River is 10 and has humbly overcome many emotional obstacles life handed him. He excels in his school grades , loves God & sports.
You decide who will be named Youth Athlete of the Year to take home $25,000 and represent 3Brand in Sports Illustrated and on CBS
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Learn MoreHe has cemented important and long term relationships with coaches and other players. He loves playing and pushing himself to be better. He gives his best because he wants to contribute to make something positive happen. He also wants to play professionally when he grows up and be a role model for other kids like him.
He has been greatly inspired by a coach he has played for, for the past couple of years. They have connected on a much deeper level than just the game and that impact has made his drive even greater to be a good football player but also a good human.
His encouragement to his team mates and commitment to the game. Being a part of a team that is counting on him has made him grow emotionally and physically. If a teammate gets injured during practice, he has extended his hand to help them up and has also given a kind word. At the end of the day, he cares about relationships the most.
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