Meet Laken James
Founder of Five Star Academy, Professional basketball player, and PhD candidate.
Laken is dedicated to empowering female athletes to develop essential life skills that help them thrive in all areas of life. Her journey through youth to Division 1 to professional basketball has given her unique insights into resilience, leadership, and growth, which are shared through coaching, writing, and speaking engagements. Laken's mission is to inspire others to unlock their full potential and lead a life filled with confidence and purpose.
Laken's Blog
Laken welcomes you into her personal journal: James' Journal. What started as a way to simply clear her mind - James' Journal is now hundreds of pages capturing Laken's journey through sport and life. Follow along as she share the lessons learned and stories lived, hoping they inspire you on your own journey.
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A quick chat with Laken to spark motivation, explore goals, and draw up the game winning play!
15 min
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