From volunteer coordinator to mentor to academic overseer to networker to podcast co-host to the NIL space, Terence Dials helps Ohio State hoopers excel in many ways off the court.
Amidst the stardom that comes with being a top Ohio State student-athlete and the personal wealth players can gain from Name, Image and Likeness dollars, there’s still another selfless side that players and coaches want fulfilled.
Named Ohio State’s director of professional development in September 2019, for four years Dials has worked quietly behind the scenes to provide mentorship to players on the Buckeyes’ roster, connect them with volunteer opportunities and prepare them for life after basketball. That wasn’t the end of his playing journey. Dials spent a decade competing internationally, making significant contributions for teams in France, Germany, Switzerland, China and Cyprus.
“I always wanted to be around the game, you play for so long,” Dials said. “I didn’t know if I wanted to coach or just be in this role. For me, it was a chance to get my foot in the door at the university that I went to and played for.” On the community side, Dials sets up volunteer opportunities for the Buckeyes’ hoopers to make an impact and be seen by the public at large. Organizations such as the African American Male Wellness Walk or 2nd & 7, which promotes reading for kids through free books and connection with young athletes, are some of the primary benefactors of Ohio State basketball volunteers.
“It was a good experience to be able to talk to some of the kids about my experience and how I enjoyed reading and all of that, just try to pass along one or two beneficial things to those kids.”
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