Dedicated since age 5, my 17-year-old son lives and breathes football—hardworking, team-first, and a true leader on and off the field.
You decide who will be named Youth Athlete of the Year, featured in a 3BRAND ad in Sports Illustrated, and take home $25,000
Jimmy has grown to love football not just as a sport, but as a way of life. He has found a deep passion in both the physical and mental demands of the game. Jimmy loves football for the intensity, the teamwork, and the challenge. Football has taught him discipline, leadership, and resilience. But more than that, it has shaped him into a better person—instilling values that extend far beyond the field. It’s more than a game to him—it’s a huge part of who he is and who he continues to become.
Jimmy is inspired by his parents’ determination, hard work, and the accomplishments they’ve achieved through it all. Seeing their dedication motivates him to keep pushing himself, both on the field and in life. Their example shows him that success comes from commitment and perseverance, and that inspires him every day to give his best.
One moment in Jimmy’s athletic journey that makes me proudest is when he made it to counties in high school wrestling after only his second year in the sport. He didn’t expect it, but the pride on his face said it all. That experience gave him a surge of motivation and pushed him to work even harder, showing him what he was truly capable of.
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