My dad has greatly influenced who I am and why I love the sport of football. When I was young, he coached either me or my brothers in football, baseball, basketball, and soccer. My parents were divorced when I was 2 years old and as I aged I had to deal with my mom not being around. She later passed away in a vehicle accident when I was 10. At the time, football was my escape from the sadness and reality of life. Now, that I am older, I use that tragedy as part of my motivation to make me a very determined athlete. I am a student leader in my church youth group, and have the principles and ideas instilled in me to always be the best leader I can. I will never give up and will always give 110%! I plan to major in Kinesiology.