My child leads by example, works hard, stays humble, and inspires teammates on and off the field every day.
Thank you for supporting Lyla 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 I love most about playing my sport is competing, getting better, and challenging myself to be the best I can be. I love the feeling of crossing the finish line, seeing my hard work pay off, and making my family proud. My biggest goal is to keep improving and one day make it to the Olympics!
My biggest inspiration is my family because they always support me, encourage me, and remind me to never give up. I’m also inspired by the athletes I look up to because they show me what is possible when you work hard, stay focused, and believe in yourself. They motivate me to keep pushing toward my dream of one day competing in the Olympics!
One moment that makes me the proudest is seeing how much I’ve improved since I started competing. Every time I set a new personal record or push myself harder than I did before, I know my hard work is paying off. I’m proud of myself for never giving up and continuing to chase my dream of one day making it to the Olympics.
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