Michael

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

What I love most about football is the competition and the strategy. I like studying plays, watching film, and figuring out how to beat different defenses. It's like a chess game but faster and with way more energy. I also love how football pushes me. Every practice, I get better. I set goals, track my stats, and watch how my work pays off. It teaches me discipline, focus, and leadership skills I know will help me on and off the field, even in business someday

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

My biggest inspiration is my dad. He’s always there for me —at every game, every practice, even when it’s raining or freezing. He trains with me in the backyard and tells me to believe in myself no matter what. He’s the reason I started playing football in the first place. He pushes me, but he also tells me to have fun and stay humble. On the field, I look up to Justin Jefferson and Tyreek Hill. JJ’s route running is just insane smooth, fast, and he always finds a way to get open.

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

One of the proudest moments in his football journey so far was when he switched positions and totally crushed it. I started off playing running back, but then Coach asked me to try out at wide receiver and later even some quarterback! At first, I was nervous, but my dad told me, “Real ballers can do it all.”