            with teammates and competitors over the years. What drives him most, though, is the thrill of competition and the daily pursuit of improvement. “Every day is an opportunity to improve. I want to be better than I was yesterday,” says Walker. That mindset keeps him motivated to practice, sharpen his skills, and strive to reach his personal best each time he steps on the court. Walker credits much of his success in sports to the people who


have guided and supported him along the way. From long hours in the gym with his dad to competitive battles with his younger brother Row- dy, his family has been a constant source of encouragement, teaching him discipline, commitment, and perseverance. Impactful coaching, too, has shaped Walker into the athlete and person he is today. He points to three men in particular—his father, Steve Gohring,  as role models who challenged him, believed in him, and helped him grow. He expresses immense thanks and gratitude to these men.


“For me, coaching is more than being a coach. A coach is someone who calls you out with respect, makes you see the better in yourself when you don’t see it yourself, and someone who can be just as vulnerable with you as you are with them,” Walker tells us.


Listening, observing, and being coachable are three skills that


Walker says he will carry with him into the “real world” after his time at Westminster has come to a close. He hopes to give back to those who are walking the same path he once did. More than anything, he wants to leave a legacy that inspires. “I mostly want to be remembered for being intentional in my walk with   center, he hopes future players see that dedication, hard work, and time invested are the keys to achieving their goals.


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