Derrick

Very coachable kid, thats willing to learn and play any position that’s is given to him.

Placed 21st

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

Being able to learn a new skill that he will carry on for the rest of his life. Teaching him how to be discipline and a team player. But overall game day is the day he loves the most, just being able to go out and compete while having fun.


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

Ray Lewis. He plays linebacker just like him, so he tries to play the game the way he did. He wants to learn to be aggressive and hard hitting like Ray Lewis. The way he leads the defense like he is the quarterback on offense. Knowing how to read the other team’s offense.


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

The growth, discipline, respectful and the fact that he is very coachable. I have seen him play almost every position on the field and he has never once complained, just wants to do whatever it takes to help his team win.

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