Hunter and I started working together in the summer of 2024.

Before that, he broke his hip playing baseball—a setback that would have slowed most young athletes down mentally as much as physically. Once he was cleared from physical therapy, he didn’t ease back in.

He came ready to work.

Hunter had been labeled an offensive lineman because of his size. But what people didn’t see is how athletic he actually is. Coordinated. Explosive. Strong. Just waiting for the opportunity to show it.

He started at tight end in 8th grade. Freshman year, he played JV. When the team needed him back on the line, he stepped up without complaint.

That matters.

But this year is different.

Heading into his sophomore season, he’s training solely as a tight end. We’re developing his route mechanics, footwork, blocking leverage, body control, and position-specific strength. For his size, his coordination stands out immediately. His raw strength is already there.

What’s been just as impressive is his growth off the field. He’s building confidence. Protecting himself. Protecting his friends. Growing into his own man.

He’s no longer letting other people define him. He’s defining himself.