KHOU 11 was live at Space Center Houston during the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8.
Van Dyk shared a story of his memorable first meeting with France's President Emmanuel Macron.HOUSTON — Meeting the President of France before an important game, Houston SaberCats' Maks Van Dyk could have done what any athlete would do: Graciously accept the President’s best wishes.Originally from South Africa, Van Dyk decided - in 2019 - he wanted to just not play in France, but also make it his home.
But Van Dyk maintains he was well within his rights. Five years later, he's enjoying his time in Houston. The club is grateful to have him. "He really pulls all of us together, shares that experience with players and how to handle big games, how to handle certain situations, high pressure," said SaberCats Coach Vic Meyer."That's the kind of my motto that I live by, you get a few opportunities in life you gotta take," he said."And that was one of them."Simone Biles has moved past Tokyo.
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