Matthew

My son is always practicing in the backyard and reconstructing games to learn. He is an excellent teammate and opponent. He loves all sports

Placed 28th

in their group

Thank you for supporting Matthew 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)?

His favorite part about playing sports is being with his friends and making new ones.

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

His dad Michael. He teaches him techniques, motivates him to work harder, and never says no to a catch.

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

When he caught the ball for the winning out in his first championship game in Little League. His face lit up and his whole team piled on top of him.

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