Thank you for generously supporting Tiger in this year’s competition. Your support helps empower the V Foundation for Cancer Research and the Why Not You Foundation in their respective missions to save lives and empower today's youth to become tomorrow's leaders.
Tiger embodies soccer. He loves the unexplainable energy when he’s on the field. The way the ball moves, the fastness of the game, the energy of the team, and the challenge of pushing himself to think fast and be better every time he steps on the pitch. Sports have taught him discipline, focus, confidence, and how to bounce back when things get tough. It has also taught him the importance of communicating and teamwork. Many of these skills have translated to his success as a student also.
Vinicius Jr. is one of his biggest inspirations. He admires how Vini Jr plays with joy, creativity, confidence, and swagger. But what he admires most is how Vini Jr carries himself in the face of adversity. Seeing a Black athlete stand tall, speak up against injustice, and still shine at the highest level has given my son a deeper understanding of what it means to be resilient, steadfast, and a proud role model to the next generation.
Tiger’s unwavering dedication to become athlete. This summer he created a “summer schedule” that requires him waking up at 5:30am every morning to train (outside team train). We thought he would not last but he has persevered. So much so, a group of his friends are now getting up with him every morning to train - at 5:30am! Right before our eyes, he has become a leader and inspiration to a group of young boys who otherwise would be home playing video games or sleeping in.
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