He has been grinding since 5yrs old conditioning himself. He is humble & has been receiving offers since he was in middle school. He has 20
You decide who will be named Youth Athlete of the Year to take home $25,000 and represent 3Brand in Sports Illustrated and on CBS
What is Youth Athlete of the Year?
Learn More1. What I love most about playing my sport is the hard work and dedication you have to put into it. The more you put into it, the more you get out of it. It challenges me on every level of life, both mentally and physically, and pushes me to become a better person and athlete.
2. My dad inspires me both on and off the field. He passed away, so knowing that I’m one of the biggest pieces of him that he left behind motivates me every day. I know he would want me to become a better person then him, work hard, and be someone others can look up to. I carry his memory with me in everything I do, and that’s why he will always be my biggest inspiration on and off the field.
3. The moment I’m proudest of in my athletic journey was receiving my first college offer the summer going into my freshman year. It showed me that all the hard work, dedication, and sacrifices I had been putting in were starting to pay off. It motivated me to keep working and reminded me that I was on the right path.
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