Noah

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

At just 9 years old, Noah loves soccer because there is always more to learn. He studies players, knows their statistics, analyzes games, and then takes that knowledge onto the field. He loves testing himself, learning from mistakes, and seeing hard work turn into improvement. Soccer has given him confidence and taught him to believe in himself. More than winning, he loves the game itself-the challenge, the learning, and knowing there is always another chance to get better.

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

Noah admires Ronaldo, Yamal and Messi-not simply because they are stars, but because he sees what discipline, sacrifice and belief can build. Their journeys remind him that talent may open a door, but hard work keeps you moving forward. Off the field, his greatest inspiration is his mom, who believed in him before he fully believed in himself. She taught him to keep showing up, stay humble, and never let someone else decide what he is capable of becoming.

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

My proudest moment was not a goal or a win. After being ridiculed and underestimated, I gave Noah a choice: walk away or stay and prove to himself what he was capable of. He chose to stay. He kept showing up, putting in the work, even when it was not easy. Watching him become the soccer player he once wondered if he could be has meant more to me than any trophy ever could. Best of all, his perseverance now inspires his twin sister-his training partner from day one-to believe she can do it, too.