A four-sport athlete with heart, grit, leadership, and relentless effort, he makes every team better and competes beyond his years.
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
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He loves the challenge of competing, learning new skills, and pushing himself to improve. Whether he’s on the football field, basketball court, baseball diamond, or soccer pitch, he enjoys being part of a team, encouraging his teammates, and giving his best effort every time he plays.
On and off the field, he is inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Justin Jefferson, and Stephen Curry for their talent, work ethic, and dedication. His biggest role models, however, are his parents and his older athletic brothers, who encourage him to work hard, stay humble, show respect, and always give his best in sports and in life.
One of the moments that made me proudest was watching him set a big goal for himself and refuse to let go of it. He wanted to earn a spot on the Midwest BOOM team and help win a championship. He committed himself to improving every day, worked tirelessly, embraced coaching, and never gave up. Seeing him accomplish both goals through hard work, perseverance, and determination was far more rewarding than the trophy itself.
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