Michael

Just such a GAMER!! Rises to every occasion without shying away from any situation. 9 times out of 10 usually succeeds. Just clutch!!

Placed 16th

in their group

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

I think what he loves is the attention from being in a game situation and coming through in key moments. He loves to have the moments with his teammates in the dugouts.


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

He would say that person would be me but I would say I’m just being what he needs. He used to watch me play and that made him want to play. I tell him how watching him is a joy and he’s my favorite player of all time. He loves it!


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

There are many but if I had to pick one, it would be a game he pitched in a tournament against a team they all thought they already lost before the game. He was even echoing this talk to me. I told him that I still thought he was the best player out there and to trust himself. He want out to give up 2 with one earned and had a 3-2 lead when his limit was reached. When all the coaches from other team told him he pitched well and said they meant it, that was a proud moment.

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