Ryan

He has made noticeable progress throughout the season. Shows respect to coaches, teammates and opponents. He also sets a positive example

Placed 19th

in their group

Thank you for supporting Ryan 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)?

The brotherhood ! Between the teammates and coaches. Also seeing the improvement in himself over time. He also loves representing his team wherever he goes he’s proud to be a football player

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

His mother and father and brothers and sister. We all go to all his games and practices. And at home we play football together and watch games on tv

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

Well he had the flu 😷 and still insisted on playing he was throwing up during the whole game but he didn’t quit he played harder!! And made good plays I cried watching him struggle but he didn’t give up

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