This year at 14, he became a state wrestling champion through grit, discipline, healthy eating, and daily training, overcoming adversity.
Thank you for supporting Dustin in this competition. Your participation made a huge impact for the Why Not You Foundation and their mission to empower change in the world, one individual at a time and one child at a time.
What is Youth Athlete of the Year?
Learn MoreWhat he loves most is the challenge of becoming the best version of himself. Wrestling has taught him discipline, perseverance, and resilience. He loves setting goals, working hard every day, and seeing that dedication pay off. Wrestling has built his confidence, character, and mental toughness.
He is inspired by his faith, his parents, and his coaches. They encourage him to give his best, stay humble in victory, learn from defeat, and use his talents to honor God. Their example reminds him that character matters more than medals.
The moment I’m most proud of was watching him compete at the state tournament. He battled intense anxiety leading up to the competition, but instead of letting fear stop him, he took it one match at a time. His perseverance, courage, and trust in the process led him to become a State Champion. More than the title, I’m proud that he learned to overcome fear through determination and resilience.
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