Jose St. Victor - Nyack High School

I was influenced by someone really special, he is my track and field coach Jose St. Victor and until this day he stands as a fatherly figure to me at school. Going out for the football team junior year and working out everyday doing off season in the winter and everyday after practice during the season was all motivated by him. Now I am considered one of the strongest kids in the school. Being around him change the way I saw life. He always has a positive attitude.

This past track season set the line for me between average thrower and above average, after making a 47 feet jump in my discuss throw form sophomore year which was 91 to 138" 11' . Basically this just proves that hard work always pays off no matter what you're aiming to achieve. He always believed in me even if I didn't throw my best at an important meet. "Never be satisfied, always strive for more" he would always say to me after each meet.

I don't think I will ever forget him even when I leave for college next year, he will always be remembered and a main part of my success.