‘Return to Amish’: Kenneth Detweiler Busts Out for Basketball
Kenneth Detweiler breaks the rules to chase his basketball dream on Return to Amish. He leaves his strict community for a chance to experience life on the court.
Return to Amish: Kenneth Detweiler Wants to Play Basketball
Kenneth Detweiler is a member of the Old Order Amish community. The Return to Amish cast member is 20 years old and ready to experience the English world.
However, he feels that growing up Amish has taught him the value of hard work. He enjoys being around livestock. So, he’s going to miss living on the farm.
Meet Kenneth, a young Amish man looking to pursue his passion of basketball. Is he good enough to play on a real team? Tune in to #ReturnToAmish, Tuesdays at 10/9c, to find out. pic.twitter.com/gE8Qf9c02P
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However, Kenneth has bigger dreams than being a farmer. He has always had a dream of playing basketball. The TLC star wants to take that passion to the next level. But that is something the Amish community doesn’t have to offer. The only sport he can play in his community is volleyball.
So, Kenneth Detweiler travels miles away from his home to practice basketball. The Return to Amish reality star loves the sport because it gives him time to think and have time alone. Yet, he always wondered what it would be like to be able to practice every day.
Kenneth Breaks Rule Playing Ball
Kenneth Detweiler explains that basketball is not allowed because it is too competitive and aggressive. According to the TLC celeb, every time he touches a basketball, he is breaking the rule.
He reveals that if his community found out, they would turn their backs on him and shun him. And he finds that scary.
Kenneth didn’t attend high school since the Amish only attended school until the eighth grade. So, the Return to Amish castmate never got the chance to play on a high school basketball team. But he often goes to the local school to watch the team practice.
Kenneth has never had a coach teach him how to play. So, everything the TLC star knows about the sport is through his brothers. He also taught himself a lot. It is his dream to be the first Amish college basketball player. But he knows that means he will have to leave his tight-knit community.
Return to Amish Celeb Ditches Community to Practice
Kenneth Detweiler reveals that there are a lot of Amish communities that do allow you to play basketball. However, those communities are in Florida. His friend, Johnny, invited him to go.
He is excited more than ever to try out the English world. He can’t wait to practice his skills without the fear of being watched or caught. Will he be able to make his dream of playing college basketball a reality?
Kenneth has many Return to Amish viewers rooting for him. One person already loves him and his passion for the sport. Another person finds it “crazy” that Amish people cannot play basketball.
Someone also didn’t know you can’t play the sport in the strict community. A person even thinks he will be able to make his dream come true.
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