He has grown as a player. He went from faking stomach aches to being eager to go to practice. He's been practicing 5 days a week June & July
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It's fun. I get to play with my friends. I went from not being able to do any pushups, to at least doing ten pushups easily. I started as defensive lineman and am now full back.
His words: "you inspire me to go to practice because of the way you said I used to fake stomach aches. And now, I'm excited to go to practice. You say I'm better at football. You made me never quit running. I see how strong you are taking care of me and Angel even when you don't feel good or are tired. My brother also inspires me to be better.Because last season, we would go outside and he would help me learn how to block."
The moment that makes me the proudest of him is from last season, Lancaster Rams played against the Watts Rams. The kid was easily a foot. Taller than him, and he never showed fear.
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