much in touch with our family and had accomplished what we were looking to gain. To hear from the family that we were making a difference in their lives meant the world to Dylan and I. Thanks to valiant player, Dylan and I were able to make an impactful difference.”
Aiden Hampon
Clemson Men's Soccer Class of 2026
“Working with Valiant Player was one my favorite parts of my college experience. I loved getting to hang out and talk with the kids, and it helped me find my passion for working as a pediatric nurse. I learned how to be a comforting presence in tough situations, knowing that I could make the kids’ days just a little bit better. I am so grateful for the incredible opportunity I had, and I want to thank John Suchon and Clemson Athletics for making it possible! I want to encourage everyone to participate in this service opportunity.”
Grace Wagner
Clemson Women's Soccer Class of 2022
"Being a part of Valiant Player has truly been one of the most rewarding experiences I am fortunate to be involved with. Sometimes in sports it’s easy to get wrapped up with your busy schedule, but Valiant Player provides that reminder that through sport, you can engage with the community and find an equal amount of joy in supporting others by just being there for them. Although I am no longer a professional soccer player, it’s still incredible to see the impact Valiant Player has on student-athletes and the community. To me, there isn’t anything more rewarding than that."