I have been playing football since I was five years old, and it has been a central part of my life ever since. Most of my childhood memories, including birthday parties and gatherings with friends, revolved around my passion for the game. Football has not only been a source of joy but has also instilled in me valuable leadership skills and forged a strong connection with my dad, who has been my biggest supporter. Together, we’ve shared countless moments on the field, whether playing catch in the backyard or watching games on television. Through football, I have learned the importance of resilience and hard work. Every experience, both good and bad, has presented me with a learning opportunity, teaching me to embrace challenges and grow from them. My love for football has led me to become involved in my community in meaningful ways. I have played competitively and also taken on the role of coaching younger generations of players, which has been incredibly rewarding. Coaching K-2 flag football has been one of my favorite experiences. Working with such young children is always entertaining, as they are filled with boundless energy and enthusiasm. Teaching them the basics of the game is a joy, watching them run wildly around the field, often in the wrong direction, and seeing them make new friends is heartwarming. It’s about more than just football; it’s about showing them the joy of teamwork and the importance of camaraderie. In contrast, coaching middle school flag football presents a different set of challenges and rewards. At this age, the kids are more competitive, and they truly want to improve their skills. Here, I focus not just on techniques but also on instilling good sportsmanship. It is essential to me that they learn how to be respectful competitors and become better members of our community. Teaching them to value integrity and teamwork over winning is something I strive to instill in every practice and game. Looking towards the future, I am excited about the prospect of continuing to coach youth football. It fills me with joy to witness kids develop a passion for the game, much like I did when I was their age. I am eager to help shape their understanding of a sport I have dedicated my life to. Seeing their willingness to learn and their ability to replicate the techniques I teach only encourages me to give back even more to the sport that has given me so much. Football is not just a game; it is a powerful way to influence young lives positively.

Open on a time and place cut that says, New Orleans 2030. Then it shows a bakery by the name of The White Lily, which will have been Marcus's Bakery that he opened up for his mother. Then it cuts to Sydney in the new restaurant which she had been offered a spot at in season 3, she is manning the expo and having a very successful service, and then it cuts to a magazine of up-and-coming chefs with her face on it. Then it goes to The Bear, which became wildly successful after a positive rating by the newspaper. Carmen is less cooking and more walking around and being social as the owner, with a split screen of Claire Bear at home watching their newborn baby. It cuts to Richie in the front of the house with another split screen to the women from Ever who he was with, friends holding their newborn. The other two from Ever are working with Richie at the Bear. The Faks, have made a successful career out of being handymen for all of the top fine-dining restaurants in Chicago. The Uncle and Nat are in the back with Pete reviewing spreadsheets of the profits while a split-screen shows the mom and the baby hanging out and having fun. Tina is now the expo chef in the Bear and is killing it making sure food gets out in a timely fashion. Ibra and co are swamped at the Beef so Carmen comes over and starts helping out like at the beginning of the show. Greg is still at the Bear and has set up a midday wine-tasting course that allows his talents to help bring in profit for the Bear. This ending is successful for everyone even though Sydney left the Bear, she got to go out and make a name for herself. Marcus got to truly honor his mom by opening a bakery with the name being her favorite flower.

Helping my community, whether by touching the lives of people less fortunate, supporting younger generations, or giving back to older communities, has always been a goal of mine since childhood in Williamsburg. Growing up, I was fortunate enough to have everything I needed for a healthy life. However, as I made friends in less fortunate areas like Grove, I realized the importance of helping those around us who might not have the same advantages. This belief aligns with the self-actualization part of Maslow's Hierarchy, where those who have the means should help uplift others. In my youth, I volunteered in community programs like One-Child, which provides a monthly outlet for kids with special needs and their siblings to play, giving their parents a much-needed break. Additionally, I coach flag football for K-2 kids, teaching them not just the sport, but also the values of teamwork and social interaction. I hope that by demonstrating these values, these young ones will one day be inspired to give back to their community as well. I feel that I have already made an impact in my community as I am recognized by former players in public and their kind words the parents mention about how I have affected their childs lives. I also have volunteered through my school in things like events for our forensics team as well as our competition theater team, doing things such as organizing judges and teams into the correct rooms for their chance to compete, scoring judges' ratings, and helping announce winners. These experiences have stuck with me as a young man and will stick with me throughout my adult life, when I have a chance or hear about a way I can give back to my community when I grow up I will jump on the opportunity as I have done in my youth. I plan on creating an organization when I'm older that will allow young men an outlet for creativity and support of their passions. I will also within this program teach important skills that young men need as they transition into manhood and adulting. Programs like these have been the backbone of our lower-class societies as it create an escape from the troubles or terrors of the real world and may allow young men to be better and more productive members of our society as we have been taught by the men in our lives.