Player Comments from the 2010 Irish Roots Tour

2010 IRISH ROOTS BASKETBALL TOUR
• The cost-trip value ratio was very good. I don't know if you could ever get a deal like that and I also like the fact that meals are pre-paid for us. It made the trip more enjoyable because you didn't have to worry about where to eat or paying for everything.
I also liked that we got our own free time. It was the independence that made the trip enjoyable as well. Thank you for giving me this opportunity. I wish I had words to explain to you what it meant to me as a person. Thank you
• This was an experience of a life-time! I made so many unforgettable memories and met some people that will stay in my heart forever. I may never get to see them again but I will definetely remember them and all the memories I made with them. It felt great to wear the "red, white, and blue" and represent my country, the USA, while doing what I love most-play basketball- at the same time.
• Traveling with USAAI Athletes was an amazing experience. Never in my life did I imagine getting an opportunity such as playing in Ireland. The trip opened my eyes to a different culture; a different view on life. The players and coach were all phenomenal people as well as being very good at what they came their to do; coach and play basketball. Ireland was a beautiful country and anyone that is even tempted a little to go on a trip with USAAI, trust me, that temptation will be fulfilled completely. I went with the sole intention to play basketball and I came home with seven new friends from around the country and a story that I will continue to tell for the rest of my life! Life-changing experience.
--Lyndsey Seewald, Irish Roots Tour 2010