The Trinity Western University Alumni Spotlight

1.6 Nels Hawkinson (’80): The World of International University Sports

Trinity Western University Alumni Season 1 Episode 6

Today’s guest is Nels Hawkinson (’80), the CEO of Basketball Travellers, Inc, a company he co-founded over 34 years ago. The focus of this company has been organizing NCAA games around the world, as well as the World University Games. Because of this position, Nels has traveled to over 80 countries and has met some fascinating people. Back when he was a student, he became Trinity’s first student recruiter, and spent the summer traveling over 13,000 miles, crossing five provinces and twelve states.