About the
1693 Alliance

It felt like home when I met the coaches and some of my new teammates. I loved what the team valued, and you can tell that there was brotherhood, and that’s something I want to be a part of.

MBA Program

James River County Schools

It means a lot to be a positive impact in someone’s life. It is a blessing to do what I do and I was always taught to give back to the community.

I chose W&M because it felt like my home away from home.

Kinesiology

As part of his agreement, Breyden will represent the Alliance, utilizing his name, image, and likeness, while participating in summer youth football camps. The 1693 Alliance extends gratitude to Gary King, a former W&M football player (class of ’92), who has generously provided this opportunity to a current W&M walk-on defensive lineman who has contributed on the field and distinguished himself academically and as an ambassador for Tribe Football.

Doing community service for youth football camps allows me to give back and support local youth in developing their football skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. I am excited to provide mentorship and help with logistics in planning events. This is a great opportunity to use my wisdom and experience to help develop future men.

The decision was easy, W&M was the first school to believe in me. The coaches made me feel at home, even though I was 6 hours away from home. It offers great football and academics.

Psychology

Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School

It means a lot to give back to the community who had given so much to me. Being around and inspiring kids is also very important to me. Being able to talk to kids and build a relationship with them can go a long way.

I chose W&M because there is no other place like it. Here, you have the best of both worlds. There aren’t many men like Coach London who can have an impact on your life. He is a man who can direct you in all the right directions if you allow him to.

Psychology

Matthew Whaley Elementary School

Honestly, it’s a blessing to have an influence on the youth. Coming from a household that prioritized having a positive influence shaped the mindset I have for it. You never know what’s going on in a person’s life, so being a younger voice feels different for the kids.

Because W&M was my best opportunity for football and academics.

Graduated Kinesiology with a concentration in Nutrition, will begin MABA program Fall 2025.

Youth camps in Williamsburg/Richmond area

It’s important to me to represent W&M at youth camps because it gives me an opportunity to show younger people what is possible with hard work. I remember meeting HS/College football players when I was younger and seeing them as a role model.

I chose W&M because their staff is very supportive and treats me like family.

Kinesiology

My favorite memory since being at W&M has got to be the Elon game because the stadium was full and fans were so into the game.

My parents, because they’ve taught me to be strong in tough situations and how to love another.

Playing in the NFL.

I chose W&M for the opportunities of bonding with a tightly knit community along with amazing people that represent the college.

Kinesiology and CAMS (Computational Applied Mathematics and Statistics).

Living through my own and also the achievements of my teammates, the team as a whole and close friends I have made here.

My parents have been the biggest influences throughout my life, and Coach Dowling has also become a significant one.

Playing professional football.

I come from a family of 9 children which has helped build my care for others tremendously.

A really good team, a chance to play closer to home, alumni connections.

MSBA Certificate Program

My first game here was electric and is easily my favorite memory.

My dad, he was a successful college athlete as well and I try to be the person he is.

I’d love to be playing in the NFL

A great blend of high-level academics and football, complemented by a great coaching staff.

Sociology

Winning the CAA Championship in 2022!

My mother, she has shown me what it means to be determined and resilient, and has been a great role model all my life.

In the NFL or working in Consulting.

The academic status and competitive nature of the program with the culture of the coaching staff.

Kinesiology-Human Nutrition

Growing and developing along like-minded individuals.

My older brother due to his unwavering perseverance.

Committing the resources I have to serving a purpose greater than myself through the industry of sports performance or nutritional research.

Industriousness.

I love the coaching staff and it was close to home.

Business and History.

Winning the CAA title in 2022!

My parents because they have always been my biggest supporters.

Living and working in my hometown of Glen Allen, VA.

Go Tribe!

I chose W&M because I saw it as a great opportunity to grow and excel academically, as a football player, and as a person.

Kinesiology.

Being able to meet and spend time with some of my best friends and also winning the CAA Championship in 2022.

My parents and my sister because they are the strongest people I know and raised me to be the person I am today.

