Elijah

Obviously he works hard. He trains soccer 4 hours a day and then frequently goes to dance classes afterwards. Sacrifices so much for sports

Placed 3rd

in their group

Thank you for supporting Elijah 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 do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

The competition to get a spot on the game day roster, and consistently wanting to push himself to be the very best.

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

His parents, and friends because they always find ways to push him to meet his goals.

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

The 3 goals that he has scored at ECNL playoffs in the summer of 2026. All 3 goals were special and really gave him and his team so much confidence in the tournament.

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