Former Sinclair basketball player Danielle Forrer is now an assistant coach aside Sinclair women’s basketball head coach Jeff Dillon.
“Danielle has been a tremendous player for two years,” Dillon said. “We are thankful to have her.”
Forrer was optimistic about playing for the University of Dayton this fall after earning a spot as a walk-on. However, after playing for the summer and part of the fall season, Forrer found herself having to make a tough choice. Her credits from Sinclair did not transfer to the University Dayton completely and she found herself falling behind.
“Making the decision not to play was extremely hard for me,” Forrer said. “I was behind in my major and I had to make a decision.”
Forrer said that she did not want to let anyone down and have her family or Dillon view her as a quitter.
“I had no idea what I was supposed to do,” Forrer said. “I obviously love the game and wanted to continue, because playing for UD is one of the best experiences I could ever have.”
Forrer’s family and Dillon are primarily the ones who helped her become confident with the choice not to play this season.
“Coach Dillon had nothing negative to say about it. He was so uplifting and really believed I had made the right decision,” Forrer said. “I was looking ahead at my future.”
Forrer believes that she made the right choice.
“Everyone I have talked to has told me that the decision I made was very mature,” Forrer said. “Although, they are sad they can’t watch me play anymore. In the end it is the degree that counts.”
Forrer has now started her role as the assistant coach for the women’s basketball team at Sinclair and is glad that she did not have to give up a passion that she’s had since third-grade.
“Always give 110 percent,” Forrer said. “If you are not willing to work hard, it won’t get you very far.”
Dillon said Forrer has a real desire to succeed and use her experiences to help the players.
“We have a young team this year and are looking forward to the season,” Dillon said. “Our main goal is to help [the players] along the way and impact them.”
The team lost their home opener against the University of Cincinnati – Clermont 78-60. Sinclair sophomore forward Riley Weng had 18 points and 13 rebounds in the loss.