I see myself hopefully in a business field I enjoy, being able to provide and help give back to my family.

Thank you to all supporters and donors. Without you, the program would not be where it is today.

I love the community that W&M has to offer. I also feel supported in both my academic and athletic journey.

Kinesiology.

Winning a CAA Championship in 2022 and contributing to a win in my first start.

My mother, she is loving and cares for everything I do and taught me to never give up. Also my grandfather who taught me to always work on my craft.

I hope to be well established in wherever my career leads me, working towards growing a family of my own also.

Excited to lead the Tribe to greatness. Go Tribe!

I came to William and Mary as a walk-on and the opportunity to not only pursue a great education but to earn a scholarship was a great opportunity and one of the main reasons why I came here.

Finance.

Winning a CAA championship after working for 3 years to get there.

Probably my Dad, I certainly get my sense of humor from him and watching him lead and love our family has been something that I can only wish to emulate.

Hopefully working a job where I feel fulfilled and able to impact the community around me.

I had known it was a prestigious academic college with great opportunities, making it an easy decision to pursue academics and basketball.

Not declared at the moment, but I’m looking into broadcasting and media.

So far it has to be orientation, I got to know more about the campus and meet a ton of people.

If I had to choose, it would have to be my mom and dad. They’ve been there through it all with me and have shown me what I need to do to be successful.

Playing professional basketball.

Go Tribe!

I chose W&M for its academic prestige and the opportunity to play Division 1 basketball.

Accounting

Beating ODU my sophomore year at home.

My family: my parents and my older brothers because they have been my biggest supporters and have been the best in guiding me to success.

Finishing Graduate School.

Go Tribe!

Great coaching staff, prestigious institution, and the great community of Williamsburg.

Finance

Golfing during the summer.

My brother, because he has been a great role model and someone from whom I can learn important things.

Working a finance job in Chicago.

When I took my visit to W&M, it instantly felt like home and everyone I met in the community was so genuine.

Economics

Our first home game was a great experience to see all of the supporters in attendance.

My parents, because they have always supported me and shown me what it means to be a good person. None of this would have been possible without them.

I see myself playing basketball for a professional team.

Allowing me the opportunity playing college basketball and getting one of the best educations in the world.

Economics

Hanging out with the team, we have really become a family/brotherhood.

My parents, they have encouraged me to take risks and follow my dreams.

I don’t have an exact answer, but I would love to keep playing basketball and if not that, then working in an international position somewhere.

Because the most important thing for me when choosing a school was getting a good education. William and Mary is a fine institution that I believe will set me up well for the rest of my life.

Economics

Probably just all the opportunities that I have had to meet everyone throughout the community. The people really make the place, and I am grateful for all the amazing people I have met since I have been here.

My parents, who have supported my throughout my journey, have provided me for whenever I needed something, and for that, I will be forever grateful.

I see myself still involved in basketball somehow whether through playing or coaching and spending time seeing different parts of the world.

I chose W&M because of the community and togetherness at this university. Moreover, the balance of going to a great academic school and playing high-level basketball.

I plan to major in Business and minor in International Relations.

I loved orientation and meeting people and becoming a part of the Tribe!

The biggest influence in my life was my older brother, Hans. He inspired me to play basketball and believed in me throughout my life.

I see myself getting my masters, playing professional basketball, and helping my community through interconnecting sports and education.

Check out my non-profit, the Ndaw Foundation http://www.ndawfoundation.org, which serves to interconnect sports and education for the youth in Senegal and across West Africa. The Ndaw Foundation’s purpose is to give back to the country that raised my by providing equipment such as shoes, shirts, school supplies, and more.

I love the prestige of the school and the W&M degree holds.

Public Policy with a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Beating Richmond my freshman year and hanging out with my teammates.

My family, including Mom, Dad, and my older brother, have always supported me but also pushed me to do my best in any endeavors I pursue.

Playing professional basketball in Europe, preferably Italy or Switzerland.