Meet the Women who Make It Happen
Rachel Milim
A: I am the Director of Brant Lake Sports Academy for Girls – coaching, mentoring, planning, judging, reffing and being everyone’s “camp mom”.
Q: How many years have you been doing it?
A: This will be my 11th summer
Q: What is your favorite sport to play/watch? A: My favorite sport to play is lacrosse, but some may argue that it’s basketball. My favorite sport to watch is anything that my kids are playing. #proud-mom Q:. What is your favorite part about BLSA? A: By far my favorite part about camp is watching the genuine camaraderie of the campers throughout each day. Q. Words to live by…
Dream Big. Set Goals. Take Action.
Dr. Deb
Q: What do you do at Brant Lake?
A: I am blessed to serve as a coach primarily providing instruction with basketball and golf. I teach with a gentle but firm style to help our campers gain confidence and inspiration to take the lessons back home to improve their performance. In addition, I share an annual “Chalk Talk” whereby I speak on topics related to leadership, racial equity, and compassion for others.
Q: How many years have you been doing it? A: Six years
Q: What is your favorite sport to play/watch? A:My favorite sport to play and watch is basketball.
Q:. What is your favorite part about BLSA? A: There is no way I can only list one thing! It is a blend of the familial community, the escape from the “hustle and bustle” of life, and the tranquil lake setting.
Q: Words to live by… A: “Hope has two beautiful daughters; their names are Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do not remain as they are.” Augustine of Hippo
Mieks Gersten
I am the Associate Director of Brant Lake Camp, advisor to the Directors of all of the programs owned and operated by BLC, Direct supervisor/ Advisor of Brant Lake Dance Camp, BLC Arts, Theater and Photography and videography and Violet’s Omie💜Q: How many years have you been doing it?
I started at BLDC back in 1983 and in the past 20 years have moved into all of the other positions, so, I guess that I’ve been working at BLC for almost 40 years?Q: What is your favorite sport to play/watch?
To play? Hmmm over the years has changed a lot but, simply, now, in my 60’s I’d have to say it’s pickleball. haha! To watch it’s Basketball/ tennis/ volleyball/ at camp/HS/College or professionally.
Q:. What is your favorite part about BLSA?Q. Words to live by… I actually have three distinct thoughts: 1. Never cease to appreciate the moment, there is always something worth remembering in it. 2. “Everyone has something that they are excellent in, acknowledge it when you can.” Sheenah Hankin 3. “Don’t feel entitled to anything you didn’t sweat and struggle for.” Marion Wright Edelman
Lynsey Oneal
Q: What do you do at Brant Lake?
A:I am the Director of Dance at BLDC
Q: How long have you been doing it? A: This is my second year as a Director, and my fourth summer at camp
-Q: What is your favorite sport to play/watch? A: My favorite sport is Tennis, and I love watching the Olympics.
Q: What is your favorite part about Brant Lake? A: My favorite part of Brant Lake is that it is a magical oasis in the mountains where everyone is accepted for who they are and appreciated for what they bring to camp.
Q: Words to live by… – “you must expect great things of yourself before you can do them” Michael Jordan
Coach Felix
Coach, Trainer and Mentor: Volleyball, BasketballQ: How many years have you been doing it?
Going on 11 years nowQ: What is your favorite sport to play/watch?
Basketball, Volleyball (i enjoy other sports as well) jump rope, some tennis, otherQ:. What is your favorite part about BLSA?Q. Words to live by… Enjoy every moment of play sports presents, it can only be replayed in video