Elijah

Elijah Ethridge Honor roll student/athlete 12 yrs old dominated 12u last 2 seasons OL/DL/LINEBACKER/RB now in middle school varsity in 2yrs

Placed 26th

in their group

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What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

He loves to travel to different venues He likes competing against the opposing team best player He's a team player what ever it takes to win if it's blocking tackling or helping His team get in the end zone He wants to win every time but even in a loss His head is up and looks to get better


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

Family and friends often tell Him how myself His father use to play and reading up on how I played and what I accomplished also the coaches other players fans and other parents not to mention the NFL players he admire


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

He was 8 years old there weren't enough 8 year old to fill the roster so He played 10-U since He had size he took on the challenge it happened so quick I didn't tell Him all the other kids were older we took it in stride and His eagerness and determination age didn't matter and He competed a proud Dad moment for sure theres so many I remember He primal OL/DL carried the ball touchdown here 2 pointer there said Dad not getting the ball makehappen rushed the QB took the ball 60 yard TD Yeah

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