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By Mandy Haggerson

For the Clemmons Courier

From an early age, Brandon Senter learned that hard work and family support was a winning combination.

“My mom and Aunt Patsy taught me to play basketball probably around the time that I could walk,” Senter said. “My aunt coached me for many years. They really ignited my love for the sport.” 

Combining his love for basketball and his desire to get better, Senter could be found playing basketball in the South Fork area gym or travel ball with the Carolina Hornets under Coach Paul.

“During this time, I played other sports and liked them including football, but basketball was my passion,” Senter said.

When Senter went on to play in high school at R.J Reynolds, his team won multiple state championships.

“At that time, we were 5th in the nation and ranked 23rd by USA Today,” Senter said. “I think the shortest player on our team was 6 feet tall. I had some really talented teammates, and we all came together.”

Naturally as a contributing member to his nationally recognized team, Senter began receiving a large number of scholarship opportunities for college.

“I chose North Carolina State University because I knew that I wanted to play at an ACC school,” said Senter, who earned a full-ride scholarship. “I was so excited to play at that level. Unfortunately, after I got to State, I had a career ending injury on my knee in practice and was not able to play any longer after my freshman year. I had never been hurt before, so it was a huge blow to give up something I loved and worked so hard for.” 

Senter continued to focus on his education even though his dream to play college basketball had ended.

“I decided to pursue my degree in agribusiness,” he said. “I also met my future wife, Megan, during this time who was playing softball at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. We clicked right away and shared that drive with sports. She was a phenomenal athlete. We even get to play slow pitch softball together which was a lot of fun. She was so good though, she played professionally for a bit.”

After college, Megan and Brandon moved back home to the Winston-Salem area.

“I began working in the concrete and masonry industry,” Senter said. “We both knew we wanted to expand our family and had daughters, Madison (11) and McKynlee (9). Once we had them, the world just changed. I’m meant to be a girl dad. I’ve coached them ever since they were little in their sports teams from YMCA basketball to NC Fusion soccer. I don’t want to miss anything in whatever they do. I think when I have to miss one of their events or games it bothers me more than them. Family is just really important to me and that is what it’s all about.” 

These values are what led Senter to changing directions professionally, too.

“I recently chose to get my real estate license and am now working at Leonard Ryden Burr,” he said. “What I found really excites me is helping families find houses and making them homes which is why that’s something I say often.

“It can be an overwhelming process for people, and my goal is to make it as simple as possible for them. I know that everyone has different needs for themselves and for their families. I enjoy getting the opportunity to make sure I match those needs appropriately. After many years playing as a teammate in sports, leading as a coach, and training to get the results you desire, it really showed me that being in a profession like residential real estate was a natural fit. The icing on the cake is getting to meet even more people in our community who enjoy it as much as I do.”

When not coaching one of his daughter’s teams, cheering them on, or helping a community member find or sell their dream home, Senter still tries to stay active himself.

“Of course, most of our free time as a family is spent around the kids’ activities which include travel sports,” he said. “My wife and I like to still be active ourselves, but we do love spending a weekend watching the kids play what they love. I’m pretty simple that way. Family has always been what matters most.”