David

What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

He doesn’t run for the medals or play for the roar — he does it because it’s where he feels most alive. On the track, it’s the rhythm of each stride and the quiet push past the pain. On the field, it’s the grind in the trenches, the split-second plays, and the brotherhood in every huddle. Football teaches him strength, track teaches him grace — and both remind him that growth comes from showing up, even when no one’s watching. He loves the work more than the win, chasing progress with quiet conf

Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

He draws inspiration from those who lead by example, on and off the field. On the track, he thinks about the legends who ran with grace and grit, pushing past limits not for fame but for self-respect. On the football field, it’s the teammates who never quit, the coaches who teach more than plays — they teach life. Off the field, it’s his parents, who show him what discipline and humility look like every day. He’s inspired by the quiet leaders — the ones who do the work without needing the spotli

What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

There’s one moment that stands out above all the wins and highlights — the time he got up when most kids would’ve stayed down. It wasn’t the finish line or the end zone that made it special, but the way he pushed through when everything hurt, when the odds were stacked, and quitting would’ve been easy. Maybe it was that gritty fourth quarter tackle after being winded, or the final stretch of the 400 when he found just enough fuel to surge past doubt.