Everett

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

Everett is a natural born athlete who loves ALL sports. He is the only third grader who has made the schools soccer and basketball team alongside 5th graders. His favorite sport is baseball (he plays travel). What he loves most is being apart of a team and working alongside his teammates. He loves working together and being apart of something thats bigger than him.

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

Everett finds inspiration in many things, but his family and siblings inspire him most. HE is most peoples inspiration. Everett was born with very severe congenital heart disease. He required multiple staged open heart surgeries (his first at 6 days old) and has had to endure SO MUCH. Everett is an inspiration for so many kids. They look up to him for his knowledge and natural athletic ability. He is a miracle being the athlete he is considering what he has been through.

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

As a parent every time Everett is out there playing I am proud. He consistently looks out for everyone around him (even opposing team members) and always makes sure everyone is having fun and respecting one another. Two moments that have stood out for me is when he hit a home run and the opposing team member was hit by the ball and got pretty hurt. After Everett got home he ran to the outfield to make sure he was ok and helped him to his feet. He is a wonderful sportsman who has love for all.