Taylor Robertson
Age: 13
Sponsoring Elks Lodge: McPherson, Kan., Lodge No. 502
2013 Hoop Shoot Season Free Throw Percentage: .97
Height: 5’3”
Hobbies: Reading
Favorite Athlete: Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder
Fun Fact: Taylor sank 24 out of 25 free throws at the National Finals to become a National Champion in the 12- to 13-year-old girls’ division.
Taylor’s Keys to Success: Dribbling the ball three times before each shot.
Advice from Taylor: “Practice ball handling and shooting to help improve your free throws.”
Through the Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Program, the Elks National Foundation teaches kids the values of hard work and good sportsmanship. In 2013-14, the ENF allocated $692,750 to fund this program. For more information on the Hoop Shoot, visit www.elks.org/hoopshoot.